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New trees planted along Pierce Road and more to come
As part of the 62 trees for Menlo Park program and the Pierce Road Sidewalk project, the City partnered with the nonprofit Canopy, to plant over 40 new trees in the Belle Haven neighborhood. On December 19, 2020, Canopy and City staff, along with local volunteers, planted over a dozen trees along Pierce Road.
Trees are a vital part of our urban landscape and provide multiple environmental, health, social and economic benefits for residents, businesses and visitors. They improve air and water quality, provide habitat value, attract tourists and impart a distinct character to our city.
Another tree planting event will take place in the coming months. Trees will be provided at no cost and residents are responsible for watering the trees in front of their homes.
If you are a homeowner or resident of Menlo Park’s Belle Haven neighborhood and are interested in having trees planted, please contact Canopy at 650–964–6110. You can also contact Public Works at 650–330–6780 for additional information.
Originally published at https://www.menlopark.org on January 11, 2021.


You don't want a dry, parched lawn, but that's what you could get this summer if your irrigation system isn't working properly. Finest Green Lawn Care & Irrigation can make sure that your lawn irrigation system is fully functioning in Sioux Falls, SD or the surrounding area.
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When you want to see how well your irrigation system is working, we can perform complete irrigation system testing. You'll find out how efficiently the system is using water and whether it requires any maintenance or repairs. To schedule irrigation system testing services, contact our crew now.


Many homeowners dream of transforming their backyard into a serene oasis. The key to achieving this peaceful retreat is seamlessly integrating a hot tub into their landscape design. Not only does it elevate the aesthetics of their outdoor living space, but it also provides a luxurious spot for relaxation and socialization.
Planning Your Space
The journey to your perfect backyard oasis begins with meticulous planning. Choosing the right location for your hot tub is crucial. It should harmonize with the natural flow of your space, ensuring it receives ample sunlight during the day and privacy in the evenings. Consider the landscape design carefully; your hot tub should complement, not conflict with, your backyard’s existing layout and aesthetic.
Choosing the Right Hot Tub and Materials
It is essential to select a hot tub that aligns with your outdoor decor. From sleek, modern designs to more rustic, wood-sided models, the market offers a variety of options to suit every taste. Integrating the hot tub with your deck can create a cohesive look, making it appear an integral part of your outdoor living space rather than an afterthought.
Enhancing Privacy and Comfort
Privacy is paramount for a relaxing hot tub experience. To create a secluded haven, use privacy screens, lush landscaping, or even architectural elements like pergolas with climbing plants. These features ensure privacy and add to your space’s visual appeal, making your backyard feel like an exclusive retreat.
Integrating Hardscaping and Softscaping
Hardscaping elements such as pavers, rocks, and decorative benches can enhance the area around your hot tub, making it more inviting. Softscaping, or adding plants and greenery, adds color, texture, and privacy. Together, these elements contribute to the overall ambiance of your outdoor living space, creating a balanced and harmonious environment.
Lighting and Atmosphere
Proper garden lighting can transform your hot tub area into a magical evening retreat. Path lights, step lights, and landscape spotlights can illuminate your space, making it safe and accessible while enhancing the beauty of your backyard. Adding string lights can set a relaxed vibe, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Creating a Social Hub
Design the area around your hot tub with socialization in mind. Comfortable seating, functional tables, and other elements can turn your hot tub area into the heart of your outdoor living space, where friends and family can gather and enjoy each other’s company in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
Maintaining your hot tub and the surrounding landscape is essential to ensure it remains a serene and inviting retreat year-round. Regularly cleaning your hot tub, managing the water chemistry, and pruning the surrounding plants will keep your backyard oasis looking pristine.
Create on Your Wellness Sanctuary
Choosing the right hot tubs for your home oasis is more than a purchase—it’s a step towards defining your sanctuary of relaxation and well-being. This venture represents an investment in yourself, providing a secluded nook within your abode to de-stress and recharge. With diligent preparation and the right insights, you can find a hot tub that fulfills your desires and elevates your everyday lifestyle.


Environmental management, sustainability and stringent procedures are top priorities at the Coomera, Queensland based The Boat Works.
The Boat Works has pursued the unique vision for the new northern superyacht shipyard, integrating high-tech water filtration systems and water harvesting innovations at the world-class facility.
From the start of construction, the objective was to create an eco-friendly marina and shipyard. The first step was rehabilitating the surrounding landscape and protecting the marine ecosystem across both yards, determined to set a new benchmark for clean, green marinas.
The north yard was specifically designed and built to be fully self-sufficient, making optimal use of the site in its layout, including concrete slabs with an effective gradient for collecting and channelling all water used on site for antifouling and other works.
Water used on site is drawn from the supply of 500,000 litres of stored rainwater, while extensive bio gardens throughout the yard are not only an aesthetic advantage, they are also part of the sophisticated filtration and purification process that filter roof & ground water.
Using the proudly Australian-made treatment process from Fox Environmental Systems, trade waste is treated by three onsite separators, treating oil, fuel and suspended wastewater. All wastewater is treated and passed through a ‘first-flush’ interceptor removing contaminates before being recycled for re-use or discharging into Council sewers.
The new superyacht sheds are illuminated with ‘high bay’ Aqualuma LED lights, premium commercial lighting that conserves energy and enhances the workspace in terms of safety and fatigue.
Mangroves along the waterfront have revived the marine ecosystem and protect the riverbank from wash. Mass planting and advanced trees provide shade, shelter and divide the large space into a series of working landscapes.
“As custodians of this waterfront land, our aim since the beginning has been to surpass standards set for the marina industry,” said The Boat Works CEO, Tony Longhurst. “We are committed to operating sustainably and with minimal impact on the environment.”


Travelling around Letchworth
Tree-lined streets and wide walkways greet the visitor to Letchworth Garden City. The world's first garden city, leafy Letchworth was originally designed to combine the best of town and country living. Its unique heritage offers beautiful green spaces, pretty, purpose-built homes and outdoor leisure facilities. On arrival, you’ll notice a strong sense of community pride in this welcoming, friendly town.
Whether you’re looking for leafy nature walks or a great town centre in which to shop, a visit to this attractive Hertfordshire town is a must. Pay a visit to one of its beautiful parks and enjoy a picnic or take part in one of the fascinating heritage trails if outdoor adventure is up your street. Transport to London and the nearby counties is easy, making this a great commuter town. There are a multitude of Arriva bus services within Letchworth that go to Hitchin, Stevenage and beyond.
If shopping is your passion, then a visit to Letchworth will be a unique experience. The town centre has a wealth of high street stores and speciality gift shops, and is known for being a hobbyist’s paradise! Pop into the quaint covered arcade and browse the Garden Square modern shopping centre. There are regular farmers markets and an Arts and Craft Markets too.
Fitness enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them entertained thanks to the Lido and open-air pool. There is also a multitude of green spaces, with a 13-mile route around the town suitable for joggers, cyclists and wheelchair users. Broadway Gardens, with its fountain and beautiful flower beds, and Howard Park, with its open-air paddling pool, are just a couple of the green spaces that are well worth a visit. Expect plenty of family fun with a family golf centre, go-karting and the Garden Cities exhibition. Those who wish to expend a little less energy can make the most of the plethora of pubs and restaurants here too.


Since its establishment in 1947, Swingle has been providing Coloradans with a wide range of lawn care and tree services for residential and commercial properties. They are actively involved with their communities along the Front Range, and have been named one of The Denver Post’s “Top Workplaces."
We are spotlighting Swingle in particular, for many reasons, including:
Swingle offers lawn fertilization and weed control, tree and shrub pruning and trimming, outdoor holiday lighting and décor, sprinkler and irrigation systems, and more! They are industry experts – hiring more certified arborists than any other company in the region. They also offer free quotes for lawn and tree care.
To visit their extensive blog, click here. Swingle has a nationally respected plant pathologist on staff and regularly provides Expert Articles, Seasonal Enjoyment Tips and a free enewsletter to help keep Colorado healthy, beautiful and active.
To find locations and for more information, click here, or call 303.337.6200.
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Doe Run Lake in Erlanger would connect with Pioneer Park if a proposed county plan is approved.
County officials are considering the development of a regional park that they say would rival Covington's Devou Park - the largest in the county - in size and provide much-needed passive recreational space that residents have sought for years.
This could be accomplished by connecting the county's centrally located, 43-acre Pioneer Park along Ky. 17 to the 183-acre Doe Run Lake area, supporters say. Additional land would be acquired to create an area of more than 600 acres. It would include mostly passive recreation space, such as walking, hiking and biking trails and picnic tables.


I have a feeling that you and I have a similar problem. How to take care of our enormous backyard garden! And I have a feeling that, just like us, you love having trees and flowers, areas for the kids and pets to run free, privacy…our little peace of heaven you might say. But, as with so many issues in life, along with the good comes a little bit of bad. In this case maintenance.
Be sure to take climate into consideration as you choose plants for your yard. Certain plants and flowers may hold a lot of appeal for you, but if your area does not provide the optimum conditions, you may be disappointed by the results! Always consider the climate conditions and locations when choosing plants.
When planning a landscaping project for your house, a great idea is to include any sort of water attraction. No matter if it is a pond, creek, or waterfall, you may highly increase the look, and resale value of your home. The cost is pretty low in comparison to the potential pay off.
The higher the wall you plan to build, the more force will be exerted upon it by the hillside the wall is retaining. The force could become so great that it will push the hillside over the top of your wall and crush it. For these reasons, anyone needing to build a wall higher than four feet should consider hiring experts. There are a number of different colors and styles of retaining wall stones. Before you settle on a final decision for your yard, take a drive around the neighborhood and see if there are any ideas you could see in your yard.
Use plantings to soften the look of the fence. Even if you’re putting in a fence around an existing pool, you can still use plants and other landscaping features to soften the look of the fence and to help integrate the fence into your yard.
4) Tints and Shades: By now you can see this is a common sense principle in Dragonfly Landscape Design. It is not important to have every color of the rainbow represented in your garden. Complimentary colors work best in creating a landscape design. Often we become kids in a candy shop when you let us loose in the garden section of a store. Try to resist the urge to mix orange with fuchsia. You get the drift.
If you get all of the analysis finished, the next step is going to be the design of your landscape. Ideally, if you possess the capability, the best thing you can do is build an exact scale model. One can find lots of step-by-step guides, showing you how to do this, and they are available on the internet for free. Begin with a layout pad, by which you’ll place all the various elements you want included. (Just get going – you can always keep modifying this until you’re happy.) Play with it a bit. Try various placements. It really is merely a model. The seasons transition and your landscapes should, also, as a well-planned design will always change when the seasons change. This is likewise the time to think about the best way to minimize maintenance requirements as much as possible.
Getting into garden design is very easy. Even if you spread the word in your locality, most people tend to go for designers who have past experience. Therefore, work as hard as you can and generate goodwill to build your business.


Recognized as one of the finest examples of mid-century modern design, the Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Indiana was the product of a collaboration between three major designers - architect Eero Saarinen, interior designer Alexander Girard, and landscape architect Dan Kiley. Our Miller House boxed note cards feature interior and exterior archival photographs taken by renowned photographers Ezra Stoller and Balthazar Korab. Miller House and Garden is owned and cared for by Newfields.
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South Korea's largest botanical garden opens in Seoul
There are about 3100 plant species in the park
/NOVOSTIVl/ The Seoul metropolitan government said Tuesday it will open to the public the country's first botanical park this week after about six months of its pilot operation. This article appeared in the Yonhap News Agency.
The Seoul Botanic Park in the South Korean capital's Gangseo Ward, which has been tentatively accessible since Oct. 11, is set to open Wednesday. During the pilot operation, 2.5 million people visited the park built on a site of 504,000 square meters. Out of the entire space, the botanical garden accounts for 21 percent, with 3,100 species of plants growing.
Adults, youths and children visiting the botanical garden are charged entrance fees of 5,000 won (US$4.31), 3,000 won and 2,000 won, respectively, for the botanical garden. The botanical garden is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while the other three areas are accessible 24 hours a day with no admission fees charged.
The Seoul Botanic Park aims to collect up to 8,000 plant species by 2028. Lee Won-young, head of the botanical garden, said in a statement, "We hope we will develop the park into a world-renowned botanical park that citizens can take pride in".


Garden irrigation system watering lawn in beautiful garden with green grass. Ever drive by a lawn in the dead of summer and see the lush dark blue green turf flourishing in the 90 degree heat? As you pass with envy and look back in your rear view mirror for one last glance, you think, “How is that even possible?”
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Their Zone Station Control Panels offer multiple functions with programming ease. Rain Bird valves are efficient when they are open, and off when they are off. The rotors and pop up heads are the best in the industry. The ultimate beauty of an irrigation system is the sheer management of water to any portion of your property, without spending a fortune in water.
The luxury of not having to drag a hose to the furthest corner of your sun beaten lawn or landscape will pay dividends on your weekend free time.
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The key to a great irrigation system and healthy plants is a well planned irrigation design.
It is necessary to have the foresight to project plant growth years after the irrigation system installation has been completed. Sprinkler heads blocked by a large perennial do little to irrigate the plants behind them. Browned out turf due to under coverage or over-wet soggy patches due to improper overlap can leave you frustrated with the poor results and wasted money.
Countless issues can be circumvented by our professional irrigation design team laying out a thoughtful irrigation head pattern for your project. Our team will:sprinkler_design
- Choose the proper zone control panel
- Determine how many heads to use per zone for optimal growth
- Select the right valves and pipe for accurate and consistent water flow
These are just some of the important design decisions that need to be thoroughly evaluated prior to installing the first line of pipe.
Ensure that your irrigation system is done right the first time. Let JT Landscaping be your partner for the planning, design and installation of your irrigation system.
Irrigation installation is more than digging holes.
Implementing an irrigation design takes knowledge of plumbing, wiring, and trenching. Anyone can do those things. The key to installing a great irrigation system is making it work effectively while being almost Sprinkler Head Installationinvisible when not in action.
A well installed irrigation system has:
- Little to zero negative impact on existing plants and landscaping
- Avoids potential damage causing factors such as
- Excessive traffic
- Future landscaping or other changes
- Regular gardening
- Seasonal changes
- A well placed control panel for ease of use, yet out of the way
The Irrigation Installation Process
Once you approve our irrigation design, JT Landscaping irrigation installers will get to work. Every effort will be made to avoid imposing upon your day as we install your new irrigation system. While JT Landscaping is on-site you will see:
- Piping installed using a trencher.Sprinkler Head Installation
- Each zone box will be installed to house the valves for particular runs.
- Sprinkler heads will be installed to the proper depth to prevent mower damage.
- Once all piping, valve boxes, and heads are installed, the compaction of dirt is completed.
- Mulch is returned to bed areas where trenching occurred.
- Top soil and seed are installed in the lawn areas that were minimally disturbed.
Typically, in only two weeks after an installation, there are no visible signs that any irrigation work was ever done. Aside from the excellent results, of course.
Your lawn is green and thriving. Your bed plants and flowers will be lush with color.
Irrigation Spring Start-Up
Every system requires regular tune-ups and your irrigation system is no different. A spring start-up service from the irrigation maintenance team at JT Landscaping will get the season started right.
- Guard against water waste from leaks and damaged heads.
- Ensure proper coverage due to topology changes and plant growth
- Catch malfunctioning components before they cause damage
Our irrigation maintenance team will properly start up your system by:
- Re-installing the RPZ back flow prevention valve
- Check for leaks
- Adjust heads to ensure proper coverage
- Repair any damaged heads, pipes or valves
- Review and adjust your daily schedule
Avoid headaches and ensure that your irrigation system gives you the results that you expect with a Spring Start-up Appointment from JT Landscaping.
Prevent broken pipes and costly repairs.
Water in the lines plus freezing temps makes for a bad combination. At the end of the growing season, all irrigation systems need to have the water in the lines expunged to eliminate the chance for broken pipes.
JT Landscaping will protect your investment by preparing your irrigation system for the toughest of winters.
- Shut off the water supply.
- Purge each zone independently utilizing our powerful tow behind air compressor, ensuring that all the water in the lines is purged.
- Remove the RPZ valve
- Briefly inspect the system for any impending issues
JT Landscaping is dedicated to assisting our customers’ irrigation investment is properly protected during the harsh Pittsburgh winters. Trust the experts at JT Landscaping to properly winterize your irrigation system this year.


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The Guest House
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic
The Guest House is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom house situated between the Lodge and the Glitch House on the expansive site of the retreat at Playa Grande. The building consists of 1,400 square feet of interior space and 1,600 square feet of exterior space, located on the only area on the lush property that is a natural clearing. Slightly removed from the shade of the dense jungle canopy, the building receives plenty of direct sunlight.
Taking cues from the existing surrounding landscape, the Guest House is designed around the natural clearing and its two distinct trees. The building is a series of 4 identical mirrored suites unified under a single roof. The suites’ rotating orientations alternate the views of each suite to align with one of the two trees. While the trees provide reference points to align the suites, the center of the clearing serves as the center of the arc of the roof that curves around the edge of the open space. The shaded areas between the rotating suites create shared outdoor spaces for the retreat’s visitors.
The Playa Grande Guest House is the result of collaboration with local architect Estudio Sarah Garcia.


small green door is expanding
Small Green Door is excited to share our move to a new creative space in the vibrant community of Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. As we start the 10,000 square foot remodel, we are reinforcing our commitment to creative expansion and green sustainability.
Our goal in this new space is to eventually pioneer a completely zero-waste creative production company where creatives can work harmoniously to meet their various goals.
One last thing… We are going to make this entire remodel happen with just one bag of trash. Here's how we're making it happen:
Leo and Dunja, the founders of Small Green Door, believe in retaining the historical character of spaces during the remodeling process. They draws inspiration from Mexico City's urban landscape, where history and modernity blend. This philosophy is central to our approach in Boyle Heights, where we aim to preserve the building's original features while introducing modern updates.
The goal is to create a functional and inspiring environment for various creative projects, keeping the neighborhood's cultural integrity at the forefront.
Our renovation at Small Green Door is deeply rooted in sustainability, prioritizing the use of recyclable materials and collaborating with Cisco Furniture for sustainable furnishing solutions. We're dedicated to meticulously organizing leftover materials into a materials library, cataloging each piece by type, color, wear, and finish. We're taking a step further by recycling galvanized metal; with a metal smith on-site, we can readjust and repurpose metal pieces. These materials will also be 3D scanned for a digital library, reducing waste and sparking inspiration for future projects.
We are actively exploring sustainable energy solutions, with a focus on harnessing solar power. Our initiative is to integrate solar panels to meet our energy needs; we are looking to go a step further by potentially creating an excess energy resource for the Boyle Heights community. This plan involves connecting to a micro-grid energy storage system to develop a battery that can support and stabilize local energy systems.
By effectively storing and distributing excess solar energy, we aim to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable local energy infrastructure. This provides a tangible benefit to the neighborhood, reinforcing our role as a community-focused creative hub.
Earth: Native Plants + Food
Small Green Door is collaborating with the Theodore Payne Foundation to enhance our native plant landscapes. We're committed to planting native vegetation around our premises, not only enriching local biodiversity but also improving air quality in the neighborhood. This effort aligns with our new Small Green Seeds initiative, where we are working = integrate ecological restoration into urban spaces. By scattering seed tortillas made with shredded junkmail filled with native seeds, we aim to transform urban areas into vibrant, green spaces that support local ecosystems and community well-being.
Small Green Door is launching a chef program to enhance our studio's culinary experience. We're setting up an on-site kitchen with a garden to grow fresh herbs and vegetables. This initiative aims to reduce catering waste by using fresh produce sourced directly from local farmers markets. Our goal is to offer healthier, more sustainable food options for our shoots and events, supporting both the environment and our community.
Connecting Communities: The Heart of Our Studio
Our new space is designed to foster connections between individuals, communities, and the earth. The interdependence of these elements is at the core of our building's design.
Small Green Door is committed to creating a sustainable, community-focused hub of creativity in Boyle Heights. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to champion these dynamic changes in Los Angeles and beyond.
Our studio’s philosophy revolves around the intersection of creativity, commercial success, community impact, and sustainability. These principles have always guided our studio.


The Milton Garden Club will present its 19th Annual Garden Tour, featuring six diverse private gardens and one public garden, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22. There is no rain date, but if a hurricane or major storm hits, the tour will be rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 28.
Four of the gardens are clustered together in-town within walking distance. The other three are out-of-town but close together.
The Welch Pharmacy, which will be open to visitors, is a tour highlight. “The pharmacy is awesome,” said garden club member Kathryn Greig. “The original showcases and cabinets are still in place. We are so fortunate that the owner Roberta Hagen is having it open.”
Highlighted gardens include two very tropical gardens complete with palm trees, citrus fruit trees, banana trees and a variety of exotic tropical plants, a whimsical g-scale railroad garden, a terraced garden with an in-ground pool, a young garden with many features including a large shade garden, a half-acre garden brimming with flowering perennials, eight water features, arbors and arches and a spectacular view of Red Mill Pond, and much more. The public garden is the Pollinator Preserve next door to the Milton Historical Society. It is a conservation project by the Women’s Club of Milton and is planted with over 300 plants to attract bees, birds and butterflies.
Special events in the gardens include 21 artists painting, a plant sale, lavender products for sale, baked goods, a weaver, decorative gourds, Beachscapes by Amy, and music by Dave Downing on his steel drums, Jeff Evans on guitar, Ann Gilligan on the keyboard and the Rob Dolan guitar duo. The Master Gardeners will have a booth to answer gardening questions. The Milton Community Food Pantry will be accepting food and monetary donations as well as selling raffle tickets for No Dirty Dishes For a Month, a prize of six gift cards to local restaurants.
Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Salon Milton, Peppers Greenhouses, Hillside Flowers and Milton Historical Society in Milton, GlassHowes in Georgetown and at Lewes Printing in Lewes. Day of tour tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Milton Garden Club booth outside the Milton Historical Society at 210 Union St., garden #6, Carol and Gary Smith at 207 Heronwood Lane, and Peppers Greenhouses.
For more information or to reserve a ticket, call Kathryn at 302-684-3804.


Choosing the Best Landscape Design Company
Landscape design is quite a demanding task, and that is the reason as to why people choose to hire professionals for the job. Choosing the best landscape designer is however not an easy thing to do owing to the fact that there are numerous landscapers who claim to be the best in the industry. Although the competition is good for customers due to reduced prices, if you do not choose a landscaper carefully, you could end up in regrets. To understand more about this site just view the link. Thus, research carefully before hiring any company. Below are tips for hiring the best landscape design company.
Check their license
Before considering any other aspect of the company, it is important that you check on its business licensee first. If the company is not licensed, you should consider another option. A landscape design company's license could include an irrigation license, a general liability license, nursery certificates, and so on. Licensing is a proof of a contractor's responsibility, and you definitely will expect outstanding results from a responsible contractor. This will not be the case if you are dealing with an unlicensed landscaper. Acquire more knowledge of this information about landscape design view here.
It is important to consider the landscape designer's affordability factor. Get to know whether he charges a flat rate, or if they have personalized price quotes for different gardens. A personalized quote will be better and the landscape designer will be in a position to cater for your exact landscaping needs. The charges will be based in the labor involved. Plants, materials, soil, and the profit intended.
Read client reviews.
If you are hiring an already set up landscape company, it will have previously served some clients. You should be able to talk to some of those clients or even visit their gardens to have a look. This will be a practical approach to knowing the landscaper's competence in his tasks. It is important to tour the landscaper's website and read a number of customer reviews. Here, you will see customer comments and complaints. Avoid landscapers whose clients complain a lot about the services they received. Increase your knowledge about landscape design through visiting https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/06/08/the-hottest-landscaping-trends-for-2017-on-your-doorstep_a_22131844/.
Choose a landscape design company that is open to communication. The company should be willing to carefully listen to your needs and give you all the detailed updates of your landscape design project. Upon getting a company that will fulfill your needs, you can meet its representatives and learn more about the strategies they are willing to put in place in order to give you an excellent landscape project outcome.


The aloe and succulent gardens at Malandela’s are not only a creative exhibition of unusual plants but are also a celebration of the diversity and beauty of Swaziland’s floral wealth.
The gardens have developed through a passion and love for nature and a commitment to the conservation and preservation of Swaziland’s incredible floral diversity.
The gardens are constantly increasing in size and so new plant material must be sourced from various areas around Swaziland. It is from construction sites that new plant material is sourced and rescued from inevitable destruction.
The gardens are a fascinating example of how to use plants in a creative and organic way that beautifully illustrates the complex art of nature.
The gardens can be enjoyed via meandering paths and are available for weddings and garden parties. For more information please inquire through firstname.lastname@example.org.
Malandela’s has started an indigenous tree and plant nursery were trees are being propagated from seed and will be used to reforest areas of Eswatini through tree planting initiatives linked to the MTN Bushfire music and arts festival and through Malandela’s Guest House. Trees from the nursery are also on sale to all visitors.
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For the past 5 decades Malandela’s has been planting indigenous trees and plants on the farm, the garden areas you see today was an open field 50 years ago.
The idea is to create beautiful indigenous gardens which showcase a collection of the regions, amazing floral diversity and at the same time provide beautiful gardens for our visitors.
Malandela’s has a very active recycling program. Glass, tin, paper, cardboard, plastics and general waste are all collected and sorted at the central sorting bay before being bagged and collected by our partner recycling company, whom then recycle the materials for reuse. All organic matter is recycled and made into compost which is used to fertilize the gardens.


Speaking purely in terms of history, Suzhou has always been synonymous to elegance and high culture. This also justifies why generations of writers, artists, scholars and high society in China have been driven by the exquisite forms of art and the delicate beauty of the gardens.
Like the other modern Chinese towns, unfortunately Suzhou has undergone way too much destruction of its heritage which has seen replacement only in the form of large arbitrary chunks of modern architecture.
Having said that, Suzhou has still managed to retain sufficient pockets of charm to warrant a minimum of two or three days’ exploration either on foot or via bike. More so the gardens which are the principal tourist attraction of Suzhou are a symphonic amalgam of water, trees, rocks and pavilion which reflects the Chinese appreciation of harmony and balance. Adding to the potential charm of the city are the magnificent museums, humpbacked bridges, surviving canal scenes and pagodas. The gardens here in particular are flocked by people, both locals and tourists, during the weekend, so it is better if you could avoid visiting them on weekends or public holidays, if possible.


You’ve chosen a floor plan and decided to build your dream custom with Giddens Homes, but one thing you may not have thought about yet is your yard appeal. The exterior of your home is an important element in creating the look you want for your home. Custom home landscaping will add the finishing touch to an already stunning new home and Giddens Homes can help you plan and design. Here are our top favorite Texas landscaping ideas for our custom homes to get you started on designing your ideal outdoor spaces.
Plant Native When Possible
Given the extensive summers and propensity for summer droughts, you’ll want to consider plants and grasses that do best to hold up against the Texas heat. Bermuda grass is the typical grass you’ll find in most Central Texas lawns, but there are a wide variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees that not only survive but also thrive even with minimal water. Another way to create a stunning front entryway is xeriscaping using a variety of rocks, indigenous plants, and patio stones to create a look that is beautiful and sustainable.
Expansive Covered Patios
Whether you’re a morning person that loves sipping your coffee and watching the sunrise or you prefer to kick back with a glass of wine and watch the stunning Texas sunsets or take in the big starry sky, an expansive covered patio is a must when planning your customizations for your landscaping. Patios are perfect for customizing and adding extras like outdoor kitchens and fireplaces.
Gourmet Outdoor Kitchen
If you love outdoor entertaining and hosting friends and family for backyard BBQs then an outdoor kitchen is something you’ll definitely want to consider adding to your plans for your custom home in Central Texas. Giddens Homes offers plans that include a built-in grill as well as a full outdoor kitchen, perfect for spending even more time enjoying your backyard and the outdoors.
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Fall will soon be here and there is nothing cozier than sitting around the fireplace on a cool evening sipping your favorite beverage or chatting with family and friends. Create your dream patio with a built-in fireplace or customize your landscape with a stunning stone fire pit surrounded by comfy chairs. Both offer an elegant way to spend more time outside on cooler nights.
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Long summers and warm early falls make owning a pool in Texas even more advantageous and provide a stunning addition to your custom home landscaping. If a pool isn’t your thing, but you still want the enjoyment of having a water feature in your backyard without too much upkeep, fountains or small waterfalls can add a unique touch of elegance to your landscape.
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Todd and I got Netflix this week (yes, we are behind the times, way behind). I have been watching British gardening shows non-stop. My productivity is non-existent. My friend, Steph, got me started watching any Monty Don show. Considering how gloomy and cold it is in January, in Wisconsin, the garden shows have been wonderful. So much green. So much life.
Seeing the other gardens has really sparked my imagination. It’s also given me a little, much-needed, break from my genealogy research.
My 2019 garden dreams begin with a complete remodel of my established garden beds, which are really just old beds that I’ve stuck my plants into.
I have had two winters of really horrible flooding in my flower beds. This flooding doesn’t happen in the Spring or Summer, but this past year many of my precious iris have sat under frozen puddles for many weeks. Last spring, I lost nearly half of my varieties. It’s not a very old garden, but I have collected quite a few rare, and personally special plants that need safe homes. The beds have had little love other than me stuffing my new and old finds into every available space.
The plan is to level, build up, and to add drainage and space to my beds. One of our biggest purchases and projects will be adding a privacy fence. We plan on adding a few more beds a lot more hardscaping. Todd is all about hardscaping. More importantly, we plan on making it feel like a proper garden with some sort of plan. After all is said and done, we hope to have a several beds worthy of the heritage flowers I have already collected and plan to collect.
Next week, I will share with you our plans for the garden and some inspiration images. I can’t share the plans this week because while we planned on adding a few beds this year, a complete redo was just decided last night. If you need to get your spouse on board with a garden upgrade, just watch some Monty Don together! What are your 2019 garden dreams?
Above: the old large bed and make-shift new beds in Spring of 2016, our first year at the house. Below: last summer’s garden.
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Looking forward to seeing what you have in mind. Irises are wonderful, but they do need good drainage! Mine have suffered with the exceptionally wet weather as well here in Indiana.


Designed by European architects and led by Central Dallas CDC, new development to transform city hall parking lot to sustainable urban hillside
DALLAS – Today, Urban Re:Vision and the Central Dallas Community Development Corporation announced that they have chosen “Forwarding Dallas” as the winning design for a sustainable urban block to be built in Dallas. The challenge, to transform a vacant inner-city block behind City Hall into a carbon-neutral community, drew hundreds of entries from top architecture firms and city planners in 14 countries worldwide. Forwarding Dallas is the product of a collaboration between Portuguese-based architectural firms Atelier Data and Moov, and will run “off the grid,” acting as a working model of sustainability for cities around the globe. Ground breaking is scheduled for early 2011.
Forwarding Dallas is modeled after one of the most diverse systems in nature, the hillside. The site is a series of valleys and hilltops, the valleys containing trees and more luxurious plants which transition into more resistant plants as the altitude increases. Atop the hills, solar thermal, photovoltaic and wind energy is harvested.
Other design components include open ‘green’ spaces, housing options from studio apartments to three bedroom flats, rooftop water catchment system designed to recycle water collected from rooftops and store underground for later use, a 100% prefabricated construction system and public green houses, including a sensorial greenhouse, swimming pool green house and meeting point green house.
A spiritual space, gymnasium, café and exhibition space are also planned to accommodate various lifestyles. There is a temporary accommodation center as well as a daycare center designed for both children and the elderly.
Last May, three winners and three honorable mentions were selected from hundreds of entries. During the months since, Urban Re:vision and the Central Dallas CDC worked with a cadre of pro-bono executives provided by The Real Estate Council Foundation who have done extensive work on the proposed designs, including site analysis, creation of trial pro formas, engineering and
architectural reviews and estimates of construction costs for all three of the winning designs. During the first two weeks of November, each of the three winners flew into Dallas for additional discussion.
“All three of the design teams impressed us, both with the quality of their designs and in the interviews,” said John Greenan, Executive Director for Central Dallas CDC. “Dallas would be a richer city to have the work of any of these architects represented, but as we went further into our review, we began to see the deep logic of the MOOV-Atelier Data design, Forwarding Dallas. Forwarding Dallas seemed to us to do the best job of incorporating concepts of sustainability into the foundation of the design.”
Considerations for the selection included:
· Sustainability and reality of intent
· Affordability/Constructability: Could it be built in the next few years?
· Innovation and Originality
· Incorporation of Sustainable Materials and Practices
As the re-visioning of one Dallas city block gains momentum, Greenan is already looking toward future endeavors. “The greatest economic impact will come from rebuilding a long neglected part of downtown,” Greenan said. “There are probably an additional half dozen underutilized blocks in the area of the project, and once we prove up the viability of rebuilding the south central part of Downtown Dallas, I think all those blocks will also be revitalized.”
“What I would love to see is an entire section of downtown notable for innovative, sustainable design–an attraction in the southern part of downtown balancing the Arts District in the northern part of downtown. There are already some interesting, green projects in The Cedars immediately to the south of downtown. A sustainable district that extends from downtown all the way into The Cedars neighborhood is a very reasonable possibility.”
For more information on Re:Vision Dallas, visit http://www.revision-dallas.com .
Other points of reference: Eric Corey Freed


- October 16, 2023
- Posted by: eroconnew
- Category: General reading
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The event will serve as part of a combination Park Grand Opening / Neighborhood Open House on April 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by the City of St. George, this event will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. and transition to the open house, giving residents a chance to check out the city’s newest park located in the Desert Canyons community.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
“This is a rare opportunity to not only explore a unique new addition to our parks system, but also to chat with experts from every city department,” said Mayor Michele Randall. “We host these Neighborhood Open Houses to give the public a casual environment to converse with city staff and elected officials.”
Mayor Randall and members of the five-person City Council are expected to attend the Neighborhood Open House, along with representatives from many city departments and divisions, including public works, water, energy services, recreation, races, police, fire, golf, planning and zoning, human resources, budget, finance and legal. There will be refreshments while supplies last, along with games and swag items.
Broken Mesa Park features natural pathways, an ornamental garden, playground, and a petroglyph site with an interpretive plaque. The Parks Planning division of the Parks and Community Services department collaborated with a variety of people in the community, including nearby residents, to create a low-impact park that highlights the location’s natural terrain.
“The park is poised to be an excellent addition to the City of St. George and a long-awaited amenity for residents of Desert Canyons, providing ample space for public gathering and recreation,” said Joseph Nielson, landscape architect for the City of St. George.
Previous Neighborhood Open Houses locations have included SunRiver St. George, Historic Town Square, 2450 East Park, South Mountain Community Church, the Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm, Desert Color and the Thunder Junction All Abilities Park.


green plan of tananarive
tananarive - Madagascar
GREEN PLAN OF TANANARIVE
Tananarive - Madagascar
The territory of Antananarivo has the chance to be a virgin and undamaged territory for which it is possible to foresee the theoretical urban evolution. One could say that “the city is read”. Over time, it has spread out to the plains and along the river. Now that the city is starting up again, new problems are arising and urban planning rules are needed, otherwise this rare territory will be nibbled away. The challenges are to create a strongly identified city centre, to reveal the heritage, to restructure certain districts in depth and to channel its future development.
The Green Plan therefore proposes to rediscover an urban logic based on geography and landscape.
But the urban development of Antananarivo cannot be achieved without relying on its fundamental economy: rice resources. Indeed, the large agricultural flood plain seems to be erased by a certain ignorance of this historical support. This plain, irrigated by a river thanks to a system of dykes since the 17th century, is tending to be overtaken by urbanization: filled in and disowned. Such a development seems risky as heavy rains could also flood the lower town. Thus, revaluing the historic centre by giving it back its power of attraction also means revaluing this agricultural plain, which is essential for Antananarivo.
The green plan includes the development of a charter for the protection of green and agricultural spaces (rice fields) in the heart of the city. But the green plan, a tool for beautification and development for the city, is also an experiment in social, economic and cultural development. It is above all a public health tool based on natural techniques and solidarity to help the development of the city in its urban expansion, not to forget its territory.
It is thus based on the “fair” development and exploitation without destruction of the unique biological wealth (animal and plant) of the island and Malagasy craft skills.
- Study of a Green Plan for Antanarivo, a tool for beautification and development of the capital
- Ile de France Region
- INTERSCENE – Master plan and landscape
- 8500ha > Study carried out


Urban Landscapes founder, John Olson, came to the table with more than twenty years of planning and design experience on projects across the United States. From community-led planning projects in small mountain town communities to mixed-use development projects in the Front Range, his diverse portfolio gives our team the knowledge and experience to effectively advance projects from vision to implementation and beyond.
Our public engagement process has proven to enhance the relationship between community, local government, and the places we design.
Our wealth of experience also crosses over to the Private Sector through numerous rezoning successes in multiple jurisdictions and a plethora of innovative development projects across varying scales and project types. With a vested interest in the future of our state and our community, we bring a passion, dedication and knowledge that will make your project a success. Our team’s projects are defined by a pride of work, a commitment to meeting the goals of our clients, and a relentless desire to create inspiring places that enhance the relationship between community members and their environment. We recognize the value of bringing together a wide variety of stakeholders and defining a shared long-term large-scale project vision.
We are excited to present a project approach that will fuse our team’s extensive experience in site-sensitive feasibility studies with a community outreach plan that will build consensus and create excitement for clients. We see a well-designed, well-executed project approach as being essential to create the community, partner, and visitor excitement necessary to make projects a long-term success. Our team is extremely excited to partner with you to share our experience, knowledge, and record of success.
With each project comes the complexity of balancing the triad of sustainability – people, planet, and profit. The best places are ones where it is obvious that each is equally balanced. Similarly, these places provide the greatest value for our clients. That’s why Urban Landscapes is focused on being well-versed in all aspects of design.
Town Planning & Neighborhood
Development with a passion toward new urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), we look at how to build positive and healthy experiences by integrating the public realm with intimate places. These are places where the community live, work, and play. Our work pushes the boundaries of conventional practice and utilizes time-tested placemaking principles to create civic spaces that are vibrant and enduring with the full contextual range of mixed-use, walkable, pedestrian-friendly environments. We are skilled in balancing the demands of both landowners and developers with the needs and concerns of citizens all while fitting inside a policy framework.
Urban Design & Placemaking
Placemaking is all about creating places that people love to spend their time and converse with others. Placemaking, when done successfully, is not only memorable – it is catalytic. You know these places, they’re where others congregate – where you see long-lost friends – where a barista, waiter or bartender knows your order. True placemaking can have an economic investment ripple of several blocks. Not only does our team design places that stand out, we also thoughtfully push back on the status quo that can sometimes block the path of high quality design. Urban Landscapes is here as an advocate and partner so that urban spaces become urban places.
Parks & Streetscapes
When it comes to parks and a streetscape, the right vision, design, and plan is essential to building for a community that will not only use it, but care for it long-term. Parks come in all shapes and sizes and our team members have had a part in designing at scales ranging from State Parks to Urban Pocket Parks. Our niche in this realm is in the town square and pocket park with our principles and practice of creating outdoor spaces that are enjoyable and catalytic for nearby areas. Similarly, the streetscape requires careful calibration to the places adjacent. As the Ecological Transect sheds light on how flora and fauna relate, we look to the rural-to-urban transect in how streetscape elements relate to the adjacent uses and intensities to create the spaces between the places.


Stainless Steel Outdoor Wall Light with Motion Sensor
- Outdoor motion sensor lamp: the intelligent and integrated motion sensor detects movement around your home and allows automatic switching on and off. Thus, on the one hand, it is easy to save energy and on the other hand, The outdoor light allows better lighting of your greenery and could thus contribute to better safety.
- Suitable for outdoor use: terrace, garden, balcony, driveway, carport etc.
- Protection class IP44: protection against splashes of water, ideal for outdoor use. Design your outdoor area and create a great atmosphere all around your home, your house or on your property.
- The high-quality look of this outdoor lighting impresses in any garden, on your home terrace, balcony, near your car, driveway, carport, parking space and in front of the garage. This outdoor lamp simply blends perfectly into any environment and turns your home into a place where you like to spend time outside – even if the sun has already gone or is up – the perfect summer and winter lighting.
- Outdoor lighting for summer and winter: this robust and easy-care outdoor light brings light to the dark almost anywhere. With it, you can make your outdoor area stylish on the terrace, the balcony or in the garden and thus provide more safety around your home.
|Area Lighting Classification||IP44|
|Colour||Stainless Steel, Opal White.|
|Number of Lights||1|
|Voltage||AC 220-240V / 50Hz|
|Special Features||With PIR Motion Sensor|
|Type of Bulb||1 x 60 W (Excl.bulb)|
|Item Weight||430 g|
This Wall Light is perfect for creating a warming glow for pathways and buildings, as well as deterring intruders.
This LED bulb is switched on automatically by the built-in infrared motion sensor. It will only activate by a heat source (people and animals) and not create false alarms from objects that may blow past it in the wind.


In 2005, Lydiard Park received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore significant 18th century landscape features, including the Walled Garden. At this time, the garden was in a neglected state and contained only a rough grass lawn. Aerial photography and archaeological surveys, conducted by Wessex Archaeology determined the route of the original paths and rediscovered the deep well and stone trough.
Letters in the Lydiard House Collection from Lady Johanna St John to her gardener written in the 17th century gave clues to the types of flowers and herbs planted in the Lydiard Park gardens and wall panels, painted by Diana, 2nd Viscountess Bolingbroke in the 18th century now on display in the Dressing Room of Lydiard House, showed jasmine, narcissi and roses. These helped the Lydiard Park gardening team source historically accurate plants for this Georgian Walled Garden.
Work began in 2006 to replant the Walled Garden perennials, annuals, trimmed shrubs and fruit trees. The gardeners were supported by a huge team of volunteers working to restore this historic garden to its former glory. It opened to the public in May 2007 and, as the planting has become more established, is a fascinating garden to visit in all seasons.


Fire Truck Park is a great local destination for families with young children. In addition to a large San Ramon Valley logo'd fire truck play structure with slides and poles, the park includes a large grass area, swings, tables with a BBQ area and a sand area. There are also game tables and a tricycle circle. Fire Truck Park is located at Arlington Way and Halifax Way in the Windemere community of San Ramon.
A fire safety theme has been incorporated into many design elements of the park including the playground equipment, artwork, and landscaping. Fire Truck Park has several interesting art features and public art pieces. Most notable is the seat wall that separates the sand from the play structures. The side of the wall that faces the sandbox contains sixty unique tiles that were created by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District firefighters, staff and their families. Other art pieces in the park include a bronze fireman statue and a fire hose sculpture.
Fire Truck Park opened on August 18, 2007 with beautiful weather and a large, enthusiastic crowd. Over 1,000 residents attended the opening ceremonies at which Fire District Board President Ken Sandy and San Ramon Mayor H. Abram Wilson released a ceremonial red ribbon from atop two outstretched aerial ladders marking the official park opening. Children swarmed the play structures, participated in hula-hoop contests, had their faces painted, laughed with Scooter the Clown and played parachute games on the large lawn. The smiling crowd also enjoyed fresh-popped Kettle Corn and frozen Jamba Juice smoothies while collecting opening day souvenirs.


With artificial turf, you can enhance the appearance and functionality of your property. Our team at Goat Turf works to provide our customers with quick and efficient artificial turf installations. Here’s what the typical process for installing turf looks like:
Site Evaluation and Preparation
The best way to start is with a thorough site evaluation. Professionals assess the area to identify potential challenges and determine the most effective approach. This step involves measuring the dimensions, analyzing the existing soil, and considering factors like drainage and sunlight exposure. Proper site preparation is key to laying the foundation for a successful installation.
Clearing and Grading
Before an installer can lay the turf down, a team will need to clear vegetation, debris, and obstacles. This provides a clean and level surface for the turf. Grading follows, involving reshaping the terrain to promote proper water drainage and create a smooth, even base.
In some cases of artificial turf installation, excavation may be necessary to remove excess soil or create a consistent substrate. Once the ground’s prepped, a strong base is needed for the turf’s longevity. The team will spread a layer of crushed aggregate and compact it to create stability, followed by a finer layer, such as decomposed granite or crushed rock, to maintain a smooth and level surface.
Edging and Border Installation
Edging materials are installed along the perimeter of the turf area to define its boundaries and prevent the turf from shifting. These materials, including treated wood, plastic bender board, or metal edging, provide a clean separation between the turf and other surfaces.
Artificial Turf Unrolling and Cutting
With the groundwork laid, rolls of synthetic grass are carefully unrolled and positioned over the prepared base. The turf is then carefully cut and shaped to fit the area’s contours, including around trees, flower beds, or other landscaping features.
Seam and Adhesive Application
In cases where multiple rolls of artificial turf are required, installers will carefully join seams. Specialized adhesive and seaming tape are used to create a seamless transition between sections of turf. Proper seaming helps achieve a natural and cohesive look across the entire area.
Securing and Anchoring
To prevent movement or shifting, the edges of the artificial turf are securely anchored to the previously installed edging using nails or staples. This step helps the turf remains in place, even during heavy use or adverse weather conditions.
Infill materials provide stability, cushioning, and support for the turf fibers. Depending on the type of turf and its intended use, various infill materials such as silica sand, rubber granules, or organic infill are spread evenly over the turf and brushed into the fibers.
Turf Grooming and Final Touches
Once the infill is evenly distributed, the artificial turf is groomed to create a natural and inviting appearance. Grooming involves brushing the turf fibers to achieve a uniform texture that emulates the look and feel of natural grass. Any excess infill is removed, and the turf is inspected for imperfections or adjustments.
Artificial Turf Installation Done Right
Professional installation yields the best outcomes in terms of quality, process efficiency, and durability. Without proper preparation, the turf base may not drain and could start to sink over time. Goat Turf teams are experienced in installing artificial turf. Contact us for premium synthetic turf installation today.


Planting trees is not simply an activity that assists improve your environments, it likewise adds to a much healthier environment. Trees provide numerous benefits, from purifying the air to providing color and also reducing energy expenses. If you’re taking into consideration adding trees to your residential or commercial property, it is necessary to purchase a specialist tree planting solution. Right here are a couple of reasons working with specialists for this job is a wise decision.
Expertise as well as Expertise: Expert tree planting solutions have the necessary proficiency as well as expertise to make sure that trees are planted correctly. They comprehend the most effective techniques for planting different kinds of trees and can properly analyze variables such as soil kind, drain, and also sunlight availability. By relying upon professional experience, you can be positive that the trees will certainly be grown in the optimum area for their long-lasting development as well as health and wellness.
Selection of Ideal Tree Variety: Picking the right tree types for your residential property is essential for their lasting survival as well as maintenance. Professional tree planting solutions can assist you pick the most suitable tree types that will thrive in your particular climate as well as dirt problems. They think about aspects such as tree size, growth rate, as well as maintenance requirements. By growing the right trees, you can ensure their effective establishment and also reduce future troubles.
Appropriate Tree Treatment: Planting a tree is simply the very first step in its long-lasting trip. Trees require appropriate treatment and upkeep to ensure their healthy and balanced development and also long life. Professional tree planting solutions typically offer extra solutions such as tree cutting, trimming, fertilizing, and also parasite control. They have the understanding as well as tools required to maintain the wellness of your trees, allowing them to reach their complete capacity.
Time and Expense Cost Savings: Growing trees may seem like a simple job, but it can be lengthy and literally demanding, especially for those without experience. By working with a professional tree growing solution, you can save yourself time and effort. In addition, purchasing expert tree planting from the start can save you money in the future. Appropriately grown and also preserved trees are less vulnerable to illness or structural problems that can bring about expensive tree elimination or residential property damages down the line.
Finally, purchasing an expert tree growing solution is a smart decision if you want to make certain the effective establishment and durability of your trees. Their experience as well as knowledge, together with the choice of appropriate tree types as well as correct tree treatment, will provide you with a beautiful and also growing landscape for years to come. So, if you’re intending to plant trees on your residential property, do not be reluctant to work with professionals who can finish the job right.


The requirement for a fully permeable surface also known as SuDS is increasing. SuDS (Sustainable urban Drainage Systems) is an approach to water management introduced by the Environment Agency in 2011 to help with the quality of our water and manage flood risk.
When building a new hardscape or simply renovating existing areas, allowing water to drain through the materials into run off points is an important part to our future landscapes. If a permeable paving is installed onto a typical base such as asphalt (tarmac), the water that passes through a permeable surface can be harvested or cleared into drains or soak-aways, whilst being puddle free.
The permeability of a resin bound paving like SureSet allows the water to drain through but unlike permeable tarmac, resin bound paving comes with a large range of colours and the ability to achieve the most detailed designs and logos making and possibilities endless and achieving a visually stunning surface area.
An exciting alternative to traditional hardscape surfaces, Resin Bound Paving is a surface that looks impressive with an even greater advantage of being an easy to maintain surfacing that can cope with a high footfall. It is recommend that you regularly sweep resin bound areas using a stiff broom and pressure wash a few times a year to keep its outstanding appearance.
Importantly their paving products are manufactured in the UK and their installations are backed by a 21-Year Guarantee when laid by an approved team. Resin bound installation typically take less time to install than other traditional paving options.
Guaranteed for 21 years against: loose stone; cracking; oil damage; UV degradation; colour change and frost damage.
SureSet products are available Worldwide and they also deliver a supply of products such as TradePack® and ProResin® direct to tradesmen or keen DIY enthusiasts which are available through their online shop.
For more information or a free paving sample and quote, visit the website:
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Ecological and Nature-Based Solutions
Planning, Assessments, Stream and Wetland Design Services, and Mitigation Solutions
Headway Environmental can help guide your project through any environmental compliance challenge with ecological and nature-based solutions. We’ll assess the ecological function of your site and help develop an effective, nature-based approach to prevent, offset, or mitigate the potential impacts of your activities.
Ecological and nature-based solutions focus on the recovery or re-creation of the natural functions of your project site. Our ecological restoration engineers, designers, and scientists will help you understand, assess, restore, and conserve natural systems that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and land development projects that meet both regulatory requirements and community standards.


A vintage wedding venue in Longmont, Colorado - Shupe Homestead
Shupe Homestead of Colorado offers a picturesque setting framed by uncompromising views of Long’s Peak and Mount Meeker. The lovingly and meticulously manicured grounds are dotted with towering Black Walnut and Silver Spruce trees that grace the banks of the serene, reflective pond. Shupe Homestead is adjacent to open space that provides unlimited backdrops for spectacular photos. Whether your style is formal or casual, your guests can relax in the serenity of the peaceful surroundings. The garden boasts acres of exquisite grass, flowers, trees, waterfalls, and several patios. The open reception hall features accent lighting and panoramic windows to frame glorious photographic sunsets.


The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center recently debuted its new imaginative playscape, which began construction in 2017 to make the park more visitor-friendly. The Nature Playscape is just under an acre in size and is directed towards children, aiming to inspire nature play rather than by using traditional playground equipment.
The play area features a “spider’s web” made out of cable, allowing children to pretend they are catching bugs, as well as a “grass climb” made of green spikes with stepping pads allowing children to mimic a grasshopper. Toddlers are kept engaged by playing in the big sandbox or at an area called “Flower Fun,” which invites them to climb around a structure meant to replicate flower petals.
The park grounds, located across from Memorial Park, formerly suffered mass destruction after Hurricane Ike in 2008 and during the devastating drought in 2011, where it lost 50% of its tree canopy. After both weather events, park managers assessed what remained and concluded the park was no longer the grassy prairie it was back in 1967 when it first opened.
Christine Mansfield, senior manager of marketing and development at the nature center, said “land can adapt to how we use it, but ultimately it tells you what it wants to be,” as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Over the past few years, park managers have worked tirelessly to restore more of the land to its natural condition by adding more prairie grass rather than more trees.
The original Nature Center located on the grounds has now been remodeled and converted into a shop, classrooms, and an interactive exhibit. All expenses were paid for because of a fundraising campaign that began in 2012 and has raised a total of $25.8 million.
The park grounds have experienced their fair share of hardships from weather-related events such as having to close its walking trails and dealing with a sinkhole. Nevertheless, the renovations have made the park a more enjoyable place to visit. Bridges have been relocated and elevated, while mulch has been added to trails, all in hopes of avoiding future issues. Visitors are urged to stay on the trails, as there is the possibility of running into some poisonous snakes during your visit.