Urban agglomerations in hill towns of India have emerged as leading tourist destinations in the last decade. In the present scenario, most of these urban hill centers and cities in India are facing the infrastructure related problems to cater the growing demand especially in its transportation network and system. This situation demands for redefining the complex urban form of hills for sustainable growth. Hill towns have their own specific urban form attributes associated with location specific climatic, geographical, cultural and environmental conditions. Urban design measures address urban form to its uppermost intensity with strong theoretical base. This is where the role of urban design for formulating the future development in hills becomes critical for achieving desirable urban growth in future. In the present context, Shimla town has been taken as study area. Shimla also known as queen of hills is experiencing growth in all directions and city core is facing huge problems especially related to its infrastructure. High inflow of floating population has resulted in the major breakdown in its transport system. This alarming situation calls a need for introducing alternative routes and modes for inter-city connectivity.This research is an attempt to address these issues from urban design perspective. The idea of this research is to guide sustainable urban form while defining the influence of transport mode and route choice for energy efficient hill city. Park system and public places along the multimodal corridor will also improve the travel experience in hill city. Henceforth inducing alternative modes of transportation will completely redefine the urban form of hill areas. One can conclude that urban design approach helps in improving the visual qualities of movement corridors.
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|Page Count||56 pages|
|Type of Publication||Textbook|
|Keywords||Urban design, Hill towns, Sustainable transport|


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This is a mulch that is first grinded from hard wood. It then sits and ages. After it has aged, it is processed through the grinder another time, resulting in a quality, high-standard mulch.
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Table of Contents
- Factors to Consider When Cleaning up a Yard Factors to Consider When Cleaning up a Yard
- How to Do a Proper Yard Cleanup: Steps to Follow
- Rake the Yard
- Prune and trim trees
- Get rid of branches and debris
- Top-dress the yard
- Deal with weeds: mow and edge
- Fill bare patches with topsoil and grass seed
- Use disease and pest prevention
- Clean and repair walkways and patios
- Fertilize your yard
- Remove old mulch and add new mulch
The thought of cleaning up an unkempt yard can feel overwhelming. One look at the overgrown grass, weeds, and dead vegetation, and it might be hard to even know where to start.
Well, turning your lawn into an inviting outdoor oasis doesn’t have to be a headache. There are a few factors to consider before you even start, to make the process as rewarding and efficient as possible:
Factors to Consider When Cleaning up a Yard
Time of the year
Ideally, you should take care of your yard throughout the year. But if that’s asking for too much, you can limit your yard cleanup to an optimal season. This would vary depending on where you live in the United States.
If you live in Southwestern and West Coast states like California, Arizona, and Colorado, you can choose to clean your yard almost any time of the year. In the North and Midwest, where it’s generally colder, yard cleanup is best done in spring. The ground is drier during this period and thus easier to work with.
Before you start cleaning up the yard, you need to make sure it is free of sharp objects, broken glass, and debris.
Your yard waste can range from leaves and grass clippings to debris and heavy materials (if you’re repairing your garden shed or removing whole trees).
Small yard waste, such as leaves and branches, can be used as mulch. Mulching will prevent soil erosion and weed growth.
Heavier waste that needs to be disposed of requires more consideration. Most times, trying to get rid of yard waste yourself involves doing something illegal. So the best option usually is to hire a garbage disposal company. It’s faster, safer, and way less stressful. Check out more ways to get rid of yard waste.
The basic equipment needed for a proper yard cleanup includes a rake, a shovel, pruning shears, a lawnmower, and a leaf blower.
Check the weather forecast before starting work. You want to avoid working during extreme heat, rain, or strong winds.
Set aside enough time to complete the job. Yard cleaning can take longer than anticipated, so be prepared to work for several hours or even multiple days.
How to Do a Proper Yard Cleanup: Steps to Follow
Rake the yard
Rake the yard to remove debris, dead grass, and fallen leaves, which can suffocate your lawn if left untouched. You can also use a lawn vacuum or leaf blower for this purpose. Rake when the temperature has climbed to the 50s to avoid raking into wet ground.
As mentioned, fallen leaves can be used as mulch, or you can add them to a compost pile if you have one.
Prune and trim trees
Cut off broken, dead, or disfigured branches. Late winter or early spring is the best time to prune evergreens or shrubs.
When pruning for aesthetics (i.e., removing live branches simply to improve a tree’s appearance), be aware that it is not something to be done indiscriminately. To avoid cutting badly and exposing the tree to severe damage, never cut the branch collar.
The branch collar is a distinct bulge at the base of every branch. It connects the branch to the tree trunk or an older branch and helps to heal pruning cuts. Always cut above the branch collar so the tree can heal properly. But never leave too much of a branch, as it’ll be an open stub that can expose the tree to decay.
When pruning young trees, each branch you remove will affect the tree’s growth. Removing too many branches can lead to the tree’s decline.
Get rid of branches and debris
You might be surprised to see how littered your yard is after the snow has gone. Remove all the fallen branches and debris and pack them into trash bags to be disposed of.
Top dress the yard
Once you’ve raked the lawn, it’s time to top-dress it. Top dressing involves spreading a layer of compost or organic material, such as peat moss, over your lawn. You can do this with a rake. This process can improve soil health, retain moisture, and help to reduce weed growth.
Deal with weeds: Mow and edge
Early spring is the best time to remove weeds, as they grow stronger during the summer. You can deal with weeds by mowing and edging the lawn. Mowing is most effective when done early (spring), as it keeps the weeds from flowering.
Don’t “over-mow” or mow the grass too short, so it doesn’t look dead. When mowing, you want the grass to be just a little higher than the curb. Edging keeps the lawn within bounds and nicely lined up with your patio.
Apart from mowing or simply pulling them out with your hands, another way to deal with weeds is to use herbicides, which could be pre-emergent or post-emergent. Pre-emergents are self-explanatory; to be used before the weeds emerge, usually in March and April.
Post-emergent herbicides are best used in late spring, after the weeds have flowered. Apply evenly over the entire lawn for the best results.
Fill in bare patches with topsoil and grass seed
Bare patches in your lawn can be unsightly. Fill them in with topsoil and grass seed. Water the area regularly until the new grass takes root.
If you’re using pre-emergents in spring to deter weeds, this would also stop your new grass from growing. One way to deal with this situation is to plant grass seeds in autumn, after the pre-emergent has done its job. If you think you can’t wait, then plant the grass seeds in spring, and give them enough time to establish before applying pre-emergents.
To seed, loosen the soil with a rake and spread some compost into the area. Sprinkle the grass seeds (not too much) and then cover the spots with straw mats or grass clippings to keep the seeds in place. Water daily to keep the soil moist but not too soggy.
Use disease and pest prevention
Pests can cause serious damage to your yard and undo all your good work if left unchecked. Use organic or chemical pest control methods to prevent infestations and protect your yard from disease. You can also consider planting disease-resistant plants.
Clean and repair walkways and patios
Sweep or pressure wash patios, decks, and walkways to remove debris, dirt, and stains. This can drastically make your yard look more appealing. You can also repair damage such as cracked tiles and rotten wood. It’s best to leave repairs to the professionals.
Fertilize your yard
Late spring is a great time to fertilize your lawn. During this period, the grass is eager to grow and needs more nutrients. In early spring, the grass is focused on strengthening its roots. Fertilizing during this period might divert this focus to developing leaves, which doesn’t give the roots enough time to grow.
Apply fertilizer lightly, as heavy nitrogen fertilization can lead to diseases.
Remove old mulch and add new mulch
If you mulched for winter, you want to remove the old mulch and add a new one. Mulch compacts during winter thanks to the rain and snow. This makes it harder for water and soil to reach the soil below.
Adding new mulch to your lawn can reduce weed growth, reduce erosion, and maintain soil moisture. Mulching is typically done after edging and trimming. Apply mulch around perennials to keep them healthy during winter. The dead leaves and branches you’ve collected can come in handy as mulch. However, the best mulch material is hardwood bark.
Your Dream Summer Backyard is Within Reach…
Whether it serves as your private retreat for sunbathing or a scenic wonderland for impressing guests, an aesthetic yard is always going to be a major brag. Devote a couple of hours or even a few days to the cleanup, or better yet, hire a yard cleanup service if it’s looking like too much work. Never forget to plan how you’ll get rid of the trash you’ll create in the process.


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It was also a nice opportunity to relearn some landscape photography. I found myself struggling to find compositions that I really liked, especially at 35mm. I think I need to spend a bit more time with landscapes, especially when I’m dealing with wider vistas that are a bit more distant. I don’t think any of these photos are particularly riveting, but I hope that they bring you a bit of calmness for the weekend.


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The indoor areas of your house have different characteristics than the outdoor areas of your house. It’s necessary for you to decorate the indoor areas and the outdoor areas of your house so that you can make your house look more attractive. There are many things that you can do to decorate the indoor areas of your house. You can buy a beautiful dining table for your dining room and apply the right paint on your living room’s walls. You also can enhance the beauty of the indoor areas of your home by installing the right flooring. On the other hand, you also need to decorate the outdoor areas of your house as well. One of the most essential parts of the outdoor areas of your house is your lawn. You can make your lawn looks more attractive by creating a garden or growing grass. These days you even can use artificial grass Apache Junction to make your lawn looks greener.
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Growing grass on your lawn might require you to spend a huge amount of money and time. If you don’t have enough time to maintain the grass and you don’t want to spend money for buying gas and paying for water, choosing artificial grass might be the best solution that you can find these days. Unlike natural grass, artificial grass doesn’t require you to maintain the grass regularly. You don’t need to trim the grass since the grass won’t grow. You also don’t need to water your lawn since the artificial grass doesn’t need any water. There are so many benefits that you can get if you choose artificial grass over natural grass. The first benefit that you can get is that the artificial grass Apache Junction allows you to have more beautiful lawn without have to use too much effort. You don’t need to use fertilizer on the grass and you don’t need to be worried about any pests.
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People in Levenmouth are being urged to share their views and help shape the future of the Promenade.
Fife Council allocated £25,000 towards the regeneration of the prom and worked with organisations and individuals throughout the area to select nine options.
The options, which include a cycle lane, improved lighting and a garden space design, will be up for the public vote on January 11 and taking place at the Kino Cinema between 3-7 pm.
Fife Council’s community manager for Levenmouth, Dave Paterson, explained: “We’re funding this project to the tune of £25,000 and are really looking forward to that money making a difference to our promenade.
“The aim is to involve local people in deciding how public funding is spent in their area, and deciding which projects should receive funding by taking part in a voting process.”
The process is known as ‘participatory budgeting’ and gives the public the chance to have a direct say in how money is used and how it can make a difference to their community.
Cllr Ken Caldwell, convenor of Levenmouth area committee, is encouraging as many local people as possible to get involved in making these important decisions. He said: “We want to see lots of people coming along to the event, get together, and vote on the nine proposals identified at a community consultation held on 27th September to decide how this money should be spent for the benefit of the community".
“Your vote is important for this to happen to improve our Leven Promenade.”
The nine options are the creation of cycle lanes, a garden design, improved accessibility, improved signage, improvements to the skatepark, improvements to the play area, the building of a bandstand/music area, the installation of picnic benches and open shelters, and the creation of an outdoor classroom.


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We always knew we wanted raised garden beds built with rocks. I am sharing how we built them and what we learned along the way.
These days, it seems that everyone is talking about and having raised garden beds. There are so many advantages to them so that we finally decided to put some in our garden.
But we didn’t want to build them from wood or metal. I wanted them to blend into the garden of our 1910 Victorian shingle-style home. So we needed something else. Finding that solution is what kept us from putting them in for a while.
Now, I am so happy to report we did!
Why raised garden beds?
Before putting in raised garden beds, we wanted to make sure we were aware of the benefits. And the drawbacks because there are some.
Growing vegetables in garden beds help control weeds.
And because the garden beds are raised, it’s easier on your back and knees when it comes to planting, caring for the vegetables, and harvesting.
Since those beds are clearly defined spaces, nobody will be walking on soil. Veggies like fluffy soil, not compacted down by foot traffic.
It’s easier to put good soil into a frame instead of having to dig it into the existing soil at ground level. Amending the soil later is also easier.
The big drawback is that they tend to need more water than if you planted vegetables in the ground. We decided that that wasn’t enough of a negative for us.
It can also be quite expensive depending on what material you end up using AND how many beds you build. Read on what we did …
Raised garden beds with rocks?
Using rocks to build garden beds seems a bit more unusual. At least, I couldn’t find many tutorials on that.
You see, our garden has a lot of hardscapes already. All of that is low walls built from rocks. These rocks are “native” to our area as they are mined here. Many if not most of the 100+-year-old homes in our area have the same bluestone walls.
Not only did we believe that metal or wood garden beds would look a bit off but we actually thought that raised beds with rocks would blend in much better.
We also happened to have a big pile of rocks and thick flagstone that our neighbor had given us some time ago. It was the same blue stone used elsewhere in our garden. At the time, we weren’t exactly sure how we would use them but who can say “no” to something free, right?
Well, I am glad we did because these rocks and flagstone were just perfect for our raised garden beds.
How to build a raised garden bed with rocks?
There are so many good tutorials and videos that will teach you how to build raised garden beds from metal or wood if that is what you would like to do.
Instead, we wanted to build ours with rocks.
The concept is still the same: after you consider your location, you decide how big you want them. We went with 4′ x 9′ which worked really well with our space.
4′ wide is standard as it allows you to easily reach into the middle of the beds from both sides. There really isn’t any standard for the length but 9′ is what worked best for our space.
I just put wooden sticks into the ground where the four corners of the beds would be and connected them with string.
Now came the hard part: we had to move the rocks from the pile to where we wanted to build the beds. I ended up doing that with our son. We loaded the suitable stones into a wheelbarrow and wheeled them over.
I have to admit that I have never built a wall, let alone a rock wall. But in my usual fashion, I am thinking “how hard can it be” and I’ll just figure it out.
The method we used was just stacking the rocks. It’s a bit like Tetris. We started with finding the thicker, flatter pieces for the bottom and really big stones for the corners.
Then, we continued just stacking more rocks on top. This involved some trial and error. Sometimes, rocks would just topple over so we had to move them around or start a small section all over again.
Yes, moving the stones is hard because they’re heavy but I didn’t think it was too hard. I actually really enjoyed the process!
How to fill the vegetable beds?
Since we were putting the raised beds where there was a lot of oxalis and grass, we put down cardboard inside the stone frames. I know that that will kill those weeds for now. However, I am hoping that it takes care of them for the long term!
We then bought 3 cubic yards of garden soil locally. It is a veggie blend consisting of sandy loam, green waste compost, horse manure, cow manure, grape compost, and fir bark. My husband picked it up with his old pick-up truck. He was able to move the 3 cubic yards in 2 runs.
Again, using shovels, buckets, and wheelbarrows we emptied the garden soil into the beds leveling them out a bit as we went.
I guess in the end it didn’t matter but we built and filled in two stages: I had first built the frames and filled them with about 1+ cubic yards of the good soil. Then we realized that we had more soil coming AND wanted our beds to be deeper than what we had. I simply raised the walls on all sides so that the beds could take another 1+ cubic yards of soil. The beds ended up being about 10″ deep.
My estimate is that we used a bit more than 2 cubic yards of garden soil. The rest sits in a pile waiting to be used in other areas of our garden or at a later time. It might just get better over time!
Once we had the soil in place, we raked it to make it even. My husband brought out his super long level (8 feet!) and we used that to make sure that the soil was pretty much level. It might not matter so much once the plants are all in but in the beginning, we didn’t want water running off to one side.
While I have a lot of seeds sprouting inside the house, I direct-sowed some that do better with that method. Carrots, for example, strawberries, rhubarb, and New Zealand spinach.
We love the durable and durable copper plant labels that give the beds a very classy look.
Everything else will get planted when the plants are big enough.
Stay tuned to see how the veggies are turning out and how we are finding our raised rock garden beds over time!
Living in Northern California, I am hoping to get three if not four seasons out of these beds. I can’t wait to plant and harvest cabbage for my own sauerkraut!


Summer Institute 2011 Helps the NYC Parks Department Eradicate Invasive Species
A Summer Institute 2011 class, held at the DC-37 campus, learned firsthand about a problem in New York City parks: the invasive plant species Japanese knotweed.
On August 13, 2011, students traveled to Muskrat Cove, along the Bronx River Expressway, to assist the Bronx River Alliance in planting 150 trees. Since 2005, the New York City Parks Department has been removing and replanting trees to combat the spread of Japanese knotwood. This process removes the weed, places a biodegradable clothlike material on top of the soil that has been cleared of the weed, and places trees in small holes in the cloth. This allows the newly planted trees to grow and establish a root system while the Japanese knotweed is prevented from growing.
The class also visited the Orchard Alley Community Garden in Manhattan, and the American Museum of Natural History. The purpose of this course was to explore the topic of environmental awareness and to explore events in New York City support environmental wellness.


Landscape architecture shapes our perception and enjoyment of the world around us. Join Madhavi Sonar, principal of Sovi Landscape Architecture on a journey through our lands.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Light bites and beverages provided.
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The Philippines-Thailand Friendship Garden in Baguio Botanical Garden is expected to officially open on December 18, 2017. Thailand donated four elephant sculptures to be the highlight of the area.
Anton Ocampo, the park’s labor foreman, said that the planned donation was three cemented elephants. But it was changed to four so the expected inauguration moved from December 5 to December 18.
The elephant is the national animal of Thailand and it is an icon for royalty. According to the Baguio’s Official Website, the inclusion of the concrete elephants near the old bear cage shall be reminiscent of the times when the botanical garden was still the Baguio City Zoological and Botanical garden.
The construction of the friendship garden started in July this year. Sculptors from Thailand are working on the elephant sculptures while the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) takes charge of the landscaping, materials support, and security.
There are also friendship symbols from China, Japan, U.S, South Korea and the City of Vaughan within the park. The friendship pavilions commemorate the relationship between Baguio and its sister cities.


Consultation over your style of planting, together with my knowledge of practicality and design, will achieve a manageable, year-round, attractive garden.
As this is my speciality, I carry out all purchasing and planting of the garden myself.
I can also offer long term maintenance advice as the garden matures.
Tips for Plant Choice
Donít visit the garden centre and buy most of your plants at once, as the tendency will be, if you havnít prior knowledge of the plants, that you may purchase the specimens that look attractive on that day, resulting in your garden looking interesting for a short period only.
Visit a quality garden throughout the year making notes of plants that interest you, re-visiting regularly to watch how they develop. Some might just die back and look quite unattractive, whereas others may develop interesting foliage, colours and shapes and earn their place in your garden.
Investigate to what height the tree will reach on maturity before buying. A tree with a large potential size will require regular pruning to keep it smaller, unless you want a large tree.
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Home Garden and Landscape Management
Use pesticides safely!
— Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label.
— Wash or shower after each use.
— Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before.
— Precisely follow label instructions (and any other directions you have).
— Be cautious when you apply pesticides.
— Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable
for injury or damage resulting from your pesticide use.
Annual and especially perennial weeds require a year-round approach combining several weed control practices into an integrated weed management program. Perennial weeds are especially difficult to control in horticultural sites. Once established, most contain large storage organs such as roots, rhizomes, tubers, or trunks and vines. Some contain thorns, one or more are poisonous, and most are extremely vigorous. All weeds, if left unmanaged, reduce the value of the land they occupy. Control options must weaken perennial weeds or prevent their establishment as perennials in horticultural sites.
Design your landscape In home gardens, orchards, or berry patches, weed control activities can be minimized with careful selection of weeding methods that are compatible with your needs and the desirable plants. Grouping plants that require similar weed control practices will improve efficiencies. Combine several weed control practices into a year-round weed management program designed to prevent weed growth.
Consider the following steps in designing a year-round weed management approach for home landscapes and gardens.
Know your weeds Accurate weed identification is essential for successful weed management in home landscapes and gardens. Learn to identify common weeds by obtaining copies of weed identification publications listed at the end of this section. Also, consult local lawn and garden stores, nurseries, or your county Extension agent and Master Gardeners at the Extension office.
Learn to identify mature and seedling weeds. Correct identification of perennials in the seedling stage can provide control options while the plant is small and vulnerable. After weeds become established as perennials, control options are limited to brief stages within the weed life cycle. Control practices often must be repeated or combined with other methods for maximum control.
Weed control options Year-round weed management combines good crop production practices with as many weed control options as possible. The choice of options depends on their effectiveness and your ability to complete timely and often repetitious tasks.
Prevent seedling weeds from becoming established Control of perennial seedlings within the first 4 to 6 weeks after emergence, when plants are small and easily removed, will prevent their establishment as perennials. Prevent mature plants from producing seed or viable perennial parts such as new tubers or rhizomes.
Proper landscape or crop management This practice shifts the competitive advantage to favor the crop instead of the weed. Choose a site or improve the area for optimum growth of landscape plants. Buy clean topsoil and nursery plants. Control perennial weeds before planting the landscape. If this is impossible, choose vigorous ground covers or ornamental plants that compete against weeds or can be treated easily by combining weed management practices. Plant these ornamentals in closely spaced arrangements, and place fertilizer or use drip irrigation to enhance crop vigor while minimizing weed growth. On some sites, a vigorous turfgrass or living mulch can be managed to suppress weeds.
Plastic mulches These—or, better yet, woven mats covered with bark—will control most weeds, including many perennials, except weeds like quackgrass or yellow nutsedge with sharp underground rhizomes. Woven mats block perennial weed emergence while allowing complete drainage and oxygen exchange into the soil. After installation, prevent weed establishment within the bark mulch.
Use drip irrigation for berries or orchards in home food gardens to direct fertilizer and water to crops rather than broadcasting it for use by weeds. Minimize the open space by interplanting short-duration vegetables between crops of longer duration. Select crops and planting dates that rapidly form a complete canopy to shade weeds. Green beans, cucumbers, and squash are good examples of broadleaf vegetables that provide competitive canopies. In berries and tree fruits, dwarf turfgrasses can be managed as a living mulch. Turfgrasses reduce weed growth by filling 50 to 66% of the space with a competitive cover while a weed-free strip is maintained within the tree or berry row.
Cultivation or hand removal This method requires frequent scouting and cutting or pulling. Annual weeds must be cut just below the soil surface to prevent re-sprouting from buds on the stem. Always maintain a sharp hoe or knife and minimize soil disturbance. Shallow cultivation is required in tree fruits and berries to avoid scarring roots. Fewer weeds will grow after the initial population near the soil surface has germinated. Remove weeds such as common purslane from the garden area, since they dry slowly and often re-root. In vegetable gardens, annual tilling will improve planting conditions while controlling most weeds and covering debris from last year. However, tillage conducted too often, or when soils are excessively moist, will promote soil compaction and a “hardpan” usually several inches below the soil surface.
Weed infestations are rarely eliminated using cultivation or hand removal, unless combined with frequent scouting to eliminate new perennial weed seedlings, and starvation of established perennials. Starvation requires cutting the weed every 2 to 3 weeks for 2 years or more to completely prevent storage of food reserves. Repeated harrowing and physical removal of weeds, or drying of the soil will reduce infestations of perennials that remain near the surface. Otherwise, cultivation, and especially rototilling, chops and rapidly spreads most perennial weeds throughout the site.
Herbicidal control Chemicals can selectively control unwanted vegetation when applied correctly. Herbicides require considerable testing to assess potential hazards and to minimize possible crop injury before the product can be sold. Product labels describe specific uses and provide detailed instructions. Users must read and follow label instructions precisely to reduce human exposure and prevent crop injury.
Herbicides often are specially formulated and sold in small packages for use by home landscapers. Always verify that the crop you intend to treat is listed on the package. If not, avoid application to that crop, to reduce possible crop injury and residues in your food. Apply the herbicide to the crop or site exactly as listed on the package. Be especially careful about drift or misapplication to desirable plants. Avoid applications during windy conditions or spraying too close to desirable vegetation not listed on the label.
Apply herbicides at the correct rate or concentration, and time of year. Use one of the methods below depending on label instructions and the weed to be controlled.
- Sprays must be applied precisely to a measured area, or mixed at a specific concentration and applied to wet the weed foliage. Hose-end sprayers are poor choices of application equipment. Rather, use a pressurized hand-held or backpack sprayer, and reserve it for herbicides only. Either calibrate your sprayer by spraying the amount of water on the prescribed area stated on the label (e.g., 1 gal/250 sq ft), or spray the area to be treated with water and measure the amount used. Mix the correct amount of liquid herbicide in water and treat the exact area. While spraying, do not stop to concentrate spray on a specific weed. Apply the spray uniformly over the entire area.
- Spot or foliar spraying directs a narrow stream of spray toward the weed. Herbicides often are diluted to a certain concentration (e.g., 3 Tbsp/quart of water). Spray weed foliage until it is uniformly wet but not dripping.
- Basal spray completely wets the lower 18 inches of all stems or trunks until spray runs down and collects around the collar and exposed roots.
- Stump spray thoroughly drenches newly cut surfaces including bark and exposed roots.
- Concentrate treatments apply undiluted herbicide on newly cut stumps or in frills cut with an ax on larger stumps. Frills must be cut through the bark and undiluted chemical poured into the opening. Drill holes also can be bored in the wood near the outside of the trunk, filled with undiluted chemical, and plugged with a dowel.
- Granular herbicides, including “weed and feed” products, also must be applied precisely to known areas. Measure small areas and apply exact quantities of chemical to that area. Avoid using the visual guides printed on product labels because they lack precision.
Pesticide safety requires common sense. Always keep a pesticide in its original container with the label clearly visible. Do not put chemicals in empty food or drink containers. Store herbicides and your sprayer in a locked cabinet, out of the reach of children, away from foods, and in a ventilated area protected from freezing. Rinse the sprayer thoroughly after each use. Let metal sprayers dry to prevent rusting.
Herbicide selection requires information about each weed and herbicide including the precise time of application.
First, identify the weed accurately before studying control options. Next, determine the susceptible growth stage or best time of year to achieve maximum control. Last, consider the unique properties and application requirements for each herbicide. For example, herbicides can be applied selectively to soil or selectively to foliage; or, they can be applied non-selectively to foliage or non-selectively to soil.
- Applying herbicide selectively to soil (preemergence) to kill germinating weed seedlings among established plants. Preemergence herbicides remain near the soil surface where weed roots and shoots absorb the chemical and die. Established perennials survive because their roots grow beneath the treated layer.
If you want to use this type of herbicide in annual flower and bulb beds and in certain vegetables, ask for products that contain trifluralin or oryzalin. Verify that your crop or site is listed on the label.
If you want to use this kind of herbicide around established shrubs, trees, berries, tree fruits, and conifers, ask for products containing trifluralin, oryzalin, or dichlobenil. Do not apply around conifers or over ground covers. Apply dichlobenil only in midwinter when temperatures are above freezing but below 50°F and when a rain will follow your application. Do not apply around conifers or over ground covers. Dichlobenil volatilizes (evaporates) into the atmosphere when temperatures are too warm.
- Applying herbicide selectively to foliage (postemergence) kills undesirable foliage, such as broadleaf weeds growing in turf. Selective foliar herbicides are absorbed mostly by leaves and move through the weed’s vascular system to growth sites; there, the chemical disrupts growth and thus leads to death. To use this type of herbicide safely, you must know both the weed’s susceptibility and the desired plant’s tolerance to the chemical. Apply these herbicides carefully to prevent drifting or volatilizing onto nearby susceptible, desirable plants.
In lawns, herbicides containing 2,4-D, MCPP, MCPA, and dicamba will control most broadleaf weeds. However, if these chemicals drift they can injure or kill adjacent plants. Select products with very small amounts of dicamba, or be extremely careful in applying dicamba, because it can injure or kill susceptible trees or shrubs growing in or near the treated lawn. The desired plants’ roots under the lawn can absorb dicamba, resulting in injury. Apply these herbicides when air temperatures are below 70°F.
In landscapes, the postemergence grass herbicides containing fluazifop or sethoxydim will control certain annual grasses and suppress or control some perennial grasses growing among broadleaf plants. All fine fescues and annual bluegrass are tolerant. Often, a surfactant is needed to enhance the weed’s uptake of the herbicide.
- Applying herbicide non-selectively to foliage (either a contact-type herbicide or a systemic-type herbicide) kills most treated plants. The treatment can still be selective, however, if you use certain timing—destroying emerged weeds before you plant the desired plants—or if you carefully direct the chemical on the weed, avoiding contact with desirable foliage. This type of herbicide does not leave long-lasting residues in soil.
Contact herbicides such as glufosinate (Finale), diquat, herbicidal soaps (Safer), and pelargonic acid or cacodylic acid products disrupt cell membranes, causing leakage and rapid desiccation of foliage. Small, rapidly growing broadleaf weeds and annual grasses with exposed growing points are most sensitive. Most perennial weeds re-grow soon after treatment because foliage is controlled but roots survive. Some products include acifluorfen or oxyfluorfen to broaden the spectrum of weed control, or to hasten foliage death.
Acetic and/or citric acids cause cell contents to leak, resulting in burned leaves of small, actively growing broadleaf and grass weeds. However, if growing points of grasses are protected beneath the soil surface, control will be erratic, and nonexistent for perennial weeds with ample reserves of starches and nutrients. Perennial weed leaves will be burned with these products. However, buds from rhizomes or roots below the treated area will require multiple treatments.
Research has shown that some perennial weeds can be controlled with repeated tillage every 3 wk for 3 yr. Claims of “changing soil pH with drenches” or that the drench has “no effect on soilborne organisms” need to be considered with common sense. Soils are buffered against fast changes of pH, and most soil organisms respond quickly to environmental conditions. These are weak acids but require careful handling during application. They can irritate the skin or harm eyes and throat. In Oregon and Washington, registrations and labels differ due to differing interpretations of laws and how companies are registering the products. Users and purchasers need to be informed and to know that they are responsible for their decisions.
Systemic herbicides enter leaves and move to sites in the plant that control growth. This type of herbicide can control many perennial weeds, although application timing is critical.
- Glyphosate (several products) controls a wide range of grasses and broadleaf plants by inhibiting production of three essential amino acids, or protein building blocks, in plants. The herbicide moves more efficiently from leaves to perennial roots if it is applied to actively growing foliage, usually in midseason before bloom; consult label for details on specific weeds. In soil, glyphosate is chelated, that is, rendered ineffective. Repeated glyphosate treatment of weeds in Australian orchards over several years has resulted in weed biotypes that resist the treatment. To minimize the chance for weeds to develop resistance, rotate and combine weed control practices. Avoiding dominance and infestations by a single weed over many years also contributes to biodiversity and control.
- Triclopyr and 2,4-D products applied to foliage and cut stems will control many broadleaf and woody plants. Choose amine formulations to reduce the chance that the herbicide will volatilize and move to neighbors’ property or to desired plants on your property. Crossbow is a combination of triclopyr and 2,4-D in an ester formulation. It must be applied when temperatures will be below 60°F for a couple of days to prevent volatility.
- Applying nonselective persistent herbicides to soil (soil residuals and sterilants) controls all vegetation for an extended time, for example on driveways, along foundations, or under fence lines. Desirable plants can be severely injured if their roots grow into the treated area or if treated soil is moved. This type of herbicide product contains prometon, monobor chlorate, sodium chlorate, or sodium metaborate.
HOME GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT—Year-round Weed Management
Designing a year-round weed management program requires planning and timely implementation. First, identify and prioritize the weeds infesting your home landscape or garden. You may decide to simply mow a weed that infests sod between buildings, while poison-oak or field bindweed may be intolerable near the front door or in your garden. Also, improve your weed and crop management efficiency by grouping plants that require similar practices.
Second, combine several control methods with management practices to improve crop competitiveness. Interplant crops and space plants closely to shade and compete against weeds. In food production areas, isolate perennial weed infestations and plan an attack while crops are absent. Always keep seedlings or new plants from becoming established plants, especially as perennial weeds. Apply controls at the correct time. If you choose to apply herbicides, read the enclosed information and the product label. Then calibrate your equipment and apply precisely the amount stated on the package.
Last, evaluate and continually monitor the infestation. Modify your choice of controls if results are not satisfactory. Remember, weed control requires patience and persistence!
Information about creeping woodsorrel, mistletoe, nutsedge, poison-oak, wild blackberry, and weed management in landscapes is available from University of California http://ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/menu.weeds.html


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Ryder Park in San Mateo, California is a unique park is it is located on an piece of land that was once used as a landfill. Many evenings while living in San Mateo I visited the park for a walk on Bay bicycle path. The park is located next the San Francisco Bay and offers beautiful views of the Bay. The air traffic for San Francisco International Airport, SFO, flies directly over the Bay. The planes make for some great photos and here is one of my favorites from Ryder Park.


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Venue: Budapest XXII. district
Client: XXII. district, Budafok-Teteny Municipality
Landscape architecture: CorvinusUniversity of Budapest – Department of Garden and Open Space Design – Balazs ALMASI, Antal GERGELY – co-workers: Szilvia TANCZOS, Rita VARGA
Architecture: TU Budapest – Department of Architectural History and Monument: Laszlo DARAGO, Péter RABB
Road network & utilities: KISS, Csaba
Water network: SZÉKELY, Lajos
Electrical network: BENKŐ, Zoltán
Flags/typography: KISS, Zsombor
Statics: SZLANCSIK, László
Irrigation plan: TÖRÖK, Csaba
Date of design: 2008-2012
Contractor: Epkar Zrt.
Area: 15.000 m2
Cost (POS): 850.000 EUR
Photos: Balazs ALMASI
Rehabilitating the historical centre
The complex revitalization of Nagytétény’s historical centre, an area of almost 1,5 hectares, was completed in the summer of 2013. In addition to the restoration of several buildings, this included providing a new character for key communal places in the centre of the district, i.e. the former marketplace, now Szent Flórián square, the new Országzászló square, the main square (Szentháromság square), along with the forecourt of the new cultural centre, the churchyard, the forecourt of the library, formerly a synagogue, and the streets that connect these, Kastélymúzeum street and Szent Flórián street.
In addition to creating liveable urban environment, the project also sought to enhance lateral access to Nagytétényi road, so as to connect the new development areas along the Danube, as well as the Nagytétény Castle Museum, to the main artery of life in the district.


We expect the line between indoor and outdoor living space to become increasingly blurred in 2017 as more and more homeowners turn their attention to creating lifestyle spaces in their homes and backyards. Increasingly, those spaces are incorporating both natural and entertainment elements.
Probably the biggest trend to watch in our area will be the addition of a lot of technology into your outdoor living space. You’ll see unique applications of lighting using OLED technology – which can be very thin, flexible, color changing, and tied into smart home systems to coordinate with other landscape features. There will be a big uptick in the use of wireless audio and wi-fi incorporated into landscapes. Automation will also be on the rise, with autonomous lawnmowers and smarter irrigation technology coming to market.
Indigenous materials are also becoming increasingly important as homeowners want to honor the natural landscape, encourage native species, and conserve water. Nurseries are beginning to stock more highly regional materials. Hyper-local gardening is becoming a big buzzword, wherein boulders, trees and plants are being relocated within a few miles or even within the same garden to keep that native feel. You’ll also see that idea in the furnishings and décor being used. Locally crafted pieces or items made with native materials will be in demand. Also trending in 2017 will be a turn toward more organic shapes flowing around smaller, more intimate furniture groupings. It will be a mix of an old-fashioned, shabby-chic or DIY aesthetic with bold pops of modern-lined pieces or colors.
Speaking of color pops, landscape trends will be taking a page from the fashion world with color blocking in 2017. You’ll see lots of solids in rugs, curtains, pillows and pots this year to be combined in interesting ways. Walls and fences will get color, too, as a way to draw attention further into the landscape and create spaces.
Of primary importance will be incorporating lifestyle elements into the outdoor space. Whether you’re adding that outdoor kitchen or the low-maintenance gas fire pit, enjoying leisure time outdoors and making the space about entertaining will continue to be a focus in 2017. An interesting shift is that play space isn’t just for kids these days. You’ll see a return to the days of outdoor family gaming, including space for things like corn hole, lawn Yahtzee, or tetherball. The focus is less on play structures and more on unstructured play, where it’s ok for kids to dig, climb, and explore. Designers are incorporating rock beds, fruit trees and freeform logs into their designs to create a more wild, less manicured space. There is less emphasis on expansive lawns and more use of grasses that need less mowing and less water. Some are opting for artificial turf in play areas and beds of prairie grasses and native wildflowers in other areas to reduce the need for water. For those who want a more natural feel, organic gardening is making a stronger than ever showing. Plants that attract pollinators are becoming increasingly important as honeybees face more environmental threats.
Will you be updating your backyard in 2017? What features do you plan to incorporate?


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A Cut Above the Rest: Meet Your Top Notch Tree Service===
When it comes to the maintenance of your landscape, trees are an essential component. Trees not only add beauty to the scenery but also provide shade, oxygen, and a habitat for birds and other wildlife. However, trees require constant care and attention to remain healthy and attractive. That’s where a top-notch tree service comes in. A professional tree service ensures that your trees are well-cared for, healthy, and safe. In this article, we’ll take a look at what makes a tree service top-notch and why you should choose one for your landscape.
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A top-notch tree service employs certified arborists who are experts in the art of tree care. Arborists are trained professionals who have the knowledge and skills to provide expert care for trees. They can diagnose and treat diseases, prune branches, and provide advice on how to keep your trees healthy. A certified arborist is a guarantee that your trees are in good hands.
From Branch to Stump: Comprehensive Tree Solutions
A top-notch tree service offers comprehensive tree solutions. They don’t just trim trees and remove dead branches; they provide a wide range of services, including tree planting, fertilization, disease diagnosis, and treatment, among others. Whether you need a tree removed or want to enhance the beauty of your landscape, a top-notch tree service has a solution for you.
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Healthy trees are the secret to a beautiful landscape. A top-notch tree service ensures that your trees are healthy and well-cared for. They provide regular maintenance services such as pruning, fertilization, and disease treatment to ensure that your trees are healthy and thriving.
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A native of South Africa where it is adaptable to most conditions, most soils but prefers an open, sunny position. It is both frost and drought hardy.
A perennial clumping plant, it grows to a height of 1 metre (3ft) with a spread of 1 metre. The stem is erect and flowering, the leaves are dark green, glossy and strap-like; the flowers are blue and tubular, with up to 200 blooms occurring in large globular heads in summer.
Propagation is easy by seed or by division of the clump.


Landscaping is a great way to improve the look of any area. Believe it or not, landscaping can be a relatively simple process. Not every landscaping job requires the need to hire professionals that will cost an arm and a leg. Here are a few easy tips to help you get started.
If you plan to landscape your yard, be sure to do a good amount of research on the best types of plants for your area. Some grasses grown better in warmer regions, while others can survive a tough winter with ease. The same can be true for various bushes and trees.
It is generally a good idea to evaluate the sunlight that is available to you before you start landscaping. This way you can plan what sort of plants will go where so that they receive the optimal amount of sunlight. You don’t want to have plants die because of too little or too much sun exposure.
Unlike what most people think, you do not need to hire a designer or landscaper to do you desired projects. You will spend a lot of money in the long run that you do not need to. However, it can never hurt to speak with landscaper who can set you in the right direction as far as what you should do.
When it comes to landscaping, the timing of your purchases can mean everything. Buying certain items during certain seasons can mean paying much less for those items. Make sure you are paying attention to sales, but at the same time, you must also make sure you are sticking with your plan as well.
Whenever you are taking on a landscaping project yourself, you should always take into account your plant’s water use. Whether you are using drought-tolerant plants or plants that are very lush and green, the amount of water they use will vary drastically. Make sure that you understand what your watering needs will be before selecting your plants.
Consider using rain barrels to water your yard. Rain barrels are easy to add to any yard, and they serve the purpose of collecting rain water. You can then use that rain water to hydrate your lawn, and plants. This is an easy way to save on the cost of watering plants, and it is an environmentally friendly option too.
Whenever you are designing your own landscape, be sure and make use of stones and pebbles in your design. Decorative stones and pebbles add a nice contrast to the greenery supplied by your plants and can really enhance the look of your entire landscape. Just make sure to pick stones that compliment your landscape.
Before you decide on a landscape plan, be sure to consider the amount of maintenance it will require. Depending on the plants you use and the climate you live in, you could need to water your lawn everyday. Additionally, some grasses may require you to cut your lawn more than once per week. Be sure you have the time to care for your new lawn.
A great way to really make your landscaping stand out is to use flowering trees. This can really add some vibrancy to your landscape as it can add lots of different colors. Consider using these items as a border to your entire landscaping design. When the trees blossom, it will really look great.
Before beginning your next landscaping endeavor, check your local city or town’s by-laws to ensure that what you are doing is in accordance with the city’s plans and rules. Otherwise, you might face a situation where the landscaping work you do is removed as a result of the city enforcing your violation.
If you are thinking of renovating your landscaping, try to utilize low-maintenance plants, and structures in your plan. This will reduce the amount of time you are maintaining your landscaping, and maximize the amount of time you can enjoy it. If you do not choose this type of landscaping, you will be upset when you are sweating in the summer maintaining your landscaping.
Choose plants that will thrive in the planting environment. The best plants will be those that are native to the area. By using plants native to the area they will be properly adapted to the watering demands and temperatures. For example, if you live in a cooler climate and plant tropical plants, the plants will be harder to maintain, and it will be necessary to move those plants indoors in the winter.
So now you know that landscaping can be a snap. As stated before, you don’t have to call in the professionals to do all of your landscaping. You can do many of your own landscaping projects by yourself or with the help of your family. Use the tips from this article to give you some great ideas.


Early Vision For Fairgrounds Site Revealed
Early redevelopment plans for the Montgomery County Fairgrounds were unveiled yesterday by Premier Health and the University of Dayton.
Developers envision a walkable, and environmentally sustainable neighborhood that includes mixed income housing, green space, and retail shops. The historic roundhouse is also expected to be a feature of the neighborhood.
The project is aimed at boosting economic development in the downtown area.
The vision was created by Columbus-based urban design planning firm NEXT. Company officials say they took input from more than 600 people who submitted ideas during the planning process.
The master plan for the 38-acre site is not yet finished. It’s expected to be finalized in early spring.
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Researcher and educationist Doğan Yücel wrote about the 400-year-old Shalimar Gardens, known as the ‘paradise corners’ of Lahore. Yücel explained the history of the gardens, their architectural features and what they mean for Pakistan.
Shalimar Gardens is a historic garden complex in Lahore, Pakistan. The gardens date to the period when the Mughal Empire was at its peak artistically and aesthetically. Today they are considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in Pakistan. Besides the Shalimar Gardens, the Mughal Empire had gardens in Srinagar known as Nishat Bagh and Chasm-e-Shahi, in Sheikhupura as Hiran Minar and several other locations in the Subcontinent. They were built to benefit from the cool water in the region, where the summers are humid and hot. They can be deemed akin to today’s parks with swimming pools.
Shalimar Gardens are designed as the “Persian Garden of Eden” to represent an earthly utopia where all the elements of nature and humanity live in perfect harmony. Construction of the gardens began in 1641 during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan and was completed in 1642. Shalimar Gardens was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 as they represent the Mughal Garden Design architecture at its zenith. We would take guest groups to visit this garden in Lahore. The place where the gardens are located was far from the district where we lived.
Where does the name of the garden come from?
According to narrations, palace dignitaries told the Sikh Emperor Maharaja Ranjit Singh that ‘shala’ was a Turkish word meaning pleasure, and ‘mar’ meant a place to live. However, Ranjit Singh named the garden “Shehla Bagh”. ‘Shehla’ means ‘sweetie’ in Persian, besides meanings denoting dark grey or blue-eyed or red-shaded. “Shehla Bagh” also carries meanings like bond of love or garden of love. The courtiers praised the Maharaja for choosing such beautiful names for Lahore’s famous gardens. It was later ordered the gardens to be named and officially written by that name. Today, they are known as the ‘Shalimar Gardens’. In Turkish, ‘şalamar’ means dream fairy. In this respect, meanings such as ‘houri garden, harem, garden of paradise’ are also denoted.
İlhan İrem, a last period poet, has a poem called Şalamar. The first stanza of this poem reads:
My nails traced the pure-white silk
It flowed between my fingers
The magicians’ wobbly dance was on
Wherever I took to the air
Towards there was flying Şalamar
The land and the construction
Shalimar Gardens are next to the Grand Trunk Road, about five kilometres east of Lahore’s Fortress Delhi gate. Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by the Mughal Dynasty mainly to receive guests, although most gardens were open to the public. The design of the gardens was inspired by the ancient gardens in Kashmir built by Shah Jahan’s father, Jahangir Shah. Unlike the gardens in Kashmir, which relied on natural sloping terrain, the land in Lahore is flat so the waterworks required extensive engineering to build artificial waterfalls and terraces.
Shalimar Gardens were designed as a Persian-style Charbagh ‘Garden of Paradise’, a microcosm of an earthly dream. Although the word ‘bagh’ is simply translated as ‘garden’, it also represents the harmony between man and nature. It symbolizes a verse connection between the heaven and the earth. All elements of nature, including the sun, moon and air, find their place in the garden. Shah Jahan’s chronicler, Mohammad Salih Kamboh, noted that the Kashmir gardens in Srinagar inspired the architecture of the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, and a wide variety of trees and flowers were grown in the gardens.
A stable water supply to the structure was established. The project was managed by Khalilullah Khan, one noble in Shah Jahan’s palace, in collaboration with Mullah Ala ul Mulook Tuni. Ali Mardan Khan undertook most of the construction duties and had a 150 km long canal built from the peripheries of Kashmir to bring water to the structure.
The plot of the Shalimar Gardens originally belonged to the Arain Mian Baghbanpura family. Mian Muhammad Yusuf, the head of this family, transferred the plot of Ishaq Pura to Emperor Shah Jahan for the gardens to be built. In response, Shah Jahan conferred the Arain Mian family the administration of the Shalimar Gardens, and the gardens remained under their supervision for over 350 years.
History and architecture
Construction of the gardens began on June 12, 1641 and was completed in 18 months. During the Sikh reign, most of the garden’s marble was looted and used to decorate the Golden Temple and Ram Bagh Palace near Amritsar. The priceless agate gate of the gardens was seized and sold by Lehna Singh Majithia. In 1806, the Maharaja ordered the Shalimar Gardens to be repaired. In 1962, General Ayub Khan ordered the transference of the management of the gardens from the Arain Mian family, as they opposed the martial law in Pakistan. The annual Mela Charaghan Festival was held in these gardens until it was banned by General Ayub Khan in 1958.
The Mughal Gardens were based on the Timurid gardens built in Central Asia and Persia between the 14th and 16th centuries. A high brick wall, richly decorated with fine carvings, was the first step in building a charbagh (Garden of Paradise). Shalimar Gardens are shaped in a rectangle running along the north-south axis, measuring 658×258 meters and covering an area of 16 hectares. The level of each terrace is 4-5 meters higher than the previous level.
The top terrace of the gardens is called Bagh-e Farah Bakhsh, which means pleasure-giving garden. The second and third terraces are both known as Bagh-e Faiz Bakhsh, which means inspiration-giving garden. The first and third terraces are square and the second terrace is narrow rectangular.
Shalimar Gardens in Lahore are the most water-worked of all Mughal palace gardens. They contain 410 fountains and 5 water waterfalls, each pouring into large marble pools known as basins.


Brickell Neighborhood – Where urban living meets natural lifeNovember 28, 2022
The mere mention of the city of Miami evokes images of inviting crystalline beaches and towering, majestic palm trees yet the urban landscape with its glittering skyscrapers over Biscayne Bay is just as impressive and visually stimulating.
Most specifically, Brickell Neighborhood has seen a development boom in the past few years which has meant quite a few things for Miami’s financial district. Mainly, Brickell has become the hub of world-class restaurants, Miami’s tallest high-rises, art and cultural venues, the headquarters of the nation’s top law firms as well as international financial institutions and first-class entertainment. In this dynamic neighborhood is where you will find The Residences at 1428 Brickell.
As with most urban environments, Brickell streets are well lit and filled with pedestrians walking at all hours of the day or using scooters and visitors getting around using CitiBikes. There is accessible public transportation nearby in the form of a Metromover (a free elevated, air-conditioned train a/k/a people mover) at Brickell station.
The free automated people mover is a transportation system operated by Miami-Dade Transit in Miami. It runs through Downtown Miami, Brickell, Park West and Arts and Entertainment District neighborhoods. It winds through Brickell where the Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village malls offer designer shops, countless stores, numerous fine restaurants, and fun entertainment venues. Brickell City Centre is particularly noteworthy in that it is an indoor-outdoor mall with unique architecture which offers its patrons protection from the elements.
But Brickell does not consist of buildings exclusively. The Simpson Park, a rare nature preserve situated right on the edge of Brickell’s financial district, is a compact tropical hardwood hammock providing a much-welcomed respite from the urban setting with its walking paths and bike trails. The park protects an old-growth forest with a dense tangle of native and exotic trees. Visitors explore this natural oasis by meandering along the pathways or simply relax on a park bench beneath the cool, shady canopy of live oaks, strangler figs, Jamaica dogwoods, silver palms and gumbo limbo trees. Simpson Park’s nearly eight acres will make you totally forget that there is an actual concrete city beyond its perimeter.
Brickell Neighborhood and adjacent Downtown neighborhood offer a delectable array of fine dining options for lunch and dinner. Some of the most notable culinary establishments include Area 31 on the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, located on the edge of Brickell neighborhood serving Mediterranean cuisine in a hip, hot spot on the Biscayne Bay and Cipriani, located on the south side of the Miami river in Downtown northern Financial District offering panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and a chic nautical aesthetic inspired by the waterfront setting. Riverside Miami, a sprawling waterfront venue is also very popular due to its offerings of several restaurants and various bars.
Brickell Neighborhood is perfect for anyone who loves the intersection of urban living and natural environments and is sure to satisfy your needs for accessible transportation, culinary cravings, and visual aesthetics, both natural and manmade.
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Our arborists balance plant health, safety and artistry when pruning and shaping the trees and shrubs that complement an office complex, business park or multi-unit residential area. We prune to emphasize a tree's natural shape. If the tree has structural problems, we can cable it to increase its safety. In natural disaster situations we provide priority, emergency tree damage response to our clients. We specialize in the care and maintenance of large, historic or signature trees. All of our work is performed in accordance with Industry Standard (ANSI A-300) tree pruning guidelines.
If a tree must be removed because it is dead or hazardous, our expert arborists can safely and efficiently take it down with the most advanced technical rigging equipment and experience in the industry. Our expert and careful tree removal is performed to insure safety to people, structures and the landscape. For stump removal, we have portable stump grinding equipment.
Trees add value to our landscapes in many ways. Preparing trees for construction to maintain their health and longevity with an eye toward city ordinance compliance are areas of expertise for us. If your property is about to undergo a rennovation or major construction phase and you are looking to preserve trees or protect them from construction damage, we can help.
The cure of your plant problems starts with a site visit and an accurate diagnosis by our expert Arborists. Then we custom design an insect and disease treatment program to fit the health needs of your trees (including fruit trees) and shrubs. This scientific approach eliminates unnecessary treatments by targeting only the pest-susceptible plants. By targeting only pest susceptible plants for treatment, we protect the health of your plants and the environment.
We can apply specialized treatments designed to control existing weeds and deter new weeds from encroaching into your landscape. We treat for weeds four times a year: three pre-emergent treatments before they appear and one post-emergent treatment to clean up the few weeds that elude the preventative applications.
Proper nutrition is of primary importance in plant health care. Our Soil Health Programs improve poor soils by promoting healthy soil biology and by providing plant nutrition that is 100% organic. At Collier Arbor Care, our programs feature the use of compost tea, organic fertilizers and Mycorrhizae (a beneficial root fungus) to sustainably enhance landscape soils. Our Soil Health Care and Targeted Soil Health Care programs create trees and shrubs that are healthier, more resistant to plant problems, and they look and grow better.
Urban soils, in particular, suffer over time from depletion of nutrients and need periodic replenishment. Get the most out of your landscape investment by giving trees and shrubs the proper fertilization they need to thrive.
Collier Arbor Care specializes in growing beautiful and healthy Northwest lawns. Our organic based programs provide fertilizers and nutrients based on your particular grass, growing condition, and soil analysis. We apply weed and insect treatments only if they are needed, and offer core aeration to prevent thatch build up and to allow more air, water, and nutrients to get into the root zone. We also provide soil testing and disease treatments.
Collier Arbor Care has developed a reputation within the industry for our expertise in diagnosing tough tree and landscape problems, and for designing and implementing solutions to protect your valuable landscape investment. We perform many consulting and diagnostic services including hazard tree evaluations, insect and disease diagnosis and solutions, tree protection planning and supervision for construction sites, soil analysis and fertilization recommendations, tree surveys, and tree appraisals.
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If you are like me, you want to have a nice green lawn without over-paying for product or maintenance. Luckily, it's easy to take matters into your own hands with these simple cost-saving lawn maintenance tips.
While you may be looking forward to less mowing as summer winds down, now is the time to prepare for next spring. Actually, the bulk of my lawn work is done in the fall months. I usually aerate and overseed in the fall. I look for the nighttime temps to be around 65 degrees; this is optimal for the seed to grow and establish a strong root base. A strong root will help the grass survive the hot temperatures in the summer months. Spring seeding typically doesn't allow enough time for optimal root growth, and the young grass dies off in the summer heat. Come springtime I “wake-up” the lawn with my fertilization program, and I’m good to go!
Test your soil
Your grass is a living organism, and nutrients are essential for it to flourish. Take samples of your soil to a local turf or supply store and have them test them. If you are feeding your lawn nutrients it doesn't need, then you are wasting money. A soil test could save you hundreds by providing proper direction on care.
Weed & feed
Once you have your soil test completed, get the proper nutrients for your lawn. First, check your lawn climate zone for proper grass types in your area and set a lawn maintenance schedule. In Southern Indiana, we are in a transition zone, so I use a fescue blend that performs well in cool and warm climates. In early spring, I apply my first round of fertilizer; this is also the time I apply crabgrass preventer. I'll then fertilize throughout the year every two-three months. I spot treat weeds that pop-up throughout the year with a herbicide to control dandelions, clover and chickweed.
I received a tip years ago regarding mowing that has dramatically changed my lawn and it DIDN'T COST ME A DIME! Raise your lawn mower. Why? Because mowing your grass at a higher setting, leaving a 3-4 inch cut, allows your grass to develop a deeper root system to find water and nutrients in the soil. Cutting your lawn too low makes the grass re-grow the blades and not focus on root growth. It also opens the door for seasonal weeds to creep in. A tall lawn helps to hide the bare spots in your yard and deprives weeds of the needed sunlight to grow. Also, vary your mowing pattern. If you mow in the same direction each time, you risk compacting the soil. Your grass typically grows in the direction that you mow; varying your pattern will help it stand nice and tall.
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I do all of my lawn maintenance without a sprinkler system. I rely on mother nature to supply the needed water. This saves us hundreds in water expenses each year. The grass that receives full sun sometimes goes dormant in the summer due to excessive heat and soil temperatures. However, since it has a strong root system, it bounces back with a good rainfall and thrives in the spring and fall. If you do have a sprinkler system, set out rain gauges as you water. Your lawn only needs about 1 inch of water a week; if you run your sprinkler every day you may be over watering and spending unnecessary cash.In-all, I spend around $200 for the year on lawn products. If I aerate, that’s usually another $100 for the rental. I get neighbors to pitch in, and we all get our yards done at the same time. Compare that to the $50-$100/hour you would pay to hire someone to do the maintenance, and you are saving considerably. Follow these simple tips, and you'll spend less time on your lawn, save a few bucks and be the envy of your neighbors!
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Looking to create a private oasis on your deck without breaking the bank? Look no further!
In Johnson City, we’ve gathered the 9 best budget-friendly DIY deck privacy screens just for you. Whether you prefer a natural greenery backdrop or want to repurpose materials to add a touch of creativity, we’ve got you covered.
Our selection includes budget-friendly ideas that won’t drain your wallet, while still providing the privacy you desire. With these DIY privacy screens, you can transform your deck into a cozy and secluded space where you can relax and unwind.
Get ready to add style and charm to your outdoor haven with these affordable and easy-to-make privacy screen ideas.
If you’re looking for an affordable and charming way to create privacy on your deck in Johnson City, consider using natural greenery screens.
These screens provide a sense of belonging and closeness to nature, making your deck feel like a cozy oasis.
Natural greenery screens aren’t only visually appealing but also functional, as they block unwanted views and provide shade.
You can choose from a variety of plants, such as tall grasses, shrubs, or climbing vines, depending on your preferences and the amount of privacy you desire.
These screens can be easily installed and maintained, and they offer a cost-effective solution compared to other privacy options.
With natural greenery screens, you can enjoy your deck in privacy, surrounded by the beauty of nature.
For an economical and resourceful solution to create privacy on your deck in Johnson City, consider using repurposed materials. Not only will this option save you money, but it will also give your deck a unique and personalized touch.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
By using repurposed materials, you not only create privacy but also contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle.
To create budget-friendly privacy screens for your deck in Johnson City, consider these creative ideas that won’t break the bank.
One option is to use outdoor curtains. These can be made from inexpensive fabric and hung on a tension rod or wire between posts.
Another idea is to repurpose old shutters or doors. Simply paint them in a color of your choice and attach them to the deck railing or a wooden frame for an instant privacy screen.
You could also create a living privacy screen by using tall potted plants strategically placed along the deck. Not only will this provide privacy, but it will also add a touch of greenery to your outdoor space.
With a little creativity and some DIY know-how, you can elevate the style of your deck privacy screens in Johnson City while sticking to a budget. Adding a touch of style not only enhances the visual appeal of your outdoor space but also creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Here are a few ideas to help you achieve privacy with added flair: