Balmoral upgrade underwayPosted Tuesday 23 May 2017
Balmoral Promenade is undergoing a major refurbishment to provide a consistent surface along the renowned walkway.
Investigations by engineers indicated many areas of the footpath had major cavities below the concrete slab mainly as a result of erosion of subsoil.
The footpath, which was built in the 1920s along with the seawall, will be given a consistent surface through the works, after minor improvements over the years resulted in a mix of concrete types and designs. Its redesign, which involved input from architects and community consultation, will be in keeping with the heritage significance of the seawall.
Improved seating and edging around the trees at the southern section of Balmoral will also be provided through the replacement of timber logs with concrete seating.
Most of the upgrades are expected to be completed by November, while some additional works including the renewal of stairs to the beach, improved lighting and footpaths connecting the promenade, will commence in coming months.
The project is part of Council’s ongoing renewal of Balmoral infrastructure, which over the past decade has included the Rotunda, toilet blocks, baths and last year’s playground renewal.


Dianthus x barbatus Diabunda® Series
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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|Botanical Pronunciation||dy-AN-thus bar-BAY-tus|
|Average Size at Maturity||8-10" H x 8-10" W|
|Bloom Time||Late Spring to Fall|
|Flower Attribute||Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers|
|Garden Style||Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic|
|Growth Habit||Compact, Mounding|
|Landscape Use||Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Raised Bed, Small Spaces|
|Light Needs||Full sun|
|Special Feature||Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Compact Form|
|Watering Needs||Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.|
Provide enriched, loose, well-drained soil. Waterregularly to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drier soils. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming.
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Holly Tree - Ilex aquifolium
Economy or Premium SelectionEconomy - rooted into its pot but a further season before moving up a pot size.
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Beautiful and easy to grow, makes an excellent single specimen or grow as a hedge well known prickly foliage and red berries. Plant at least three to ensure berry production.
Our Holly trees are English grown from genuine English origin (provenance) stock grown naturally in fertile English soil. Because our Holly trees are 100% English provenance and English grown, they make an excellent choice for any woodland or landscape planting scheme. If you are including native species, we think it is easy to be misled. Some suppliers use the word “native” to describe their trees but this does not necessarily mean that they are English grown or of English origin. Many are imported from continental Europe. As growers with over 40 years of growing experience we are happy to pass on our knowledge and advice. Don’t compromise on quality. When you want the best choose quality English grown, English origin Holly from Botanica.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Plans to develop Grande Dunes are out for all eyes to see.
The owners of Grande Dunes say the goal is to enhance the area for current and future residents. They want to make it a vital part of Myrtle Beach and be a "good first impression" for visitors as they enter from the North Strand.
Grande Dunes is known for golf, the marina, the hotel and homes, but the area will eventually have even more to offer.
LStar Management purchased the property six months ago with a plan to build up the 2,200-acre community. This includes a park along the Intracoastal Waterway, with 21 miles of trails to walk and bike on. This will take sightseers along the water, from the Marina at Grande Dunes to the YMCA. The trail will also extended from the marina to the Atlantic ocean.
More homes, stores, restaurants and another hotel are all additions to turn the "marina village," into a focal point of the project. Picture a waterfront park for public events and performances - another draw to Myrtle Beach.
"It will make it a very attractive place for new housing development and new commercial development to occur. if people are looking for a location here in Myrtle Beach, that would be one of their spots they would look at first, I would imagine," says city spokesperson Mark Kruea. "Certainly we've got The Market Common on the south end, we would now have this enhanced Grande Dunes on the north end."
The plan also calls for the beautification of US-17 Bypass and Kings Highway along Grande Dunes property. LStar managing partner Steve Vining says the company is aiming for improved landscaping and pedestrian crossing points to make the roads more safe. They will have to discuss plans with SCDOT before work can begin.
"I think their thinking and ours as well was that when you arrived in Myrtle Beach, through the increased landscaping and all of the amenities, it would make Myrtle Beach as a whole a very desirable place to live, work and vacation," says Kruea.
While there's no timetable in place, right now, Vining says the company is hoping to start developing Grande Dunes by spring of 2015, if not sooner. With almost 800 acres of developable land, the full project is anticipated to take five to six years to complete.


It can be everyone's goal of owning a pleasant and lovely garden on their yard, no doubt it is no simple project but clearly possible for those who have enough interest on it. Hence, how's anything going guys? It's Gordon Rudolph from this blog. It is really perfect climate on my window here and yes it tends to make me highly excited to show you all these 1 enjoyable gardening footage and concepts intended for our today's subject of Cincinnati Landscape Design. We also add a number of Landscape Design tips which we believe will be useful to everyone in the following section.
Before you begin your landscape design projects, make sure you plan your goals and evaluate your budget. This could make certain you hold a strong master plan set up to make sure you won't run out of materials before the task is done. It may as well give you a much better notion of what exactly the plan truly needs.
In case you're attempting to set up a outside patio that is constructed from cement you'll want to be certain that it should not be very large. The majority of outside patio sizing is close to twelve to fourteen feet and so as a result with something that is much bigger than the general guideline will basically result in the development of even more high temperatures, and is particularly harmful to the plants and thus the atmosphere.


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Winterthur Smooth Viburnum
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World-renowned woody plant expert Michael Dirr once said, “A garden without a Viburnum is akin to life without music and art.” We would have to agree, and Winterthur Smooth Viburnum is one of the finest Viburnums you can buy. This sharp accent plant, a part of our Added Definitions program, features shiny, olive-green foliage that turns a rich purple-red in fall. Plant it where its glorious burgundy autumn color will be on full display, whether that’s in a mixed border, in your entryway garden, by your back patio, or outside your living room window. It’s a masterpiece!
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Smooth Viburnum is an eastern native found as far north as Connecticut and ranging south to Florida and Louisiana. It often grows in wet environments, but inhabits drier sites, too. The selection known as Winterthur was discovered at the magnificent Winterthur Gardens in Delaware. Because of its immaculate, glossy foliage and neat habit, this Added Definition fits in perfectly in manicured, formal landscapes, and because it’s native, it looks right at home in more naturalistic gardens as well. Its tolerance for alternately wet and dry soil means it’s also an excellent rain garden component. So versatile!
If Smooth Viburnum grows wild in your area, or if you plant another variety of Smooth Viburnum such as Brandywine, you’ll get a bonus: Winterthur will put on a sensational fruit display! The berries start out pink, but turn baby blue, eventually turning navy blue to black. The mix of pink and blue set against a background of deep burgundy fall foliage is breathtaking.
How to Grow
Winterthur Smooth Viburnum will have the densest growth and the most flowers and fruit in full sun, although it can also be grown in part shade. (The last Viburnum to bloom, its creamy white blossoms arrive in late May or early June.) Ordinary, well-drained garden soil is great, but soggy soil is no problem, and short periods of dryness may be tolerated. Winterthur does not like high pH soils, however, so if you have alkaline or limestone soil, you may want to keep this plant in a container or a raised bed.
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Published at Friday, 06 April 2018. Front Yard. By Stefanie Hester.
* Small space means you must make choices. You can not develop every plant you love. You can not on impulse see a plant and purchase it just hoping there will be space for it.
Enlisting the services of a landscape professional can create pockets of interest for the eyes of home dwellers and guests. If you are keen on using a landscaper to design your yard and create a garden that has a very natural, informal look and relaxing ambience, it may be worth the investment but beforehand, think about how you really want to use or benefit from your outdoor space.
* You have to limit your selection of colour of blooms. Do not create the plot too busy with shiny colour, stick to pastels as that will create your plot look bigger than to it is.
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The Abbey Rocking Chair's contemporary design and comfortable seating make it a beautiful feature for any style of garden. Made using pressure treated timber from managed forests.
Width: 0.68m x Depth: 0.89m x Height: 0.73m
Frame : 70mm x 40mm
Rocker: 90mm x 45mm


Many organic fertilizers can be considered top dressing under the right circumstances.
The process of top dressing is adding a layer of soil and/or fertilizer on top of what you already have in the garden. This is done in an effort to enrich the soil year after year in the garden so that each successive crop is sustainable. It is also done for landscaping reasons, particularly when gardens have top soil layers that are uneven. Even the visual change can help with the quality of the soil if the top dressing material used is rich in nutrients.
Top Dressing Organic Fertilizer
Not all organic fertilizers are suitable top dressing candidates. In order to be suitable, fertilizer products need to be easy to apply liberally and they need to be effective over long periods of time. Blood meal is a good example of a fertilizer that is suitable for top dressing because it fulfills both of these conditions. On the other hand, something like bone meal, which is rich in calcium and not much else, wouldn't be suitable because it lacks the nutrient depth to enrich the top soil. It is much better for use at the root level.


Towards the end of last year we were approached by Keith Horn Architecture and Tom Hoblyn the well respected garden designer to source the travertine required for their garden. The Classic Roman Travertine was naturally to be sourced from the quarries in Tivoli. The contractor to undertake the difficult task of actually turning the concept into reality was Dan Riddleston, Bowles & Wyer Contracts Limited. Dan had not only to coordinate the various aspects of the project – for example the complicated and high quality steelwork for the water feature, planting the 9m rocket trees imported from Tuscany and handling the massive pieces of stone – but had to get it done in just over a week!! Incredible.


Hardiness Zone: 2 – 7
Height: 20 – 40 ft.
Spread: 10 – 15 ft.
Bloom Time: Non flowering
Sun: Full sun part shade
Soil: Adapts to wide range of soil types
Growth Rate: slow – medium 12 – 24″ per year
Benefit: Attracts small mammals like porcupines, squirrels and birds. Is valuable for wildlife habitat, preferred by white tail deer for both shelter and food. Wood is used for fences, posts, shingles, canoes and outdoor furniture.
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This is the variety that you seen in all the woods and fields through out the country, however this should not put you off as it has many uses with in the garden. Has a fairly upright habit with pendulous ends to the branches. The bark becomes white and quite warty with age, often with very clear rings all around the trunk. The leaves are diamond shaped and mid green, turning yellow in the autumn. Makes an excellent windbreak tree. Bears small yellow catkins in spring. Thrives in poor soils and does not take kindly to feeding or mulching.


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Some of them might consider are petunias, marigolds and sunflowers. If the flowers are not the ones you like, you can also try cosmos, holyhocks or rudbeckias. Make sure you have the proper soil for the plants you have chosen. Types of plants you want will determine the type of soil you need, and whether the land will be adjusted or not. You can create an artificial area using a single type of soil.
Especially for the garden, minimalism has the ability to transform ordinary garden into a stunning place for relaxation and entertainment. It brings a good thing to complement your home. In addition, it has a minimalist garden does not require large maintenance because it is more focused on the selection of materials rather than planting.
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The TransPennine Express/HEYwoods Woodland Project is a partnership initiative that has seen wildlife and public access improvement works at Priory Way, Hull. The project has seen the woodland— which is owned by Kingston upon Hull City Council—brought back into favorable management status and made more visitor friendly following the creation of a new footpath and improved access along a cycle path through the woodland.
TransPennine Express provided grant support for the project with HEYwoods and Hull City Council joining forces to plan the improvement works. The practical conservation activity has been undertaken by BTCV, using local volunteers to implement the project.
This project is the first of many to benefit from the TransPennine Express Woodland Project. During early-2009, HEYwoods successfully worked with the North Ferriby’s Riverside Walkway Committee to develop another successful grant application under this scheme for new native tree/hedgerow planting & woodland management work.
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Backyard Design - Gardening Book
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With more than 200 beautiful color photos, BACKYARD DESIGN is a complete resource for yard design, planning, and construction. The first section contains case studies on 20 different yards and describes the problems, the solutions, and how to put the plans into action. The second section shows how to translate design ideas into reality in one's own yard. Using more than 40 step-by-step drawings, it explains a wide range of projects.


Summer and intense heat in northern regions is different from summer and intense heat in Midwest and southern regions. Plus, plants in hotter areas in the garden can usually take it if there is extra water. Plus, look at planting in the spring or fall rather than summer. With summertime planting, shrubs are so worked up over dealing with shock of being moved and heat, that they are fussing with that rather than growing roots and getting established. With all that in mind, Diamond Rouge is a paniculata hydrangea. And, paniculatas like sunny spots. Follow our planting and care guide, and it should get off to a good start. With your zone 3 garden, it will be important to prepare your hydrangea for winter. Take a look at my video for winter preparation tips.
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create a living wall this season: Build a rolling planter. Build a basic rectangle planter, put it on casters, and attach a simple-grid trellis. Design via Bangs Boutique. --- This may work as a privacy screen on our small backyard deck!
The Chic Styling Hack to Turn One Room Into Two via This heirloom wood room divider provides a distinctive transition between spaces while still allowing for natural light to filter through. Get the look with carved, stand-alone pieces.


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This gorgeous Plum Slate 20mm is one of our most popular slate chipping colours. The rich plum, purple colour of the slate really comes to life when wet. Due to its flat nature, Plum Slate is often a brilliant choice for garden pathways, decorative ground covering and borders. The Plum Slate we provide is sourced from the quarry and may need a simple rinse with water to remove natural dust.
If you're looking for a larger plum chipping alternative, we also stock 40mm plum slate chippings.
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48-hour delivery is included and our next-day delivery service is available with our Plum Slate 20mm.
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What are Planting Plans?
If development works are being carried out on a domestic or commercial property and have been identified as affecting the surrounding landscape, planning departments are now often found to be asking for Planting Plans to go alongside the rest of the planning application.
Planting Plans are a top down plan of the landscaping site, detailing all areas that will have planting in and the types of plant that will be planted there. This can be tailored for a range of applications including housing extensions, individual new builds and large housing development schemes.
In addition to this, development sites may be required to compensate for any trees or hedgerows that are due to be removed as part of the works.
What’s the process?
Initially, our experts will contact you to discuss the project in detail and go through your requirements. This will also give them the opportunity to advise on any specific aspects that may be required as part of the plan, in line with the requirements for the planning application, and to take any photographs or measurements of the existing site.
The Planting Plan will then be put together, including details of the common and botanical name of each plant, the size of each plant and any planting densities. Our consultants will stay in touch with you throughout the process, ensuring that the end result matches your requirements exactly.
Upon completion, you will receive a digital pack in the form of a PDF which can be incorporated into your planning application.
Please see below for a breakdown of what you will receive upon completion of the planting plans.


Put up Night Lights: It’s amazing how much night lights can enhance the essence of a backyard. Simply stringing your deck with party lights or putting gold Christmas lights on your trees is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to make your backyard sparkle.
We are no longer so limited by climate zone. Most of us can now enjoy incorporating both the beauty and the edible delight of growing vegetables and fruit plants in our own backyard landscaping no matter where we live. Hardy varieties abound in fruit trees,
Since then, my backyard landscape designs have changed, but my passion for it has not. Nowadays, I am into backyard gardening above all. I love to read, to write, and to enjoy the outdoors. Backyard landscape design allows me to create a space where I
The exotic, tropical look of your backyard resort will be achieved by combining a wide variety of shapes, forms, colors, and textures. Banana plants with their large dramatic leaves, beautiful foliage plants like coleus and gingers, open and airy ornamental grasses, beautiful climbing vines, and
Backyard Resorts – There you have it. I sincerely hope you find this fun, useful, and at least marginally instructional. This little hobby has been an absolute joy for me over the years. Remember, my intent was never to give you a Backyard Resort in
Uncomplicated Systems: When it comes time for you to select your backyard lighting system, you should be careful to select lighting fixtures that are easy to install. You don’t want systems that have complicated electrical cables and connections as you want to compliment your landscape
So, How do You do It? If you were lucky enough to live in an area that never has to suffer extended cold weather, you probably wouldn’t be reading this to begin with. You would have a year-round growing season with no fear of freezing
Surf the internet and look for the best suppliers for backyard tents and lights. These suppliers have really good ideas where to set up what you need. To avoid overlapping or over-decorating your backyard, try first to conceptualize your idea of what a good backyard
Due to unpredictable weather, it would also be wise to install a party tent. This is to avoid having your guests drenched in rain just in case there is a sudden downpour. But if your backyard has a patio or a covered deck, then the
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Fire pit - rail road ties, river rock and a ring. Simple and cheap
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This time of year makes the most sense to have a fire pit in your backyard or outdoor living area. A fire pit with cozy seating area will be a perfect centerpiece of your backyard paradise. For before-dinner drinks or after-dinner s’mores, this awesome outdoor space provides you an amazing place to entertain or a [...]


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Visualize your out of doors space bathed in a delicate, ambient gentle after twilight. This imaginative and prescient is not an atypical backyard; it’s the clever utility of backyard illumination.
The goal of this lighting isn’t simply out of doors brightness, however enhancing every characteristic of your backyard to create an expert and visually pleasant setting.
The Significance of Illumination
Backyard illumination units the stage to your out of doors area. It offers heart stage to particular sections, ensures protected navigation, and presents your backyard a night-time charisma which you could get pleasure from with household and associates.
Gentle additionally gives security and helps properties to stay safe. Not solely does out of doors lighting present aesthetic worth, however additionally it is purposeful.
Accentuating Backyard Options
Uplighting works nice for emphasizing taller options like bushes or buildings whereas downlighting fits smaller options corresponding to flowers or shrubs.
Tasks round Oregon Out of doors Lighting usually use such artistic methods to create awe-inspiring shows.
Setting a Temper with Lighting
Lighting can create the environment you need. Be it refined or brilliant lighting, it may possibly flip your out of doors space right into a serene sanctuary or cheerful get together area relying on the time and the event.
The Artwork of Out of doors Illumination
To grasp out of doors illumination in your backyard, it’s essential perceive distinct gentle design rules. These rules will allow you to steadiness layers of sunshine, management depth, and deal with shadows artfully.
Understanding Out of doors Lighting Design
Studying about gentle depth, colour, and distribution helps stop obvious errors when creating an interesting out of doors lighting design. When executed skillfully, a superbly illuminated backyard ought to impress from each angle.
Fundamentals of Gentle Design
There are 4 vital classes in gentle design. Illumination utilized in the appropriate approach may also help create a lovely city backyard.
- Job lighting gives security for strolling at night time
- Accent lighting emphasizes standout options
- Ambient lighting fills up areas evenly
- Ornamental lighting gives ornamental features.
Shaping Exterior Areas
In relation to strategically shaping exterior areas, take into account the optimum placement for every kind of sunshine.
Preserve steadiness in any respect horizontal and vertical ranges for efficient visibility whereas minimizing harsh unnatural shadows.
Exploring Completely different Lighting Methods
There are various out of doors lighting methods obtainable at the moment resulting from technological developments. Probably the most generally applied methods are uplighting, downlighting cross-lighting, and silhouette lighting.
Walkway and Pathway Illumination
Path lights positioned at common intervals alongside walkways guarantee security and supply an inviting environment for company making them really feel particular as they method properties.
Illuminating pathways makes them safer at night time. And a well-lit exterior will make your own home safe and deter burglars.
Selecting energy-efficient LED bulbs contributes in the direction of greener residing choices with out compromising on high quality or aesthetics.
These low-voltage exterior lights may even be built-in with movement sensor applied sciences for comfort and cost-saving functions.
Making a Gestalt Impact
design ensures concord the place every aspect blends seamlessly into one picturesque view. This is called the Gestalt impact that we goal for in backyard illumination – offering a unified look that appeals aesthetically.
Improvements in Out of doors Lighting
As time and expertise progress, out of doors lighting has additionally seen quite a few developments. A wave of innovation has swept by means of the backyard lighting trade, introducing an array of recent fixtures and sensible controls.
Whether or not it is solar-powered options, color-changing LED bulbs, or remote-controlled lighting programs, the way forward for backyard illumination seems brilliant.
Photo voltaic-Powered Options
One such rising innovation is solar-powered lights; an eco-friendly different that makes use of renewable vitality from the solar.
These lights cost through the day and illuminate when it will get darkish, decreasing vitality consumption, and thus are apt for pathways and accent parts.
Good Tech Integration
Additional pushing the boundaries of innovation are sensible lights that incorporate fashionable expertise.
These let you management your out of doors lighting utilizing a smartphone app and even voice instructions by way of digital assistants. It presents comfort, and vitality effectivity, and gives further safety with options like movement sensor activations.
Sturdiness and Materials Choice
Applicable materials choice ensures longevity. Backyard lighting fixtures must be extremely sturdy to resist numerous out of doors situations.
From rain-resistant supplies to UV-proof coatings, deciding on premium high quality materials will make sure that your lights stay purposeful for years to come back.
Bear in mind, whereas improvements present alternatives to enhance your backyard scape dramatically, it is vital to grasp their utilization and upkeep necessities totally earlier than choosing them.
Secure Electrical Practices
Implementing a brand new lighting design additionally requires data about protected electrical practices. Understanding how low-voltage programs work can scale back dangers associated to electrical shock or potential hearth hazards.
All the time take into account hiring professionals if you happen to’re uncomfortable coping with electrical configurations.
By now it is best to have gained insights into completely different features of backyard illumination from understanding primary ideas to implementing sensible parts.
Apply the following tips fastidiously whereas putting in lights to create an atmospheric backyard. With cautious and inventive utility, your out of doors lights will improve the fantastic thing about your backyard whereas offering security and safety.


Thank you to everyone who provided input via the survey during the comment period from Sept. 24-Oct. 9, 2018. The survey is now closed. We encourage you to visit the other pages of this site to learn more about green stormwater infrastructure and our project.
In this first phase of the project, King County is considering what types of green stormwater infrastructure should be built and general locations for these facilities within the study area. In addition to community input, technical analysis gathered during this phase will help shape the number, type, and location of green stormwater infrastructure facilities. The County will return to the community with a selected alternative in early 2019, followed by finalized design by early 2021 and construction as soon as 2021. Visit our project website to learn more about the project.


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Wood is a common choice among raised bed gardeners. It is readily available and easy to work with. Rail road ties make a very rustic look, while planed lumber appears more finished.
No matter what sort of garden you have, what size it is, or what you want from it, there are some amazing gardening ideas that will help transform your garden into exactly the sort of garden you want.
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The Nova Project – Built on Sustainable and Solid Foundations
Nova Victoria, SW1 recently featured in the Times supplement is fast becoming one of London’s leading developments. The Nova Master Plan project, designed by PLP Architecture, contains a sustainable balance of uses, including offices, retail, apartments – both private and affordable, and a community space / library, along with extensive new public realm. The development is generously-scaled with pedestrian routes and public spaces extending across the site. A north-south thoroughfare with retail pavilions, cafés, restaurants, public art, trees and seating will become a major public space capable of hosting special events.
Lignacite Ltd won the award to supply their highly sustainable ‘Lignacite’ 140 block which contains graded wood particles (GWP) and their Lignacrete paint grade block. The Lignacite block was chosen for it’s green credentials and ease of use. A total of 29,000m2 will be supplied over the build period will lock up in excess of 4994 tonnes of CO2.
Chairman, Giles de Lotbiniere said, “We are delighted to be involved in such a prestigious project and to know that we are doing our bit to contribute towards the sustainability of this entire site”.
For further information on the Lignacite block click here https://lignacite.co.uk/staging/products/commodity-blocks/lignacite.html
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Pick the right plants
Ensure you pick plants that are appropriate for the climate wherein they will develop. This will help them flourish and put their best self forward.
Flowers arrive in a scope of lovely tones, from delicate pastels to striking and brilliant tints. Pick a variety plot that supplements your home or nursery and use it to make a durable look.
Plants arrive in a scope of surfaces, from delicate and fluffy to hard and spiky. Blend and match various surfaces to make visual interest.
Utilize differentiating varieties or surfaces to make a dynamic and outwardly intriguing presentation.
Many flowers have a beautiful scent that can add one more layer of magnificence to your home or nursery. Pick fragrant plants to make a tangible encounter.
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Focus on lighting
Lighting can assume a major part in how flowers and plants look. Ensure you pick the right plants for how much light they will get, and think about utilizing counterfeit lighting to feature specific plants or regions.
By following these tips, you can open the full excellence of flowers and plants and partake in their magnificence consistently.
How to Choose the Right Flower & Plant for Your Garden
Picking the right flowers and plants for your nursery is a significant stage in making a lovely and solid outside space. Here are a few hints to assist you with picking the right flowers and plants for your nursery:
Think about your environment: Pick plants that are appropriate for the environment wherein you live. A few plants flourish in warm, dry environments, while others lean toward cooler, more muggy conditions.
Decide your dirt sort: Various plants require various kinds of soil. Test your dirt to decide its pH level and supplement content to assist you with picking plants that will fill well in your dirt.
Evaluate your sun openness: Decide how much sun your nursery gets over the course of the day. A few plants require full sun, while others flourish in fractional or full shade.
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While outside the boundaries of the DPRG, Eglinton Avenue is an important street in midtown Toronto and we wanted to make sure you are aware the City is consulting on its future design:
In 2014 City Council approved the Eglinton Connects Planning Study which articulated the long term vision for Eglinton Avenue following the introduction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. Eglinton Connects envisioned a complete street and was based on three integrated themes of Travelling Eglinton, Greening Eglinton and Building Eglinton.
The eglintonTOday Complete Street project is an interim strategy that will achieve elements of the Eglinton Connects Vision. The project aims to make travel on Eglinton Avenue safer, more inviting, and attractive for everyone.
The City is currently in Phase One which involves improvements along Eglinton Avenue between Keele Street and Mount Pleasant Road. The project will focus on the creation of a complete street by reassigning the existing road space to accommodate general traffic, parking, bikeways, seasonal patio extensions and parkettes, art installations and other streetscape improvements.
To assist with identifying appropriate and effective improvements along Eglinton Avenue, the City has launched a survey. Feedback received from this survey will contribute to the project development as well as enable the City to better plan the next phases of the project.
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Plans are shaping up for a £1.2 million regeneration scheme in Shepshed town centre.
Charnwood Borough Council is working closely with the Shepshed Town Team, with support from Shepshed Town Council on a public realm improvement scheme which will help make the town centre more attractive for visitors and help boost trade of local shops and businesses.
Work has started on preparing draft detailed designs for the scheme and the Council will be consulting with local shops and businesses and residents for their feedback and views later in the summer.
The project will consider a range of improvements to the public realm in Market Place to create a distinctive gateway into the town centre. The improvements being considered include increasing the amount of public space so special events can be hosted in Market Place, together with wider footpaths next to the shops, additional street furniture, improved landscaping and provision for cycle parking. The project will also consider a range of landscaping improvements around the Bull Ring, Hall Croft and Field Street to enhance the attractiveness and local identity of the town centre.
Coun Jonathan Morgan, lead member for regeneration said: “Although this project is still in the early stages and there is still some work to be done, the funding is in place and this is an exciting investment for Shepshed.
“This scheme will help to make the town centre more attractive for visitors and generate an increase in footfall for local businesses.
“We know the past few months have been difficult for local traders during the coronavirus pandemic and this project will form an important part of the town’s recovery.
“We have been working closely with the Town Team and Town Council on the initial concept ideas which will now be used to draw up more detailed designs. We’re hoping these will be available later this summer and we will be keen to gather feedback from residents and local traders through a consultation.”
The Shepshed Town Centre Project forms part of the Shepshed Town Centre Masterplan which sets out how the town centre could develop.
Andy Marston, chairman of Shepshed Town Team said: “We are really pleased to be working alongside Shepshed Town Council and the borough council on these initial plans for a project which will enhance the town centre.
“This is an exciting investment for Shepshed and the project will see a number of improvements made which will benefit both visitors and local businesses in the area.
“We will be keen to gather views from residents and businesses once the more detailed plans are available.”
Peter Grainger, chairman of Shepshed Town Council said: “The £1.2 million of funding has been allocated from the Council’s capital plan and additional funds were secured through the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership.
Charnwood Borough Council has appointed Wood plc, based in Leamington Spa, to prepare the detailed scheme design for public realm improvements in Shepshed town centre.
The Council hopes draft detailed designs for the scheme will be available later this summer when a formal consultation will be launched to gather people’s views.


On the 16th of July, Defacto will be presenting a lecture about the
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Workshops on flood risk, Scheveningen harbour.
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Workshop - TU Delft and Texas A&M University on flood proofing Kinderdijk.
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Security: Your backyard surrounds your home. Typically, people have many valuable items in their yards, for example fancy statues and figurines, elegant water fountains, bamboo tiki bar stocked with pricey liquor and stem-ware, expensive pool toys, and etc. Backyard lighting can protect your valuables from unanticipated accidents or potential intruders. A well lit home and garden can help deter crime, while providing a clearer view at night on who is coming and going from your property. Usability: The outside landscape is an extension of the inside of your home. Having a well lit area allows you enjoy that space regardless of whether it is day or night.
Other options to consider might bed vibrant wildflowers and decorative landscaping materials. If you are designing a new patio, choose fun colors for the tiles or stones on the floor. Add special touches to your backyard to give it your personal touch. There are so many different themes that you can go with for your backyard. If you are wise of a tropical getaway, commodities in your backyard might be fruit trees, and coordinating flowers. You can also put a hammock between two trees and swing in the warm summer breath. Toss several candles available in your patio and several tropical toss rugs on the floor. You will be surprised what can be accomplished when trying to add feeling and warmth.
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Picture above shows the project plan.
The three projects are Wangguan wetland (王官湿地) in Guandu District, Dounan wetland (斗南湿地) in Chenggong District and Shuishangsenlin wetland (水上森林) in Jinning County.
Wangguan wetland project covers an area of 715 mu, with an investment of about 326 million yuan. Dounan wetland project covers 1,585 mu, with an investment of 930 million yuan. Shuishangsenlin wetland project covers a land of 5,400 mu, and is predicted to invest 100 million yuan in to build it.
Wang Daoxing(王道兴), deputy mayor of Kunming stated that building more wetland parks in Kunming is in order to better protect Dianchi Lake, to prevent the lake from more serious pollution, and to let citizens enjoy more beautiful sceneries near Dianchi Lake.
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(Editors: Cathy Chen, Tracy)


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Streaks of white on sculpted geometric leaves, this striking Agave would be a feature in any garden. Agaves require very little maintenance and look great planted in a group.
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The Sustainable Master Plan for Technopôle Angus – Phase 2 and the Port of Montréal’s Grand Quai, two Provencher_Roy projects, are winners at the Gala de reconnaissance environnement et développement durable 2019 organized by the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal! This event is intended to highlight the innovative and inspiring projects of the partners of the Montréal Community Sustainable Development Plan and their concrete commitment.
The Sustainable Master Plan for Technopôle Angus- Phase 2, designed in collaboration with the Société de développement Angus, is the overall winner in the Entreprises and Institutions category. Provencher_Roy and its partners NIP Paysage, Vinci Consultants and Pageau Morel have developed an innovative master plan guided by five major social, economic and ecological orientations: job creation; harmonious integration of the site into the existing urban fabric; ecological management of the built environment and infrastructure; local ownership of the site; and the financial profitability of the project. The vision of the development of the Îlot Central aims to ensure complementarity between job creation and housing, in order to create a unique and dynamic environment. The plan thus proposes the creation of a responsible living environment inspired by the principles of environmental quality, permeability of the urban fabric, functional diversity and conviviality.
The Port of Montréal’s Grand Quai won the prize in the Corps Publics category. Foremost was the desire to preserve and enhance everything that could be reused of the original pier structure and the existing buildings. This has guided The Montreal Port Authority and Provencher_Roy’s concept, in collaboration with Pomerleau, Pageau Morel, NCK et NIP Paysage, which offers a world-class cruise terminal and a quality space for residents and visitors. A complete refurbishment of the facilities, some of which are more than 100 years old; renewed access to the river, with the lowering of the pier; and the creation of a magnificent green promenade that is connected to the pedestrian network of Old Montréal allow this project to stand out and have a significant impact in the neighbourhood.
Provencher_Roy is extremely proud to be a partner organization in the Sustainable Montréal 2016-2020 Plan. These two awards are concrete examples of the firm’s efforts to imagine and develop projects that improve the quality of life of citizens. It is also a guarantee of our ability to act positively in our community, and we invite all organizations to join us and become partners in making Montréal a sustainable metropolis.


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Nishat Garden is one of the largest gardens located in Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. Very rare species of flower plants and trees have been planted in this garden. It is the largest garden in the Kashmir Valley and is built in the Mughal style. It has beautiful Dal Lake on one side and huge mountain ranges on the other side. This park is 11K away from Srinagar. This is such a park that has a great view of Dal Lake. This is the first park in Kashmir Srinagar that is ladder-like. Very rare species of poplar and cypress trees are found in this garden. Apart from trees and flowers, there are many other attractions here.
The beautiful meadows here and the beautiful view of the hills allow the atmosphere to become twice as happy and the beautiful water fountain is also here. It is the second largest park in Jammu and Kashmir and the first terraced park.
History of Nishat Garden
Nishad Garden means Garden of Happiness and this is also true because seeing it makes the mind feel very happy. This garden was built in 1633 and it was built by Hasan Asaf Khan. Hasan Asaf Khan belonged to the Mughal dynasty. He was the father of Mumtaz Mahal and brother of Noor Jahan. Hasan Asaf Khan wanted to make a beautiful garden that looked beautiful like heaven, so he built Nishat Garden.
Shahjahan had an evil eye in this Nishat Garden
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan was the emperor of India at that time and he was also the son-in-law of Hasan Asaf Khan. When he came to Srinagar and saw the Nishat Garden, seeing beauty of this garden, he was tempted to get it. He expressed his desire to take it as a gift from Hasan Asaf Khan but Hasan refused to give this garden to him. It is said that after this Shah Jahan stopped the water supply of this garden.
Interesting facts about Nishat Garden
- You can see Dal Lake from this garden, which looks very beautiful.
- This is the only terraced garden in Kashmir.
- There are very rare species of trees and plants in this garden.
- This garden is built in the Mughal style and it was built on the basis of the imagination of heaven.
- Behind this garden, there are huge beautiful mountain ranges.
How to reach Nishat Garden?
By Air: Srinagar International Airport is the nearest airport to Nishat Garden. Nishat Garden is 17km away from here. This airport is well connected to other important cities like Jammu, New Delhi, Mumbai, Leh, Amritsar, and Bangalore. From the airport, you can reach Nishat Garden by taking a bus or taxi.
By Train: If you want to come by Nishat Garden train, then the nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station. The distance from Nishat Garden is 21km less than Srinagar Railway Station.
By Road: You can also come to Nishat Garden by road. Srinagar is well connected by roads to all the cities of India. If you want, you can come here by booking your own vehicle or taxi.
Entry Timing of Nishat Garden
Timings: From 9 AM to 10.30 PM, on all days of the week.
Entry Fee of Nishat Garden
INR 20 per person.
Address and google map of Nishat Garden
Address: Main road Nishat next to Mughal garden Nishat Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, 191121
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Other places to visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Dachigam National Park
- Vaishno Devi Dham, Katra
- Aru Valley
- Kishtwar National Park
- Dachigam National Park
- Tarsar Marsar Trek
- Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
- Nubra Valley
- Suru Basin
- Betaab Valley
- Hari Mahal Palace


We will use the consultation time to get to know one another. We will show you samples of our work, explain our process and business practices. We encourage you to share photos, magazine clippings or items of design inspiration. Your design ideas will help us to hone in on your design aesthetic. By the end of the meeting, we will have a good sense of the project scope.
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We will work to ensure a creative, functional, and beautiful design plan. We work within your tailored and defined scope with the architect and contractor to establish a timeline.
We select and specify all design elements; color, materials, finishes, fixtures, furnishings, lighting, cabinetry, rugs, art, accessories, and custom pieces. We then begin the management of the procurement process.
We collaborate and partner with specialists as needed, such as architects, contractors, landscape designers, art consultants, professional organizers, and others. We coordinate progress sessions between client, designer and contractor. We manage the projects, budgets, and schedules to ensure a successful installation. We will have a final walk through and assessment of the project. We then photograph your project. Then its time to celebrate!


Are you tired of the same old boring driveway? Unleash your imagination and transform your driveway with stunning resin designs. Let your creativity soar as you explore vibrant colour combinations, natural stone effects, and geometric patterns. Add a personal touch with customized logos and graphics. Or opt for a touch of glamour with metallic and pearl finishes. The possibilities are endless, so why settle for ordinary? It’s time to make a statement with your resin driveways.
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Get creative with vibrant colour combinations for your resin driveway designs. When it comes to designing your driveway, don’t be afraid to think outside the box and experiment with bold and eye-catching colour schemes. The great thing about resin driveways is that they offer endless possibilities for creating unique and stunning designs.
One popular option is to combine contrasting colours to create a striking visual impact. Imagine a driveway with a base colour of rich navy blue, accented with vibrant pops of sunny yellow. This combination not only adds a touch of personality to your home but also creates a visually stunning entrance that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
If you prefer a more harmonious look, consider using analogous colours. This involves selecting colours that are adjacent to each other on the colour wheel, such as shades of blue and green or purple and pink. This creates a sense of unity and balance in your design, while still allowing for a touch of creativity and individuality.
For those who love a bold and dramatic look, you can’t go wrong with complementary colours. These are colours that are directly opposite each other on the colour wheel, such as red and green or orange and blue. The contrast between these colours creates a vibrant and energetic atmosphere, making your driveway a true showstopper.
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- Create eye-catching driveways with a variety of geometric patterns and shapes using resin. When it comes to designing your driveway, geometric patterns and shapes can add a touch of modernity and sophistication. Resin driveways offer endless possibilities for creating unique and visually stunning designs that will make your home stand out from the rest. Whether you prefer bold and intricate patterns or simple geometric shapes, resin driveways can transform your outdoor space into a work of art.
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- In conclusion, geometric patterns and shapes can transform your driveway into a stunning visual feature. With the endless design possibilities offered by resin driveways, you can unleash your imagination and create a truly unique and eye-catching design that will make your home the envy of the neighborhood. So, why settle for a plain and boring driveway when you can turn it into a work of art?
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Now let’s explore how you can elevate your resin driveway design by incorporating customized logos and graphics. Adding personalized logos and graphics to your resin driveway not only adds a touch of uniqueness but also creates a lasting impression. Here are some ways you can use customized logos and graphics to enhance your resin driveway design:
- Express your individuality: Incorporating your own logo or graphic allows you to showcase your personality and style. Whether it’s a favorite sports team logo or a symbol that holds personal significance, customizing your resin driveway with logos and graphics can make a statement about who you are.
- Promote your brand: If you own a business or want to promote a specific product or service, adding your company logo or branding elements to your resin driveway can help increase brand visibility. It acts as a subtle yet effective marketing tool that leaves a lasting impression on visitors and passersby.
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One popular option is the metallic finish, which gives your driveway a sleek and modern look. This finish is achieved by adding metallic pigments to the resin mixture, creating a reflective surface that glimmers in the sunlight. The metallic finish comes in a variety of colours, allowing you to choose the one that best complements your home’s exterior. Whether you prefer a bold and vibrant shade or a more subtle and understated hue, there is a metallic finish that will suit your style.
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Jumeirah Beach park is a popular picnic spot for families and also attracts a lot of tourists for swimming and sunbathing. The 12 hectare parkland contains picnic tables, showers, swimming and barbeque areas. The park is a result of an incredible combination of landscaping and environmental techniques with artistic designs and vibrant colours. Recognized as one of the most beautiful places in Dubai, it is an ideal place for your next family outing.
A distinguished option among Dubai hotels, the Millennium Airport hotel Dubai grants its guests an experience full of unparalleled luxury and comforts amid the captivating charm of Dubai.


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The Caterina Fountain in Basin is the perfect center elegant focal point. Water flows out the very top of the finial, into the top tier just before overflowing the top tier and gracefully falling into the large basin below. The Caterina Fountain in Basin features a 6 foot fiberglass glass basin that is surrounded by six beautiful copings, to create the perfect view from any angle. This beautiful fountain is the perfect choice for any large outdoor area. Pictured in Terra Nera.
The patinas are designed to replicate the look of natural aging, but unlike a painted finish, the patinas do not prevent the natural aging process. Any cast stone item with a patina finish will weather naturally in an outdoor environment. Because each patina is hand applied in a multi-step process and the product is photographed in natural settings, actual colors may vary.
The acid stains create a bold, new look. These rich multi-dimensional colors bring a new depth and dimension to the cast stone product. The mixture of water, metallic salts, and muriatic acid create permanent stains in the surface of the concrete which will not flake or peel. Like stains for wood, each piece will accept the stain in varying degrees of intensity, creating natural color variations that brings character and distinction to each peace.
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- Warranty 1 year limited on pump
- Optional Fountain Cover Available does not cover basin (Sold Separately)
- Electric Water Pump
- 55"H x 82"W x 82"D
- Weight: 1934 lbs (Forklift required to unload)
- Material: Cast Stone


December 9, 2016 – The City of Midland received statewide recognition for its beautification efforts at the 2016 Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) Awards Ceremony in Kalamazoo.
KMB awarded Midland with the President’s Award on Friday, October 21. Midland was one of eight communities that received the award, which was bestowed for the City’s efforts and dedication in beautifying the community.
The President’s Plaque is the highest honor that is given by Keep Michigan Beautiful. Other President’s Plaque winners included the Big Rapids Garden Club (Big Rapids), CMU Fabiano Botanical Garden (Mt. Pleasant), Chrysler Beach Stormwater Improvement Project (Marysville), Evergreen Road Improvement Project (Southfield), Scott Sunken Garden (Lansing), Thayer’s Corner Nature Center (Northville), and the Westwood Garden Club (Kalamazoo).
A panel of judges from the KMB Board of Directors meet to read and evaluate each entry. Entries are judged and scored on a variety of criteria including the lasting impact of the program, the level of community-wide participation and the program’s mission.
The Keep Michigan Beautiful program promotes beautification and restoration projects and encourages enhancement of environmental quality across the state.
For more information on the City of Midland’s beautification program, please visit www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/beautification.


The comprehensive renewal of the Women's Market, one of the symbols of Sofia, includes the section from Stefan Stambolov Blvd. and framed by the streets Ekzarch Josif and Kiril and Metodi. The project includes the complete reconstruction of the underground city infrastructure, the erection of new pavillions and canopies while converting the area into an attractive public space, a part of the rebuilt central pedesrian zone.
Pazari Vazrajdane EAD
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Natchez Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez'
Lagerstroеmia indica is a well-branched upright shrub. The plant reaches up to 1.2-1.5 m in height. The bark is light brown. Large oval-shaped leaves are painted in two shades of green - lighter on top and darker below. The flowers are white and resemble berries.
Full sun lover. Lagerstromia tolerates drought and heat. Does not require special care. Lagerstromia does not like highly concentrated fertilizers. Too much fertilizer can stop flowering.


Royal HaskoningDHV Project Nominated for BCI Award
Royal HaskoningDHV has been nominated for a Civil Engineering Project of the year Award for Natural and Cultural Heritage at this year’s BCI Awards for its work on the Borth Coastal Defense Scheme.
Commissioned by Ceredigion County Council in 2009, Royal HaskoningDHV was part of a project team to assess, design and renew the coastal protection around the popular tourist area of Borth, just north of Aberystwyth in Wales.
Royal HaskoningDHV, along with Ceredigion County Council, engaged with the local community at an early stage through various public consultations.
David Cramp, Flood and Coastal Engineer, said: “The consultations helped to incorporate the views and ideas of the community to shape the design of five nearshore breakwaters, four nearshore groynes and an offshore reef in order to ultimately protect the community against the sea but to also retain the natural aesthetics and landscape of the coastline.”
“The scheme, part of two phases, works by providing a wider shingle ridge which keeps the sea further away from the properties, with this shingle ridge kept in place by the various rock structures. The southern end of the beach will be held in place by an offshore reef, which breaks the waves, creating a calmer shadow behind and protecting the open beach.”
As designer for the scheme, Royal HaskoningDHV was responsible for the numerical modelling studies, detailed design and site supervision of both phases and supervised the construction of various rock structures to protect the village.
The Natural and Cultural Heritage award is part of the category for Civil Engineering Projects of the year (£10-50million). The Borth Coastal Defense Scheme was completed in March 2015 at a total cost of approximately £14 million.
The BCI Awards will be held in London on 12 October 2016.


Edenbrook Country Park in Fleet has been handed over to Hart District Council by Berkley Homes after a 12-year partnership to create the stunning open space.
Since the development started in 2008, Hart, Natural England, Berkeley and local residents have worked collaboratively to create a country park that encourages biodiversity and provides amenities for the whole community.
The low-grade private farmland and electricity pylons that once stood in its place have made way for a sustainable environment which is now home to a variety of wildlife. It is also now part of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA).
Councillor David Neighbour, Leader of Hart District Council, said: “Hart's Countryside Service has been working with Berkeley Homes since the development's inception to create the country park. We are proud of what we have managed to achieve for the community and hope residents will continue to enjoy this space. We are looking forward to continuing to improve these facilities over the coming years.”
Edenbrook Country Park is made up of a variety of habitats, including grasslands, wetlands and stunning open meadows, all connected through a network of footpaths and cycle-ways.
Three open ponds are dispersed throughout, some with dipping platforms and boardwalks, as well as a selection of calmer streams and seasonal ponds for visitors to take a moment to relax.
Amenities include play spaces, a BMX track and, soon, a community garden. Hart District Council will take care of the parkland indefinitely on behalf of, and in partnership with, the residents at Edenbrook Village and the wider local community.
Harry Lewis, Managing Director of Berkeley Homes (Southern), said: “Working closely with Hart District Council and local stakeholders, we have been able to deliver a really valuable amenity for new and existing communities, connecting people and nature and improving health and wellbeing, as well as enhancing the area’s biodiversity.”
For more information please visit our Edenbrook Country Park page.


Zones: 7 to 10
Mature Height: 30 feet
Mature Spread: 3 to 6 feet
The Italian Cypress has an interesting narrow columnar form with dark green foliage. Very formal and strictly vertical. Excellent choice where height is desired but not width. Native to southeastern Europe and western Asia.
Grows up to 30 feet in height and 3 to 6 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 7 to 10. Tolerates a variety of well-drained soils and drought.
How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: Cold stratify for 30 days
Germination: sow seed 1/16 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed, keep moist
Seed Count Per Packet:
This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds.
If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.


Kilsaran Newgrange Flag 400 x 400mm has a subtle textured finish for those looking to create an inspiring look with an elegant and contemporary feel. This flag has a lightly textured premium granite aggregate finish with a standard chamfered detail, is easy to install and is ideal for use in patios, paths and pedestrian areas.
Textured paving flag
Used on patios, paths & driveways
Elegant & contemporary feel


Blue Ribbon Triple Pebble Archway Ornament
Creating a natural seascape has never been easier, with our line of large pebble archways. Mix & match with our silk-like plants, and you can create a gorgeous replica of a freshwater lake ecosystem.
- It is perfect for creating a gorgeous replica of a freshwater lake eco-system
- Long lasting
- Makes a great addition to any aquarium
9.25" L x 8" W x 7.75" H


Enhance an Asian Feel Add to Asian style with a simple arbor. Look for an arbor with clean, simple lines and a natural color. Don't make it too dramatic -- in Asian style, the simpler is usually better.
Decorate your garden with this Japanese style garden lampsMade from durable weatherproof materials Lamp color: warm-white LED light Creates a unique and trendy light effect on the ground Lights up automatically at night and saves energy .
Botanical Towers can be painted or stained to match any decor. Eastern Red Cedar complimented by cast iron brackets made from 100% recycled content. 72" X 22" installed, creating three 15" X 15" display windows. Three lanterns to create a warm welcome along a garden path, or perhaps a bird sanctuary, with birdhouse, feeder, and bath" www.botanicaltower.com


Description: Wall of Cascade Approximately 100 Metres North of Ebberston Hall
Date Listed: 5 February 1986
English Heritage Building ID: 329635
OS Grid Reference: SE8925683529
OS Grid Coordinates: 489256, 483529
Latitude/Longitude: 54.2397, -0.6319
Explore more of the area around Ebberston and Yedingham, North Yorkshire at Explore Britain.
EBBERSTON A 170
SE 88 SE
(north side, off)
10/16 Wall of cascade approximately
100 metres north of Ebberston
Middle cascade of water garden. c1718. For William Thompson, MP for
Scarborough. Dressed limestone. Stepped wall approximately 1.25 metres
high and 10 metres wide forming a dam to the canal behind it. Channelled at
each end. C Hussey, English Gardens and Landscapes, 1700-1750, 1967;
J Harris, Artist and the Country House, 1979. Ebberston Hall gardens are
listed grade II* in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic
Interest in England.
Listing NGR: SE8925683529
Source: English Heritage
Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.


How To Cut A Palm Tree Trunk. You can use a pruning saw to cut the sides of the tree. It is always easier to get rid of a smaller tree, which is located in a convenient area.
If one cuts a palm in half, the tree won’t grow back. Hit the trunk with a hammer. You will only need a shovel for this method.
If You Have A Valuable Tree, Or You Want The Tree To Be Moved Without Causing It Harm, Dig Your Tree Up Rather Than Cutting The Tree Down.
You will only need a shovel for this method. This will prevent damage to the trunk that can introduce pests and diseases. Saw the horizontal felling cut.
Be Careful To Keep It Away From Roots That Might Be Sensitive To Root Rot Or Diseases.
Should you cut off dead palm leaves. You can also cut the top with a pole saw if the tree is tall. Plant the cutting in warm soil with a mix of sand and potting soil.
The Trunk Of A Date Palm Tree Has Two Types Of Fronds:
Determine the direction in which you would like your palm tree to fall. Move the ladder around the tree,. Remove the chainsaw, go to the other side and cut through the trunk until you meet the tip of that notch.
Cut 2 Inches From The Tree Trunk.
This entails the need for you to dig around the stump to bare its roots. It has old dying leaves at the bottom and healthy green leaves emerging from the top. Use your knife or saw to cut off dead fronds, starting at the base of the tree’s foliage.
Natural Cut Is When You Trim Only The Dead Fronds Leaving All The Green Leaves Untouched.
You might need to replace your blade one. Cut the leaflet with a pruning saw. The palm tree’s trunk can be split up into smaller pieces.


Pro Landscaper sits with David Keegan of David Keegan Garden Design, discussing his design inspiration and feelings upon being presented an International Landscape Design Award.
Can you tell us about some of your most distinguished projects?
I have been fortunate enough to have received a previous award in the international landscape design awards USA in 2012 for a project in the High Peaks in Derbyshire and that project is one that is still dear to my heart as it perfectly embodies my love of unique and rugged landscape that is the Peak District National Park. The project was also recognised in the Northern Design Awards for which I achieved “Best Landscape Designer 2011”. I am currently working on some very exciting projects and one of the progressions of my work is that projects now tend to be far larger in scope with many taking years to complete. On one I am working on in Marple Bridge we discovered the remains of an historic terraced garden which we are slowly restoring. For another project in Chorley in Lancashire I have designed a secret garden, formal gardens and crumbling follies set amidst a Rookery. This project will take the best part of two years to complete but should be something special when finished.
Where do you take your design inspiration from?
I am most inspired by the natural and wild landscapes of the Peak District National Park as it never ceases to amaze me when turning a new corner, or driving down a narrow road for the first time, my breath is taken with sight of a new previously unseen vista. It’s a place that just when you think you’ve seen most of it, you discover a new and unseen part. It’s that element of surprise and wonder that I want to capture in my designs. Winning international recognition hopefully means I am in some small way achieving that goal. At the complete opposite end of the scale I am totally addicted to travel and like nothing more than arranging treks in out of the way parts of South East Asia whether in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, or Malaysia, and I have found much of the inspiration of these trips that seeps into my physce and by osmosis into my designs. Equally, on my many travels around Europe I am always intrigued by cities and find myself constantly looking for pattern form and that could be a building, a piece of paving, or a shop window. The memory on my iPhone is rarely far off full.
How did you feel upon winning the International Landscape Design Award?
It is quite something to open an email that you have been expecting to arrive for a while with nervous anticipation. There is that fleeting moment of part panic, part hope between opening the email and reading through the opening lines telling all entrants how much the judges enjoyed viewing all the entries. Scanning down through the type there it is, the line I had hoped for, but I never quite believed I would read, until; “The judges enjoyed reviewing each entry and I am pleased to inform you that you are an award winner. Congratulations! Your results and the judges’ comments are attached Mr Keegan.”
Reading that I had achieved a Silver award in the international landscape design awards was a moment of sheer joy and satisfaction at having received such an accolade. Having won the Northern Design Awards “Best Residential Landscaping Design 2016 for the same project this award is the icing on the cake. The project also achieved the BALI Principle Award for Domestic Garden Construction in 2017 for the landscape company who installed the project for me “Spruce Landscapes” and honestly I could not have achieved such wonderful results and accolades without the dedication, enthusiasm and hard work of Kris Kennedy, director of Spruce landscapes and his team working in co-ordination with David Keegan Garden Design. This along with the other awards stands as testimony to the importance of the relationship between designer and landscaper and what can be achieved when it’s at its very best. It is also a validation that we up North of the Watford Gap can create designs and landscape that stand up to international scrutiny and competition.


Laricio sentence example
- Agriculture, Evc. - The most important species of the few trees that remain in the island are the Aleppo pine, the Pinus laricio, cypress, cedar, carob, olive and Quercus alnifolia.
- P. Laricio, the Corsican pine, is one of the noblest trees of this group, growing to a height of too or even 150 ft., with a straight trunk and branches in regular whorls, forming in large trees a pyramidal head; the slender leaves, of a dark green tint, are from 4 to 7 in.
- The black pine, P. austriaca, generally now regarded as a variety of P. Laricio, derives its name from the extreme depth of its foliage tints - the sharp, rigid, rather long leaves of a dark green hue giving a sombre aspect to the tree.
- Crude turpentine is further yielded by the Scotch fir, P. sylvestris, throughout northern Europe, and by the Corsican pine, P. Laricio, in Austria and Corsica.


By Megan Backhouse
In gardens everywhere, plants are taking over. “Loosening up” has become the catchcry of our times. Flowers are spilling into lawns, succulents are spreading into gaps and ground covers are butting up against shrubs.
While gardening trends come and go, this enthusiasm for the unruly is proving something of stayer. Having been building over decades, it shows no sign of waning and is starting to feel like a full-blown shift in thinking.
A new book charts how we have got to this point and where the approach is taking us. In Wild: The Naturalistic Garden, Australian photographer Claire Takacs and British garden designer and writer Noel Kingsbury survey wilder, freer, more biodiverse gardens everywhere from the UK, Europe and the US to Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
They look at how these landscapes are appearing around houses, botanic gardens, city centres and industrial estates in all sorts of climate zones and with a wide range of soil types. More useful still, they get down to the nuts and bolts of how these gardens, many of which have sustainability at their core, work.
Kingsbury, who is living in Portugal, and Takacs, who is mostly based in England but is currently in Australia, began documenting gardens together more than 13 years ago, initially for the UK magazine Gardens Illustrated. His text and her photographs have always been closely enmeshed and one of the great things about this book is that it has a good balance of both.
While the 41 spaces profiled are the work of leading designers and horticulturalists, there is much here that can be adopted by home gardeners.
As always, paying close attention is the key to success. Plants grown in close quarters will inevitably compete for space, light and nutrients. This means you need to keep extra close tabs on the different growth patterns – and manage plants accordingly – to stop sturdy plants displacing weaker ones and thereby diluting the visual impact.
While some of these gardens look wilder and more random than others, all contain a repetition of colour and form, often with a limited number of plants spread widely through a landscape and then inter-planted with more diversity.
Plants with graphic shapes, such as upright flower spikes or dramatic foliage, can help anchor the eye as it sweeps across a garden, while a constructed element, such as a wall, can help prevent things feeling too wild and messy. Generally speaking, though, there is a rejection of straight lines in favour of meandering, sweeping ones.
While many of these landscapes are designed to look undersigned only a few are actually the sort of thing you might see in the wild. Most require at least some maintenance. This can include pruning, coppicing (cutting woody plants to the ground annually or every few years), replacement planting, thinning seedlings and irrigating.
This is not a style that requires you to take control of everything, however. In most natural-style gardens plants are left to dictate at least some things themselves. They might self-seed and move about, or be allowed to sprawl however they like or be left in situ as they die and dry. One of the central attributes of these gardens is their dynamism and the way they highlight a sense of seasonality.
As for whether to choose natives or exotics or a mix of the two, there is no one answer. The benefit of native plants is that they are more likely to suit the climatic conditions and to appeal to wildlife but less likely to become weeds. The benefit of (climatically appropriate) non-native plants is that they can bridge seasonal gaps and fulfil particular aesthetic considerations and, in many situations, will support biodiversity as well.
While some of the landscapes in this book have been made to be “genuinely ecologically functioning” and exclusively contain native plants, most integrate a mix of natives and exotics.
Similarly many establish a balance between woody plants and perennials, which is in contrast to the more exclusive focus on herbaceous perennials that came to the fore in the 1990s. Woody plants provide year-round structure, thereby providing visual interest in winter when perennials have been cut to the ground, and also provide food and habitat for wildlife.
But it is up to every gardener to experiment with what works for them and their site. As this book shows, people have been adopting wild gardening techniques for more than 100 years, and there is room for lots of twists and turns yet.


Recently developed areas of Beijing surrounding its former imperial core are riddled with megablocks, where huge swaths of land are handed over to developers and fashioned into towering apartment high-rises interwoven with malls and public spaces. Once built, they form distinct urban islands, bounded by grand avenues and further hemmed in by large highways that encircle Beijing. Entire districts are laid out and rebuilt in such a fashion, like cogs in a machine switched out for newer parts. This new breed of megablock destroys any sense of fluidity in Beijing. Their imposing and monotonous facades also mark an elaborate transformation of social practices that continues to occur at an alarming pace across the city. Through a juxtaposition of photographs of an idealized model of Beijing located in the Beijing Urban Planning Exhibition Hall and actual urban landscapes of Beijing both built or under construction, the following section introduces how megablocks in Beijing structure new precedents for living and consumption for the rest of China. They illustrate the gap between the clean and hopeful vision of a “harmonious” Beijing found in sanctioned models and how megablocks actually shape the city on the ground.


The Green Park
The Green Park is an elegant and peaceful green space in the heart of London. It comprises of 40 acres of mature trees and grassland right next to Buckingham Palace for its millions of visitors to enjoy.
The Green Park is a peaceful refuge life for commuters, locals and visitors alike to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s particularly popular place for sunbathing and picnics in the summer months as well as a key walking route for commuters.
As the charity for the Royal Parks, we're here to enhance, protect and preserve Green Park now and in the future. With your support, we’re able to raise funds for a wide variety of projects from wildlife conservation and building restoration, to community projects, education and art – find out more about supporting us here.


I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our firm and the services that we can provide for you for Recreation & Athletic Fields. Specifically, we have created a team of individuals that can help you with your recreation areas and athletic fields. We have expanded our services to include Landscape Architecture, in addition to Civil Engineering and Land Surveying.
Our team has a strong sense of the need to accommodate people using recreation areas and athletic facilities. In addition to synthetic and turf fields we can help to facilitate pedestrian access, circulation and gathering spaces. We will also work with you to incorporate any desired site features (bleachers, concession stands, parking areas, plantings, playground equipment, etc).
Services offered associated with recreation and athletic fields are:
- Master Planning
- Concept Design
- Permitting (SEQR, Environmental)
- Design Development & Construction Drawings
- Stormwater Design, Permitting & Inspection
- Conceptual layout and planning services to initiate a project, project coordination including client and community meetings.
In our portfolio pages you will see sample of some of the works we have completed. We look forward to work with you!!
Sarah Costich King


by Jeroen Mulder (34)
Photo's of cobblestones in streets and pavements. There is more in it then just bricks. I like the shape and the smooth surface of the individual stones. I like structure (order and disorder) of the pavements and he streets layed with cobblestones.
In the Netherlands cobblestones are called "children heads" (kinderkopjes), refering to the shape and size.