FAQs Limestone Retaining Walls
Do you need Planning Permission for Retaining Wall
In Perth, the local council or shire governs the rules and regulations for building retaining walls. The requirements for planning permission for building a limestone retaining wall can vary depending on the specific location and circumstances of the project. Generally, if the retaining wall is less than 500mm in height, it may not require planning permission, but it is always best to check with the local council or shire to confirm. If the retaining wall is over 500mm in height, planning permission is likely to be required, and you will need to submit a development application to the local council or shire for approval. It is important to note that other regulations or permits may be required, such as a building permit or engineering certification, depending on the size and complexity of the retaining wall project. It is recommended to consult with a professional contractor or designer who is familiar with local regulations to ensure that all requirements are met before proceeding with the project.
How do you Build a Limestone Wall
Building a limestone wall requires careful planning, preparation, and execution to ensure a stable and long-lasting structure. Here are the general steps involved in building a limestone wall:
- Plan the design and layout of the wall: Determine the location, height, and shape of the wall, and mark out the area where the wall will be built. Determine the type and size of limestone blocks to be used.
- Excavate the area: Excavate the area to the depth and width required for the wall's foundation. Ensure that the foundation is level and compacted.
- Lay the first course of blocks: Lay the first course of blocks along the foundation, ensuring that they are level and straight. Use a spirit level to check the level of each block.
- Lay subsequent courses: Lay subsequent courses of blocks on top of the first course, ensuring that each block is level and straight. Use a rubber mallet to tap the blocks into place gently.
- Cut and shape the blocks: Cut and shape the blocks as needed to fit the design and layout of the wall. This may require the use of a diamond saw or chisel.
- Install drainage: Install drainage behind the wall to prevent water from accumulating and causing damage to the wall. This may involve the use of gravel or drainage pipes.
- Backfill and compact: Backfill the area behind the wall and compact the soil to provide stability and support for the wall.
- Finish the wall: Finish the wall by applying mortar or other sealants between the blocks to provide additional stability and strength.
It is important to note that building a limestone wall can be a complex and labour-intensive process. Hiring a professional contractor or designer with experience in building limestone walls is recommended to ensure that the wall is built to the highest safety and quality standards.
Should I Seal a Limestone retaining wall
Whether or not to seal a limestone retaining wall is a matter of personal preference and the project's specific circumstances. Here are some factors to consider when deciding whether to seal a limestone retaining wall:
- Protection against weathering: Sealing the limestone can help protect it from weathering caused by rain, wind, and sun exposure. Sealing can also help prevent the limestone from fading or discolouring over time.
- Stain protection: Sealing can also help protect the limestone from stains caused by soil, leaves, or other debris that may collect on the wall.
- Aesthetic appeal: Sealing can enhance the natural beauty of the limestone and give it a glossy or matte finish, depending on the type of sealer used.
On the other hand, some homeowners may prefer the natural look and texture of the unsealed limestone. Additionally, sealing the limestone can make repairing or replacing individual blocks more challenging if needed. Ultimately, the decision to seal a limestone retaining wall will depend on your preferences and the specific circumstances of your project. If you are unsure, it is recommended to consult with a professional contractor or designer to determine the best approach for your retaining wall.
What are the Advantages of a Limestone Retaining Wall
Limestone is a popular building material that offers several advantages, including:
- Durability: Limestone is a strong and durable material that can withstand heavy use and extreme weather conditions, making it ideal for use in construction projects such as retaining walls, flooring, and countertops.
- Aesthetics: Limestone has a natural, earthy look that can add a timeless and elegant look to any building or landscaping project.
- Versatility: Limestone can be cut and shaped into various sizes and shapes, making it suitable for use in different construction and landscaping designs.
- Thermal insulation: Limestone has natural thermal insulation properties, which can help regulate the temperature inside a building and reduce energy costs.
- Fire resistance: Limestone is naturally fire-resistant, making it safe for building use.
- Low maintenance: Limestone is relatively low maintenance and can be cleaned easily with soap and water, making it a practical option for flooring and other surfaces.
- Availability: Limestone is widely available in many areas, making it a cost-effective option for construction projects.
Overall, limestone is a durable, versatile, and aesthetically appealing material that offers several advantages in construction and landscaping projects. Its availability, low maintenance requirements, and natural properties make it an attractive choice for homeowners and builders alike.
What are the Disadvantages of Limestone Retaining Walls
While limestone has many advantages, it also has some disadvantages that should be considered when using it in construction or landscaping projects.
Here are some of the disadvantages of limestone:
- Porousness: Limestone is a porous material, which means that it can absorb liquids and moisture. This can lead to staining or discolouration of the limestone, making it more susceptible to erosion or weathering.
- Softness: While limestone is a durable material, it is relatively soft compared to other stone types, such as granite or marble. This means that it can be more easily scratched, chipped, or damaged.
- Reactivity: Limestone is a reactive material that can be affected by exposure to acids, such as those found in some cleaning products or fertilizers. This can lead to discolouration or damage to the limestone.
- Cost: While limestone is a relatively affordable material, it can be more expensive than other construction materials, such as concrete or timber.
- Limited availability: While limestone is widely available in many areas, it may not be readily available in some regions, which can increase the cost of sourcing and transporting it.
- Environmental concerns: The quarrying and processing of limestone can have environmental impacts, such as soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat destruction.
Overall, while limestone has many advantages, it is important to consider these disadvantages when deciding whether to use it in a construction or landscaping project. Proper maintenance and care can help mitigate some of these issues, but weighing the costs and benefits of using limestone in any project is important.
Why is Limestone Good for Retaining Walls
Limestone is a popular choice for retaining walls for several reasons:
- Durability: Limestone is a strong and durable material that is able to withstand a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme temperatures. This makes it ideal for use in retaining walls exposed to the elements.
- Availability: Limestone is widely available in many areas, making it a cost-effective option for retaining walls.
- Aesthetic appeal: Limestone has a natural, earthy look that can add a timeless and elegant look to any landscaping project.
- Versatility: Limestone can be cut and shaped into various sizes and shapes, making it suitable for use in different retaining wall designs.
- Low Maintenance: Limestone is relatively low maintenance and can be cleaned easily with soap and water, making it a practical option for retaining walls.
- Environmentally Friendly: Limestone is a natural material that can be sourced locally, making it an environmentally friendly option for retaining walls.


Landfill Is No Solution For a Waterfront Design
Published: May 1, 1994
To the Editor:
In his March 20 Soapbox article "Missing the Boat on the Waterfront," Kevin Bone makes a number of good points about the under-utilization of New York City's waterfront. However, the Waterfront Committee of the American Planning Association's Metro Chapter, of which we are members, believes that Mr. Bone himself is "missing the boat" when he suggests that landfill or offshore platforms are the answer to creating desirable areas along the Hudson River from Riverside Park to Battery Park City, and that too stringent environmental regulations and community-based "over-reaction" are hindering these efforts.
Mr. Bone criticizes the Hudson River Park Conservancy's design proposal as a "glorified bike path." In fact, the plan includes much more than a bike path, and the path will be a tremendous amenity for neighborhoods bordering the waterfront. In addition, this component acts as a spine for other proposals for imaginative facilities, such as a small-craft marina and an environmental center, as suggested by neighborhood and environmental advocacy groups. These plans might not be as grandiose or ambitious as Mr. Bone would prefer, but are much more realistic in terms of financial and environmental costs.
There are many ways of balancing recreational needs with environmental concerns and preserving the ecological integrity of the waterfront, but landfill is not one of them. JULIANA MAANTAY and THOMAS PAINO Manhattan


Special Effects by Misting / Fogging
Misting, also known as fogging, is a popular technique for creating special effects in various industries. From entertainment to design, misting adds excitement and enhances aesthetics.
In entertainment, misting systems are ideal for water parks and amusement parks to attract visitors. They are also used in theaters and movie sets to create the desired atmosphere. Misting is also a trend in municipal services, where public spaces such as parks and fountains are decorated with misting effects to enhance the ambiance.
In architecture and landscaping, misting is used to incorporate unique designs and bring life and movement to structures. Architects and designers can utilize misting to create stunning visuals that add appeal to their creations.
The MISTEC fog system provides a versatile solution for special effects. It achieves desired effects safely and eco-friendly, using only high-pressure water, and eliminates potential harm to both the environment and those using it.


Growth Habit: compact dwarf, 2-3 feet in 10 years
USDA Zone: 6-9
Exposure: sunny location best
Leaf Color: spring, light pink/red; vibrant red in fall
Leaf Description: (dwarf) 1-inch and smaller
Growing Conditions: moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Comments: Takes a little extra care, but worth it! Plant in full sun in spot with good air circulation to prevent early spring fungal disease. Great red stem color in winter. Ideal in containers and for bonsai. Responds to pruning. The English translation means "red dwarf".
Plant Size: 21-24 inch spread


August 6, 2011
garden display wins award for Sanders Garden World
Knoll's Sanders Garden World was celebrating this week after winning
a top prize for its show garden at Taunton Flower Show.
The garden centre won a gold award for its display - named
'A Lost Piece of the Mediterranean' - at the event in Vivary Park
on Friday (August 5th).
Peter Burks, General Manager of the garden centre, told Burnham-On-Sea.com:
"We are delighted to have been awarded the gold medal for
our entry in the Designer Gardens Class at this year's Taunton
"It is such a prestigious event in the gardening calendar
for our area. We wanted to create a garden that embodied the old
Mediterranean and was very natural and rustic, perhaps something
that would be found off the beaten track."
"The garden cost us less than £100 to build and the
judges were particularly impressed with the papier mâché
wall that was built around the space. The show garden included
olive trees, bougainvillea, vines, lavender and under planting."
"People are becoming more interested in growing Mediterranean
plants in their own gardens and we wanted to show what can be
achieved on a budget."
Pictured: Daniel Taylor, General Assistant at Sanders Garden
World, and Helen Chambers, Garden Centre Assistant, with the garden
centres gold award in the show garden at Taunton Flower
Show on Friday


30+ Seating Around Fire Pit. Cambridge maytrx wall, pyzique fire pit, round table pavers. This type of seating is a more permanent option, but beautifully transitions from the patio to the round fire pit to the circular bench to create a balanced and peaceful space.
One must consider seating arrangements to promote equal warmth and comfort for everyone around the fire. The height is 35.00″, width is measured width: A circular fire pit seating is a great way to foster intimate moments with your loved ones.
Outdoor Fire Pit Seating Ideas 1.
Building a diy fire pit seating area. 10 fire pit seating ideas (from basic to unique) circular bench seating. A circular fire pit seating is a great way to foster intimate moments with your loved ones.
A Stone Bench Sofa Is A Natural And Stylish Way To Build Your Backyard Living Space.
A perfect addition to your outdoor living is a seating wall surrounding a firepit. For safety, allow for 2 feet for walking around chairs. You can also use an old barrel that you have lying around.
Enjoy A Relaxing Outdoor Fire Experience In The Most Comforting Way With The Gci Rocking Chair.
Next, build a retaining wall around the perimeter. And for a propane fire pit a recommended distance of 3 feet (1 meter). With their iconic silhouettes and spacious seats, adirondack chairs look especially inviting when grouped around a roaring patio fire pit.
If You're Hosting A Gathering, You'll Want Seating That's Both Comfortable And Practical.
If you like to put your feet up on the edge of the fire pit, that distance is around 30 inches. Gdf studio crested bay outdoor aluminum framed sofa set with fire table, light g by gdfstudio (67) sale. The recommended distance between chairs and your wood burning fire pit is around seven feet (2 meters).
The Height Is 35.00″, Width Is Measured Width:
One must consider seating arrangements to promote equal warmth and comfort for everyone around the fire. A fire pit is a great way to bring people together and enjoy the outdoors. A comfortable yet stylish wooden teak lounge chair will turn your fire pit into an instant.


We built this 14′ Pondless Waterfall in 2014, utilizing many large, native stones gathered nearby. The clients wanted to drown out the street noise from Cameron Park Dr., and we did so. We landscaped with California Native Plants from our nursery, and installed drip irrigation.
You can see more here on our Water Features in El Dorado County page.
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Presenting The Bam Stone Garden at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. The Bam Stone Garden is an exquisite representation of a love story that transcends time and distance.
The central boulevard 200 square meter show garden is a contemporary vision of a love story, and two hearts separated by a small island off the coast of Galway to the mainland. Featuring a series of natural bluestone steps that symmetrically weave their way through a rocky landscape, recognisant of the journey made across the Atlantic from the Connemara coast. The destination is a limestone (moleanus) island featuring planting, shelter, and a single 8 metre tall Liriodendron tulipifera reflecting across the black water, a beacon to those who wish to return to their love.
The story albeit interpretive, is that of a man hoping, in reality, in vain that on the island his beau and he will meet and be together. However that is of a daydream and completely plausible by sole virtue of imagination and daydreams where their impossible becomes possible and separation by water no longer exists.
This garden is also representative of love’s many forms - unrequited love, true love kept apart by distance, or unconditional lovers no longer physically together but never forgotten in the heart.
Designed by Peter Donegan
Peter Donegan Garden Design is an international and local garden design, landscape architecture and project management practice based in Dublin, Ireland. Peter is a Royal Horticulture Society Silver medalist and until 2022 Peter was series garden designer for Ireland’s most watched TV show, RTE’s DIY SOS The Big Build. Peter was thrilled to become the first Irish Landscape Architect invited and accepted to design at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most prestigious flower show.
Presented by Bamstone
Bamstone extract and process only the finest quality bluestone in south-west Victoria, to ensure the integrity of form and finish is maintained for years to come. Proven to be pure in formation and excelling in durability and strength, the bluestone is unsusceptible to warping, exfoliation or rust upon installation.
With thanks to The Bam Stone Garden's supporters:
All our gardens at MIFGS would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from all our staff at Semken Landscaping. The build of The Bam Stone Garden was also kindly supported by Newlands Constructions and Nick from Breana Graham Landscape Architecture. We were lucky to be joined by an enthusiastic group of volunteers from Tafe NSW including Tim, Felicity, Tom and Cavell, also thanks to Michaela from Philip Withers for volunteering your time.
Full plant list here.
From a garden construction perspective the design, and build is a daring one on a site where one cannot, penetrate or dig in any way below ground of the Unesco protected world heritage site. This garden features the largest ever garden featuring water in the shows history and the most difficult build Donegan and Semken have ever undertaken.
- Garden Dimensions: 20 x 10 metres
- Tree: Height 8 metres, 40 cm girth
- Feature Boulders: Min 2.78 tonne, Max 3.34 tonne weight
- Water: Volume: 45,000 litres, garden percentage 63.763 %
- Elevation: 400 mm over 20 metres
- Dolmen Stone Structure: Height 2670 x width 3500 mm
- Planting: 35.92 square metres
Check out our sustainability practices put in place to move towards a more sustainable event here.


The recently-announced budget by Mayor Martin Walsh includes a number of items of huge interest to East Boston residents as part of the mayor’s overall five-year capital improvement plan for the city.
First and foremost, the long-awaited and long-overdue new East Boston police station at the City Yards, a $25.5M project, is set to get underway in the late fall.
The Paris St. pool, which is adjacent to the recently-completed Paris St. gym, is slated for a complete overhaul at a cost of $5M.
Other teams on the agenda include $2.3M to spruce up the historic Bennington St. Cemetery, rehab projects for the Engine 5 fire station and the McArdle Bridge, and major landscaping for The Rockies in order to transform what has become a neglected area into a waterside park that will make it both a beautiful and recreation-friendly open space.
We know we speak for all East Boston residents in thanking Mayor Walsh for his support and keen interest in our section of the city on this side of the Mystic River.
East Boston finally is realizing the potential it always has had for development because of its proximity to Boston proper and our intersection as a transportation hub.
These latest projects spelled out in Mayor Walsh’s budget, as well as the promising development of Suffolk Downs, will go a long way toward continuing the renaissance of the place we call home.


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Top 5 Swimming Pool Trends for 2015 Focus on AquaTekture
Award-winning Pool Designer and Outdoor Lifestyle Author Joseph M. Vassallo, CBP, APSP Fellow of Paragon Pools in Las Vegas provides his tips on the top 5 pool design trends for 2015
1. Fire: Fire elements are definitely a “hot” design feature in backyards across the country. I suggest looking for ways to incorporate them as accent elements around the pool, not just as a source of warmth.
2. Glass tile: Glass tile resources have become more prevalent, thus the variety of colors and dimensions provide designers with an artist’s pallet of versatility. Although, glass tile is still considered a luxury amenity in pool construction, one can incorporate spot use of glass tile to enhance focal points; such as columns, spillways, and raised areas.
3. Natural stone: The art of using natural stone in AquaTekture©
4. Spouts: Accent spouts are the new “must have” when it comes to designing water elements into the pool. Accent spouts have a more soothing and gentle sound as compared to a long linear water feature. In addition, the shape and size of the spouts adds an artistic, ornamental element to the pool.
5. Beadcrete®: Beadcrete®
Joseph M. Vassallo, CBP, APSP Fellow of Paragon Pools in Las Vegas is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning pool designer http://www.paragonpools.net . Vassallo has co-authored five pool design books, and is currently a featured designer on HGTV.com http://www.paragonpoolslv.com/
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Rain Forest Green (Light) Marble is a high-quality natural stone that is quarried from the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known for its unique green color and the intricate veins and patterns that resemble a rainforest. This marble is also durable and has low water absorption, making it suitable for use in a wide range of interior and exterior applications.
Rain Forest Green (Light) Marble is commonly used for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative purposes. It can also be used in sculptures, monuments, and other artistic applications. The marble has a high degree of polish and is easy to cut and shape, which makes it an ideal material for creating intricate designs and patterns.
The marble is available in various sizes and thicknesses, and it can be customized to meet specific project requirements. Its distinctive appearance and durability make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial projects.
However, it is important to note that Rain Forest Green (Light) Marble is a natural stone and as such, may have variations in color, veining, and texture from one slab to another. It is recommended to view multiple slabs of the marble before making a final selection to ensure consistency in appearance for the project.


Avalanche Calamagrostis Grass offers striking variegated leaves of with lovely white centers that contrast nicely with the deep green margins. The foliage remains crisp and showy all season long. Noted for its early bloom, the narrow plumes of purplish-green flowers appear in June and age to a nice golden-tan color. Foliage turns tan in fall. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Because it is grown in a larger container, Avalanche will make an immediate impact in your landscaping.
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Comment: The Avalanche Calamagrostis arrived promptly and in beautiful condition. After they were well watered, and the root ball loosened, the plants are now in the ground, on their way to becoming a green wall. Another happy customer.
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Selecting the Right Equipment
Are you ready to take your gardening skills to the next level? In order to achieve efficient and effective results, it’s crucial to choose the appropriate plow for your garden. Gone are the days of struggling with manual tilling or inadequate machinery. By understanding the different types of garden plows available and selecting the one that suits your specific needs, you’ll be able to transform your garden into a thriving oasis. So, let’s dive into the world of plows and discover the perfect tool for your gardening endeavors!
When it comes to plowing a garden, selecting the right equipment marks the beginning of a successful adventure. Just like a painter needs the perfect brush for each stroke, a gardener needs the perfect plow to achieve extraordinary results. So, let’s embark on this journey and explore the various types of garden plows that are at your disposal.
The first important factor to consider is the size of your garden. Is it a small patch or an extensive acreage? For smaller gardens, a handheld plow or a single-furrow plow can do wonders. These compact and lightweight options are easy to maneuver, providing you with the precision you need to work wonders in limited spaces. On the other hand, for larger gardens or agricultural fields, a tractor-mounted plow is the way to go. With the power and efficiency of a tractor, this type of plow can greatly speed up the plowing process and cover larger areas in less time.
Another factor to consider is the type of soil in your garden. Is it sandy, clay-like, or loamy? Each soil type requires a different plow design for optimal results. For sandy soil, a disc plow or a chisel plow is ideal as it can break up the surface without causing excessive damage. If your garden soil is clay-like, on the other hand, a moldboard plow can effectively turn over the soil and loosen it up for planting. Lastly, if your garden boasts loamy soil, a rotary plow can work wonders by gently churning the soil and incorporating any organic matter.
Now that you’ve considered the size of your garden and the type of soil, it’s time to think about the depth of your plowing. Are you looking to turn the soil deeply or just give it a light till? For deep plowing, a subsoiler plow is the tool of choice. This mighty plow can penetrate the soil at a greater depth, allowing for better water drainage and root growth. On the other hand, if you only need to loosen the top layer of soil for planting, a garden tiller or a power harrow can get the job done efficiently.
Remember, selecting the right plow for your garden is not a one-size-fits-all process. It requires careful consideration of factors such as garden size, soil type, and desired plowing depth. By choosing the appropriate plow, you’ll ensure that your gardening experience is a breeze, with fruitful results that leave you feeling accomplished and satisfied. So, get ready to embark on a gardening journey like no other, armed with the perfect plow for your unique needs!
If you’re looking for an affordable way to fill a raised garden bed, check out this guide on how to fill a raised garden bed cheap for helpful tips and tricks.
Marking Boundaries and Rows
In order to properly plow a garden, it is crucial to start by clearly defining the boundaries and marking rows. This helps maintain a structured layout and ensures that the plowing process is efficient and effective.
One of the first steps in marking boundaries is to determine the desired size and shape of your garden. Take into consideration factors such as available space, sunlight exposure, and the types of plants you plan to grow. Once you have a clear idea of the garden’s dimensions, you can proceed with marking the boundaries.
Use stakes, twine, or any other suitable material to demarcate the perimeter of your garden. Make sure the boundaries are clearly visible and well-defined. This will not only help you stay organized during plowing but also add aesthetic value to your garden.
After marking the boundaries, it’s time to focus on creating rows within the garden. Rows serve as guidelines for plowing and planting, enabling you to maximize space and ensure proper spacing between plants.
To mark rows, start by measuring the desired distance between each row. This distance will depend on the type of plants you’re growing and their specific requirements. Consider factors such as plant size, spread, and the equipment you will be using for plowing.
For example, if you’re planting vegetables that require ample space for growth, you may choose to have wider rows. On the other hand, if you’re cultivating small flowers or herbs, narrower rows could be more appropriate.
Once you have determined the distance between rows, use stakes or any other suitable markers to indicate the row positions. Make sure the markers are firmly placed in the ground and easily visible.
While marking the rows, it can be helpful to envision the final layout of your garden. Consider factors such as the path you will take during plowing and where you will have easy access to your plants for maintenance and harvesting.
Additionally, it is important to consider the overall aesthetics of your garden. You may choose to create straight rows for a more formal and organized look, or opt for curved rows for a more natural and artistic feel. The choice is entirely up to your personal preference.
By clearly defining the boundaries and marking rows in your garden, you create a blueprint that guides you throughout the plowing process. This structured layout not only ensures efficiency but also contributes to the overall success and productivity of your garden.
So, take the time to carefully mark your garden’s boundaries and rows before you begin plowing. The investment of time and effort in this initial step will pay off in the long run, as you’ll be rewarded with a well-organized and thriving garden.
When plowing a garden, it’s important to keep chickens out. Learn how to keep chickens out of the garden to protect your plants and soil.


20 Best Knockout Roses To Make Your Garden Outstanding
Catch hold of the best knockout roses to make the most BEAUTIFUL, COLOURFUL & VIBRANT garden in your locality. Add them into your garden right away!
Japanese Pieris in my garden
I have a whole hedge of these dividing my yard from the street. They are very bright red at this time of year. I really need to get out and get some photography done....you know, serious stuff.
Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar' American Pillar Arborvitae from Willoway Nurseries
Emerald Green Arborvitae - Vivid evergreen with graceful branches that make a wonderful privacy hedge, accent or end piece. Grows 10-15 high and 3-4 wide.
Andromeda, Japanese Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' Upright and somewhat more compact growing than the species. Brilliant red new growth. Fragrant white flowers. Prominent flower buds all winter. Reddish bronze new growth turns green at maturity. Arching clusters of brown seedpods in fall and winter. Less prone to lacebug when grown in partial shade. All P. japonica cultivars are deer resistant.
Best Foundation Plants for Stellar Curb Appeal
Plantings that ring the base of your home should do more than just conceal the foundation. Read these foolproof planting tips to boost your curb appeal.
New leaves of Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' in spring.
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2017 CitiesAlive ~ Building Resilience and Equity Across Cascadia: People, Community, and Places
At the 15th Annual Cascadia CitiesAlive in Seattle, Washington on September 18-21, 2017, we at Green Roofs for Healthy Cities are planning to pay tribute at the Opening Plenary to a pioneer in the field of biophilic design, Stephen Kellert. With an outstanding panel, we will explore his work and the frontiers of this revolutionary approach to designing buildings and communities.
I first met Stephen more than 15 years ago and since that time, we have been promoting his thinking about biophilic design in our Green Roof Professional Training courses. Biophilic design is very supportive of implementing green roofs and walls, which are both positive elements that confer human health and well being benefits.
He also delivered several inspiring keynote addresses at former CitiesAlive conferences.
And in addition, Stephen wrote an important Forward to The Rise of Living Architecture, our 10th Anniversary Book, wherein he stated:
“One of the greatest challenges of our age is how to live in compatible and even harmonious relations to the natural world. Living architecture represents an important step in the direction of reconciling people and nature in the modern built environment and the industry association Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has been in the forefront of this effort.”
Tribute at the Opening Plenary
In Seattle, an Opening Plenary panel of renown experts including Bill Browning of Terrapin Green; Bert Gregory, Principal, Mithun; Gail Vittori, Chair, Green Building Certification Institute; and Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of International Living Future Institute will reflect on his legacy and discuss future developments in the field.
Plenary & Reception, Monday, September 18, 2017
4:45pm – 6:30pm
Opening Remarks: Governor Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington
A Tribute to Stephen Kellert: The Business Case for Biophilic Design and Human Health
Master of Ceremonies: Steven Peck, GRP, Founder and President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Bill Browning, Principal, Terrapin Bright Green
Bert Gregory, FAIA, Partner, Mithun
Amanda Sturgeon, CEO, International Living Future Institute
Gail Vittori, Co-Director, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems; Chair, GBCI
Kathleen Wolf, PhD, Research Social Scientist, University of Washington
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Trade Show & Opening Reception
8:30pm – 11:30pm
Local Host Reception – Seattle Aquarium
Stephen Kellert was a kind and passionate man, especially where it came to fostering a better relationship between people and nature. He inspired many people with whom he worked and taught. He was a revered professor at Yale University at The School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.
One of Stephen’s most notable achievements was that he pioneered the application of biophilic design to the built form. He believed that having biophilic designed buildings would help people become healthier and happier.
Biophilic Design Workshop
At CitiesAlive we are delighted to have another pioneer, Bill Browning, lead the first ever design workshop on maximizing biophilic benefits through green roof and wall design just prior to the Opening Plenary. At the workshop, we hope to maximize the number of biophilic elements that can be incorporated into green roof and wall projects.
Biophilic design is also one of the performance characteristics that is built into the Green Infrastructure Foundation’s Living Architecture Performance Tool, a green roof and wall performance rating system that will be open for comment on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Seattle.
Register by September 7 and Save $50!
Please join us for our CitiesAlive: 15th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and help us pay tribute to his contributions, shape the future of the industry, and strengthen our ability to use green roofs and walls to improve our health and well being.
~ Steven W. Peck
Steven W. Peck, GRP, Honorary ASLA is the founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC). He is also co-founder of the Green Infrastructure Foundation in Toronto, Canada.
GRHC’s mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of green roofs and green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence.
Visit www.greenroofs.org for more information.
Contact Steven at email@example.com and 416-971-4494 x 233.


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A very rare small tree native to parts of China, Corylus fargesii is known for its beautiful flaking tan and copper coloured bark once established. The leaves are bright green in colour, turning attractive shades of yellow before falling in autumn.
Corylus fargesii grows to be a very handsome small tree with a pyramidal habit. The peeling bark makes it particularly eye-catching in the winter months.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: March - April (Catkins).
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Corylus fargesii grows to be a small, pyramidal tree.
- Height: up 8 - 10 m (26 - 32 ft)
- Spread: 6 m (18 - 20 ft)
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When you plan to construct a patio at home, you must be aware of the materials that you can use for creating the patio of your dreams. There are five types of materials generally recommended for constructing patios but how good the patio looks depend on how well you use the materials by being innovative enough.
Your imagination and creativity in using the outdoor space can light it up and bear the marks of your style and taste that become your personal expression. The experts at Additions Patios Brisbane say that the location of the patio, your personal preference, the size of the outdoor space, your budget, and what materials are easily available determines the choice. Most importantly, you must check with the local building codes for requirements and restrictions before starting the project.
Having a concrete floor for patio is one of the most popular and affordable options because of the versatility and adaptability of the material that is truly unmatched. Concrete has high adaptability to any surface as you can mould it in the way you want, and it is easy to maintain the finish. Concrete patio might look boring, but you can create a more natural look by using a stamped pattern made colourful by adding some colouring agent. To maintain the colour, you need to re-apply it after every two years. However, it can wear off quicker in high traffic areas and is the best choice for frost-free zones.
Flagstone or natural stone
To maintain complete natural looks of patios, there is nothing better than using natural stone or flagstone. Flagstone, limestone, bluestone, and slate are some of the options. But it will cost you much more than concrete because it is a natural product that often gets transported through long distances. Installation cost is also high because the process is labour intensive process that takes a long time to lay down. Since the thickness of material varies, it needs repeated adjustments before placing the stone finally.
Those who like the old-world charm might choose brick for patios, but its high maintenance cost can be a drawback. Brick is not suitable for freezing weather because it tends to crack due to moisture retention. In shady areas, brick floors encourage the growth of moss and make it slippery. It requires frequent scrubbing with a brush and bleach solution. The problem also happens in sunny areas though not as much as in shady areas.
Pavers are unbeatable in variety as manufactured pavers are now available in numerous shapes, design, and textures. Pavers are now available in more natural colours and textures, and you can even find pavers that look like bricks, cut stone, and cobblestone. Pavers sit well against one another by using interlocking techniques that do not require grout or mortar.
Unglazed ceramic tile is suitable for use on patio floors with the decorative tiles forming the edges and accents. The smooth surface finish, even if not polished, can create a slippery surface when wet. Choose from a range of porcelain tiles, terracotta tiles, and quarry tiles.


Figuring out how to calculate river rock before you buy it helps you know how much you need. With accurate calculations, you won't end up with lots of extra or have to run to the store for more. River rock comes in several sizes, such as 1 1/2-inch stones or 4-inch stones. The size of stone you choose affects how many bags or tons it takes to cover the area you're landscaping. Smaller stones work well filling in between stepping stones or as landscaping mulch, while larger stones help with erosion control.
Calculate River Rock: Measuring Area
Knowing the size of the area you plan to fill with river rocks helps you accurately calculate river rock needs. For square or rectangular areas, grab a tape measure to get the length and width of the space. Multiply the length of the space by the width. For example, if your flowerbed is 10 feet long and 6 feet wide, it's 60 square feet.
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For circles, measure the radius, which is the distance from the center of the circle to an outer edge. Multiply the radius by itself; then multiply that number by 3.14 to find the square footage. For example, if the radius is 5 feet, multiply 5 by 5 to get 25 and then multiply that by 3.14 for 78.5 square feet.
Planning the Depth
How deep you plan to install the river rocks makes a difference in how you calculate river rock amounts. This number helps you determine the number of cubic feet or cubic yards of rock required. To find this number, decide how deep you want the rocks to be, such as 2 inches. Convert the inches into feet by dividing 2 by 12 to get 0.167. Multiply the square footage of the area by the desired depth, such as 60 times 0.167 for about 10 cubic feet.
When you divide the cubic feet by 27, you get the number in cubic yards. If you had 120 cubic feet, for example, divide 120 by 27 to get about 4 1/2 cubic yards. If you need the amount in tons, multiply the cubic yards by 1.35.
How Much to Buy
Figuring out how to calculate river rock gives you a guide for your purchase. With smaller jobs, you probably need a few bags of river rocks to complete the projects. Read the information on the bags carefully to ensure you have enough rocks to finish the job.
Bags that look the same size might not cover the same area; a bag containing 4-inch river rocks doesn't cover as much square footage or cubic yardage as one containing 2-inch rocks. Divide the cubic yards you need to cover with river rock by the number that one bag of covers. For example, if you need 25 cubic feet of river rock and each bag covers 1/2 cubic foot, buy 50 bags.
The same rule applies when you purchase river rock by the ton. Ask the landscaping company how many cubic yards a ton of river rock covers at various rock sizes and purchase the number of tons necessary to cover your desired area.
If the estimate of how much you need falls between sizes by the bag or ton, buy the extra amount rather than shorting yourself. You can always make the river rock coverage deeper to use the extra rock, but you can't get the coverage you want with too little rock.


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Documenting retaining wall construction in Louisville’s (Frederick Law) Olmsted Parks, including how-to instructions from design to lay-out, through construction and finish. Funded by the W.L. Lyons Brown Foundation, 2001.
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Nasturtium - Alaska Mixed Colors
Unusual green and white variegated mound shape foliage make attractive background for edible blossoms that are yellow, orange, salmon and cherry.
Nasturtium Alaska is easily grown in any soil and blooms profusely for a long period. Nasturtiums require little water and no fertilizer as enriched soil tends to produce more foliage than flowers.
Planting time - Early spring to mid-summer.
Height - 10-15 inches
Germinates in - 7-14 days
Sowing Depth - 1/2 inch
Row spacing - 6 inches
Seed spacing - 1 inch
Thinning - when plants are 2-3 inches tall thin to 6 inches apart.
Net weight 3.4 G (Estimated 25 seeds)


How do you Create a Level Backyard? Terracing, Rip, Rap Retaining Walls and More! We are very often posed with the challenge of creating a level, usable space where there is a slope, depression or uneven grade. There are many creative solutions available to us as designers. The first question is how great a slope or issue is presented. Is this area regulated by wetlands, building codes etc.? Is it steep enough to be considered a steep slope. If so it may fall under the NYSDEC steep slope permit. Will the project require engineering? What about a budget? What is the actual value in improving the area in question? How will it be used and what function will it serve? These are typically design questions. What are the views, how will the proposed changes affect property values etc? Terracing is an ancient technique used to level a grade. Very often masonry retaining walls with subsurface drainage are constructed. One method we employ is rip rap retaining features. This process uses natural stone to define and support grade changes. The natural appearance has advantages as well as the substantial cost savings involved in design and construction.


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Winged Elm is a medium size tree that grows on neutral to acid soils along river banks, dry bluffs and hillsides, fencerows and abandoned fields in the eastern third of the state. It is smaller than its close relative, American Elm, U. americana, but can sometimes rival it in form, with a finer texture. It flowers in early spring before the leaves are completely out, and produces abundant fruits that ripen early, making them an important food source for wildlife. The leaves turn a golden fall color. Winged elm grows rapidly and is easy to transplant but is susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease and powdery mildew. Its twigs develop two broad corky projections that lend it the name "winged."
Plant Habit or Use: medium tree large tree
Flower Color: red-brown
Blooming Period: spring winter
Fruit Characteristics: small winged samara
Height: 30 to 70 ft. (very site responsive, )
Width: 25 to 45 ft.
Plant Character: deciduous
Heat Tolerance: very high
Water Requirements: medium low
Soil Requirements: adaptable


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What I'm excited to see at Canada Blooms 2012
Get a sneak preview of what's in store at this year's 10-day show
The magical world of Bienenstock
I am always in awe of what Bienenstock creates for Canada Blooms. They put together the most amazing gardens for kids and I’m always in awe of their talent. They’ve teamed up once again with Parks Canada to create a 4,000-square-foot, fully accessible natural park complete with trout ponds, a waterfall, a climbing wall, a crafts area and much more.
Pictured here is a sand sculpture from last year’s exhibit.
- Page 1: The Rebirth of Roncy
- Page 2: The "JUNO Rocks" Gardens
- Page 3: The magical world of Bienenstock
- Page 4: Genoscape's Aqua Terra
- Page 5: The TBG's CityScapes
- Page 6: Landscape Ontario's grand plans
- Page 7: The Canadian Cancer Society's daffodil garden
- Page 8: Engaging speakers, a flower carpet and Canada Blooms' first international garden
- Page 9: Highlights from 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011


Kinder, gentler spikes in the Petula Test Garden
There are so many “spiky’ plants in our test garden it would make for a very long post, so we’ve decided to break it up.
Agapanthus ‘Ponto’s Queen of the Nile’
Located in the Quadricolor garden
- A.K.A. ‘African Lily’, ‘Lily of the Nile’
- Striking variegated foliage highlights beautiful light blue flowers in summer.
- Tender Perennial (20-25 degrees)
- Full Sun 4 Attracts birds & bees
- Foliage is 12-15” tall
- Flower stalks up to 22’ tall
Creamy, variegated foliage is crowned with a glorious blue topaz bloom. ‘Turns on the lights’ in any garden!
A giant thistle! Easy to grow, edible but also extremely ornamental. Interesting garden structure, beautiful voilet-red blooms.
- Zone 8 perennial
- Full Sun
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- 3 – 4’ tall
- Flower heads 4 – 5” wide, smaller successive flowers
This Artichoke had a head start in a 12″ pot before we planted it. A few weeks after planting, wonderful serrated leaves dominate.
An unexpected contrast to the softness of flowers in the garden.
Blooms cracking this week!


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Promenade prominent in plan
by Mike Isle
As part of the Rolleston town centre upgrade, a promenade is proposed that the district council hopes will encourage walking and cycling.
The promenade is proposed to run between the Tennyson Street entrance and the Wordsworth Street extension.
A detailed design of the promenade as well as for the rest of the town centre development is now available for the public to view.
Key features include flexible spaces for sitting, playing music, enjoying a coffee or reading. The promenade will have variable width to encourage a wide range of activities. There is a minimum width of four metres throughout, with an additional paved zone adjacent to the town square and Te Ara Atea Library and Community Centre.
A council spokesperson said pedestrians would enjoy a leisurely walk through landscaped gardens, comfortable seating areas, grassy ‘urban islands’, outdoor kids’ educational zones as well as a vegetable garden.
Rolleston Residents Association chairperson Leonie MacLachlan welcomes the proposal. She said the $780,000 promenade would make the town centre a destination.
“I am really happy with the work the council has done on the design. It is going to be a wonderful destination for Rolleston residents and visitors,” she said.
The public can still make submissions on the proposed plan using a form on the council’s website. Submissions close this Friday at 5pm. The council plans to have the new promenade open in early 2021.


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Please review the literature & dvd before the design consultation.
1. At the appointment, a design consultant will arrive and design a water feature.
2. You will be asked where the location is you would like your water feature.
3. What type of water feature you are interested in.
4. You will be shown our photos on a ipad tablet of different types of water features,
to help you decide what type of water feature you would like.
5. After agreeing on a location and a type of water feature, a basic drawing will be sketched along with a price quote.
6. If accepted, a signed contract with a 50% percent down payment is required.
A estimated construction date will be agreed upon.
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We do not give estimates over the phone.
All water feature estimates require a scheduled Design Consultation
Every water feature design is a one of a kind creation
Click on a photo to see different styles of water features
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Wednesday June 23, 2010
By JADE CHAN
FUMIAKI TAKANO believes that a landscape architect is one who has an artist’s eye, a scientist’s brain, and a poet’s heart.
The principal of Takano Landscaping Planning was one of the keynote speakers at the Shah Alam Lake Garden Symposium, an event held in conjunction with the lake’s 25th anniversary.
Twelve papers were presented at the symposium, including those by two other keynote speakers Prof Galen Cranz from the University of California @ Berkeley (Defining the Sustainable Park) and Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia honorary life president/ former Town Planning director Datuk (Dr) Mohamed Ishak Mohamed Ariff (Shah Alam Lake Garden - Its Idea, Vision and Tree Selection).
Fumiaki was the landscape architect for the Shah Alam Lake Garden and shared what it was like to plan the concept and design of the park some 30 years ago.
The 66-year-old recalled that it all started with one phone call while he was watching TV.
“A guide named Matsumoto was bringing a group of Malaysians around and asked if I could show them some Japanese gardens,” said Fumiaki.
“That later led to me being interviewed to work on the master plan for the Shah Alam Lake Garden.
“I wasn’t sure I would get the project as I had just started my small firm.”
Ishak said: “The then Sultan of Selangor was keen on having good facilities for his subjects, one of which was a safe, clean and beautiful park.
“The Sultan, who had just returned from a trip to Japan and was particularly impressed with Hakone Lake, suggested that we get some ideas from that country, which led to our trip.”
“The key to a successful practice is a flexible scope of a landscape architect’s professional field and a design process expression of the local identity,” said Fumiaki.
“The former included a relocation of the planned commercial facilities like a hotel and bowling centre away from the park area, while the latter incorporated the placement of typical local landscape images in the designing principle.”
To get an idea of the local landscape, Takano travelled around the Malaysian countryside and tried to recreate those scenes at the lake by incorporating traditional architecture and introducing indigenous tree and plant species.
“We formed a seed-hunting team to look for plants that would have strong Malaysian identities, planted seeds in a nursery and did test-planting to work on different combinations of plants and soil,” he said.
He added that former Penang Botanic Gardens director and horticulture specialist Cheang Kok Choy greatly helped in advising the team.
“The three lakes at the Shah Alam Lake Garden were given their own characters.
“The Eastern Lake was more a tranquil ornament as it was closest to the museum and Blue Mosque; the Central Lake a lively tropical life venue because of the restaurants, shops and proximity to commercial centres; the Western Lake a fun community place with its family-oriented facilities,” he explained.
Fumiaki credited the Shah Alam Lake Garden project as a platform for him to later work on numerous landscaping design projects in his Japanese homeland and a few overseas.
On the next step for the lake, Fumiaki said improvements could be done on the parking space, park centre activities, drainage and maintenance.
“As a symbol of the state’s new capital then, the lake was an urban structure that had to have a strong dignity to its design.
“As it moves into being a symbol of a sustainable city, it has to be ecologically rich and sustainable.
“This can be done through partnerships and cooperation of the government, residents, institutions of higher learning and corporations,” he said.
Selangor welfare, women’s affairs, science, technology and innovation committee chairman Rodziah Ismail said the symposium was timely in view of the global economic gloom to “refresh” the people on why parks are needed, as well as their impact and values to the community.
“As resources are often limited, the challenge now is to develop sustainable strategies to get funding to maintain parks.
“Having a group like Friends of Shah Alam Lake Garden would be a vital tool in fostering stewardship and reducing vandalism by getting the people to be actively involved in caring for the park,” said Rodziah, who opened the event on behalf of Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
“The symposium is a platform for us to gain and identify feedback and ideas to find better ways for us to preserve our green heritage, like the lake,” said Shah Alam mayor Datuk Mazalan Md Noor.
“I hope it will bring new insight about sustaining urban parks as green assets and heritage that should be continuously preserved from one generation to another.” TS


A concept for decoration was developed for the entrance of one of the oldest and most beautiful parks of Moscow. Unusual vivid red colored geometric forms, which have different sizes, surfaces and angles visualize it to be giant pieces of a puzzle. But once you look at the whole composition from a certain angle, you see the name of the park forming as in a kaleidoscope. From 3 such points the abstraction becomes the name. Behind this creative, fresh and innovative approach lays the scrupulous work of talented 3D designers with precise mathematical calculations.


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Chamaerops humilis or European Fan Palm is bushy palm, producing suckers when mature, with broad, pinnate, bluish or greyish green leaves, 60-100cm long, composed of 12-15 linear leaflets. Yellow flowers are borne in dense, almost hidden panicles, to 35cm long, from spring to summer. Height 2-3m, Spread 1-2m. Native of Mediterranean.
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Your patio, deck, balcony, or garden can be revitalized by using the proper flooring material in outdoor areas. Beyond aesthetics, outdoor flooring has practical functions including offering a cozy environment for relaxing and socializing. To help you complete your project successfully, we will take you step-by-step through the outdoor flooring installation in this article.
Choosing The Right Outdoor Flooring Materials
To create a place that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical, it is essential to choose the right outdoor flooring material. Each material has unique qualities, such as:
1. Wood Decking
Outdoor spaces can be given a timeless, natural appeal by wood decking. Redwood, cedar, and pressure-treated lumber are a few varieties that provide strength and variety in appearance. To avoid deterioration and preserve its beauty, routine maintenance is necessary.
2. Stone Pavers
Pavers made of stones combine strength and beauty. They come in a range of textures and styles and are available in natural stone or concrete. Their durability and resilience to weathering can be ensured by proper installation and sealing.
3. Tile Flooring
Tile flooring offers extensive design options. Tiles made of ceramic, porcelain, or real stone come in a range of colors and designs. You can improve your space with outdoor flooring.
4. Concrete Pavers
Concrete pavers are adaptable and simple to install. They are suitable for a variety of outdoor applications because they are offered in a variety of forms, sizes, and finishes.
Step-By-Step Installation Guide For Outdoor Flooring
Outdoor flooring Installation can transform your outdoor space, offering a functional and visually attractive area for relaxation and pleasure. Here is a detailed tutorial to help you through the installation process:
1. Preparing The Area
- Make sure you have precise dimensions and a thought-out installation strategy before you start. Get rid of any clutter, plants, and flooring that may be there.
- This will create a blank canvas for the installation of new flooring. To ensure a level surface for effective installation, use instruments like a level, string lines, and a straightedge.
- You might need to apply a sufficient foundation layer depending on the type of flooring you select.
2. Wood Deck Installation
Step1: Substructure Building
- Begin by constructing a strong substructure out of pressure-treated joists and beams. Proper joist spacing is critical for ventilation and structural integrity.
Step 2: Decking Boards
- Lay the decking boards perpendicular to the joists, with a slight gap between each board to allow for water drainage. This space allows for temperature fluctuation to cause expansion.
Step 3: Fastening
- Screw, nail, or use hidden fasteners to attach the decking boards to the joists, depending on your preferences and the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Step 4: Finishing
- After installing the deck boards, sand the surface to remove any splinters. Apply a protective sealer to the wood to increase its longevity and resistance to weathering.
3. Stone Paver Installation
Step1: Foundation Preparation
- Begin by laying a compacted gravel base for the foundation. This ensures stability and prevents the pavers from shifting over time.
Step 2: Laying Pavers
- Lay the stone pavers in the desired design, leaving small spaces between each paver. Joint material will fill these gaps.
Step 3: Joint Material
- Depending on your taste, fill the gaps between the pavers with sand or mortar. This not only keeps the pavers solid, but this also keeps weeds from growing and shifting.
Step 4: Sealing
- Consider using a sealant to protect the stone pavers from stains and deterioration. Sealing also improves the color and look of the pavers.
4. Tile Outdoor Flooring Installation
Step1: Substrate Preparation
- Prepare a stable substrate for tile flooring by using a cement backer board. This offers a firm foundation for the tiles and keeps them from cracking.
Step 2: Adhesive Application
- Using a notched trowel, apply a thin adhesive to the substrate. Make sure the tiles are level and aligned before pressing them firmly into the adhesive.
Step 3: Grouting
- After the adhesive has cured, use a rubber float to apply grout between the tiles. Before it dries, use a damp sponge to get rid of any extra grout.
Step 4: Sealing
- To avoid moisture infiltration and discoloration, seal the grout lines. This process helps your tile flooring keep its appearance over time.
5. Concrete Pavers Installation
Step1: Ground Preparation
- Before placing concrete pavers, level the ground and ensure sufficient drainage. A solid foundation is vital for the lifetime of the pavers.
Step 2: Paver Installation
- Lay the concrete pavers in the pattern you want, leaving small spaces between each one. Joint sand will be used to fill these gaps.
Step 3: Joint Sand
- After the pavers have been installed, sweep joint sand over the area and compact it using a plate compactor. This helps to secure the pavers and keep weeds at bay.
Step 4: Sealing
- A sealant applied to concrete pavers can improve their color and protect them from aging and stains.
6. Maintenance And Longevity
Sweep or hose down the floor regularly to remove debris and stains.
Sealing And Waterproofing
Apply sealants to protect against moisture and UV radiation depending on the material.
Use furniture pads, avoid pulling heavy objects, and use sharp instruments with caution since they may scratch or dent the surface.
7. Designing Tips For Outdoor Flooring
Choose The Right Color And Pattern
Opt for a color and pattern that compliments your outdoor theme and improves the overall appearance.
Create Zones With Different Flooring
Use diverse flooring materials or patterns to distinguish functional sections.
Plants, bushes, and flowers can soften the look of the flooring and make it more appealing.
Outdoor Furniture And Decor
Choose outdoor furniture that compliments the overall design and matches the style of your flooring.
8. Safety Considerations
To avoid slipping, choose mats, rugs, or surfaces, with texture in moist places.
Be mindful that some materials, particularly dark ones, can heat up when exposed to direct sunlight.
Make sure there is adequate drainage to avoid water buildup, which can cause sliding and damage.
To create an outdoor space that is both useful and aesthetically pleasing, outdoor flooring installation must be carefully planned, carried out correctly, and maintained over time. You can turn your outdoor space into a warm sanctuary that reflects your taste and meets your needs for many years by picking the proper material, adhering to step-by-step installation instructions, and taking all design and safety factors into account.


This Talaga, CA new swimming pool installation consists of pebble teck and glass tile finishes. A glass tile water wall behind the swimming pool creates a perfect backdrop and focal point. Belgard pavers, custom granite fire pit, and palm trees help create the paradise feel. Every detail was carefully considered and installed, including the custom pool handrails. Life never looked so good in Talaga!


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Pollinator Habitat Establishment Recommendations
Pollinator plantings are a great way to improve pollinator habitat and biodiversity. Planting native herbaceous and woody species that are beneficial to pollinators throughout the landscape will prove to not only be attractive to pollinators, but also aesthetically pleasing to the eye and attractive to many other species of wildlife. This guide will walk you through the steps to creating a great habitat and the 3 P’s of pollinator habitat establishment: Planning, Patience and Persistence. View the PDF here.
Milkweed Seed Collection Brochure
Each fall, the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative calls on all Ohioans to gather common milkweed seed pods for pollinator habitat projects. Since 2015, hundreds of Ohioans have worked together collecting thousands of pods across the state. Volunteers have collected approximately 5000 gallons of common milkweed seed pods, totaling over 22 million seeds! Find out how to help collect seeds this year to help us create even more pollinator habitat using these seeds. View the PDF here.
Ohio Solar Site Pollinator Habitat Planning and Assessment Form
Use this form to evaluate a solar habitat site for its pollinator habitat quality and to determine if it meets the OPHI solar pollinator habitat standards. View the PDF here.
Tips on Collecting Milkweed Seed Pods
How do you tell the difference between various types of milkweed? This brochure explains the characteristics of Common Milkweed, Hemp Dogbane, and Swamp Milkweed to help distinguish among them. It also contains advice on how to collect seed pods. View the PDF here.
Partner with the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative!
See this letter and form for information about how to support OPHI and partner with us. OPHI is a collaborative effort, and we invite you to join us in promoting pollinator habitat through outreach, education, habitat conservation and creation, data/monitoring, and habitat management guidelines. View the PDF here.


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The control of surface water run off has become crucial to our local environment. Integrated systems incorporating attenuation tanks, large capacity drainage channels, lagoons or ponds, porous paving and rain water harvesting are now an essential part of any new development.
Utilised in the right way these systems are environmentally friendly and can be used as part of a landscaping scheme. And as well as being cost-effective they are often vital in obtaining planning approvals.
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A painting of a paved garden path leading straight through to the middle ground of the image. The left hand side of the walk is bordered by large, squared stones, sunlight spilling between. The path ends at a large piece of statuary. There are trees on either side of the path. A blue sky with fluffy white clouds, and a green field with a pyramid shaped structure are in the background.


Calendar note from “February Happenings” at Molbak’s in Woodinville
The Sustainable Landscape: Green Practices are Easy and Eco-friendly
Featuring Debra Prinzing, author and garden designer
Sunday, February 17th, 1 – 2 PM
There are many reasons to “go green” in the landscape. You may wish to provide a healthy backyard environment for children and pets or limit your use of pesticides and herbicides to preserve your habitat. Adopt a few simple practices and try Debra’s suggestions for creating a beautiful, eco-friendly backyard. Many of these tips are features in her book, Washington & Oregon Gardener’s Guide , which will be available for purchase and signing.


Nordus steps have been designed to complement the contemporary look of Nordus paving. The high-quality Brazilian slate has a gently riven surface and is available in two colourways which have been hand-selected for consistency. Stonemarket offers a full range of natural stone steps to suit every project.
- Carefully handcraft bullnose edge profile provides a professional finish
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How to arrange the trunk circles of trees is a question that haunts many gardeners. There are a lot of recommendations, but they are sometimes mutually exclusive — what to choose, how not to make a mistake?
If it were only a matter of aesthetic preferences, you wouldn’t have to bother: in the end, everyone’s tastes are different, and therefore everyone is free to choose what he himself considers beautiful for his garden. But this question also has a practical side, because fruit trees (and we are usually talking about them) need systematic care, and here the chosen method of decorating the trunk circle can play a role.
Let’s look at different solutions to this problem from both points of view — both aesthetic and practical. We will note the pros and cons of each option, and then everyone will decide for himself what is preferable for him.
To put it simply — loose excavated soil, cleared of weeds and other vegetation. Usually this option is recommended for young plantings, and there is a logic here: while the tree is young, for it any plant is a competitor that takes away nutrition and moisture.
On the other hand, it is very difficult to keep such trunk circles in order: weeds do not sleep, they will sprout on loose fertile soil regularly, which means that you will have to do weeding all summer not only in beds and flower beds, but also in the garden. Not everyone can do it.
This technology is often used in industrial gardens, so agronomists confidently recommend this method as proven and comfortable for trees. But in amateur gardens, it does not particularly take root, because it requires time-consuming care.
But this solution was to the taste of many summer residents. On the one hand, there are all the advantages of black steam: the trunk circle is free of competing plants, the soil under the mulch is loose. On the other hand, there is much less hassle: mulch can both retain moisture in the soil and suppress weeds.
How to mulch? Here, as they say, who knows what. The simplest option is mown grass: cheap and angry. The grass will ripen — the tree will have additional nutrition. But persistent weeds through such mulch are quite capable of breaking through, this should be taken into account. In addition, many gardeners complain that ants like to settle in organic mulch, and in winter it can become a shelter for insect pests and mice.
Lovers of aesthetics use decorative materials — for example, wood chips or bark. It looks beautiful and neat, but you need to understand that you will have to carefully take care of such a trunk circle: remove fallen foliage (and it will not be so easy to rake it from decorative dusting), pour mulch, weed. Often, all the beauty is preserved for a year or two at most – then weeds begin to sprout from the seeds brought by the wind, and everything needs to be redone.
Slightly simplifies the care of geotextiles laid under mulch. At least it will protect against perennial rhizomatous weeds for a while. But even this remedy will not help from one—year-olds – they quietly take root directly on non-woven material. In a word, mulch — it can be beautiful, but not always practical.
A very practical option: the entire space under the trees in the garden is covered with grass, which is regularly mowed. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to sow special lawn cereals — ordinary wild plants will give the effect no worse: with systematic mowing, the vegetation is leveled, a very neat and unpretentious “wild” lawn turns out. If you want more beauty, use groundcover plants.
In an adult garden, difficulties with this approach can only be with fertilizing: it will not work to plant fertilizers in the soil. In such a case, it is recommended either to make a groove along the entire circumference of the trunk circle, or to use vertical “mini-wells” to deliver fertilizers and moisture to the roots of the tree.
It is more difficult with young plantings. Firstly, there is a risk of damaging the bark when mowing grass, and in order to exclude it, you will have to remove weeds manually directly near the tree. Secondly, not all seedlings feel well in tinned areas — sometimes gardeners note that such plants develop poorly, lag behind in growth. Here the issue must be solved individually — depending on local conditions and the characteristics of the seedlings themselves.
Flowers under trees are an attractive idea that many summer residents willingly use. Agronomists, in principle, do not particularly mind if the basic rules of such plantings are observed:
- plants should be low, with a compact, shallow root system;
- you should not plant anything close to the trunk of a tree;
- it is not recommended to use crops that are demanding of nutrition and moisture, so as not to create competition.
Additional bonuses: the use of flowering plants attracts bees to the garden, and some crops also heal the soil, and help to fight pests. If, instead of flowers, shade-tolerant vegetables or greens are planted under trees, you can also save space (this is very important in small areas).
On the other hand, everything is not smooth here either. For example, you need to prune in the spring — and there is a flowerbed under the tree: you will not approach the trunk, nor will you really put a stepladder. When harvesting, you will also have to look at your feet more often, so as not to step on the flowers inadvertently.
Personally, I didn’t really like this option from a practical point of view. Of course, it looks beautiful, but the convenience is questionable. However, this is an exclusively subjective view — I know that many people liked the flowerbeds under the trees.
Framing of trunk circles
Finally, one more question that cannot be ignored: how to frame the barrel circles (and whether it should be done at all).
Framing is necessary if decorative mulch is used. This facilitates the mowing of grass around the trunk circle and prevents the “spreading” of the mulching layer. Well, in general, fencing helps to keep clear boundaries, so it should be used if the strictness of lines in garden design is important to you. The rest is a matter of taste and personal preferences.
What to frame? In my opinion, the most practical option is a curb tape (only you need to choose a dense one that is resistant to atmospheric influences and mechanical damage — for example, from a trimmer line).
Gardeners often use stones or bricks, use special curbs (made of concrete or simpler — plastic). Choosing your own option (and in general, when deciding on the need for such a frame), be sure to think about convenience. And as for the aesthetic side — they don’t argue about tastes, do they?..
Tell us how the trunk circles are decorated in your garden! Which option did you consider the most correct for yourself and why?
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Q.Ever green trees/shrubs
I am looking for ever green small trees or shrub for an Italian style garden. I will be using the trees/shrubs, on the edge of my patio, as a screen to screen off the rest of the garden: I am trying to make areas of interest along the path. It is a small city garden in N Ireland. Something like acers would be perfect but they are very expensive.
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Most Acer lose their leaves during dormancy. This will leave them bare for a portion of the year. What is your temperature range throughout the year? This will help me to recommend plants that would be suited to your region.