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Senior Landscape Designer Needed in Nanjing
Anyone from any country is welcome, expatriates Chinese also welcome, we just want someone with much experience in landscape design, if you’re not in Nanjing now, we can provide some settling-in allowance.
GSE Landscape is a design consulting company specialized on landscape design and ecological management. The company aims to explore the harmony between humanistic landscape and ecological nature.
After more than ten years of professional development, GSE Landscape has been in the forefront of the industry. The company is a member of the expert committee of the Expert Committee of Jiangsu Wetland Protection, a member of the China Wetland Association, and a key implementation company of the Beautiful Village Project in Jiangsu Province.
Our goal is to create a benign ecological cycle of landscape, and to realize the artistic, humane, ecological integration, so as to shape the unique site spirit of each project, to avoid simple imitation of style while ignoring humanistic care and ecological conservation of the environment.
The company is located in Fengsheng Office building of Nanjing Software Valley in Nanjing city, with modern office environment. The company has a complete security system: five-day workweek, paid annual leave system, once every two months for domestic visits, annual professional study tour abroad, complete insurance system and training system.
Office Location: very close to the crossing of Software Avenue and Andemen Avenue, Yuhuatai District, Nanjing.
1. Fully responsible for the following work of project team: management of the project team, landscape conception, scheme design, importing the final result of the project solution into the CAD drawing in the initial stage of the expansion of the design stage, and making clear the effect of the landscape elements control suggestions to facilitate the construction of parks and green designers to deepen the design of drawings to ensure that the solution is fully implemented
2. Responsible for the preliminary cost control of the project's design results, so that the construction cost is controlled from the beginning to the cost index interval specified by Party A.
3. Understand comprehensively the leadership arrangement of the company and the superior, prepare the target and work plan of the professional team, and bear direct responsibility for the result and process of each design stage.
4. Responsible for organizing the brainstorming sessions and daily work meetings of the team, according to the company's rules and requirements, cooperate with superior leaders to complete the results of major design stages of the project.
5. Fully understand the culture of the company, enhance the cohesiveness and efficiency of the group, and enable employees to serve the company for a long time.
Requirements of professional skills:
1. Be able to propose creative landscape design concept and design orientation for this project, and to ensure that the design intention is implemented during the program deepening and early stage.
2. Be able to design the general drawing independently and instruct the designer to carry out some general drawing design.
3. Be able to independently carry out the detailed control design of scenic spots.
4. Be familiar with relevant regulations in landscape design and office software such as SU/PHOTO/CAD/office. Be able to control the design text, and have a high ability of hand-drawing rendering.
5. Strong language expression and communication skills, able to complete the main design stage and report to customers.
6. Can host more than one project in landscape design at the same time.
1. Bachelor degree or above, majoring in landscape, environmental art, planning, etc.
2. More than 6-8 years working experience in a famous landscape design company. More than 3-5 years working experience of project leader (Have a municipal, tourism planning and design success stories preferred)
3.Familiar with and presided over various styles of landscape design projects, and can better control the design effect.
4. Honesty, integrity, diligence, passion and responsibility are required, and be able to work under pressure and challenge high goals.
5. English native speaker candidates preferred。
Any nationality is welcome
Salary and benefit related:
1/ Salary negotiable, open to discuss for strong candidates
2/ Work permit and z visa provided
3/ If you’re not in Nanjing now, we can provide some settling-in allowance.
If you’re qualified, and interested in this job position, please visit our website to apply for it:


By Natasha Hunkins
400 trees including mature pines, sycamores and magnolias will be cut down this weekend to clear the way for the transportation of the Endeavour space shuttle from Los Angeles International Airport to the California Science Center (CSC).
The 57-feet tall, 78-feet-wide retired space shuttle will make a 12-mile journey through the streets of Los Angeles and Inglewood by way of a state-of-the-art transportation system to Exposition Park where it will be on display in the CSC.
The Los Angeles Department of Public Works approved the removal of trees that interfere with the shuttle’s path, including 128 trees from the city of Inglewood, 119 trees from South Los Angeles, 124 trees from Westchester and the remaining trees from LAX property.
According to reports made by the CSC, many of the trees to be removed in Los Angeles are small trees less than 15-feet -tall. Fifty-four of the trees are larger, a few of which will be transplanted.
Currently, the CSC is focusing on trees that are already marked for removal by the city. Ficus, bottle brush, coral and other full-grown trees in Inglewood have already been cut down by construction crews.
While the CSC has vowed to to plant twice as many trees, the tree-clearing plan has stirred much debate as many are concerned that the size and scope of the project is in violation of the city’s municipal code.
According to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it requires that any city project which "may have a significant effect on the environment" gain approval from the Environmental Impact Report (EIR); a document investigating the project's effects on the environment, both natural and urban.
The CSC has failed however, to comply with the CEQA.
Carl Morgan, member of the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council, is shocked that the city is allowing the CSC to go through with such a large plan without following proper procedure. “The EIR is an important document that is key to monitoring proposals that might jeopardize the city’s beauty and preservation,” Morgan stated. “Bypassing the EIR will cause our city to lose decades-old trees that are irreplaceable.”
The CSC claims that alternative transportation methods including dismantling the space shuttle or airlifting it were considered but not feasible.
In the process of towing the space shuttle to the museum, power lines will be raised, traffic lights removed and light posts and signs displaced.
The Endeavor was built after the loss of the shuttle Challenger in 1986 and became NASA’s fifth space shuttle orbiter. It made its first flight in 1992 and in its 25 missions, it orbited the Earth more than 4,600 times and spent 299 days in space. The space shuttle is also the first and and only NASA shuttle named by elementary and grade school students.
Ani Grumman, publisher of the online petition to “Stop 400 Majestic Trees Being Chopped for Shuttle Endeavour’s Path, is disheartened by the fact that “the project was sprung on Los Angeles and surrounding cities without any real form of public notice or involvement.” The petition currently has 300 signatures. Grumman went on to state that “the CEQA Act was completely ignored, how is this legal?
Jeffery Rudolph, CSC president, insists that the tree-clearing process has long-term benefits for Los Angeles. 768 trees will be planted, he confirmed, including some large box trees, and none of the trees to be removed is a heritage tree or a native tree. In addition, Rudolph revealed that the CSC plans to spend $500,000 to improve the city streets.
Los Angeles resident Nadine Esparza is saddened by the impending loss of so many trees. “The trees chosen for removal in my neighborhood are not as small and tiny as the reports are suggesting,” she said, “they are large and beautiful and add color to the city."
Replanting of the trees is expected to begin a few weeks before the Endeavour exhibit opens to the public.
The museum’s exhibit, Endeavour: The California Story will open Oct. 30. In addition to the shuttle, the exhibit will feature images, artifacts and video experiences of the shuttle’s missions.
Esparza went on to add, “My sons love picking up fall colored leaves from the trees that line the pathway to our neighborhood park. Sadly, they won’t be there this fall.”


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The Design Committee of Our Haven Foundation, Inc. is working to create an attractive, coordinated and quality image of downtown Schuylkill Haven; an area where people will want to spend their time. One of Design’s objectives in its 5-year Action Plan is to make the downtown more suitable for sitting, resting & relaxation by purchasing and installing park benches.
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During the course of the project, several other organizations expressed interest in sponsoring a bench. In early October 2012, five benches were installed in downtown Schuylkill Haven at the following locations:
107 East Main Street – Valenti’s II
17 East Main Street – Economic Development Office
1 East Main Street – Stine’s Pharmacy
20 East Main Street – The Jungle
17 St. John Street – Edward Jones Investments
Funding for this project was supplied by a grant from the Zwerling Community Trust (3 benches), Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association (one bench), and Schuylkill Haven Midget Cheerleaders (one bench). Photographs of the benches and an October 23, 2012 article from the Pottsville Republican Herald follow.


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Protecting our green spaces, natural environment and city and rural trees is crucial for improving air quality, reducing climate emissions and protecting quality of life in York for current and future generations – not to mention helping to protect our homes, businesses and streets from future flooding. There is very widespread agreement that access to nature improves our overall health and is therapeutic for people with mental health problems.
- Prioritise Supplementary Planning Guidance on green infrastructure and open spaces including policies on protecting green spaces in the city centre and increasing the amount of tree cover in York.
- Ensure that protection of Council owned trees and green spaces is part of the Council’s Asset Management Strategy and fully taken into account when any Council buildings or land are considered for sale.
- Extend the Council’s current policy on the Management of Public Trees into a comprehensive Tree Strategy for the city (covering public and private trees). This should be developed in partnership with Treemendous York, York Tree Wardens and others in order to reach and exceed the current target of 50,000 new trees in York.
- Invest in an annual Green Spaces Fund to provide more consistent funding for community involvement in local green spaces and initiatives that encourage people to engage with nature and with each other.
- Ensure York’s Biodiversity Audit is kept up to date and used as a reference point on a regular basis.
- Invest in support for the city’s parks including the restoration of park rangers and the locking of parks at night if local residents want it.
- Work to ensure that all green spaces in the city have appropriate litter, recycling and dog bins and cleansing services to keep them clean and encourage use by residents.
- Review the use of glyphosate by the Council for weed control and trial alternatives. Recent scientific reports have confirmed fears about the impacts of glyphosate on health and other councils have switched to alternative systems.
- Look again at how the Council can actively support the development and use of allotments in the city, working with York Allotments CIO, parish councils, independent allotment associations, allotment holders and residents.


Oct. 15 was a busy day for the Garwood Green Team as the group — with other community volunteers — completed a second planting, this one at the “Rankin Street Triangle” formed where Rankin and Locust avenues and Oak Street come together. The site contains a memorial dedicated to the deceased members of the Garwood Police Reserves, Police Department and Fire Department and the team believed it was in need of an overhaul.
There was a large oak tree on site, but it suffered from a previous topping, falling limbs and tip dieback. While depressing, the tree had to be removed. After the tree removal, the Garwood Department of Public Works (thank you to Lenny Navarro and the whole staff) used a backhoe to dig out the oak tree roots and provide planting holes. Then team members Andrea Castro, Rich Faustino and the entire Blumenstock family of Andy, Jen, Lena and Cece followed the directions of site manager Dori Dec to plant three winterberry hollies, five Eastern redbud trees and one American Holly. Garwood Fire Department members Alan Tweedle and Joe Pelusio brought the firetruck in to water all of the plants before the team backfilled with leaf mulch, (thank you Westfield Conservation Center) and finished the plantings with wood chips supplied by Fanwood (thank you, Fanwood).
With administrative support from Garwood Business Administrator Kyle Harris, and Kathleen Wierzbinski, Janice Farrell, and Sandy Bruns from Garwood Boro Hall, technical support from Harbor Consultants in Cranford, tremendous supply and distribution coordination from the Garwood Department of Public Works, and plants supplied by Dreyer’s farms in Cranford, as well as all of those people mentioned previously, this was truly a community effort, and is gratefully acknowledged and appreciated by the Green Team.
The planting design is based on the evergreen, native American Holly becoming a 25-40 specimen planting in the center of the island, with the deciduous and early flowering and purple fall color Redbuds forming a copse of trees surrounding it. The deciduous trees will drop their leaves in the fall, opening it up for the American Holly with its bright red berries taking center stage in the winter months. All of the plants are native to New Jersey. We hope that this landscape grows into a beautiful improvement for the Borough of Garwood.


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We worked with Grimshaw Architects to fully design Plexal as a mini city, complete with a central ‘Monument Square’ to foster serendipitous encounters, ‘Plexal Park’ to allow members to work in a fully connected outdoor environment and a high street, connecting private offices with public spaces.
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A long area cats, weather instruments, and occasional toys, growing roofs and solar panels. The roof of a house or business is a good place to put it because the sunlight is not blocked by the shadows and the roof is often unused space – it is better for the environment to add panels to existing ones than to remove new solar panels.
But even panels covered with panels could not be used as efficiently as they could. A new field of science called rooftop agrivoltaics asks: What if we too grew crops under them? These may not be ordinary green roofs, which are usually small gardens, but instead are working gardens. The panels would provide shade for the plants — increase their yields — as well as indoors, reduce cold temperatures, and provide clean energy for the home. Population growth is expected more than twice by the year 2050. As the population continues to move to larger cities, roof-mounted generators can feed people and make city life more sustainable.
The roof is the most difficult place for plants to grow. Up there, the plant is exposed to the elements as well as constant sunshine because there are no trees to find shelter. (So, strong spices are the most popular plants on green roofs.) Yes, plants need light, but not this way. Jennifer Bousselot, an agronomist at Colorado State University, who studies indoor roofing, says: “Plants can enter a process called photorespiration mode, which is so bright and sunny that it cannot produce photosynthesize properly. “They start trying to take in air and break it down, instead of carbon dioxide, thus wasting energy.”
In contrast, consider the function of the forest: All plants, except for the tallest trees, are shaded. For plants near the forest, light disperses, leaving the surrounding area. The tall trees that surround the area also make them less susceptible to wind and temperature variations as they would have grown outdoors.
The concept of agrivoltaics is to compare the nature of the forest with the crop. In Colorado, scientists have been studying terrestrial agrivoltaic fields and have found that the plants grow. it tends to grow in the shade. It is a natural response to the need for more light, and is good for vegetable crops such as lettuce because it increases yields. Pepper plants also bear fruit triple fruit in agrivoltaic systems such as solar panels. As a bonus, shaded plants require about half of the water which acts differently because there is less light that prevents water damage.
The same idea can be applied to the roof: Solar flares can provide shade for the plants, which can make the plants feel more comfortable and less thirsty. Under the roof panels, Bousselot found that it was cooler in summer and warmer in winter, and the panels served as windbreaks. Plants do not have to be food crops to benefit from the surrounding environment – adding wild plants to agrivoltaics on the roof, for example, provides flower arrangements. the common goddess. Scientists are also playing with the design of unsightly solar panels, which in theory could work better for organisms that require less sunlight than outside, but not the whole shade.


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As consultant to a private developer, Genesis provided land development services for a large mixed-use development.
As part of the project, Genesis provided design and construction management/observation for 2.5 miles of off-site 20" force main. The project involved:
- Numerous utility adjustments due to discrepancies with existing as-builts;
- Innovative design using center median for utilities location.
Before the project could get underway, Genesis' planners were able to get the property rezoned from agricultural to mixed-use, adding significantly to the property's value. The development, when completed, will have 2750 residential units, 60,000SF of office space, 125,000SF for commercial/retail and 770,000SF for industrial use. Genesis also supplied site engineering services, landscape architectural services, construction document preparation and construction observation. Significant stormwater and flood plain issues were overcome as well.


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Use these cinder blocks' ideas to inspire you to beautify and make your home yard decorated well in affordable ways. Cinder blocks come with varies designs and structures that allow you to be creative when build decoration, furnishing decor or planter.
Cinder blocks planter goes along with small plants and flowers. Just put and arranged the cinder blocks and plant cactus or mousse plants inside. Add colorful paint to the cinder to add splash color. Black cinder blocks that attached to the wall right to the front door side make great welcome decor for your guests.
For the outdoor planter, you can make a big planter from cinder blocks. Add ceramic tile decorative patterns to add motifs to the planter. It will be a focal point in the outdoor yard. This will be perfect for a Mediterranean garden or patio.
Build a garden bed from cinder blocks and get a unique look by emerging blocks from the garden cinder blocks bed. Make the emerging blocks alternately so it looks nice. It also works to create a unique path in the yard.
Not only for the planter but cinder blocks also able to use as a DIY fire pit for yard patio. Cinder blocks are also affordable to create your DIY yard chair and table. Get wood beams with the same thickness with blocks hole. Insert to the cinder blocks on two separate blocks. Add mattress in the wood beam.
You also can use cinder blocks ideas as decorative yard hedge. After decking the porch, add cinder blocks and arrange in distance with the desired height as you want. Insert wood beams into cinder blocks hole. Add plants in the top hedge blocks and other decorative items in the blocks.
Need decorative design for the yard? Arrange the cinder blocks in corner of porch or yard. In the cinder blocks, holes put candles or lights. You also can add a statue such as an elf or fairy to the cinder blocks ideas.
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Homeowners often focus on their house especially the interiors. However, the outdoor or particularly the yards and gardens should be getting some attention from a Sydney landscaping expert. Though many people consider them as not a proper part of the home, they are part-and-parcel of your property. You should be taking good care of them.
This is why Sydney landscaping is very important. A skilled landscaper would be able to turn the exterior of your home into something to impress any passerby. There are quite a few reasons why you should spend time and money to upgrade your yard.
There are a couple of practical reasons for Sydney landscaping. One of these is that it helps manage rain and storm-water runoff. With any harsh rain, the water will puddle in any uneven surface. These puddles are eyesores for anyone passing by. They also are breeding ground for mosquitoes and disease. Landscapers often flatten your yard to make them look uniform. This also ensures that such puddles don’t form.
Additionally, a landscaper in Sydney can often recommend a way for you to get more out of your yard. A properly landscaped yard does not just look good. You can be able to use it for other purposes. For example, a well-landscaped backyard is an ideal spot for you to have a picnic. It can also provide an excellent outdoor space for you to entertain guests. You can even hold nice little garden parties like birthdays or family reunions.
Landscape designers in Sydney can even help you set-up a practical garden. You will appreciate having your own personal source for flowers and vegetables. A pretty garden full of flowers can provide your home with a regular source of decoration, while you will appreciate having a fresh harvest of small spices or occasional vegetables.
Increases a home’s value
Moreover, the main reason why you would want a landscaping expert improve your yard is to increase its value. If you upgrade your yard, a lot of people will like how it looks. That is one of the major factors behind a home purchase. A great yard can be used as a bargaining point for a higher price. As much as 80% of buyers consider the front yard as part of their buying decision. Even if you never plan to put your home on the market, having a yard that is the envy of your neighbors is often a great idea.


1: Transform your backyard into an inviting oasis with these 8 stunning DIY patio ideas that are perfect for relaxation and entertainment.
2: Create a cozy outdoor space with a rustic DIY stone fire pit, adding warmth and charm to your backyard gathering area.
3: Enhance your patio with a DIY pergola, providing shade and a stylish focal point for outdoor dining and entertaining.
4: Add a touch of elegance and ambiance to your patio by installing DIY string lights, illuminating your backyard during evenings.
5: Build a DIY outdoor kitchen, complete with a grill, sink, and countertops, turning your patio into a chef's outdoor paradise.
6: Elevate your patio with a DIY wooden deck, offering a comfortable and durable surface for outdoor seating and lounging.
7: Create a tranquil retreat by building a DIY water feature, like a cascading fountain, adding soothing sounds to your patio.
8: Craft your own DIY planter boxes, bringing color and life to your patio with blooming flowers or fresh herbs.
9: Complete your backyard oasis with DIY patio furniture, allowing you to relax and enjoy the outdoors in style and comfort.
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Landscape Design Council of Massachusetts presents awards at Boston Flower & Garden Show
BOSTON - The Landscape Design Council of Massachusetts presented three awards at the 2019 Boston Flower & Garden Show. The winners are Samantha’s Gardens Inc., Paul Massad Landscaping LLC, and Interiors by MS. The theme of this year’s show is “The Beauty of Balance.”
Landscape Design Award II is given for the effective use of garden ornaments, water features, specimen trees, or topiary in creating good design. The judges chose Interiors by MS’ “The Teahouse,” not only for its elegant namesake, complete with thematic furnishings, including ceramic vessels and seats carved from blocks of wood, but also for the teahouse’s setting in a tree-studded moss garden. A perfect rectangular pool, cut into the moss and enlivened by swimming koi, graced one side of the teahouse.
Interiors by MS (http://www.studioidecor.com/), Lakeville, offers design services individually tailored to meet each client’s needs, style and budget. The designers fully manage each project from concept through completion, working with a team of highly skilled craftsman and using their extensive expertise and experience from lighting and custom design through to artwork selection and styling. They believe a great spaces combine texture, old and new, high and low, traditional and modern, with a touch of nature.


At Meadowlark Stewardship, we strive to build and maintain habitats that support and function within their environment. All ecological stewardship begins with supporting biodiversity. We specialize in ecological stewardship, invasive species management, and native garden design.
Restoring and managing habitats that are challenged with invasive species pressures.
Designing gardens that utilize native plant species and provide essential habitats for pollinators, birds, and other animals.
Use of environmentally-friendly gardening practices to support biodiversity within your garden. Fostering habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife.
One-on-one property walkthroughs to better understand your current site conditions, plant species recommendations, design ideas, management practices, and more.


Join TreeUtah and Kol Ami Congregation as we celebrate trees and improve this local park by planting mature trees in the landscape. These trees will improve the beauty of the park as well as providing shade and an ideal place to recreate for the community. Murray is the first city in Utah to celebrate their 40th anniversary of being a Tree City USA, so there is no better way to help them celebrate than by planting new trees.
Direct questions to email@example.com or calling (801)364-2122.
We will meet at Willow Pond Park at 5:30pm.
When: 5:30pm to 8pm, Thursday, May 11th, 2017
Where: Willow Pond Park, 6059 S Murray Parkway Avenue, Murray, UT 84123
Be Prepared with:
*Sturdy close toed hiking shoes or boots
*Clothing appropriate for conditions (long pants and quick dry materials that can get dirty and take wear and tear)
*Backpack to carry your refillable water bottle, snacks or other needed items
*Gloves (we will have some available if you don’t have your own)


Wetherby Town Council owns and maintains most of the parks and open, green space recreational facilities in Wetherby, including Sandringham Park.
Sandringham Park is a ‘Field in Trust’ green space which means that it is protected so that it will be available for the people of Wetherby forever.
The Town Council is grateful to the Friends of Sandringham Park which is a group of local volunteers who improve the park by undertaking planting, conservation and other projects and help with maintenance like litter picking and weeding. They have been instrumental in helping to care for the park since the group was formed in 2010.
In January 2009 an area of the park was leased to Leeds City Council and a playground was created. That lease ends in early 2024 and it has been agreed that Wetherby Town Council will take back responsibility for the whole site.
With the lease ending and the play equipment coming towards the end of its working life the Town Council has an opportunity to ask residents what they would like for the next phase of Sandringham Park’s development.
It is the Town Council’s mission to enhance Sandringham Park as a safe, peaceful green space which can be enjoyed by all people.


Edificio Santalaia, a plant-covered building in the middle of Bogota, Colombia, is considered one of the most amazing urban gardens ever created. With over 33,000 Sq. feet of plants covering the building’s 11 stories (9 above ground and 2 underground), this is the world’s largest vertical garden.
The result of a collaboration between Spanish green designers Paisajismo Urbano and Colombian company Groncol, this stunning vertical garden was completed in December 2015, after eight months of planning, and another eight months of hard work. Today, it is often referred to as “the green heart of Bogota”, and acts both as an icon of sustainability, as well as a reminder of the important role that plants play in our daily lives.


Moves are underway to make the University of Wollongong’s iconic duck ponds cleaner, greener and safer.
UOW Landscaping Services is addressing the potential of algal blooms and pollution, and the risk of people slipping into the ponds.
Landscaping officers are planting aquatic grasses at the ponds that they hope will act as natural filters, clean the water, and improve the look of the ponds.
“The nutrients go into the pond which creates the azola that covers the pond that creates a hazard of people walking on it, thinking it is a hard surface,” UOW Landscaping Services officer Mark Haining said.
UOW Landscaping Services is also carrying out work to level the banks of ponds to make them safer for children.
“With the Early Start building there are a lot more kids running around,” Mr Haining said.
“The danger is that one of them could fall in and not be able to get out because the banks are so steep.”


THINGS TO DO:
Propagating a plant by dividing it into several individual plants, complete with roots and buds of their own, is called division. Most herbaceous perennials, those that die to the ground in the winter, will benefit from being divided every few years. Bee Balm (Monarda), Daylillies (Hemerocallis), some Sage (Salvia), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) and Coneflowers (Echinacea) are just a few that fall into this category. If your perennials have become overgrown, died out in the center or just don’t bloom as well as they used to, rejuvenate them by dividing now. Have the area you plan to transplant them to or the containers you will pot them in ready so you don’t leave their roots exposed for too long. Add 1/3 Back to Earth Compost to 2/3 of your native soil and a handful of Bone Meal to encourage root growth when planting in the ground. Use Uni-Gro Organic Potting Soil for containers. Start by digging up the root system using a trowel, spade or in the case of large clumps a garden fork. Shake off the loose soil and remove dead leaves and stems. Wash the soil from the crown so you can see the buds clearly. Divide the clump into sections that contain several buds or shoots and healthy roots discarding any old, woody growth. Replant and water thoroughly with a root stimulator to settle the soil around the roots. Since it as been dry you may want to water the plants you are dividing the night before you plan to dig them to make your job a little easier.
CREATE A HEALTHY LAWN.
If your lawn was seeded or sodded on top of hard clay soil chances are the roots never developed more than a couple of inches deep. This means the grass will not grow very tall and it will need more water to keep it green, than if it was well rooted. Aside from redoing your entire lawn correctly there are a few steps you can take to improve your existing one. First remove any thatch buildup that is preventing air, water and fertilizer from penetrating the roots. Begin this process by raking as much of the dead grass out of your lawn as possible. If the buildup is really heavy you can rent an aerator. After you have raked or aerated apply gypsum at a rate of 10 pounds per 100 square feet. Water it in to loosen and condition the soil. The reason clay soil is so hard is that it is made up of a lot of very small soil particles. Gypsum binds the clay particles together to make larger particles and therefore more space in between them to allow water and roots to penetrate easily. In a few days add a well balanced organic fertilizer that will add good bacteria to help decompose above ground dead and decaying matter. You don’t want to add too much nitrogen (the first number of the analysis). Fish Emulsion (it stinks!), Seaweed Extract, Fox Farm Liquid Grow Big or Tiger Bloom, Granular All Purpose and Chickity Doo Doo are all good choices. You may need to repeat this entire process Spring and Fall to achieve maximum results. By continuing to use organic fertilizers and gypsum and by watering deeply you will encourage biologically active soil that promotes root development for a healthier, greener, more water efficient lawn.
PLANT OF THE MONTH:
Erysimum ‘Apricot Twist’. The wallflower that most people are familiar with is ‘Bowles Mauve’. We have had so many customers rave about it that I decided to try a new variety. ‘Apricot Twist’ will grow to at least 2’ tall and wide. The leaves are narrow, gray-green and form an evergreen mound. The lavender buds open to apricot-orange blooms in clusters of cross-shaped flowers almost continuously but most heavily in spring and fall. They are members of the Brassica family which includes broccoli and the flowers are very similar. The wallflowers are perennial but may bloom themselves to death after a few years. To prevent legginess, trim it lightly after flowering, and cut it back by half in late summer. Fertilize regularly. This fast growing perennial will take full sun or part shade, is cold hardy to 5 degrees below zero and is drought tolerant once established. This plant will be available mid-month.


Shenley Park, Radlett Lane, Shenley, Herts, WD7 9DW
Once a private Estate known as Porters Park, then a site of a Mental Hospital, Shenley Park is now a unique self-funded Park for all. The Park is steeped in history and hosts an Orchard, Meadow, Woodland walks, Historic buildings and an amazing 2 acre landscaped Walled Garden with an Amphitheatre. The Park is open all year round and is free to use as are the car parks. Events are held throughout the year, it is a perfect base for walks and has a Tea Room.
The main car park is open from 8am-6pm *daily. (*closed at 5pm October to March)
The Walled Garden is open daily 12-4pm.
(Over the winter period October to Easter, the Walled Garden is open weekdays only 12-4pm. Closed at weekends. Additional closures due to ground conditions may also occur.)


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Yes, poison ivy has clusters of three leaves. 3 Regular Maintenance. Good stuff being a woven plastic fabric with a fuzzy side. Regardless of what you call it, controlling this obnoxious weed in a landscape will challenge the most experienced gardener. How to Kill Ivy. The caveat with using landscape fabric is that it becomes even more important to keep up with removing any weeds that come up. Its dense cover can hide defects in the fabric of the building and hinder maintenance work. How To: Kill Ivy Fast-growing English ivy can easily take over your lawn and landscape. Ideally leave it for 30 days after application before removing. Now the ivy is creeping into the yard. 1 Catching Weeds Early. Tips. At KG Landscape, we use a specialty herbicide that contains more of the active Dicamba and Triclopyr ingredients than what you’d find in a retail product. I regret using it in nearly every case that I have, and I try my hardest to show my clients why they shouldn’t use it, either. Many of those were re-landscapes. I think landscape fabric sucks. 2 Getting Deep. Keeping grass healthy, vibrantly green and lush is naturally a task anywhere –much more so in Florida, where the temperature often swings wildly and the extreme heat taxes plants to their breaking point. I’m not judging you if you want to try using the stuff – I understand why people want to, and if you’re going to use it, I want to share with you how to use it right. How to Kill English Ivy. It does not prevent weed growth in your landscape/garden beds. There are two basic ways to kill Ivy and its roots. I was thinking about English ivy in a similar light on our recent Memorial Day weekend. Landscape fabric can kill grass if used properly. 4 Top To Bottom. 3. True Round-up (glyphosate) will kill the root system too. Let’s take a look. Weedkiller control . There, I said it. Yes, the leaves are pointed and—if mature—have ridges along their edgeth, as John Smith might say. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. This is pretty effective . If the weed gets large enough to root through the fabric, you’ve just shortened the length of time that your fabric is effective for you. 5 General Tips For Landscape Fabric. CrAzY_fReD's idea of using poison on gloves might work, but this could still transfer to nearby plants (English Ivy) via leaf to leaf contact or by the poison spreading to the root and into the soil where it gets picked up by the English Ivy. (Forget about digging it out unless it is just a mite of a plant). Catching Weeds Early. Many urban farms are starting to kill weeds with tarps. Should you use landscape fabric? Some gardeners call this active lawn weed ground ivy and others call it creeping charlie. Are there any alternatives to a synthetic weed barrier? Why Newspaper? But this may take too long, another option would be what's called a "cut stump" treatment, where you cut off the main trunk and immediately, don't wait, apply a herbicide like glyphosate (e.g. Ivy’s resilience and lush growth make killing English ivy or removing ivy from trees a difficult task, but not an impossible one. However, what will kill a poison ivy vine or brush, WILL kill the English Ivy, which negates your ultimate goal, keeping the ivy. Much of Saturday was spent crouching under hydrangea, aucuba and big native azaleas yanking ivy vine from around their trunks. However, improper use of the fabric results in weed growth sprouting underneath or on top of the material, according to Washington State University. Leave 1 inch clear around the stems of desired plants. By: Kathryn Hatter 21 September, 2017. Using a weed wacker or another garden tool, cut some parts of the stem, so the herbicide has an entry point. If you do that, it lasts and is just as good as the day you put it down originally. So, has anyone tried to use heavy duty landscape fabric or similar ground covers? Cut the ivy down to ground level, getting rid of all of the foliage - every bit of it. The first is with herbicides and the second is through manual labor. Herbicides are slow-acting, and must be reapplied every six weeks or so. At least as long as you get the good stuff, that is. Table of Contents. Ask a Question. Cardboard and landscape fabric prevent light from reaching ground cover plants. Gardeners can use landscape fabric to kill large areas of grassy weed growth without employing herbicides that may harm surrounding plants. Landscape fabric has many uses but I will discuss its use as a weed blocker here. You can use a home-made solution like Pghgirl sited but be very careful as it will kill the ivy very quickly. It is best to pull/lay the ivy as far away as possible from where you are weeding. It never pays to use the cheap stuff because you'll most likely need to replace it sooner or later. Thanks! What causes it to fail? We’ve shared this tip before – but with the awesome weather, we have had the last couple days it seemed like a good time to mention it again! Another thing you can do to help kill the English ivy with herbicide is by wounding the plant first. Your best bet to completely eradicate invasive ivy involves the use of chemicals and about a month’s time for this method to take effect. If proximity to foundations prevents removal, regular cutting of the stems to ground level may weaken the ivy over time, but is unlikely to kill it. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Yes No. It can help the herbicide work faster. I started out with landscape fabric but it was much more expensive, that was my main reason to finish with black plastic. Newspaper or Landscape Fabric? Be aware that firewood sometimes carries poison ivy roots on the bark. I have used a turkey baster with weed killer and place a few drops on the top of the weed so it flows down the stem. Glyphosate will kill anything it comes in contact with so be sure not to spray anything you want to keep. 200 characters left. If you’re trying to kill creeping Charlie on your own, look at the label of any product that claims to be effective and make sure the amount of Dicamba and Triclopyr is greater than 3% and 4% respectively. Will the plants actually spread to 2-3 feet wide with the landscape fabric installed? Or will the landscape fabric inhibit the plant from spreading? The ke Cut off all the ground cover leaves and stems with pruning shears, and sterilize the blades. Landscape fabric is a weed barrier, but not all weed barriers are landscape fabric. There are two ways how to kill English ivy. Also, don’t burn poison ivy – urushiol-laced smoke can cause serious irritation to lung linings. My black eyed susan plants, for example, are very small now, but are supposed to mature to 2-3 feet high and 2-3 feet wide. Spread a 4- to 6-inch layer of mulch over the entire area, perhaps extending a few feet beyond to account for spreading underground roots. The weed killer will ensure the Ivy is properly killed so that it doesn't regrow from the root system. This spray will kill any plants it comes into contact with, so use caution. Learn how to kill the invasive plant by combining physical removal and topical treatment. Nothing is 100%. Preen Landscape Weed Control Fabric will prevent poison ivy from growing in gardens, and Preen Weed Control will kill poison ivy in the yard. I've never failed to kill anything I smothered with cardboard, even English ivy, berry vines, but would use 2, maybe 3 layers of it, from reading so many anecdotes about this plant' tenacity, and knowing it may take longer than the time required for 1 layer to decompose. If you keep decapitating the plant eventually it will die because it can't make food and will eventually starve. I installed landscape fabric and mulch and I was careful to space the plants the correct distance. Will Landscaping Fabric Kill Grass? If you are going to kill Ivy use a weed killer and let it do it's work then remove by hand and burn the plants. In way too many cases when we arrived to re-landscape a home the very first thing that we had to deal with was weed barrier cloth that was practically welded to the ground because there were so many weeds growing through the fabric that removing the weed barrier fabric was a nightmare of a job. This is usually best done in the hottest part of the day. Spread a layer of cardboard or landscape fabric over the area, overlapping the edges by 2 to 3 inches. Use mulch to contain ivy you want to keep. 2. Both worked, and we don't get much rain so puddling wasn't an issue. Method 1 – Strimmer or shears. To kill poison ivy, mix 1 cup of salt, 1 gallon of water, and 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap. However, birds can drop weed seeds on top of the mulch. Glyphosate is the chemical that works most effectively to kill English ivy. By contrast, quality landscape fabric is long-lasting and is resistant to sun damage and tears. But does landscape fabric kill weeds? The best time to tackle ivy is in the late winter - just before the spring growth starts. Tips for Manually Removing English Ivy . If you are wondering how to kill an ivy plant, you will find some help below. A diamond hoe can help you kill weeds before they become a problem. Cut back ivy leaves with a weed-eater and then spray a 25% solution of glyphosate (roundup) directly onto the cut leaf and stems of the ivy. Manually Removing English Ivy. Spray the area of ivy you wish to kill, but be careful the glyphosate doesn't reach other plants you want to keep. Landscape fabric is unnecessary and in fact your trees and shrubs can grow into it eventually killing the plant. How to kill Ivy climbing trees . But poison ivy also can look a lot like poison oak, or like furry raspberry leaves (which you don’t want to kill), and is frequently mistaken for Virginia creeper (which has five-leaf clusters). My neighbor has an untended swath of woodland bordering my back yard and his English ivy has encroached several feet into my landscape over the past couple of years. Someone planted English ivy on the hillside adjacent to my yard. My kids helped me weed my flower beds today and I ran up to Lowe’s to get some mulch – but before I lay it down, I’m putting down some newspaper to save myself from weeding anymore this season. See section below on RHS research into preventative methods of control using metal sheeting or paints.


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Amazing Outdoor Design Ideas with a Gazebo And Cabana
It’s time to increase the beauty of your outdoors with the appealing charms of these beautiful architectural structures. These amazing gazebo and cabana, all vary in their shapes and sizes to deliver you an exact outdoor prettifying idea for your space transformation. These outdoor layouts will raise the value of your property with the appealing charms and provide you a pleasurable feeling with their exceptional backdrop. A well-designed gazebo can be farther enhanced with the setting of furniture, a bar plan creation, or with the designing of a pool or garden landscape close to it. Choose the best outdoor refinements idea and give a majestic beauty to your dream home.
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A unique style cabana plan is designed with the use of wooden material on roof and deck as well.This outdoor beautification will transform the large terrace and garden area to be covered with this designing and provide you a compatible dining and enjoying space. This project will also make you able to enjoy rainy weather.
The setting of this fully covered hexagonal gazebo plan for the adornment of your outdoors will not only switch the humdrum appearance of the open space but also provide you a cabin facility especially for the house near the hillsides. The entire plan will deliver this outdoor stony plan an impressive impact.
A white gazebo looks so inspirational with white curtains on the sides. This gazebo project is installed over the flat stone made a deck and refurbished with the modern dining set. All the backdrop of the outdoor is breath-taking and functional as well to arrange events and gathering in an attractive presentation.
Let’s deliver an inspiring look with the modern gazebo designing of your house outdoor. This outdoor gazebo plan is showing the creation of a comfortable seating area renovated with lots of beautiful colorful flowering pots and a custom designing of the pool as shown in the image below. The place is stylishly beautified for gatherings.
Looking to search something impressive and charming to bring a majestic change the ordinary ambiance of your outdoor, then opt this gazebo idea with the hanging lights on it as shown in the image given below. This outdoor beautifying gazebo idea is attractively set for pleasurable dining and relaxing space at the beautiful outdoor space.
Cherish every moment of your life through tranquilizing at the marvelously set outdoor gazebo project. This gazebo looks luxurious at the first impression with the designing of dining and relaxing furniture set in one place. This project is beautifully revealing the beauty of swimming pool, garden landscape and of course the patio renovation.
An elegant gazebo project with the beautiful sea view setting remained the most fascinating outdoor redesigning project. This gazebo idea is amazingly installed over the deck where two beautiful benches with lights are delightfully boosting the beauty of the outdoors. It’s the top exceptional gazebo creation with two walls remained open.
Designing an elegant outdoor gazebo design with a fireplace and attached pergolas on both sides always remained the top ornamentation plan for open spaces. This outdoor reviving project will give you a fabulous shaded area in extreme sunlight and it is well-organized as well to spend your winter days and nights through sitting under it. Establish this gazebo design in the square-shaped that is all here for you, look glamorous in this vast garden area. This unique gazebo is artistically embellished with a raised wooden deck and has stylish sofa set and table under in it. We are sure that you will find it the best gazebo for the prettification of your outdoors.


Having a garden is as significant a dream for everyone as it is owning their own home. Having an added outdoor space that you can turn into the area of your choice is a privilege that not many people get. If you also have a garden, there are several ways to upgrade it and improve the overall aesthetic of your house. Moreover, an excellent upgrade also increases the property value significantly.
So, if you also have a garden and are looking out for ideas to turn it into something nice, you will never fall short of options. There are landscape options, pergola, and patio, and the list is never-ending. Let us discuss a few options that work every time and fit well within your budget.
Best Ideas To Upgrade Your Garden
Focus On Floors
The first thing is to focus on the garden floor. If you want to keep the garden feels, make sure you create pathways with wood or stones. Otherwise, you can separate the plantation area and give a wooden or concrete base to the rest of your garden.
Closer To Nature
The primary purpose of a garden is to keep you close to nature. So, pull your socks up and get lots and lots of plants for your garden. Paint the pots with the colours of your choice, creating the vibe you want. You can also go for artificial green grass that goes well with the garden plants. Additionally, you can keep a seating area in your garden where you can sit and enjoy your alone time.
Build A Deck
Another thing you can do is build a deck in your garden and decorate it as per the theme of your choice. Ensure you hire experts to get a deck built in your garden, as it needs attention to detail, and the poor construction can create multiple issues.
Construct The Pergolas
If you want something really extraordinary, aesthetically appealing and functional at the same time, a pergola is your calling. Get the shape and structure you require, and it can serve you in many ways. You can make a party area under it and entertain your guests on special occasions. Or you can spend your own time enjoying your coffee under it.
There are multiple other options, like a glass room with a roof that lets you enjoy your garden space in all kinds of weather. Make sure there is enough light in the garden so that you can host guests for an evening tea or host a party there. There are umpteen options to upgrade a garden; all you have to do is figure out what you like the most.
The ideal way is to hire proficient experts and discuss your requirements with them. These experts will analyse the situation, carpet area available, and budget to give you the best-fitting option. Make sure you hire the best team with proven expertise in the field and hand over your work to them to see excellent results.


When you put seed or fertilizer down on your lawn, there's a good chance it will wash away. In order to get your products into the roots, contact a professional landscaper. Sunset Tree Service offers core aeration in the Dayton, Waynesville, Centerville, and Beavercreek, Ohio areas.
We use a lawn aerator to remove plugs of soil from your lawn. It's a great way to allow substances to penetrate deeper into the soil, including:
Compact soil doesn't give your roots a chance to breathe. Schedule lawn aeration in Waynesville, Dayton or Beavercreek, OH by contacting Sunset Tree Service today.
IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUR LAWN WITH CORE AERATION
Moss is a sign of compacted soil. Aeration can help loosen things up to promote healthy grass. While some people will use a spike aerator to poke holes in your property, core aeration will remove a plug of soil so the hole stays open longer. Call 937-371-9654 today to schedule core aeration in Beavercreek, Dayton, Centerville, or Waynesville, OH.


A palm tree cannot heal itself if you cut the trunk. If you cut off a palm tree at the trunk, it will not grow back. Palm tree growth occurs only at the growing tip, sometimes called a crownshaft, at the top of the trunk, and cutting off this growing tip by severing the trunk kills the plant.
Most palms are tolerant or prefer the shade, and they will suffer if they receive direct sunlight. Low-light palm houseplants prefer bright indirect light but will tolerate less light, especially during the winter. Palms will not survive if there is no natural light in the room; in this case, they require a grow light.
Moreover, Can palm trees grow in KY?
Growing Palm Trees in Kentucky If you want to grow palm trees in Kentucky, you need to live in zone 7. All zones lower than that are too cold. Unfortunately, there are only few small areas in Kentucky that has zone 7.
Secondly, How long does it take for palm tree leaves to grow back?
Simply so, How do you keep a palm tree alive?
– Start with good soil.
– Give your palm plenty of light.
– Give your palm the right level of humidity.
– Water your palm often.
– Keep your palm clean.
– Protect your palm.
How do you keep outdoor palm trees alive?
Water when it’s dry about a finger’s length deep, but still cool and moist beneath. Water deeply and thoroughly to promote healthy root growth. Give container palms extra attention. Plants exposed to sun and wind in outdoor containers dry out faster than plants in the ground; they may need daily summer watering.
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– ADD THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WATER.
– USE HIGH-QUALITY FERTILIZER.
– KEEP FERTILIZER 2 FT AWAY FROM ROOTS.
– USE HIGH-QUALITY SOIL.
– ONLY CUT FRONDS AFTER THEY ARE COMPLETELY DEAD.
– DON’T PRUNE DURING HURRICANE SEASON.
– PLANT PALMS TREES AT THE RIGHT LEVEL.
In addition to their role as landscape trees in warmer climates, palm trees can be distinctive and potentially wonderful indoor plants. Mature palms often adorn public spaces and foyers, adding an elegant and distinctly tropical air to the decor.
Pruning palm trees is simple: Remove dead fronds (leaves) and old fruit stems. Once the old fronds turn completely brown, it’s safe to prune them from the palm. Just make sure you wait until there is no green left on the frond. When removing a leaf, cut it as close to the trunk as possible.
No palm can survive in regions where the ground is frozen solid for weeks or months at a time, but a surprising number of palm species can tolerate occasional snow and temperatures down as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit—and sometimes even lower.6 days ago
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There are major signs that your palm tree is dying or already dead. You need to watch for wilting, discolored, or stunted palm fronds. These are the first signs that somethings not right with your palm tree. There are cases where the damage can be stopped and reversed to save the palm, so don’t panic.
Remove dead or damaged leaves only. Begin at the bottom of the foliage and look for dead, dying or broken fronds. Use your pruning gear to remove dead or broken fronds from the trunk. Cut each frond at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) from the trunk. Cutting too close to the trunk can damage the tree.
Most houseplants can be pruned and cut, however, there are certain kinds that care should be taken with— these include most palms and tree ferns. Dead fronds and leaves can be removed, but these plants never form branches, so the top areas of growth shouldn’t be cut off, otherwise it will effectively kill the plant.
Insert a mechanical spade into the soil approximately 3 feet away from the tree’s trunk. Carefully dig into the soil as you circle around the palm’s trunk. Use caution when inserting the tool into the ground; do not strike any roots that are still within the 3 foot space close to the trunk.
Palms like moist soil, which means watering several times a week is usually required. When you are planting a palm in your garden, you’ll want to water the tree every day for the first week. The second week, water every other day. After that, plan to water two or three times a week.
Indoor palms may need watered up to twice a week depending on how dry your home is. In humid areas, the palms may need less frequent watering. Feel the soil every three to five days to determine the watering frequency for your plant.
Hardiness. In general, hardy palms can only tolerate brief periods with temperatures in the range −18 to −12 °C (0 to 10 °F). As such, this generally limits hardy palm cultivation and long term specimens to zone 7a or higher.
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Common Name: Hydrangea Genus: Hydrangea Species: macrophylla Cultivar: Horabstra Patent: PP21,636 Trademark: ABRACADABRA® Star Brand: Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Shrubs
Container Size: 8" Jumbo Pot
Characteristics Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: Deciduous Height Category: Tall Garden Height: 36 - 48 Inches Spacing: 48 - 60 Inches Spread: 36 - 48 Inches Flower Colors: Pink Flower Shade: Pink or Lavender in more acidic soils. Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: Green Habit: Mounded Container Role: Thriller
Plant Needs Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun Maintenance Category: Moderate Blooms On: Old Wood Bloom Time: Early Summer through Late Summer Hardiness Zones: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b Water Category: Average
Features Big, bright lace-cap flowers perch atop black satin stems in summer. Flowers emerge pink and white. Flower color affected by soil pH. Good for cutting.
Top reasons to grow: - Salt Tolerant
Uses Cut Flower Landscape Uses Notes: An excellent summer color item for the mixed border. The distinctive black stems add interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
Maintenance Notes This plant needs moist, well drained soil. Supplemental water may be needed in very hot weather. It may do better in part shade in more southern areas. Prune to shape immediately after flowering; heavy pruning is usually not needed. Very cold winters may damage the flower buds, so winter protection may be needed in very cold climates. The flower color can be shifted to blue with the addition of aluminum sulfate to the soil. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the plant in spring.
Vibrant lacecap flowers float atop black satin stems.
Big, funky flying saucer lace-cap flowers emerge pink and white and mature to hot pink atop black satin stems. The distinctive black stems provide interest in the garden before the summer flowers open. Add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage purple-blue flower color.


Our Development servicesLocated in the Pays de Gex region, we provide outdoor landscaping services for individuals, condominiums, communities and real estate professionals:
- Installation of fences, gates, doorways
- Terraces and paths (paving, flagging)
- Landscape masonry
- Landscaping, Planting and Grassing
- Wooden furniture (Terrace, shelter, fence, border,...)
- Automatic sprinklers
- Gabion, wood or rock support
On the basis of a design brief containing graphical elements which express your needs and wishes, we will implement the best solutions taking into account the nature of the soil and respect for the environment. Eager to satisfy you, we will also come up with ideas at every stage of your project.
Don't hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to advise and support you in your landscaping project.


Swimming pools in Las Vegas are great for cooling off during the hot summers and are a lot of fun too. It’s also nice to cool off under the shade of a tree but not all trees are pool friendly as they can cause for a lot of tree debris especially in the fall when they drop leafs. It’s important to choose your landscaping with the pool in mind as it’s no fun to have a nice looking yard but a pool full of landscaping debris. Landscaping debris that goes into a pool will not only make it messy but will also increase the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) within the water which in turn will cause for algae blooms and be harder to manage and ultimately the pool water would need to be drained and refilled. Also, the pesticides and fertilizers used on landscaping can get into the water and that too will cause issues with the water. Below are some trees to consider when choosing landscaping for your yard with your pool in mind.
Live Oak is a pool friendly tree it’s an evergreen tree so it doesn’t shed a lot and hardly has any clean up needed which is ideal for being around a pool.
Mediterranean fan palm is a resort style tree that has multiple trunks. They look great around pools and have minimal clean and and are low maintenance. They also can become draught tolerant and can survive with little water.
Pygmy date palm is also nice looking around pools giving it a tropical look. They can go in small tight spots and can also live in pots. They have a long life span and their roots are non invasive ideal for around pools.
If you need help with pool service in the Las Vegas and Henderson area we would be be happy to be of assistance please use the contact us page above.