Box Hedging - Buxus Sempervirens 20cm - 30cm Bareroot
Box Hedging (Bareroot)
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Box (Buxus sempervirens) is a very slow growing, native, evergreen. It has a dense growth habit and has small dark leaves which makes it ideal for low formal hedging.
It is suitable in any soil, mostly well drained in partial shade. If using for hedging, plant young plants just below the nursery soil mark to encourage growth from the base.


Don't mess around with Carleton Park ask local residents
Parking tweaks and trail changes among suggestions at Carleton Park workshop
In the second of two workshops this week, Fredericton residents asked the city not to change much in Carleton Park, situated along the Saint John River.
A landscape design firm has been tasked with developing a plan for both Carleton Park and Wilmot Parks in the city.
"I hardly let a day go by but that I come down here and stand and admire the river and see beavers go by, and see ducks. It's a piece of nature that I love about where I live," said local resident Sabine Campbell.
"We'd like to see the trail continue all the way up river. Right now it's broken up, partly by flooding, partly by some structures."
Campbell was one of around 70 people at Thursday night's meeting.
They were split into groups to brainstorm ideas for the future of the park.
"We'd really like to see it left as it is, and many of us agree that a better boat launch facility and a floating dock would be nice."
Some of the people at the meeting debated the positioning and surface of the trail through the park.
Others asked that the parking area inside the park, close to the intersection with Gibson Street, be reviewed.
However, for the most part, the consensus was the park should not change greatly.
"I don't there was a lot of changes [suggested] either way. Basically leave the park the way it is with small changes," said local councillor Eric Megarity, who came to observe the workshop.
"Nothing big, nothing drastic. And that's a good thing, because it is more of a passive park."
The meeting was hosted at the newly renovated Northampton Brewery building at the southeast end of the park.
Brewery owner Sean Dunbar says he will wait until the park plan has been developed before finishing the development of his brewery.
"It's very important that it blend in and become part of this permanent area that is Carleton Park," said Dunbar.
"It's not really about us, it's about the building being part of the community, so yeah, holding back on some ideas might be a good idea."
The information gathered at both meetings this week will be used to develop plans for Carleton Park and Wilmot Park.
The plans will then be presented to the public and to city council.
That will likely happen sometime in September.
Once approved, the plans will be implemented in stages over the next 25 years.


At GreenLife, we offer landscape consultations which can be done either in person or even through virtual meetup. Plus we offer fully scaled landscape and irrigation design of your property. We can even do a 3D rendering of your proposed design so that you have a better understanding of what it may look like.
We do not currently do any installation, however, we do know several qualified Landscape Installers in the area that would be able to. Dominic does offer an hourly service where he can meet and/or guide the landscape installer throughout the project in order to make sure that the design is installed properly.
We can do all kinds of landscape design such as Modern, Traditional, Asian, Californian, or Native. We work with you to figure out the right fit and something that would match your interior living space.
The initial meeting is always Free! This just gives us and you as the client a chance to meet each other and go over your Landscape wants and needs. This is also the time for us to get a feel for the scope of work as well as take any needed pictures and measurements.
We will take the information gathered during our initial meeting and add this to our CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawing. For this portion, the main hardscape areas and bed lines will be designed. The Preliminary design will then be presented and any changes or additions will be incorporated.
All comments from the preliminary design phase will be incorporated and all plants, softscapes will be added to the design. A pdf of all plants & design items will be custom made for your project. The final design will be presented to you and you are also welcome to request a full size to scale copy.
Now that you have a design of your brand new landscape, we can provide you with a rough estimate of the install cost. We are also able to recommend a handful of local Landscape Installers to bring your design to life.
We also offer Project Management services for you, to make sure that your new landscape goes in without a hitch!
GreenLife has recently been certified by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers!


Confessions of a Garden Designer
I haven’t done a lot of design work this spring…on purpose…other than my own space. I wanted to take a step back and reassess the work I’ve done and allow myself some time to work on my own garden. I’m not a fan of traditional landscaping…the perfectly manicured lawn (generally lots of it) and rows of neatly spaced shrubs. The same shrubs and flowers in every yard in the neighborhood with a similar design are just plain boring, unimaginative, and frankly, not very healthy. That’s not the kind of garden designer I want to be.
The landscaping and gardening industry has become a business of rules, somewhat governed by the frantic, instant-gratification lifestyles that we have all fallen into. It seems that we no longer take our clues from the greatest gardener of all…Mother Nature…instead, we follow the lead of the mow-and-blow crews that blast through the neighborhoods leaving a wake of uniformity. It’s all very neat, tidy, and the same. The same shrubs, the same flowers, the same little plant islands, the same mulch mounds, and the same shapes…all very round. What happened? Sadly, this is how many (most it seems) people think gardens should look like. It’s the rule.
I’m not buying it. I firmly believe that we are all going to wake up someday and say…”What the hell did we do?” And I’ve decided not to participate in the landscaping business that exists today. Why? Because we have a responsibility to the earth, ourselves, and our fellow earthlings to take care of our home, and the current practices of the landscape industry are more concerned about the dollar than the health of our planet. How very foolish.
There is hope. It seems that there is a very gradual change in the way people are viewing their yards and gardens. With all the media attention, the plight of the bees and monarch butterflies has been well documented this last year, and the general public is becoming aware of the importance of our pollinators and their connection to our food supply. There is an increasing number of people who are interested in growing their own food as awareness grows about healthy eating. The drought in the west is of grave concern and water is no longer plentiful in many areas of our country; therefore, waterwise plants and sustainable practices are gaining popularity. The best news of all is that each one of us can make a difference whether we have an acre, a small apartment balcony, or something inbetween.
We can thank people such as Doug Tallamy who translates the science of insects into everyday language and partnering with Rick Darke to show us how we can make our yards and gardens into healthy, wildlife sanctuaries. David Culp shows us how to mimic nature’s layers in the garden to benefit our own sense of beauty while benefiting wildlife. Or give a round of applause to Rosalind Creasy for demonstrating good design while incorporating edibles in our landscapes. Garden designer Pam Penick offers alternatives to the sprawling lawns that guzzle resources and time. All of these folks are demonstrating a better way.
I spent the winter studying the work of designers such as Piet Oudolf and plantsman Roy Diblik; both use good design principles but look to nature to create masterful gardens. Their style of design is stunning and a welcome change.
This is interesting design! Naturalistic plantings carefully incorporated into a formal setting. Design by Piet Oudolf. Photo: oudolf.com
Does it have to be messy or difficult? Are you limited to native plantings only? No! In fact, I would daresay that this will be the easiest way of all to have a healthy, beautiful garden; but it will take some rethinking, retraining, and time.
This spring an amazing carpet of violets have emerged in my beds. They are spreading like wildfire and I am happy, happy about that. Violets are native. They require no attention from me. They are an important butterfly host plant, and they spread to create a beautiful groundcover…the bottom layer. What did I do to make this happen? Nothing. I just allowed the violets to grow.
I am also allowing the plantain to grow. Who could possibly look at this plant and declare it a weed?
And the dandelions are welcome.
Before you start shaking your head and declaring that your homeowner’s association would never allow such “weeds”, take a look at my garden. It is in the very early stages, and good gardens take years, but it certainly is not without some design considerations. And besides, it is a homeowners’s association, which tells me that you, as a homeowner, have a voice. Use it.
The tide is turning in garden and landscape design and use. I’m there. I’m moving forward in the footsteps of the folks I mentioned above to create wildlife friendly, earth friendly gardens one layer at a time. That is the kind of garden designer I want to be.
Want to know more? Below is a collection of books that I highly recommend.
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Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants by Douglas W. Tallamy
The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden by Rick Darke & Doug Tallamy
The Layered Garden by David L. Culp
The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden by Roy Diblik
Planting: A New Perspective by Piet Oudolf & Noel Kingsbury
Edible Landscaping by Rosalind Creasy
Lawn Gone! by Pam Penick
In what direction will you be taking your garden?


Benefits of Landscaping for Birds
At least ten benefits can be derived from landscaping to attract birds to your yard.
1) Increased Wildlife Populations
You can probably double the number of bird species using your property with a good landscaping plan.
2) Energy Conservation
By carefully arranging your conifer and hardwood trees, you can lower winter heating and summer cooling bills for your house.
3) Soil Conservation
Certain landscape plants can prevent Soil erosion.
4) Natural Beauty
A good landscaping plan will contribute to a beautiful, natural setting around your home that is pleasing to people as well as birds.
5) Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is a wonderful hobby for people of all ages.
A fun hobby is to keep a list of all the birds seen in your yard or from your yard. Some people have counted over 190 species of birds in their yard!
7) Natural Insect Control
Birds such as tree swallows, house wrens, brown thrashers, and orioles eat a variety of insects.
8) Food Production
Some plants that attract wildlife are also appealing to people. Cherries, chokecherries, strawberries, and crabapples can be shared by people and wildlife.
9) Property Value
A good landscaping plan can greatly increase the value of your property by adding natural beauty and an abundance of wildlife.
10) Habitat for Kids
Some of the best wildlife habitats are the best "habitats" for young people to discover the wonders of nature. A backyard habitat can stimulate young people to develop a lifelong interest in wildlife and conservation.
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Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'
(Tatarian Dogwood) A versatile dogwood grown for its compact habit, profuse flowering / fruiting and bright-red stems in winter.
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A versatile dogwood grown for its compact habit, profuse flowering / fruiting and bright-red stems in winter. Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' has good crimson autumn colours and the corymbs of white flowers produced in late spring and early summer are followed by glistening-white berries.
An excellent border plant, this can also be used for informal hedging and the bright stems can be striking when used in floral arrangements.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade (best winter stem colour in a sunny position)
- Soil: Fertile, well drained soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Flowering Period: May - June.
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' grows to be a large branching shrub if left unpruned.
- Height: 1 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft) if pruned yearly or 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft) if unpruned.
- Spread: 1 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft) if pruned yearly or 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft) if unpruned.
- Pruning: In our opinion, Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' is most attractive if pruned hard to about 30 - 40 cm above the ground early each spring. This will prevent it getting to large and rejuvenate the plant so the bright coloured stems appear each year.
- Notes: Particularly splendid when planted in large groups as part of a winter border.
- How Much Sun
- Partial or Dappled Shade, Full Sun
- Mature Size
- Shrub - Medium (5 - 10 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Chalky / Alkaline, Soil Type: Dry / Sandy
- Special Features
- Fruit - Ornamental, Ornamental Bark / Colourful Winter Stems, Autumn Colour, Good for Wildlife (Birds)


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The Welsh Government building is a landmark in Cardiff Bay featuring extensive use of Dark Blue Grey walling and paving from Cwt-y-Bugail Quarry.
The large area of external paving leading up from the bay gives the impression of the building rising out of the water. This paving is seamlessly extended past the glass walls, blurring the distinction between the interior and exterior.
The building also features extensive use of pillared slate walling, coursed in 50, 100 and 150mm heights and at random lengths. Combined with the riven flooring, this creates a distinctive textured surface and natural ambience.


Once it had developed a strategic plan for the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, the board of directors and management focused on creating an innovative project that would highlight the natural phenomenon of the gorge, which is regarded as the top tourist wonder in the Eastern Townships.
In the context of the festivities celebrating Coaticook’s 150th anniversary in 2014, the Parc called on Moment Factory, an internationally-renowned Quebec company specializing in entertainment in public spaces, to design and create this unique experience Foresta Lumina, brainchild of people from the park.
The investment in the creation of a night-illuminated walking trailis an innovation thatenhances an Eastern Townships product that already had a certain appeal and was well-positioned on the provincial scene. Determined to preserve the park’s natural resources, all of the work involved was carried out respecting nature.This was the primary factor dictating the design as well as the choice and installation of the technologies used. The goal was to pay tribute to nature by highlighting it and helping visitors discover its enchanting beauty at night. Visitors exploring the trail by day have no idea that the forest comes alive at night.
For the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, this was a major project, requiring an investment of nearly 1 000 000 $.
It created a lot of buzz and sparked great collaboration among the local and regional partners involved.


People are definitely getting outside and making the most of summer, and as a result, we have two awesome backyard renovations to share today. Landscape designer Nick McCullough recently completed this garden for a client, and it is quite an impressive transformation. I love the multiple levels and the dark, dramatic plants, not to mention the dreamy outdoor seating surrounding the cozy stone fireplace. Great work, Nick! — Kate
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See more of both Nick and Jess’ backyard renovations after the jump!
Time: 4 months
Basic Steps: The client wanted to modernize his Georgian home’s backyard (1500 sq ft) and add some much-needed privacy. I started with a design of modern rectangular/diagonal lines to elongate the space and achieve an outdoor-room feel. I added a modern pleached hedge of Frans Fontaine European Hornbean (Carpinus betulus “Frans Fontiane”) and selected classic materials like bluestone and split-face limestone to achieve a modern look but blend with the brick of the home. My advice is to use inspirational images to start — if there is a stone or plant you like in the image, your local garden center or stone provider can identify it and let you know if it will work in your area. Get a master plan and then decide what to do first and what to add to over time. Remember, plants are living things and will only look better in the following years as they mature. — Nick
It’s so fun to see the projects that come in when the weather warms up and people head outdoors! While this second backyard renovation from Jess in Portland is a smaller production than Nick’s big-budget redesign above, it boasts many enviable elements. I’m particularly drawn to the vegetable gardens that border the dining area and the mix of bright green and sage-gray tones in both the plants and the furniture. Wonderful work, Jess!
Time: 2 years
Basic Steps: The first summer, we rented a sod cutter and spent the rest of the summer leveling the middle area with a flat shovel and building up the surrounding plant beds. We installed a French drain to take care of a downspout that was in the way and covered the neighbors’ fence with inexpensive reed fencing. Once we decided the middle area looked level enough (it’s actually subtly graded away from the house), we spread the gravel. For the rock borders, we bought extremely inexpensive tumbled rocks called rustic basalt. They were a fraction of the cost of most wall rocks, but they still have a lot of angles and a bit of color. Devising a little wall from them was like working on a big puzzle. After that we were on the hunt for plants and bushes.
Our advice: Get started! You will be thanking yourself in a couple years when you have the joy of seeing your plants start to mature and fill in. They say to buy all your plants and bushes at once and plant them at the same time so you will space them well. We didn’t do that, but that certainly makes sense to us now, as we have had to move some plants around and lost a couple in the process.


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 need to help you develop a style you will like.
An excellent design is good, but it has to be practical. They need to understand how you are going to use your backyard and who else will be utilizing it.
You want your yard to be functional and stunning. You should walk around the lawn with the landscaper and talk about the things you already like about your yard and some of the things you do not like.
Having a negative experience can make an individual careful of working with a new landscaper. Landscapers will want to prevent things that clients do not like. Take a walk around and see the designs that look appealing and the ones that do not look so excellent.
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Various plants will require various levels of upkeep. If not they need plants that are easy to take care of.
The landscaper might have to recommend some concepts as far as coloring goes. The landscaper must provide some suggestions about what will look good on the house. The last word must be delegated the property owner. landscape design near Kirrawee Sutherland Shire. Budgeting Details This is another issue that is going to require to be raised.
The expense of the task must be talked about in advance so everyone is on the same page about what can be done. Is There a Personalized 3D Design?
While a drawing or perhaps a 2D image is accommodating individuals will be impressed at the style when they can see it in 3D. This new innovation can likewise allow the landscaper to add furniture, little information, along with textures to their style. When a person sees their job in 3D, they become very excited about it – Sutherland Shire landscaping design.
Local Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
There are thousands of choices to pick from when it pertains to making landscaping design options. There are lots of choices from the type of plants to utilize to where the outdoor furnishings is going to be. This brand-new innovation is a terrific way to create new styles and see the landscaping ideas come to life.
Are there above ground stuctural factors I need 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 design plan.
It might benefit you to talk to a garden designer or landscape designer and see if dealing with a professional is the instructions that finest fits you – front yard landscaping design Sutherland Shire. ** All b/w illustrations Residential Landscape Architecture, style process for the Personal House by Booth/Hiss. Color illustration Todd Haiman Landscape Style 2016.
As a designer, I have actually become rather excellent at this for many years so before you go charging into your next on-site consultation, here is my detailed guide to distilling the dollar value from your new consumer. Step One Prepare Your Customer Ahead of Time Rather than just springing the question on your potential client and putting them on the spot for a response, assist them be prepared to have an answer by planting the seed early on.
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Utilize this as an opportunity to provide something to think of in between the call and the time you satisfy on website. You’re not inquiring to offer you a response right now, you’re asking them to make the time to think of it. Here’s some of the important things I state: “I’m truly looking forward to conference you on -day, prior to you go, one of the things I was hoping you could have a consider prior to we fulfill is how much you’re thinking you wish to purchase this task.””I’m not exactly sure if you’ve currently considered this and I do not need an answer from you now, due to the fact that I know this is an actually uncomfortable subject to talk about, but it will actually help me to ensure you get the very best worth for cash if I have some idea of the budget plan we’ll be working within.””To offer you a concept, my customers normally come back to me with a figure range to the nearby $5k, so for example $45-50thousand.
The last thing I desire you to experience is a bunch of concealed surprises. We like to get things right from the start. If you might have a think about that, it would be a great aid. If you’re not sure where to begin, I’ll bring some examples of previous projects and we can talk more about it face to face.””Oh, and if you might bring some images or printouts of the sorts of things you’ve seen before that you actually like, that would be really helpful too.


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Lounging throughout the pool and getting a fantastic dip now then can certainly make summertime the better element with the 12 months. Naturally, it’s rarely any longer which you find a fundamental, rectangular pool inside the property. Most backyards are literally constructed close to extra interest-grabbing pool Strategies. Should you’re planning to gown up your pool, whether for a certain condition or for an enduring design factor, take into consideration these yard pool layouts and concepts that can really insert character and intrigue in the direction of your pool, along with as part of your overall landscape.


We will soon complete the frontage and greenbelt trails and are moving to the main entrance/exit area. This is a beautification project and we will be doing a thorough clean up of this area and a wood chip application. This area has needed attention and we have worked with our landscaper to come up with a cost effective, maintenance friendly solution.
The Woodchips serve as an affordable aesthetic ground cover option for a very large area. Woodchips stop weeds and grasses from taking over and cover up rocky soil. We are using the same Tree service companies that supply Chambers Bay and the Point Defiance Zoo for their woodchip application needs. We look forward to the project completion and appreciate everyones patience while the work is in progress


John established Plantforms in 2007. He combines academic training in ecology with design to create sustainable and low maintenance planting schemes. His main enthusiasm is for naturalistic herbaceous plantings, with lots of colour and texture, that change dramatically over the seasons. It was a Planting Design Summer School in Berlin in 2009 that inspired him to incorporate ecology into his design process more explicitly. Being bowled over by the experimental gardens at Hermannshof, Germany, encouraged this development further. He regularly collaborates with community groups and the council to create work in the public realm, such as his street and park plantings in the City Centre, Morningside, New Town, Portobello and Leith. John also lectures for SRUC on their Garden and Greenspace Design degree course. And when the design work gets too much you might find him in a quiet place meditating or sitting at his easel struggling with a painting.


Published at Saturday, 10 August 2019. Backyard. By Xavier Ruest.
Now, let’s go even beyond that and get into an area where you can get really creative and let your personality shine through…. garden art. There are no rules whatsoever here. Simple things like adding tiki torches along a path can make a real statement. Want to get more out there, create a faux Mayan ruin surrounded by tropical-looking foliage. If you don’t have a pool, build a small pond complete with cascading waterfall. Or, suspend a comfortable hammock between trees, complete with a fake (or real!) parrot watching over you while you relax. Remember, no rules here. This is all about you. Have fun.
Building a backyard waterfall has always had the dreaded tasks of lifting heavy rocks, finding the right rocks, and making them fit the area you have to work with. Now, you can create your own rocks and boulders on the spot where they will remain and guaranteed to fit just right. Regardless of the space you have to place a backyard waterfall, it will fit! CaveRock Design has already proven their product to be the most cost effective method to create a backyard waterfall and without the costly estimates of having it done by a contractor. The best part of this backyard waterfall project, is a toss up between the fact you can do it yourself and how little it will cost you to construct it. With those two factors alone it’s a Winner!
A backyard can be your spot for peace and a fun location to play to with the kids after a long and heavy day at work. No matter what you use your backyard for; there are dozens of landscaping ideas to choose from when it comes to making it your personal favorite space. There are many creative ideas anyone can conclude when planning your backyard. For example, if you are looking for something to bring about your backyard pop out and mull over your personality, then go for it! If you are looking for a fun and wild location to spend time with friends and family in, then what about a chief setting in your backyard?
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Outdoor spot lighting could be a means to raised enhance the ambiance of your out of doors property, providing centered lighting that highlights special terrain or architectural features outside your home. When employed in conjunction with alternative outer lighting ways that give general lighting, the effect of outside spot lighting will additional add dimension Xanthippe 3 Piece Rattan Complete Patio Set with Cushions by Ebern Designs that augments the ambiance of an outside space. Outside spotlight fixtures include below-lights and uplights which work to spotlight a particular region by creating an illuminated visual field toward Valora Plastic/Resin Bar Table by Tropitone a particular landscape feature. This directed lightweight beam is used to intensify out of doors features like statuary, landscape greenery, and even patio furniture like a dining set.
offers a vary of sleek outside spotlight fixtures in different designs, sizes, and finishes to effortlessly incorporate into any out of doors setting. Choose from weather-resistant brass, copper, brass, and black by 2020 Sale coloured models that may be discretely placed in any space because of their petite stature. Outside LED spotlights are an especially helpful lighting answer that can appeal to eco-aware customers, saving money and energy from replacing light bulbs frequently. LED outdoor spotlights additionally last longer than customary light bulbs that make them ideal in out of doors applications that need long-lasting illumination. Browse through ?s comprehensive selection Bohn Rustic Iron Garden Bench by Fleur De Lis Living for the ideal outdoor Larsen Patio Sectional with Cushions by Mercury Row by 2020 Sale spot lighting solution that will enable your home to shine. We have a tendency to offer the simplest brands in outside lighting as well as Hinkley Lighting and Kenroy Home.
Using spot accent lighting is a certain-hearth approach to feature curb attractiveness to a home. by 2020 Sale An assortment of sunshine levels used around out of doors spaces adds an overall ambiance to an outdoor area that feels as comfy and appealing as indoor areas. Spot lighting adds more dimension by 2020 Sale and may be a artistic manner to feature special landscape around your home, from plants and shrubbery, to statuary and out of doors fountains. The result could be a thoughtful approach to out of doors landscaping that brings a particular, upscale look to a home.
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If you spend your days with your nose in the news or on a computer, you’re missing out. You really are! There is so much wonder all around us that it’s hard not to be in awe. You don’t necessarily have to go to Montana or Oregon or other exotic place to find it either. Just take a walk through your neighborhood or a trip to the country.
Nature is all around us and in many forms. Most of us only ever see “perfectly” landscaped yards or planned landscapes. Landscapes designed to break up a commercial or industrial buildings. Symmetrical designs in ours or neighbor’s yard designed for perfection. How often do we get to focus on the beautiful design of our creator?
Many of us only ever see God’s design when we go hiking in a campground or for an outing in the park. For me, I just have to take a walk through my back yard. Our property sits in the center of a low spot in our area. The runoff from local homes and fields has created a natural pond. I would never recommend drinking the water in that pond (now transformed to a creek). However, all kinds of plant and animals thrive back there. We have frogs, snakes, mussels, geese, rabbits, possum, raccoons, to name a few. There is also an assortment of trees, such as: hickory, white willow, cottonwood, white pine, maple and several varieties of evergreen. For years the land has been allowed to develop on its own and I LOVE it!
This weekend I started my “reclamation” project of the area. For many, this would involved cleaning out everything and starting over with carefully selected trees or leveling the land and building structures–but not for me. I am taking more of a minimalist approach. It is my desire to retain the beauty naturally with a little “touch-up”. I wouldn’t say that I’m improving it–just making it a little easier to enjoy. On the south side of the creek bed, the growth is such that it’s nearly impassable. On the north side, there is only grass.
My plans include a path through the undergrowth where we can eventually navigate all the way around the property and see some of this hiddenÂ beauty. Currently, the entire area is overgrown by white willow trees and honeysuckle. These aren’t bad species to have around–quite the opposite, the honeysuckle smells wonderful. However, as I’ve started my path through the area, I’ve uncovered some nice evergreens and cottonwood that are currently being choked out. So, I’ve thinned some of the willow and honeysuckle trees to make room for the others.
The final product
As with all of my landscaping projects, I do have a final vision in mind for the area–not that I could put it to paper. When all is said and done, I expect to have a short little nature walk and observation area. I want to put in a few unobtrusive benches so that we can sit and observe the wildlife.Â For the most part, God will maintain plantingsÂ with a few exceptions. In particular one area where there is now an unobstructedÂ view of our land. On the north side of the area, will be a small fruit orchard and wild-grass.
Every time I walk the property, my vision evolves ever so slightly. I’ve known for years that the land isn’t suitable for building. That is not to say that it’s unusable, but not for things I would put on it. The ultimate goal remains the same–to glorify not myself and abilities, but God’s creation. Â He placed me on this land and I will do my best to be a good steward of it. This will be a multi-year project, but I will eventually have my own little nature walk. Whenever I feel like I’m missing out, I’ll have that small spot! I may even allow others to experience it!


Applications are open for the LOOP Design Awards 2021. The LOOP Design Awards mission is to become one of the most prestigious and recognized international Award in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Product Design and Architecture Photography. LOOP is an open platform to creativity and talent. The awards want to celebrate and honor diversity with remarkable works globally.
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The Lucario outdoor screen design is inspired from the designers travels to Morocco. This attention grabbing outdoor screen can be made in various sizes and from various materials. Available from WG Outdoor Life, Perth, Western Australia.
A delightful view from deck thanks to a wonderful collection of colorful hostas. While some gardeners think hostas are boring, you can create brilliant plantings like this by pairing varieties with different leaf colors, sizes, and variegation patterns.


1200 x 45mm
The straight capillary mat is designed to distribute water over an area of 1m2 for narrow areas or growing plants in straight lines.
The replacement matting is supplied in 1200mm x 45mm lengths. If using under a growbag to irrigate your plants, the matting does not need to be cut. If using under a narrow raised bed, simply cut the matting in half.


Prunus serrulata is a small deciduous tree with a short single trunk, with a dense crown reaching a height of 7. 9–11. 9 metres (26–39 ft). The smooth bark is chestnut-brown, with prominent horizontal lenticels. The leaves are arranged alternately, simple, ovate-lanceolate, 5–13 cm long and 2. 5–6. 5 cm broad, with a short petiole and a serrate or doubly serrate margin. At the end of autumn, the green leaves turn yellow, red or crimson.


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LIGHT DUNES LUDENSTEIN
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The apartment complex Ludenstein in Doorn is located in an open space in a forest that is part of the historic dune area on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Landscape architect Henk van Blerck designed the garden surrounding the complex.
The history of the surrounding landscape was an important starting point for the design. Subtle slopes of the sand dunes have been retained. The tops of the slopes are accentuated with light objects. An appealing idea, stylized sand dunes become light dunes!
DWARS ontwerp signed for the design and development of the five light objects. Each light object consists of a large plastic transparant blown top (about one by two meters) with a digital print on the inside – in the color of the dune sand and a contrasting blue tint. The light source consists of a large number of LED modules. The light objects are robust, low-maintenance, energy-efficient and weather-resistant (frost).
The images on the light object show the history of the landscape: the ice that pushed up the glacial moraine, the forests that grew and disappeared, the cattle that grazed on the meadows, the moor grass and the arrival of man.


On Making Your Backyard the Best Place to Be
Your home should be the place where you always want to be. Unfortunately not all the time the home like this to all people. You may have so many items in your room until that comfort is unavailable. If you find yourself in this situation, think of turning your backyard into your gorgeous place to be. As people make a haven for themselves most of the times little or no consideration is given to the garden. The tips provided below will help you when you want to create a sanctuary in the backyard.
You have to start by thinking of the best way to make yourself comfortable in your backyard. If you think the neighbors will be seeing what you are doing, think about installing a screen around the seating area to enhance privacy. You need to think about purchasing comfortable chairs for your backyard. When you find the place too hot, think about installing some shade. Remember the main point is to get enough comfort as you use the backyard. Let that be your guideline when you are furnishing the place.
The second aspect that you should consider is entertainment. One of the reasons for creating a beautiful outdoor space is to be able to entertain. You can come up with a certain spot where you will be entertaining yourself with some of the people close to you. Working out a table gives you a place where you can be enjoying a glass of wine either with friend or alone. You may also want to be creative and use the space more creatively. If you have some space in the backyard that can allow for a walkway, do not install a dull material.
You should think of what to do to make the place so attractive and personalized. Therefore as you think of the material to install on the walkway, you should be very creative. As you think of the materials to use, choose something that offer many options like the white stone as you can have many styles. Choose materials that will not erode very fast.
Installing water features is one way of making the place give a peaceful look. You may decide to add something like a fountain or a koi pond. You will give your backyard that natural look. It will even be better if you can think of making the place more lively by adding live fish in the pond. You may think it is quite involving to have live fish, but it is quite easy to take care of them. You will leave the pond stress free after watching live fish playing in it. You can easily purchase your live fish from your local market. Make sure you enjoy using your backyard.


When looking for an evergreen spherical tree, the easy-care and robust conifers are of course an obvious idea - except for the native larch (which also does not grow in a spherical shape), the needles stay on the tree for several years and are not discarded in autumn, as is the case with deciduous trees. There are two forms of spherical conifers: False cypresses (such as Lawson's false cypress), the native yew, the sugar loaf spruce or the Korean fir can often be cut into spheres, but they do not naturally grow that way. For this reason, regular shaped cuts are necessary. Other varieties are specially bred with a spherical crown and can be planted either as a ground-covering shrub or as a half or standard stem. We have summarized the most beautiful varieties for you in the table below.
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|Tree species||Variety name||Latin name||Location||Stature||Width||particularities|
|Ball cork fir||'Green Globe'||Abies lasiocarpa||Sun to partial shade||up to two meters||up to one and a half meters||perfect for rock gardens|
|Dwarf tree of life||'Tiny Tim'||Thuja occidentalis||Sun to partial shade||up to 100 centimeters||up to 150 centimeters||broad globular growth|
|Dwarf globe tree of life||'Danica'||Thuja occidentalis||Sun to partial shade||up to 80 centimeters||up to 100 centimeters||ideal for bucket culture|
|Ball pine||'Pug'||Pinus mugo||Sun to partial shade||up to 150 centimeters||up to 150 centimeters||ground-covering, spherical shape|
|Globular hooked or mountain pine||'Heather pearl'||Pinus mugo||Sun||up to 80 centimeters||up to 60 centimeters||bushy, small tree|
|Globular hooked or mountain pine||'Winter sun'||Pinus mugo||Sun to partial shade||up to 50 centimeters||up to 50 centimeters||yellow needles, ideal for keeping in pots|
Evergreen deciduous trees with a spherical crown
If you want it to be an evergreen, spherical deciduous tree, you have the choice between different types and varieties of
- Holly (Ilex), such as the European holly (Ilex aquifolium) or the species Ilex meserveae and Ilex mutchagara
- Common box (Buxus sempervirens)
- Privet, for example the glossy liguster (Ligustrum lucidum)
- Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)
- Portuguese cherry laurel (Prunus lusitanica)
- Spice laurel (Laurus nobilis)
- as well as the winter green olive willow (Elaeagnus ebbingei)
With the exception of box, holly, privet and cherry laurel, however, these are non-winter-hardy species that must be grown in pots and kept frost-free over the winter. Furthermore, these evergreen trees do not naturally grow spherical, but have to be cut into shape accordingly. Such a ball looks particularly distinctive on a high trunk, for example.
The ball ginkgo 'Mariken' is also very easy to cut, but not evergreen. It only grows up to one meter high and is therefore wonderfully suitable for a bucket culture.


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Having the right garden design is an important first step in having a nice garden. Not everything is suitable for your property although it may work great in another part of the world.
We offer a landscaping service in Weston Green in Elmbridge, Surrey that will make sure that you’re on the right path.
Your plan will be much better if you work with landscape gardeners that have the expertise to know what garden ideas will work together best for your home. They are skilled at classic or contemporary designs and can create something to your wishes.
If you need our help with anything in Surrey then give us a ring on 01483 387 210.


Outside spot lighting may be a method to higher enhance the ambiance of your outside property, providing focused lighting that highlights special terrain or architectural options outside your home. When utilized in conjunction with different outer lighting methods that give general lighting, the impact of outdoor spot lighting can more add dimension Wood and Metal 3-Piece Bistro Set by Highland Dunes that augments the overall ambiance of an out of doors area. Outdoor spotlight fixtures embody below-lights and uplights that work to highlight a specific region by creating an illuminated visual view toward Salia Bar Serving Cart by Fleur De Lis Living a particular landscape feature. This directed light-weight beam is employed to intensify outdoor features like statuary, landscape greenery, and even patio furniture such as a dining set.
offers a range of sleek outside spotlight fixtures in different styles, sizes, and finishes to effortlessly incorporate into any outdoor setting. Select from weather-resistant brass, copper, brass, and black by Spacial Price colored models which will be discretely placed in any space as a result of of their petite stature. Out of doors LED spotlights are an especially helpful lighting solution that can appeal to eco-aware shoppers, saving money and energy from replacing light-weight bulbs frequently. LED out of doors spotlights conjointly last longer than customary light bulbs that make them ideal in out of doors applications that require long-lasting illumination. Browse through ?s comprehensive choice Andromeda Outdoor 3 Piece Bistro Set by Beachcrest Home for the best outdoor Sherwood Luxury Recliner Patio Chair with Cushions by Three Posts by Spacial Price spot lighting resolution that can allow your home to shine. We provide the simplest brands in out of doors lighting together with Hinkley Lighting and Kenroy Home.
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(Snake-bark Maple) Rare in the UK, Acer rubescens is a small and spreading tree once established with green bark covered with vertical, sinuous white lines.
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Rare in the UK, Acer rubescens is a small and spreading tree once established with green bark covered with vertical, sinuous white lines. The leaves are glossy green in colour and have good orange/bronze autumn tints before they fall. Native to Taiwan.
Suitable for a warm, sheltered position in sun or light, dappled shade. Avoid planting in cold, exposed areas.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Shelter from strong winds and protect from late spring frost if necessary.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Acer rubescens grows to be a small, branching, spreading tree.
- Height: 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft)
- Spread: 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft)
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Light Shade
- Eventual Size
- Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
- Special Features
- Autumn Colour, Rare and Unusual, Ornamental Bark


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Cool colours and beautiful textures with small leafed Westringia and Santolina(?) by Secret Gardens of Sydney. Not only do fine-leaved plants withstand heavy coastal winds, but they look great when mass planted adjacent to other fine-leaved plants.


Founder of Artisan Army Ireland.
Artisan Army was set up with the objective of creating a concept project in true sustainability. Focusing on the utility of social space, intelligent landscape design & the principles of Permaculture the project aims to facilitate & showcase practical solutions to the sustainability challenges of our time.
The vision is to establish a national concept project to showcase solutions to the social & environmental challenges of our time focusing on 4 key principles:
(1) BIODIVERSITY - Agency facilitating greater biodiversity - moving from a linear to a holistic approach to land use.
(2) SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS - Showcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions - holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the local.
(3) SOCIAL RESOURCE - Learning, development & recreation - a shared social resource promoting true sustainable living & social cohesion.
(4) UNIQUE SPACE - Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually stimulating - a unique space cultivating human potential.


USF sponsors Riverwalk design competition
Hillsborough County leaders hope a new competition will help integrate the Hillsborough River back to the heart of Tampa.
The design competition [re]stitch Tampa, which launched Thursday, allows aspiring architects to submit design proposals for connecting, or “stitching,” the separate walkways along the Tampa riverfront area into one long “Riverwalk.” The new River Walk would connect from Channelside to the edge of the Tampa Armature Works building located on West Oak Avenue.
Shannon Bassett, assistant professor of architecture and urbanism at USF and the creator of the [re]stitch competition, said the designs will be classified as Landscape Urbanism. The designs have to take public spaces into account and use them in a way that encourages people to actively engage with the river, she said.
“We want a design that keeps the biodiversity of the river and is dynamic enough to accommodate a lot of different usages,” Bassett said. “One of the things I noticed when I moved here was that you really have no sense that there’s a river that runs through the city. It’s an incredible amenity.”
The goal of the new USF-sponsored competition is to bring people’s attention back to the river and breathe new life into the city the same way San Antonio did with its River Walk.
Construction of the San Antonio River Walk began in 1939, and it soon became an important part of the city as it brought money in from restaurants and establishments built around it, according to thesanantonioriverwalk.com.
Lee Hoffman, the Riverwalk Development Manager, said he wants downtown Tampa and the city’s waterfront to work together.
“It’s good for the city to be connected in a greater way because of all the businesses in central downtown,” he said. “If we have events on the waterfront, that brings hundreds of thousands of people – they will flood the downtown (area) and everyone does better.”
The first meeting for [re]stitch at the Tampa Museum of Art, and registration for the competition, which is open to the public, began the same day online at restitchtampa.org. Entries are due in December on a date yet to be announced.
Winners of the first stage of judging, conducted by local stakeholders, will move on to the final stage of the competition. Winners of the overall competition will receive prize money and see their design for the area realized.


Reclaimed Brick Slips - Feature Panel
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This demonstrates how brick slips can be used to create a feature, without being used as a complete wall. This would be a great way of creating the look of a chimney breast focal point, without losing any space, in a more compact room, or to break up a long expanse of wall.
The brick slips in the picture are our STOKE HANDMADE BRICKS. At Cawarden, we can cut any reclaimed brick in our yard, to match the existing brickwork or character of your project.


What sets the most beautiful homes apart from others in your neighborhood?
For most homes, all of these elements come together to create a stunning home. That is, until the sun goes down. At night, you can't see any of these details. Unless you light them properly. - And we're not just talking rope lights for your landscape lights or deck stairs.
Exterior lighting can add safety to your home and make it more secure. But it should also accentuate the unique features that make your home attractive during the day.
Whether you're hiring us or doing it yourself, follow these tips to make the most of your exterior lighting.
1 - Don't Just Rely on Floodlights
These powerful, bright fixtures, often found in big-box retail and home improvement stores, have gained popularity for their ability to illuminate large outdoor areas effectively. However, when it comes to outdoor lighting, relying solely on floodlights may not be the most practical or aesthetically pleasing choice. Here's why:
Blinding Brightness and Glare
Outdoor lighting tip number one seems simple enough, right? You may be surprised how often it's overlooked. Floodlights are known for their intense brightness, which can be blinding when positioned too close to living spaces or walkways. When these fixtures are aimed directly at eye level, the result is a harsh and uncomfortable glare. This can be not only annoying but also a safety concern, as glare can obscure vision and create unnecessary discomfort for residents and guests.
Lack of Atmosphere
Floodlights are primarily designed for functional, utilitarian lighting. While they excel at illuminating large areas, they often fall short in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The overly bright and stark illumination they provide can make outdoor spaces feel cold and unwelcoming, which is the opposite of what most homeowners desire for their outdoor areas.
Overpowering and Uneven Lighting
Floodlights positioned too closely to the home can cast strong and uneven lighting, creating unattractive shadows and highlights on exterior walls. This can detract from the architectural beauty of your home and obscure its finer details. Moreover, the intensity of floodlights can overlight areas, making them uncomfortable for relaxation or socializing.
The Value of Mixing Fixtures
To create a more balanced and visually pleasing outdoor lighting scheme, it's advisable to mix different types of fixtures. Here's how this approach can benefit your outdoor spaces:
- Varied Lighting Effects: Different fixtures offer various lighting effects. For instance, path lights can softly illuminate walkways, creating a gentle guiding effect, while wall sconces can provide warm, ambient lighting for outdoor seating areas. Mixing fixtures allows you to tailor the lighting to the specific needs of each area.
- Reduced Glare: By incorporating fixtures with softer lighting, such as lanterns, wall washers, or step lights, you can reduce glare and create a more comfortable and visually pleasing environment.
- Enhanced Architectural Details: Using fixtures that highlight architectural details, such as uplights and wash lights, can accentuate the beauty of your home's façade. These fixtures can bring out the textures and contours of walls, columns, and other architectural elements.
2 - Focus on Unique Architectural Elements
While it's common to illuminate pathways leading from the driveway to the front door, truly showcasing the beauty of your home requires a more nuanced approach to outdoor lighting. Accent lighting, strategically applied to architectural and landscaping features, can create a stunning visual impact and set your home apart from the rest. Here are some creative outdoor lighting ideas to enhance the drama and elegance of your property:
Illuminating Architectural Facades
- Washing Walls: One striking technique in outdoor accent lighting is wall washing. The gentle, uniform illumination not only highlights the texture and color of your home's surfaces but also creates a captivating play of light and shadow, adding depth and dimension to the façade.
- Focusing on Unique Architectural Elements: Instead of uniformly lighting the entire exterior, pay special attention to distinctive architectural elements that contribute to your home's charm. Accent lighting fixtures can be used to draw attention to these features, allowing them to shine as focal points during the night.
- Up-Lighting: Placing fixtures at the base of architectural elements, such as columns or statues, and directing the light upward can cast dramatic and dynamic shadows, adding a touch of theatricality to your home's nighttime appearance.
Showcasing Landscape Lights
- Highlighting Trees: Mature trees can be breathtaking focal points in your landscaping. Uplighting or placing fixtures within the canopy can not only add visual interest but also contribute to the overall ambiance of your outdoor space.
- Garden Bed and Flower Illumination: Flower beds, shrubs, and ornamental plants can be highlighted with well-placed accent lighting. Ground-level fixtures or low-voltage lights can showcase the vibrant colors and textures of your garden, allowing it to flourish even in the dark.
- Water Features: If you have water features like fountains, ponds, or waterfalls, submersible lights or fixtures positioned strategically around the water feature can create mesmerizing reflections and a soothing ambiance.
Balancing Practicality and Aesthetics
We couldn't discuss outdoor lighting tips without mentioning their balance. While task lighting for pathways and functional areas is essential for safety, accent lighting adds a layer of aesthetic appeal. Consider using low-level path lights along walkways to guide guests and provide safety, and then strategically intersperse accent lighting to highlight focal points and architectural details.
3 - Make Sure it Matches
Selecting the right lighting fixtures isn't just about providing illumination; it's also about ensuring that your lighting choices harmonize with the overall style and aesthetics of your home. Is your home more traditional or modern? Ranch or American Colonial? Serenity by the sea or mountain retreat?
Here's why matching the style of your lighting fixtures to your home's design is crucial for creating a cohesive and visually pleasing environment:
Reflecting Your Home's Style
Every home has a distinct architectural style, whether it's traditional, modern, colonial, coastal, or something entirely unique. The choice of lighting fixtures should reflect and complement this style. Here's why this outdoor lighting tip matters:
Enhancing Aesthetic Appeal: Lighting fixtures that match your home's style enhance its aesthetic appeal. For example, traditional homes often feature classic and ornate fixtures that exude elegance, while modern homes favor sleek and minimalistic designs that contribute to a contemporary look.
Creating Visual Cohesion: When the lighting fixtures align with the architectural style, they create a sense of visual cohesion throughout the property. This unity fosters an atmosphere of balance and elegance, making the entire space feel well-designed and thoughtfully put together.
Avoiding Design Clashes
Mismatched lighting fixtures can disrupt the flow of your home's design. Consider these potential clashes:
Conflicting Styles: A modern, abstract wall sconce might feel out of place in a traditionally designed interior, creating a jarring juxtaposition of styles. Similarly, a rustic lantern pendant may clash with the clean lines of a contemporary home.
Color and Material Conflicts: The color and material of your lighting fixtures should complement the existing elements of your home. For instance, brass or antique finishes may work well in a traditional setting but could clash in a predominantly modern space
4 - Don't Overdo It, Especially for Entertaining
The last thing anyone wants to do when they're relaxing on a back patio is to shield their eyes from the light. Outdoor lighting tip #4? Subtle lighting goes a long way in outdoor dining areas, patios, or around the fire pit. It's essential to avoid overdoing it to achieve the perfect balance in various outdoor settings.
The Importance of Subtle Lighting
- Comfortable Atmosphere: Excessive or overly bright outdoor lighting can be uncomfortable, harsh on the eyes, and detract from the overall atmosphere you want to create. Subtle lighting, however, allows for a more relaxed and inviting environment where people can unwind and enjoy themselves.
- Highlighting the Nighttime Beauty: Subtle lighting allows you to highlight the beauty of your outdoor space at night without overwhelming it. It gently enhances the features of your landscape, architecture, and outdoor furnishings, creating a tranquil and visually appealing setting.
Outdoor Dining Areas
Adjustable Illumination: An outdoor dining area benefits from adjustable lighting to cater to various moments during your gathering. For instance, when you're preparing and serving food, you'll want brighter lighting for safety and convenience. Dimmer switches provide the flexibility to lower the lighting as guests sit down to eat and relax.
Ambient Glow: Overhead string lights or softly glowing pendant fixtures can create an inviting and cozy atmosphere for dining al fresco. These fixtures provide a warm and even illumination that is perfect for intimate dinners and social gatherings.
Candlelight Effect: Consider incorporating flameless candles or lantern-style fixtures on dining tables. These not only add to the aesthetic appeal but also contribute to the overall mood, evoking the ambiance of candlelight without the safety concerns.
- Customized Lighting Control: Dimmer switches offer a practical and elegant solution to control the intensity of your outdoor lighting. They allow you to adjust the brightness to suit different occasions and moods. For example, you can have full brightness while cooking and then gradually lower the lights as the evening progresses and relaxation takes center stage.
- Energy Efficiency: Dimming your outdoor lights also conserves energy, extending the life of your bulbs and reducing electricity consumption. It's an eco-friendly choice that aligns with the principles of sustainable outdoor living.
5 - Ensure Your Safety
Our final outdoor lighting tip: Choosing the wrong lights could cost you. Every fixture should be rated appropriately for its installation location. Fixture ratings are not just technical jargon; they have a direct impact on the safety and performance of your outdoor lighting system. These ratings indicate where a particular light fixture can and cannot be safely installed. Ignoring these ratings can lead to various issues, from premature fixture failures to more serious electrical hazards.
Wet Ratings for Exposed Areas
Wet-rated fixtures are designed to withstand exposure to the elements. These fixtures are essential for outdoor areas that are fully exposed to rain, snow, and other weather conditions. This includes lights installed on the exterior of your house, landscape lighting fixtures that are exposed to the elements, and any other fixtures directly subjected to the weather.
Damp Ratings for Covered Areas
In areas where fixtures are sheltered from direct exposure to water, such as covered patios, porches, or alcoves, damp-rated fixtures may be suitable. Damp-rated fixtures can withstand moisture in the air but should not be exposed to direct rain or water contact.
The Risks of Ignoring Ratings
Ignoring fixture ratings can have serious consequences:
- Early Failures: Inappropriate fixtures may fail prematurely due to exposure to moisture, leading to costly replacements and maintenance.
- Electrical Hazards: The use of fixtures with inadequate ratings can result in electrical issues, including short circuits, electrical fires, or power surges. These hazards can pose significant risks to your property and safety.
- Code Violations: Non-compliance with fixture ratings may lead to code violations and legal liabilities, potentially affecting insurance coverage and property resale value. Pay attention to the rating, and stay safe.
Create a Captivating Atmosphere with Thoughtful Exterior Lighting
When night falls, the potential of your home's architectural beauty and landscaping features doesn't have to be lost to the darkness. With thoughtful and carefully planned exterior lighting, you can unlock a world of possibilities that go far beyond just providing illumination.
You may not have the kind of experience and know-how it takes to create the kind of atmosphere you want for your outdoor space. There's no shame in it! When you're investing in your home, though, you want the best. When you call Light Up Nashville, you'll reach experts in:
Design and Aesthetics
Outdoor lighting isn't just about illuminating spaces; it's also about creating a specific ambiance and enhancing the visual appeal of your property. At Light Up Nashville, our experts have an eye for design and can strategically place fixtures to highlight architectural features, landscaping, and outdoor living areas. We consider factors such as beam angles, color temperatures, and fixture types to achieve the desired effect.
Time and Convenience
Installing outdoor lighting can be a time-consuming task, especially for those with limited experience. We can complete the installation efficiently, saving you time and allowing you to enjoy your outdoor spaces sooner. Additionally, hiring experts can eliminate the frustration and challenges associated with troubleshooting and fixing installation errors..
Light Up Nashville Can Help Make Your Home the Most Beautiful on the Block
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your lighting needs, please feel free to request a free consultation online.
We’re a local business that has been lighting up Nashville since 2012. Our team has years of experience creating and installing unique and elegant outdoor lighting designs and providing maintenance and repair services to homes and businesses across Middle Tennessee. Our award-winning company has been voted 1st in Nashville House & Home for landscape lights for four consecutive years and Best of Houzz for the last three years.


Perilla frutescens Magilla
Known for its brightly colored leaves of dark purple to hot pink and green, Magilla™
Perilla is a vigorous annual. Magilla™ Perilla is a coleus look-alike, is in the same
family as coleus, and has similar characteristics and growing needs. The species,
Perilla frutescens, can be weedy, but Magilla is well behaved due to sterile seeds.
It grows into a 24” tall mound and is heat tolerant. Magilla™ Perilla looks great
in beds, mixed borders, and is spectacular in a container planting.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist
Hardiness: Use as an annual


What To Do To Create A Low Maintenance Yard
The yard of the home is the first thing a visitor or any other stranger to your home sees when they come around and it is used to draw a judgment about how your house looks like. The yard is therefore supposed to be kept clean and attractive at any moment so as to give a good impression to your friends, family members living in the house as well as visitors who come to visit you. However, maintain the yard can sometimes be expensive and therefore doing it regularly might prove to be impossible for most people who might end up leaving it to stay unattended to until the time when they are ready to clean. You can use some common ways of making a beautiful yard at a lower maintenance cost and less energy needed.
The first thing to do is to make use of rocks of variety in color, shape, and size so that when placed at different locations they can form a pattern that looks beautiful in the home. The good thing about using the rocks as a tool for designing your compound to achieve a particular design is that you do not have to hire a professional designer or landscaper to do the job since you can do it on your own with the help of a few family members and friends. You can also make a center garden containing rocks instead of plants so that you do not have to spend a lot of time tending to plants.
The second good way to reduce maintenance of the yard is by purchasing a synthetic lawn that you can place in front of your home so that it acts as grass but instead it does not have to be regularly maintained by mowing or watering is the case for grass. The artificial lawn is also good because no pests can stay in it as is the case for grass where rodents and other domestic pests might hide all the time.
The last thing you can do to keep your yard beautiful but a low cost in terms of money and energy is by planting flowers and other green plants that require little attention to maintain. The best thing about planting these crops around the house is that they give a natural look to the surrounding and you do not have to spend a lot of your time and money to buy pesticides for spraying them with since they are resistant to most of the diseases and pests. Low maintenance plants and flowers are usually those that have been naturally growing at the place where you live because they are well adapted to the conditions there, and therefore they cannot wither when left unattended for long.
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A small garden may not seem like much, but it can really help you in situations when you have limited space or only get to grow five plants. It can be used as a planter or even with the use of a trellis, you can grow crops that require more room for growing such as beans and tomatoes.
Small garden designs and plants for a small garden can be achieved with the help of creativity. A small garden does not need to be an empty space devoid of life, but rather it can easily be a bustling hub for wildlife.
The size of a garden is not as important as the creativity and love with which it is maintained. It doesn’t matter what size your garden is, but how much time and effort you put into its upkeep. In order to achieve great results, it is necessary to start small. A small garden is also called a potager or a window box. If you have a small space in your house that you want to garden, consider making the most of it. The size of the garden is not an important factor in gardening and this blog explains how to make even a small garden more productive. It can be difficult to find a space that is accessible and affordable, but one thing that often gets overlooked is finding a frontage. This article will tell you how to make the most of your space and what you should plant in it. If you want to make the most of your space without investing too much, this is one place to start. A frontage should not be underestimated. We can have a beautiful frontage with low-maintenance flowers and vegetables. The key to having a frontage is to know what you’re planting. For example, lavender and rosemary both require little maintenance but they also extend the flowering season of your plants. A frontage is not something that should be underestimated. A frontage can provide you with fruits, vegetables, and herbs to use in your cooking. Some people even keep their own chickens or bees to help supplement their food supply.


If you’re suffering from a soggy yard or are building a retaining wall on a hillside, a French drain may be a good drainage choice. The French drain is a surprisingly simple concept: since water naturally flows downhill, a French drain facilitates that movement.
French drains provide an easy channel in which water can naturally drain away from the house via a sloped gravel-filled trench, with a perforated pipe at the bottom. This water can be diverted to:
- A drainage ditch
- A dry well
- A low-lying area of your property
- The street
As an aside, the name of this drainage technique doesn’t come from the country, as you might expect. It actually comes from its creator Henry French, a judge and farmer that promoted this drainage concept in his 1859 book about farm drainage.
When to Use a French Drain
If you’re experiencing surface water:
A shallow French drain, also called a curtain drain, would work best for you. It ranges across your property horizontally, directly uphill from the soggy spot. It interrupts the water and channels it away from the area. The most common size of this type of French drain is 2 feet deep and 1.5 feet wide.
If you’re building a retaining wall on a hillside:
It’s advisable to build a French drain behind the first course of blocks or stones. Without it, water will build up behind the wall, causing issues.
If you’d like to learn more about French drains or schedule an appointment to meet with an Orlando drainage specialist, call Lawn Enforcement today at 407-657-2001.


|Krugal has the technical and design skills to handle the installation project for a new driveway or the repair or rehab of an existing driveway. Krugel's time-tested process of consultation, design, scheduling and installation ensures that the final product will be a top-tier addition to your property.
There is a wide variety of materials that can be used in the installation of a driveway. The expert designers and installers at Krugel Cobbles recommends the use of the following hardscape materials:
▪ Concrete Pavers
▪ Clay Brick Pavers
▪ Tumbled Stone Cobbles
▪ Granite Cobbles
▪ Reclaimed Clay or Granite Street Pavers
▪ Decorative Gravel Embedded Asphalt


Territory and Municpal Services have announced their plans for the “Eastern Valley Way Inlet” (aka “that bit between Lake Ginninderra College and Emu Bank”).
There’s a concept design of the revamped skate park.
The design will retain the existing ‘Belco Bowl’ and will include a new street skate plaza with a mix of sculptures/obstacles, mini ramp, shelters, seating, new lighting and viewing areas. The upgrade aims to produce a high quality skate park of contemporary international skating and bmx standard with a focus on street skating to reflect demand and to offer a different, but complimentary experience to other skate parks in Canberra.
The project will involve two stages of work with commencement of construction in November 2010. The first stage of work includes the skate park and immediate public realm. Funding for the first stage of the upgrade has been provided through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, a Commonwealth Government initiative. The ACT Government is providing matching funding.
The skate park is due for completion by April 2011. Upgrade works to the public realm surrounding the skate park is due for completion by June 2011. Stage 2 works include the establishment of wetlands within the inlet, boardwalks, shelters, a new bridge, toilet block and refurbishment of the promenade area adjacent the inlet.


(Korean Oak) Native to parts of Eastern Asia, Quercus serrata (glandulifera) is a rare, deciduous oak with long, narrow, toothed, dark green leaves which turn a lovely burnt gold colour in autumn before falling.
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Native to parts of Eastern Asia, Quercus serrata is a rare, deciduous oak with long, narrow, toothed, dark green leaves which turn a lovely burnt gold colour in autumn before falling. The secondary flush (lammas) of growth in summer is silvery-green, turning dark green as it ages.
Quercus serrata is a fascinating garden tree with a majestic habit and great autumn colour once established.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Quercus serrata is a small tree with a branching rounded crown.
- Height: up to 15 m (50 ft)
- Spread: 10 m (32 ft)
- Notes: Quercus serrata do not generally transplant well and should be left undisturbed once planted in position. This plant is also known as Quercus glandulifera.
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun
- Mature Size
- Tree - Medium (20 - 50 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Dry / Sandy, Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy)
- Special Features
- Autumn Colour, Honey Fungus Resistant, Rare and Unusual


With the past few weekends feeling like Spring, I am starting to get excited about getting some outside projects going. I am thankful to have such a large yard, so there is plenty of room for some nice beds, trees, even a garden; and still give the dogs plenty of room to run. I already have a few ideas of what I want to do—basic things like extend the beds in the front and lay down some mulch, pull up some bushes, replant more, trim back others. But, there is one area in the back that I really want to make into a shady sitting area for the dogs and myself. Haven't quite figured out how yet, but have been scanning through images that I have pulled for inspiration. All the healthy green grass, and sunny skies are a stark contrast to this dreary rain we are having here in Nashville today!
All images can be found here.


Munich Domagkpark district exhibition opens
The Domagkpark in the north of Munich becomes “the new centre of the former Funkkaserne radio barracks.” The exhibition of the winning designs was opened by City Director Susanne Ritter in the presence of numerous guests. The architectural drafts can be viewed in the foyer of the Planning Department from the 22nd of April between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
On opening the exhibition, the City Director emphasised that the new neighbourhood on the former Funkkaserne site “offers the kind of diversity that one likes to find in the city.” The architects have succeeded “in creating attractive new accents, despite the difficulty of the task.”
The jury, under the direction of Professor Ulrike Lauber (Beuth University, Berlin), selected three winning designs from among the eight proposals submitted. Susanne Ritter took the opportunity to congratulate the winners from the architects firm Palais Mai (Munich) and Grabner + Huber landscape architects (Freising). The concept creates a “clear visual connection” with the centre of the Domagkpark. But the City Director found the second-placed design by the kern and repper architects partnership blauwerk (Munich) and michellerundschalk landscape architecture (Munich) to have its own special merits, “with its completely individual interpretation” and the idea of a high-rise residential building.
She thanked the jury for their efforts and project developer Dr. Alexander Rosa-Alscher for organising the competition. Rosa-Alscher emphasised the fact that it wasn’t easy for the jury to reach a decision. It is evident that “architects need freedom in order to shape the urban environment.” At the end of the day, an architect bears the responsibility for how the city will look in the future. “We now want to use the designs in consultation with the city to press ahead with realising a high-quality urban development for the Domagkpark district”, said Rosa-Alscher in closing.


IT HAS already proved to be the most divisive project planned for the Granite City for decades.
And yesterday the opposing ranks in the row over the controversial scheme to remodel Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens were as bitterly entrenched as ever as a strikingly futuristic design was unveiled as the winning choice for the scheme.
The winning entry by American architects Diller Scofidio & Renfro – featuring a network of concrete pathways soaring above the parkland – was lauded by supporters as “inspirational” and “ingenious” and Aberdeen’s answer to the world famous Guggenheim Museum.
But critics immediately branded the design “Teletubbie Park” – made famous in the popular BBC children’s television series.
It failed to win the popular vote during a public exhibition of the final six designs. But “The Granite Web” was the unanimous choice of the design jury panel for the scheme which is being bankrolled in part by Scotland’s second richest man, oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood.
The design, which is expected to come in £25 million below the estimated £140m budget, will now go forward to a public referendum on the scheme when the people of Aberdeen will be asked to vote on whether they support the chosen design or if they want the Victorian gardens to be remain untouched.
The design would be built across the existing gardens and the yawning chasm of the Denburn valley, and includes a contemporary arts centre, an open-air auditorium and new public plazas in Union Street and Belmont Street.
It was chosen ahead of the people’s favourite, the Winter Garden, by Foster and Partners, the firm led by renowned architect Lord Foster, which designed the new Wembley Stadium and the Gherkin in London.
John Stewart, chairman of the City Garden Project management board, said the winning design could be Aberdeen’s answer to the Eden project or the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, designed by Frank Gehry.
He said: “I believe it will transform the way in which Aberdonians perceive, use and enjoy the city centre. This could be Aberdeen’s Eden Project, our Guggenheim, and will be a unique space that nowhere else in Europe can offer. With this design, we can aspire to be a contemporary city of style, culture and verve.”
Sir Duncan Rice, the chairman of the design jury, said the winning project was “ingenious” and “inspirational” and would use a “cat’s cradle of filaments” suspended over the historic Denburn to connect the gardens to the whole of the central cityscape of Union Street and the surrounding area.
But opponents of the plans attacked the winning design. Mike Shepherd, chairman of the Friends of Union Terrace Gardens, said the chosen design was a “crime against nature”. He claimed: “The Foster design was the least worst option and at least preserved something that looked like Union Terrace Gardens. But this is the Teletubbie Park and it is going to totally obliterate any trace of what Union Terrace Gardens looks like.”


Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Red Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Red Cedar is a large evergreen tree with green, dense foliage that turns bronze in Winter.
Introduced into Britain in 1879, the Japanese Red Cedar has demonstrated its ability to produce a yield that is comparable to other commonly used conifers in the UK such as Douglas Fir & Western Red Cedar. It’s expansion into UK is likely to be in areas with a warm, moist maritime climate such as W. Scotland, Wales and SW England.
There is limited experience of processing the timber in the UK but in its native range it is highly regarded as a major construction timber and is also often used in exterior, ground contact applications as the timber has good natural durability.
Learn more on this Fact Sheet.


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Adib Dada won a Future Impact Pencil in 2019 for his project Beirut RiverLESS — a series of initiatives which aimed to address the deterioration of the polluted Beirut River and its negative impact on the surrounding communities and environment. Here, the founder of the sustainable architecture consultancy theOtherDada speaks about how his Pencil-winning project that aimed to plant urban forests in Beirut grew with the help of the D&AD Impact Programme.
D&AD Impact celebrates creative ideas that are making a real and positive difference to the world. To apply to D&AD Awards 2022 and be a part of more, submit your work here. You can also find out more about our ongoing partnership with Adib to create The & Forest, a commitment to planting a tree for each Pencil awarded.


create a living wall this season: Build a rolling planter. Build a basic rectangle planter, put it on casters, and attach a simple-grid trellis. Design via Bangs Boutique. --- This may work as a privacy screen on our small backyard deck!
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Warm weather got you itching to get some use out of your patio? Before you throw the party of the season, here are 13 easy ways to make your deck, backyard or patio inviting and comfortable! Power Wash the Deck


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Almost everyone loves hanging out by the fire pit while lounging in a yard. Here are a few fire pit ideas that might inspire you to build or buy one.
For very narrow landscape spaces, a full circle may not be feasible for a fire pit. That’s OK: Like so much else in our homes, fire pits very much adapt to our personalized style as well as our space restrictions. This half-circle fits neatly into a sloping space that’s not deep enough to accommodate any wider diameter.
A fire pit or a fire hole can vary from a pit dug in the ground to an elaborate gas burning structure of stone, brick, and metal. The common feature of fire pits is that they are designed to contain fire and prevent it from spreading.
How local building codes may impact where you can locate your fire pit as well as when you can use it and what types of wood you can burn. The cost ranges for various types of fire pits and how to choose the right style for your budget.


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Matrix decor screens are made from recycled UV stabilised plastic which will not rot, rust or be eaten by insects. The Bloom design offers 59% block-out. It comes with a colour-matched steel slimline frame. Made in Australia. Priced $129 (800 x 1200 x 9mm).
Whites Oxy-shield garden screens let you personalise your backyard with a wall mount or free-standing feature screen. Oxy-shield is a formulated landscaping steel designed to impart a decorative rust-look without the inherent degradation of regular steel. Priced $129 (1800mm x 900mm).
Add character to your outdoor living area with a Tuscan Path decorative garden screen. Made from weathering steel this is a stylish and affordable solution for outdoor privacy. Priced $99 (1800 x 900mm).


This great groundcover is very…pettable!
When you have a hot, dry, sunny location in your garden (think real rock garden situation – tough soil, fast drainage, radiating heat) you have a handful of plants that will really live and thrive there. At the top of that list is Wooly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa).
Yarrows are some of the best performers in these challenging garden situations. There are several kinds of yarrow, too, to fit just about any style. Wooly Yarrow is the classic dwarf version. It forms a tight, low-growing mat of fuzzy olive-green foliage. It has a texture that begs to be touched. Don’t be surprised to find people petting these plants! It only grows 6-8 inches high but spreads up to a foot across. This evergreen is then topped by big, flat clusters of canary-yellow flowers through the late spring and early summer. They are very showy and are quite striking against the subdued colored leaves.
Use Wooly Yarrow in the front of the border. It makes a pretty and different edging. It works especially well with other Mediterranean-type plants – penstemons, lavenders and sages for instance.
It looks fantastic cascading out of big classic Mediterranean urns.
It also has a very home-spun look and works extremely well in cottage gardens (where it has been a staple for decades) as well as a perfect counterpoint to simple modern gardens.
This is a great plant that isn’t used enough. Try some in your garden today!
* Canary-yellow flowers in spring/summer
* Rock gardens
* Border or edging plant
* Sun lover
|Brand||Nature Hills Nursery|
|Botanical Name||Achillea tomentosa|
|Mature Height||6 - 12 feet|
|Mature Spread||12 - 15 inches|
|Soil Type||Well drained|
|Moisture||Water as needed to establish and additionally when needed about every 2 weeks|
|Sun Exposure||Full Sun|
|Foliage Color||Olive gray green|