Bringing New Life to Trailwood Drive
Not long ago, the bridge at Trailwood Drive near N.C. State University in Raleigh was falling apart. The bridge was in such poor condition, NCDOT shut it down in early 2016.
One year later, it is now open to the public with new life. Thanks to our team’s hard work, there is a new three-lane bridge, including a walkway and greenway.
The original plan was to simply replace the old two-lane bridge.
- This changed when the City of Raleigh wanted to widen the bridge to three lanes.
- Our team also built a walkway to provide a safe path for locals to cross and a greenway connecting to a local trail.
The greenway is one of many nature paths in Raleigh perfect for walking, bike riding and more.
Bad weather conditions created challenges throughout the project. In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew flooded the site and washed away much of our work.
“Heavy flooding throughout the project was definitely challenging, but once the weather cleared up, we were able to finalize the greenway and put the finishing touches on the bridge and walkway,” said Project Manager David Knoll.
Roadwork was completed in May 2017 and the bridge is now officially open to the public. Drive by some time and check it out!


Pro Juventute Play Festival 2018 – Conference on «Playable Cities» & Pop-up Play Activities
Friday, 25 May 2018 (10.00 a.m. – 5.15 p.m.) and
Saturday, 26 May 2018 (9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.)
Biel/Bienne Congress Centre,
Zentralstrasse 60/Rue Centrale 60
CHF 250.00 – Early bird booking from 12 – 28 February
CHF 320.00 – as of 1 March
The «Playable Cities» conference (25 & 26 May 2018)
The conference is an invitation to reflect in a light-hearted manner on play, man as a playful being and towns and cities as a place to live. The «Playable City» concept is an attempt to take account of the need for more inclusive, child-friendly and playful public spaces in a city.
Together with invited experts, play will be discussed as a tool for helping to shape urban culture. Different perspectives and experiences will be highlighted by means of exchanges between play activists, play space planners and designers, and people playing in spaces from numerous disciplines including, amongst others, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, spatial planning, social work, play space design, and art and design.
The conference combines specialist input and presentations with specific pop-up play activities and workshops to create a playful atmosphere and to bring the theme of «Playable Cities» in urban areas to life.
Target group of the conference:
Planners and designers of playgrounds from the disciplines of urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, spatial planning, social work, and art and design and play activists.
Pop-up play event «Playable Esplanade» to mark World Play Day (26 May 2018)
A versatile playable urban space will be created on the Esplanade fairground in Biel, and both young and old will be invited to play. A wide variety of opportunities for playing not covered by standardised safety standards will be contrasted with the usual range of play facilities available in public spaces. We will attempt to discover and develop new uses for public spaces in experimental and playful ways. Interaction and the ability to shape play will replace the humdrum ducks and slides!
Target group for the pop-up play activities:
The pop-up play activities are open to the public and free of charge – families with children are welcome!


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The best landscape contributes to the quality and well-being in our lives. Living in an aesthetically pleasing landscape of your choice enhances your sense of satisfaction. In a commercial space, a well-designed and maintained landscape helps not only in the look of the building but also helps your employees to connect to nature around. We help you transform your space to achieve all the goals of a well-done landscape.


In both her professional and educational experience, Kristin has had the opportunity to research, design and manage an interesting mix of public and private land planning projects. As both a planner and a landscape architect, Kristin’s experience includes fieldwork documentation, public outreach, graphic design, planning and preliminary design development. A researcher at heart, Kristin continually drives into the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of her work, methodologies and best practices.
Kristin holds a Bachelor of Science in Geo/Environmental Planning from Pennsylvania’s Shippensburg University. In addition, she received her Master of Landscape Architecture from the nationally-recognized University of Colorado Boulder campus.
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NGS Open Garden Scheme
About the Event
Four of our wonderful supporters are opening their gardens as part of the NGS Open Garden Scheme this year and have chosen PLANETS as their personal charity.
The event is on Sunday 9th June 2019 from 1.00pm to 6.00pm in the village of Landford (just over the border of Hampshire and Wiltshire). If you would like to attend, please click on this link.
Landford is a small village set in the northern New Forest, famous for the beauty of its beech and oak trees and freeroaming livestock. The 5 gardens range in size, planting conditions and setting. 3 are in the village, adjacent to Nomansland with its green grazed by New Forest ponies. The Gatehouse has formal herbaceous borders with exuberant planting and colour schemes in mixed herbaceous borders, looking out over paddocks to the forest. Bentley is a small garden, a green oasis containing a wide range of plants and raised vegetable borders. 5 Whitehorn Drive is a damp garden with lush colour and surprises in planting. A short distance away in the forest itself are Forest Cottage, a naturalistic garden with hidden delights around each corner, including field of wild orchids, and next door Cove Cottage, a mature garden showing a digital screening of the wildlife found in both gardens year round, which may be of special interest to children.
We are also looking for volunteers for the day – would you like to help?! This can be in the form of serving tea and cake, or perhaps baking cakes! Any help would be gratefully received! Please get in touch if you would like to be involved!


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Paver patio's, Paver walkways, paver driveways, etc...
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3) Irrigation systems:
Installing as well as designing systems.
4) Grounds maintenance:
Grass cutting, edgeing, trimming, & blowing of the property from the clippings
Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
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We design and build new automatic sprinkler systems, renovate existing systems and perform repairs. We believe that the consumer should protect their investment by hiring a licensed contractor.
Our quarterly service enhances your landscape maintenance program, for all landscapes large and small.
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We provide professional horticultural services to all landscapes large and small. Mowing and cultural maintenance contracts are only available to large Parks, HOA's, Resorts, and Golf Courses
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Welcome to Wickenburg Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. For over 37 years we have been committed to meeting our client’s needs.
Complete Landscape Design and Installation
Paver & Porcelain Installation – driveways, walkways & patios
Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces
Spring and Fall Clean Up
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Drainage: Catch Basins, French Drains & Grading
Complete Property Management
We are committed to having the highest trained staff possible and as a result have certified sustainable landscape management and Certified Professional Landscapers.


DuraTurf is a Belgotex product and as can be expected, it boasts superior quality. First introduced in 2006 as artificial grass for recreational purposes, DuraTurf has over the years become widely used in gardens, playgrounds and at recreational areas.
It is available in two systems to meet client application requirements. The Non-Infill System products are suited for terraces, indoor usage, at swimming pools, small gardens and at trade shows. The Infill System products are perfect for larger gardens, playgrounds and recreational areas.
As the landscaper’s dream, the DuraTurf artificial grass is low on maintenance, comes in a range of superb colours, is soft underfoot and is durable. You even have a choice of pile heights to create the lush appearance of choice. Perfectly suited for areas where lack of sunlight affects grass growth, at swimming pools where natural grass often poses a maintenance problem, and recreational areas where the activities of pets and children affect grass growth, DuraTurf is the perfect alternative to natural grass.
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London's Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. Covering 142 hectares (350 acres) and with over 4,000 trees, a large lake, a meadow and ornamental flower gardens, there’s a good chance you’ll forget you are right in the centre of London.
Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park, 74 hectares (183 acres) in area, and is home to a small herd of deer. On top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the river Thames and Central London.
The Regent’s Park, 166 hectares (410 acres) in area, was designed in 1811 by renowned architect John Nash and includes stunning rose gardens. The Park is the largest outdoor sports area in London catering for football, softball, rugby, and it also has a cricket pitch.
With royal, political and literary associations, St James’s Park is at the heart of London and covers 23 hectares (58 acres). It's also home to the Mall, with many ceremonial parades and events of national celebration.
The pelicans are fed every day at 14:30, and there are water birds, plus owls, woodpeckers and bats. There's a children’s playground, and deckchairs from April to September.
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo can be found by the picturesque riverside walk in Battersea Park. Meet monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, otters, farmyard animals and aviaries filled with birds.
This exciting animal experience combines a zoo, animal encounters, play area, relaxing café and gift shop.
One of London's largest flat open spaces, Clapham Common is naturally popular with joggers. There is plenty of room to relax in the sun, as well as three ponds, a skate park, cosy pubs, tennis courts, grass pitches and a bandstand to keep South Londoners occupied.
Lee Valley Regional Park stretches 26 miles (42 km) along the River Lee, from East India Docks, past Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and up to Ware in Hertfordshire. This huge park offers green spaces, nature reserves and ample opportunity for sports. If you're not sure where to start, try the guided tour on the first Sunday of every month.
This beautiful Royal Park is famously home to around 650 free roaming deer. Richmond Park covers around 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) with great cycle paths (from flat to challenging routes), riding stables, two golf courses and power kiting. The views from the top of the hill are so stunning they are protected by an act of Parliament.
Take a stroll through this beautiful Royal Park in Central London, home to Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial, the Peter Pan Statue, beautiful flowers, green grass for picnics, and the Diana, Princess of Wales memorial playground.
Bushy is the second largest Royal Park, with an area of 445 hectares (1,099 acres). Located to the north of Hampton Court Palace, it is home to around 320 free-roaming deer. Cycling is allowed on roads, and horse-riding permitted on rough grass.
Head to Crystal Palace Park, a large green space where you can find ponds, playgrounds, beach volleyball, swimming pools, an athletics track and, uniquely, dinosaurs in South London


A. Design Concept
The new Memorial Tun Hussein Onn MTHO is designed to replace its old location, as part of the redevelopment of Bukit Perdana comprising of the National Archive’s Memorial complexes and Central Bank’s Financial Education Campus.
The 4 storey building accommodates a main gallery, a ramped seasonal gallery, a multipurpose hall, archive rooms and office facilities. The main gallery located on the first floor will house materials relating to Tun Hussein Onn, the nation’s 3rd Prime Minister.
Ensconced between several existing buildings designed from the eras of the colonial to the 90’s, the unique location calls for a design that would not intimidate, but assimilate the various contrasting architectural styles. Extensive use of the green roof gives an impression an extended landscape onto the roof which forms the new peak of Bukit Perdana. The terraced garden decks create possibilities for outdoor spaces overlooking the old Prime Minister Office and the 360 degrees KL skyline.
The new building’s strategic position will connect all the 3 Memorial Complexes namely, Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman, Memorial Tun Hussein Onn, and Memorial Negarawan, which were accessed separately in the past. All in all, the new building echoes Tun Hussein Onn’s low profile personality and his contribution which grants him the soubriquet “Bapa Perpaduan” (Father of Unity).
It is hoped the building would contribute not only to instil patriotism to the public, but also inculcate green lifestyles to the future generation.
B. Green building features
Passive Energy Efficient Features
o Lobbies and work spaces are provided with large windows to maximise daylight. For the ramp gallery, long shallow windows provide subtle ambient lighting with minimal glare.
o The green roof is part of the passive design to achieve the desired green agenda. They mitigate the urban heat island and increase longevity of roofing membranes. The roof-top turfs reduce noise and air pollution, provide a more aesthetically pleasing and healthy environment to work and live, and improve return on investment compared to traditional roofs. As most of heat gain on a low-rise building comes from the roof, green roof is an efficient insulation to reduce the air-condition loading to conserve energy. To further control heat gain into the building, a revolving door is installed at the main entrance.
• Heat Gain and glare
o As most of heat gain on a low-rise building comes from the roof, green roof is an efficient insulation to reduce the air-condition loading to conserve energy. To further control heat gain into the building, a revolving door is installed at the main entrance.
o The dilemma between natural lighting and heat gain entering the glass opening, has always been part of the challenge in any green building design. A unique feature of the building includes the slightly angled cantilever on the sides which create a shadow line that cast shades to the telescopic window line. This was planned from the early design stage through sun-path simulation at various times of the year.
• Rainwater harvesting
o As part of the storm water management system, the green roof reduces the surface water runoff before entering the on-site detention pond located in the basement. Part of the rainwater collection is also harvested for irrigation. This would significantly reduce potable water consumption usually used to maintain the extensive roof-top grass area.
• Renewable energy
C. Fire Safety
Passive firefighting strategy is also built into the building form. The roof terraces are designed as means of egress during fire evacuation. The building has a single staircase with two escape routes via the green terrace. As a public building with seasonal maximum capacity, escape path via open air terrace provides a safer route than conventional staircase.


What is the garden you dream of? Understanding your vision informs my approach to designing the garden you will most enjoy with your family and friends. I’ll ask you to walk me through your space, talk to me about your lifestyle, and give me a sense of how you see yourself happiest in your outdoor living area. From there, I’ll create a design brief, organise the survey, and plan the garden that you’ve inspired, with the goal of inspiring you in return.
After we align on your vision, the technical work begins. I’ll create drawings, source the plants and flowers that will thrive in your borders, and prepare detailed descriptions of every specimen.
Depending on the size and scale of the design, I will employ directly or recommend the best landscapers. In some cases, I will do the planting myself. In others, I’ll supervise a team of plantsmen. In every case, the elements of the build will be coordinated and monitored by me personally to ensure the best possible start for a garden that will surprise and delight you for years to come.
One of the many joys of your garden is the care and maintenance of your gorgeous plants. Of course, some clients have more time to indulge in gardening than others, so I’ll create a plan customised to suit your lifestyle.
Your design comes complete with a detailed maintenance plan that lists each individual plant, a photograph, and a comprehensive description of how and when to care for it. Whether you’re a novice or skilled gardener, I’ll see to it you are secure with expert guidance for the long term upkeep of your entire garden.
I will return at least four times during the first year to ensure that your garden is growing as expected and answer any questions that you may have at each visit. I am happy to include this service in the design and implementation fee, as it gives me great satisfaction to see our work come to life.


The Different Tips to Evaluate for When You Need the Best Landscaping Company
Each person will like to live in a surrounding that looks beautiful. One thing that will contribute to the beauty will be the plants that will be around. You can also improve the beauty of your home, your place of work, the institutions and the companies. It will hence be vital to consider going for the best landscaping company. Landscaping will also in a freshening of the air and preservation of the soil. You will have a different thing that you should have in mind when going for the best landscaping company. It is hence good to evaluate for the aspects that are given in this article when going for the best landscaping company.
The knowledge that the personnel from the landscaping company will have will be the first thing to consider when you need to hire the best. It is vital to pay attention to the knowledge that the personnel will have since they will use that when it comes to the landscaping. The knowledge of the staff from the landscaping company will also contribute to by their experience in this field.
You should ensure that you evaluate for the previous works that the company will have done when you need to get the best in landscaping. Your eyes will never lie and for this reason, you will need to ensure that you evaluate for the past landscaping services that the company has offered. It will thus be wise to ask for the photos of the work that the company has done or even see from the homes and the companies they have offered their services to.
You will be needed to evaluate for the other services that you can get from the landscaping company that will relate to this field. When it comes to landscaping, you will have much that will be involved. You can thus consider some services that will relate to this such as hardscaping and landscape lighting. The best landscaping company should thus get to offer these services to you. It will be a convenience as you will get have all the services you need at once.
The rate that you will be required to pay when going for the landscaping services will be an essential aspect to think about. Different companies will offer landscaping services. The best company, in this case, will be the one that will get to offer the services that will charge a reasonable price. It is good to ensure the quality of their services will match the amount of cash they ask for.


You might love all that greenery in your landscape, but you probably don't like the overgrown, hard-to-reach areas. If you want your landscape to look a little less wild and a little more inviting, consider installing some concrete. JDI Customs offers comprehensive concrete paving services, including hardscape installation, in Cottontown, Gallatin, and Nashville, TN area. No matter the size of the project, you can count on JDI Customs for help.
You can add a variety of concrete features to your property, including:
The possibilities are unlimited. Maybe your paved areas are looking a little worn down. We can complete patching jobs to get them looking like new again. Meet with a concrete paving pro from JDI Customs in Cottontown or Gallatin, TN today to find out what our crew can do for you.
The outside of your home deserves just as much attention as the inside. That's why we offer exterior construction services. You can schedule a consultation with us to discuss your exterior goals. We can then add appealing and functional elements like decks and fences. Let us handle your deck installation and fence installation and create the space you always wanted. Maybe you need to repair your existing deck or fence - we can handle that, too. You can rely on us to transform the look and feel of your outdoor living space.
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Many people don’t think about watering their lawns, but if you want to have a great looking lawn, you want to be sure that you’re putting as much time and effort as possible into it. Watering is just a part of making that happen but how can you water your grass effectively? Installing a sprinkler system st louis can be one of the best ways to make sure that you do things the right way and are able to work out the details of what you need to accomplish.
Automatic sprinklers can do a lot of good and save you a lot of time and effort. You can usually schedule the times that they water your lawn and make sure that your lawn isn’t being overwatered or not being watered enough. But, you need to be sure that you install them in spaces where they’ll do the most good. If you’re using automatic sprinklers, take the time to check them to make sure that they are hitting every area of your lawn as evenly as they possibly can.
Do you need some help with your grass? There are so many different things that need to be done to get a great looking lawn that you may need some assistance. Look around and see what you can find from a company that deals with landscaping. They can help you to explore your options and make sure that you’ve got everything together in regards to your sprinkler system. Look at what you can find and invest in whatever works best for your lawn. When all is said and done, your lawn will be a lot greener and you will save a lot of time and money because you decided to install a self-regulating automatic sprinkler system in your yard.


Rivervision 2020: A Charles River Basin Master Plan. Originated under the auspices of the Boston
Society of Architects 'Boston Visions Program,' Rivervision 2020 is a comprehensive long-range
plan for the Charles River Basin and its immediate surroundings. The goal of the plan is to offer
a physical design vision as contribution to the ongoing debate about the future of Boston, and
also disseminate the design throughout the Boston community to help shape public policy and planning.
Rivervision 2020 has a specific and pragmatic basis that addresses Boston's needs for the 21st century.
The plan outlines multiple planning issues, from neighborhood reclamation (Allston Landing) to
riverfront accessibility and recreation, circumferential transit plan, and Massachusetts Turnpike
air-rights development, among others. The merit of this plan is that in a time of shifting emphasis toward, and
government funding of, mass transit systems, these elements can be leveraged financially and
architecturally to achieve a comprehensive urban design goal.


The Children Learning with Nature 2014 Training Institute is a gathering of leading voices from around the world coming together to share and exchange ideas about creating spaces and places for children that are full of joy and wonder. It’s about creating great opportunities for learning whether in urban settings with tiny outdoor spaces, or large rural open spaces, as well as everything in between. Beyond environments there will be emphasis on teaching methodologies and practices and placing children at the center of learning.
Who should attend? Teachers; Center Directors; ECE Faculty; Environmental Educators; Health Officials; Landscape Designers; Outdoor Play consultants; Policy makers; Researchers; Parks and Recreation Personnel; and Students.


Create a Patio
Creating a patio is perhaps the simplest and most effective step you can take toward maximizing your outdoor space. Keep in mind that a patio does not need to be particularly large and does not require extensive renovation. “Rather, simply adding a small space where you can create an outdoor sitting area will go a long way toward improving the overall look and value of your home,” states Realtor Brian Kinkade*. A wide variety of pavers are available for purchase at home improvement stores and are quite easy for the average homeowner to install.
Develop Walking Paths
Developing walking paths throughout the property is another excellent way to create spaces for specific purposes while adding a little pizzazz to your yard. Again, simply installing pavers or stepping stones can help create this effect while allowing you to get the most out of your outdoor living space.
Believe it or not, creative landscaping can help make your yard appear larger if done properly. Furthermore, landscaping can create natural barriers between the various sections of your yard, thereby allowing you to get the most use out of it. If you are uncomfortable with creating a landscape design or you are unsure how to go about selecting the right plants for your yard, consulting with a landscape professional is certainly worthwhile.
Install a Pond
A great way to add interest and beauty to your yard is to install a simple pond. For many potential buyers, water features create a significant draw. Many pond installation kits are available at home improvement stores, but you may want to hire someone to do the job if you feel uncomfortable with digging, prepping and installing the pond properly.
Expanding your living space into the outdoors is another excellent way to attract more potential buyers. Therefore, creating an outdoor kitchen space will significantly help with maximizing your outdoor space and attracting buyers. An outdoor kitchen space can be as simple as a patio area with a grill or something more complex that includes an outdoor sink and gas-powered outdoor cooking space. Consider the other homes in your neighborhood when determining how extensive your outdoor kitchen space should be.
*Brian Kinkade assists buyers and sellers with Downtown Denver condominiums as a Realtor in the Denver metro area.


The Ballston Holiday Inn stands at the confluence of the Custis Trail, Bluemont Junction Trail, and the Fairfax Drive bike lanes. It also prevents the connection of the existing pieces of North Wakefield Street. The pending redevelopment of this site offers a unique opportunity to improve the connection between these critical sustainable mobility corridors as well as to complete a missing link needed for the Wakefield / Thomas St corridor to work as an alternative bike corridor to Glebe Road.
As currently proposed, the development would expand the Fairfax Drive sidewalk out to trail width (10'), close the existing curb cut on the west side of the site which is currently a dangerous blind turn for cars across trail traffic, and build a new piece of trail connecting Fairfax Drive to Wakefield Street south of the site.
These are a good start, but the design details need a lot of work to live up to their potential. The curb ramps for the crosswalks across Fairfax Drive are too narrow for heavy trail traffic between the two trails, the project should narrow the overly wide lanes on Fairfax Drive to signal to interstate drivers they are entering an urban area, the new trail lacks shade trees and dumps users onto an access road part way through the site, on a 90-degree curve, directly adjacent to the loading dock.
In the Transportation Section:
Drivers on Fairfax Dr go way too fast. This project should do what it can to calm traffic on Fairfax Dr.
The new trail connection should provide a trail experience for the full depth of the site, not awkwardly dump trail users onto an access road around a curve adjacent to a loading dock.
The new trail connection needs shade!
Please ensure that the curb ramps & crosswalks across Fairfax Dr are roomy enough for significant two-way trail traffic.
A 10' trail is good, a 12' trail is better!
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Top Maine architects, known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and architectural diversity, has become a hub for innovative and visionary architects. The state is home to a cadre of talented professionals who have left an indelible mark on the urban and natural landscapes. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of architecture in Florida, highlighting some of the top architects whose designs have shaped the Sunshine State.
- Bernardo Fort-Brescia (Arquitectonica):
One of the most influential figures in Florida’s architectural scene is Bernardo Fort-Brescia, co-founder of the renowned firm Arquitectonica. With a global reputation for bold, contemporary designs, Arquitectonica has made a significant impact on Miami’s skyline. Notable projects include the iconic Atlantis Condominium and the AmericanAirlines Arena, both contributing to the city’s architectural renaissance.
- Zaha Hadid Architects:
Zaha Hadid’s architectural vision has left an indelible mark on cities worldwide, and Florida is no exception. Zaha Hadid Architects has been involved in transformative projects, including the One Thousand Museum in Miami. The skyscraper’s distinctive exoskeleton design is a testament to the firm’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of architectural innovation.
- Chad Oppenheim (Oppenheim Architecture):
Recognized for his sustainable and environmentally conscious designs, Chad Oppenheim of Oppenheim Architecture has become a key player in Florida’s architectural landscape. His creations seamlessly blend with the natural surroundings, emphasizing a harmonious relationship between the built environment and nature. Notable projects include the eco-friendly Alys Beach Residences and the elegant Ten Museum Park in Miami.
- Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company (DPZ):
Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, founders of DPZ, have significantly influenced the field of urban planning and architecture in Florida. Renowned for their work in creating walkable, mixed-use communities, DPZ has played a pivotal role in the development of New Urbanism. Seaside, a coastal town in Florida designed by DPZ, stands as a quintessential example of their commitment to sustainable and community-centric design.
- Guy Peterson Office for Architecture:
Guy Peterson is a Sarasota-based architect whose work reflects a deep appreciation for modern design and the regional architectural context. Known for his elegant and minimalist approach, Peterson has crafted residences that seamlessly integrate with Florida’s tropical landscapes. The Walker Guest House on Sanibel Island is a prime example of his ability to create sophisticated yet understated structures.
Florida’s architectural landscape is a canvas adorned with diverse styles, from the sleek and contemporary to the environmentally conscious and community-focused. The architects mentioned here represent just a fraction of the talent shaping the state’s skylines and communities. As Florida continues to evolve, these visionary architects will undoubtedly play a crucial role in defining the aesthetic and functional aspects of the Sunshine State’s built environment. Whether through iconic skyscrapers, sustainable communities, or harmonious residences, these architects have left an enduring legacy in the architectural tapestry of Florida.


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Maintaining a well-manicured lawn is a source of pride for many homeowners. One of the fundamental aspects of professional lawn care is mowing, but doing it effectively can make a significant difference in the health and appearance of your grass. We will explore the most effective way to mow a lawn. From choosing the right equipment to understanding mowing patterns, height, and frequency, we’ll supply you with paramount tips and techniques to achieve a lush, healthy, and visually appealing lawn.
Paramount tips and techniques to achieve a lush
Selecting the Right Equipment
Before diving into the mowing process, selecting the right equipment is crucial. A quality lawn mower is essential for achieving a clean and even cut. Diverse sorts of mowers are available, including push, self-propelled, and riding mowers. The choice relies on the size of your lawn and your personal preference. Additionally, ensure that the mower’s blades are sharp. Dull blades can tear the grass instead of cutting it cleanly, ushering a less manicured appearance and potentially stressing the grass.
Maintaining the Correct Mowing Height
Mowing at the correct height is vital for the health of your lawn. Grass should typically be cut to a height that removes no more than one-third of the blade’s length at a time. Different grass types have varying ideal heights, so it’s essential to know your grass variety and adjust the mower accordingly. Taller grass shades the soil, reducing weed growth and retaining moisture, while shorter grass can be more susceptible to stress and disease. Regular mowing at the right height encourages a dense, healthy lawn.
Mowing Patterns for a Uniform Look
Mowing in the same pattern every time can lead to soil compaction and ruts in the lawn. To achieve a more uniform look and promote healthy grass growth, vary your mowing patterns. Alternating between horizontal and vertical mowing lines is a simple yet effective technique. Additionally, consider diagonal or crisscross patterns occasionally. Changing the direction of your mowing helps prevent soil compaction, encourages grass blades to stand upright, and reduces the likelihood of unsightly ruts.
Avoid Mowing Wet Grass
Mowing wet grass is generally not recommended. Wet grass clippings can clump together, clog the mower’s discharge chute, and assemble an uneven cut. Furthermore, the weight of a mower on wet soil can compact it, potentially causing damage. If you must mow wet grass, ensure that your mower blades are sharp, and take extra care to frequently clean the discharge chute and the underside of the mower to avoid stem clumping. It’s generally best to wait until the grass is dry for optimal mowing conditions.
Follow a Regular Mowing Schedule
Establishing a regular mowing schedule is paramount for maintaining the health and appearance of your lawn. The frequency of mowing depends on the growth rate of your grass, which can vary based on factors like climate, soil type, and fertilization. On average, mowing every 1 to 2 weeks during the growing season is a good rule of thumb. Nevertheless, only remove one-third of the grass blade’s height in a single mowing session. Consistency in your mowing schedule helps prevent stress on the grass and promotes even growth.
Mulch Grass Clippings for Nutrient Recycling
Mulching grass clippings is an effective way to recycle nutrients back into your lawn. Most modern mowers come equipped with mulching blades and a mulching mode. Instead of bagging clippings, which can be time-consuming and lead to waste, mulching chops grass into fine pieces and disperses them back onto the lawn. These small clippings decompose quickly, returning valuable nutrients like nitrogen to the soil. Mulching also helps retain soil moisture and promotes a healthier, greener lawn. It’s an environmentally friendly practice that reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Trim Edges for a Polished Look
While mowing the main portion of your lawn is crucial, don’t forget about the edges. Trimming the edges with a string trimmer or lawn edger provides your lawn a polished and well-groomed appearance. It defines the boundaries of your grass, prevents overgrowth into flower beds and walkways, and adds a finishing touch to your lawn care routine. Edging also helps maintain a neat appearance between mowing sessions.
Achieving a lush, healthy, and well-manicured lawn is a rewarding endeavor that starts with effective mowing practices. Choosing the right equipment, maintaining the correct mowing height, varying mowing patterns, sidestepping mowing wet grass, following a regular schedule, mulching grass clippings, trimming edges, and keeping your mower in top condition are all paramount components of effective lawn mowing. By implementing these techniques, you can enhance your lawn’s visual appeal and promote its overall health and vitality. With care and dedication, your lawn can become a beautiful and enjoyable outdoor space for you and your family.


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Landscaping services will not only provide a great looking lawn for your home, but it will also help to make the surrounding environment more livable. Landscaping is a relatively cheap and easy way to spruce up a home, and it can be done on a very tight budget. If you already have a beautiful lawn or are thinking of starting one, you may need to hire someone to come in and do some trimming and other basic yard work. There are some basic steps that all landscapers will take when they're doing any kind of yard work, no matter what kind of job they're doing.
The first step that any good landscaping service will take is to figure out how much the job will cost. This includes estimating any materials that will be needed. Landscaping prices vary widely depending on who you get and what kind of services you need. A basic lawn maintenance plan should be created before any work begins. This should include things like how often the lawn will need watering, when the need for fertilizer will be, and any kind of maintenance that needs to be done on the property. All of this should be done so that no homeowners will miss any of the scheduled work.
When any lawn care plan is put together, the next thing that most people forget to do is to budget for mowing the yard. Even if you have a large lawn, it doesn't mean that it needs to be cut every week. It can be cut a few times a month, though, and there are many ways to save money on mowing the yard. One way is to hire a landscaping service to come in and do the mowing for you. This can save money in the long run, as well as ensure that your lawn looks beautiful year round.
If you do not want to hire a professional landscaping service, there are other things that you can do to save money on the upkeep of your landscape. Some landscaping services, especially those that provide maintenance, can offer you discounts for purchasing their materials, especially if you have a regular supply of them. If you are going to buy a certain amount of materials, consider hiring a landscape maintenance company that can give you a discount on bulk purchases so that you will not end up spending too much money having the plants maintained.
There is also the option of contacting a landscape designer and having him or her come to your property to take a look at your lawn. With this service, you will pay a flat rate for the time it takes the designer to come out and examine your yard. This can help you save money because landscape designers are trained to know what kinds of plants and shrubs are best for the area. You will probably also save money by hiring one instead of a landscape architect, as landscape designers usually already have a nice array of plants and shrubs in their gardens. Landscaping services such as artificial grass that will come out to your home will usually give you a written estimate of the costs involved with their services before they begin any work.
Some landscaping businesses will also offer you basic landscaping services such as mowing and watering. It is important to know what these basic services include so that you can decide if you want to hire someone to take care of these tasks for you. Basic landscaping services are usually affordable and do not require a lot of upkeep on your part, but if you need to do some extensive yard work such as installing water features, you may want to check into hiring a professional landscaper. A good landscaping business will be able to offer you a wide variety of services that can make your home more beautiful than you may have ever imagined. Kindly visit this page for more detailed info: https://www.britannica.com/art/garden-and-landscape-design.


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BENEFITING: VALHALLA PROJECT INC
Several years in the planning, Valhalla has finally launched a full permaculture program to teach Soldiers who are transitioning back into the civilian world about growing food forests, working with the land to dramatically improve soil and water quality, prevent erosion, and much more. You can review Valhalla's overall permaculture plan here while reading about our first major project: construction of an enormous swale to help "drought-proof" the property, reducing erosion, and building high quality soil.
Your donations are needed to complete this first swale with fruit and nut trees, native grasses and wildflowers, aquatic plants, an adjoining wildlife food plot, and a large fence to protect the area from Valhalla's standing population of about 50 deer. Please help us to purchase the necessary plants and materials so they will be in place before next spring!


5 edition of A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region found in the catalog.
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This is an excellent book for beginners or those new to the region. Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest by Mark Turner and Phyllis Gustafson. This colorful guide describes and illustrates 1, plant species that are common to the Pacific Northwest, from southern British Columbia to northern California, from the coast to the mountains and high. The Native Plant Society of New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection, and study of the native flora of New Jersey. Founded in , we have hundreds of members across the state, and are organized into county and regional chapters.
Thank you so much for sharing your numerous and terrific photos of wildflowers found in New York State. I have used a dozen or so of the photos to illustrate The Ithaca Garden Club Yearbook , reminding members to conserve and plant as many wild flowers as possible. You and your photos have been acknowledged in the Yearbook. ~ Diana. Native Plants in the NYC Region Native Plants in the NYC Region. Guide Subject Filter Go Guides Search our guides. Search Search the full text of this site. Results will link to pages containing your terms; results from subject page searches are automatically filtered by that subject. Guide Search.
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This unique book presents a detailed look at the full scope of flora that is native to the New York City region and available for propagation.
Geared specifically for landscape architects, designers, land managers, and restorationists, it offers practical advice on how to increase the amount of indigenous flora growing in the metropolitan area Cited by: 5. A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region - Kindle edition by Gargiullo, Margaret B.
Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region.4/5(6).
Easily searchable by plant type or habitat, this guide is an essential reference for everyone concerned with the region's natural plant life. Since most of the plants can also be grown well beyond the New York City metropolitan area, this book will also be useful for project managers doing restoration work in most of southern New England and Brand: Rutgers University Press.
This book is intended for people interested in or implementing ecological restoration projects in the NYC region.
It is a great resource for restoration practitioners from city agencies, private consultants, environmental engineers, landscape architects, or just private citizens looking to plant appropriate native plants in their backyard/5.
ISBN: OCLC Number: Description: xxviii, pages: illustrations, maps ; 25 cm: Contents: I: Plants of New York City and vicinity --Trees --Shrubs --Vines --Herbs --Graminoids --Ferns --II: Plants for various habitat types --Plants for open habitats, full sun --Set al, freshwater open wetlands --List ater wetland annuals --List 2.
A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region Book Description: It is no secret that with each new office park, strip mall, and housing development that slices through the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut landscape, more and more indigenous plant habitats are being destroyed.
This Guide outlines over 90 different plants native to Western New York. From favorites like Purple Cone Flower and Redosier Dogwood, to the horticulturally significant Paw Paw or American Cranberry Bush, this book is beautifully illustrated and easy to use.
standard approach has been to use geographic or political boundaries to conserve native plants; for example: New York State Environmental Conservation Law Section New York City's Local Laws 10 and 11 of represent an evolving approach to protect our. to use native plants in the garden and landscape.
To determine whether a plant species naturally occurs in New York City, you may use a number of sources. Consult a good ﬁeld guide such as Peterson or Audubon series. Visit a nearby park nature center, arboretum, or botanical garden. Or join a local native plant. Use native plants. Start by using natives to replace dead or dying non-native plants, or as a substitute for invasive non-natives in existing gardens or landscaping.
Plan to use native plants in new landscaping projects. Avoid invasive species. Non-native plants can be invasive.
They have few or no naturally. Native asters are a valuable late summer resource for butterflies and pollinators. Smooth blue aster has numerous ¾ inch blue flowers and is a mainstay for a native aster garden. Combine with purple New England aster and heath aster with its tiny white flowers.
Light Soil Height (in) Zone. Full sun - partial shade Dry - moist 12 - 36″ Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper has a list of native plants they consider garden worthy. Here is a link to their Western New York Guide to Native Plants for your Garden. Please use this list as a starting point.
Native plants often have very specific cultural requirements and success in growing them often depends on reproducing the native habitat.
Guide to native plants of the New York City region. New Brunswick, N.J.: Rivergate Books, © (DLC) (OCoLC) Material Type: Document, Internet resource: Document Type: Internet Resource, Computer File: All Authors / Contributors: Margaret B Gargiullo.
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In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. He is the author of Wild Plants I Have Known and Eaten (Essex County Greenbelt Association, ) and has written a chapter on edible natives for Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s A Native Plants Reader.
Russ has taught edible wild plant and mushroom courses throughout New. It is no secret that with each new office park, strip mall, and housing development that slices through the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut landscape, more and more indigenous plant habitats are being destroyed.
Concrete, after all, is not a friendly neighbor to vegetative life. Less common wisdom, however, holds that plants native to this region have been disappearing rapidly for a. These 15 invasive plants arrived in New York from all over the world.
Some are beautiful, but all of them can cause serious problems for native plants and even animal species. Plants native to New England evolved to thrive in local conditions and survive harsh seasons.
Native Plants for New England Gardens culls the expertise of the New England Wild Flower Society to help anyone create lovely, hardy gardens that will tolerate drought, resist disease and encourage biodiversity. This handy guide to great native Reviews: Site Assessment, Planning and Design.
You can incorporate native plants into an existing landscape or start completely from scratch. First, you’ll want to assess your property’s environmental conditions (shady or sunny, adequate or poor drainage, soil types, irrigation, etc.), inventory existing native plants, and establish your own landscape needs based on how you use your yard.Plants are sensitve to their environments.
Learn what's optimal from your local native plant society. Plant in the spring or fall months and on cooler days. Follow planting instructions carefully and get tips on mulching around plants. Water only as needed when young plants are adapting to their new habitat.


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Venue: Outdoor, elevated park
Atmosphere: Chill, relaxing
Crowd/Scene: Everyone, family-friendly
Rating: Uzo gives it 3/5 stars
Well, I finally did it! I finally made my way over to the giant park in the sky.
Created in 2009, High Line Park is a repurposed, elevated railroad turned into a mile-long stretch of grass, walkways and a few vendors. It’s actually pretty damn amazing when you think about it. A mist skyscrapers, office buildings, restaurants, highways and parking garages, High Line Park, elevated above it all, weaves through Lower Manhattan full of trees, spectacular views and people. It has to be one of the most creative outdoor venues in New York City, which is why it has become quite the attraction and a must-do for any New Yorker at some point in their lives.
That said, I did only give High Line Park a 3 out of 5 stars rating. It’s not a knock on the place. Again, it’s extremely beautiful, and resembles a thing strip of Central Park with the many visitors who choose to sit in the grassy areas to read, eat and lay out in the sun. However, it’s not as there’s something going on there that you can’t find in other places. In terms of activities and buzz, it’s no Central Park Sheep Meadow or Brooklyn Bridge Park. And because it is but a few yards wide, it’s not as if there is a ton of space to lay out and chill. Actually, chances are, if you get there too late in the afternoon, you won’t have a place to lay out.
Still, I don’t want to take away from the beauty and originality of the place. High Line Park offers views of the Hudson River and Jersey that, while not unique to the park, are still incredibly beautiful. While this is not a place to go for a run, it makes for a nice, short, walking stroll–if you happen to be the type of person that likes to stroll. So if you find yourself making the ever-so popular trek from The Standard Hotel to the Frying Pan, there is no better way to do it than to go above the streets and walk the High Line.


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The pollinator conservation program will help the declining pollinator population and you too are encouraged to join in the effort.
The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department announced details of a new pollinator conservation program today at Kiest Park. The new initiative promises to help the declining population of bees, butterflies, birds, bats and moths. The program was developed by the department’s Urban Biologist, Brett Johnson.
“The program incorporates native, nectar-rich plants that will attract beneficial insects in select areas of our park system,” said Johnson. “We’re going to use our existing wildflower areas to develop a diverse plant community to support a wider range of pollinators with a minimal budget impact.”
Pollinators are needed to sustain a healthy ecosystem. Plant-based foods and other food sources are produced through pollination, providing food for human consumption as well as a diverse species of wildlife.
Johnson says you too can help in the effort by planting a pollinator garden, complete with colorful, fragrant, native flowers.
“Pollinator gardens are the perfect addition to your yard because they not only provide needed habitat for pollinators, but they help beautify your property,” said Johnson. “The best part is that you’ll be visited by beautiful hummingbirds and butterflies.”
Ten Things You Can Do In Your Yard To Encourage Pollinators
1. Plant a pollinator garden—provide nectar and feeding plants (flowers and herbs). 2. Provide a water source—place shallow dishes of water in sunny areas or create a muddy spot. 3. Provide shelter and overwintering habitat (bee boxes, undisturbed soil areas, and piles of woody debris). 4. Stop using insecticides and reduce other pesticides. 5. Provide sunny areas out of the wind. 6. Use native plant species whenever possible—mimic local natural areas. 7. Grow flowers throughout season. Provide a variety of colors and shapes. 8. Plant in clumps and layers. Use trees, shrub layers, with some low-growing perennials and vines—intermix with flowering annuals. 9. Use compost instead of commercial fertilizers. 10. Look but do not touch.
Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Pollinators of Texas


Houston Business Journal, October 10, 2018
The Urban Land Institute has selected a local park and an affordable housing project as winners of an international and a national award, respectively.
Houston’s Levy Park along with Madrid Rio Park in Spain were named the winners of ULI’s Urban Open Space award, which recognizes “public spaces that have socially enriched and revitalized the economy of their surrounding communities,” according to a press release. Although landscape architecture and urban design are considered, the award is judged on broader criteria such as the projects’ overall performance and how each impacted or revived their surrounding areas. The organizations responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the winning park spaces will receive a cash prize.
The nearly 6-acre Levy Park, designed by Houston’s OJB Landscape Architecture, now features a 40,000-square-foot children’s garden, a 7,500-square-foot rain garden, a 43,000-square-foot event lawn and a 2,500-square-foot multipurpose performance space as well as an American with Disabilities Act–compliant accessible tree house platform. In addition to the park, the surrounding property also now features an apartment complex and an office building with ground-floor restaurants.
The ULI notes that the $15 million redevelopment of the 77-year-old park, spearheaded by the Upper Kirby Redevelopment Authority, has boosted visitors from just 75 per week in previous years to more than 10,000 per week now.
“The jury found Levy Park to be a dynamic public-private partnership that was unique in how it was structured,” ULI trustee and jury chairman Stuart Ackerberg, CEO of the Ackerberg Group, said in the release. “The park is architecturally very strong and executed extremely well, and it provides appealing programming and amenities that benefit the entire Houston community.”
Separately, ULI also announced that Avenue Place/Avenue Terrace in Houston was named one of five winners of its 2018 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award, according to a separate release. Developments are judged based on affordability, innovative financing and building technologies, proximity to employment centers and transportation hubs, quality of design, involvement of public/private partnerships, and replicability of the development.
Avenue Community Development Corp. — known as Avenue CDC — is behind Avenue Place and Avenue Terrace in Houston’s Near Northside, a predominantly Hispanic, working-class neighborhood just north of downtown Houston. The $45 million affordable housing community was built on a 20 acre site, formerly a FedEx truck depot.
Avenue Place consists of 95 three- and four-bedroom homes priced from $194,000 to $254,000, while Avenue Terrace consists of 144 apartment units. Houston-based homebuilder Lazer Development LLC and Austin-based architect Northfield Design Associates Inc. worked on Avenue Place.


The three-kilometer-long Liepāja Jurmala Park is 50 hectares wide. The park was made at the end of the 19th century to gorge the area of the future resort, as well as for purely practical reasons - to limit the blowing of sand into the city.
The park has been a popular place to relax since ancient times. The park has walking trails, children's active recreation area, summer cafes, various attractions, as well as football fields, basketball court, tennis courts.
Around 140 local and foreign species of woody plants can be seen in the park, as well as small architectural forms and fountains, thus achieving the merging of natural areas with buildings. In the eastern part of Jūrmala Park, along Dzintaru and Liepu streets, you can see the construction of luxurious villas formed at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
At the end of Peldu Street, near the concert garden "Pūt, vējiņi!", there is an environmental object "Ghost Tree". Here you can sit on benches in the shape of a guitar fingerboard and play the songs of the popular group "Līvi" at the touch of a button.
Nearby is the Bathing Authority, built in 1902 by the former chief architect of the city, Paul Max Berci, which is awaiting its rebirth. A Swan Pond was established opposite the Swimming Authority. On the romantic island in the middle of the pond you can walk up the footbridge and feel the atmosphere of the early 20th century.
A pedestrian and bicycle path winds through the entire park to see the large park and enjoy the leisure opportunities provided.
In summer, Jurmala Park vibrates from events, concerts and fun attractions. From the 1st June to 1st September, every Sunday at 12 PM in the children's active recreation area, at the end of Jūrmalas Street, an entertainment event for children is offered - performances by puppet theater or circus studio participants.
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The Quartz collection represents an interpretation of quartzite, among the strongest natural stones quarried from the earth.
A visage that conveys the durability of nature in ways that defy description, Quartz is designed for outdoor spaces that converse with the surrounding world.
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About Place: Park in Ranchi
- Sidhu Kanhu Park Ranchi
- Address: Sidhu Kanhu Park,, Ranchi College Road, Hatma, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834008,
- District: Ranchi,
- State: Jharkhand
Sidhu Kanhu Park is beautiful place surrounded with flora and fauna. Sidhu Kanhu Park was established in Ranchi on 2005 in an area of 9.5 Acre (approx). It was handed over to J.S.F.D.C. by the Forest Department in July 2006.


This eye-catching beauty boasts deep red leaves with an alluring slippery sheen making it a true standout in any outdoor space. But how do you grow and care for this unique specimen. In this guide we’ll explore everything you need to know about cultivating Octavia Red Slippery Bounty in your own garden – from soil composition and watering tips to pruning techniques and more. So grab your gardening gloves and get ready for some serious horticultural inspiration.
- Introducing Octavia Red Slippery Bounty
- Growing Octavia Red Slippery Bounty in Your Garden
- Harvesting and Storing Octavia Red Slippery Bounty
- Tips for Success with Octavia Red slippery bounty
Introducing Octavia Red Slippery Bounty
Octavia Red Slippery Bounty is a beautiful red-headed succulent that can add color and vibrancy to any garden. This cactus is easy to grow and care for and its wide variety of colors makes it perfect for any garden.
Octavia Red Slippery Bounty typically grows to a height of around one foot but can reach up to two feet in height. It has smooth waxy skin that is easy to clean. This cactus needs moderate watering during the summer months but should be watered sparingly during the winter fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer if desired.
Octavia Red is a hardy succulent that does well in most climates. If you are looking for an interesting addition to your garden consider growing this cactus.
Growing Octavia Red Slippery Bounty in Your Garden
Octavia red slippery bounty (O. rubra) is a tender annual forb that grows to 1-2 feet tall and has glossy deep green leaves. The flowers are small pale pink and fragrant appearing in late summer or early fall. This forb produces small round fruits that turn a shiny black when ripe.
Octavia red slippery bounty is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It does well in loose well-drained soil that is moderately fertile. Water regularly during the growing season but allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced garden fertilizer in early spring and again in late fall. Mulch around the plants in the winter to help keep them warm and protect them from heavy snowfall.
Harvesting and Storing Octavia Red Slippery Bounty
Octavia red slippery bounty (Rubus idaeus) is a deciduous shrub that can grow to be 3-5 feet tall with branches that are sprawling and smooth. The leaves are oval in shape and have a serrated edge making them easy to grip. They are a light green color with a red hue and they turn red in the fall.
The flowers are small and insignificant but they are pollinated by bumblebees. The fruit is an orange drupe which can be eaten fresh or used in herbal remedies. The plant can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or by rooting new growth in water.
Octavia Red is a fast-growing annual succulent that is prized for its bright variegated leaves and flower spikes. The plant can reach up to 6 feet in height and produces large fleshy flowers that are a deep red color.
1. Start by planting Octavia Red in a location with plenty of sun and fairly dry soil.
2. Water the succulent sparingly during the growing season allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
3. Harvesting Octavia Red Slippery will depend on the variety you choose: some varieties may have small flowers that can be picked individually while others may produce larger flowers that need to be cut off the stem at ground level.
4. Once your plants have finished flowering allow them to rest for a few weeks before removing any dead or damaged foliage. Gently clean the plant of any dirt or debris using a hose or gentle brush before repotting into fresh soil.
Tips for Success with Octavia Red slippery bounty
Octavia red (O. rufescens) is a hardy annual that can be grown in most parts of the country. It is often sold as an annual bedding plant but it can also be grown as a houseplant.
This succulent has a fuzzy appearance with narrow dark green leaves and clusters of bright pink flowers. The plants grow to about 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide.
The seeds should be sown outdoors in late spring or early summer and the plants will need plenty of water and sun. Slippery bounty can also be propagated by dividing the roots in early summer.


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A gardener who understands the difference between annuals, biennials, and perennials. In most instances, has a lot of the latter due to the many advantages that it has. This is whether it is a perennial vegetable, fruit tree or flower. Although they are beneficial, most gardens have a mix of the three categories depending on how the garden landscape is planned.
Therefore, it is best to choose annuals if you want to experiment with having different types of flowers for some time. While biennials will beautify your home garden since it has two growing seasons. On the other hand, perennial flowers grow back every year and hence as you read on you will learn more of their advantages.
The deep and strong root system
As you read more about these colorful flowers through online gardening sites. You will learn the perennial flowers grow strong and deep root systems. Not only does this root system help you adapt to extreme conditions but they can access nutrients that other annual flowery plants cannot. This is because their roots grow deep every year and can bring up the nutrients with ease up to the surface. Hence, through this root system, the flowering plant can trace elements like nitrogen, iron, and magnesium that are found deeper in the soil profile and are essential for growth. Additionally, this root system helps the perennial flowers to withstand floods, wind storms, and drought which is a great adaptation advantage.
They improve soil structure
Due to the deep and strong roots discussed earlier. The perennial flowers create a self-made secure system because they remain in the soil for long as they grow over the years. This helps them create a network whereby the water can percolate and where pore spaces can help with soil aeration that stabilizes your soil. Thus preventing rainstorms, wind, soil erosion and watering. Also, it is beneficial to all surrounding plants and microorganisms as the soil essential nutrients help naturally fertilize your plants as they are left intact.
They need less water
As seen above how perennial flowers bring up nutrients from deep down the soil profile. Similarly, these roots can draw moisture up hence the reason they need less water as they are self-sufficient in comparison to other varieties. When compared to the annual flowers that have roots closer to the surface, hence, the need to get watered frequently as they have no water reserve as the perennials at the topsoil level. This is a great reason to grow the perennial flower in your home garden. Additionally, through this benefit moisture is present in upper levels of the soil for shallow-rooted plants to access. Plus, it prevents soil erosion by the wind when the soil dries out for it is continuously moist.
They are a great investment
Since perennials are a one-time purchase. Plus, the perennial seedlings or seeds are low cost. These perennial flowers are a great investment that ensures the sustainability of your garden. Either it is a home or office garden this benefit is a solid reason to have them as your choice of flowers. Therefore, there is no yearly spending that keeps you in a cycle like the annual flowers. Hence, it is of great advantage as it saves you money in the course of a few years. Thus purchase your perennial flower seedling and plant just once and enjoy its continuous bloom.
Have a greater variety
Do you want flowers that have various blooming times? Then perennial flowers are perfect if you are starting your home garden. This is so since when you add various varieties available around your home or that you can mix with others around your plot. It is possible to have your garden looking beautiful even when not all the perennial flowers are blooming. This extends the productive season of your plot and you have a variety of produce. Other than when you plant annuals that bloom all at once especially during summer. To add on, these perennial flowers are perfect in producing crop as they survive extreme climatic conditions as they are hardier than the other categories.
No pressure in planning
Another advantage is that there is no pressure in planning when it comes to perennial flowers. It is as simple as planning the fast time and you allow nature to sort out the rest. This is because most perennial flowers over the years grow into bushy beasts. That, however, depends on the type of flower you have that may require to get split for new flowers. However, the original ones are still the best as they grow big enough for your space and just need frequent maintenance to look neat. Have these flowers in your home garden and enjoy this benefit that most people find time-saving.
They require much less work
Every home gardener enjoys perennial flowers as there is no planting, digging and clearing every season. Since you only do this once and the rest of the energy you save it for maintenance. Even when you consider the competition most flowers have with weeds. The perennials always win as their strong roots do not allow any space for any weeds to grow. Especially, when you grow your perennials in the organic mulch. The weeds are kept under control and you need not go over and over again weeding around your plant.
Easy to propagate
Perennials are known to live longer than other flowers of other categories. Plus, with the current eco challenges, they can easily decline in number. Fortunately, they can be propagated with ease through the method of dividing. By splitting the root clump after digging it into two or more separates. Then one can easily plant the different separates as long as it is in a similar area like the original plant. After, they become viable and new plants with renewed growing potential. Hence choose these eco-friendly perennial flowers to grow in your home garden and enjoy the many benefits that they boast to your garden.


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Suburban Wild was written to recognize the importance and urgency of returning nature to our own backyards. When we think of nature, we imagine something far away, out in the wilderness, many miles from civilization. But this compartmentalization of nature into small subsets of land is unsustainable, as many critical species are unable to thrive without vast areas of habitat, much larger than a single state or national park. Luckily, research shows that converting even small areas (such as backyards or city parks) from lawn or non-native plants to native plant species leads to a drastic and immediate increase in wildlife, quickly attracting essential birds and insects. When enough small spaces are converted, it creates pathways for wildlife to connect and travel between the "far off" nature we have compartmentalized and through the "homegrown national park" in our urban and suburban areas. Suburban Wild depicts an urban landscape being revitalized through responsible land stewardship, enabling nature's resiliency to thrive as we learn to coexist.
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Situated on SH2, about half way between Auckland and Tauranga, Ngatea Water Gardens is one of those places you’ve probably driven past many times without even noticing. But it’s definitely worth the stop.
The five acres of picturesque ground takes you through beautiful gardens, over bridges, past waterlily ponds, waterfalls, and magical fountains. There’s even a castle to see and Can Museum to explore! A worthwhile stop for all ages.
If you’re driving between Queenstown and Glenorchy, be sure to schedule a stop at Little Paradise Lodge & Garden. Located on Lake Wakatipu, the quirky five-acre garden is an absolute visual feast, with something wonderful waiting around every corner.
Tours start inside the lodge, which features whimsical artwork and handmade furniture. Outside is a garden trail that rambles along for around 700 metres with thousands of roses, flowers, water features, and sculptures. An absolute gem!
Kerikeri Mission Station
Located on the grounds of Kemp House and the Stone Store—New Zealand’s oldest buildings—you’ll find a beautiful array of heritage roses, a riverbank orchard, and English cottage garden flowerbeds.
Cultivated for nearly 200 years, the gardens are some of New Zealand’s oldest and a wonderful place for a picnic or walk, with a self-guided garden tour also available.
Lake Virginia Winter Gardens—Whanganui
Lake Virginia in Whanganui is the perfect spot to stop, stretch the legs, enjoy a picnic, and wander through the beautiful gardens.
A stroll around the lake takes around 25 minutes, after which you can wander through the Winter Gardens greenhouses, the Art-Deco-styled conservatory, and the outdoor display area, which is always pretty as a picture with colourful tropical plants and themed gardens. There’s a huge aviary next door, too, which is sure to be popular with the littlies.
Sculpted from a hillside overlooking the Waiwhakaiho River, Tupare is a premier landscaped garden with a unique homestead, originally developed by Sir Russell Matthews and his family from 1932.
As you walk the winding paths cut into the hillside, you’ll find stately trees, deciduous maples, copper beeches, and dawn redwoods, as well as a stunning collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and hydrangeas that were all carefully planted by Sir Russell.
Riccarton House & Bush—Christchurch
This unique New Zealand heritage site consists of two historic buildings surrounded by beautiful, open parkland and ornate gardens, bordered by the Avon River and nestled into ancient native bush.
The tranquil 12-hectare reserve is located just 3.5km from Christchurch’s city centre. Explore the house grounds and bush at your leisure. Viewing of the inside of the house is by guided tour only and these operate daily.
Hollard Gardens—TaranakiInformal and intimate, Hollard Gardens in Kaponga, Taranaki has a huge variety of native and exotic plants, many of which are rare and endangered.
Whatever time of the year you decide to visit, you’ll find it alive with the sound of birds feeding on the diversity of seasonal flowers, fruit, and seeds. In spring, the vibrant colour of The Swamp is a must-see, and later in the year, you won’t want to miss the deciduous trees that provide a bright display of changing colours.
Miyazu Japanese Gardens—Nelson
Opened in 1995, Miyazu Garden celebrates Nelson’s sister city relationship with Miyazu in Japan. The garden is designed to honour the cultural and natural elements of Japanese life creating a place with significant meaning for the people of Nelson and visitors alike.
Enjoy the serenity of reflective ponds, trickling bamboo spouts, and melodic cascades that offer escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A lovely spot for a little quiet contemplation.


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With the arrival of the emerald ash borer and its potential threat to ash trees, the goal of any urban forest is to achieve tree diversity. No one more than 20 percent of one kind of tree should comprise the total urban forest population. Diversity should be planned for both public and private landscapes.
UW-Extension has developed a detailed list of landscape trees for consideration in the planting of the urban forest. View lists of replacement trees.
Whenever making the choices for emerald ash borer (EAB) prevention and management decisions, homeowners and commercial industries should review the latest decision-making tools available to them. University research results suggest that some treatment products and methods are effective when made appropriately, although there is some uncertainty of the long term effectiveness.View more information on EAB insecticide options
.If you have an EAB-infested tree that you would like to use as firewood, please note:
- EAB larvae in a downed tree can survive and emerge from the firewood pile for up to two years.
- Wait until late autumn to take down an infested tree.
- Be sure you will use up all of the wood from that tree by spring.
- If you cannot use all of the wood in one winter season, you are better off leaving the infested tree standing through summer. Then follow guidelines for wood utilization when finally taking the tree down.For more information and to discuss ash trees in your yard contact the County UW-Extension office in your area.
Easy Guide for Emerald Ash Borer Regulations (in PDF format).
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Secret gardens: Alan Viau lets us in on 2 picture perfect spots for weddings photos
Dr. Alan Viau has been performing weddings and other life celebrations in Ottawa since 2004. On his own blog, he compiles useful tips on what’s gone well and what to watch for based on the hundreds of weddings he’s conducted in the National Capital Region.
Ottawa has so many wonderful places for outdoor wedding venues — but also for pictures. Over the years, I’ve discovered a couple of places that are really special. Specifically, there are two secret gardens that offer a unique setting for a wedding or photos.
Ottawa is closing in on over a million people. And while there are many really wonderful spots available for outdoor weddings and special photo shoots — the museums and parks are just awesome — a couple may like a more intimate wedding with a smaller group of friends and family. They may also want a unique locale in a garden for a photo shoot. I’ve found these two locations to be ideal for either of these.
The NCC’s Maplelawn Historic Garden stands enclosed within a low stone wall next to the Georgian Manor (now a Keg restaurant) that served as a home for its previous owners. Maplelawn is as one of the few walled gardens in Canada still kept in its original state. The pedestrian entrance is located at 529 Richmond Road.
You walk into the garden through a gap in the hedge wall that serves as an entrance. Inside, you walk along a gravel path way that leads through a bed of flowers to a central circular flower bed and bird bath — with three other paths radiating outwards at right angles. This central bed is the only flower bed planted with annuals, while the rest of Maplelawn is comprised of perennials. There is a special spot on the far edge of the garden. There under the trees is a bench and maybe a unique location for a wedding ceremony.
Algonquin College: School of Horticulture
Tucked away behind M Building at Algonquin College is where the students of the horticulture program practice their art. It is a splendid array of landscaping and plants. I’ve performed a few wedding ceremonies there and am always stunned by its beauty. This is where students propagate and grow their own crops, build garden features, plant and maintain outdoor gardens and design landscapes. This is truly a secret garden in Ottawa. It has so many spaces where you can have a ceremony or a photo shoot.
If you are looking for a natural garden landscape for an intimate wedding or photo shoot, these two locations are really special. I enjoy them because they are islands of beauty within our city.
These spots are beautiful enough for an afternoon summer stroll, let alone a wedding. Thanks for letting us in on them, Alan!


Planning to make a go of your spacious outdoor? Nothing beats a cosy space with comfortable benches, but of course, lighting. Good lighting can create the best ambience for any outdoor space.
From leisure places and parks to alleys, well-lit open spaces give a safer, more inviting vibe, and definitely a unique visual experience.
Have you wondered why people flock to parks even at night? Why the facade of some buildings always look neat among others? Why your neighbour’s terrace is as perfect as it is any time of the day? It’s because of lighting. As they say, lighting is everything.
When you take pictures for memories, you’d always consider the best angle and the right lighting that flatters your skin.
A space that is designed with beautiful and delicate lights is one that creates great memories. Lighting sets the ambience, and a stunning outdoor lighting design can make you feel anything from more at home and relaxed to ready to party and have fun.
With better outdoor lighting, you’d never look away and be intimidated of the place - you’d even be curious and check them out yourselves.
Our commercial design lighting services at Perth Garden Light will transform any space into an inviting oasis. Whether it’s a winery, a restaurant, an office building or a park, we’ll give your space the striking luminescence it needs. We promise to provide you with lighting designs befitted to add value to your space.
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A multi-million pound scheme to transform one of Trafford’s most famous and popular public parks has been given the green light.
Trafford Council has been told that its delivery phase bid for more than £3m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards the £6m restoration and development of Stretford’s Longford Park has been agreed.
The park is in a designated conservation area, which was owned by John and Enriqueta Rylands who lived at Longford Hall and who also built Stretford Public Hall.
The plans include a development of a new learning, training and volunteering hub and improved sport and recreational facilities incorporating a new BMX course and revamped sports courts and play areas.
Proposals also include the redesign of features such as the former Longford Hall site and gardens, a revamped Pets’ Corner, the de-culverting of Longford Brook, plus new footpaths, seating, lighting and multi-media interpretation.
Labour Ward councillors, Sarah Haughey, Dave Jarman and Judith Lloyd, said it was fantastic news especially for residents and visitors.
They added: “Tt is great that work can now begin to transform the park and make it an even more incredible space for future generations to enjoy.
“A huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in this ground-breaking project, the park is going to look incredible.”
The successful bid now means there is funding available for two new members of staff to be employed via partner organisation City of Trees, who will be responsible for delivering a programme of events, activities and community engagement to broaden the park’s appeal and impact in line with the approved activity plan.
The proposals have been developed in conjunction with consultants The Environment Partnership (TEP), The Friends of Longford Park, City of Trees and the One Trafford Partnership, made possible by development grant funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund in addition to council funding.
Public consultation events, workshops and online surveys have taken place over the past couple of years asking residents, visitors and local organisations if and how they used Longford Park, with over 300 responses received and used to refine the plans.
Work is expected to start on site in autumn 2024.