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Horatio’s Garden Scotland has been given a Highly Commended award for ‘Best Community-Health Initiative’ at the Custodian Awards.
The Horticulture Week Custodian Awards celebrate the best of parks and gardens management. They give garden and green space managers the chance to showcase their achievements, reward team efforts and highlight to stakeholders the vital role they play.
Winners were presented with their awards at a special reception hosted by Horticulture Week on Wednesday 28th June 2017 at the beautiful Woburn Abbey House & Gardens Sculpture Gallery.
The team at Horatio’s Garden would like to congratulate Countess of Chester Country Park, The Land Trust for their award. To see the full list of awards click here


Cultivar Type：For Ornamental
Scientific Name：Camellia japonica 'Bloomfield (Morris)'
» English Description
Bloomfield (Morris). (C. japonica). ACS, Yearbook 2011, p.105 as ‘Bloomfield’. Collected before 1986 as seed from South Korean islands by representatives of the Morris Arboretum, USA. Vigorous growth, fully branched to the ground, excellent ovate habit. Typical small, single, scarlet red flowers and excellent foliage. Proven cold hardiness. Top rated plant of the Morris Arboretum seed importations.


Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
|Botanical Pronunciation||ste-fan-AN-dra in-KYE-suh|
|Average Size at Maturity||Moderate grower to 2 ft.tall to 4 ft. wide|
|Bloom Time||Spring to Summer|
|Flower Attribute||Showy Flowers|
|Garden Style||Cottage, Rustic|
|Landscape Use||Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Ground Cover|
|Light Needs||Full sun, Partial sun|
|Soil Needs||All-Purpose Plant Food|
|Special Feature||Easy Care, Fall Color, Year-round Interest|
|Watering Needs||Once established, needs only occasional watering.|
|Companion Plants||Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Sweetspire (Itea); Eastern Cranberry (Viburnum)|
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7


The Inaugural 2011 National Green Infrastructure Conference is a gathering of policy-makers, practitioners, and on-the-ground implementers of green infrastructure practices and design from around the country. This is the first official conference of the National Green Infrastructure Community of Practice. Date: February 23-25, 2011 | Location: National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Download the Preliminary Agenda HERE!
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For maximum wildlife, water quality and soil health benefits, leave your flower beds and other landscaping in place this fall. When you do tidy up in the spring, consider trimming your plants down to ground-level but leaving the roots in place. Also, fall is a great time to test your soil and to start a new native plant bed from seed, such as a pollinator pocket garden. Check out Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District’s website for additional resources.
The Euclid Creek Watershed Program of the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District reminds us that our home is the first line of defense for the health of Lake Erie – and that you can help be the solution to storm water pollution and contribute to the health of our Great Lake. See their website to learn how!


Programs » The Regent Square Gateway Project
The Regent Square Gateway Project is bringing together community members, municipal officials, nonprofits, and businesses to create an entrance to Frick Park that cleans stormwater and educates people about the Nine Mile Run watershed and stormwater problems in our region.
The project builds upon concept drawings developed by the Studio for Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University and the Rocky Mountain Institute in their report Re-Evaluating Stormwater: The Nine Mile Run Model for Restorative Development. To see the full report click here.
The new design incorporates sustainable stormwater management and beautiful landscaping to clean and manage excess rain and snowmelt, a problem that currently wreaks havoc on Nine Mile Run by eroding streambanks and flooding it with pollutants. To see samples of the schematic designs for the site, click here.
This project will demonstrate how innovative environmental infrastructure development can improve aquatic and riparian habitat in an urban park, and enhance community access to open space and clean water. In addition, it will safeguard and enhance the considerable investment that both local and federal governments and private foundations have already made in Nine Mile Run and the surrounding park, an investment which is now still at risk during large storms.
NMRWA is currently seeking funding for the construction phase of the project. To help in this effort, please contact executive director Brenda Smith.
NMRWA hired Cahill Associates, a firm specializing in environmental planning, stormwater management, and sustainable site design, to lead the design process. They enlisted the help of Atelier Dreiseitl, a renowned German design firm whose best known project was the spectacular Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.
The Regent Square Gateway Project schematic design phase was made possible with funding from the Babcock Charitable Trust, the Canaan Valley Institute, the Garden Club of Allegheny County, the Heinz Endowments, the Henry J. Simonds Foundation, the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation, the Laurel Foundation, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Western PA Watershed Program.


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The concept is simple. Assist people in creating their design dreams. I can help plan, activate, and implement and sometimes install your landscape and hardscape dreams.
Sometimes, you may have no idea of how spaces can work together on the outside of your home. Other times, you may feel you want something in an area, but just can't find the time to do so. Most of the time, we can find solutions in a consultation with a few sketches. Some larger concepts may need to be work out on larger scale. I can help manage any third party contractors for you, if need be. The time to create a plan is now. You don't have to wait for the Spring, when most businesses are super busy.
As your landscape consultant, I can help manage any third party contractors for you. Your needs and decisions will be maintained throughout the implementation process. I will help execute the plan, and keep team members on the set timeline. The time to create a plan is now. You don't have to wait for the Spring. The best time to work out all the questions and scenarios is as soon as possible.


Tulsa’s Arena District Master Plan has been completed, city officials announced on Tuesday.
The Arena District Master Plan will help set the future vision for the district, which is composed of the area on the western edge of the central business district, including the BOK Center, Cox Business Center, civic institutions and Central Library.
The Arena District Master Plan effort started in February to help develop improvements to the district. Led by city staff, members of the community and consultants, the master planning process assessed the current state of the district, evaluated the potential of public infrastructure investments, identified opportunities for private development, and provided a phased road map for future decisions.
“Completing the Arena District Master Plan is an integral step in setting the future direction of downtown Tulsa,” said Mayor G.T. Bynum.
Tulsa County Commissioner and Downtown Coordinating Council Chair Karen Keith said this plan is the blueprint to revitalizing one of downtown Tulsa’s most visible districts.
Recommended in the plan are three signature public-private projects, including the Page Belcher Federal Building block, the Tulsa Municipal Courts block, and the Denver Avenue Transit Center block. Additionally, the plan prioritizes catalytic park spaces and street enhancement projects, including added green spaces around the BOK Center and Cox Business Center, creation of a new park on Civic Center Plaza and renovations to the Plaza of the Americas.
Projects support the overall strategy to transform the district from civic use to a world-class 18-hour neighborhood and destination.
“BOK Center is a perfect example of what this type of vision combined with public and private support can accomplish,” said Casey Sparks, BOK Center general manager. “I don’t think anyone can argue that BOK Center has surpassed expectations and is one of the leading catalysts for downtown economic development. It’s time to continue the momentum and take this area to the next level.”
The plan will be reviewed at the Tulsa City Council’s Urban and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., followed by a vote of the council on Jan. 16 for full adoption.


The new Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School was recently recognized with a design award by the Virginia School Boards Association.
In conjunction with the 2014 Virginia School Boards Association annual convention held in Williamsburg, VA during the week of November 17, six architecture firms and seven schools were recognized in the VSBA’s Exhibition of School Architecture. Winning projects were selected from 18 entries submitted by 11 architectural firms in the areas of new construction, renovation and adaptive use of existing space.
The judges said the MLK MS had “a strong civic presence, appealing outdoor spaces and an effective use of color to emphasize the ground plane.”
The school was designed by BCWH, a Virginia based, full-service architectural, interior design, landscape architectural and campus planning firm with a twenty-eight year history of design work in K-12, Higher Education and Municipal projects. Martin Luther King, Jr. was designed in association with Kei Architects.
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Garden Design has evolved through time, and due to the intermingling differential factors, such as the terrain at which citizens used to dwell, type of plants/crops a certain era which used to be grown, water as a utility and a decorative factor in the garden design space etc. have caused considerable change.
Reviewing Egyptian, Persian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Japanese, Monastery and Castle Gardens, the Italian Renaissance, there are a few ideas, which interest me particularly, from each of these time periods. Viewing the spectrum – commencing from Egyptian Gardens, perhaps the most interesting factor from this time period were the methods of irrigation, water ditches, pavilions, arbours, formal and geometric layouts, multiplicity and unison of flowering, fruit and herbal plants – utility plus beauty.
Discussing Persian Gardens, the main highlights were the design, which included water they used for irrigation and for serenity, shade for coolness and shelter, flowers for color and fragrance – sense of smell, and music to delight the ear. All the senses were accounted for.
Evaluating the Greek time period – the most specific factors that I feel are important are that of trees used as a component to highlight important areas, container growing, reflection or borrowing of plant shapes, and most importantly the creation of meditation areas and gathering spaces. Articulating the Roman Epoch, the most vibrant ideas to me were the distinction they created between food crops and the overall plan – moving forward from the Egyptian traditions that had these elements in simultaneousness. Their building of ramps rather than staircases, and walkways acting as a circumference in the outer periphery.
When I was introduced to Chinese Garden Design and Heritage, it was amazement to me that they did not involve any strict formulas like most of the other eras – Mughal etc. Their design was always planned as a series of pictures like a scroll painting. The Chinese character for garden had always been a combination of two words – land and water. Another aspect, which attracted me, was on how they utilized rocks – they used rocks as Europeans used statues. The presence of intimacy and lack of monumentality and symmetry gave fresh ideas and inspiration to Europeans for the 18th century gardens they designed.
When envisaging the Japanese regime, the prime ideas that clicked involved the lack of symmetry. Despite this quality they maintained balance in all of their designs – through the creation of a careful visual balance existent from all areas. Usage of stone materials carved into dragons and limestone boulders were integral to Shibusa (the Japanese word for quiet and refined taste).
The Castle Gardens did not have much to share with the world of Garden Design – although the qualities that they possessed could only be seen in paintings, which came through miniaturists and tapestry designers. The environment, joyous lifestyle and inhabitable essence were evident in Castle Gardens. There focus was lesser towards ornamentation and more towards notions such as symbolic presence. Species were suggestive enough for this cause – Mary’s purity: white lilies, Divine love: red roses, strawberries, Trinity: trefoil leaves.
Italian Renaissance has lot of ideas, which cause an admiration with this era. The implementation of staircases rather than ramps, was a new concept altogether to in the world of Garden Design. The Romans could not solve this issue. The flourishing of water, spilling in quantity down the terraced hillsides now selected for garden sites, provided motion and sound in a variety of moods.
Although these notions did leave a mark on modern garden designs, there is still one era whose elements are very difficult to find in today’s world – especially local gardens. This regime is that of the Roman era. It is very rare to find ramps instead of staircases in today’s gardens – a ramp generally requires a lot of length for adding a human friendly slope (1’:12’) to an area. In the modern world today such type of distance are very hard to create. Designers usually move towards designing elaborate stairways etc.
Another condition which is very hard to view in today’s garden design is that of emptying and filling of water through the construction of implements. This is something, which is pretty much limited in local gardens, it requires a lot of maintenance, is hard to construct and expensive, and requires a lot of mechanisms that cannot be manufactured at a smaller scale.
The final idea which was prevalent in Roman Gardens and cannot be seen in local gardens is that of the forceful blooming out of season of roses and foreign plants nurturing – usually local gardeners do not wish to take such a risk because due to economic reasons involved with the stalk holders/decision-makers (client, government) – they are reluctant to take such a risk which may cause a lot of loss etc. Although this idea is a very common practice in greenhouse farming and plantation.


We offer several types of mulch. Options include dark brown/chocolate shredded cypress, red cypress, natural non- colored cypress, mini pine bark, large pine bark nuggets. We also offer pine straw installation as a lower cost alternative for large areas or woods-lines. Mulch and pine straw are typically refreshed annually or upon our customers request.
Rock installations in landscaping beds can be a great long term investment in your property. Rock installation eliminates the need to refresh mulch each year and creates a unique look that will set your property apart. We offer several types of rock for landscaping beds including (white river rock of various sizes, light brown river rock of various sizes, red lava rock, black rock, lime rock, white marble chips, exotic pebbles and several other rock options. All rock installations we provide include a weed mat below the rock and basic black edging. Upgraded edging is available as well if desired.
We provide patch work to repair your current sod as well as whole yard replacement. We have several types of sod to choose from some cultivar options for St. Augustine include (Flortam, Seville, Palmetto, Bitterblue, and Classic). We also offer several types of Zosia, Bermuda, and Bahia sod. We will work with you to find out your level of shade on your property and the proper cultivar that will flourish. We will also include after care watering instructions to insure the success of your new sod.
Planting new flowers and plants on your property can increase the value of your property, increase privacy, and create stunning visual appeal suited for any season. We will work with you to create a custom layout and plan based on your desires. We offer several sizes for each plant and will work with you to meet any budgetary guidelines needed.
Palm trimming is an essential task for all palms to remain healthy and attractive. Each type of palm varies and has unique requirements for pruning. Consult with us and we will be happy to describe common trimming procedures. Clean up and haul away is included in all palm trimming estimates.
We offer leaf clean ups, weeding, general clean up’s and haul away services Contact us today for a custom estimate.


A swimming pool is always a great thing to have in a backyard. But what size pool should you get? Learn more about choosing the right pool size.
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We carry out all types of paving and use various suppliers to provide a good selection of materials
There are many types of paving on the market and believe in showing customers samples prior to starting a contract to ensure they are satisfied.
We install walls in either brick or stone dependant on your requirements.
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Ninebark, Summerwine (Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summerwine')
Height: 5-6' Width: 5-6' Zone: 3
Improved variety of Ninebark with neat, compact branching and fine, deeply cut, dark crimson-red leaves. 'Summer Wine' combines the fine texture of Physocarpus 'Nana' with the dark foliage of 'Diabolo'. Requires little pruning. Pinkish-white flowers in mid-summer show nicely against the dark foliage.


Nine new holes designed by Tom Fazio at Reynolds Lake Oconee near Atlanta, USA, are ready for grow-in ahead of opening later this year.
The new holes will be combined with the existing Bluff nine, which is currently part of Fazio’s 27-hole National course, to create the 18-hole Richland course, which will be the seventh at the community.
Richland’s first five holes will be from the Bluff nine, followed by the nine new holes, including a new ninth green on the lake, before finishing with the remaining four Bluff holes. The land is distinguished by a creek, large boulders and a pond, and has more than 100 feet of elevation change, sloping down to a cove of the lake.
Most of the fine grading and shaping for the new holes is complete, along with the construction of greens, tees, bunkers and irrigation. Grassing will take place in spring.
Watch: a video showing the new Tom Fazio-designed holes in construction
“My goal is always to create distinctive golf courses,” said Fazio. “There’s so many elements that exist at Reynolds, it’s not an accident it’s a quality golf environment. There’s a lot of terrain variation – lots of ups and downs, ins and outs, twists and turns – which is great for golf. I think we have something very special that people are going to love.”
The new Richland course will become the second private course at the community, alongside The Creek Club designed by Jim Engh, accessible only to Reynolds Lake Oconee members.


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Valley Rose Pieris
Pieris japonica 'Valley Rose'
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
|Botanical Pronunciation||PY-er-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh|
|Average Size at Maturity||Slow growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide.|
|Design Ideas||This Pieris offers true rosy pink flowers that are a showstopper at close range. On homesites, looks beautiful under a high canopy of old trees. Perfect on the north and east exposures as foundation planting. Large enough to use for background near water gardens or in small Asian-inspired compositions. A perfect candidate for wild woodland gardens in the damp Pacific Northwest.|
|Flower Attribute||Showy Flowers|
|Garden Style||Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic|
|Landscape Use||Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden|
|Light Needs||Partial sun|
|Soil Needs||Tree & Shrub Food|
|Special Feature||Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form|
|Watering Needs||Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.|
|Companion Plants||Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron)|
Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil, with protection from harsh winds. Thrives in dappled shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8


James Gamble Rogers II Fund Funded by the Friends of Casa Feliz
For students in the final year of the academic program at City Lab Architecture Program.
Other College of Design, Construction & Planning Giving Opportunities
Gresham Smith Jax Lab Fund
Fluor Corporation Endowment Fund
Howard Sebold/Herrick Smith Fellowship in Landscape Architecture


Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 320 Civic Drive (the Community Center). Project architects will present the latest design concepts and answer questions.
Construction of the new building is expected to begin late 2019 with anticipated completion in 2021.
On Sept. 17, the design team presented the schematic design to the City Council and the public for feedback. Key elements of the schematic design included the building location, size and general exterior appearance.
The design team is now refining the schematic designs with greater detail, and will share the latest design concepts with the community at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Community Center, 320 Civic Drive.
Decisions to be made during this phase include construction materials and products, such as roofing, windows, doors and siding; finish types and colors for ceilings, carpeting and walls; and detailed floor plans that show activities areas and layout of the furniture. Plans for parking, walkways and paths will also be completed during this phase.
Landscape Architect, Einwiller Kuehl will also complete plans for outdoor spaces including plantings and trees locations.
The proposed programming and space plan is now available for viewing online or downloading.
For more information email firstname.lastname@example.org or call (925) 671-5229.


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Years of landscape experience has allowed me the ability to visualize a completed landscape at the very outset and before any ground breaking. Part of my job is communicating that vision to the client. Problems can arise if a client or employees is having difficulties visualizing the finished product.
How do you ensure the finished landscape is exactly what you envision?
A solution is to have a professional landscape design of the project. A design can be as simple or as complicated as the project warrants but in each instance the same information is obtained;
A design created by a professional provides years of landscape experience.
There is no substitute for experience! A plant has specific sun/shade requirements and water requirements, while some are food for deer. Other plants may look great in the nursery but they will suffer or spread aggressively if their growing habits are not understood. A designer will also take into consideration your gardening skill level and the level of maintenance you desire. A seasoned designer will understand the need and requirements of the property before the digging begins.
A visual of the completed project so there is no surprises at the end:
A design will provide you with visual of the completed landscape before any work commences. In years past, the designs were one dimensional overhead blueprints, showing only an outline of what goes where. Today, and with the assistance of computer graphics, designs can provide you with a 3D image of the completed design so you can see what the end product will resemble. It’s an added tool for the client so any changes can be made before the project commences, thus saving costly overages.
A design= a scaled drawing;
The scaled drawing, combined with a 3D image, provides the necessary information for a skilled trade’s person to obtain accurate information on the job, including measurements, materials to be used, and quantity of materials. This information ensures any estimating is uniform, essential information if you are obtaining multiple bids on any aspects of the work.
A blueprint for all to work with.
More often than not, municipalities are requesting landscape designs be submitted before permits are issued for major projects. This allows the municipality the opportunity to see what the landscape will resemble before they approve the project. Each municipality has its own standards and your seasoned designer will take this into consideration when completing the layout.
A design is not only a clear vision of your ideas, it is also a blueprint to the success of your project!


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Work has started on Europe's largest man-made nature reserve, which will eventually be home to tens of thousands of migratory wetland birds.
It's being created using the millions of tonnes of earth from dug out for London's Crossrail project, which will allow rail passengers to journey between Shenfield in Essex, across the capital to Maidenhead in Berkshire.
The project will see Wallasea Island, near Southend, transformed into a massive wetland habitat.
The first load of soil has arrived from London at an Essex island to start the creation of Europe's largest coastal nature reserve.
Four and a half million tonnes is being excavated from beneath the capital to create a rail link between Heathrow and Shenfield in Essex and the earth is being used to bolster Wallasea island near Southend to create a haven for hundreds of thousands of birds
Latest ITV News reports
Millions of tonnes of earth from the construction of new rail tunnels are being used to create a huge wetland nature reserve in Essex.


At Griffin Groundworks, we believe in the transformative power of functional enhancements. Our latest endeavour, a significant acco drainage upgrade and soakaway installation in Kent, exemplifies our commitment to innovation, precision, and the art of seamless functionality.
The project was set against the backdrop of a car park that needed a functional boost. Our acco drainage upgrade was a meticulous process, designed to ensure efficient water management. Water shouldn’t hinder but complement the space. With our expertise, it became a reality.
A focal point of this endeavour was the soakaway installation. In a land known for its rain, having an efficient soakaway system is crucial. This installation wasn’t just about functionality; it was about addressing a need and elevating the space’s resilience against weather challenges.
Soakaways in Kent are a testament to our dedication to creating solutions that seamlessly integrate into the landscape. Our meticulous approach ensures that every element, from design to execution, aligns with the space’s character while enhancing its practicality.
The outcome of this project goes beyond the upgraded acco drainage and the newly installed soakaways in Kent. It’s about the harmony that emerges when functionality and aesthetics coexist. Every drop of water is managed with precision, contributing to an environment that’s as visually pleasing as it is practical.
In the realm of car park upgrades, this project is more than just construction; it’s a testament to our ethos. It’s about the fusion of engineering and artistry, where water management meets visual enhancement.
In conclusion, our acco drainage upgrade and soakaway installation in Kent is a symphony of functionality and aesthetics. With every drainage system meticulously upgraded and every soakaway thoughtfully installed, we’ve elevated the space’s potential. If you’re seeking to enhance your outdoor spaces with seamless functionality, let us be the artisans who bring innovation to your vision.


We all love our gardens. They are our own little slice
of paradise. A private space in which we can relax and enjoy what nature has to
At least they should be. The problem is that not all
gardens are completely private. This is especially the case in urban settings.
Often, we are overlooked by neighbors or part of our garden can be seen from
the street. If that is the case for you and you want to change that situation,
investing in some screen trees could well be the best approach. Below, is a
summary of the types of trees that can easily be used for screening.
The best screening trees are evergreen, which means
that they provide year-round protection from prying eyes and noise. One of the
fastest growing is the Leyland Cypress. It typically grows at a rate of three
feet per year.
You can easily buy Leyland Cypress from The Tree Center.
They deliver countrywide and do so for free when you order more than $100 worth
of trees from them.
However, it is important to understand that these
trees can easily reach 35 to 40 feet. This means that they are not suitable for
all gardens. It is important to consider the impact they are going to have on
the way your garden and that of adjoining neighbors’ looks, once they are
Thuja Green Giant
If you want something that grows at a slightly slower
rate the Thuja Green Giant is a potentially good choice. They are still quite
tall when mature, but not as tall as the Leyland Cypress. Typically, they reach
just 30 feet. Plus the tips are pointed, which allows more light through. This
reduces the chances of you or your neighbors experiencing problems as a result
of the shadow that they cast. You can also plant these further apart, which you
need fewer individual trees to create an effective screen.
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Emerald Green Arborvitae is a beautiful tree. They are
tall and slender with a sharp pointy top, which means that they make a
beautiful looking screen. Once mature each tree is between 3 and 4 feet wide,
so you need to plant quite a few to form an effective screen. However, they are
typically cheaper than other popular screening trees. Plus, once they are
mature they will only be between 12 and 14 feet tall. This means that they are
ideal for small gardens.
A living willow screen
If you only want to create a thin screen, using willow
is an excellent way to do it. Potentially, you can grow one by taking some
cuttings from a friend´s trees and simply planting them in a row. But, a faster
way to do it is to buy more mature willows from a nursery and plant those.
There are plenty of suppliers online who sell them for a very low cost.
Caring for your trees
Once you have bought and planted your trees you need
to maintain them. You can learn how to do this by reading the articles on this


Euro Kerbs™ are Firth's most popular domestic kerb, creating an attractive edge in contemporary colours to complement your paving.
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Firth Mountable Kerbs are used to form road edging and are ideal to form the edges of traffic islands and crossings.
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The challenges of climate change require us to ensure forests have the resilience to deal with future changes to climate, and reflect the uncertainty associated with climate projections.
Planting a variety of species, either in mixtures or in pure stands, can enhance the resilience of forests and woodlands to projected climate change. For productive forests, a broader range of timber species than have typically been planted in the past may therefore warrant consideration. For native woodlands, augmenting the current range of species with others associated with the woodland type will often help meet biodiversity objectives in addition to increasing the resilience of woods.
Genetic diversity, in addition to species diversity, is important in the context of climate change.
Evidence suggests that most populations of trees in semi-natural woodlands contain high levels of genetic diversity. Linking and expanding native woods using natural regeneration as part of a habitat network, or planting with well-adapted stock, will increase gene flows and strengthen the capacity of tree populations to adapt.
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Burgundy Queen® Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Hybrid 'Monharr' PP #34,247
|This showy climber provides a double shot of color with every new flush of growth emerging a dramatic dark burgundy, followed by deep burgundy flower-like bracts. Use for a lush tropical effect on arbors, trellises, and spilling over fences. Evergreen in frost-free regions; can be used in colder climates as a summer annual for patio containers and hanging baskets.
|Water deeply when soil is dry.
|Vigorous grower to 20 to 30 ft. long.
|Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
|Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
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|Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. USE CAUTION not to damage roots when planting. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Reduce frequency, once established; water container plants regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Apply fertilizer in spring.
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Published at Sunday, 11 August 2019. Backyard. By Parnella Martel.
A properly landscaped backyard can create an atmosphere that will have your family outside in the backyard more than inside the house. Having a place to sit back and relax is important. If you have a beautiful backyard and no place to sit, you cannot enjoy your backyard to the maximum potential. Determine what type of seating would complement your house, style and backyard. Patio furniture sets are a good place to start looking for ideas. Keep in mind the different types of materials used. This may later help you decide what other features to place in your backyard.
Entertainment: You can continue to enjoy gatherings in your backyard as dusk rolls in, instead of everyone packing up and heading inside at the first sign of nighttime. Everyone can relax outside in your beautifully landscaped backyard and enjoy themselves under the star-lit sky. Imagine sitting around your bamboo tiki-bar with a colorful array of stringed lights cascading along the roof and counter-top. In addition to that, little lights that gently illuminate along your patio and walkway so guests can see where they are going as they journey and marvel through your landscape. What an extraordinary and gratifying ambiance! Everyone will love getting together in your backyard.
Get creative here and have fun. Try seemingly crazy things. As an example, I’ve grown Papayas, Angel Trumpets, candle trees, and Caster Bean plants for years, treating them as annuals. Talk about a tropical effect that will turn some heads! Add the Finishing Touches, The plants you use in the garden go a long way towards creating that tropical, resort-style setting we’re after, but there are other things as well. The tasteful use of containers can greatly enhance the overall effect of your backyard resort. Containers allow you to create lush garden settings in places where it might otherwise be impossible such as patios and decks. Tropical hibiscus, mandevilla, and bougainvilla all make a statement in containers.
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Hosta hybrid 'Earth Angel'
- Large, heart shaped blue-green leaves with ceramy yellow margings
- Lavender flowers on 40" scapes in midsummer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grown best in moist, well drained soil. Will tolerate sandy soil. Perfers shade or morning sun. Most varieties will not tolerate hot afternoon sun, though a few will.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained


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When planning a landscaping project for your house, be sure that you put your design on paper first. This will help you visualize your concept and ensure that your project is going to work. This is going to help ensure that you do not waste your time and your money with a misguided plan.
Think about water requirements. If you live in an area that doesn't get a lot of rain, try to use plants that don't require a lot of water. Grass needs more water than any other type of plant, so replace your lawn with wood chips, gravel, or a type of ground cover that is suitable for high drought areas.
Be sure to plan what your landscape before you buy. Try sketching out your landscape design on a piece of paper prior to actually planting and building. When you know exactly what materials you need and where you are going to be putting them, it can help you avoid wasting money.
Rather than doing too many landscaping jobs at the same time, it is wise to do one project at a time. If you take on too many projects, you are going to end up spending too much money all at once. Taking on one at a time means you can better afford each project.
Use contrast to bring interest to your landscaping. Try to plant items that are very different from each other in color, form and texture. Look at a color wheel, select the colors that are opposite each other and then pair plantings of those colors together. This variety will give a better look to your landscape.
To save money, you can buy items such as mulch or containers from a home-improvement warehouse. The quality of these items will not make much of a difference. However, you should go to a nursery to buy your plants and your other products such as pesticides instead of settling for low-quality products.
Do not forget your hardscape when it comes to your landscaping plans. A deck or patio is an important aspect in your landscape's appearance. There are many options for decks and patios that include rock designs or woods that coordinate with the colors of your trees, shrubs and flowers. Do not forget this important aspect.
Anytime you are considering changing your landscape, you must also thing about the structures that already stand on your property. Find out where the cables, pipes and other essential structures for running your home are in your yard. You'll need to plan around these when planning your new landscape. Before you get out the shovel, contact the local utilities to determine where the underground lines are located.
When you start performing a landscaping project, it is very important to establish a budget first. Certain tools, accessories and live plants can be more costly than you think and can make an impact on your plans. Do your research online to get an approximation of how much it will cost to complete your project.
A great way to really make your landscaping stand out is to use flowering trees. This can really add some vibrancy to your landscape as it can add lots of different colors. Consider using these items as a border to your entire landscaping design. When the trees blossom, it will really look great.
If you're running short on cash when landscaping, you don't have to keep complete the whole project. Break your process into steps according to seasons and the right timing for each part of the project. Doing so is much easier to handle financially. Create the steps you wish to take and prioritize them according to your desires.
Before you embark on a large landscaping project, contact your homeowner's association, if you have one. Many neighborhoods have guidelines and specifications regarding what you can or cannot do to parts of your property that are visible to other neighbors. They can even force you to change things, if you are in violation of set rules.
Create your total landscaping plan to making any purchases to avoid wasting money. Try to create rough sketches of your ideas so you can determine what to buy and how to execute your plans. You may enjoy just buying things on impulse; however, this can destroy your budget.
Having a well-groomed front yard will make the curb appeal of your house gain some serious points in the neighborhood. A well-groomed back yard will give you the outdoor space that you desire for family functions, entertaining or just relaxing on your own. This article has shown you ways to accomplish all of this.
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Patios. Monday , August 06th , 2018 - 21:42:51 PM
Patios are a wonderful place to spend your summer months. Choosing the size, shape, theme, exact location, and material of the patio are all things you will need to figure out. You may want to add lighting to your new patio so that you can use it during the night in the summer. The lighting should blend in well with the patio design and not look like a spotlight. You need to provide subtle lighting that highlights the features of the patio design and makes the patio more beautiful.
Create a proposal for your patio. Take into consideration many distinctive patio designs and alternative patio ideas. Plan a location for cooking food, barbequing and restful eating. The outside kitchen area has become the most functional of new patio ideas. You could plan a small outdoor kitchen area or one that is bigger complete with a sink, refrigerator, oven, pizza oven and barbeque.
It seems that everywhere I go lately, I see patios: houses, offices, hospitals, restaurants, and spas. You name it, I've seen it there. They are becoming increasingly popular amongst South African gardens of all kinds and everyone is jumping at the opportunity to have it built onto their homes.
Patio ideas that are nicely planned and created needs to be uncomplicated, easy care spaces. Elevated flower beds and landscapes bordering a patio full of hearty plants can create points of interest. Purchase a drip irrigation system that is run by an automatic timer without concern yourself with watering.
Both decking and patios allow a beautiful BBQ corner to be built - there is nothing better than to have an outside grill in the summer months and some people even continue to cook outside in the winter months.
Most of you will want to do some serious barbequing on your patio and some go as far as installing complete outdoor kitchens. Once again, before you spend that kind of money make sure you have all the appropriate permits. Unless you are a serious do-it-yourself type person, you will probably want to consult a professional about making that kind of commitment. You may also want to consider building a grill island and these can become quite expensive.
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The Killbuck Watershed Land Trust has received $1.2 million in funding for wetland restoration at Crane Swamp in Killbuck. The swamp is part of the larger Killbuck Swamp Preserve, a protected 443 acres of swamp, marsh and woodland located on both sides of state Route 60 south of Killbuck. The restoration of Crane Swamp, which covers about 150 acres, will include construction of several wetland pools to drown out the highly invasive Reed Canary Grass. Plans are also in the works to construct trails with observation areas at the swamp, as well as a creek access point at Turtle Pond for kayakers and canoers to explore the preserve. The restoration project will occur over the next two years, with the wetland preserve opening to the public in late 2025.
Crane Swamp restoration project in Killbuck receives $1.2 million in funding
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A DIY fire pit is just what your backyard needs this summer. If you have a large budget, getting something custom might be what you're after. This one could perfectly fit the patio or small yards. – Very good of fire pits is expanding rapidly would be the most popular accessory to get in your garden. Vast array now available that you can buy is seemingly endless, so finding the right one to suit your needs along with your budget hasn’t been easier.
Large Fire Pit Ideas – Fire pits can be as simple or because elaborate while you want, or even can pay for. You may want produce a stunning landscape design and style feature or just recreate the campfire experience of childhood thoughts. Perhaps you just want to enjoy the use of your outdoor space as soon as the nights get yourself a lot much cooler, after all, nothing is just like the warmth of a fire together with flickering flames to get a cozy gathering place.
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This member of the R. maddenii family, and a subspecies of R. valentinianum is a very handsome shrub. The dark-green rounded leaves have tiny hairs around the edges. The flowers are light yellow in loose trusses that appear in April and May. The plant can grow in full sun or with a bit of filtered light. Compact without pruning.


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New Softwood and Hardwood Sleepers are machined from natural, organic, unseasoned timber that has not undergone any drying process so being hydroscopic it will naturally season over time which may result in them contracting, distorting and expanding with the seasons.
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Outdoor fireplace design ideas require that you consider wisely upon where you wish to set it. So far as outdoor designs go, you might have an integrated fireplace or a portable one that will surely provide you with more options regarding placement and decor. What a superb outdoor fireplace design!
22 Awesome Outdoor Fireplace Design Ideas
Wood fireplaces have a distinctive feeling. They have become extremely popular in recent years, partly because of the obvious warmth they add to an outdoor setting, and also because of the charming ambiance, they bring to the whole yard. Outdoor stone fireplaces are extremely beautiful.
Moreover, you might want to create a walled-in area surrounding your fireplace. There are various kinds of outdoor fireplace Designs to pick from. Therefore by employing such hints, you can construct an ideal custom outdoor fireplace for yourself.
Apart from that, you also get some wonderful ideas. There are several unique thoughts and designs and each creates an entirely special setting for your outdoor living space. Along with making it feasible to entertain family and friends outside for longer each season, outdoor fireplaces also pack a huge punch in conditions of landscape design.
It is vital to select an outdoor fireplace that meets your yard. If you wish to have a wood burning fireplace you should have an additional chimney so the smoke won’t disturb your visitors. A well-built fireplace will make a focus for your landscape.
Most fireplace designs are custom, but lots of the ideas we’ve presented can be readily adapted to your house at any price point. To pick the right dimensions, you want to regard the fireplace purpose and your current home exterior. Fuel There are lots of alternatives for fuel based on the kind of fireplace you select.


Some might say that the grass is always greener on the other side but not when it’s on the other side of daylight. At night, the grass is pitch-black. That is if you don’t have a well-crafted landscape lighting design. A well-planned lighting design will make your home look absolutely stunning and be a real hit with your family and guests.
And think about those leisurely strolls you take at dusk. Do you take in the mystical glow that comes from the odd home along your travels? Let’s face it – we all do it when we go for a walk at night. But do you also yearn for the same illumination radiating from your garden? Think about the beauty you could create with a tastefully lit landscape and the pride you’d feel upon walking up to your front door after a walk around the neighbourhood.
The good thing is that whatever the size of your backyard and front garden there are so many ways you can enrichen your outdoor space. It’s not so much about the lights you use it is more about where you place them. With a professionally well-designed outdoor lighting scheme, you will wow not only your family and guests but yourself too after a night-time leisurely stroll. And we at Bondilights are going to help you achieve the best lighting design you’ll find in your neighbourhood.
We have put a list together of the best places to position your lights for the technique you wish to achieve.
With highlighting you can create shape, colour and form. Start by placing our LED slim bollard to act as a spotlight at the base of a feature, such as a statue, water feature or wall. Play around with the angle and distance to give you the desired highlight effect. The closer the light is to the object, the more detailed the area highlighted.
Silhouette lighting can create a dramatic effect. Start by adding a spotlight behind the feature and aim it at a fence or wall. You’ll see the object silhouetted against a soft light background. You might need a few light fixtures to give you the desired effect. For a striking result use dense subjects such as well-manicured evergreen shrubs, planters and trees with full foliage.
Create a magical accumulation of shadows on the walls or building façade by washing a feature with soft light and illuminating the background surface. Use our spike light angled upwards to create a huge shadow bigger than the subject.
Play around with distances and angles and choose plants that provide movement with the wind, like ornamental grasses, for that mysterious visual.
Washing is a technique that uses an indirect angle of light to deliver a soft, ambient glow. It is most often applied to walls and rows of shrubs.
Our LED wedge wall light is perfect for this application. Its wide angle and low wattage is preferred over a spotlight. Experiment with angel and height to achieve the best result.
Most often, this is light from below that can be used to wash, silhouette or shadow. Install a light in the ground, such as the Piccolo 20, to create a contrast of shadow and light for varying depths of an object’s wall. This will deliver a majestic and stately focal point.
Is attaching a light to a tree or structure such as a building or wall and aiming it downwards, the results may vary. For example, when attached to a home, under the eaves, you will highlight the structure of the house. By attaching the light to a tree, you can create what’s called the moonlight effect, which gives you the image of moonlight shining through the tree’s branches.
As discussed in the previous section and true to its name, moonlighting creates a glow similar to moonlight. Just place the light fixture high inside the tree’s foliage and angle it downwards.
This will give you some interesting shadows on the ground created by the leaves and branches, and a soft glow from within.
This technique is applied to draw attention to a feature such as a statue. Accenting involves using down-lighting and up-lighting to accentuate the object. It creates a stunning contrast of shadows.
The trick is to use a narrow beam of light from a hidden fixture and focus all the light on the object itself. Our LED deck light is ideal for this application.
Just because you want your paths to be fully visible at night for you and your guests, it doesn’t mean you can’t give them a romantic and intriguing experience at the same time.
Place LED path lights along your path or walkway but be careful they are not in the firing line of a mower. Angle them downwards to avoid dazzling glare and experiment with down-lighting techniques to really emphasise surrounding shrubs and foliage.
In-grade lighting is normally installed at the base of a stone wall or other concrete feature. Our Piccolo 20 with hat is ideal especially when other light fixtures might cause a tripping hazard.
Pools, spas and ponds
Lighting fixtures positioned at either end or spaced along a side wall are the most practical locations. The LED circle wall light – recessed is perfect when you have moving water. It creates a striking visual on the water’s surface.
When done right and positioned correctly, landscape lights can transform your home and garden into spaces of charm and mystery. But designing your landscape lighting is about more than just choosing the right fixtures and locations. It’s also about artistry. Achieve your dream lighting scheme with our talented Bondilights, garden lighting specialist Sydney. Contact leading light specialists Bondilights Sydney today.


SCH Number 2022110074
- Euer Valley Restoration Project
- The project is an application requesting approval of a Management Plan for work within 100 feet of wetland and riparian areas, 100 feet of a perennial watercourse, 50 feet of intermittent watercourses, 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain, and for the protection of rare, threatened, endangered, or special species and their habitat; and a Use Permit to Allow Development in a Floodplain. The project proposes to restore degraded meadow and trail systems, reduce erosion, and protect and enhance wetland habitat along the South Fork of Prosser Creek in Euer Valley, a high elevation valley northwest of the Town of Truckee in the eastern portion of Nevada County.
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|Euer Valley Restoration Project – Phase 1 (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. NEV-32483-R2)
|Euer Valley Restoration Project – Phase 1, SNC1453-RT (County title is PLN22-0074; MGT22-0012; CUP22-0004; EIS22-0011)
|Euer Valley Restoration Project - PLN22-0074; MGT22-0012; CUP22-0004; EIS22-0011
|Euer Valley Restoration Project


GRASSES-THE MOST USED PRODUCT FOR EXTERIOR REALISM
Nothing replicates the Landscape as does Grasses. In geometric patterns in all green or in colors such as tutone green, brown/green, burgundy, rust, yellow/green, or grey/green. Grasses are a wonderful way to add accents, focal points, or recreate the landscape.
Autograph Grasses Products are mostly made of either regular plastic, Polyblend® for outdoor use, or PVC material. Some grasses are also Fire Retardant.
In spikes, clumps, or clusters, the product is very realistic and easy to work with. There are loads of shapes and sizes, far more than enough for your creative palette. Use them in containers, in ground, in geometric spaces. Just have fun!
We’ve often seen concrete or stone planters that are part of an accent pattern filled with grasses used. Sometimes there is no way or budget to provide irrigation. No problem, Autograph's Polyblend® Grasses save the design. Used singly or in multiples, grasses fool the eye. As with our other Replicas, we guarantee them for 5 years! Some companies that use them have had much longer lasting histories and they provide an additional 5 years. Stage them in ground, in decorative container, as softening points around buildings, as traffic guiding elements, you have just touched the surface.
Grasses. The Workhorse of Landscape. Autograph Grasses. They meet all your Design Needs!


If you are looking for the centerpiece to your outdoor gathering place choose a rectangular natural gas fire pit. Natural gas fire pits are very easy to use, efficient and provide a warm and consistent flame. The rectangular shape is very popular and fits in well in any outdoor design choices. Rectangular natural gas fire pits come in many different sizes and styles. You can also choose the finish and color of you fire pit. Come on and get yours today.


Published at Wednesday, 25 September 2019. Backyard. By Aurore Aucoin.
Partying at the Right Season: Summer and spring are the best seasons for backyard parties. The sky is usually clear and there are so many activities that you can do. If you have a pool in your backyard, then a pool party is the best to have. It may be potluck or you can host everything. It is important to have beverages and light snacks during pool parties. Make the party more fun by having pool games. It is always important to consider the safety of your guests when hosting any type of party, though. So make everything safe.
In amongst our flowering shrubs in our front yard, we have planted blueberry bushes. They are as pretty as the flowering shrubs and give us the added benefit of mouthwatering blueberry snacks. As they grow they will provide additional quantities to freeze and preserve. Plant at least three different varieties for cross pollination. Strawberries are wonderful ground cover, keeping your weeds to a minimum and delighting your pallet. If you wish to have a spectacular focus pyramidal tree of 15-30 foot in your backyard landscaping plans, plant a hardy paw paw tree. You will have gorgeous waxy green leaves from spring to frost and eat delicious fruit with a custard banana flavor.
Also, sketch out your landscaping ideas before you begin buying anything. It is important to know what you plan on putting in your backyard before you actually spend any money. You need to know that all of your ideas are going to fit in the space that you have. This will also help you determine the approximate cost of your backyard landscaping and aid in planning your budget.
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W.J.Hatt Limited has been undertaking pond construction and lake construction in conjunction with their renovation of both since 1937. Over the years we have accumulated three generations of experience, creating long lasting water features and wildlife habitats constructed to suit their surroundings.
We offer a complete design and build service for our ponds and lakes, and can obtain any necessary consent from the environmental agency, as well as ensuring that local planning requirements are met where required.
Whilst much of the work we carry out is on large estates for conservation and wildlife needs, we have also constructed and renovated a huge variety of projects for Local Authorities and private clients alike. Our works include the construction of ponds and lakes into clay or the water table; as well as using impermeable butyl liners or puddled clay.
Jack Hatt, who founded the company, was a passionate angler from which his love of waterways originated. The passion has carried on down the generation of Hatts leaving Oxfordshire and Berkshire with a huge range of ponds, lakes, streams, rivulets, cascades, and waterfalls ranging from more modern angular constructions to rustic nature reserves. The company operates a unique way of constructing ponds and lakes using butyl liners where the liner itself is not visible, whilst also providing a planting shelf that goes right down into the water.
When any waterway stops holding, the problem becomes exponentially worse as the leaking water enlarges and washes away the hole further and a vicious circle begins. Using piles of the correct length and size, these can be quickly stopped. Should it be desired the piles can also be hidden under soil so that the repair appears completely natural. Piling also provides a relatively straight forward method of introducing almost any size of traditional oak board sluice gates back into a water system.


What could the City of Walla Walla do to make the most of Mill Creek? You can go to Open City Hall to see conceptual ideas from Washington State University students and provide your own visions and ideas for Mill Creek. Go to Open City Hall and follow the instructions here to participate.
In 2015, students from the Washington State University School of Design and Construction re-envisioned Mill Creek as it flows through town. WSU Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, Michael Sanchez, charged his students with coming up with ideas for reincorporating Mill Creek into the fabric of the city. The students’ intentions were to combine cultural, economic, ecological and social aspects of Walla Walla into an alternative way of channeling Mill Creek. Along with accessibility, the designs focus on creating unity in the community and a sense of connection to nature. The students’ designs ask us to consider the possibilities for this natural resource. We invite you to share your thoughts on Open City Hall about these conceptual plans and to share additional possibilities the plans may inspire.
- Click here to go to Open City Hall.
- Under Open Topics, click on “Reconsidering Mill Creek.”
- Click on “Go to the topic.”
- Click on the “Your Annotations” tab.
- Click on the blue word bubbles with the + sign in them to bring up the areas where you can provide input.


A symbol of piece and meditation, this Sitting Buddha Water Fountain will help create a serene environment in your garden. Watch the water calmly flow out of the lotus flower, through the Buddha's hands, and into the reservoir below.The flowing water creates a soft dabbling sound to aid your relaxation. Fitted with warm white LED lights, this water feature becomes illuminated in the evening, accentuating the detailed design of the Buddha and creating a spiritual ambience in your garden. This water feature comes complete with a pump, transformer and 10m of cable for an easy installation. Made from polyresin - hardwearing and durable! LED connector type: LED female 2pins.


Panicum v. 'Gunsmoke' PPAF (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Switch Grass, Ornamental Grass
A new nativar perfect for the late summer landscape! The seedheads on this moderately sized grass billow over the top of the habit. Wide, steel colored leaves densely pack the robust habit. It is closest in size to 'Apache Rose', but differs with tan seedheads and a wider habit.
Height: 4.0-4.5 Feet
Spread: 3.0-3.5 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color: Green shades / Blue shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Consistent Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Summer
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Focal Point
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 4.25 inches deep x 2 inches wide.


Your home is an expression of who you are, and it doesn’t stop at interior design. Hardscapes make a huge contribution to overall property design, and color, style, and feature elements all play a role in determining the results. It’s the same when it comes to choosing the right wall unit to match your backyard hardscape in Cincinnati, OH. Here are some tips on how to do it:
Consider Color and Style
What’s the overall aesthetic you’re going for? Is it a modern, trendy look, or are you more suited to a classic, timeworn style? Keeping your backyard hardscape in line with this will make your property cohesive and pleasing to view from every angle. Signature colors are a great way to make this decision easier, and can transfer from your house’s outer walls and interior, and into the backyard. Lineo Dimensional Stone with its linear multi-plank look, is an excellent choice for a modern feel, while being a complement to various colors, pavers, and surface options.
What about Space?
This is another factor when choosing your wall units. Take a smaller outdoor space for example, like one in the heart of Cincinnati. Consider adding levels to smaller spaces. This helps to add depth to the area. The human eye may be able to see many things, but it can be tricked with a little tweaking. Try a raised planter, a sunken patio, or an elevated one. Your wall units can add to the façade, briefly separating levels or surrounding the space to create a comfortable, cozy backyard that you can enjoy. Lighter colors make small spaces appear larger, so consider Rivercrest Wall in the Coastal Slate color option, for a rich tone with hints of blue and grey, and a natural stone look that will appeal to any style preference.
For intriguing texture and unique design, pair neutral or colored tones for breathtaking and interesting results. The same way you could stencil or texture an interior wall, your outdoor wall units can offer texture in this way. Match Pisa2 in Sierra with the Granite color option for a trendy mix of warm and cool.
Think About Other Features
Maybe it’s a pergola with vibrant fabrics, a fire pit surrounded by chic stone seating, or vegetation situated in just the right places for maximum effect. Your choice of outdoor elements can also influence the decision you make when it comes to wall units. There’s nothing wrong with choosing multiple materials of varying styles to work with, as that could even up the aesthetic value of your property. Consider Tribeca Cobble pavers in Crystaline Basalt forming a walkway framed by Granite Romanstack pillars, for a traditional look and feel. Or, combine the natural weathered look of Brussels Dimensional Stone with the classic Brussels Block paver. With so many combinations to create just the right look for your tastes, you can choose from the wide range of Unilock Cincinnati, OH products to get all your wall units and other hardscape elements.
The title image features a Brussels Block hardscape with Brussels Dimensional Stone verticals.


Denver is paving the way toward a greener future with the Better Denver sustainability projects. Many aspects of the Better Denver projects lend themselves to green solutions - solutions that help to sustain the environment through design and construction approaches that incorporate energy efficiency, recycling, and wise use of land, water and other materials. Sustainable design and construction approaches can also save capital, operations and maintenance costs.
The Better Denver Program seeks sustainable elements that can be readily implemented, are environmentally responsible, and are deemed appropriate for any individual project. The program's sustainable development approach attempts to balance the environmental, social, and economic aspects of each project in a holistic manner so as to preserve natural resources and protect the environment for future Denver generations. Techniques under consideration include using post consumer recycled materials; recycling, salvaging or reusing construction or demolition waste; and conserving water through the use of efficient landscaping and irrigation.
One key to realizing sustainable solutions will be the ability of the program to identify projects that could achieve LEED certification. The Better Denver sustainable development approach and the achievement of LEED certification for specific Better Denver projects will be consistent with, and will help further the city's Greenprint Denver 2012 Climate Action Plan Goals.


Learn About Retaining Walls Service
Retaining walls are not only considered for their functionality a lot but they can also be used as a secret weapon for transforming the design of your landscape. IN some instances, it will be very important of a homeowner to construct a retaining wall in their homestead as it will act as prevention ,erasure for runoff of the rain which is very harmful and will Laos prevent some soil erosion. Any kind of landscaping that you are installing in your home should have the purpose of complementing your home as well as landscape and not actually work against Iota.
The right retaining wall is the one that is built with the same materials that are matching the surrounding and they are tail effectively meeting the structural demands of such a site. In order for you to get the right kind of retaining wall which will do both their main function and also complement the look of your yard, it will be a good decision that you choose a good retaining wall contractor. YOU will have to choose a reliable as well as a reputable retaining wall contractor if you want to have results of the highest standards. When you are choosing a contractor for the project, it will be quite essential for you to make sure that you make the right choice of the company that you are going to choose.
When you are making a choice of the particular constrictor you are going to work with for the project, it will be quite overwhelming as there are so many of them in the market today. The process of making your choice will even be more challenging if it is your first time in the market looking for the service and you are also not well informed about the services that you shall find. When you are looking for a retaining wall company, It will be an important decision for you to make sure that you have prepared the various things that you should look for in the contractor you are going to choose so as to make the right choice.
When you are planning to have the project, you will nee dot do a research so that you can know the various things that will be required to ace the project successful form the materials to the contractor. You should not focus on the prices that are being charged by the contractor without checking on their quality of services first. Service quality will in many situations match the price and choosing a service which is offered at low cost might imply that you will get poor services which are not right.


Back Patio and decorative sidewalk
This 17 yard patio has a 22″ border that is colored with a Storm Gray colorant and stamped with an Italian slate stamp. We antiqued and sealed the border to give the stamping some depth and pop!
We saw cut the diamond joint pattern the following day.
Along the side we decided to get creative with the walk way. We poured different sized pads 6″ apart. The homeowners plan on filling the 6″ gaps with river rock to bring the pathway together.


Toronto residents continue to show their generosity and desire to expand Sorauren Avenue Park, with donations to the Sorauren Town Square community fund now at $20,000.
A donation from local real estate agent Chander Chaddah has brought the fund to the half-way mark after four months of campaigning. Thank you Chander!
Construction of the new Town Square is expected to begin in 2013. The “town square” will occupy the now vacant land between the Fieldhouse and the abandoned linseed oil factory along Wabash Avenue, and will add new green space, 31 more trees, gardens, picnic tables, performance space, and a pizza/bake oven.


"Our purpose is to review and enhance the existing Community Design guidelines and practices in accordance with current and future conditions considering the assets and values of this community!"
"We encourage Community Design that promotes historical, environmental, recreational and family values through preserving and enhancing neighborhood character, community services and managed growth."
The following is a list of Community Design Issues identified by this group:
- Sense of Community
- Sense of Place
- Preservation of Heritage
- Preservation of Environmental Amenities
- Community Gateways
- Infill / Redevelopment
- New Growth
Make a Comment:
You may make a comment on the Community Area Plan Update to the Community Design Committee. Your comment will be received by Tom Leeson of the City of Steamboat Springs Planning Department and forwarded to this group.


Westfield Named Tree City USA By Arbor Day Foundation
WESTFIELD — As the new banner in the Village Hall indicates, the village of Westfield was recently named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to urban forest management.
Westfield achieved the recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: Maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
The Tree City program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
“Tree City USA communities see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The trees being planted and cared for by the village of Westfield are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.”
In 2017, the village board focused on the fact that Westfield had been losing trees due to age, necessary removals, and other causes, and recognized that replacement was lagging. It initiated a tree-planting program called “Re-tree Westfield,” based on a tree management plan created by forestry consultant Bruce E. Robinson, Inc. In 2020 it approved the creation of a Village Tree Board and tasked it with coordinating and advising the village board and the Department of Public Works on tree-related matters. To date, the efforts have resulted in the planting of more than 300 trees.
The village of Westfield recognizes the importance of its “urban forest.” Trees provide natural beauty, improve water quality, help control stormwater runoff, conserve energy by providing cooling shade in the summer while blocking chilling winds in the winter, remove carbon dioxide while producing oxygen, and help to reduce noise.
With the guidance of its Tree Board, Westfield is in the process of having its consultant update the tree inventory and management plan to guide the continued planting more trees throughout the village. The Village Tree Board can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.org for information or concerns.


Designs give architects, landscape planners and creative designers more options for creating dramatic fog effects using pure-water high pressure fog systems.
Today Koolfog announced availability of four specialty fog effects nozzles designed to produce an array of pure-water fog effects when used with its high pressure pure water fogging, misting and evaporative cooling systems.
Used in residential, commercial and industrial applications, these new nozzles provide architects, landscape designers and special effects professionals greater flexibility and more efficient design options for the use of pure water fog in outdoor pools, spas and fountains, water parks, themed entertainment centers and more.
- Choosing the Best Misting Lines and Nozzles for your System - September 5, 2017
- Mesmerizing Fountain Fog Effects - August 28, 2017
- Retail Center Misting Makes Summer Shopping a Breeze - August 21, 2017


June hanging lights
The June hanging lights are available in four different versions. 4730 & 4735 feature double light shades and are available in three light or five light options. 4745 & 4750 feature singluar light shades and are also available in three or five light options. All lights are available only in a brown finish. The lights are best suited to being hung over an outdoor space, withing trees or suspended from walls to light up a garden or external environment.


Design Review Advisory Committee of Hockessin Village
In accordance with 29 Del. C. Section 10001 et.al., Hockessin Village Design Review Advisory Committee will be held as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. The Government Center located at 87 Reads Way will be accessible during the scheduled hearing time for members of the public to attend the virtual meeting in-person.
A Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is responsible for reviewing land development applications to ensure compliance with the community redevelopment plan and/or design guidelines manual and making recommendations to the county Department of Land Use. In addition, the committees review and make recommendations regarding revisions and updates to the community redevelopment plan and/or design guidelines manual based on community standards.
The committee shall be comprised of residents or property owners of the area affected by the overlay district and the surrounding area identified in the community redevelopment plan, except that one registered landscape architect, and one registered architect who resides outside of the community may be appointed to the committee.


A Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Cultural Landscapes Outcome Action Plan (OAP) of the Mediterranean Programme was held in the Balearic island of Menorca from 6 to 9 May 2019, hosted by local organization GOB Menorca. Twenty participants from 13 organisations attended the meeting, representing projects implemented in five Mediterranean countries and cross-cutting regional initiatives.
The Cultural Landscapes OAP supports the maintenance and development of cultural practices that have shaped Mediterranean landscapes and support biodiversity conservation and the wellbeing of communities. In Menorca, meeting participants had the opportunity to see on the ground the work that GOB Menorca undertakes with local farmers under a programme of Land Stewardship, which encourages and supports sustainable farming practices that respect the fragile environment of the island and generate high-quality products that sustain the local economy. The meeting offered also the opportunity to learn about the impressive archaeological heritage of the island and to enjoy its spectacular landscapes.


A well-designed home has something that sets it apart from other houses in the street. It’s usually a combination of several factors that work together to create a bit of a ‘wow’ moment when you first see the house.
So how do you create the same thing with your own house? It’s not as elusive as you might think and usually revolves around three things: fences, focal points and landscaping.
Have you ever seen a poorly framed picture? One where the frame detracts from the image rather than enhances it? The fence on your property does the same job as a picture frame. Get it right and you will have a beautifully framed property but get it wrong and everything will look a bit off.
A word of warning – just because a fence on the internet looks great doesn’t mean it will suit your property. Your fence needs to link in some way to the architecture of your house. I don’t mean you have to install something from the 70’s just because your house was built in that era, but you can take one element from the architecture and use it on your fence. It creates a cohesive look and provides an overall harmonious aesthetic appeal.
Creating a focal point is one of the secrets of a well-designed home. Focal points can be created through porticos, front decking, planter boxes, tile and timber features or paved areas. The purpose is to draw the eye in and lead the viewer to the entryway.
Some ‘front’ doors are situated at the side of the house. If that’s the case, it makes sense to create a focal point around that area. Focal points do not always need to be directly in front of the house.
Don’t go creating too many focal points around the property; it will look too busy and distracts the viewer. Decide what you are going to do as your main focal point and choose the best way to create it based on the architectural style of the house.
Landscaping can go a long way towards improving the aesthetic appeal of a house. Take a good look at your existing landscaping and decide what needs to go and what can stay. Are there areas that could be pared back? Are there areas that are a bit barren and could do with a few plants to soften the scene?
Try to choose plants that will visually balance the property. Balance does not always mean everything has to be symmetrical. Rather, it is about balancing the visual weight of things. For example, a dainty timber cottage will suit fine, slender plants whereas a heavy brick house would be better off with big chunky plants with thick, glossy leaves.
Your landscaping should work with the fence, the focal point and the finish and materials your house is made of. If plants are butting up against a charcoal colour or a dark brick, choose plants with a lighter colour so they don’t get lost in the background. If the backdrop is a lighter shade, choose darker plants.
A lot of landscaping can be done with grasses and non-flowering plants such as Cordyline or Xanadu. Non-flowering plants create a more structured design but will still add colour and variety if you choose wisely.
As the old saying goes, first impressions last the longest so have a bit of fun and create your own ‘wow’ moment.
If you’re struggling with what to do to your house front, our First Impressions Renovation Action Plan will give you a step-by-step design to follow – to really give it that wow factor. It’s amazing what you can create when you know how! Check out our pricing and packages page here for more details.


Plants of the Week – March 14
Cornus mas, seen here growing beside Bond Hall, is commonly known as the Corneliancherry Dogwood. The yellow flowers, borne on short umbels, appear in March and last for several weeks. Look for Cornus mas ‘Golden Glory’ at the 2011 Scott Associates’ Plant Sale.
Pieris japonica by the Cunningham House is a slow growing, broadleaf evergreen that prefers moist, acidic soils. Pendulous, urn-shaped flowers appear in March. Pieris ‘Mountain Fire’ will be available at the 2011 Scott Associates’ Plant Sale.
Planted throughout the Scott Arboretum, Helleborus Brandywine TM Strain provides an array of vivid colors and distinct forms. Introduced by David Culp, the series includes single, double, and semi-double flower forms.
Adonis amurensis is a favorite symbol of the Japanese New Year. This spring ephemeral produces yellow flowers in early spring, immediately followed by finely dissected fern-like foliage that disappears by early summer in the Entrance Garden.