Our clients had been thorough in their preparation; they had the position, size and approximate shape of their proposed pond worked out. It was to be situated in a meadow to the rear of their property. The two acre site had been left to grass and the owners felt a feature was required. They had always wanted a wildlife pond.
Within an initial consultation, we surveyed the proposed area and discussed at length what we wanted to achieve from the project. This gave us enough information to go away and come up with a proposal that would include a plan, schedule of works and estimate of cost.
The pond was to be 15 metres at the longest point, 7.3 metres at the widest point and to depth of no more than 0.6 metre. And when full the pond would accommodate some 6200 gallons of water. There are to be no fish, planting was to be indigenous, a boggy area was to be incorporated within the rear area and we need to attract and accommodate all manner of wildlife. The lawn was to run to the ponds edge, some spoil was to be redistributed around the pond and some to be taken to the bottom of the meadow.
Work commenced in December and we were incredibly fortunate with the weather whilst the project was undertaken. Within the two weeks it took to create the pond it was certainly cold, but dry. To appreciate what I mean within the accompanying storyboard there is a wintry photograph of the pond, this was taken only a week after completion!
The pond plants were added in April and the latest photographs were taken in June 2009, by which point lots of wildlife had either found their new home or at the very least a convenient spot to stop off for a drink. At a time when ponds and wetlands are one of the fastest disappearing habitats in the UK, many species of wildlife are struggling to thrive. A wildlife pond will not only provides a beautiful and evolving picture, but will help to re-establish places for our freshwater wildlife to continue to exist.
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Large wine-red flowers bloom on burgundy stems. This big, bold plant is great in the back of the border or as an accent. Native to damp meadows and thickets in the Northeast U.S., it likes rich, constantly moist-to-wet soil.
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Siskiyou Pink Whirling Butterflies Perennial - Gaura - Gallon Pot
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A North American wild flower, highly valued for its long flower display in the garden. Plants bloom for many weeks, with loose sprays of deep pink flowers. In the breeze these move constantly, looking like a cloud of small butterflies. Excellent in containers, and for cutting. Plants prefer excellent drainage to survive the winter. Heat and drought tolerant.
Hardy Zones 5-10
Mature Height: 18-24"
Months of Bloom: Summer
Immediate shipping in a gallon pot. Dormant shipping in winter.


(P.P.25019) Add a bit of glam to your garden. Stunning bright, silvery foliage accented with black veins forms tidy, mounded clumps up to 16 inches tall. Add bright fuchsia bouquet-type flowers from June to September and you have an absolute show-stopper. From Terra Nova Nurseries.
Zone: 4-9 Light: to Height: 16" Width: 0" Spacing: 0" State Restrictions: AK;AZ;CA;HI;ID
Flower Color: Fuchsia Foliage Color: Silver Disease Resistant: No Bloom Time: June-September Common Name: Size Shipped: 3 inch pots


On Sunday August 9th, a crew of dedicated volunteers again met to tackle the weed growth on the Upper Steps north of Monterey Blvd. They also worked on installing some terracing on the steeply sloped narrow strip that flanks the stairway. This is the beginning of developing a larger landscaping and viewing area. A big thank-you to Bart, Sebastian, Daryl, and Ian for their hard work. This local community project will help make Sunnyside shine.
Read more about the Detroit Steps Project here.


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This Orchard presents unequivocal Renaissance characteristics which without reaching the purity of the style of Villa Belvedere (1503) in Rome or the grandeur and beautiful complexity of the Boboli Gardens (1600) in Florence, offers an enchanting example of this style of garden which is quite unusual in Andalusia.
The characteristics defining this garden are as follows:
The evident close relationship between the main building and the garden.
Its design is of a regular and geometric shape, distributing the space in symmetry to a geometric axis.
The land is partitioned in different levels of successive terraces connected by steps which level out the gentle slope of the ground. In this case four different levels can be appreciated thanks to the steps and the trimmed hedges.
The streets are straight and intersected, the linear shapes predominating over the circular ones which, although to a lesser extent, also appear. This geometry is reinforced in some parts of the garden by the floor paving designs made with washed pebbles, possibly from the same era as the garden.
Natural materials and plants are considered one more element of construction, giving them shapes in such way that nothing retains its original conformation. In contrast, you can see flowers (roses, pansies...), introduced, as in all Andalusia, by Arab reminiscences.
No part of the garden seems to have been left to chance
Each space has a specific function, the artificial elements predominating over the natural.
The vegetation is limited to evergreen foliage plants, which can be pruned and shaped in specific patterns and sizes. Along the years other deciduous species have been introduced alongside the original vegetation.
There are characteristic elements of the Roman period: statues (logically and unfortunately, the owners of the Palace took with them the magnificent statues that could be seen here, and some of these are seen in the House of Pilates in Seville); shallow grottoes and artificial caves made of limestone (only two are preserved) where was recreated the aquatic mythological world with statues of nymphs and water games; porticoes (in particular, the archway which communicates the Palace with the Garden); loggias (this is one of the most interesting features of the garden, as it is a Pompeian “Imafronte” unique in Andalusia, where the statues referred to above were placed along with flowerpots, planters and balustrades).
Water is used as a decorative motif and always appears in artificial features, following a straight course forming waterfalls, pools and fountains. You can palpably observe the great importance water has in this garden because there are several pools; the watercourses are now hidden or lost and also seems very likely there once existed a Salpigi system (valves that were triggered by stepping on a membrane, shooting up jets of water to the sudden surprise of those who were walking around the different streets of the garden).
Introduces curiosities such as water games, sophisticated decorations or scenarios, a secret garden disappeared in the most part,although there still remains the pool where according to legend the Lady of the Castle bathed (to clean her body) and then went into the chapel attached to the garden (to clean her soul).
With regard to plants species, with the passage of time some species that are not from the period of construction have been introduced; among the original flora we can mention the Boxwood (Buxus Sempervirens), Laurel (Laurus Nobilis), Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis), Ivy (Hedera Helix), Myrtle (Myrtus Communis), and Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens). All the above made up the typical flora in any Renaissance garden; it is also worth mentioning two Magnolia trees which are centenaries; these and a variety of Jasmines, including the Night Jasmine, fill Bornos’ summer nights with rich captivating essences.
(Cupressus Sempervirens). All the above made up the typical flora in any Renaissance garden; it is also worth mentioning two Magnolia trees which are centenaries; these and a variety of Jasmines, including the Night Jasmine, fill Bornos’ summer nights with rich captivating essences.
In the pools there are Water Lilies of great antiquity. Furthermore we find here two huge bushes of Chinese Orange Blossom, a Jacaranda tree, several Washingtonian Palm trees (in its two varieties, robust and fan palm), a different variety of Rose Bushes and the also remarkable presence of Pansies (the famous "cat’s face flower"), which like the water lilies are very old. There also are a lot of Orange trees (of modern introduction).


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Up Down Lighting Design:
These lights feature a contemporary and stylish up-down lighting design, casting a warm and inviting glow both upwards and downwards. This dual-directional illumination not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also provides practical and effective lighting.
IP65 Waterproof Rating:
Engineered with an IP65 waterproof rating, these lights are built to withstand various weather conditions. The robust construction ensures protection against dust, rain, and other environmental factors, making them ideal for outdoor installation.
Utilizing energy-efficient LED technology, these wall lights offer bright and clear illumination while consuming minimal energy. This not only reduces electricity costs but also contributes to a more sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solution.
Crafted from high-quality materials, these outdoor lights boast durability and longevity. The sturdy construction ensures resilience against the elements, ensuring the lights maintain their functionality and appearance over time.
Designed for user convenience, the lights come with easy-to-follow installation instructions. The straightforward installation process makes it accessible for both DIY enthusiasts and professional installers, saving time and effort.
Suitable for a variety of outdoor spaces, these lights are perfect for lighting up porches, front doors, patios, and other exterior areas. Their versatile design complements different architectural styles, adding a touch of sophistication to any outdoor setting.
The sleek and modern design of these up-down lights enhances the visual appeal of your outdoor space. Whether used for functional lighting or to create an atmospheric ambiance, these lights contribute to an aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment.
LED technology not only provides bright illumination but also operates with energy efficiency. This results in lower energy bills and a reduced environmental footprint, making these outdoor wall lights a practical and eco-conscious choice.


This Kichler Lighting outdoor spot light comes in a pack of twelve, perfect for starting or completing an outdoor night lighting scheme. The adjustable head makes it great for both up or down lighting and comes in a Textured Architectural Bronze finish with a heat resistant flat glass lens.
Wiring is 40" of usable #18-2, SPT-1-W leads. Cable connector supplied with fixture. 12V porcelain universal Bi-Pin socket. 8" In-ground mounting stake (included).


Heritage birch is known for its rapid growth and hardiness. In addition Heritage birch perks winter interest and its peeling bark
Heritage Birch- Triple Clump
'Betula Nigra Heritage'
Sun Requirements Full Sun Growth Rate 30” +/ yr. Deer Resistant Yes Mature Height 40-50ft Mature Width 15-25ft


Designed by Michele Marin “Cortina” is a bench crafted out of recycled wood for eco-chic homes. The bench has the adaptability to almost all places. You can easily assemble/disassemble it depending upon the need of the hour. You can create the desired number of sittings and flower boxes using circular modules made of recycled wood. I loved the design for the fact that it’s green and doesn’t ask to make any compromise with style, its trendy too!


BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Western New York Land Conservancy is inviting the public to attend an open house to vote on the top designs for a new greenway and nature trail along Buffalo's waterfront.
Along the old DW&L rail corridor will be a new trail that extends a mile and a half from Solar City to the DL&W Terminal downtown near Canalside. The trail will transform this formerly industrial landscape into an environmentally-friendly, multi-use trail.
The Land Conservancy is now revealing the top 25 designs submitted as part of the DL&W Corridor Design Ideas Competition. Nearly one hundred proposals were submitted to the design ideas competition from individuals and teams across the region, country and around the world! Now, the Buffalo community can come and vote on the designs.
The winner from the community vote will win a $3,000 prize. An additional three winners will also win monetary prizes. All four will be announced later this spring. The top winner will not necessarily be the final design for the project; instead it will be generated over the next year from the ideas and conversations cultivated by the competition.
The open house will take place tonight (Wednesday, April 10th) at the M&T Center Atrium downtown. It runs from 6 to 8 PM with a short presentation at 7. It is free to attend and open to everyone, but advanced registration is recommended to speed up the check-in process.


Since we first opened our doors in 1980, Hitchcock Design Group has been committed to Creating Better Places to live, work, play, heal and learn. From our offices in Naperville and Chicago, Illinois, our planners and landscape architects, many of whom are LEED accredited, have produced an extensive portfolio of award-winning projects throughout the region. We employ a sustainable approach to our work by creating places that are attractive, functional, maintainable and environmentally sound as well as cost effective. Our goal is to improve the value of our clients’ land resources in a way that advances their missions and improves their communities. We are proud of the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients through creative and responsive advocacy.
- Resource Analysis
- Master Planning
- Site Planning and Design
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- Construction Administration
Our staff has diverse experience in research, planning, design, project management, construction technology and communications. Our technical resources include the latest in design software and industry-specific design standards, as well as a full complement of full-color reproduction hardware and software. We dedicate significant time to specialized in-house and outside professional education.
By collaborating with other experienced professionals, we offer a full range of large-scale, multidisciplinary project capabilities, while maintaining the focused, personalized attention of a smaller firm.
Hitchcock Design Group has become one of Illinois’ largest planning and landscape architecture firms, providing clients with a level of creative and logistical expertise that other Midwestern firms cannot equal. We have the capacity to tackle tough assignments with tight timeframes and our studios are structured to align with our expertise in specific markets – Real Estate Development, Urban, Recreation, Healthcare, Lifecare and Education.
Tim King, ASLA
Hitchcock Design Group
221 West Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540


DESIGN A CIRULAR LAWN. STEP BY STEP GUIDE. A circular lawn pushes out the boundaries in every direction, especially if you can’t quite see where the edges stop and start. This shape is a good choice for a very small garden or where you want an easily-achieved designer look
We recently finished redoing Tara’s rental kitchen, transforming it from a 1970s nightmare into a more livable and lovable space. After doing the more substantial stuff — like painting cabinets and redo-ing the floors — we added a bunch of space-saving storage to make it a small kitchen superstar. It doesn’t take much, just a few 5-minute projects here and there.


|Highlights of the Degree Show 2019
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|The Degree Show is an annual exhibition of thesis projects produced by the Master of Architecture Degree final year students in the Department of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong. These projects represent the students’ reflection, vision and imagination of the built-environment, the...
|Degree Show 2019: Interviews
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|Reflections from the graduating class of the Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, and Master of Landscape Architecture.


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Plumbago Plant – Listed below are some sensible recommendations on how one can begin your fascinating and exciting adventure of establishing a vibrant and vigorous flower backyard; from selecting a spot, preparing the soil, selecting your flowers, designing your backyard, and planting your flowers.
Practical tips on how you can start a flowerbed from scratch
Plumbago Plant To begin planting your flower backyard, select a sunny spot that will get direct daylight the whole day or a minimum of for half a day till noontime. Select a website that is flat as it’s best to work on. A slight slop is okay too, however keep away from a steep hill to your first time planting a flower backyard, as it can be cumbersome and difficult.
Elimination of Weeds and Grass
Plumbago Plant Upon getting selected your site, take away any present grass or weeds including the roots from the world. Be certain that this task is finished methodically and thoroughly in order to not solely forestall issues in the future but additionally for obtaining higher flower gardening results. Getting rid of weeds and grass can be achieved by hand or through the use of a sod cutter. You may additionally smother the ground with cardboard and newspapers topped with mulch or use an herbicide.
Soil Preparation Steps
Plumbago Plant The next step would be getting ready the soil. Loosen the soil and mix natural matter into it. Natural matter consists of decomposed supplies equivalent to compost, outdated rotten leaves, well-aged stable manure, spent mushroom soil, or whatever materials you’ve out there locally at cheap value or in your daily trash. Further an abundance of soil organisms, from earthworms to fungi, present wanted vitamins to plant roots and hold your flowers healthy.
Plumbago Plant Whereas deciding the dimensions of the flower garden, it isn’t always how huge it’s that matters. If it’s your first time planting a flower garden, start small in order that it’s extra contained and manageable. It would help you deal with the preparation phase more effectively in addition to sustain the maintenance of the flower backyard as the season progresses. The selection of increasing is at all times there after getting succeeded in building a healthy and colourful flower garden.
Once all the preparations are executed, you can begin fascinated about the way you need your flower backyard to look; what sort of garden design and style you prefer, how colourful you need it to look, the mood it should emanate and the backdrop your flower garden ought to have Plumbago Plant.
The large question that arises then is selecting the flowers to develop in your flower garden. This will not only rely upon the gardener’s own personal tastes but more importantly on growing circumstances, type of the flower garden and other related sensible conditions. Attempt to choose as many native flowers as potential for finest results.
Nonetheless, there may be some non-native flowers which are adaptable and may slot in properly together with your existing native ones. The key to this is to discover a profitable combination that works without being environmentally irresponsible Plumbago Plant.
It’s enjoyable to plant flowers, watch them develop and see your efforts come to fruition. However it is vital to quantify how much time you need to spend on sustaining your flowers, and your Plumbago Plant, as even low upkeep plantings require regular care. Be sure that you retain some time off every week to care for your flower backyard.
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Sanibel is a popular place to be. With its white beaches and island privacy, it feels like a little slice of paradise.
Our client wanted something very modern, but the island community has strict design guidelines, which resulted in having to find design compromises.
Hlevels challenge was to blend the clients’ wants and desires with the required neighborhood guidelines.


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Viola Pansy Mix – Viola wittrockiana ‘Swiss Giants’
Viola wittrockiana ‘swiss giants’ mix is exactly what a pansy should be! Large 3-4 inch blooms with faces that come in rich color combinations that just make your garden glow. There is nothing like a pansy. Great performers in your garden but also in containers or tubs patios or for cut flower bouquets and best of all, they will flower the first year.
Zones: 3 through 9
Height: Up to 6-8 in
Flower Color: Multi
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Requirement: Sun – Partial Shade
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Seeds per Packet: 200+
Seeds per Pound: 320,000
Is this wildflower invasive: No
Is this wildflower endangered: No
Is this wildflower edible: Yes
Is this wildflower medicinal: No


The conference will be sponsored by the University of Connecticut on March 20.
UConn is sponsoring the "Perennial Plant Conference - A Conference for the Landscape and Horticultural Professional."
The conference will be held at the Lewis B. Rome Commons on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus on Thursday, March 20. This all-day educational conference will address a wide range of topics focusing on herbaceous perennial production, sustainable landscape design, and retail marketing.
For more information, contact Donna Ellis (860-486-6448 or email@example.com) or visit their website at www.2014perennial.uconn.edu.


Pelham Bay Park, located in the northeast corner of Bronx, is the largest public park in New York City, more than three times the size of Manhattan’s Central Park. It includes land on both sides of the Hutchinson River and all of Hunter Island in Long Island Sound (now also part of the mainland).
On its north is the village of Pelham Manor in Westchester County. The park borders the Bronx neighborhoods of Spencer Estates, Pelham Bay, and Co-op City. The southern part of Rodman’s Neck is not part of the park but is occupied by the NYPD Rodman’s Neck Firing Range. The City Island Bridge connects the park to City Island. A very old plantation-style mansion called Bartow-Pell Mansion is a colonial remnant done in greek revival style. The lagoon nearby was once part of Pelham Bay and was called Le Roy’s Bay in colonial times. The lagoon was widened and dredged to make way for the planned New York City Olympics in 1960’s, but it may be useful in the 2012 NYC Olympics. At the northeast section of the park is Orchard Beach and a parking lot that were created by Robert Moses as the Riviera of Long Island Sound. One third of Pelham Bay, from which the park got it’s name, was filled in with landfill to make Orchard Beach. The park is crossed by the New England Thruway, the Hutchinson River Parkway, and Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor railroad.


Land planning is an important procedure that includes determining one of the most proper usage and advancement of land. It is a comprehensive approach that considers various aspects such as ecological sustainability, neighborhood needs, and also economic factors to consider. Efficient land preparation plays a vital role fit the physical, social, as well as economic facets of a region or community. In this short article, we will certainly discover the significance of land preparation as well as just how it can contribute to sustainable, comfortable neighborhoods.
One of the vital reasons why land planning is essential is its capability to ensure the reliable use land sources. With the expanding populace and also boosting needs for framework, real estate, and also other features, proper land preparation ends up being necessary. By recognizing appropriate locations for growth as well as maintaining ecologically delicate locations, land preparation helps maximize land utilization as well as stop uncontrolled development.
Land preparation also plays a substantial duty in producing lasting areas. It takes into consideration factors such as transport, accessibility to services, and the conservation of natural deposits. With thoughtful land preparation, areas can promote walkability, decrease dependence on personal lorries, and encourage making use of public transportation. By incorporating property, industrial, as well as recreational areas, land preparation guarantees that important services are within simple reach, improving the quality of life for residents.
Additionally, land preparation considers the lasting ecological influence of development. It takes into account elements such as water management, preservation of environment-friendly areas, as well as the security of wildlife habitats. Sustainable land preparation advertises using renewable energy resources, urges waste decrease as well as recycling, and integrates environment-friendly building techniques. By prioritizing ecological stewardship, land preparation helps reduce the unfavorable impact of human tasks on the native environment.
Additionally, land planning has economic advantages for both people and also areas. By strategically designating areas for different land utilizes such as property, commercial, and also commercial, land preparation can promote financial growth. It attracts businesses, supports work production, as well as improves building worths. Additionally, tactical communities are a lot more appealing to capitalists, residents, as well as tourists, contributing to the total financial vigor of a region.
In conclusion, land preparation is an essential procedure that forms the advancement of neighborhoods and regions. It guarantees the efficient use of land sources, develops lasting as well as livable neighborhoods, decreases environmental effect, as well as promotes financial development. With the boosting obstacles of urbanization and environmental sustainability, effective land planning has come to be critical in creating a far better future for generations to find.


WED Fest - Woodfordia Habitat Restoration
Join the Woodfordia Tree Huggers to restore habitat in the Woodfordia site.
A hands-on activity to plant out and enhance the habitat of hillside terraces and moisture retention pits to create habitat. The project aims to demonstrate how earthworks and organic matter can be implemented to restore habitats in a changing climate, particularly in relation to unreliable rainfall and long periods of drought.
June 27, 2021 at 8:00am - 11am


As landscape architects our role is to protect and enhance the urban and rural environment for the benefit of the public.
At Thomson, our process of doing this is through the development of site specific designs that factor in a range of elements, from a site’s natural features, potential and qualities, to technical knowledge, social, cultural, geographical, scientific, political and historical factors, all within the planning system.
We operate across all project phases, providing feasibility studies, concepts, detail, technical resolution and construction. Our designs are driven by our promise to deliver excellence and client satisfaction, supported by our detailed analysis, robust strategies, inspirational concepts and rigorous project management.
The final result is something that we will want to see grow and change over the years, contributing to the existing site context but also growing with it as it changes and develops, improving the lives of people that use the spaces and ensuring that the highest level of sustainability is achieved.
To talk to our team of experts about how we can help you with landscape design on your project, please get in touch today.


Acer palmatum 'Akane'
Size: 30-36 inch
USDA Zone: 5-9
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: moist, well-drained soils
Comments: Leaves emerge in spring bright orange-yellow with dark pink margins maturing to a light green. Fall colors are orange to yellow with red highlights. 'Akane' translated means "glowing evening sky".


The near-five-acre podium aimed at unlocking sites for redevelopment and better connecting areas within the 240-acre masterplan has received £13.17m from the government’s Levelling Up Fund.
Salford Rise is one of the first projects to come forward under the £2.5bn masterplan, and is seen as a key piece of infrastructure to enable future phases.
Salford City Council and the University of Salford appointed English Cities Fund as development partner for the Crescent masterplan earlier this year.
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett described the Salford Rise project as “an ambitious infrastructure and public-realm project that will foster inclusivity, and genuinely start to help to level-up Salford”.
The scheme will see an 11-metre-wide podium constructed over Frederick Road, aimed at removing a “significant barrier to movement” within the masterplan area, and creating a 15-minute neighbourhood.
English Cities Fund is readying a planning application for the project and, subject to planning approval, aims to be on site with the project in the first half of 2022.
The project team for Salford Rise comprises Make Architects, Cundall as structural engineer and Planit-IE as landscape architect.
The wider 240-acre Crescent masterplan aims to deliver 3,000 homes, more than 1m sq ft of innovation space, 1m sq ft of offices, retail, leisure, and a new multi-modal transport hub.
Maggie Grogan, senior development surveyor at ECF, said: “This strong partnership with ECF, the council and the University of Salford is totally committed to delivering a unique brand of transformational and sustainable regeneration that connects people seamlessly with place, creates opportunities for all, with prosperity and wellbeing at its core.”


Case Study: Case Study: Swansea, South Wales
Porcelain paving is a sensational choice for the patio. With minimal maintenance requirements and a clean, contemporary look that suits almost any outdoor design, it really is rather perfect – we’re yet to see a garden that porcelain wouldn’t look good in.
If you still need persuading, consider the case of Mr Griffiths from Swansea. He made the short journey to our Cardiff showroom in search of some paving options for his patio, and he was positively bowled over by what we had to offer.
During his visit, Mr Griffiths spoke with the PrimaPorcelain team. We showed him all of our available paving colours, and there were two designs in particular that caught Mr Griffiths’ eye: the lighter Italian Limestone Vanilla and Italian Limestone Midnight.
Combining Two Contrasting Colours
Now, most PrimaPorcelain customers stick with a single colour for their patios, but having seen the diversity that was available to him, Mr Griffiths decided that he would incorporate two different paving styles into his outdoor space. Shortly after his visit to Cardiff, Mr Griffiths called to confirm his interest in our porcelain paving and to request a quote – he had decided to pave his patio with Italian Limestone paving tiles, while the somewhat darker Italian Limestone tiles would be used to create a contrasting border around the edge of the area.
Mr Griffiths was kind enough to send us a few photos of his finished patio, and we think that it looks absolutely stunning. The use of two contrasting colours was an inspired tactic, and the creamy, modern-looking Italian Limestone paving is even more appealing with those classy Italian Limestone slabs around the edge.
But as striking as the colours are, we’re just as enamoured with the smaller details of this outdoor design. For one thing, the patio is a rather unusual shape, with a semi-hexagonal seating area positioned just to the right of the conservatory; thanks to our porcelain paving, this now looks like an utterly perfect place to enjoy an evening meal outdoors.
Mr Griffiths’ patio also incorporates a couple of steps, which separate the conservatory from the lawn. The steps themselves are very nice indeed, joining seamlessly with the aforementioned seating area, and the integrated garden lights make the whole space look extra-beautiful after dark.
All in all, we are thrilled with the outcome of this Swansea paving project, and Mr Griffiths seems very happy as well!
If you’re looking for high-quality paving in Swansea, Cardiff, or anywhere else in South Wales, give PrimaPorcelain a call on 029 2080 3750. You can also order a free sample pack to order your free sample!


Interesting:) Mosquito grass (a. Lemon Grass) repels mosquitoes the strong citrus odor drives mosquitoes away. In addition to being a very functional patio plant, Lemon Grass is used in cooking Asian Cuisine, adding a light lemony taste
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Community Meeting to Be Held for a Lafayette Park
The transformation of Brown Park will be the topic of discussion at a meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m.
People who are interested in changes to the park can join members of the Lafayette Consolidated Government's Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department who will host the meeting at Dupuis Recreation Center at 1212 East Pont des Mouton Road.
As far as changes to Brown Park, LCG officials say that representatives from LAND Architecture and ACSW Architects will be at the meeting to show possible ideas of how the park could be changed.
The goal of the meetings is to work with the public to transform the park into a softball super park along with a major transformation for the baseball fields. Input from prior meetings and other input from the public has been taken into consideration.
Everyone is welcome to come and give their input.
Millions of dollars in grant money are available for the new improvements at the park. Lafayette City Council District 1 Councilman Pat Lewis along with Lafayette Parish District 5 Councilman A.B. Rubin have said they would like to see the park turned into a facility similar to St. Julien Park in Broussard.
There are two grants totalling around $9 million to make the changes to Brown Park.


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Frederick Law Olmsted, of Central Park fame, designed this park. It is easy to forget that you are in the middle of a huge metropolis when walking or cross-country skiing on the park's many well-signposted trails: chief downtown access points are from Parc Jeanne-Mance and Drummond Street, just west of Royal Victoria Hospital. Beaver Lake features skating, tobogganing, and even a small ski hill and chairlift, while Mount Royal Cemetery
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If you want to make your yard transform from being basic to elegant, landscape lighting can help a lot. However, it can be a bit overwhelming to undertake a lighting plan for your landscaping.
Like a lot of things in our lives, less is more. This can also be true when it comes to landscape lighting. Of course, you might assume that you have to light up every single thing, from tree to detail to every nook and corner. However, this will wash out your lawn, aside from having an expensive energy bill.
Here are some landscape lighting in Wilmington tips you can follow:
Lighting a Landscape
You should not feel intimidated. There are a lot of kinds of lights and a lot of areas to install them. Grabbing a high-powered and good flashlight with a dimming optic is one of the greatest tip you can follow to plan the project. You can use this flashlight to light up your lawn at night and experiment. Make sure you play with the light. You should see what looks great and what looks bad.
Here are some lighting effects that you can consider:
This is the reverse method of silhouetting. Putting the light between the item being lit and the main vantage point. The light source is aimed at the item. However, this only works if you’ve got a flat surface or a wall behind the feature being lit. These surfaces will capture the shadows produced. This lighting can produce a moody and softer effect.
This is an excellent effect if you want to showcase dramatic shapes you may have hiding in plain daylight. Install the light source behind the item. Then, light toward where the primary vantage point will be. You’ve got to ensure the light source itself can’t be seen.
This is utilized as a safe passage to dark stairs and an accent to architectural details. Step and deck lights are directly installed into the decking or hardscape of a yard. Also, they can be utilized for washing down the light in stone walls. They can also light up entertainment areas.
One of the most basic types of landscape lighting is up lighting. it is utilized to generate drama with a tree or taller structure. You can opt to highlight the tree’s trunk.
Things to Light in the Landscape
So, what should you leave in the dark and what should you light? There are several things you have to consider. This includes:
A meandering pathway or a deck with stairs has to be lit to guarantee that you can move around the area without any risk of injury.
You can add drama to places that may not stand out during the day. When grazed with shadow and light, a mere stone wall can take on an entirely new persona at night.
You should recognize features that you like in your yard. Perhaps it is a tree or a pond. You can help show off these features if you highlight them using landscape lighting.


The New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) Annual Gala unfolds on March 6, honoring Suzanne Rheinstein with the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award, Jorge Sánchez with the Thomas N. Armstrong III Award in Landscape Design, and Edwina von Gal with the Green Design Award.
This year’s dinner co-chairs include NYSID trustees Alexa Hampton, owner and president of Mark Hampton LLC; Betsey Ruprecht, owner of Decorative Antiques Ltd.; philanthropist Maria Spears; and Newell Turner, editorial director of Hearst Design Group.
“These awards represent our community and the design profession’s highest honor, and are reserved for those individuals who have used their position to positively impact the world of interior design,” said NYSID president David Sprouls. “Suzanne Rheinstein, Jorge Sánchez and Edwina von Gal’s work embodies a wide range of styles and aesthetics, from elegant civility to exotic and thoughtful to environmentally sensitive. This year’s recipients and their extraordinary accomplishments in their respective fields continue to pave the way for the next generation of creative leaders.”
A little bit on the honorees, for the uninitiated: Hollyhock owner and AD100 designer Rheinstein is also a furniture and lighting designer, author of the best-selling book At Home: A Style for Today With Things From the Past, and designer behind the Suzanne Rheinstein*Hollyhock fabric and rug collections for Lee Jofa.
Sánchez, principal partner at SMI Landscape Architecture, is noted for his work on preserving and restoring old landscapes, and as NYSID puts it, incorporating a “'botanical garden approach fused with the historic and classical formal garden design framework.” Among the many honors the firm has won is the Arthur Ross Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.
Landscape designer von Gal has worked on eco-friendly and sustainable projects, collaborating with architects like Frank Gehry, Annabelle Selldorf, Maya Lin and Richard Meier, on projects for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Richard Serra and Larry Gagosian. She is the founder of both the Azuero Earth Project, which encourages reforestation on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula without the usage of synthetic chemicals, and the Perfect Earth Project, which raises awareness about toxic lawn and garden chemicals and their impact on health.
The event will be held on Tuesday, March 6, at University Club in New York.


Colombo's biggest park, Victoria Park, was laid out by the British in the 19th century in memory of Queen Victoria. In the 1950s it was renamed Viharamahadevi Park to honor the mother of King Dutugemunu.
The Viharamahadevi Park is notable for its flowering trees, which bloom in March, April, and early May. The park is also home to Bo, Ebony, Mahogany, and Sal and Lemon Eucalyptus trees. There is an enormous profusion of climbing plants and rare orchids.
A small children's zoo is located in the middle of the park.
Opposite the park, you can see Colombo's Town Hall, which overlooks the park from the northeast.
Opening hours : 8am to 6pm
Address :Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo 7


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Zoysiagrass forms a lawn that feels like a thick, prickly carpet. Zoysia is found mostly in and from the middle part of the U.S. and east toward the Carolinas. It can be found in the north, but will turn brown once the weather turns cold. It is a very slow-growing grass, and it can take more than a year to establish a lawn of zoysiagrass. It has stiff leaf blades and will produce numerous seed heads if it isn't mowed. Zoysiagrasses are sod-forming perennial species that possess both stolons and rhizomes. The grasses turn brown after the first hard frost and are among the first warm season grasses to green up in the spring. The species vary from extremely fine textured to coarse textured types and the leaf blades are very stiff due to a high silica content.
- Tip/blade: narrow, needle-like tip
- Feel: prickly, stiff blades
- Growth: slow growth
- Additional: prickly feel when walked on barefoot; stolons are often covered with tan-colored "husks"


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October 1, 2019 (Ezega.com) -- The government of Ethiopia launched the first phase riverside green development project in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. The project is underway to create a beautiful and healthy environment for residents of the metropolis and tourists, according to the government.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the first phase with 12km long river side development of the planned 56km of ‘Beautifying Sheger Project.’
The $1 billion development project will run along the two biggest rivers in Addis Ababa – stretching 23.8kms and 27.5kms respectively – all the way from the mountains of Entoto through to Akaki river.
The project essentially aims to lift the image and potential of the capital and create jobs in the project phase. It also aims to create riverside economies, increase urban tourism, and provide the city’s residents with areas for respite.
The first phase of project runs from Entoto to Bambis Bridge and will feature open space for recreation, artificial lake, and wedding venue on 42 square meters of area in front of Sheraton Addis hotel.
While launching the project, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said, “No force can stop Ethiopia’s journey towards prosperity.”
“As part of this project, flowers will be planted all the way from Bole international Airport to Arat kilo and the city will have greenery as beautiful as we witnessed in Dubai,” PM Abiy said.
According to the premier, the government has finalized the design and is in search of funds to build running lane that could accommodate 100 thousand people during weekends. “By doing this, we will make Addis Ababa beautiful and be able to attract tourists,” Abiy said
The first phase of the project will be built by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) with a grant secured earlier this year from the Chinese Government.
“Ethiopia’s existence and prosperity relies on the hard work and commitment of its people,” he added.
Beautifying Sheger Project is a three-year initiative of the Prime Minister aimed at elevating the city to a site of urban tourism leveraging on rehabilitation of the water bodies.
The project is also expected enhance the well-being of city dwellers by putting river flooding in check and creating public spaces, parks, bicycle paths and walkways along the river banks.
The first phase “Beautifying Sheger Project’ is expected to be completed in May 2020.
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The “Giardino d’Inverno” Restaurant of the Hotel Papadopoli is a continuation of the adjacent park, the oldest in Venice. The Park was built on the site of a demolished convent, the property Corfu-born entrepreneurs, and that is why it has the Greek name. Extravagant parties for the nobility held among exotic flowers and rare animals had been taking place in it during 19th century.
The park was reduced in size when the Rio Novo canal was excavated in 1933. Giardino Papadopoli has children playground.
In the 70s the Winter Garden has been designed by Pietro Porcinai, one of the most outstanding Italian landscape architect of the twentieth century. A variety of 36 different tropical plants pays a tribute to the spirit and structure of the ancient, romantic park Papadopoli, visible beyond the window.
The Papadopoli Gardens has been ordered by Count Spiridione to celebrate the love to his beloved Teresa. In Porcinai’s vision his Winter Garden becomes a declaration of botanic love between the inner and surrounding landscape…”
Porcinai was involved in vary projects around the world, mentioning among many a Place Beaubourg, in front of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the intricate relocation of the Egyptian temple of Abu Simbel for UNESCO, and other parks created in various cities of Saudi Arabia.


Charitable Mosque Underway In Al Khor
Through the generosity of a Qatari philanthropist, a remarkable new mosque is being developed in Al Khor, a beautiful coastal city in northern Qatar.
Classic Stone, LLC (Classic Stone) has been awarded the exterior stone contract for the mosque’s extensive courtyard area. The scope of work includes nearly 40 ornate columns and over 27,000 sqft of natural stone pavers throughout the tranquil space.
During the design phase, Classic Stone worked with the project team to provide stone samples and recommendations that aligned with the clients vision. With a soft, neutral color palette, the courtyard will feature a luxurious selection of marble sourced from Greece and Turkey.
Fabrication is well underway with material delivery flowing over the coming weeks.
The new mosque will be open to the public and is slated for completion in late fall 2021.
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The 2008 Environmental structure of the year special award to a Finnmap Consulting Oy object
The Eläintarha skateboarding park, Micropolis, has received a special award in the 2008 Environmental structure of the year competition. The objective of the competition, organized by Rakennustuoteteollisuus RTT and Puutarhaliitto, is to present high quality environmental systems in which good design and implementation have helped create an esthetical and sustainably functional environment.
The judges praised the skateboarding area, located next to the Helsinki Eläintarha sport field, as unique in Finnish circumstances. The various, multi-shaped, curved and rectangular features are praised, as they give the area a sculptural atmosphere.
The requirements of young users and the demand set by heavy wear were considered in the structural design of the park. The park, which was partly designed as environmental art, has received large acceptance by the skaters.


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|Description||Sensational spikes of apricot-yellow flowers rise on sturdy, compact stems from a dense mound of soft, lance-shaped, glossy green leaves. The spires of exquisite outward-facing blooms create a super show throughout summer. Great for a cottage garden, perennial border, or container specimen. An herbaceous perennial.|
|Light||Full sun, Partial sun|
|Watering||Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.|
|Blooms||Midsummer through Early Fall|
|Mature Size||Fast growing; reaches 18 in. tall, 12 in. wide.|
|Special Features||Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds|
|Flower Attributes||Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers|
|Patent Act||Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.|
|Landscape Use||Border, Container|
|Companion Plants||Hosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica)|
|Care||Provide enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Protect from harsh sun in hot climates. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Feed monthly during growing season. Remove spent flowers to encourage heavier blooming. Unclipped spent blooms may re-seed in second season. Flowers and leaves are toxic if ingested.|
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Height in feet in 10 years: 3
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Providing an idea of what we could do with these barren pits, architecture firm Scott Brownrigg has put forward its proposal to transform a former coal mine into an eco-tourism hotspot in Scotland.
Called The Barony, the development will consist of 44-hectare wellness and cultural visitor facility located in the southeast council area of East Ayrshire, Scotland. The design is still in its conceptual phase, but the proposal draws heavily from the site’s original heritage and features preserved headgear from The Barony Colliery that’s the last remaining model in Britain.
The design also puts a lot of emphasis on creating a strong connection with the pastoral surroundings and includes a “dispersed hotel” of treehouses, villas, and geodesic domes, all of which will be integrated with their surrounding natural environment.
What’s more, in addition to spa areas and other recreational amenities, the eco-resort will also feature ecological sites designated for growing food and re-naturalizing the former coal mine as well as a research site designated for furthering rewilding efforts in the area.
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To increase safety and access, low level lighting is proposed for the sections of the Bay Trail that don’t currently have lighting.
We will remove some older style lighting, retaining pole lighting at connecting streets and walkthroughs.
The new lighting will be energy efficient with consistent designs across the precinct. We will also seek to reduce glare and spill that may impact surrounding homes.
See the North Road Foreshore Detail Plan for illustration of the lighting recommendations in items A13, A20, B3 and B5.


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Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
27 Sep – 31 Oct 2021
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Pioneering landscape designer Piet Oudolf upends conventional notions of nature, public space and beauty in a lyrical documentary by Thomas Piper.
An elegant, poignant and unprecedented glimpse into the designer's world and thoughts
After completing a feature documentary on New York’s High Line, filmmaker Thomas Piper met the inspirational designer and plantsman, Piet Oudolf, and the idea for a new project was born. The documentary, Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf, immerses viewers in Oudolf’s work and takes us inside his creative process, from his beautifully abstract sketches, to theories on beauty and the ecological implications of his ideas.
Intimate discussions take place through the seasons in Piet’s own gardens at Hummelo, and on visits to his signature public works in New York, Chicago, and the Netherlands, as well as to the far-flung locations that inspire his genius, including desert wildflowers in West Texas and post-industrial forests in Pennsylvania.
Piper's immersive and meditative film also follows Oudolf as he designs and installs a major new garden at Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a gallery and arts center in Southwest England; a garden Oudolf considers his best work yet.
– Roberta Ciabarra; Curator, Film


The ICA&CA embraces landscape architecture and design as part of its 2010 summer lecture series, "The Most Democratic Art: Looking at American Landscape Design," a four-part series, beginning June 16 at the New York School of Interior Design.
The series explores the fundamental dynamism of landscape design, the constant making and remaking of natural materials, and conceptual parameters of landscape design—as it relates to the ICA&CA's educational and programmatic mission which is about sustaining classical patterns and principles for modern investigation, appreciation, and prospective application.
The Series fosters a dialogue between public landscape architecture and private garden design—a back and forth of lessons learned and innovation allowed with knowledge of horticulture informing throughout.
Lecture topics include:
How Good Design Affects the Quality of City Life with Lynden B. Miller, Public Garden Designer and Author
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Opposing Olmsted: the Life and Works of Landscape Architect Ferruccio Vitale with Terry Schnadelbach, Author
Wednesday, June 23; Reception at 6:00 pm; Lecture at 6:30 pm
Evolution in the Garden with James Doyle, principal of James Doyle Design Associates
Wednesday, June 30; Reception at 6:00 pm; Lecture at 6:30 pm
From Copeland to Kiley: American Landscape Design and The Idea of Nature with Robin Karson, Founder and Executive Director of the Library of American Landscape History
Wednesday, July 14; Reception at 6:00 pm; Lecture at 6:30 pm
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Fargesia robusta ‘Pingwu’
A very attractive clump forming bamboo with yellow & red colour on the culms sheaths fade to an almost white colour which creates the distinct checkerboard look in early summer and has a very upright and stately growing habitat.
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A community tree planting day to restore native vegetation and encourage a return of native birds, animals and fish, is set to take place at a creek-side paddock on Saturday.
The tree planting open day will take place at Charles Sturt University's Risky Paddock, which has been set aside as a biodiversity zone following the removal of willows on the flood-prone land.
Charles Sturt University staff and students are making a section of the Orange campus habitable for native fish and wildlife.
Summer Hill Creekcare, Orange City Council, Central Tablelands Landcare, CSU and the Department of Primary Industries are hoping to reach a goal of more than 2000 trees planted at Risky Paddock on the corner of Banjo Paterson Way and Ophir Road.
Project manager Dr Cilla Kinross has organised the tree planting and community open day to help reach this goal.
"Tree planters will learn about the diversity of native species being planted that will enhance the opportunities for wildlife in the stream as well as in the riparian zone," Dr Kinross said.
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"Awareness will be increased about taking a landscape approach to nature conservation and biodiversity management."
Dr Kinross said the plan is to put in another 500 native trees, shrubs and grasses at the site with 200 to 300 to go in this week followed by another couple of hundred in the spring.
"We try to be as authentic as possible but most of the vegetation was removed," she said.
The open day, with tree planting, guided tour and lunch, will be held for community members and fishing clubs on Saturday from 9.30am to 2pm.
A tree planting and preparation day will be held on Friday for staff and students from 9.30am to noon. Registration is required, email Dr Kinross at firstname.lastname@example.org.
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When age-old in notion, this pergola have been going through a modern day rebirth these kind of days. An attractive backyard animal shelter without any wall space (or usually created because one addition to someone’s house), the pergola is usually a gusting method to have some colour for the duration of more comfortable, sunnier seasons. There are a great number of pergola tips available, according to your likes and also lifestyle. Kitchen table configurations, chaise lounges, as well as damp pubs might be executed in a pergola, although additionally prefer to create latticework and also planter bins to motivate putting out flowers flora & fauna.
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With this laid-back, summer time search, you can use locally-sourced elements a great eco-friendly touch. The twin pergola-porch vicinity can be smooth by using gray stones. Gemstone ways put the interesting, warm shade contrast. This whitened, hardwood roof of the pergola expands out from the property to two pillars that combine solid wood and gray gemstone to help unify the look.
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You can hardly turn around in Charlotte County without bumping into a hibiscus of some type.
The hibiscus is one of the most popular shrubs in our area due to its tropical nature and color. From low, spreading types to upright forms up to 20 feet high, hibiscus can be used all over your landscape. The flower color is also variable, with shades available to satisfy every gardener.
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The finest method for accentuating a design with the look of limestone. Add definition and distinction to your architectural expressions with RockCast Stone Caps—an ornamental flourish to noble wall designs. Use them to finish off any Allan Block Courtyard, Bedford Tumbled, brick or natural stone masonry wall.
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Walking around the garden, my heart is warmed by the many evergreens in my garden. They are used in numerous ways, from hedges to accent plants, edgings and ground covers.
Here are the types of evergreens I am using as hedges, and how they function in my garden:
|Euonymus japonica var. aureomarginata
|Rhaphiolepis indica 'Hines Darkleaf' aka Bay Breeze Dwarf Indian Hawthorn
|Ilex cornuta 'Bufordii Nana'
Last year I planted a new hedge of hollies Ilex meserveae 'Castle Spires' and 'Castle Walls'. They should grow to around 15 ft. tall, which will be perfect for the spot in which they're planted. For now, though, they are small and almost forgotten. Eventually they will form a wall of green. A beautiful background for my main rose bed, and at the same time hiding the electrical box that is necessary but unsightly. Plants are so useful!
"I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape - the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn't show. " ~Andrew Wyeth
Celebrate winter - use evergreens. Tomorrow we'll look at evergreen accent plants!


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Trees are a material consideration during the planning process and guidance in the form of a British Standard is provided for considering how to manage trees in relation to the design, demolition and construction of new developments.
Place Services offer a comprehensive service assisting with all aspects of the development process from initial (feasibility) reports to site supervision and implementation of planting schemes. In addition we have extensive experience in all aspects of the planning process and are advisors for many local authorities when consultation is required on proposed schemes. All plans are drawn using industry standard computer aided design software (AutoCAD) and we have the support of in-house landscape architects, CAD draughtsmen, ecologists, urban designers and archaeologists making our offer truly holistic.
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What makes Salvia Luxury Collection Suites holiday homes special is the fact that caves were built, taking advantage of the natural slope of the ground.
The goals of this architectural choice were their complete harmonization with the simple and barren natural landscape of the area. Another important benefit is the reduction of their environmental footprint since the cave construction works in favor of energy savings and natural thermal insulation and air conditioning of the interiors, despite the very hot and dry climate of the area.
Apart from their modern, simple but at the same time luxurious interior design, special attention has been paid to the outdoor areas and the landscaping. Each suite has a private pool and an outdoor seating area with plantations of endemic plants, from where one can gaze for hours at the Libyan Sea or enjoy starry nights in complete silence.


You may even believe that a roof above your patio will do the trick. This will admit you to enjoy the outdoors even when the weather is not so nice. A good way to get the whole family in on the backyard landscaping is to plant trees or flowers together. Help the kids aid with the flowers. Let them each choose a special flower or even a tree and let them plant it in a special place. This is a great way to produce memories and a family backyard at the same time. A great backyard landscaping project can be done in one or two weekends. It can also take longer. Create your own sanctuary by adding your own personality and you have a getaway from the rest of the world. After reading the article above you may ask yourself ”did it take the writer a lot of time to do all of that research?” Well, not really. It’s more like life itself; it’s all about dreams and what we make of them.
We are no longer so limited by climate zone. Most of us can now enjoy incorporating both the beauty and the edible delight of growing vegetables and fruit plants in our own backyard landscaping no matter where we live. Hardy varieties abound in fruit trees, fruiting shrubs, and vegetable landscaping possibilities. We will mention just a few here for an inspirational ideas in adding to your backyard landscaping plans. As our world shrinks in available crop sites, it is a bonus for every family to incorporate some incredible edibles into their backyard landscaping plans.
Get creative here and have fun. Try seemingly crazy things. As an example, I’ve grown Papayas, Angel Trumpets, candle trees, and Caster Bean plants for years, treating them as annuals. Talk about a tropical effect that will turn some heads! Add the Finishing Touches, The plants you use in the garden go a long way towards creating that tropical, resort-style setting we’re after, but there are other things as well. The tasteful use of containers can greatly enhance the overall effect of your backyard resort. Containers allow you to create lush garden settings in places where it might otherwise be impossible such as patios and decks. Tropical hibiscus, mandevilla, and bougainvilla all make a statement in containers.
What does your backyard mean to you? This should be a special place, a haven for you and your family, a sanctuary away from the rest of the world. If you don’t feel like yours it right in that area, that’s OK. I have some things to tell you that will help you with creating backyard bliss in your yard today. So many people today just let their backyards go. It turns into a jungle that no one ever ventures into. Sometimes this is because people lead such busy lives that they don’t have time to keep up their backyards like they should or like they want to.
Backyard Party Ideas: There are so many different types of backyard parties, most of which would include different outdoor games. Whether your backyard is small or huge, there are activities and ideas available. During nice weather, it is so easy to conceptualize an outdoor party. A barbecue party is the most common idea in western countries. This is already being adopted in countries all around the world. Aside from the fact that it is not too strenuous, everybody can have fun while cooking their own barbecue.


We are ecstatic to announce that Nature Designs garnered numerous awards and recognitions throughout 2023, a remarkable achievement made possible by your unwavering support and trust in our services.
Among the accolades received in 2023:
- Landscape Beautification Award Winner – “Design & Build Construction” – Pacific Beach Beauty
- Landscape Beautification Achievement Award Winner – “Residential Maintenance” – Calle Stellina
CLCA State “Trophy Awards”
- CLCA State Nelson Colvin Humanitarian Award Winner – Lake Dixon Kiwanis ADA Playground
- CLCA State Trophy Award Winner – “Design/Build Unlimited” – Del Mar Water Park
- CLCA State Trophy Award Winner – “Landscape Renovation” – Del Mar Water Park
- CLCA State Trophy Award Winner – “Large Residential Maintenance” – Dog Beach Del Mar
- CLCA State Trophy Award Winner – “Small Residential Maintenance”– Encinitas Cottage
The abovementioned awards underscore Nature Designs’ contributions to the community, particularly in delivering top-notch landscaping services. You, our dear clients, can rest assured that we remain dedicated to our craft as leaders in the horticulture and sustainable landscaping industry.
Nature Designs is widely acclaimed in the landscaping service sector, with over 75 awards for design, installation, and maintenance projects. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering as we continue to offer a wide range of landscaping services, including:
Furthermore, the recognition of Nature Designs as a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating emphasizes our commitment to maintaining the highest standards.
Cheers to more successes and continued excellence in horticulture and sustainable landscaping in 2024 and beyond!
We take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our dear clients, for your continued patronage of Nature Designs’ landscaping services.
Have a great day, everyone!


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Emphasis is one of the most important traits of a garden. A space without at least one focal point almost always pales in comparison to other spaces that have something to catch the eye of every onlooker and passer-by. Every designer will agree that a focal point is essential in ensuring that your garden exudes a striking charm like no other.
Why Build a Focal Point
One strong visual element to offset everything else in the background is a classic trick in design – and it is a classic for one good reason: focus. A garden covers quite a lot of space, which can easily distract the eye and make the whole scene appear messy. A focal point provides the area with a form of anchor that grounds all elements together, making it look more coherent. Focal points also blur the ordinariness of a garden and make the space more interesting.
How to Get Focal Points Right
So yes, a focal point is important, but how exactly do you get this one right in your garden design? The answer lies within the interplay of five factors: colour, direction, height, light, and position. A design may feature one or more of these factors to establish focus and improve the space’s visual appeal.
For example, an arbour featuring a rustic wooden bench right in the middle of lush foliage makes for an interesting focal point. Seeing such a sight automatically drives your attention toward the bench without overshadowing the verdant plants around. This is the magic of a focal point – it can direct your eye to that sweet spot in the space where everything appears more beautifully.
Make your garden more interesting with the right focal point in the right place. Let Oakleigh Manor help you redesign your space to improve its visual appeal without ruining its function. Our landscapers have the experience to make the garden of your dreams a reality. Get in touch with us today to know more about our services.


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MID-HUDSON – The Open Space Institute has announced the start of the final project of their improvement plan for Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park — construction of a 65-foot pedestrian bridge and streambank stabilization along the Hubbard Perkins Loop Trail.
The new bridge will complete the first small loop along the Hubbard Perkins Loop Trail, providing a safer, sturdier route for pedestrians to cross one of the park’s picturesque streams.
The OSI-led project will also fortify and stabilize the streambank, which was heavily eroded during Hurricane Irene in 2011. Along with fortifying the streambank, OSI is replanting native plants and providing habitat for wetland animals, all while improving water quality downstream. The work is being completed by OSI in partnership with State Parks and Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands State Parks.
OSI is leading the construction and project management, with park staff providing the necessary permits and additional materials. The Friends group received a $50,000 grant from the Freeman Trust towards the project. The work is also being supported by New York New Jersey Trail Conference volunteers.
The $400,000 bridge construction and site improvement project began in September 2023 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. The project is part of a 10-year, OSI-led initiative to improve visitor access to OSI-protected lands in the northern section of Fahnestock State Park.
Source: Mid-Hudson News


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1995 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year!
Airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers top strong stems with small, finely dissected, silvery-green leaves. Its loose, open habit makes this perennial an effective filler in the back of the border.
Height: 36 Inches
Spread: 20-30 Inches
Flower Color: Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color: Green shades to Silver/grey shades
Hardiness Zone: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Sun or Shade?: Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?: Low water needs
Want to see wings?: Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?: Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?: Medium
When should it bloom?: Midsummer, Late summer and Early fall
*Photo and info courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.


How Green Was My Alley?
Chicago's out to redefine the way you think about alleys. The city is embarking on a hugely ambitious effort to make its alleyways -- which ...
The city is embarking on a hugely ambitious effort to make its alleyways -- which add up to nearly 2,000 miles -- environmentally sustainable:
Chicago has decided to retrofit its alleys with environmentally sustainable road-building materials under its Green Alley initiative, something experts say is among the most ambitious public street makeover plans in the country. In a larger sense, the city is rethinking the way it paves things.
In a green alley, water is allowed to penetrate the soil through the pavement itself, which consists of the relatively new but little-used technology of permeable concrete or porous asphalt. Then the water, filtered through stone beds under the permeable surface layer, recharges the underground water table instead of ending up as polluted runoff in rivers and streams.
Rethinking alleys could be a great way to make cities more harmonious with the land they sit on. Especially if alleys become a bigger part of the urban landscape.
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Published at Tuesday, February 05th, 2019 - 17:07:07 PM. slabs. By Lealia Briand.
One may ask, what is a patio slab? A slab is a block consisting of a thick piece of a material. This block shape makes it easier to be installed. One can install block by block the patio, as a gradual process, which makes the installation cheaper. Traditionally patio slabs used to be considered the ones which were made out of concrete to form a less expensive and yet functional patio space. This type of patio was cheaper because concrete is less expansive than other materials like the ostentatious stones used for paving a patio.
The different variety of paving materials that are available today include asphalt, cobble stones, a variety of bonds, different kinds of brick and stone to name a few of them. You can either get them installed professionally or do it yourself. Remember to keep in mind that whatever kind of material that you choose will have its plus and minus points. So it all depends on how much you are willing to spend on it and what kind of material you want.
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Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 1 (North Coast), Santa Rosa
Cloverdale Heights Ranch Stream Ford Replacements
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Small habitat restoration activities consist of the restoration of 1.15 acres of riparian area, replacement of wet creek fords by arched culverts with a one-foot deep natural gravel surface at the bottom, and reducing erosion and delivery of sediment from roads by apply a rock surface to the roads.
The project consists of stream or river bank revegetation, the primary purpose of which is to improve habitat for native fish; and, culvert replacement conducted in accordance with published guidelines of the Department of Fish and Game or NOAA Fisheries, the primary purpose of which is to improve habitat or reduce sedimentation.


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Stewart is often called upon to create drought-resistant landscaping for businesses, which can also benefit from the DWP's rebate for using native California and water-wise surfaces, rather than grass.
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The instuctions and concepts
The principles of design are guidelines that can be used to help move the generalities of landscaping ideas to specifics. It involves seven traits that, when given proper consideration, will allow any design to be unified, cohesive and beautiful. These principles will also affect how the design feels, flows and works.
These principles have no specific order or hierarchy. They can each be critical or not apply at all, depending on the situation. They are general themes and easy to comprehend. Once understood and applied, their impact will vastly improve any sustainable landscape design.
Elements that do not provide improvement or impact on the design can be omitted. Prioritize what is important and what is not in order to keep the design clean, neat and uncluttered.
A simple, well-defined design is one that will be easier to maintain and increase functionality.
Shape, size and form selections should be diverse in order to create visual interest. However, do not forfeit simplicity merely to create varied combinations.
Everything that is placed in a design will carry a certain visual weight with it. Balance is the concept of ensuring the weight feels even throughout the plan.
A plan with formal balance will have both sides mirroring each other, while informal balance refers to equal but not matching. Both can work well.
Accentuating parts of the design using texture, form or color will provide interest and lead the eye through the design, however, too much emphasis will feel chaotic.
Specimen areas are best standing alone. Accent areas are meant to stand out, but within the context of a larger design. Key plants can help to deemphasize or soften architectural features.
Sequence refers to how transitions in the elements of plant size, shape and texture are used. Gradual changes of one element at a time offer a smooth, appealing sequence.
Abrupt changes from a tall plant to a short one or a fine-textured plant to a rough one do not work well.
SCALE / PROPORTION
The size of the components in a landscape is scale and how they relate to each other is proportion. The size of your landscape and the items in it should all be balanced. A wall or tree that is significantly larger that everything else will pull the eye away from the rest of the garden.
Unity is the concept that everything works together. Interconnection is gaining unity by using connections such as paths, walkways, stairs and fences to physically link areas.
Repetition is when an aspect of design is unifying because it occurs in several areas. Repetition can be helpful but take care not to overuse it. Dominance is when other areas appear to unify in support a single focal point, perhaps a large tree.


A lot of people want to grow their own organic garden, yet neglect to do so because they aren’t sure where to start. The thought of starting a garden can be intimidating for many people, due to the fact that it is not something a lot of people are familiar with, and it does seem complicated. Follow the advice in this article to make organic horticulture a simple and fun activity.
You will need to properly lay sod. You want to prepare the soil before you lay down the sod. Eradicate any weeds and work the soil until it is very fine. Lightly, but firmly pack the soil down, and make sure that it is flat. Make sure you work with a moist soil. Lay the sod in rows, and make sure the joints do not overlap. Pat down the sod and fill any gaps with soil. Water your sod daily for a fortnight, which is enough time for it to root and be able to withstand foot traffic.
Trying to shovel through clay soil can be extremely difficult and tiresome. Take the hard work out of using a shovel in clay soil by rubbing a light coat of car or floor wax over the surface with a clean cloth and buff the surface. This will keep the soil from sticking, and prevent rusting of the tool.
Try planting seeds in pots, and then transferring the seedlings to your garden. Your plants will be more likely to survive if you do this. This method also gives you the freedom of tightening time periods between each planting. When you remove your mature plants, the next batch of seedlings should be ready.
Long plants that run up or around a fence or wall are often useful for masking ugliness. These types of plants can climb anything, which makes them perfect for covering up a wall or fence that needs to be hidden. You can also train climbers to cover arbors and other things that you want covered, and they will even grow right through trees and shrubs. Some of these plants must have support, and some can attach themselves to something using their stems and tendrils. A few good choices are climbing roses, wisteria, jasmine, honeysuckle and clematis.
If you apply the suggestions you’ve learned from this article, creating an organic garden shouldn’t seem daunting. Apply these tips and you will quickly be eating luscious and wholesome foods, that you grew yourself!


If possible I’d love to know the soil mix you used Jonas from your “Coast redwood – initial repot” (https://bonsaitonight.com/2019/02/15/coast-redwood-initial-repot/) blog.
The top dressing is Clay King (80% akadama). I forget how much akadama is in the mix below. I think I used a higher akadama mix this year, likely around 40-60%. The remainder of the mix is pumice.
I don’t have a lot of redwoods so I wanted to see how they’d do with more akadama. I used the 1 part akadama, 2 parts pumice and/or lava mix in the past which worked well, but think the trees would appreciate the extra moisture as they dry out quickly in my garden.


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Sm Quarto, 2002, PP.160, Designing Outdoor Spaces Using Ancient Symbols, Healing Plants, And Feng Shui
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Pamela Woods is an artist, landscape designer and plantswoman. She has run a garden design practice for fifteen years, and due to demand, now specializes in creating spiritual gardens. In 1999, Pamela won the silver Gilt medal for her Feng Shui Garden at the Hampton Court Flower Show. She has also contributed and been featured in many magazines including Gardens Illustrated and Feng Shui for Modern Living.Review:
A truly inspiring approach to garden design, this book combines spiritual theory and practical garden advice to help you create a space full of peace and resonance.
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This satin white low voltage step light will disappear into a white or other light finish during the daytime.More Details >
This contemporary, energy-efficient landscape lighting satin white low voltage step light is made from durable zinc-aluminum alloy and features an open face with a ribbed slope interior instead of a traditional glass lens, enhancing its stylish minimal feel. An integrated low voltage LS-4 LED module illuminates from the top and creates a beautiful green energy accent as well as providing guidance and safety wherever it's installed. This chic ADA compliant light fixture is from Hinkley Landscape. Works with existing low voltage landscape lighting systems.