While we normally do not post design concepts, we couldn’t pass up the latest project from Marc Thorpe Design. Thorpe designed the Crystal Lake Pavilion as a concept proposed to reside in the West Catskills in New York on a 32-acre man-made lake. With the surrounding 497-acre Crystal Lake Wild Forest, the area offers seeps, streams, wetlands, a beaver pond, and rolling hills, all home to countless types of indigenous species of plants, trees, and flowers, as well as wildlife and insects.
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The pavilion’s tranquil location, which is reached by boat, provides the perfect backdrop for its designed purpose – meditation, yoga classes, and group therapy. The glass enclosure ensures nature views from all angles for optimum relaxation.
The Crystal Lake Pavilion is made with a traditional King Post construction method resulting in a timber frame structure with light steel connections, a standing seam steel roof, and a glass skin. The volume utilizes heavy pieces of timber with lap joints and pegged mortise and tenon joints.
To elevate the design, both literally and figuratively, a solid concrete pier is set into the bed of the lake with a center post that cantilevers out to form the base. With just the single pier, the pavilion looks as if it’s hovering above the water, which creates an optical illusion that makes it appear weightless.
Architecture by Marc Thorpe Design.
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The company started a large, multi-phased residential development on district 11. Beregszász street. The aim of the developer and designer, Gábor Zoboki and the coverage of built-up areas on the location made the preservation of garden suburb character possible in the development of new buildings and public spaces too, in compliance with the surrounding streets of family houses.
Regarding the scheme of colours and forms in the almost 13 acre large area, novation was the guiding principle, with an installation plan adapting to the features of the environment by the greatest possible extent.
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The Dissectum Sieryu is a beautiful Japanese Maple, the only one of its kind that grows in an upright position. The vibrant green Spring foliage turns into a stunning gold/crimson in Autumn. Perfect for small courtyards, and group planting in gardens. Works well as a feature tree, requires well drained soil.
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A second plan for a churchyard once dominated by a large oak tree has been unveiled.
Maldon architect, Paul Lonergan, would like to see the churchyard in front of the town’s Plume Library and Maeldune Heritage Centre turned into a large open space with new trees and benches, and recycled Thames barge masts, which could be used to advertise events.
The site has become exposed after a 100-year-old holm oak was felled in January due to a fungal infection.
Mr Lonergan is the second person to have drawn up ideas for the site.
Chartered designer Tony Claydon has an alternative vision for a two-storey glass building attached to the library and heritage centre, providing new entrances to both, a lift, tourist information centre, new toilets and a kitchen.


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The site of a former fairground in Merseyside is expected to be developed as part of a seafront scheme.
The park closed last year
Sefton Council has taken control of the site of the former Pleasureland park in Southport which closed in September last year.
It has bought back the remainder of the lease for the 25-acre site and now hopes to find a partner in developing the land.
It said work would complement planned investment in the surrounding area.
The site may be used on a short-term basis while a more long-term plan is made.
Graham Haywood, Sefton Council's chief executive, said: "I am delighted with the outcome and feel that it is a very exciting time for the town.
"It has always been our intention to secure the best possible outcome for the site and to ensure that we can complement our already extensive developments on the seafront.
"We are now in a position to do just that and will continue developing the seafront and the town into what can be truly called a classic resort."
The park shut down due to falling visitor numbers. Owners Pleasureland Ltd said the attraction has become "unsustainable".


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Utilization of Rice Straw as a Low-Cost Natural By-Product in Agriculture
Mulching is a protective soil covering to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds and enrich the soil.
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Renovation Work Begins On River Svratka Waterfront
Monday, the transformation began of more than three kilometers on both banks of the Svratka River, in the section from Riviera to the viaduct on Uhelná. Visualisations: Svratka association.
Brno, Jan 12 (BD) – The revitalisation of the Svratka waterfront began on the 10th of January, with the ceremonial tapping of the foundation stone. The new waterfront, designed by the late architect Ivan Ruller, will provide a relaxing area for Brno citizens, including a cycle path, ponds and wetlands, and will bear the name of its architect. The main goal of the proposed modifications is to protect the city and its inhabitants from flooding. By lowering the high banks and widening the riverbed, an increase in river capacity will be created, protecting the city centre in case of high waters. In addition, water mains and sewers will be relocated and a new sewer will replace the 100-year-old arterial sewer. The city also plans to plant 600 new trees in the area.
“The waterfront will get closer to the water level, and a beautiful recreational and leisure zone will be created,” said the Mayor of Brno, Markéta Vaňková (ODS). “The environment will be accessible, so suitable for wheelchairs, seniors or mothers with children. Together with the planting of more than 600 new trees, a living area for people to meet will be created near Svratka. An example is the area of the former cottage settlement on Bauerova, where reservoirs, ponds and wetlands will be created, where a new footbridge will also be created.” Two new cycle underpasses will also be built, under the bridges at Vídeňská and Renneská.
The new Czech Environment Minister Anna Hubáčková (KDU-ČSL) welcomed the beginning of the “unique project”, adding that it was a good example of “blue-green architecture”.
The work will last until October 2023, taking place in stages to minimise disruption on Poříčí and the rest of the area. The total cost of the project is CZK 1.26 billion, with CZK 762 million of that to come from the European Commission’s National Recovery Plan. Preparations are already underway for further work on other sections of the river. In total, the city would like to renovate 23 kilometers of the Svratka riverbank.
Visualizations prepared by the Svratka association (A PLUS, ŠINDLAR, Václav Čermák, Miroslav Korbička, Miloš Trenz)


Varanda com verde e arte (Foto: Andre Nazareth/Divulgação) | Varanda para receber com verde e arte: reforma simples transforma ambiente.
I like the circle as a focal sculpture element to the garden. Recycle an old bit of metal from a farm?
The flat moss wall is versatile, livens up bedrooms and dining areas and transforms dreary conference spaces.When this wall is around, it’s easy to forget that you’re not on a densely planted, lusciously soft clearing in the Nordic tundra. @Puff Terrariums


Home Crushed Shell Washed Crushed Shell. Washed Crushed Shell. Crushed shell is a natural, beautiful, and functional ground covering, which reminds of the sea and luscious beach living. Shells are commonly used as a paving material. In the USA, seashell paths were used since Colonial times as a result of early-American recycling efforts.


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Getting your garden done well and looking beautiful or the construction site ground leveled well requires professionalism. A qualified landscaper will give you the best when entrusted with these services. You can’t take care of your garden when you have a lot of things to do and hence it’s essential to give this work to someone who will dedicate his or her time to the job. You need to understand that different landscapers are offering the services hence you need to choose the best since not everyone is a good landscaping designer. When selecting the right landscaping designer, consider these tips.
Choose a certified landscaping designer. Ensure you go for a landscaping designer who has been certified if you have to get quality services. You don’t want to pay someone who will disappear and never see him or her again. Also, you don’t want to pay someone who won’t deliver the services as per your expectations. You have to go for the right landscaping design for you to get quality services.
Another thing to take into consideration is recommendations, get referrals from different people concerning the best landscaping designer you can choose. Many homeowners and also business people know the landscaping designers since they have used their services so inquire about them. You can also ask friends and relatives and you could get help on time before you take too much time.
You should look at customer reviews. It’s good to know what the clients are saying concerning the landscaping designer you are about to choose. Go to the website of the landscaping designer and get to read what people are saying about the designer. If they are commenting positively about the services you can be sure those services can be trusted. You have to read all the comments or most of the recent comments to know the landscaping designer better.
Know the services they offer. Landscaping is broad and hence you have to know what the landscaper offers so that you can see if that is what you wanted. You can check the website to see the services they have written down. If the services you want are not on the list, you need to look for another one that offers those services. If you decide to choose a landscaping designer and he or she has not listed the services you want, you are risking because the landscaping will come because he or she wants money. The services that he or she will offer will not be the best since he or she doesn’t have experience in that area.
Look at the charges. You must compare what different landscaping designers are offering and how much they are charging for the services. With so many landscaping designers in the market, you don’t have to choose overpriced services when you can get the services at a better price. Make sure that you research to know the services from different landscapers and choose the one you can afford. This doesn’t mean that you should compromise on the quality.


Master Plan for Air Line State Park Trial Region
For a nature lover and avid and daily trail user, it was a thrill to be able to design the Master Plan for an extensive trail system in eastern Connecticut. The Air Line State Park Trail is a unique, linear state park that spans 64 miles and crosses through 12 towns in rural Connecticut. Planners worked for five years on this vision to revitalize the trail and integrate it with communities along the trail region. Not only does the trail offer a terrific recreation corridor for people enjoying the outdoors — walkers, bicyclists, runners, horse riders and Nordic skiers — it’s a great way to connect them with businesses along the way.
The Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, a long-time client, contacted Mad River Creative about designing the extensive report along with the companion Executive Summary. With natural themes of blue and green, and many photos of the beauties of the trail, it was easy to show its attractions.
The project was a partnership between the Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, and the Air Line Trail, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment, and Connecticut Greenways.


Portland Japanese Garden in the fall: part 1
In the summer of 2010, I visited the Portland Japanese Garden for the first time. I wrote a 3-part article (1 2 3) that became the most-read post on my blog. This past weekend I made a return trip to Portland to photograph the fall colors.
I took over 300 photos and even after thorough editing I have almost 70 photos that I want to show you. I’m breaking this post up into three parts, each one covering different areas of the garden. Since my initial 3-part post already went into the history of the Portland Japanese Garden and Japanese garden design in general, I’m going to keep my commentary to a minimum and let the photos speak for themselves.
As you will see, some trees were at their peak, while others were just past and yet others had just started to turn. Overall, though, the garden was so beautiful that I stopped a time or two just to remind myself that this was a real place, not some computer-generated fantasy land. With far fewer people to contend with than last summer, I fell into an almost hypnotic state as I was photographing one stunning scene after another. Truly, this is one of the most serene and quietly spectacular places I’ve ever visited.
In part 1, I will take you from the Antique Gate at the parking lot level to the main entrance, and down through the Strolling Pond Garden to the Tea Garden. This map on the Garden’s web site will help you visualize the layout.
|Antique Gate at the base of the hill where the parking lot is located. From here you take a short (500 ft.) but fairly steep trail through the forest up to the actual entrance.|
|Caution sign at Antique Gate|
|Just inside the Antique Gate: bamboo fence in the ryôanji-gaki style…|
|…mileage marker from the ancient road from Kyoto to Edo (now Tokyo)…|
|…and a water basin in the shape of a lotus flower. Each entrance typically has a basin for the symbolic act of cleansing, which serves to calm the senses of visitors as they leave the outside world behind upon entry to the garden.|
|Trail up to the entrance gate|
|Coast pine (Pinus contorta) at entry gate. |
Pines are revered in Japanese culture as symbols of courage.
|Coast pine (Pinus contorta) in front of the restrooms|
Walking down the hill from the Sapporo pagoda, you enter the Strolling Pond Garden comprising an Upper Pond and Lower Pond. They are connected by a stream spanned by the Moon Bridge (which in my rapture I forget to photograph up close).
Strolling Pond Gardens allowed the wealthy to go on leisurely strolls through a tightly controlled landscape that represented an idealized representation of nature. On large estates, the ponds were small lakes, and the gardens were often viewed from boats.
|At the top of the Strolling Pond Garden, this lace-leaf Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’) is one the most beautiful specimens I’ve ever seen|
|The same lace-leaf Japanese maple up close. |
As you can see, the branch structure is incredibly intricate.
|Detail of low bamboo fence seen above, with ground-cover bamboo (Pleioblastus sp.)|
|View of Moon Bridge and Upper Pond in the Strolling Pond Garden|
|Bronze cranes on the edge of the Upper Pond|
|Filigree trunks and branches of unidentified conifer|
|Beech tree and Western sword fern (Polystichum munitum)|
|Harp tuner lantern (kotoji doro) at the stream that connects the Upper and Lower Pond in the Strolling Pond Garden. One leg of the lantern is in the water, the other is on land, symbolizing the interconnectedness between the two.|
|Lower Pond in the Strolling Pond Garden with snow-viewing lantern (yukimi doro) on the right|
|Lower Pond with Heavenly Falls|
|Japanese maple ablaze above soft mounds of shrubbery|
|Buried-post lantern and lotus-shaped water bowl|
The Tea Garden is a quiet, contemplative space leading from the outside world to the Tea House within. The Tea Garden consists of an outer and inner garden; walking along the path with its carefully placed stepping stones allows visitors to get into the proper frame of mind for the spiritual ceremony waiting in the Tea House. (For a more detailed description of both the Tea Garden and the Tea House, click here.)
|Gate allowing visitors to view the Tea House up close|
|Bamboo next to the tea house, which—like the Inner Tea Garden—is off limits to the public|
|Stone well in the Outer Tea Garden. Notice the traditional pulley apparatus and the bamboo cover. The pulley would have been used to haul water from the well, to be used for the tea ceremony.|
|Beautiful specimens of Japanese maples abound…|
|…like here in the Outer Tea Garden|
|Gate leading from the Outer Tea Garden back out to the Strolling Pond Garden|
|The same gate up close. The granite slabs came from the entry steps to the Portland Civic Auditorium which were removed as part of a renovation project.|


Bike Park Examples:
Bike parks come in all different shapes and sizes. It is also likely that bike parks mean something a little different to each person. Below are some additional examples of existing bike parks in different cities.
Bike Park and Pump Track Builders
These are a few professional trail builders and manufacturers who build bike parks, pump tracks, and park features. Click the names of the companies to see some of their work in action and let your imagination run wild.


Are you tired of an old and boring walkway or pavement in your property? Do you want to vitalize it and put a little accent on it to create this crazy yet interesting appearance? Then, designing that particular pavement with crazy paving styles can surely break the ice of boredom and dullness. You can find the most exciting designs online that would perfectly fit your house design and color.
What Does Crazy Paving All About? It is a hard surfacing design to create a beautiful effect on your outdoor property which is usually seen in the garden area. It is made up of different irregular sizes of pavement stones to make a unique stylish impression. This method came from way back the Ancient Rome.
It is one of the simplest design techniques and only needs an extremely minimum amount of your time, effort, and hassle. It looks like an abstract design on your pavement or walkway. You can do it in different ways or simply follow a certain style that would compliment that entire property.
How to Go About Its Construction? If you are planning to construct this kind of paving, you must first make sure that the soil of the pavement is perfectly prepared for the construction. It is best to elevate the soil to create a stunning look. You can put anything on it to make a beautiful accent on the paving. You can get lively and colorful old materials to create a more entrancing look. After the paving construction is finished, you will surely have the best pavement or walkway on your property.
How to Keep Up With Your Newly Built Paving? After the entire construction is done, you should spray the area with water. A light water sprinkle would suffice. Let it dry. Once it dried up, you may now brush off the surface to remove excess materials and the extra fragment scattered around the area during construction. One thing that you should remember about crazy paving is meant to look uniquely distinct. So, don’t go formal about it. Just be carefree when building this kind of paving.


No, not every plant wants all sunshine, all the time. Many lovely, low-maintenance options exist for those miscellaneous low-light parts of your landscape. Click through to see ten sensational species that thrive in shade.
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Do you believe your yard disturbing? Do you want to just improve the quality of other “choice” words to call it? Do neighbors refuse to come when you invite them to come to your backyard party? You do not have to remain the pariah a lot longer.
Prior to starting a landscaping project, you need to sketch your proposed designs firt.You will also adjust the sketch a lot more easily than you can the yard quickly after you have made the alterations.
Use marble or granite on the surfaces of outdoor kitchen design. When far more costly, granite is good simply because you place really hot things on it and does not require a great deal maintenance.
Have your garden’s soil tested before you begin your garden or landscaping project. This will enable you to have a greater opportunity to flourish beneath optimum conditions.
You do not want to use plants that require a lot of sun in shady areas. By No Means plant trees where there’s not room for it to grow.Take time to put your plants will grow nicely exactly where they are planted.
Landscaping is so substantially more than just planting trees. To add substance and texture, attempt working with unique woods, cement or iron structures. You can be a little extra creative with decks, pergolas, decks or birdbaths. These elements are readily available in several price ranges that can suit any budget.
A lot of people fail to consider purchasing landscape supplies online. Not only is it simpler and additional convenient to purchase supplies online, you can find a variety of rare plants which you may possibly never ever find locally or in 1 of these large retail stores.
This will just ends in your spending a lot of money. You may possibly want to ask them for advice, and pay them for the service, to get some guidance on how to most effective approach your project.
Shop around on the Internet to hold costs down and get a wider variety of products. There are lots of sites on the web that offer popular products at really good prices. Make judicious use of customer reviews about products that are handled with care and come on time.
Measure and get a rough estimate of the square footage of your work area just before buying materials. This will make it easier for you to figure out how significantly of any item you need to have. This simple step can ensure you not buy as nicely much or surplus of your materials.
Leave grass clippings on your lawn quickly after mowing the lawn.
Attempt making use of curved edges when you’re landscaping your yard.These round shapes are extra visually appealing than straight ones. When people look at your yard from the curb, the curved lines will create a greater look for your home.
Feel about where your location prior to beginning a landscaping plans will take place. You want to make sure you put all your plants where they will get adequate sunshine in order to thrive. You want to feel about the weather exposure, light, and wind exposure a plant will receive in a given area.
Incorporate water feature into your landscape. Fountains and small pools can be easy to install and water. If you could afford it, a pond or waterfall is a great back or front yard addition. A water feature makes a terrific focal point for your design.
If you want to produce a design that is easy to maintain, native plants ought to be utilized whenever attainable. Plant species that naturally thrive in your area and its climate are a lot extra simple to take care for than foreign ones. Local plants don’t want significantly less irrigation which could save you money when it comes to the water bill.
Now that you know how to transform your yard, when it definitely is completed your neighbors will love it and be begging you for assistance with their yards. The most difficult aspect is convincining your neighbors that you did it all on your personal! Good luck with that!


Mya Natalia patio design, 2018-03-13 07:56:00. "How will I use my patio?" Other than budget this is the most important question to ask yourself. If you plan on entertaining, you may consider seating walls around portions of your patio for overflow seating or an outdoor bar. If you have children you may want to invest in a fire pit area, either a portable or built-in. These are great to spend quality time with your children. Do you like to grill out? Perhaps adding a BBQ grill station or outdoor kitchen might be a nice addition. However you choose to use your patio, you need to convey these uses to your designer so they can incorporate them into the patio design. Make sure your designer draws your patio design to an identifiable scale. Have them draw in your patio furniture and accessories so you can get an idea if, and how, they will fit on your patio. These questions will help you decide what size of patio you need to install. Remember, bigger doesn’t mean more functional. Also, keep in mind, if your wants exceed your budget, using brick or concrete patio pavers will allow you to seamlessly add on later.
Giovanni Isabella patio design, 2018-01-26 04:44:06. If you’re looking for a nice patio; one that you can not only show off, but also one you can use; there are several guidelines to follow to improve your chances of success. There are three questions that you should ask yourself. If you answer these questions honestly you will be able to create a patio design that is not only functional, but also beautiful.
sabria Aleela patio design, 2018-01-23 08:42:36. If you’re looking for a nice patio; one that you can not only show off, but also one you can use; there are several guidelines to follow to improve your chances of success. There are three questions that you should ask yourself. If you answer these questions honestly you will be able to create a patio design that is not only functional, but also beautiful.
Mya Natalia patio design, 2018-01-23 08:42:36. In the past a patio was just a patio; a concrete slab at the rear entrance of your home with just enough space to put a patio table and maybe a small BBQ grill. The terms "Outdoor Living Space" or "Outdoor Rooms" weren’t even heard of and the only people that had these types of outdoor spaces were the rich and famous. Today, with the demand for homeowners wanting to spend more time outdoors these terms have become more a part of daily life.
sabria Aleela patio design, 2018-01-26 04:44:05. When your landscape designer has answers to this functionality issues, he can help you conceptualize a patio design plan which can suit your personality, taste and budget. Many landscape designers believe that building various smaller and highly functional areas is more visually appealing than having just one large outdoor room or slab. In choosing your location, place it where it will not be adversely exposed to the harmful effects of UV rays from the sun as well as the other natural elements.
Giovanni Isabella patio design, 2018-01-23 08:42:35. Having a covered patio would definitely be wonderful. Therefore, if you have decided to have one, start looking for a good variety of covered patio designs. Putting up one will somehow help you realize the relevance of spending quality time with your loved ones and the importance of establishing good relationship Anyway, bear in mind that there are many different options to cover your patio. There are some patio covers or fabrics that will be better for shade than rain and visa-versa. Here is a brief list of some of the ways to cover your patio.
Mariana Lucia patio design, 2018-01-23 08:42:34. Patio designs incorporating built-in seating with pergolas and outdoor fireplaces look very chic and transform the patio into an outdoor room. It is also a great way to make use of all available space in a very small garden. This solution is convenient if you don’t want to shuffle around with garden furniture. However, the position of the seating is fixed and restricts how you can use the patio. The space is less flexible as seating cannot be varied to turn a dining area into a lounging area.
Gemma Francesca patio design, 2018-01-23 08:42:34. The most common surface for a patio are paving slabs. There are many different types of paving slab with a wide range of price tags. Steer clear of concrete slabs - they are often more expensive than natural stone, will fade over time and always end up looking fake. Indian Sandstone has dominated the paving slab market for years as it is cheap, natural, widely available and looks good. Cheaper Indian Sandstone is not always the bargain it appears as it is thinner, or poorer quality and more porous causing leaching of the minerals in the mortar onto the top surface of the stone. There are some inexpensive granite slabs currently available that make a wonderful surface only slightly more expensive than Indian Sandstone. The more expensive options are Travertine, York stone, Basalt, and Marble. Polished concrete makes a wonderful contemporary surface for the patio. Resin bound gravel is not only great for driveways, but makes an excellent contribution to the patio paving when combined with other materials for textural contrast.
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Stone dust is a product that you may need for any hardscaping projects you are completing, but that you may not know exactly what it is, where to buy it, or how you can use it. In fact, it is a product that causes a lot of confusion as it is known by several names and looks like neither stone nor dust.
This guide will clarify exactly what stone dust is, how to use it, and everything else you need to know about this product before using it for your hardscape project.
What is Stone Dust?
According to Unilock, stone dust is a byproduct or crushed stone, which is sometimes called crusher run. Stone dust is also known as rock dust or quarry dust, and some products just have the brand name. The stone dust is collected using a screen that keeps the larger pieces of crushed stone above the screen while allowing the rock dust to fall through.
This process is the reason why stone dust is often called quarry screenings. Crushed stones are graded by number according to the size of the crushed stone. As stone dust is the smallest form of crushed stone, it has a grading of #10.
What Are the Properties of Stone Dust?
All materials have properties that make them suitable for different purposes. Stone dust has many properties that make it a useful byproduct to use for many hardscaping jobs. Understanding the properties of stone dust can help you to decide which jobs it is most suitable. Some of these include:
- Flat and smooth- You can lay stone dust very flat and smooth to create an even and level surface for paving. This means you will not have uneven surfaces in your garden.
- Low cost- In comparison to other options, such as sand, stone dust is usually a cheaper option. For many people, this gives it an advantage over other options as they can save money on their hardscaping project.
- Weed prevention- Using stone dust as filler between paving stones can solve the issue of weeds growing between your paving stones. The properties of this material prevent this from happening, so you will keep your paved area looking neat and tidy for longer.
- Non-porous-This is a non-porous material, and this gives stone dust an advantage for use between paving stones. It will stop water from heavy rain seeping below the paving stones into the base materials. Therefore, it can reduce the risk of shifting and damage to the paving stones.
- Variety- The exact properties of stone dust varies from one type to the next. You can choose from various grades, stone types, and colors.
Types of Stone Dust
There are different types of stone dust available. This is because stone dust is the byproduct of crushing stones. Therefore, the type of stone dust will depend on the type of stone that was being crushed to create the byproduct. Each of these different types of stone dust has different properties and they may come in different colors. Two of the most common types of stone dust are granite and limestone.
There are also differences in the types of stone dust available in terms of how fine or coarse they are. This means that some stone dusts are superior due to their texture. According to Home Guides, the best type of stone dust to use for paving is crusher run, which is also known as processed gravel. It is superior to regular stone dust because it is coarse rather than powdery, it drains better, and it compacts well to form a stable base that is less likely to shift.
Where Can You Buy Stone Dust?
There are many places where you can buy stone dust and in various quantities. If you live near a quarry or stone yard, you are in luck, says The Spruce. This is one of the cheapest places to buy it as you are getting it direct from the source. However, this is not the only option.
You can also buy stone dust from excavation companies, DIY stores, and other home stores, such as Lowes or Home Depot. Furthermore, there are many companies that sell stone dust online that can deliver to your home.
For What Purposes is Stone Dust Used?
Once, stone dust was considered waste material as it was simply the byproduct of crushing other stones. However, it was realized that this byproduct had the potential to be used in several useful ways. The most common use for stone dust is as a base layer or setting bed for laying stone pavers.
Homeowners who undertake projects such as laying a patio, flagging a driveway, or creating a garden path may use stone dust as one of the materials for the project. The main reasons why it is used for this purpose are that it is something that you can lay flat and smooth and that it can support the significant weight of the pavers.
You can also use stone dust between pavers as filler material to fill the gaps and create an even surface. Similarly, you can use rock dust to fill potholes in concreted areas around your home.
A further use of stone dust is for agricultural purposes, says Eco Farming Daily. Farmers add stone dust to the soil as it increases soil fertility and changes the pH level of the soil. In areas that have been intensively farmed or those with tropical soil, demineralization is a big problem.
Using rock dust is an ideal solution to this problem as it reverses the process by adding minerals and restoring life to the soil. This helps the soil’s ecosystem so that it is able to support plant life.
There is some evidence to suggest that stone dust from volcanic rocks can give soil paramagnetism energy that improves plant growth. However, there are some who believe that this concept is a little far-fetched.
How to Work Out How Much You Need
Before setting off to buy your stone dust, it is important that you calculate the amount you will need. If you buy too little, you will waste time making a return trip to buy more. It can also impact on the finish of the job if there is a break in you laying the base material. If you buy too much, you will waste money and you will not get a refund.
Inch Calculato has a useful calculator that you can use to work out how much stone dust you will need for your project. The site also tells you how to work out an estimate yourself. You can work out how much sand dust you will need in cubic yards by using these steps:
- Measure in inches the width and length of the area you are covering.
- Find the area in square inches by multiplying the width and length.
- Work out the volume in cubic inches by measuring the depth of the area you are covering and then multiply it by the area. You will usually need one-inch of stone dust to four inches of gravel, so the depth when calculating the amount of stone dust you need is usually one-inch.
- Divide the cubic volume in inches by 46,656 and this will give you the amount of base you need in cubic yards.
If you need to work out how much stone dust you will need in cubic meters, you can do so by doing the following calculation:
- Measure the width and the length of the area you are covering in centimeters.
- To find the area in square centimeters, multiply the width and length.
- Find the cubic volume in centimeters by multiplying the area by the depth in centimeters.
- You can then work out the volume in cubic meters by dividing the volume in cubic centimeters by 1,000,000.
You can use the same calculations to work out the amount of sand or gravel you need for your hardscaping project in cubic yards or cubic meters.
How Much Should You Lay?
The amount of stone dust you will need to use depends on the type of project. However, if you are using it as a base layer below gravel, you will probably need to spread a layer of stone dust that is one inch in depth.
Stone Dust vs. Sand Between Patio Pavers
Stone dust is not the only material used as a base layer or for filling between paving stones. Another option is sand. Contractors who lay paving professionally will each have their own preference for which to use as there are pros and cons to both. To decide whether stone dust is the right product for you or if you think sand is the better option.
Here is a comparison of the pros and cons of stone dust and sand as listed by Braenstone.
- Drainage- Sand is a good drainer because it is porous and will not shift the pavers even in heavy rain. On the other hand, very fine stone dust will hold water instead of draining it, and this can lead to damage to the paving stone during the freeze and thaw cycles. Therefore, many landscapers prefer to use sand in the base layer and stone dust for filling between pavers.
- Protection- Using sand dust between pavers creates a non-porous surface that protects the base layer. Using sand between the pavers will not protect the base layer.
- Settling- Sand does not settle and it compacts well, which are important for laying paving. Stone dust is very fine, so it does not compact well and there are often problems with settling, which causes paving stones to shift.
- Texture- Sand has a fine texture that will not hurt your feet if you walk barefoot over the paving. It depends on how fine the stone dust is to what texture you will achieve. A stone dust that is very fine will create a smooth finish, but coarser stone dust may have a rough texture underfoot.
- Mess- Sand mixed with concrete as a base layer is easy to sweep away. Stone dust can sometimes become a little messy as particles break away when it has dried.
- Cost- Another important factor to consider when choosing between sand and stone dust is the cost. According to Fine Home Building, sand is the more expensive option while stone dust is cheaper.
- Aesthetics- If you opt for sand between the pavers, there is only one color finish that you will achieve. On the other hand, stone dust is available in various colors depending on the type of stone from which the dust is derived. Therefore, there are more finish options if you choose stone dust.
Each has benefits for different uses, so you should consider the pros and cons in relation to the specific project you are undertaking.
Stone Dust – The Final Verdict
Stone dust is a byproduct of crushing stone. Although it was originally a waste product, it is now used for agricultural and hardscaping purposes. Most commonly, stone dust is used for paving projects such as driveways, patios, and pathways.
There are different types of stone dust available, in terms of both the stone from which it originates and the coarseness of the powder. There are pros and cons to using stone dust for paving compared to using sand. Many landscapers prefer to use sand with concrete as the base material and to use stone dust only for between the paving stones.
However, if you choose crusher run, it has better properties for using as a base layer for paving than regular stone dust. If you choose to use stone dust for your DIY project, then it is important to calculate the amount you need before you begin so that you do not waste time and money.
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When the sun sets in the spring, you can light up the environment around a porch, deck, or patio by using a variety of lighting solutions. However, if you want to illuminate different zones in a dramatic way, there are six options that are worth considering.
Pendant lights can dramatically enhance a party zone in a yard around a patio or deck. These products can give a landscape curb appeal because they’re designed in trendy shapes with bold colors. If you select a pendant light that has a geometrical space, a lot of light will illuminate the environment as the beams shine through the vibrant pendant frame. Many people hang these lighting products during elegant gatherings since they’re bright and glamorous.
During a cookout, string lights can make your property inviting. In order to use these products strategically throughout a landscape, you must run everything in a line along a path. Spring lights generate a soft light, which is why they can effectively illuminate a path without producing heavy glare.
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Lanterns are very trendy and stylish because modern designer use unique patterns to highlight the housing materials. If you have a country home, lanterns can give the landscape around the house flair without decreasing curb appeal. The process of designing a yard with multiple lanterns isn’t a hassle because most pieces have practical hardware that secures in place with ease.
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Published on : Monday, December 18, 2017
According to the proposal, it envisages to transform 10,000 sqm of riverside land near Ponte Marconi into a sandy beach – based on the Parisian model – with the addition of sporting areas. The plan to reclaim the once abandoned land, between the S. Paolo and Marconi districts south of the city centre, is part of a wider redevelopment project to make the Tiber “more usable” for Rome residents.
Raggi said the beach initiative is the first step in the Tiber’s “path of recovery” as Rome’s river does not represent “a living and pulsating part of the city unlike many European capitals.”
The crux of the plan is to establish a special Tiber office which will allow for collaboration between the numerous authorities responsible for the upkeep of the river, pooling information across a range of issues including the environment, dredging, flooding, cycle paths, dumping and illegal camps.
Raggi said she is also planning for the installation of 12.5-km riverside cycle track to connect the capital with the coast at Fiumicino.
Rome has previously also created man-made beach on River Tiber in 2005 former mayor Walter Veltroni launched the Tevere Village beach under Castel S. Angelo, between Ponte S. Angelo and Ponte Umberto I.


Published at Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 - 00:39:46 AM. Pergola Ideas. By Anton Vogel.
A great deal depends on personal preference. Get ideas from several different sources – magazines, the internet, gardening books, other gardens – and try to visualise the overall look of your garden. Match the style and materials to the design of your existing garden, or your new design plan. A new plan can even be developed around a particularly stunning pergola, setting the feel of the entire area, much as the interior design of a room can be based around a piece of art work.
Many homeowners have taken to outdoor living structures, and according to recent surveys, a sizeable percentage is thinking about investing in outdoor structures, primarily for the comfort and increase in commercial value they offer.
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By JOE LAMP'L
Scripps Howard News Service
As inviting as a garden is during the day, it becomes a magical place at night if it's properly lighted. Garden lighting can illuminate a patio for entertaining, showcase a dramatic planting or guide the way along a path. But installing landscape lighting can be time-consuming and costly. The lights themselves can be pricey, and a licensed electrician needs to do the installation on all but the simplest do-it-yourself kits.
But solar-powered lights are reasonably priced, simple to install and safe to use. They can be moved easily as your landscape changes, and give a bright, reliable light for most any application.
Technology: brighter, better, longer
Modern solar landscape lights are a far cry from the short-lived little flashlights of yesterday. Their attractive styling, long run-time and wiring-free, out-of-the-box installation make them suitable for most any garden application. And with practical and beautiful landscape lighting, you can stay outside and play in the garden a whole lot longer.
Solar lights of yesteryear used to glow with only a dim incandescent bulb. Today, modern units use LEDs, light-emitting diodes, which are semiconductors that put out light without hot, glowing filaments or fragile glass shells.
They can reliably run upward of 100,000 hours. Today's solar cells and rechargeable batteries are also more efficient, and the prices of both are coming down. Rechargeable solar batteries now use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rather than nickel-cadmium (NiCAD). NiMH batteries stand up to more charge cycles, last longer and can finally be disposed of without harming the environment.
For best effect, you must match landscape lights to their application. First, walk the property and develop a lighting plan. Consider how you use your yard. Do you entertain outdoors or sit on a deck? Are you concerned about the safety of pathways? Are there a few favorite focal points you want to highlight?
There are three basic landscape uses for solar lights: pathway, accent and spotlighting.
Pathway lighting: Where are you going?
Pathway lighting illuminates driveways, walkways and steps, and marks the edges of areas like ponds and patios for safety. These lights come attached to ground stakes, hang from hooks or are flange-mounted, and primarily focus their medium-bright light downward.
Accent lighting: exterior decoration
Accent lights generally define a place with a muted ambience that shows off nearby plantings, illuminates pergolas and built-in benches, or casts a gentle glow on deck rails or posts. They're usually in the most noticeable locations, so choose a style that complements your overall decorating scheme.
Some use amber LEDs for a warmer luminescence, or even flickerlike candles. Watertight light spheres can float in a pool or pond. There are even solar string lights that can be wrapped around fences or hung like fireflies in trees.
For the spotlight: the art of the tree
Spotlights are the brightest solar lights and usually the most expensive. They cast a focused beam on plants, focal points, statuary, entryways or other special features.
They're not especially decorative like accent lights, so tuck them behind plants, rocks or small structures so they cast light and draw your eye directly to the element you want highlighted. Their solar panels can be mounted away from the unit itself to collect sunshine even if the fixture is in shadow.
One of the most striking uses for a spotlight is uplighting into a tree. I find the branch structure of a mature tree to be like a beautiful work of art. At night, with appropriate lighting, it's even more dramatic. Ordinary branches become exciting shapes and textures when lit from below. Lighting trees along your property line attracts the eye and makes the yard seem larger. When you spotlight a special area, place a few lower-intensity lights around it to create a transition from a bright patch to darkness.
Joe Lamp'l is host of "Growing a Greener World" on PBS, which runs occasionally on WEDU-Ch. 3. His website, joegardener.com, has complete episodes.


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To maintain grime from getting stuck within the leaves of lettuce and different leafy greens, use mulch. When the vegetation appear, unfold an inch or two of mulch across the base of the vegetation. This may forestall dust from moving into the plant and likewise help forestall pesky weeds. Simply be sure that the mulch is natural and untreated by pesticides. Tomatoes make a healthy, productive addition to any natural garden. To get the most out of your tomatoes, make sure you plant them properly: Tomato crops want plenty of air and daylight. You need to area your tomato vegetation with loads of open air between them, and site them so that they catch at least 10 hours of direct gentle day by day.
An amazing first step to having a profitable natural backyard is to check the acidity of the soil in your garden. The best quantity is 6.5, in case your soil is on the low finish, it’s too acidic and if it is on the excessive end it is too alkaline. Neither of those conditions lends itself to a profitable backyard. So by buying a soil testing kit before planting, you will assure yourself an attractive organic garden in the summertime.
Attempt using ladybugs relatively than pesticides to guard your crops from insects. You possibly can order giant portions of ladybugs from gardening provide shops for very little cash. In case you release them near your garden, they will eat pests reminiscent of aphids, leaf hoppers, mites and different tender bodied bugs, serving to to guard your vegetation from these undesirable critters within the process.
It might appear tempting to wish to use chemical compounds in your natural garden, however these will do extra harm than good, along with defeating the purpose of an “organic” backyard. If you consider, all of these kinds of pollution run off and contaminate whatever they touch. By maintaining your soil healthy, you will not want any chemical fertilizers anyway. By including a nice layer of bio-degradable materials (mulch) round your crops, you possibly can utilize the natural pest-preventing capability inside the mulch to stop predators to your plants. By placing a one to 2 inch layer round your vegetation, you are also adding a source of vitamins and a source of water.
The more roots there are in a seedling, the extra fruit it’ll produce.
Take into account constructing raised beds. In case you build your personal raised beds, you possibly can select the perfect size to your backyard, and you may fill it with a sort of soil that’s suitable for what you plan to develop. Since there can be little soil compaction, there will be more oxygen within the soil, and water drainage will likely be much better. The soil in a raised bed warms up much earlier within the spring, increasing the growing season.
Many horse farms gives you their horse manure free of charge when you ask. Some will even transport it to your door for a small fee. Horse manure is rich in nutritional vitamins and minerals that crops crave. Usually, the manure is mixed with wood shavings to reduce the odor. For the serious natural, ensure that the shavings used are also natural. Spend money on the additional effort and time to create a nourishing compost for your garden. A effectively-maintained compost can enhance the consistency, construction, and aeration of the soil; it will possibly also improve the soil’s capability to drawn in and retain water ranges. As an added bonus, compost can even stimulate improvement of more healthy roots.
Use a soaker hose to water your garden. A soaker hose allows the water to be absorbed straight in to the soil, somewhat than disbursed in to the air. This helps to preserve water, a worthwhile useful resource. Plant leaves also keep dry, which means you get to avoid pesky fungus issues. Make a shade backyard out of your natural garden. Most of these gardens are incredibly low maintenance, which many people might be relieved to listen to. You’ll not have to water them as typically, which is able to prevent lots of time. This will trigger slower plant growth, however there may even be less weeds to maintain in the backyard.
When designing your natural garden, use a whole lot of completely different plants, creating more range. With more variety within the backyard, you might be inviting numerous populations of insects which may very well be very beneficial within the garden and around the house. You need to create a habitat that encourages great development and an eco-pleasant method of sustaining your garden. An ideal tip that can assist enhance your natural gardening is to start reusing rainwater. When you’ve never thought of reusing rainwater before, you’re critically missing out. All you have to do is place just a few barrels below your roof to collect any additional rainwater that can run off.
When starting an organic garden, test the pH level of your soil. Make your personal compost. Earlier than you being planning and planting your backyard, remember to take a look at the pH of the soil.


Plans revealed for Southmere Lake development
PUBLISHED: 07:00 23 October 2019
Thamesmead’s Southmere Lake is to get a major biodiversity boost.
Peabody housing association has appointed environmental and engineering experts Land and Water Services Ltd to undertake the £1.6m initial phase of improvement works.
The lake is part of a wider regeneration plan for Southmere that will eventually see Peabody build around 860 new homes over three phases around the lake along with a library, public square and a boathouse, all joining the newly opened Lakeside Centre.
Dr Phil Askew, Peabody's director of landscape and placemaking in Thamesmead, said: "Southmere Lake is without doubt one of the jewels in Thamesmead's crown but now needs work to improve it. This work will breathe new life into the lake and surrounding area, making it a great place for the people of Thamesmead to enjoy again, as well as attracting a richer variety of wildlife to the area."
He said the works will involve removing more than 4,500 tons of silt to make the lake deeper. This will then be used to establish a wetlands area on the east side of the lake to attract new birds and wildlife.
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This area will also include new fishing platforms and a fish free channel to encourage biodiversity and allow other aquatic life, such as frogs and newts to flourish.
A new island will also be created near the new library along with the introduction of a silt curtain and reed bed to filter the water and prevent algae build up.
It has also been revealed that the island near Southmere Towers will be restored and a bat monitoring system will be installed to discover which species of bats are in the area.
Detailed designs are being finalised with dredging and construction work due to start next month and be completed by April 2020. This will be followed next summer by new planting and the introduction of bird protection measures.
Following that, the second phase of the transformation will get under way and see even more enhancements of the lake as well as the surrounding area for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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New York Cottages & Gardens (NYC&G) magazine is calling for entries in the categories of architecture, interior design, kitchen design, bath design, garden design and product design for its third Innovation in Design Awards.
Submissions will be judged by an expert panel. Winners will be announced at an Awards Gala in New York City in September. Winning projects will be featured in NYC&G’s print edition, online, and on social media.
Designers can only submit once per category; each project must be submitted separately and only residential projects are eligible. All entries must be submitted by June 26. A full list of rules and regulations can be found online.


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Please join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Home & Design’s fabulous Late Spring 2021 cover feature. Architect Sarah Armstrong of Studio360 and interior designer Betsy Delisi of Lotus Interior Design will share the vision and artistry behind their glamorous McLean renovation with editor in chief Sharon Jaffe Dan.
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Published at Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 - 15:07:16 PM. Pergola Ideas. By Alarica Zimmermann.
Even though this style of pergola looks as if it should be complicated to build, it is easily achievable, even for a beginner. Making it yourself will be much cheaper too. Here are 8 basic steps to give you some ideas on how to build a fantastic corner pergola. And, of course, remember that you can always adapt d.i.y. pergola designs and plans to fit perfectly in your own garden.
Pergola rafter tails don’t have to be elaborate, especially if the climbing plants are the focal point. A plain rafter tail is simply cut at an angle across the end. However, if you would like to create a more individual style, it will give your pergola a more elaborate and expensive look.
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Texas Mountain Laurel is a small thornless evergreen tree. A good choice for patio areas, it is very clean and grows slowly to 15 feet tall and wide. Silver Sierra™ is a silver-leafed form of the species. It is similar in all respects with the exception that it has bright silver foliage instead of green. The dark purple wisteria-like blossoms look stunning against the silver foliage. The flowers also smell like grape bubble-gum. The silver-foliaged plants appear to be less susceptible than the green to the annoying caterpillar moth. (The caterpillars of a small moth skeltonize the new growth of the regular green-leafed Texas Mountain Laurels.) The seeds are toxic, but are encased in a nearly impenetrable hard pod, so any danger is minimal.


Now that the weather is cooling down, between typhoons it is a fantastic time to enjoy the parks with your kids. Here are 2 English sites where you can find some of the better known and larger parks around Tokyo.
Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association
Tokyo Metropolitan Parks and Gardens List
My favourites are:
Rinshinomori in Meguro-Ku
Kasai Rinkai in Edogawa-Ku
Mukojima-Hyakkaen in Sumida-Ku


Porcelain Paving Slabs For Kitchens
Durable, slip resistant and low maintenance; these are just a few reasons why porcelain paving slabs are perfect for kitchens. Traditionally you might think of paving for outdoor settings but with porcelain it’s time to break the stereotypes.
For years natural stone paving has been a popular landscaping material for gardens. That's because paving is durable, low maintenance and gives a timeless look to any outdoor area.
However, it’s time for natural stone paving to move aside to make way for the revolution of porcelain paving slabs.
You might never have thought to install paving stones in your kitchen but there are many reasons why you should. Porcelain paving slabs are an investment for any property but one that is guaranteed to last and provide your home with a high quality, luxurious finish.
Firstly, porcelain paving is highly durable. Due to its specific manufacturing process it is robust and hard wearing in any situation. Therefore, should you accidentally drop something on your porcelain kitchen tiles they will not break.
In fact, porcelain paving slabs are resistant to cracks, dents, chips and scratches. This means that they will remain looking brand new no matter what happens. With other flooring types, daily wear and tear can become too much but with porcelain tiles it’s effortless.
Sometimes in the kitchen spills and leaks can occur. With other popular flooring options this can cause irreversible damage but with porcelain paving you can rest assured that this will not be a problem.
Porcelain paving has low porosity levels (usually under 0.05%) which means that it won’t absorb moisture. Water and other liquids will rest on the surface of the tile and can be wiped away; they won’t absorb into the material and cause cracking like natural stone.
From time to time, accidents are inevitable. Due to the kitchen being such a high traffic area in a household, accidents may be more common here than in any other room.
Rest assured that slips, trips and falls will be combated with the help of the R11 anti-slip finish all of our porcelain paving slabs are manufactured with.
If we haven’t yet convinced you that porcelain paving is the right investment for you and your home improvement project, get in touch with us and we will be happy to help with any queries you may have.
With valuable experience, we are able to help you achieve the perfect patio, garden, or home interior with our products.


The endangered bird is one of England’s rarest and 80 per cent of the national population is concentrated in the North Pennines ANOB.
Two steep ghylls on 200 hectare Scale House Farm will be planted with 16,000 trees including oak, birch and rowan, with higher levels nurtured as more scrubby woodland favoured by black grouse.
The trees will also help bind the soil and combat erosion, while also slowing the rate of rainwater run-off and the amount of sediment entering watercourses.
Because it helps meet key water quality objectives the Renwick Fell project has been awarded the top rate of grant of £4,800 per hectare by the Forestry Commission under an initiative to support such planting in targeted zones, which include parts of Cumbria.
Jim O’Neill, woodland officer with the Forestry Commission, said: "The North Pennines has very low levels of native woodland cover so a scheme of this size makes a real impact.
"Creating woodlands brings multiple benefits and nowhere is this better illustrated than this scheme on Renwick Fell, which is good for the wider landscape by preventing erosion and with added dividends for wildlife."
Stobbart added: "We don’t have any woodland on the farm so I’m keen to get the trees planted this winter. But there is a much bigger picture."


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A company who continually supports and help us grow our sales and installation business. Going into business together has been something my brother and I have wanted to do for a long time. We both went to school for different things but what we had in common was our love for doing outdoor work.
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Great landscapes start with great landscape plans. Although there are many design methods, not all of them will result in a successful landscape outcome. Our method is a comprehensive, time-tested approach that focuses on your needs. Many designers have a preconceived concept even before meeting with their clients; that is why so many landscapes look indistinguishable. We are not interested in a "one-size fits all" style of landscaping. We are truly interested in developing landscapes that are "one-size fits you." You remain our focus throughout the entire project.
One of the major differences you will experience is our team design approach. Although you will have a specific designer who directs the design development process, each team member provides ideas, insight, and personal expertise. We have developed this "open studio" approach to improve the creative process. Rather than having only one set of eyes, our team of trained professionals collaborate to provide you with the most creative, personally tailored landscape plans available.
We know that Landscaping can be an expensive proposition; costing as much as 15% of your total property investment. Choosing the most qualified professionals ensures your landscape will improve with age and not become a liability. With over 45 years of combined experience, our design team is confident that we will provide you with that value.
Please feel free to contact us at your leisure to discuss your upcoming project. We would love to set up a time to discuss what Lizer Landscape can do for you. In the mean time, please browse any of the following links to learn about or design process, fees, and/or team members.
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University of Queensland St Lucia Brisbane Australia
Being the first University in Queensland, you can admire some of the old buildings with beautiful, multicoloured sandstone walls. This tour does not show all of the University, however, it displays some scenery around the gardens and buildings, rather than lecture theatres, laboratories and courses available.
A great place for students to relax are around a couple of lakes, with beautiful purple jacaranda trees located next to them. There is even a forest area created for research.
The Great Court is the central part of the University, that is totally surrounded by sandstone building or walkways. This court area is a popular destination for lunch time breaks. If you want to get away from the centre of it all there are also many other parks located around the University.


The development of a new border can take many shapes and forms. Most have the opinion that creating them can be a difficult task, but with these steps it soon will become an easy project.
Step 1 – Outline the section
Once you have decided the location of your border you mark out the outline and the size you require. The outline can be anything you wish from straight lines to curves. To get your edges straight it is recommended to stretch a string between sticks, whereas for a curve a hose or rope should be used. To mark the lines you wish to create you can either sprinkle ground white limestone, sand or even flour.
Step 2 – Shovels at the ready
Once your bed is marked out you can then start to clear the surface of plants, weeds, brush and rock and dig over the ground in which the border starts to take shape. However, very often the existing topsoil can be very disappointing with lots of clay, stone or sand; not ideal to get the best results from the flowers or shrubs you wish to plant. Our Topsoil Supreme or Beds and Borders Compost would be the answer in this situation as it will help make the soil easier to work with. This could be spread over the existing soil at a planting depth or dug in to break up the existing soil, and the nutrients from the compost will enhance the growth of new plants.
Step 3 – The final touches
With your new bed formed now is the time for the finishing touches. It is recommended to place your plants before you put them into the ground. It might take slightly longer, but it allows you to get the spacing just right and will help you get that attractive finish. When planting it is also helpful to loosen or tease the plants’ roots before you put them in the ground, especially if they are rootbound.


Princess Haifa said plans are afoot to transform Riyadh into one of the most sustainable cities by 2030
Saudi officials have announced plans to spend US $92bn to transform Riyadh ahead of Expo 2030. The investment aims to make Riyadh one of the most sustainable cities through initiatives, including the King Salman Park Initiative and Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), as well decarbonisation of the urban transport – within the next seven years.
Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al Saud, the Vice Minister of Tourism, was speaking during the third edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum, which opened on the sidelines of COP28. Senior Saudi officials took to the stage to discuss the Kingdom’s sustainable urbanisation progress.
“One of those ways is to have more green spaces, and it’s the King Salman Park Initiative that we are going to develop in the middle of the city to enhance and create that,” she explained.
Under SGI, more than 43m trees and shrubs have been planted across the Kingdom since it was set up in 2021, with 94,000ha of degraded land (equivalent to 146,000 football fields) being rehabilitated across the country.
In his address, Saleh Al Jasser, Minister of Transportation, Saudi Arabia, highlighted some of the actions being undertaken across the Kingdom to decarbonise urban transport.
“We are implementing remote work in government agencies, which helps reduce demand for daily travel. To shift to less carbon intensive modes of transport, we have set ambitious targets to increase the share of public transport, with the Riyadh bus and metro projects well underway,” Al Jasser concluded.


If you’re trying to xeriscape your yard but don’t want it to look like a complete desert, try Flagstone Chips! Forget the bark, wood chips and gravel, Flagstone Chips are sourced, flat, angular, pure stone pathway material.
See below a list of benefits:
- Excellent drainage
- Great for mud issues
- Will not sink under wheels or heels
- Does not crack or warp
- Will not fade
- Will not blow away
- Easy to install
Below are a few ideas of where you could use Flagstone Chips
- Great for RV Pad
- Driveway turnaround
- Side yard area storage
- Around pavers
- Around a fire pit
- Garden Boxes
- Xeriscaping (remove all lawn and save water)
- Patio area or anywhere you may think of concrete you can use Small Flagstone Chips and save money, about 1/10th the cost of concrete.
To check out Flagstone Chips in a number of different environments, visit:
- Jordan Water Conservation Park, Featured in the Rock Garden
- Thanksgiving Point in Ashton Gardens
- Topaz Museum, Delta
- University of Utah Pathways at the Thatcher Building and Pioneer Garden
- Lagoon Amusement Park, Pioneer Village
Visit flagstonechips.com for more information.
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RiverFirst Vision (Final 2012)
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RiverFirst: A Park Design Proposal and Implementation Framework for the Minneapolis Upper Riverfront.
A 20-year vision to re-create the quintessential Mississippi Riverfront city -- for the 21st century and beyond.
Authors: Tom Leader Studio, Kennedy & Violich Architecture under the Minneapolis Park Board's Minneapolis Riverfront Development Initiative, with Groundwork City Building and HR&A Advisors.
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Tips On How To Give Your Outdoor Garden Some TLC
The outdoor garden is always given the last rank in the renovation activities you are going to do especially in the unfriendly temperatures. For the nature lovers, their outdoor garden is the second place you feel comfortable to relax from inside the house and even the cold season doesn’t limit you to enjoy the sweet nature essence. An unkempt garden can make you feel embarrassed to invite your friends over and it becomes worse when your family members do not want to help you clean it up. To avoid all this the following article will help you learn more about how to give your garden TLC. Below are some of the ways on how to give your garden some TLC.
Look at how the garden looks with all the debris and leaves lying all over the place, so give it a clean up to tidy the place before you do something else. Engage your kids in the collecting activities as it can be fun for them and they will be helping you finish the work faster. Imagine how nice it can be to have new plants in the garden blossoming as you do the cleaning, and see that areas that will be beautiful with new plants during the next planting season.
Think about putting a fence over in the garden especially if you want to set up a vegetable garden so that you protect them from wildlife like deer. The classic wooden fence is also another great choice of the protection you can add to your garden to keep animals away and with a backyard in your home, it will look really cute on your outdoor garden space. Using some gardening tips from some online sites, you can learn about some of the best ways of garden planning, and it will help you improve your gardening skills to keep your garden even more beautiful.
Since you have finished cleaning and fencing, think of creating a separate section for you to get away from the rest of the family and relax as you enjoy the beautiful nature around you. Herbal labyrinth is a great plant to surround your garden favorite spot and match all the beautiful plants around your garden and help you get that relaxing mode when you are around.
At night you can light your garden and see how beautiful labyrinth looks on the light and it will be irresistible such that you may stay in your garden even during the colder days. Discover more of the options to use to create your garden path from this page, and see the wide range of plants you can use and compare to choose the one that you like most to use in your garden.


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To explain where we are in relation to the city I took a photo of this map yesterday, I’ve added a couple of arrows to show where the important parts are. It takes us about 35 minutes to cycle from Pinedo to Valencia.
One interesting thing about Valencia is that they moved the river (Turia) in the 1950s because it kept flooding - the old course of the river has been turned into a park that you can see on the map - that follows the path of the river. The park is at the level of the old river and therefore much lower than the rest of the city this makes it quite quiet. All of the bridges that crossed the original river are still in place so the park seems very detached from the rest of the city - which is nice.
Below is the Google Maps satellite view of our apartment - you can use it to zoom in and out and see the area around us - the beach is just to the right off the screen.


FOLEY – Crews will be putting the final touches on two projects to beautify the downtown area in Foley.
An underground vault to cover a pump for the Centennial Park Fountain in John B. Foley Park will be added to the project. Crews are also completing the extension of the Perry Wilbourne Rose Trail across East Laurel Avenue about one block from the fountain.
The rest of the work to renovate the fountain was completed at the beginning of May. The plans for the project, however, had not included an underground vault for the pump providing water to the fountain.
The City Council approved a change order in the contract for the project to install a vault and place the pump underground at a cost of $35,667.
Mayor Ralph Hellmich said that while the underground vault was not included in the original plans, city officials determined that the fountain would look better with the pump out of sight.
“We elected to, aesthetically, put it underground and so we had to buy the vault,” Hellmich said. “ We did a change order for that. When that all gets back, they’ll move all of the above ground stuff, so you won’t see any of it. It will just be a vaulted area with a covered top.”
He said the change will improve the appearance of the renovated fountain.
“It will look good when that’s done,” he said.
Jeff Phillips, city construction manager, said the pump on the original fountain had been concealed by a vault. He said the original pump and vault would not work with the new fountain.
He said the pump now in place is a temporary model and will be returned when the work is completed.
Crews are also finishing work on a green space near the Foley Dog Park and post office. The site had been a parking lot. Hellmich said the project will extend the walking trail area that includes city parks and antique rose trail.
He said work is the latest in a series of improvements in Foley that have been going on for several years.
“We’re now trying to finish the last of the streetscape program, which is Phase 9 and that is that little section by the post office creating a greenway the entire Perry Wilbourne Rose Trail,” Hellmich said. “That one is well on its way too.”


City Glory of Suzhou，
The City Glory of Suzhou Poster Exhibition was an exhibition that took place during the 2019 Suzhou International Design Week, which featured photographs from Suzhou’s urban landscapes and gardens. Acts and Pathway’s felt that the spatial design of the exhibition should resonate with the exhibited works. On the one hand, we sought to represent the value of nature and the humanities in the works, while on the other we hoped that the plants, the lighting, and the old architecture in the exhibition might stimulate the audience’s impression of Suzhou.
Following that thread, we decided to use bamboo, a symbol of unique humanistic significance in China. We incorporated the method “a new scene with each step” so typical of traditional Suzhou gardens. Acts and Pathway’s invited the audience to enjoy the photography exhibition in a bamboo forest.


Curbstones have been used to restrain edges of roads since ages. As the times go by, they not only add to the functionality of demarcating ends and edges of pathways, they also compliment and enhance the natural surrounding of the project.
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Typically available from early spring through mid-summer. Check with your local store for current availability.
Semi-evergreen perennial has purple flowers that rise above silvery-green leaves. Aromatic foliage is perfect for drying, potpourri, tea and cuisine.
Draw pollinators into your garden with pollinator-attracting plants.
* Check Stores for current availability, or stop in to see the full selection.
- Size: 3'-4' tall, 4'-6' wide
- Days to Maturity: 150 Days
- Productivity: 6"-12" Long Sprigs
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Moderate to High
- Growth Habit: Upright


Bucks County boulders have a unique look to them, whether they’re smooth or more rough. We stock a large selection of natural Bucks County boulders including fieldstone steppers, river stone boulders, and many others.
Steppers are a flat rock you can use to create large walkways, or to add a depth and texture to your landscape. We carry a variety of these, many from the Bucks County area, but also from other places in PA. If you’re looking for a particular shape or size, let us know and we’ll do what we can to get it for you.
Please contact us here with regards to pricing and availability. We sell both loose boulders and on pallets as well. Give us a call if you have a specific need.
We stock the largest selection of hardscape materials in Bucks County. EP Henry, Techo-Bloc, and others.
Veneer Stone for indoors and outdoors by ElDorado, Stonecraft, Old World Stone, and Quarry Cut.
Low Voltage Lights
Affordable low-voltage lighting for your landscaping and hardscaping needs. Lume, Kichler, and others.