All about Slate Chippings
Our slate chippings are available in a variety of naturally occurring colours and shades that are truly eye-catching– the perfect way to make a statement with your garden, paths, driveway, or borders.
Our slate chips can also be used as a decorative feature in plant pots (whilst offering the benefits of aiding water retention and discouraging weed growth) – the natural shades of the chippings look stunning when bordering plants and flowers of all colours.
They can even be placed in water and are 100% fish friendly, making them ideal for adding the finishing touch to your pond or water features.
Not sure which colour slate chippings to choose? Our friendly team are happy to advise: just give us a call on 0114 437 2145. Alternatively, all our aggregates are available in sample sizes, priced at just £3.99 (delivery included).
Please note: all of our aggregates are formed from natural materials and will change colour when wet. The sizes quoted above are the grading size of the screen that the pebbles pass through. As a result the actual size of the slate can be larger.


It was wonderful to go to site to see an almost complete spectacular barn conversion.
Designed by HSSP Architects, it’s a stunning project that has always looked wonderful from the concept and 3D visual stages, through to planning, and all the way through to construction.
The essence of the agricultural roots of the barn really shine through and have been the perfect template on which to create this new family home that has been lavished with attention to detail, imaginative use of space and beautiful views.
It’s the small finishing touches and landscaping to be done now. We are looking forward to revisiting and seeing its eventual completion.
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Folkestone & Hythe District Council has purchased the former Folkestone Racecourse from Cozumel Estates. The announcement means that the Council will now progress the proposed garden town as master developer.
The purchase includes the freehold of the former racecourse and several houses, a total of approximately 200 acres and also includes the ability to purchase neighbouring farmland of a further 440 acres.
Otterpool Park is a proposed garden town near Folkestone in Kent. The masterplan for the innovative scheme comprises 50% green space, up to 10,000 homes and community facilities, delivered in phases over 30 years.
In 2016, the Council and Cozumel Estates entered into an agreement to develop plans for the garden town. As part of the Government’s garden communities programme, the project has attracted funding from the Ministry of Homes, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and Homes England.


Advantages of Mulching With Pine Straws
Farmers across the globe have taken interest in the use of mulch in their field so as to protect the soil from wind and rain.In the effort to preserve soil, there is a significant addition of nutrients to the soil. Because of this, mulching has become a common and almost mandatory course of action in the cultivation of plants and crops. Mulch can be made from plant remains or grass and will have different effects on the soil. Mulch that is made from the straw of pine causes some very good benefits.
The very first benefit of using mulch obtained from pine straw is the ease of sustainability. Pine trees are always and naturally dropping the needles than are used to prepare mulch . This is an assurance of supply at any time of the year when you might need to use them for mulching.
Pine straw mulch prevents the evaporation of soil moisture by insulating the soil from the sun. This mulch also preserves the roots of plants situated too close to the surface of the soil from the direct sunlight. Particles of soil will be moved by raindrops when they come into contact with a ground surface that hasn’t been covered. This type of erosion can be prevented by pine straw mulch that takes the impact of the raindrops. This type of mulch also releases some nutrients as it decomposes and organic matter that will encourage micro organisms. This increases the level of oxygen in the soil that will facilitate faster growth of crops.
It is harder for pine straw to float out of the areas of application that it is for other types of mulch.As a result the environment around the farm will look cleaner. Unlike other types of mulch, it is not necessary to add other components into the mulch since it does not clench together. Negative side effects of other mulches such as formation of crusts do not occur with the use of pine straw mulch. It is easier to maintain since it breaks down at slow rate and therefore won’t need to be replaced frequently. Pine straw decomposes at slow rate hence will be effective for longer periods of time making it easier to maintain.
Weeds compete for nutrients and air with the important crops that have been planted. If the threat is not eliminated, the health of the crops deteriorates. Using pine straw around the plants suffocate any weeds that might be developing underneath the surface. Wood mulch is a conflicting type of mulch that will facilitate the development of weeds.
Pine straw can be applied at a bigger ground surface than other types of mulch. This makes it the cheapest way to utilize for mulching.


If you want to bring a sense of peace and relaxation into your outdoor space, turning it into your own resort-style retreat is a fantastic idea. With a few additions, you can transform a boring yard and create a true oasis where you will be able to relieve stress and feel like you’re on vacation every day. Investing in the value of your property and quality of life is always worth it. Here are a few ideas to give you inspiration.
Bring in comfortable relaxation
If you want to create a truly resort-like atmosphere, your old plastic garden chairs will not cut it. Rethink your current outdoor seating and make it both comfortable and attractive. Besides a solid furniture set for your patio, you can also bring in some luxury with the addition of a hammock. Few things can compete with this piece when it comes to the level of relaxation it brings. Not only does it immediately make you feel like you’re at a tropical resort, but spending some time swinging away also reduces stress. If you don’t have ample space for a hammock, a hammock chair is also a great option and it will become your favorite reading spot in no time. Find fun backyard activities for your family here.
Install a water feature
There are few things that elevate the tranquility of an outdoor space as much as a water feature does. Listening to the sound of moving water has a calming effect on our minds. After all, water is the source of life and we have a deep connection to it. Placing outdoor water fountains in your garden will make you feel like you’re in an oasis, and it will even bring abundant birdlife into your space, so you can also enjoy birdsong. You can go for a solar-powered birdbath if you don’t want to bother with cords.
A yard without greenery simply feels empty. Regardless of what concept you are going for with your design, make sure that lush foliage is part of the plan. Plants have the power to provide privacy, too, so they can be a great tool to create a space that is truly like a hideaway. Bring in plants of different heights and colors and create a layered look for interest. You can also use some tropical-looking plants for a resort-like feel. You’ll need to consider your own climate when choosing the plants, but some easy-to-grow options are Japanese banana and elephant ear plant. You can also add different types of ferns to create dense foliage, or even plant a fig tree if you are after that Mediterranean look.
Your yard can easily become a scorching desert in the summer unless you provide ample shading. So, to make sure you can enjoy your at-home resort even during the hottest days, think about how you could introduce protection from the sun. While parasols work great on the poolside and above small seating areas, investing a bit more on this front is what’s going to add an upscale feel to your outdoor space. Look around and choose an option that fits your aesthetic. For instance, a traditional gazebo is certainly lovely but it might not fit in with your tropical resort theme. In this case, a retractable wave shade would be a more practical and modern choice.
Boost the poolside
A pool is, without a doubt, a feature that pays for itself in fun. With a pool in your own yard, you really don’t have to travel to a faraway destination to feel like you’re at a resort. That said, if you don’t yet have one, think about making this your next major renovation project. If you already have a pool, on the other hand, consider what could improve your experience. For instance, an upgrade to your poolside deck could make it look much more eye-catching – all you need to do is install an attractive non-slip wooden deck. Another poolside upgrade that would add luxury to your space is an outdoor shower. It doesn’t take much to install it but not having to go inside to wash off the pool chlorine would improve your experience by miles.
Upgrading your yard will not only provide you with the perfect space for relaxation, but it will also take your future garden parties to the next level. Implement some of the aforementioned ideas and spend every afternoon relaxing in your new oasis.


SpinNet™ micro-sprinklers are constructed without a "bridge" to retain the spinner, producing a drip-less operation. This means that plants located below the sprinklers are not damaged from water dripping off the sprinkler.
SpinNet™ hangs below the supply pipe preventing wetting of the pipe and dripping onto the plants below.
- Interchangeable components
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- Acid resistant (AA) raw materials
- Excellent uniformity distribution on a full coverage irrigation system.
- Strongly recommended to connect the SpinNet™ to the distribution pipe with a SSPE (super soft PE) micro-tube, a specifically designed weight and AD valve (anti-drain) that will prevent distribution pipe drainage.
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A Guide on Inspirational Outdoor Space Ideas
Most of homeowners according to recent surveys value their yards because it is a very important part of their homes. It is during the drop-down that most of the homeowners actually were inspired to consider making some changes to your very yards and personal space to make it more appealing and give them are different experience. Having a lot therefore is not really enough but making it functional can be very helpful. This is where you might want to actually consider making it functional in different ways such as creating a cool space where you can relax with your entire family, have fun, work and even dine. In case you are looking for ways you can actually transform your yard into a functional space, there are different ideas you can put into action. Here is some more info on some inspirational outdoor space ideas to look at.
One of the best options to go for is an outdoor tea room. This kind of hardscape design is actually inspired by the Japanese architecture. This is a good option to go for as you will learn more about because you can create clean lines and very natural elements. When building this kind of space, you can use cedar and other metal roof. You also learn more about furnishing why you might want to consider your taste and preferences but you can use traditional Eastern style for that. You can read more online about the other details that can be helpful in making it a success.
Outdoor fireplace can be another good option to go for. Instead of considering a fire bowl, you can install a true outdoor fireplace. This is because it can give a cozy a feeling especially during those chilly summer nights. You might want to take your time to learn more about what type of fireplace you can go for. When choosing the type, you definitely have to look at what you prefer to help you narrow down.
Outdoor dining options are also a good recommendation. It is a good addition to your yard especially for those summer times when you want to enjoy a nice meal outdoors. Take your time to look at the chairs, the table, as well as where you wanted installed.
Additionally, take your time to learn more about installing a modern pergola. It is the best structure for protection from the sun. Take your time to gather more info on this as you work with professional hardscape installers near you.
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This “Freedom” pool, installed by Pools by Design, creates an appealing visual balance by reflecting bright blue skies.
This “Inspiration” pool, installed by Brinkmann Fiberglass Pools LLC, lends this elevated backyard an organic feel. The Inspiration is a great blend of freestyle design and functional space.
This “Majestic” pool, installed by Townsend Construction services of New Braunfels, Texas, creates a dynamic night time vibe.
This “Inspiration” pool, installed by R. Baker Inc, creates a beautiful focal point for this spacious backyard. The Inspiration is the perfect blend of appealing soft curves and functional space. The shallow “fun pad” area is accessible to everyone from lounging adults to smaller children.
Since 1998, for over 18 years, Premier Fiberglass, Inc. has been building and servicing pools in Texas. Their goal is to help homeowners create a "Staycation" in their own backyard. Premier Fiberglass serves both the residential and commercial communities with new construction and renovation.
Cooler weather is here, and in some part of the country it’s down right cold! While some pool owners may choose to heat their pools and use it throughout the winter, many people find this to be the time to winterize their pools.


(UPM Tilhill, Hermitage Valley, Scotland, January 18, 2012) – Staff from UPM Tilhill’s Jedburgh office are involved in one of the biggest native woodland planting schemes in the UK.
At the end of the project, around 440,000 trees will have been planted at Gorrenberry Farm in the Hermitage Valley in the Scottish Southern Uplands.
Sixty hectares of woodland have been planted so far with another 300 to be completed in Spring 2013 – creating Gorrenberry Jubilee Wood. Gorrenberry is an ecological restoration project which aims to return much of the biodiversity to the area, while maintaining a varied pattern of economic activity at a sustainable level.
As well as managing the planting, UPM Tilhill helped the farm’s current owner Jane Bower to purchase the property and then worked on her behalf to apply for a grant from the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP).
UPM Tilhill District Manager Martin Craig said: “There was a huge amount of work involved before we got to the actual planting stage. It took around 16 months and involved numerous surveys. The planting of the site has also been challenging with a team of 50 people mostly planting by hand, especially on the areas that were steep and inaccessible by vehicle.”
Martin Craig was assisted by UPM Tilhill colleagues including Forest Ecologist John Gallacher and Foresters Lindsay Greer and Duncan Scott. The grant application was supported by an archaeology survey, landscape appraisal, breeding bird survey, otter survey, vegetation and peat-depth survey, ecological site classification, and an assessment of the impact on the Hen Harriers on the neighbouring Langholm Moor. The plan proposed leaving the deep peat, marshy areas and space around badger setts unplanted, as required by environmental regulations, while allowing sensitive landscaping of the plantings.
It was important to the owner for all of the organisations involved to engage with the local community, so schoolchildren from Newcastleton and Langholm joined staff from UPM Tilhill and the Woodland Trust Scotland to help plant 200 of the oak and birch trees.
Gorrenberry Farm’s owner Jane Bower said: “It’s great that the local schools helped us restore some of the wildwood which once covered this area. I hope they will come back over the years to enjoy the woods as they grow, and watch the birds and animals which will make their homes here.
“One day the trees we are planting will provide fuel and construction timber for the people of the valley, as well as shelter for wildlife. The trees will catch the rain and by slowing the flow they will reduce flooding. This will allow the eggs of the salmon and sea trout which spawn here to hatch and develop. As time passes, the burns and the woods will become more productive as well as more beautiful.”
Because Gorrenberry Jubilee Wood is such a large planting scheme, it was also designated by the Woodland Trust Scotland as one of 25 Princess Woods - each representing a year of the Queen’s life before she came to the throne.
The Woodland Trust offered people a chance to be at the heart the Queen's 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations by planting trees. The Jubilee Woods project aims to plant six million trees to celebrate The Queen’s reign. www.jubileewoods.org.uk
UPM Tilhill, established more than 60 years ago, is a national company operating from a network of offices throughout the UK. UPM Tilhill is now the UK’s largest timber harvesting and forest management company. The company provides a full range of consultancy and contracting services to the forest owner and forestry investor. Further information is available at www.upm-tilhill.com
Further information contact Suzi Christie PR Consultant for UPM Tilhill on 01435 830031 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.org
UPM leads the integration of bio and forest industries into a new, sustainable and innovation-driven future. Our products are made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. UPM consists of three Business Groups: Energy and pulp, Paper, and Engineered materials. The Group employs around 24,000 people and it has production plants in 17 countries. UPM's annual sales exceed EUR 10 billion. UPM's shares are listed on the Helsinki stock exchange. UPM – The Biofore Company – www.upm.com
The Woodland Trust Scotland - The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading charity championing native woods and trees. It has more than 500,000 members and supporters. The Trust has three key aims: a) to enable the creation of more native woods and places rich in trees b) to protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future c) to inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees. Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). In 1984, the Trust acquired its first wood in Scotland. Today the Trust owns 80 sites across Scotland covering 8,750 hectares.


In this third and last post on the Priory gardens of Quimper, I am featuring the back of the garden (shown on the left of the map) where edibles are grown, as well as those plants used for making and coloring clothing.
Work on this garden was started in 1997 to create a medieval garden in the style of a convent garden in the days of Anne of Brittany (1477-1514). The population at the time resorted to plants for most of their needs: food, medicine and clothing.
The garden has three essential components. The medicinal and herb garden, used by monks to make their own remedies from plants not readily available in the surrounding areas and therefore grown in the garden.
The edible garden: nutritious roots, fruit, fresh or dried, beans, barley, and other garden crops made up the menu of the time.
The tinctorial garden grew plants used for clothing such as hemp, linen or catharmus which was used for red coloring.
Note also that the medival garden is a representation of Paradise, with the fountain in the center representing the pure source from which the four rivers of Eden originate. Plants such as white lilies and other white flowers represent the virgin.
In this first post, I am featuring the front portion of the garden, with the medicinal and herb section.
This is one of the loveliest gardens in this style I have had the chance to visit and it was also awarded “Jardin Remarquable” (remarkable garden”. It was designed not only for function but also form, with a pavilion, arbors, pergolas, benches in cozy nooks, decorative borders for raised beds, woven Plessis, and a fountain, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. It also overlooks the river Odet, making it a truly enchanting setting.
The Botanical Gardens (Jardin de Plantes) in Nantes have been awarded the title of “Jardin Remarquable” (garden of exception), and are also one of the four largest in France. They showcase 10,000 species/varieties, 800square meters of hot houses, and over 50,000 flowers are planted each year.
The collections have grown over the past 150 years, and are renowned worldwide, for camellias in particular. The Jardin the Plantes also strives to protect and reintroduce rare plants.
A portion of the Gardens is dedicated to the green houses as well as a showcase for organizing, labeling, and experimenting with many species of plants.
Several greenhouses, both humid and dry, house tropical plants. There is also a conservatory style café and a welcome center.
A lawn arae is divided up to showcase individual flowering plants, all of which are labeled and referenced, lantanas, Buenos aires verbena, geraniums, begonias, etc
Another area features a meliferous “butterfly” garden, to foster pollination in the gardens.
Other plants are grown in various grid combinations and organized by species (ferns, grasses …)
Raised beds include herbal and edible plants, as well as new varieties of grapevines being developed for wine growing.
The edge of the scientific garden features espaliered trees and vines such as this kiwi vine (actinidia)
I came across a lovely medieval style garden in the town of Blain in southern Brittany (France). The beds are bordereded with a traditional edging of woven branches. Some are used to grow vegetables, others have aromatics or medicinal plants of all kinds, as well as some old fashioned and all but forgotten plants. The garden is still fairly young, but grapevines are growing along the wall, as well as on the arbor behind.
Woven edging is called “bordure en Plessis” in French, and is most commonly done using willow, because the twigs or branches are both long and very flexible. Wicker is also fairly common especially for tighter and more even weaves. Hazelnut branches may on occasion be used as well for a more rustic look.


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You need to take the time to meet with the landscaper. You require to talk to them about what you are looking for, and they require to help you establish a design you will enjoy.
How will you landscape be used? A great style is good, however it has to be functional also. They need to understand how you are going to use your backyard and who else will be using it. This will make a big difference in the style. exteriorarchitecture5. If you like to host big celebrations that you desire a feature such as a big patio.
You desire your yard to be functional and beautiful. You need to stroll around the backyard with the landscaper and talk about the things you currently like about your backyard and some of the things you do not like.
Having a negative experience can make a person cautious of working with a new landscaper. Landscapers will want to avoid things that customers do not like. Take a walk around and see the styles that look appealing and the ones that do not look so excellent.
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Different plants will need various levels of maintenance. If not they require plants that are easy to take care of.
The landscaper might have to recommend some ideas as far as coloring goes. Budgeting Information This is another concern that is going to require to be brought up.
The expense of the job must be talked about upfront so everyone is on the very same page about what can be done. Is There a Personalized 3D Style?
While an illustration or perhaps a 2D image is accommodating individuals will be surprised at the style when they can see it in 3D. This new technology can also allow the landscaper to add furniture, little details, in addition to textures to their style. When a person sees their task in 3D, they become very excited about it – exteriorarchitecture4.
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There are thousands of choices to pick from when it concerns making landscaping style choices. There are lots of options from the kind of plants to use to where the outside furnishings is going to be. This new innovation is a terrific method to develop brand-new designs and see the landscaping concepts come to life.
Are there above ground stuctural elements I require to be concerned with for my outside landscape? Do I have a budget plan and is it reasonable? There are numerous more concerns to ask before moving forward on a garden style plan.
It may benefit you to talk to a garden designer or landscape designer and see if working with an expert is the instructions that best fits you – exteriorarchitecture3. ** All b/w illustrations Residential Landscape Architecture, design procedure for the Private Residence by Booth/Hiss. Color illustration Todd Haiman Landscape Style 2016.
As a designer, I’ve become rather good at this over the years so prior to you go charging into your next on-site consultation, here is my step-by-step guide to distilling the dollar worth from your brand-new client. Step One Prepare Your Consumer Ahead of Time Rather than simply springing the concern on your potential client and putting them on the area for a response, assist them be prepared to have an answer by planting the seed early on.
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Use this as a chance to provide them something to think about between the call and the time you satisfy on site. You’re not asking them to offer you a response right away, you’re asking them to make the time to think about it.
The last thing I want you to experience is a lot of concealed surprises. We like to get things right from the start. If you could have a consider that, it would be an excellent help. If you’re not sure where to start, I’ll bring some examples of previous tasks and we can talk more about it personally.””Oh, and if you could bring some images or hard copies of the sorts of things you’ve seen prior to that you truly like, that would be actually valuable too.


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beautiful 10 Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Garden Landscape. Is Really Cute 1 - Fire Pit Wood LED Lighting source Brilliant ways to amp up your yard or porch for the holidays. 2 - Rope Lights source Outdoor spaces l.
Awesome Fire Pit Swing Set campfire What’s better than sitting around a campfire in the summer evenings? A beautiful summer evening with a backyard fire pit is the perfect gathering spot for family and friends. How does it look this place ?


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Need to move the kids' chalk board outside! Less mess, and get proper clean every time it rains...
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I love the ambience of the decking and draping vines. Must have an outdoor pizza oven
The easiest way to add some Boho glam to your garden is with lighting. String fairy lights over a a comfy seating area, line pathways and divide areas with lanterns, and add some solar lights to your fence for when you get the barbecue out!
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Chic modern sitting eating and dining areas. How to have a modern bbq in your garden and still make it look brilliant.
Contemporary Garden. Love this outdoor fireplace! Would like the seating closer to it to take advantage of the warmth.
Image by Dominique Bader. - A Contemporary And Modern Garden Marquee Wedding With A Green And White Colour Scheme And A Stephanie Allin Dress And Jimmy Choos With Photography By Dominique Bader.
I like this unusual, chunky seat made out of (what looks to be) new railway sleepers which have been sawn down to size in a contemporary garden by Garden Designer Andrea Newill
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Perfection! Kitchen and dining all open plan, perfect polished concrete floors. I like the kitchen lay out.


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Think about the trunk of a tree, the distant horizon, the line created when a lawn ends and the adjacent woods begin. In the photo, the scale of the walkway (that is, its width) is well-suited to the modest number of people who will be using the walkway at any given time. When establishing balance, you need to determine a central reference point from which to draw an axis. Use to entice visitors to a special place (like a shady nook) or to draw their eyes to a special element (like that $200 Japanese maple you broke your piggy bank to buy). Medium textures fall in between. Color has many uses in garden design. Alone, an upright arborvitae or a thin cactus looks awkward. We reach for them after school and after dinner. As a landscape design idea, balance is a general sense that the visual elements on one side of a scene are of equal weight to the elements on the other side of the scene. Although flowers are the jewels of the garden, too many different colors look chaotic. Rely on these artistic principles to take the mystery out of garden design, even if you are working with a professional. Who can deny that light gives plants life? There is a key … In landscape design ideas, scale refers to the size of items relative to gardeners (that is, to human beings). Vertical lines lead the eye up and out of the garden. Compost and composted manure can be added in spring and/or fall. Rotating your tomato crop from year to year is must. If you’re a beginner baker who’s just starting out (or a master chef looking to declutter), start with this list of baking tool must-haves. The more dramatic the change, the better in landscape design. Introducing variety simply means creating some breaks in the monotony -- some focal points that stick out. Drop some garden art in the middle of a flowerbed. this website. You may prefer informal, or asymmetrical, balance. Tips on determining your soil type and how to improve its structure. 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The easiest (or boringest, depending on your personality) way to achieve balance is to divide the scene down the middle and create mirror images on either side. As different plants come into bloom and then recede, to be replaced by others, there will still be a satisfying sense of visual rhythm. Put one type of plant next to the other and -- voila! The workshop, “Keys to Great Gardening,” will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m. Workshop sessions will begin at 8:30 and will last until noon. Easily defined shapes -- the cones of these pruned trees, for example -- are very distinctive in the plant world, where so many inhabitants are jumbles of several shapes (or no shape at all). Use healthy foliage and garden debris to compost. Remove debris such as dead foliage, and weed your garden before tilling the soil. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. It was more than a ring, however; it was an old key which looked as if it had been buried a long time. Dainty-leaved plants make a staccato of dots; grasses, irises, and daylilies paint pleasant, smooth stripes. This winter front door display is layered with holiday cheer. Depending on what's growing in your garden, there's a lot you can do to get your ornamental plants ready for the colder months. Special offer. Building your essential baking toolbox starts here! It's the spice of life, and of gardening. Keyhole Garden Construction. On the other hand, large patios can be pricey, feel less intimate and take up limited garden real estate. Extend that style to your landscape design. Focusing on harmony will help as you choose from an exciting and sometimes bewildering array of plants and other landscaping materials. Some colors compete for attention; others harmonize. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s just a matter of figuring out what will work for you and what’s within. 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Use artificial lighting to produce soft pools of brightness at dusk; you will be amazed at how an ordinary garden can be transformed into a magical night garden with just a few strategically placed lights. Besides water and sun, … Design style works for the interior as well as the exterior. Good structure in the overall design, combined with hardscape that meets your needs for service and enjoyment, creates the perfect setting into which you can place favorite plants -- trees, shrubs, groundcovers, flowers, and seasonal containers. For example, a 4-x-12-foot banquet table is grossly out of scale for an intimate dinner for two. Whether it's a tried-and-true 1940s BH&G cookie recipe or a unique twist on sugar cookies, our Test Kitchen's compiled a lot of favorite cookie recipes over the years. Coloring outside the lines takes creativity and a good bit of courage. A 30-foot tree is out of place in the middle of a small patio, but a dwarf tree makes sense. 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Our firm is built on enthusiasm for exceptional planning and design, and the technical knowledge to create a realistic vision. We are attentive listeners, carefully synthesizing the program and personality of our clients. Our care and commitment during the planning process will be evident throughout the life of each place we help create or enhance.
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This is our very first post on the new blog marking the beginning phase of the eventual transition to our newly renovated house and the creation of a new garden from scratch. We will be building the garden from a base of coastal dune sand.
If you are new to this blog, Welcome. If you are family and friends returning to catch up on what has been going on behind the scenes, we think you will find this interesting.
In comparison to the old blog, which was more of a personal garden journal, we encourage you to add comments and questions. This will in turn encourage us to explore matters a little further if required.


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Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) announced the expansion of the Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) with the appointment of two additional members by Mayor Martin J. Walsh.
Jonathan Evans and Mimi Garza Love will fill newly created positions, and Kathy Kottaridis will replace the seat being vacated by the retirement of Paul McDonough as the member representing expertise in historic preservation.
The expansion of the commissioners from 11 to 13 will help bring new perspectives to the BCDC and responds to the ongoing pace of development in Boston by helping ensure that there is a quorum at all meetings. Under the change, at least seven of the 13 commissioners must be professionals in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, or urban design.
The BCDC is charged with examining the aesthetics of proposed development projects and ensuring that the projects have a positive impact on Boston’s public realm. This includes the review of large projects over 100,000gsf, projects of special significance, civic projects, and district design guidelines.
Evans is a senior architect at MASS Design Group. Formerly, he designed and managed architectural and urban design projects largely focused on public interest design ranging from affordable multi-family housing to urban design and planning work for nonprofits and public agencies.
Garza Love is a principal at Utile with over 30 years of experience in architecture, interior design, and campus planning. Her project experience includes the Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the Richard Ortner Studio Building for Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, among many others.
Kottaridis joined Historic Boston Inc. (HBI) as its executive director in 2007. Under her leadership, HBI has transformed eight abandoned historic structures into new mixed use developments. She also served as director of economic development at the former Boston Redevelopment Authority.


Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Balbalmose' PP #26,567
|Vibrant, shaggy rose-colored blooms in abundance top this compact plant with very dark green, minty-basil-scented foliage. Resists powdery mildew better than others. Plant en masse for an inviting display of color in sunny borders and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
|Full sun, Partial sun
|Keep soil moist but not soggy.
|Late spring to early summer
|Compact growth reaches just 10 to 12 in. tall, 8 to 10 in. wide.
|Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Fast Growing, Compact Form
|Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
|Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
|Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
|Easily grown in humusy, rich, moisture-retentive soils, but highly adaptable to a variety of soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions. Hard prune old foliage annually, before new growth emerges in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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Solar Lights | 1-800-718-3806
Outdoor lighting is an excellent way to see when it is dark but it has another function as well. Solar lights can provide ample light for adding style in the garden, backyard, or a home's front yard. Although there are many types of outdoor lighting systems that run on electricity, many people are choosing solar lights for their outdoor spaces. Solar lights are much easier to install and they do not require electricity so they are much better for the environment.
When solar lights were first brought out on the market, there was only one or two basic shapes. The bottom of these solar lights had a pointed in so they can easily be placed into the ground. The tops of the lights were ordinary and the bulbs did not give off a lot of actual bright light. Today, there are many different options in solar lights. Not only are the designs and styles different, but the actual amount of luminosity that is produced is truly amazing.
The most popular style of solar lights are the standard designs that were some of the first lights produced. This style is available in black, silver, or brown metals. Many of these solar lights are even made of plastic or resin. The material is not very durable but still is a great and inexpensive option for the outdoors. The standard solar light design is a great choice for homeowners with larger backyards that need various accent lighting pieces in the front and backyards.
Today, there are hundreds of stylish designs in solar lights. Many solar lights feature unique shapes and colors. Animals, flowers, plants, and certain symbols can all be found in solar lights. Many people choose these versions to add flair and accents in their gardens. A garden can go from ordinary to extraordinary with a few pieces of solar lights to accent certain plants or garden elements.
An outdoor space is a great place for families and friends to get together, entertain and relax after a long work week. Creating a beautiful outdoor space is easy with solar lights. Most homeowners do not have the experience or skill to install electrical lighting fixtures in their outdoor spaces. Turning to solar lights can be a much easier alternative to digging and burying electrical lines. Since solar lights can be easily staked into the ground, they are the most efficient and most effective way of adding this mood lighting outdoors.
Although this mood lighting is very important, having lights to see outdoors is even more imperative. Solar lights provide ample light so guests can see what they are doing while outside at cookouts or get together. Solar lights can be added around a patio or deck to help guests mingle with others. These lights can also be helpful for people using the outdoor grill. Every homeowner should incorporate solar powered lighting elements around their home. The outdoor spaces can easily be accentuated with beautifully bright lights. Solar lights are great for front walkways, backyard deck or patio areas, and even around the homeowner's mailbox.
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PURCHASE OF LAND AND BROKEN COTTAGE
Clearing trees, removal of brush, garbage. Turing it into a private park that sandwiches between Lakefront Lookout and Lakeside Retreat. Aiming to turn the building into a modern/rustic Lakefront home, goal is to be completed in 2020.
Total investment $150k
Projected Finished Value $220k
20 day Return $70k


That patio lighting are designed to be decorative and functional at the same time. Make sure you consider the original color of walls surrounding the garden, other patio elements including the materials used, and the possible effects patio lights may have to overall comfort and ambience of your patio to produce the best possible lighting combination that suits your needs. When used and implemented correctly, patio lights can be great additions to your already beautiful patio design.
Brick : Brick is one of the most popular choice for patios because it is easy to install, looks great and is preferred by most DIY enthusiasts. This type of patio material offer a very traditional look in terms of warm, earthy colors and last a long time. Bricks can be installed on sand base or concrete pavements regardless of whether you use mortar or not and extremely durable in cold climates. It can have a variety of patterns as well because of its uniform shape and size, thus add a lot of personality and individually to your patio. The color of brick looks extremely nice and attractive on a patio especially if it is surrounded by a garden.
Creating privacy : If the patio is overlooked the patio design will need to include screening. Walls, hedges, pergolas, and fences can be included in the patio design to provide a sense of enclosure and privacy. When building a wall around a patio it is a great idea to include a window through to other garden areas so that the patio doesn't end up feeling to claustrophobic. Windows in dividing walls create an interesting glimpse of the rest of the garden without compromising privacy.
Bar Stools: Patio bar stools are equally important as the party bar and bar tables. Since guests prefer to relax and enjoy during patio parties, then it is important that your bar stools have features that provide maximum comfort and convenience. Bar stools that have a swiveling mechanism are beloved by guests who are fond to simultaneously talk to other guests at the party bar. Bar stools with arm rests and comfortable padding are also one of the top favorites of guests.


|Pot Size: |
Economy or Premium SelectionEconomy - rooted into its pot but a further season before moving up a pot size.
Premium - more growth in its pot. More mature than Economy
Our native Hazel a good plant for tough conditions and good for wildlife, attractive autumnal foliage tints of soft yellow.


THE Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre has been awarded Green Flag status for the second time by An Taisce Environmental Education.
The Green flag programme recognises Ireland’s best public parks and gardens.
Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco and Activity Parks success in the scheme has continued for the second year running with the attraction once again securing Green Flag Status.
Only awarded for exceeding tough environmental standards in green space management, and excellence of visitor attractions – the Green Flag Award Scheme is the mark of a quality park or green space and is recognised throughout the world.
This year participating European countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden
Management and staff at Tralee Bay Wetland said they re delighted to again be awarded the International Green Flag Award.
The judges acknowledged Tralee Bay Wetlands on its awareness of environmental issues and the many efforts made to protect and enhance the habitats.
Centre ecologist, and educational co-ordinator Alan Balfe has been instrumental in ensuring all plants and trees planted onsite are native and again this was positively noted within the feedback report.
Overall the judging panel said they were very impressed to see improvements upon the previous year and commended the “interest, commitment and dedication of the team onsite and the overall management plan.
The newly installed information panels at the centre were also praised with the judges describing them as ‘informative, bright and colourful’.
Under the Pollination Awards Tralee Bay Wetlands were commended also for their ongoing work on Biodiversity.
“We are all absolutely delighted to receive the International Green Flag award and the entire team plan to continue to improve all elements of the Park with a constant focus on Biodiversity and the Environment,” said Mary O’Connor on behalf of the management team and staff.


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So when you purchase a d&d gazebo? Some gazebo are available at Lowes Amazon or other shops. Promptly ready the amount to purchase or build one in your home.
This outline gazebo positioning suggestions:
Use gazebo size that is conventional,typically 2 m x 2 m. This size is big enough. The gazebo is utilized totake pleasure in the garden setting.
Put in place a gazebo that is higher in the edge ofthe park.
Better not set the gazebo at the farthest point of the home.
Use natural materials for example wood and bamboo gazebo to accentuate theperception of a solid nature further. Avoid setting the gazebo beneath vines or tall trees, the view will be blocked and gazebos becausemight be damaged if subjected to the fallen seeds or twigs.


Flat sprays of yellow foliage are displayed on mahogany colored contorted branches on this small Hinoki. The growth habit is loosely pyramidal and upright. Interesting fasciations appear on the terminal shoots of most branches giving this plant a very interesting texture. Foliage has bronze overtones in winter. 'Golden Whorl' should be protected from full sun in hot climates but the plant looses its characteristic yellow color if placed in to much shade.
10 year size: Height: 2-3 Feet Width: 1-2 Feet


Margie Grace, founder and lead designer of Grace Design Associates, Inc., is a landscape designer and a licensed landscape contractor. An avid traveler and perpetual student of gardens, she has made her own garden in Spain, Australia and New Zealand over the past three decades. Margie currently gardens in Santa Barbara. She prides herself on bringing the values of old world craftsmanship and a sophisticated design sense to her work on gardens, large and small, residential and commercial.
Margie's formal training is in the life and earth sciences. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in biology with a minor in geology, awarded in 1981 from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Margie has also studied landscape design and illustration extensively at the University of California at Los Angeles.
Her diverse education and experience foster a unique, well-rounded approach to design. She collaborates closely with clients and artisans, creating projects in a wide range of design genres. Rather than a stylized approach to design, Margie strives to create projects that have the potential to impact people's daily experience of the world and provide value to clients, the community and the environment.
Committed to sustainable development, Margie has served as the President of the Green Building Alliance for the past four years, actively collaborating with many other green professionals in the Santa Barbara community. Her work on Victoria Garden Mews, a multi-family infill project, was the first project worldwide to achieve 2-star Sustainable SITES Initiative certification for a residential project (2013).
Grace Design Associates, Inc. is an award-winning, full service landscape firm with over twenty-five years of experience designing and building world-class gardens. Company founder and lead designer Margie Grace is the winner of the 2009 International Landscape Designer of the Year Award, the top honor in the field.
Grace Design's forté is distinctive design executed with the values of old world craftsmanship. Working in a wide range of design styles and budgets, the company creates gardens that connect with the unique character of the site, sit seamlessly in the environment, blend harmoniously with the architecture and reflect the client's aesthetic.
Every garden is custom-designed and custom-built. For each project, be it large or small, all materials -- including plants, trees, stone, fountains, statuary, garden furniture, and garden accessories -- are hand-selected by the firm's designers from the top growers and suppliers in the west. The result is a one-of-a-kind garden perfectly tailored to the client, the architecture, the site and the environment.
Grace Design Associates gardens have been built throughout Southern California, and increasingly throughout the Southwest, including the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Grace Design Associates is a leader in green design and sustainable construction methodologies and practices. Green before green was fashionable, the firm has pioneered the integrated team approach, working from the outset of the project with client, architect, interior designer, general contractor, engineers, specialized trades and other design and construction professionals. By working together from project inception through completion and ongoing maintenance, the client can be assured that the project has a green-friendly footprint, considers local architecture and client lifestyle, and maximizes building equipment, materials and other resources.
Grace Design Associates has been featured on HGTV's, "Landscapers' Challenge" and Discovery Channel's sustainable design show "Greenovate". ABC's reality show "Momma's Boys" was filmed at a coastal Santa Barbara estate with gardens designed and built by the firm. Grace Design Associates' work has also appeared in numerous regional and national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Garden Design, Sunset, California Homes, Garden Ideas, California Home + Design, Santa Barbara Seasons and Ventura Life & Style.
In addition to the 2009 International Landscape Designer of the Year Award, the firm won The Santa Barbara Contractors Association Builder of the Year for Best Landscape and Hardscape award in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010. Recent residential landscape projects have been awarded the Montecito Beautiful Award and two categories of Santa Barbara Beautiful Awards.
Grace Design Associates' gardens have been featured on numerous garden tours, including the prestigious Ojai Valley Garden Tour, the Garden Lanes Garden Tour, Gardens of Garden Street and the Parade of Green Building, and Built Green Santa Barbara Expo Conference and Tour. Grace Design gardens have been the setting for a number of fundraising events for local non-profits, including CAMA (Community Arts Music Association), Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS), and the University of California at Santa Barbara's Arts and Lectures with celebrated cellist YoYo Ma.
Dawn Close is the co-founding partner of Grace Design Associates, along with Lead Designer Margie Grace. Dawn serves as Chief of Operations, bringing her extensive expertise in business management to the company. In that capacity, she manages all aspects of company finance, marketing and administration. She is also responsible for charting the long-term strategic direction for the company, oversees daily operations, and works closely with the firm's talented staff of professional designers.
Prior to co-creating Grace Design, Dawn was an Instructor for Landmark Education's national "Team Management and Leadership Program" (TMLP), a year-long intensive leadership development program. She was also heavily involved as a Teacher in the Women's Economic Venture, also known as WEV, helping many women entrepreneurs find their passion and start their own business.
Raised in Chicago, she came to the West Coast to work in the elite world of Arabian horses. Over the years, Dawn's focus shifted from horses to the also-elite world of Cocker Spaniel breeding and showing, with one of her dogs winning Best of Breed at the highly lauded Westminster Dog Show in New York City.
Ariel Carlson has been with Grace Design Associates since 2012. She graduated with Honors from Cal Poly State University of San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture and a minor in Ornamental Plant Production. While in school, Ariel interned for a design-build company, creating playgrounds for schools in South Africa, gaining international experience in landscape design and construction.
After graduating, Ariel moved to Santa Barbara, a close approximation of her former home in Kauai, and joined the Grace Design team. She received her Landscape Contractor's license in 2014 and has been working as a Project Manager and Designer since. Ariel worked extensively on the firm's recent historic garden overhaul - that of famed artist George Washington Smith handling design and project management.
She purchased her first home in Santa Barbara last year with her partner Ryan, and spends most of her free time renovating the home from the floor up. On the rare occasion that she is not busy with a DIY home remodel, she spends her free time at the beach and enjoying the outdoors.
Chantal Vo moved from the Central Coast to Santa Barbara in 2013 and joined Grace Design, where her eye for perfection and passion for functional and forward thinking design has greatly complemented the team.
Chantal earned a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly State University at San Luis Obispo. During that time, she also studied abroad in France, Spain and the Netherlands, obtaining a rich education in European coastal landscapes. Upon graduating, Chantal remained in the Central Coast area, working for a well-known design-build firm, where she gained practical experience designing coastal residential landscapes. Born and raised in Woodland Hills in Southern California, Chantal is a true Californian at heart, spending her free time in the mountains, hiking and exploring coastal California.
John Oberholtzer has been with Grace Design Associates since the firm first formed. He is Superintendent overseeing all construction, helping to bring the firm's landscapes to life. Along with his ability to develop long-lasting client relationships, John approaches the complexity and challenge of landscape construction with ease. The partnership of Lead Designer Margie Grace's vision and artistry, coupled with John's extraordinary craftsmanship and team management skills, has contributed greatly to the firm's many award-winning gardens.
John was born and raised in Altadena, California where he received his Associate's Degree from Pasadena City College, and went on to study geology at San Diego State University. He moved to the Santa Barbara area in 1985, and earned his Landscape Contractor's license in 1992.
John is the proud father of three. He spends much of his free time volunteering, going to the local farmers markets, and teaching dog training at area parks through the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Armando Espino has been an integral member of the Grace Design Associate's team for over seven years. With more than 20 years of experience working in landscape construction, rough carpentry and framing, Armando, along with John Oberholtzer, serves as Superintendent of the firm's installation crews.
Armando has built some of Grace Design's most beautiful and unique gardens, stretching from Hollister Ranch to Carpenteria. A shining example of his work while at Grace Design is the Santa Barbara Foothills garden, which went from being completely devastated in the Santa Barbara Tea Fire, to winning the Santa Barbara Contractors Association Builder of the Year Award. The property was also featured in the Los Angeles Times and in three national home/garden publications.
Armando is a dedicated family man and spends his weekends with his wife and four children. The light of his life is his two year old daughter, Alison.


A submission put together by members of the Marine Studies Institute, School of Geosciences was competitively selected from more than 200 “Great Ideas” submitted from around the world to inform the Urban Growth NSW Transformation plan for the multibillion dollar urban redevelopment of the 3 Bays Sydney Harbour precinct.
The idea, “Marine ecological restoration through urban development” was to make use of hydrodynamic and ecosystem models of the harbour developed as part of the Sydney Harbour Observatory to identify the greatest risks to water quality in the 3 bays and evaluate the most effective ways to improve the water quality and increase marine biodiversity in the bays, by incorporating novel water quality improvement aspects in the design and concept phase, such as artificial wetlands, underground storm water filtration units, increased flushing, or in situ sediment remediation.
In addition, the transformation plan itself has also now been released, and ideas from our submission feature heavily throughout the plan, including as one of the 7 guiding principles.
The team included, Professors Ian S.F. Jones, Gavin Birch, and Phil Mulhearn, as well as PhD candidates, Daniel Harrison and Edwina Tanner.


Private Small Garden Design
I love the French doors leading to this charming, lush patio. And the pup too.
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Beautiful small backyard landscape designs can be hard to achieve, as a small yard requires good space management. Gardening, decor and much more on hackthehut.com
Small cozy patio. Jan's Page of Awesomeness! >.
House Doctors Authentic Notes - welcomes a season of soirée in the garden…
Peter Zumthor: Floor paving, Kolumba museum, Cologne (D)


XERISCAPING: Landscaping and gardening in a style that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation. Xeriscaping is gaining acceptance as access to water becomes more limited.
Learn more about Xeriscaping
RAIN BARREL WATER CATCHMENT: Rainwater harvesting is a great way to lower your water bill, as the natural precipitation can be used to irrigate gardens, plants, and lawns. The simplest type of catchment system involves purchasing a rain barrel and connecting it to the existing gutter system with tubing or additional downspouts.
PATIO AND DRIVEWAY--Permeable Pavers: Porous and permeable paving materials have several advantages, such as the ability to allow rainwater to be absorbed into the ground, supplementing the ground water and relieving the sewage system.
Permeable Patio Paver options
SOLAR OUTDOOR LIGHTING: Solar lights are versatile, lower energy costs, require little maintenance, continue working even if there is a power outage, install easily, give off no emissions so they are better for the environment, are safer for pets and children as they are cooler to the touch and there is no risk of electrocution, and use the sun--a renewable resource. Many have darkness sensors, so they turn on and off automatically, saving energy and money.
Solar Outdoor Lighting options for your garden.
Certify as NWF Wildlife Habitat--Grow plants, and provide a space conducive to helping to replenish wildlife habitats locally and along migration corridors.
Birdseed and wildlife habitat
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Thu 27 June 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kikar Dizengoff - Reines 2, Tel Aviv,
Dizengoff Square was inaugurated in 1938. Over the years it underwent many changes, but continued to play a central role in the ‘White City’. In addition to its architectural importance, it was the center of vibrant social life that shaped the unique character of Tel Aviv.
In 2016, the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality decided to renovate the square and restore it to its original design, by the landscape architecture firm “Moria Sekely”.
The exhibition will review the history of Dizengoff Square and celebrate its renewal.
Speakers at the opening ceremony by:
Dr. Keren Mitrani, an architect specializing in documentation, planning and development of historical buildings. Mitrani teaches at the Azrieli School of Architecture at Tel Aviv University, and serves as an external lecturer at Bar-Ilan University on planning, construction and architecture in Israel.
Mr. Mor Gilboa – CEO of Green Course and head of the Green City
Party. Gilboa was one of the founders of the Front to lower Dizengoff Square and one of the leaders of the successful protest to lower the square without an underground parking lot.
Text: Harrison Goldman
Graphic Design and Exhibition Design: Michal Karp
Curator and Producer: Alisa Veksler
Thursday, 27.06.19, at 19:00


In the coming year we are looking forward to a new collaboration with the very talented and award winning garden designer Paul Richards based in Shropshire. Paul has won many awards for his designs and is a member of the selective Society of Garden Designers, for which there is a very rigorous criteria to be met.
Paul and his partner came to visit us in our offices based in Great Barrow, and were very impressed with our professionalism and the standard of work we produce. We are very much looking forward to working with Paul and his team, and to bring his outstanding creations to life.
Directly with the client, we constructed and installed a beach themed garden, suitable for Dementia patients
We have been working with this client for a number of years on various projects within this garden including outdoor kitchen, hot tub, Victorian kitchen garden and woodland area
A cool contemporary project on a new build property in Chester.
In this small courtyard development in Hoole, we created a cool split level space for the client who wanted a modern feel.


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(Sedge) An eye-catching small grass, Carex comans 'Amazon Mist' has slender, narrow, silvery-green leaves curling over at the top to create a mop-like head.
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An eye-catching small grass, Carex comans 'Amazon Mist' has slender, narrow, silvery-green leaves curling over at the top to create a mop-like head.
Grows best in a sunny position and very effective when planted in small groups.
- Position: Full sun.
- Soil: Most fertile soil. Avoid very wet areas.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Carex comans 'Amazon Mist' grows to be an upright, clump forming grass.
- Height: up to 40 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
- Spread: 30 - 40 cm (1 ft)
- Pruning: Remove any dead or damaged leaves in the summer months.
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- Grass - Small (under 3 ft) tall
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Office developments on The Irvine Ranch® are designed to create a strong sense of place, with architecture that has a timeless quality.
The style leans toward modern classicism, and the key objectives are design integrity, quality and compatibility with the surrounding area.
With its thriving business centers, The Irvine Ranch® is a place where residents can live well and work close to home.
From the beginning, the plan for working environments on The Ranch was guided by the notion that people who live in desirable environments and close to vibrant business centers would have fuller, more productive lives.
Strong guidelines have been established to ensure that each office development on The Ranch meets stringent standards and reflects a consistent language of design or character. Each development starts with a planning framework, which includes landscaping that helps provide continuity throughout the site.
The community of office buildings in each commercial area reflects consistency in design and a commitment to the high standards established in the Irvine Company’s design guidelines. The continuity that is achieved through the design review process and adherence to strict guidelines is what sets development on The Ranch apart.
Design guidelines define criteria for implementing coordinated design, organizational unity and overall visual identity for a commercial area. The intent of the guidelines is to establish a consistent design concept that produces a clear image and a sense of prestige, efficiency and integrity for the development. At the same time, the guidelines allow for a certain amount of flexibility to accommodate the needs of a wide variety of businesses.
Irvine Spectrum® is an example of what this kind of planning can achieve. Irvine Spectrum has an overall, coordinated design character that emphasizes a clean, contemporary, straightforward, quality image. This image is expressed in site planning, architecture, landscaping, lighting and signage.
To create timeless corporate architecture, trendy styles are avoided. Office buildings on The Ranch are characterized by elegant simplicity and classical proportions. Building forms reflect straightforward geometry with unified composition, rather than complicated forms with arbitrary, inconsistent composition. Buildings are designed to be “good neighbors” that blend into the surrounding area rather than stand out.
Landscaping reinforces the overall continuity in design. Landscaping along public streets and at intersections within an office development is coordinated to create a unified general appearance.
The office buildings in our portfolio are among the finest in the industry. We intend to keep them operating as new. Ongoing reinvestment ensures our competitiveness for years to come. Reinvestment efforts include adding new landscaping, carpet, wall coverings and signage, among many other enhancements.


Concrete paver mold with color added. At the far end you can see the color they will dry to. Planning to plant steppable thyme in between! Total cost will be about $75 in quickrete and 8 hours of labor for about 152 square feet of patio. Not too shabby!
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