In a world where first impressions make lasting impacts, the exterior design of your home is paramount. It not only elevates the aesthetic appeal but significantly increases property value, painting a vivid picture of your lifestyle and taste. Modern exterior design services have evolved, offering myriad sophisticated options that create welcoming, luxurious outdoor spaces. If you’ve ever pondered the idea of enhancing your property’s exterior, you’ll appreciate the significance of collaborating with a seasoned Fort Worth Exterior Designer. Join us as we delve deeper into this artistry, unveiling how Harold Leidner Landscape Architects makes the magic happen.
Fort Worth Exterior Designer
When envisioning a space that merges luxury with practicality, Harold Leidner Landscape Architects stand as the epitome of such craftsmanship in Fort Worth. We are not just landscape architects; we are storytellers. Each project we undertake narrates a tale of our unwavering dedication to exterior design excellence. Our forte lies in weaving modern design principles with personalized touches, ensuring every outdoor space is as unique as its owner. A quick glance through our portfolio offers a panoramic view of our diverse and expansive body of work, showcasing our mastery in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Let’s bring your vision to life!
Types of Builds We Offer
Fort Worth Outdoor and Holiday Lighting Design
Our avant-garde lighting techniques harness the efficiency of LED technology, casting a radiant glow on gardens and rooftops, while highlighting pathways, paving, and staircases.
Custom Paving in Fort Worth
Our designs, perfect amalgamation of innovation, range from elegant patio pavers to sophisticated pool deck motifs, serene walkways, & custom-crafted outdoor kitchen & firepit arenas.
Retaining Walls Construction and Installation
Prioritizing a robust foundation and effective drainage system, we design walls that seamlessly align with their surroundings, ensuring longevity and visual appeal.
Custom Drainage System Fort Worth
Our suite of Fort Worth services includes the efficient channel drains that swiftly divert water, french drains that subtly blend with the landscape, dry wells that prevent over-saturation.
Sprinkler and Irrigation System Design
A landscape’s vitality hinge on its water sources. Our water-saving Sprinkler systems are designed to target specific zones, reducing waste and maximizing efficacy.
Perimeter Walls, Gates, and Fencing Construction
Explore our portfolio to explore the diverse range of walls, gates, and fences we’ve brought to life, each testament to our dedication to quality and customization.
Comprehensive Remodeling Options
Outdoor Pottery Design in Fort Worth
The charm of outdoor pottery lies in its ability to augment beauty in simplicity. Perfectly complementing our pottery selections imbue spaces with an earthy yet sophisticated vibe.
Fort Worth Outdoor Kitchens Construction
The allure of the great outdoors coupled with the comfort of home cooking is making outdoor kitchens a coveted addition to homes across Fort Worth.
Outdoor Fireplace and Firepit Design in Fort Worth
Our portfolio is a testament to the diverse range of fireplaces and firepits we’ve meticulously designed, each harmoniously blending with its surroundings.
3D Furniture Layout and Design
By creating tangible visual aids, we ensure you’re always in sync with our vision, making collaborative design seamless. Learn more about our design solutions and witness artistry in motion.
Expert Vision and Professional Results
With decades under our belt, our reputation as Fort Worth’s premier exterior designers stands unparalleled. Our commitment to professionalism and innovation has been a beacon, guiding homeowners to their dream outdoors. Our accolades speak for themselves, but it’s the glowing testimonials from our satisfied clients that truly warm our hearts.
Let’s bring your vision to life!
At Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, we’re not just designing exteriors; we’re crafting experiences. Each project is a testament to our dedication, and every space we transform stands as a symbol of modern and trendy designs. Whether you envision a tranquil garden or a lavish entertainment space, our team is here to bring your dreams to life. We invite you to set an appointment with us. Let’s embark on a journey to create an outdoor sanctuary that’s truly yours.


Granite Boulder GB32 Water Feature
Granite Boulder GB32 is a garden water feature with a blend of round and square faces and a subtle pastel grey-blue colour.
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Garden Border, Rockery, Water Feature
30mm (water flow)
Granite Boulder GB32 is a nice medium sized boulder with soft grey and blue colours. This decorative stone has been core drilled to allow for water flow, and with our additional Reservoir Pack it’s transformed into a self contained water feature. The Reservoir Pack is available in the basket when purchasing this garden boulder. Check the photos carefully as they are of the exact rock for sale and there is only one available. Visit our Medium Boulders category to discover alternative shapes and colours with similar dimensions.


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Hollandstone is a favorite for many because of the design flexibility it provides. Available in one size this paver can be laid in various patterns. Hollandstone is also available as a tumbled paver, special order / full pallet only. Call for pricing.
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Raj Green Natural Sandstone Circle Kit
Pure Clean Rental Solutions now offer our new range of sandstone paving circles.
Our Raj Green Stone Circles Kit complements our Raj Green Sandstone Paving, make a great feature in any garden design. The popular Raj Green Sandstone has a variation of colours from; soft browns to purplish tones, creating a classic, traditional look.
Our stone circles comes with a squaring off kit, making it easier to add your circle to an area of paving.
The squaring off kit is supplied in all three of our circle sizes, making it easier to add to your paving, taking away the extra job of you having to cut other pieces of paving to fit around your circle.


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West and east elevation drawings for the Tianmen Mountain Restaurant in Guilin, China. ©2011 Liu Chongxiao
Beijing Tonghe Shankzhi Landscape Design (China)
Liu Chong Architect (China)


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Booktopia has Contemporary Australian Garden Design, Secrets of Leading Garden Designers Revealed by John Patrick. Buy a discounted Paperback of Contemporary Australian Garden Design online from Australia's leading online bookstore.
Raingardens are popping up all over the country. They look incredible and are a great way to save water and protect our environment from erosion and pollution. Find out everything you ever need to know about our water wise friend, the raingarden.
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2022 Wildflower Week | Sponsored by GreenWeaver Landscapes | July 18 - 24
Every July, we host a Wildflower Walk to celebrate the bounty of native wildflowers that bloom on our conserved lands. When you purchase a ticket to Wildflower Week, you get the following:
- Unlimited access to our wildflower meadows throughout the week (July 18 - 24), from dawn to dusk.
- Our digital Wildflower Week Booklet, which includes information on our Wildflower Week tour stops, a wildflower planting guide, lots of planting tips, resources, and more!
- A Native Wildflower Seed packet to get started on your own meadow.
- This year, we are also including a guided Wildflower tour option that includes our expert staff as your guides AND a private tour stop not included on the self-guided tour.
Register for our 2022 Wildflower Week HERE. And be sure to visit our friends at GreenWeaver Landscapes HERE.
Don't forget to visit our Nature Preserves and take your own tour with the help of our favorite plant identification apps: PictureThis, PlantNet and iNaturalist.
Intro to Wildflowers
Wildflowers enhance our landscape with their beauty, but their importance goes well beyond what the eye can see. They provide critical food and habitat to native wildlife, help conserve water, reduce erosion and help mitigate the effects of climate change. Throughout this tour you will learn the ins and outs of planting native wildflowers and plants, and how you can turn part of your own yard, field, or patio into an oasis of beneficial habitat.
Continue your wildflower journey:
Book Recommendations & Articles
We've gathered a few outside resources perfect for your wildflower journey, whether you're designing your own sustainable landscape or protecting the pollinators.
Create a Bird-Friendly Sanctuary
Like us, birds need food, water, and shelter. Transform your outdoor space into a bird sanctuary that saves water and even combats climate change.
The Secret to Endless Summer
Contribute in meaningful way to biodiversity in your neck-of-the woods throughout the year and deep into the fall.
How? By starting with mindful plant selection.
Plant This, Not That
It's time replace those exotic, non-native plants with something a little more eco-friendly for the birds, bees and their habitat. Read this helpful guide created by our Stewardship Team.
And don't forget to visit the wildflowers at our Nature Preserves:
According to Preserve Manager Mike Cranney, "Across all of our preserves and properties, Willistown Conservation Trust boasts unique habitat supporting a wide variety of native wildflowers. Each place has distinct characteristics, creating different experiences and diverse species everywhere you go. You can find wildflowers in bloom at our preserves throughout the seasons, peaking in mid-summer during Wildflower Week. Spend time at each one to appreciate the full palette of our native wildflowers!"


Old Rectory Cobbles Modak Rose Patio Pack
Elegant natural stone Old Rectory sandstone cobbles never fail to add a distinctive classic appearance to your outside space. Combine with complementary products from our collection to transform your driveway, create a beautiful circle focal point or an individual feature path or wall.
Mix and match the colours of the Old Rectory sandstone cobbles with the paving for a great contrast or two-tone effect. Alternatively, pave your entire landscape with these gorgeous soft textured cobbles.
The Old Rectory sandstone cobbles come in a project pack consisting of four different sizes. The cobbles aren’t as big as the Old Rectory paving, but add a great interest in their variety of sizes.
They also have a tumbled finish, where the stone is churned in a machine similar to a cement mixer, which gives the cobbles smooth surfaces and softened edges that have a natural aged look.
Colours vary in all natural stone products, all the images shown are as a guide only.
Quantity Per Pack:
177 per pack
41no 200 x 150mm
57no 200 x 200mm
38no 200 x 300mm
41no 300 x 400mm
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Resin drainsThe displacement is high and beautiful, the gap type finished drain is an intelligent drainage system, regardless of the displacement or the product after the installation of the aesthetics are very superior. is a new milestone in the drainage system of modern buildings. Linear drains are mainly used in areas with high design requirements, showing a simple and continuous beautiful effect of narrow seam drainage, in the stone pavement can be hidden and creative effect. Linear drains are designed to give people a very intuitive linear perception of simple and uniform, linear continuous water cut, drainage efficiency is extremely high.
Linear drain systems have good drainage capacity and are ideal for installation in places with high requirements for paving landscapes, which can be used in conjunction with almost all ground paving materials and have good load-bearing performance. Groove Smooth drainage performance is superior. Anti-aging resistance, corrosion resistance, long service life, strong load capacity. Quick and easy installation. Product appearance elegant, in line with the modern designer's practical and simple requirements. High drainage efficiency, square, pedestrian street can be applied, does not affect the effect of ground paving.
Resin Drain drainage is high and beautiful, resin concrete linear drain strength is much higher than ordinary concrete drains, so that the resin drain weight is lighter, transport and installation is more convenient, in addition to the resin drain surface is smoother, strong corrosion resistance, no seepage. The quality of resin drains and the type of raw materials and the ratio, and the production process has a great relationship.


BBC Gardeners’ World Live has announced the winners of its prestigious Show Garden awards at the NEC, with two gardens scooping Platinum Awards, the highest available at the Show.
Assessors awarded Designer Alexandra Froggatt the top honour for her creation, ‘The Watchmakers Garden’. The garden pays homage to Birmingham, the Show’s host city, by recreating a garden typical of a historic Jewellery Quarter craftsman’s back yard from the 19th century. The build was also named as ‘Best Show Garden’.
Alex’s Watchmaker’s Garden features heritage vegetables in a kitchen garden traditional of the era, as well as cottage garden flowers, naturalistic grasses and rustic paths and fences. The interactive watchmaker’s workshop features artefacts sourced from working jewellers inthe district, and even from the city’s iconic St Paul’s Church, which is nestled in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.
Worcestershire-based landscapers Design It, with designer Lucy Bravington, also picked up a Platinum Award for their ‘High Line’ Show Garden in APL Avenue. Lucy Bravington’s design was based on an elevated New York City park, and mixed naturalistic trees with industrial steel elements. The garden also won ‘Best Construction’. Those achieving the top spots were presented with golden Niwaki spades, at the awards presentation on Wednesday 12 June.
Elsewhere in the show, both teams battling it out for the Young Landscapers Award, sponsored by Marshalls, achieved Gold Awards, with talented Warwickshire duo Matthew Wood and Sam Gordon narrowly winning the title.
There were other Gold winners across the competition including Gadd Brothers in APL Avenueand ‘Here We go Round the Mulberry Bush’, the Showcase Garden by Hana Leonard. The Home Solutions by John Lewis Garden, supported by The APL, also received a Gold Award.
Alexandra Froggatt, winner of Best Show Garden, says: “There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing all your hard work and hours being recognised in such a way. I’m thrilled at how the Show Garden has turned out, as it was an ambitious design. But with the help of my team, my family and the Jewellery Quarter BID, which has supplied the artefacts, we’ve created something really special and I can’t wait to see the visitors exploring and enjoying it.”
Bob Sweet, horticulture director at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, says: “The conditions which the designers and landscapers have had to work in this week have really tested their skills. The finished gardens are an inspiration, finished to a very high standard and full of incredibleideas that visitors will be able to recreate at home.”
BBC Gardeners’ World Live is on now until Sunday 16 June.


Lavandula intermedia Grosso
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Economy or Premium SelectionEconomy - rooted into its pot but a further season before moving up a pot size.
Premium - more growth in its pot. More mature than Economy
Long, slender stems, that are topped with clusters of vivid violet flowers between July and August, above mounds grey-green leaves. It makes a gorgeous, flowering, informal hedge, or can be clipped into a ball.
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A £1.5m project to improve Chester city centre has won an award from a planning body.
The Chester City Centre Streetscape Enhancements initiative was carried out between 1998 and 2000 with funding from the city council, the Heritage Lottery Fund and private sponsors.
The project involved the enhancement of Eastgate Street, Bridge Street and Watergate Street. Wider York stone pavements and re-aligned granite sett carriageways were introduced, with an architectural lighting scheme serving the Rows.
Now the scheme has gained a commendation in the category of Best Urban Design Project in this year's Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Regional Planning Achievement Awards.
The commendation was awarded to council officers by the President of the RTPI at a meeting at the Centre for the Understanding of the Built Environment (CUBE) in Manchester on Wednesday.
The judging panel considered that the public consultation process and the methods behind the design of the scheme were both thorough and effective.
The lighting of the Rows and the re-surfacing of Eastgate Street, Bridge Street and Watergate Street were described as typifying good urban design.
Overall, the Streetscape Enhancements were praised as an example of 'good practice' for other historic towns to follow.
Paul Hartley, Chester City Council's design and conservation officer, welcomed the RTPI award and said: 'The impact of the project has made a vital contribution to the character of the city centre.
'It has enriched the special townscape qualities of the historic core and, by improving conditions for pedestrians, made it safer and more attractive to all people who live, shop, visit or work in Chester.
'The project has succeeded in reinforcing Chester's local distinctiveness and strengthened those unique qualities of place which are essential to ensure future economic vitality and viability.'


Adirondack Winter Home
The owner of this incredible Adirondack winter home was craving a low-maintenance solution for his backyard that would transform it into an enjoyable and recreational atmosphere. In order to create the fun and functional backyard the owner wanted, the ForeverLawn Southwest team installed a putting green using GolfGreens® Pro Putt & Chip, along with ForeverLawn® Select EL for the surrounding surfacing. The result is a stunning, realistic, and easy-to-maintain backyard that complements the amazing home.
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Whatever you are looking for, whether a large focal point for your garden, or a delicate feature for your conservatory, we have a wide range available to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Acer campestre 'William Caldwell'
(Columnar Field Maple) An elegant, upright tree, Acer campestre'William Caldwell' is columnar and suitable for gardens with limited space, with leaves which turn lovely shades of orange and red in the autumn.
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Surcharges apply for Highlands/Islands. We cannot deliver to Northern Ireland or Eire.
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Partial or Dappled Shade
- Mature Size
- Tree - Small (under 20 ft tall), Tree - Medium (20 - 50 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Soil Type: Acid, Special: Windy & Exposed, Soil Type: Chalky / Alkaline
- Special Features
- Autumn Colour, Habit - Narrow


A D Landscapes Ltd has been trading for 8 years, having grown considerably throughout this time. Director Antony Dartnell undertook 7 years of horticultural training and a further 5 years of Landscape experience before establishing the Company. Antony is fully qualified in HND Garden Design, HND Landscape Management, NDH Landscape and Amenity.
The A D Landscapes Ltd team boasts over 45 years experience with ever-developing skills combining new methods with Traditional Craftsmanship. This breadth of experience and training sets A D Landscapes Ltd apart from its rivals and is essential in the Design and Project Management of any Bespoke Landscaping.
A D Landscapes Ltd Designs and Constructs gardens to meet the customers’ requirements by creating Bespoke Gardens to any commissioned scale or simply by Developing Existing Gardens. Their Tailor Made Service is closely managed from Antony's initial meeting to handover, always working with the client throughout each project to ensure complete satisfaction. They provide a 1st class service and aim to never return to correct work. Their Projects are Made to Last!
No project is too small. From Roof Terrace to Open Fields... Each space is unique and expertly designed with professional flair. Both Hard and Soft Landscaping are implemented sympathetically to the existing environment.
A D Landscapes Ltd pride themselves on their warm, friendly, sympathetic service which is non- intrusive to the client’s environment. They are very proud of maintaining a clean site throughout the project, always endeavoring to leave the site clean and safe at the end of each working day.
A D Landscapes Ltd are very Environmentally Conscious and use Organic Material and Ground Produce from Local Suppliers. They encourage the use of Reclaimed Materials wherever possible and endeavour to Recycle all waste where appropriate. All machinery is regularly serviced and maintained for ultimate safety. The company is Fully Insured for your peace of mind.
Fine craftsmanship, professional workmanship, tailor-made projects and attention to detail are all the hallmarks of A D Landscapes Ltd
We look forward to meeting you and turning your vision into reality.
“FROM DEVELOPING YOUR EXISTING GARDEN”........“TO THE GARDEN OF YOUR DREAMS!


Nestled in a mountain landscape, these architectural elements encourage nature contemplation and relaxation.
Celebrated design studio Snøhetta completes a wide range of projects, from avant-garde architecture and magical tree house cabins to modern-rustic restaurant interiors and minimalist, eco-friendly chair designs. Their Path of Perspectives project in Austria enhances the experience of walking through a breathtaking alpine landscape. Designed for the Nordkettenbahn cable railway, the ten architectural elements nestle alongside trails in Innsbruck’s Nordkette mountain range.
The different Corten steel and wood designs provide various ways to both enjoy the views and relax in the middle of nature. Visitors can take the Hungerburg and Nordkette funiculars to travel up to 1,905 meters above sea level. Then, at their destination, they can start the 2.8 km panorama trail. The most spectacular element of Path of Perspectives, the viewing platform cantilevers over the landscape. It offers spectacular views of Inn Valley while making travelers feel like they float among the mountains. Other elements include wooden platforms that create an amphitheater, benches, a leaning counter, as well as various resting spots.
The studio used Corten steel and local larch wood for the project. Both materials blend into the setting naturally. Finally, quotes from Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein invite travelers to reflect and see the landscape – and their personal journey – from a new perspective. Photography© Christian Flatscher.


Add interest to your landscape at night with low voltage accent lights. Draw attention to a sculpture, fountain or tree with beautiful branch structure.
With the correct accent lighting, you can create a variety of effects from the romantic to the dramatic. Just choose the light source you prefer. Remember to order mounting accessories and replacement bulbs when you order low voltage accent lights. You will also needlow voltage transformer(s)
and low voltage cable.


We look at the gardens from 22 people who have made their mark not only on the wider world but also on the land attached to their homes, whether compact plots in town or manorial acres in the country. So take inspriation from Jilly Cooper's rampant retreat, Goldie's chill-out veg patch, William Trevor's labour of love, John Humphry's London oasis and Nicky Haslam's piece of paradise.
The publisher Felix Dennis' chocolate-box garden borders a self-planted 1,900-acre wood, open to the public, in the heart of Shakespeare country.
The comedian and novelist Julian Clary lives a bucolic existence with ducks and delphiniums in his garden in Noël Coward’s 15th-century manor house in Kent.
Starting with a blank canvas, artist Gillian Ayres has conjured an exotic landscape in her garden.
A garden of fragrant flowers with some rampant corners makes a fitting retreat for novelist Jilly Cooper.
Leather designer Bill Amberg was undaunted by the size of the task presented by his country retreat.
Broadcaster John Humphrys has transformed an overgrown London plot into a verdant oasis.
Connections with history and people pervade the planting at designer Nicky Haslam’s Hampshire house.
The grande dame of British cookery Prue Leith combines traditional borders with dashes of bold flavour in the Cotswolds.
Furniture designer John Makepeace’s Dorset garden is one of sweeping curves and lofty grasses.
Dead-heading roses keeps actress Prunella Scales busy in her otherwise low-maintenance garden.
Flowers dominate fashion designer Nicole Farhi's latest clothing collection but not her garden, which is a peaceful expanse of shades of green.
In his north London garden, writer and presenter Clive Anderson has indulged his passion for trees, from corkscrew willow to quince.
Musician and DJ Goldie has put in a Zen garden, but he chills out most in his vegetable patch.
Food writer and homeware designer Sophie Conran’s battle against wildlife and weeds brings its rewards.
The Designers Guild founder Tricia Guild’s garden is an artfully planned, vibrantly decorated room.
Irish novelist William Trevor was thinking of selling his Devon home but couldn’t bear to leave the garden he has spent 30 years creating.
Stones from the quay where her emigrant forebears embarked for New York form the patio in broadcaster Kirsty Wark’s Glasgow sanctuary.
In his west London garden, travel writer Colin Thubron finds himself transported back to his childhood.
How the ‘Garden for Fleur’ created for the actress Susan Hampshire nearly 50 years ago started an obsession.
The writer Candida Lycett Green has created an elegant Oxfordshire garden with touches of humour.
Starting from scratch, fashion designer Savannah Miller has tailored her Gloucestershire garden to her own requirements – child-friendly, organic and edible.
A garden planted in grief has provided comfort and healing for milliner Cozmo Jenks.


Juniors and seniors from Pontiac Township High School’s landscaping and turf management class were invited by Debbie Fluegel, field coordinator and program manager for Trees Forever, to assist in planting a rain garden in the park runoff near the swinging bridge at Humiston-Riverside Park.
Trees Forever received an environmental grant from Illinois American Water to complete water quality projects in and around the Pontiac area. The project at the park involved placing 1,200 native plants into an 800 square-foot area.
“We decided that putting in a rain garden would be beneficial for the river, as well as an example of something for people who are walking in the park,” Fluegel said. “The goal is for these plants to capture the runoff from the park and surrounding streets and make use of the water before it enters the river. We also hope it can be an example for residents for their own yards.”
The PTHS class was notified about the project a week ago and Parker Bane, who teaches the landscaping and turf management class, said the request tied in with a lesson on rain gardens, which his students had recently completed.
“We try to do short projects here and there to give them little snippets of what they’d be able to do in a career,” Bane said. “The kids know how to plant things and the right way to get things mulched. So, this fits right in with what they know how to do.”
The plants chosen for the rain garden include prairie plants, such as Asters, coneflowers and cardinal flowers. In addition to being native, the plants are also shade-tolerant because the area is shady due to tree cover.
While Fluegel said fall is the best time to plant, most of the growth will happen next year. She was very thankful for the help of the PTHS students.
“This is fabulous,” she exclaimed. “I worked for three hours the other night on these plants and I got a very limited amount of area done. In 20 minutes, they’ve practically gotten this whole thing accomplished.”
Bane often tells people seeking student help that a large group can get a lot done in a short amount of time.
“We’re not really good at getting small groups of people together for long periods of time,” Bane said. “But we’re able to get large groups of people together for a short period of time. It’s amazing what you can get done in these little flashes. We hope to be able to be out in the community. It’s a great city and we want to continue to do things for this town.”
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GENIUS…Line a pathway with rocks painted in glow in the dark paint. During the day they “charge” in the sun and in the evening they reflect the stored light. Rust-Oleum Glow in the Dark Brush-on Paint.
Another pinner wrote, "Wet newspapers and put layers around the plants overlapping as you go; cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic; they will not get through wet newspaper. Good composting!"


The City of Melbourne has once again been recognised as a global climate leader, winning a C40 & Siemens City Climate Leadership Award for its Urban Landscapes Climate Adaptation Program.
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle accepted the award at a ceremony in New York in front of more than 250 Mayors, city planners, policy-makers, and influential thinkers from around the world. It is the second year in a row the City of Melbourne has received the prestigious award.
“The City of Melbourne implemented our Urban Landscape Adaptation Program in 2010 to protect our people, businesses, trees, and other environmental assets after more than a decade of drought, low rainfalls, and record-breaking extreme heat,” the Lord Mayor said.
“We have spent $40 million above ‘business as usual’ implementing scalable solutions to reduce our susceptibility to drought and cool our city by four degrees celsius.”
Chair of Council’s Environment Portfolio, Cr Arron Wood, said the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Strategy, Open Space Strategy, and stormwater harvesting initiatives had contributed to the Urban Landscape Adaptation Program.
“Our Urban Forest Strategy aims to double our tree canopy cover from 20 to 40 per cent to make the city cooler: in four years we’ve planted 12,000 new trees,” Cr Wood said.
“We have created an additional 10,000 sqm of green space in the city since 2012, including converting 5000 sqm from asphalt to parkland.”
“The City of Melbourne has also installed major water harvesting infrastructure at Fitzroy Gardens, Birrarung Marr, Queen Victoria Gardens, and Darling Street which provides 25 per cent of our annual landscape water requirements.”
The program was also recognised with awards from The United Nations Association of Australia and the Banksia Association in 2013. This is the second consecutive year Melbourne has won a C40 & Siemens City Climate Leadership Award, after the Melbourne Sustainable Buildings Program won the Energy Efficient Built Environment category last year.
The Lord Mayor particularly thanked City of Melbourne staff, Cr Wood and Deputy Chair of the Environment Portfolio Cr Dr Cathy Oke for their work and vision.
Further information on the awards can be found on their website.


Griselinia littoralis Variegata
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Economy or Premium SelectionEconomy - rooted into its pot but a further season before moving up a pot size.
Premium - more growth in its pot. More mature than Economy
This is a lovely evergreen shrub with thick pale green leaves with a strong creamy white variegation. Very effective for coastal conditions.


Cecil Howell is a designer, whose practice ranges from mapping, to product design, to landscape architecture. Her work is an exploration of place: how it evolves, how we connect with it, and how we can design it. Growing up in the woods of New York, her love of land is rooted in childhood walks through the forest, observing a successive ecosystem regenerating over remnant stone walls and farmlands.
Cecil approaches her work through studying how spaces are formed over time through the dynamic layering of cultural and ecological forces. Through analysis, model making, and drawing she is interested in creating narratives that tell the multi-faceted stories of a place; expanding our perspective and dialogue. This type of analysis is the point of departure for her work as a landscape architect, where she uses her research to generate creative and community-driven designs.
After 9 years of working for multiple award-winning firms, including Hargreaves, Future Green, and Margie Ruddick Landscape, Cecil created her own studio and collaborative: Object + Field, in order to expand her practice to include art, product design, and landscape architecture. Her work includes a 12-acre corporate campus in Beijing, in collaboration with the renowned artist Maya Lin, as well as a climate change resiliency study for the San Francisco Bay Area. She has received a number of awards, including the ASLA General Award of Excellence for her student work.


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Brick pavers make a simple, handsome border and work well as edging material. They're ideal for a wide border that keeps grass out of the garden, yet allows flowers etc. to spill over without intruding onto the grass.


Beginning in May 2011, the University will launch the Transformation of the Campus Landscape initiative. This bold, three-year, $22.5 million project—approved by the Villanova Board of Trustees in December 2010—is part of the implementation of the University Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan.
By modifying the layout of the campus grounds, this initiative will improve the quality of life for Villanova community members and enhance the visitor experience. The planned modifications, which are largely driven by extensive research and student feedback, aim to create a carefully-designed campus core that is highly integrated, vehicle-free, pedestrian-friendly, more accessible to people with different mobility needs, and more aesthetically beautiful.
A park-like, vehicle-free model of campus-core architectural landscaping is quite common at universities nationwide, including those that Villanova counts among its peers. However, the University’s campus will retain its unique qualities and traditional identity, with attributes including its arboretum and both historic and recent architecture.
The University tentatively plans to implement the Transformation in three phases over three years, and will shorten this timeline if construction schedules permit. Phase One is scheduled take place from May to November 2011, Phase Two from May to October 2012, and Phase Three from May to October 2013.


Public Spaces were approached by the procurement team in Cleary Doyle to come up with an all-round solution to the seating elements in The Campus Cherrywood, it had to be versatile yet with a robust and elegant style while adhering to strict budgets and production timelines.
Public Spaces recommended the Traves, a design by our partners Larus Design of Portugal. A red dot award winner on several occasions for some of their designs. The Trave range was the perfect solution it incorporated all the right materials and style the team in Murray & Associates were looking to achieve, working with the team in Larus Design we were able to modify the Trave bench to fit several difficult areas where seating was required.
Amongst those areas were a podium viewing platform/seating area. We designed a wall mounted version which then was modified in lengths and widths to suit a variety of areas in the campus so that Cleary Doyle’s could incorporate even more seating in the area not just in the courtyards and grassed areas but along the retaining walls. We even added, where needed backrests of varying lengths for extra comfort. For the large open eating areas, we modified the Trave to be used as picnic tables with matching seating, this combination was an extra addition and working with Murray & Associates we finalised the design and got production underway. This gave the local restaurants and Cafes a wonderful area for customers to sit and take in the surroundings while proving functional and hard wearing.
Public spaces are proud of the versatility and quality of all our partners and will continue to bring outstanding design and new methods and materials to our customers both old and new……


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Garden Refresh: Designing a Native Garden
March 31, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Please join us for a discussion of our native garden refresh around the entry to the Clow House on McDonald Farm. Staff members Jan Roehll and Nancy Cinatl, will discuss the steps they took to get started, the thinking that went into the native plants they chose, and how the design was laid out.
This program is sponsored in partnership with Bedrock Earthscapes.


THERE’S nothing quite like sitting in your back garden with a glass of wine or a cuppa.
If you plant the correct range of flowers, trees and shrubs, you’ll not only have a relaxing green oasis, but a large variety of birdlife to watch as they flit across the garden.
As part of the new Garden & Sound Sessions, Melville council is holding tours of some of the best private gardens in the suburb with everything from edible produce to leafy sanctuaries and dramatic landscaping. Co-curated by gardening coach and writer Casey Lister, each session includes a garden tour, special guest talk/ discussion, live music, and drinks and nibbles on arrival.
The debut event will be held at Lorraine Harrison’s garden in Alfred Cove – a green idyll with lots of tropical and rare fruit trees, cottage herbs, vegetables and other intriguing edibles.
Harrison has squeezed a hell of a lot into her 550sqm suburban block and throughout the year you might find choko vines hanging like baubles from wooden arbours, banana trees swaying in the breeze, more than 13 different varieties of fig trees, and raised garden beds with seasonal veg.
A member of the Rare Fruit Club, Harrison grows a massive range including bananas, raspberries, avocados, dragonfruit and blueberries.
She will give a talk about her experiences, inspiration and tips for creating your own food forest in a small suburban space.
They’ll also be live music from Buenos Aires performer Jere Sosa, who plays jazz, latin and acoustic-folk guitar.
“I’m excited to meet gardeners who are really passionate about the place they’ve built,” Lister says.
“I think being in nature touches on something that’s really innate in us that we have kind of forgotten.
“You can learn so much from speaking to people in their own gardens. I come away with fascinating new discoveries every time, so I hope people leave feeling really motivated and inspired to try new things in their own space.”
Other sessions lined up include Alex George’s “native forest” in Kardinya.
“Melville is brimming with incredible backyards, productive gardens and delightful green spaces that showcase the creativity and hard work, the garden owners have put into their respective patches,” says Anjea Travers, Melville Council’s events officer.
“We’re really looking forward to getting a glimpse into these backyard masterpieces and sharing the experience with the wider community.”
The first Garden & Sound Sessions at Lorraine’s garden in Alfred Cove will be held tomorrow (Sunday October 1) from 10am-12pm. Spaces are limited with tickets at melvillecity.com.au/gardensessions.


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Backyards are one of the parts of the house. When you are gathering with your family or friends at home, the backyard will be an important place. You can hold some outdoor occasions there. To make your garden more interesting, adding a fire pit will really be needed. Yes! Having a quality time with your family and friends there with the warm of the fire is a nice choice after the long weekdays. It will be nice to have a barbeque time with people around you. If you don’t have much money to have a fire pit in your garden, you can make it by yourself. You can make it as the budget you have. Here we have easy DIY fire pit Ideas for backyard landscaping you may try.
Making a fire pit is not that bad if we know the steps. First of all, choose the place. You have to make sure that the place of the fire pit is safe. You can make your fire pit with any shape you want. It can be half circle, or full circle. Choose the materials which make your fire pit feel as though it’s a seamless extension of your landscape design. You can use stone or something else which is appropriate with it. You can also choose whether woods or gas which you use for making fire. You can add some chairs or stone chairs around the pit. The chairs will make your conversation warmer with your family and friends. Adding some soft pillows on your chairs can make the sitting place more comfy. Then you can enjoy your time with your family and friends.


Looking to make your site more sustainable? Looking to live lightly, reduce your ecological footprint, and perhaps even give back to nature? Interested in reducing your dependence and become more self-sufficient? Wanting to create abundance from the resources available to you?
Afristar offers consulting services in permaculture design, site analysis, and environmental design, to help you achieve your goals of sustainability. Where applicable, Afristar can assist in program development for community engagement, training of staff and stakeholders, or the creation of land-based microenterprise on a site. Whether you are a homestead owner, a business, a community group, or a municipality, Afristar can provide professional design services to address local needs and stated priorities.
Afristar Foundation is experienced in developing permaculture designs for individual pieces of land, community and public spaces, as well as broad-scale areas such as entire wards or municipalities. The process of creating a design would incorporate the following:
- Stakeholder meeting
- Site analysis
- Site Mapping
- Permaculture Design & Report
Permaculture is a branch of ecological design and ecological engineering which develops sustainable human settlements and self-maintained agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems.
Permaculture design emphasizes patterns of landscape, function, and species assemblies. It asks the question, “Where does this element go? How can it be placed for the maximum benefit of the system?” To answer this question, the central concept of permaculture is maximizing useful connections between components and synergy of the final design. The focus of permaculture, therefore, is not on each separate element, but rather on the relationships created among elements by the way they are placed together; the whole becoming greater than the sum of its parts.
Permaculture design therefore seeks to minimize waste, human labor, and energy input by building systems with maximal benefits between design elements to achieve a high level of synergy. Permaculture designs evolve over time by taking into account these relationships and elements and can become extremely complex systems that produce a high density of food and materials with minimal input.
Permaculture draws on the application of ecological theory to analyze the characteristics of a farm, garden, or home site. Each element of a design is carefully analyzed in terms of its needs, outputs, and properties. Design elements are then assembled in relation to one another so that the products of one element feed the needs of adjacent elements. Such relationships are organized in spatial patterns common in natural systems.
Permaculture design can also work in conjunction with Holistic Goal Formation, ensuring that design outcomes are in line with major objectives and aims.


Shaughnessy is one of Vancouver’s most affluent neighbourhoods, with historic homes dating back to the 1900s.
This area of town is known to be lush with large trees and greenery lining the large blocks. Residents in this area are in the higher income bracket. In Shaughnessy you will find several private high schools, parks and community centres. VanDusen Botanical Gardens, a stunning garden sprawling over 22 hectares of lush landscape, draws visitors to take a guided tour, host an event, check out the educational exhibits, or experience the Festival of Lights. Shaughnessy is also home to the Heritage Society, which hosts historically rich tours of the village neighbourhood.


Ixiolirion montanum (I. pallasii)
- Common Name(s):
- Perennial Bulbs, Spring Bulbs
Tolerates summer drought, but requires moisture during growing season
- Late spring (May)
- Full sunlight to PM only sunlight
- 15-24 in.
- 4-6 in., 3-6 per sq. ft.
- 5 in. to base of the bulb
- Beds, rock gardens, ground covers, and woodland gardens
- Tunicated bulb
- Hardy II - Injured at temperatures below 23 degrees F (-5C) when planted
- Asia Minor, Afghanistan to Syria
NCCES plant id: 821


Island-Proof Palms: Unraveling the Strength of These Incredibly Resilient Trees!
When I think of the Caribbean, I think of postcard palm trees, white sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters. Palm trees are an iconic part of Caribbean life, culture and environment. These incredible trees are super resilient, making them perfect for withstanding the elements of harsh tropical storms and hurricanes. Not only are they incredibly strong, but they are also incredibly beautiful, and in my mind, one of the most relaxing components of the island lifestyle. In this blog, I am doing a deeper dive into the physical characteristics, origins, types, and examples of the humble palm tree, and what it is that makes them stand tall through even the toughest of conditions.
Where did Palm trees come from?
Palm trees can be traced back over 5000 years, when they were used as a food source, for constructing tools and dwellings and shade from the hot desert sun. Some might even say that the date palm is responsible for the growth of the human population! Say, what?!
Palms are native to the Caribbean islands and other tropical regions, have been around for centuries and were originally brought to the Caribbean by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers.
Types of Palm trees
There are several different types of palms, each with their own unique characteristics. The most common type is the Coconut Palm. This palm is native to the Caribbean and is one of the most resilient palms in the region. It has a thick trunk and large leaves that can withstand the strong winds and heavy rains of a hurricane. It's also responsible for providing those DELICIOUS coconuts to drink with a cute straw, soooooo #winning
The Royal Palm is a tall, slender palm tree that is native to the Caribbean. It has a thick trunk and large leaves that help to protect it from the strong winds and heavy rains of a hurricane.
The Areca Palm is native to tropical regions and is known for its large, feathery leaves. It can withstand the strong winds and heavy rains of a hurricane and is a popular landscape choice in the Caribbean.
The Date Palm is native to the Middle East but is found in many tropical regions.
The Bottle Palm is native to tropical regions and is known for its unique bottle-shaped trunk.
How Palms Survive Hurricanes
Palm trees have several characteristics that make them resilient to hurricanes:
The thick trunk of a palm is able to withstand the strong winds of a hurricane. This helps to protect them from being uprooted by the wind.
Palms forgo heavy branches for large leaves and invest more in flexibility. The main stems of some palm species can bend as much as 40 to 50 degrees before snapping, a perfect adaptation to dealing with regular storm surges. How cool is that?!
Also, palms have really dense roots. They sacrifice size for quantity. Instead of a few large roots anchored into the soil, palms produce a multitude of smaller roots that spread out into the upper layers of the soil. This is especially useful when growing in sand. By increasing the number of roots they put down, palms are able to hold on to a larger volume of soil and therefore possess a much heavier base. This keeps them stranding upright in all but the worst conditions.
Benefits of Palms
Palm trees are beneficial for many reasons. Not only are they are incredibly resilient to hurricanes and other tropical storms, making them perfect for areas that are prone to these types of storms. But these awesome trees are also so pretty, and can add beauty to any landscape. They have a unique look that makes any outdoor area look more tropical and relaxing.
Palms are a great way to add privacy to any outdoor space. The large leaves and thick trunks of these palms will create a natural barrier between you and your neighbors. Your own tropical oasis? Yes, please!!
How to Care for your Palm Trees
Caring for palm trees is relatively easy. They are resilient and can withstand a wide range of conditions, including lack of human attention haha. The most important thing to remember when is to water newly planted palm trees regularly, as they need plenty of water to establish themselves. But once they are established, you can back off on watering to a few times a week (some even less than that!)
It is also important to fertilize palms regularly. Fertilizing your palm trees will help to keep them healthy and strong. Lastly, be sure to prune palms regularly. Pruning your palms will help to keep them healthy and strong and will also help to promote new growth... And it's a great work out!! haha
If you are looking for a strong and resilient tree for your landscape, a palm is an excellent choice. Not to mention, they also look fantastic in your wardrobe!!
Soooooo, I have 3 stunning new garments to launch this week that will prove it! So don’t let a hurricane stand in the way of your tropical paradise, island girl... Because the sun is always shining and the palm trees always standing on our West Indies Wear island!
Till later this week... Keep an eye on your email, island girls! There's so much more on the horizon! 🏝😍


Grevillea lanigera pink
Genus Species: Grevillea lanigera pink
Common / Product Name: Pink Woolly
Habit: SMALL SHRUB (SS)
Height x Width: 0.5 – 1m x 1.00 – 1.00m
Pruning: Remove spent flowers annually
Frost Tolerance: Medium
Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance: Medium / Well Drained
Coastal Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Origin: Australian Plant
Flowering: starts: Late Winter / ends: Late Spring
Flower Colour: Pink with Cream centre
Irrigation: Yes requires summer watering.
Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -1°C for short periods once established. Some frost damage below -3°C. Use a product called Envy to protect plants from frost.
Upper Temperatures: Temperatures to the Low 40’s°C for short periods.
Fertilising: Slow release low phosphorus fertilizer.
Environment: Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.


Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
I must admit to a certain amount of bias when it comes to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. 23 years ago I worked at the original location of what was then known as the National Wildflower Research Center. Much of our focus was on raising the funds to build the beautiful facility now located in Circle C Ranch, about a 20 minute drive south of the city. I had a chance to see the architectural drawings of the new site before I resigned, which makes it that much more special to now walk around the grounds and see those drawings brought to life.
I love the way traditional building materials have been merged with a much more modern form, which results in a look that’s simple and uncluttered, yet so welcoming. There are wide covered porches, cisterns that collect the rainwater from the roofs, a beautiful gift shop and an inviting little cafe. Strolling along the extensive pathways, it’s the attention to detail that continually surprises. There’s something to see everywhere you turn, not just for adults, but also for children.
Toward the back of the grounds, there is a fantastic area where you’ll find a maze, a waterfall, a tunnel, an area where running water passes through a limestone formation, logs for children to play on, huge child sized nests made with some very large twigs, tepees and more. I can’t imagine any adult who can walk through that space and not latch on to some strong memories of childhood playtime.
We visited the Wildflower Center at the beginning of winter, which isn’t exactly an ideal time to visit a garden, but there was so much to see in the way of architecture, hardscape, art and informal as well as formal planting areas that you don’t end up feeling that you’re missing out on anything. I have to add though that we’ve already decided that we’re returning in the spring. What a beautiful sight it must be to see the fields covered in wildflowers!


You need to take the time to fulfill with the landscaper. You need to talk to them about what you are looking for, and they require to help you develop a design you will love.
How will you landscape be used? An excellent design is great, but it has to be practical too. They require to understand how you are going to use your lawn and who else will be using it. This will make a big difference in the style. landscape design a backyard Sutherland Shire. If you like to host huge parties that you want a function such as a big patio.
You desire your lawn to be functional and gorgeous. You must stroll around the lawn with the landscaper and talk about the things you already like about your backyard and some of the things you do not like.
Having a negative experience can make an individual careful of working with a new landscaper. Landscapers will desire to avoid things that customers do not like. Take a walk around and see the designs that look attractive and the ones that do not look so excellent.
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Various plants will need different levels of maintenance. If not they require plants that are easy to take care of.
The landscaper may have to suggest some ideas as far as coloring goes. Budgeting Information This is another concern that is going to require to be brought up.
The cost of the task need to be discussed upfront so everyone is on the same page about what can be done. Is There a Personalized 3D Style?
While a drawing or perhaps a 2D image is accommodating individuals will be impressed at the design when they can see it in 3D. This brand-new technology can likewise allow the landscaper to include furniture, little information, in addition to textures to their design. When an individual sees their project in 3D, they become really thrilled about it – front yard landscaping design Sutherland Shire.
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There are numerous options from the type of plants to use to where the outdoor furniture is going to be. This new technology is a fantastic way to develop new designs and see the landscaping ideas come to life.
Are there above ground stuctural factors I need to be concerned with for my exterior landscape? Do I have a budget plan and is it practical? There are many more questions to ask prior to moving forward on a garden style strategy.
It may benefit you to seek advice from a garden designer or landscape designer and see if working with an expert is the instructions that best fits you – Sutherland Shire landscaping design. ** All b/w illustrations Residential Landscape Architecture, style process for the Private Residence by Booth/Hiss. Color illustration Todd Haiman Landscape Style 2016.
As a designer, I’ve ended up being rather proficient at this throughout the years so before you go charging into your next on-site assessment, here is my step-by-step guide to distilling the dollar value from your brand-new consumer. Step One Prepare Your Consumer Ahead of Time Rather than simply springing the question on your possible customer and putting them on the area for an answer, assist them be prepared to have a response by planting the seed early on.
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Use this as a chance to provide something to believe about in between the call and the time you satisfy on website. You’re not inquiring to offer you a response right away, you’re asking them to make the time to think of it. Here’s some of the things I say: “I’m actually anticipating meeting you on -day, before you go, among the things I was hoping you might have a think about before we satisfy is just how much you’re believing you wish to purchase this job.””I’m unsure if you’ve currently believed about this and I do not need a response from you now, because I know this is a truly uncomfortable subject to go over, however it will really assist me to ensure you get the finest worth for money if I have some idea of the budget we’ll be working within.””To provide you a concept, my clients generally return to me with a figure variety to the nearby $5k, so for example $45-50thousand.
The last thing I desire you to experience is a bunch of surprise surprises. We like to get things right from the start. If you could have a think about that, it would be a terrific help. If you’re not exactly sure where to start, I’ll bring some examples of previous tasks and we can talk more about it in person.””Oh, and if you might bring some images or printouts of the sorts of things you’ve seen prior to that you actually like, that would be truly practical too.


Every garden, backyard or window box has a predominant function: it may be to give the owner pleasure by presenting a riot of colour or a subtle blending of flowers and foliage. Other gardens may be the basis of a collector’s paradise, provide plants for flower arranging or provender for the hungry flock which returns to the roost at the end of every school or working day, as well as giving the dog a place to run after his ball, or the children somewhere to bring their friends to play. A garden’s main use plays a large part in its design.
If you just want to relax and admire the wonders of nature without too much effort, you should aim for a lot of permanent, low-maintenance tree and shrub plantings with plenty of low-growing evergreen ground cover, and comparatively large areas of attractive paving. If, on the other hand, you cannot resist buying something every time you go to a garden centre and intend to cram every plant in creation into your piece of God’s earth, you will want more space given over to beds and borders than lawned and paved areas. If you are heavily into self-sufficiency, you will need to give far more of your garden over to fruit and vegetable production than ornamental plants, terraces, and lawns. If you are a pillar of your local flower arranging club you will be looking for sites for cut flowers and shrubs which do not take exception to being hacked about for greenery. If barbecues and alfresco meals and parties are your thing of the moment, then you should be thinking about sunny, sheltered sitting and patio areas, and perhaps a tree of two to provide some light shade in the hottest part of the day.
Once you have a general idea of what you are looking for in the way of a garden, you must then give some thought to the permanent features which will affect your design.
Gardens attached to bungalows require slightly different treatment from those belonging to houses, as it is very easy to dominate a low building by planting too much tall stuff, especially if it is not a very big plot. Taller properties are not affected quite as much by this sense of proportion, though bear in mind the detrimental structural effect of planting unsuitably large trees too close to buildings. Cottage gardens can benefit from an informal approach, especially if suitable subjects (hollyhocks, herbs, etc) are favoured. Of course, if it is a balcony attached to a tenth-storey flat, then the style is a bit limited!
The period of construction can sometimes play a part in design — for example, ultra-modern architecture blends well with mass plantings, paving features and ornamental walling constructed of contemporary building materials. On the other hand, a pre-war semi can benefit from a slightly more traditional approach, though again personal preference is possibly a more influential factor.


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If you are looking for inspiration for the product of your outside siting room, you have actually concerned the appropriate place. In this post, we have actually gathered a great deal of concepts which could assist you to starting intending real yard oasis that you have consistently desired. In the gallery here, you'll locate a type of styles of decorating, and all you have to do is to choose your favorite. As time passes, climate is much better and you can once again focus on improving your lawn. With a little initiative as well as without investing a great deal of money, you could make your outdoor sitting room to look remarkable. If you grow some blossoms and it will be even more colorful and also to complete the feeling of leisure you can make a little pond or fountain. Outdoor lights beautify outside living spaces as well as improve your building decorating. There are different kinds of exterior lights utilized for decks and also terraces, balcony decorating as well as yard style. LED lights are reliable as well as extremely attractive, eco friendly and also stylish. Outside illumination design is a crucial as well as prominent element of outdoor residence design for numerous factors. LED lights for exterior rooms are affordable, and also the bulbs last a lot longer than standard illumination installations. Outside lights with LED bulbs are great for yard product, balcony decorating or yard styles.
You could decorate plants and also sculptures with exterior lights or hang them adding wonderful tones to outdoor home or business decorating. Contemporary illumination installations and also handmade hanging lights make wonderful. Outdoor lights produce safe as well as attractive setting, extending building insides as well as creating beautiful outside living spaces out in the yard. Without the correct lighting style, individuals will be tripping over things. Outside lights turn yard designs, porches, verandas and terraces right into inviting and also pleasurable rooms.
Lovely floral gardens, trees and hedges look marvelous highlighted with outdoor lights. Attractive, practical as well as innovative lighting improves lovely yard layout and also stylishly embellishes verandas, outdoor patios, open decks, terraces as well as patios. Innovative outside lights make individuals feel comfortable as well as happy when they are sitting outside in their backyard or on their terraces and also porches. Radiant at night outdoor lights create a relaxing atmosphere for spending terrific time with close friends or relative. Innovative, modern lights or exterior lights in vintage design add a sense of comfort to yard designs as well as terrace designing during the night time.
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This park features gorgeous walks, wide gardens, and exquisite sculptures, all of which were created with inspiration from nature. We will take you on an in-depth exploration of this renowned site accredited by the Catalan tourism authority, where you can check out some of its most gorgeous vistas.
Enjoy a walking tour of Park Guell with our expert guide, and soak in stunning views of Barcelona while exploring this green park with modernist structures and rainbow-colored ceramic tiles.
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Deep Roots Hosts Virtual Plan It Native Conference
Deep Roots and its partners present the annual Plan It Native Landscapes Conference. This year’s event features live online content that can be accessed from anywhere, plus in-person Kansas City field trips for the best of both worlds! The conference takes place September 22-24, three half-days packed with interactive sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and opportunities to connect with the native plant community.
About Deep Roots
Deep Roots is a not-for-profit organization comprised of multi-sector partners working to increase native plant landscapes. Our mission is to encourage the appreciation, conservation, and use of native plants in the heartland. Following in Olmsted’s footsteps, Deep Roots is an organization that focuses on the benefits of native landscape design and conservation while emphasizing the values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Native landscapes contribute to improving public health, smart urban planning, and much more!
Deep Roots’ partners consist of small and large businesses, municipalities, state government agencies, parks departments, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Partners collaborate to share resources, opportunities, and create synergy to plant more native species and provide education that results in more native landscapes.
In 2019, Deep Roots created the Plan It Native Landscapes Conference to help increase the collective native plant expertise of the region. In 2020, more than 560 people from 40 states and 4 countries attended online.
Plan It Native 2021
Plan It Native provides education relevant to professionals (a minimum of 9 CEUs are available for landscape architects), native plant enthusiasts, and home gardeners. Whatever your experience with native plants, you will find resources to grow your knowledge. You’ll learn from speakers who understand your challenges and provide expert advice to help you advance.
Plan It Native is organized into three tracks:
• Design & Business – From formal to naturalistic, from the greenhouse to the retail counter to your front yard, these sessions will help you create more beautiful and beneficial projects.
• Land Stewardship & Management – Sessions on the establishment, restoration, and management of native woodland, wetland, riparian, and prairie.
• Policy & Communications – A new track for this year, these sessions will help you build awareness and action for native plants within your community.
With daily keynote speakers, and a wealth of virtual networking opportunities, Plan It Native is far more than just a webinar! Along with 18 concurrent sessions in the three tracks, attendees will also enjoy keynote sessions from these notable experts:
Nancy R. Lee, founder Social Marketing, Inc.
Nancy Lee has more than 30 years of professional marketing experience, with special expertise in Social Marketing, the proven discipline for behavior change for social good.
Wambui Ippolito, Horticulturist and Landscape Designer
She is the 2021 Best in Show award winner at the Philadelphia Flower Show. She is the first Black woman ever to win and first solo female Major Exhibitor to do so.
Dr. Peter Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Gardens
Author of numerous leading textbooks and several hundred scholarly articles, Dr. Raven has been a tireless champion of sustainability and biodiversity, earning him the plaudit of “Hero for the Planet” from Time.


Author: Patrick Whitefield
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing, 2002
Soft Cover, 8.0"x10.5", 160 pages
This highly practical, yet inspiring book gives you everything you need to know in order to create a beautiful and productive forest garden. Whitefield painstakingly reviews all aspects of a forest garden from why you might want to build one to the design, the main components, basic principles, land preparation, as well as plant, tree, and shrub selection.
Forest gardening is an important element of permaculture. This book explains in detail permaculture design for temperate climates and contains much of interest for anybody wanting to introduce sustainable practices into their garden.
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WORK has started on the long-awaited Mandjar Square redevelopment.
The public open space between Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Reading Cinemas and the Boardwalk provides space for events and activities and a link between the Boardwalk and Mandurah Ocean Marina.
The infrastructure and landscape treatments in the area have deteriorated over the past 20 years and now need upgrading.
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The layout and amenity also needs improvement to create a flexible community space.
The $2 million project will be undertaken in four stages.
Stage 1 will take around eight weeks and include underground services, water and power, and improvements to lighting and pavements.
Work already started included stormwater demolition work and improvements to existing stormwater infrastructure.
Once work is completed, the area will be fully reinstated in time for the Stretch Arts Festival on May 6 and 7.
After the festival, the second part of Stage 1 will include the removal of lighting, bollards, paving and timber decking around the trees, water and electrical services and the installation of new lighting, paving and a grassed area.
Work is limited to the existing paved area.
There will be provision for pedestrian access at all times but vehicles will be unable to access the area.
City of Mandurah is working with surrounding businesses to minimise any inconvenience.


Little nursery plan thoughts are difficult to track down. A little nursery configuration is not the same as other nursery plans. Space assumes a significant part in little nursery plan thoughts. The nursery shouldn’t appear to be exceptionally populated and yet it ought to give a total entire to the home.
It ought not be a different element yet go about as a total unit with the house. Garden plan thoughts for little region by and large mean to spruce up the house more than officially plant trees. It can likewise be a quiet region where you can rest during the nights.
Since space is a requirement, you can utilize bends to make the region look greater. Bends made in a progression of organizations make the little space garden look greater. You should simply interface those bends. Equal bends can likewise be utilized and they help to provide the impression with that the space of the nursery is bigger than it really is.
You can utilize Blue Salvia to interface three establishing districts. Whenever you have created the nursery you can conceal it structure the central avenue. For this reason you can utilize an assortment of plants including the Yaupon Holly. This gives a touch of protection to your little nursery.
Be that as it may, just trees and the size of the nursery are Shrewsbury garden design sufficiently not. Surfaces can likewise have a major influence in extending the size of a little nursery. However you can pick your own surface, you may likewise involve block for the porch region, normal stone for the strolling region and a squashed stone that differences with the environmental elements for the remainder of the area.
However, imagine a scenario in which weeds strike. To battle this, you need to utilize an expert weed obstruction. This guarantees that weeds don’t approach your blissful safeguarded place.
These are a portion of the nursery plan thoughts. The thoughts above can be utilized to establish the ideal climate for a little nursery however that doesn’t mean why you shouldn’t utilize your own thoughts. You can likewise look for proficient assistance for better little nursery plan thoughts to help you out with the setting of your nursery.


Riven VIISI® Prest® Brick
Riven Prest® Brick replicates the look of stone with contoured sides and a face textured to simulate natural riven stone. Riven refers to the surface of flags, which is a natural bedding plane within the rock from which the flagstone is quarried. A natural riven surface is achieved by splitting blocks of stone, creating uneven surfaces with crevices and clefts. Because Riven Prest® Brick has a wider joint style, Polymeric Sand is recommended for joint filling.
- Consists of five rectangular pieces
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- Polymeric Sand is recommended for joint filling
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SHANE Rattenbury has announced the public consultation phase of upgrade planning for Evatt and Florey.
“Design ideas for Evatt shops include new pavement surfacing to improve accessibility and appearance, new lighting, new picnic tables and seating, new bike racks, improved access to Clancy Street as well as some new tree plantings,” Shane said.
“Design ideas for Florey shops also include new pavement surfacing, lighting and bike racks as well as new café-style tables and a seat under a shade structure. A paved area at the entrance to the car park is also proposed to signal a slow speed environment and encourage motorists to be more aware of pedestrians.
“We are now seeking further feedback from the community on the sketch plans to help finalise design plans for future upgrades at these two shopping centres.
You can get involved on the Time to Talk website.


A Trip to Paradise
Imagine that you are in Paradise among a great variety of rare and exotic trees and plants. Paradise Garden or Hesede Forest Nursery is an arboretum in Hesede Forest between Haslev and Næstved. The history of Paradise Garden can be traced 200 years back, when Hesede Forest Nursery was established by Gisselfeld Kloster in 1813. The forest nursery closed in 1925, but the exotic vegetation which had been planted kept on growing, and today it consists of a unique collection of rare, evergreen, and deciduous trees. Later Paradise Garden became an arboretum which aroused great interest both among experts and ordinary guests in the forest. In 2009 Paradise Garden went through a comprehensive renovation, and a small information house was established in a previous stable.


Soil is at the heart of gardening
Healthy soil grows healthy vibrant gardens.
After increasing your soil’s organic matter to increase water retention, mulching and using drip irrigation drastically reduces water use. But we can go a few steps further to reduce water loss. These “extra” measures make a huge difference in arid climates.
Australian permaculture guru, Geoff Lawton has a few good suggestions in his video, Permaculture Soils.
Written on Friday, August 21, 2015 in Soil in Landscaping
In the last blog, I covered how to retain more water in the soil, by increasing organic matter and mulching. This week I’m covering how to water different types of soil. Let us make sure that every drop of water is used!
Written on Thursday, August 13, 2015 in Landscaping & Soil
With all the chitchat about drip irrigation and water conservation on social media, you would think that it’s the only way to reduce watering in the garden. But it’s not true. The soil holds the key to lower water bills, and the techniques are simple and low-cost. Increasing soil organic matter and mulching are the […]
Written on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Plants & Soils


Tree City honors awarded
The City of Wapakoneta was recognized April 9 as a Tree City USA in the Northwest Ohio awards ceremony co-hosted by the City of Kenton, the Village of Mt. Victory, and their Tree Commissions. This is the 27th time our community has been honored with this nationally recognized award.
The awards were presented to the Tree City USA communities by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. The title of “Tree City USA” was bestowed upon Wapakoneta for its ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive street tree management program.
The program is guided by the city’s Tree Commission and the municipal government.
According to Mayor Rodney Metz, Wapakoneta’s Tree Commission began about 30 years ago in 1983. A big part of the commission’s work is working with residents.
“We’ll look for trees that seem to be in trouble,” Metz said, “and invariably the resident will come out we’ll talk about the tree and what we think it needs.”
For a complete story, see the Saturday, April 19, 2014, edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.


4 Easy Steps to Whip Your Overgrown Flower Bed Into Shape
Spring is in the air (finally) and if you’ve overlooked your flower beds this winter, now is the time to give them the TLC they probably desperately crave.
If you’re dreading the shame of seeing how forlorn your beds are, coupled with the thought of how much time you’ll have to put in get them back to their glorious former selves, then never fear.
Part of the fun with gardening is the creativity and innovation that comes along with making a garden shine.
No matter if you’re a busy body short on time or just want some easy hacks so you can enjoy the spring sunshine instead of laboring away, our post has got you covered!
The best way to get your flower beds back on track is to start with a fresh slate. Remove your plants and pot them for the time being, then proceed to pull out the weeds that might’ve taken over.
Now that the area is clean and free of the weedy mess, it’s time to focus on boosting soil nutrition and improving drainage.
Layer the compost
Next comes composting to provide the soil in your flower beds with ample nutrients. Start by raking the topsoil layer, clearing it of any rocks, roots, and debris.
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic compost over the moist soil in the bed, using a shovel to fold it into the soil about a foot deep.
Bring on the plants
Next, it’s time to get dirty and implement your plant design. If you’re using your old plants that were set aside in pots, dig fresh holes where you want them to go and make sure the holes are the same depth as the previous ones.
Once your plants are arranged as desired, water them until small puddles form at the base of each plant.
Apply mulch or gravel
You’re almost at the end of your refreshed flower bed adventure. To improve drainage and streamline the aesthetic of your beds, apply a layer of organic mulch or gravel, covering the soil.
Mulch and gravel are optimal choices since they are easy to apply and are low maintenance, lasting for months. These materials ensure moisture is evenly distributed between plants, and are also effective for keeping weeds from taking root.


These three techniques present stamped concrete which has a coloration and condition comparable to the natural developing materials. Furthermore, it is longer-Long lasting than paved stone, and continue to resembles the glimpse.
A concrete walkway, stamped While using the exact ashlar slate sample utilized for the patio, prospects down to a 2nd a lot more-secluded patio with an outdoor hearth pit. Seat walls comprised of concrete pavers retain the yard’s sloped terrain and build a sexy patio border.
Even so, since the marketplace grew more stamping styles have been becoming created in conjunction with a lot of different types of stains. Another edge to making use of stamped concrete is that it might be applied to many alternative surfaces and textures, for example driveways, highways, patios, decks, as well as flooring In the residence.
By imprinting styles in freshly placed concrete, it is possible to obtain the superior-finish seem of stone or brick pavement-and sometimes at a decreased Price Stamped concrete, normally referred to as textured or imprinted concrete, is concrete that replicates stones for instance slate and flagstone, tile, brick and even Wooden. Perfect for beautifying pool decks, driveways, entries, courtyards, and patios, stamped concrete is the proper outside paving decision. Not too long ago, stamped concrete is becoming a preferred choice for lots of homeowners mainly because it offers a wide array of choices With regards to concrete sample and concrete hues. A further variable contributing to its acceptance is its selling price.
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The pattern is the shape with the area from the stamped concrete. The pattern reflects the shape from the normal setting up material. The sample is produced by imprinting the concrete Soon after it's been poured that has a "concrete stamp".
Concrete stamping may be the course of action which makes use of the concrete stamps to help make the pattern within the stamped concrete.
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The flexibility of stamped concrete to resemble other creating elements will make stamped concrete a less expensive substitute to employing These other genuine supplies including stone, slate or brick.
When the look of a concrete patio is conceived Along with the landscaping firmly in your mind, lovely factors transpire. That was the case for this yard patio challenge in Silverdale, Clean.
To give the patio the look of pure bluestone, the base concrete was coloured using a pale blue coloration hardener and afterwards accented with customized-blended highlight colours. Fake grout lines amongst the stones provide the patio a lovely, hand-laid stone look.
A colored and stamped concrete patio is an ideal attractive "flooring" for out of doors entertaining areas, supplying all The fantastic thing about an indoor ground together with the exceptional longevity and weather resistance of exterior concrete. Much more homeowners will also be noticing that a stamped concrete patio can provide them with the superior-close look of all-natural stone, but at a A lot lower price tag.
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Explore our range of Topsoil from industry leading brands. One of our main renowned brands is Bradstone that we work closely with.
Our Range of Topsoil
Topsoil has lately been in demand as it has multiple uses for example it can be used as decoration for paths or on beddings and borders, restore plants and finally ideal for around kids playgrounds. All of our different types of products are long lasting packed with vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and can instantly have a huge impact on your garden.
Why Choose Topsoil?
You should choose our Topsoil for your garden as:
It isn’t very expensive and can be used in so many different ways for example to fill pathways, on beddings and borders in the garden, to suppress weeds and for kids playgrounds.
Topsoil is suitable for children’s playgrounds as it provides them with a softer fall rather than concrete. It also protects your garden from wear and tear and if eventually you do not want a playground you can use it for other flower beds or paths so it is not wasted and can be reused.
- Topsoil comes in different sizes, colours and textures to suit your garden. It’s a safer option than a hard floor as it prevents any slips and trips.
- Topsoil can also be used in chickens and rabbit pens providing them with a comfortable home.
- They last for a long time so it’s simple to look after and you don’t have to change it frequently.
- They come in many different styles and textures from large topsoil to fine topsoil.
- Topsoil is the perfect way in gaining good quality soil. It can be by itself or even mixed with already existing soil even if it’s of poor quality. The topsoil will improve its quality greatly by adding key nutrients back into it.
- Topsoil is inexpensive and can completely transform a shabby garden into a thriving one.
- Great for courtyards or patios where no natural soil exists.
- Topsoil Bulk Bags are ideal to use underneath new turf or seeds as they are high quality.
- Top Dressing Bulk Bags are good to use for grass that’s patchy when you are re-seeding them. They are used as a dressing to improve lawns and pitches.
- The Compost Organic Multi Purpose Bulk Bags are suitable for any planting projects as they are 100% organic and help to revive any poor soil with their rich nutrients. They can tackle every planting job you have as they have a neutral pH. As these bags are packed with so many good nutrients, vitamins and minerals it feeds your plants from the roots up. Also it is good to mix in with poor soil as it can be salvaged with the help of this bag.
- Then we have the Topsoil Bordermate Bulk Bag which is designed for the use of restoring flower beds and also borders. This bulk bag is a combination of high-quality lawnmate and organic horse and chicken manure.
- Applying thick layers of any bark to your garden will decorate it giving it an attractive finished look. Also it helps to restore the underneath soil, protects against any weeds and over time will hugely improve the structure of your soil.
- Topsoil is perfect to cover any empty areas of soil you may have providing with a sleek tidy finish. You can also add the bark around flowers as it is also contains good nutrients making your flowers shine through it.


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Construction for the Hawkins Cove Ravine Restoration Project in Annapolis, commenced in early January 2018. The crew began by clearing brush and trees from the area the ravine travels through, and laid down pallets in order to prevent equipment from sinking into the mud. During this process, decisions were made regarding which trees to preserve or take down. The trees situated closest to the construction area are protected with wooden boards tied around the trunks.
During the second week of work, the creation of riffles, rocky patches in the ravine that work to slow down water, prevent sediment flow, and create pools of water, was underway.


Living in Texas, especially South Texas, means water is almost as precious as gold. Water restrictions are just a part of daily life, and nothing suffers more for it than our lawns. If you’re looking to build a new house or are considering landscaping alternatives, consider xeriscaping.
If you’re not familiar with the term, xeriscaping is landscaping and gardening that minimizes the need for supplemental water from irrigation by using plants natural to the environment. In fact, a xeriscaped yard uses about half the water of a traditional yard.
Other Benefits of Xeriscaping:
- No need for pesticides or fertilizers.
- It’s pollution free.
- It creates a natural habitat for your local wildlife.
- It requires a lot less maintenance, so it’s perfect for families who are always on the go or travel a lot.
- Drought-proofing with Xeriscaping is a great way to improve the value of your property.
Beautiful and Green (sustainable)
Unfortunately, xeriscaping has earned a bad reputation as being unattractive. Sure, this type of landscaping means that you may not have an endless carpet of feather-soft grass in your front yard, but let’s face it, even with unlimited watering, that’s just not realistic. Still, this doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beauty for practicality.
At Stone Creek Custom Homes, we work with some of the best landscape designers who seamlessly combine their knowledge with your own personal aesthetics to create a stunning outdoor environment for our client’s new homes.
Here are some things to keep in mind for your own Xeriscaped yard:
- If you like to have a colorful yard, you can plant native wildflowers that are as hardy as they are gorgeous.
- Use structures like walkways, pavers, stairs, a small bridge or other aesthetic elements, such as fountains, to minimize the need for plant life.
- Make sure to consider the overall style of your home to help inspire the outdoor environment.
- If you want to do some pre-planning and designing on your own, make a sun chart that delineates how much sun and where your property gets throughout the day. This will help you properly match the right plants with your home’s sunlight exposure.
- Get your soil analyzed. You can send in samples to your local agricultural government office. This will help you determine what plants are realistically sustainable on your land and where your soil might need to be augmented.
Feel free to call us at your convenience at 210-494-5400 to discuss your own home and xeriscaping needs! Also, if you’d like to be added to our private email list to receive the newsletter, please sign up here.


When you first moved into your new home, you were probably looking forward to using a large piece of your property for a nice garden. You could possibly have gone to the nearest lawn and garden store and bought whatever plant and flowers seemed nice. After you planted them, they most likely stopped growing or just simply died. This really is mostly because you failed to make sure that the plants you purchased would respond good to the soil and the amount of sunlight your new garden gets. Here are some tips that may help you stay on track with your gardening.
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The first point to think about is the kind of soil you have. Specific kinds of soil can hang on to moisture for a long time despite the fact that others may dry up quickly. This is dependent upon how rapidly the soil can take in the water when it rains or when you water your garden. If you discover that the soil tends to dry quickly, in all probability you'll want to get plants that don't need as much water. In case your soil is likely to stay wet after a rain, then you definitely want to get plants that can handle a lot of water. This really is only the beginning to find the right plants for your garden.
Another thing to think about is how much sunlight the backyard receives every day. You may have plants that thrive in bright sunlight. You will also have plants that can't deal with too much sunlight and simply die. The same goes for shady gardens, meaning gardens that don't get very much sunlight but are in shady areas of your property. Be sure that what ever amount of sunlight your garden is getting you choose plants that can survive in that lighting.
Another thing to think about is making sure that the plants are not too close together. In the event that plants are too close together, they'll be fighting for nutrients and water. If you don't pay attention to this, your plants could end up dying. Thus, you should make certain that you maintain 1 1/2 feet to 2 feet of space between each plant. And in case you choose larger plants or plants will grow to be rather large, be sure to keep some extra space.
By doing these uncomplicated tips, you have no problems raising a healthy and beautiful garden. The garden will even require less upkeep than if you threw caution to the wind. Remember that your garden is to be looked at and appreciated instead of something that needs to taken care of perpetually.


Wood chips are small pieces of wood that are used for various purposes. They are created by chipping or shredding larger pieces of wood using specialized equipment. Wood chips can be made from a variety of wood species, including hardwoods and softwoods, and are used in a wide range of applications.
Uses of Wood Chips
Wood chips are used for many purposes, including:
Types of Wood Chips
There are two main types of wood chips: hardwood and softwood. Hardwood chips are made from deciduous trees such as oak, maple, and hickory, and are often used for animal bedding and fuel. Softwood chips are made from coniferous trees such as pine and fir, and are commonly used for landscaping mulch and fuel.
Wood chips can also be classified by their size, with larger chips being used for animal bedding and fuel, and smaller chips being used for landscaping and gardening.
Wood chips are considered to be a sustainable and environmentally friendly product, as they are made from a renewable resource and can be produced locally. However, it is important to ensure that wood chips are sourced responsibly, as unsustainable logging practices can have negative environmental impacts.
In addition, wood chips should be used in a way that maximizes their environmental benefits. For example, using wood chips as fuel for high-efficiency heating systems can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels.
Wood chips are a versatile and sustainable product with a wide range of uses. They can be used for landscaping, animal bedding, fuel, and composting, among other applications. When sourced responsibly and used in a way that maximizes their environmental benefits, wood chips can provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional products.
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