Using a $100,000 grant from the NC Division of Water Quality Section 319 Program, the Planning Department has partnered with a local land developer to incorporate low-impact development (LID) practices into a planned 72-lot subdivision (Montvale, Phase II) in west Cary.
Under this partnership, planning and engineering staff have worked closely with developer Glen Futrell and his engineering consultant, Withers and Ravenel, to make this subdivision a prototype for using LID stormwater techniques in the Lake Jordan watershed. As part of this project, the Planning Department has also retained the services of a local LID consulting firm, Carter-Burgess Inc., to help with the review of subdivision plans, identify regulatory barriers to LID in the Town’s policies and ordinances, perform water quality monitoring at the site and publish findings from the effort.
A portion of the preliminary construction plans are available for viewing:
There are four objectives of this project:
• Preserve ground and surface water quality in the Lake Jordan watershed through the use of LID design techniques
• Enable stakeholders (landowners, developers, builders, engineers, designers and the Town) to collaborate effectively in applying LID methodology in a residential setting
• Promote the LID concept, and educate landowners and developers on LID techniques
• Measure the effectiveness of LID techniques in an undeveloped or ‘greenfield’ environment
What is Low Impact Development?
Low Impact Development is a cost-effective, alternative stormwater control technology. It seeks to reduce the impact of development by preserving natural site features and controlling stormwater at the source.
LID aims to integrate stormwater quality and quantity controls throughout a development. The goal of LID is to apply site design techniques, strategies and best-management practices to store, infiltrate, evaporate, retain and detain stormwater on the site to more closely replicate pre-development runoff characteristics (volume and rate of runoff), thereby limiting the increase in pollution caused by development.
Town of Cary Planning Department


In every city or county, there are always one or two neighborhoods that are the showpiece for the area. Everyone would love to live there, and often show it off to their friends and family when they visit.
North Myrtle Beach’s prize community is Barefoot Resort, and even though a home there can be quite affordable, its residents often mention the name with pride.
Four famous architects, Greg Norman, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Davis Love III got together in 1998 and designed four championship golf courses, making use of unincorporated land on the outskirts of North Myrtle Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway which ran through the acreage. A few years earlier, Barefoot Landing – one of the most unique and enticing outdoor shopping complexes around – was built next to the proposed site, which added even more desirability to the project.


The firepit in my backyard is definitely my favorite yard feature. I love to sit and roast marshmallows with the kids! Here are 12 Amazing firepit ideas for you to incorporate into your yard. When pouring the cement, create a memory as well. Have your kids and significant other imprint their hand in the concrete.


A striking mounding shrub with bluish leaves, its fall color is less intense than that of a straight species.
Attributes - Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'
Plant Type: Shrub
Bloom Season: Early Spring through Mid Spring
Flower Color: White
Height: 2 ft. to 4 ft.
Width: 5 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil. Fragrant.


The City of Wheaton will host a community visioning session to get resident input on the future of the downtown.
The meeting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St. in Wheaton.
To enhance economic development in downtown Wheaton, City Council this year hired planning and urban design consultant Design Workshop to create strategic and streetscape plans, according to a press release from the City of Wheaton.
The goal of the two plans is to establish a vision for the area, define its boundaries and gateways, connect it to other parts of the city and address parking and streetscape issues, according to the release.
Design Workshop will present findings from its data analysis at the Sept. 18 meeting, and begin to develop a vision for the area. Attendees will have an opportunity to answer keypad poll questions, to help the city and consultants define a direction for planning efforts, key issues and amenities, desired features and community questions, according to the release.
The presentation will include the following information, according to a city memo:
- Project background
- Outline of previous planning efforts
- Existing land use
- Existing zoning
- Diagram of existing streetscape amenities
- Existing street sections
- Infrastructure analysis board
- Public art board
- Metrics board
Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk said in a statement, “We want to hear from business owners, residents from all parts of Wheaton, downtown tenants, civic leaders, community groups, families, neighborhoods. Everyone’s input is important.”
Keypad polling participation is limited to 200 attendees.
Future public meetings will solicit feedback on various plan options and eventually present the final plan. The entire project is anticipated to be complete in early 2013. The City’s website will contain updates about upcoming meetings and the project as it progresses.
Residents who cannot attend the meeting can post ideas to an interactive site Design Workshop has created for community feedback.


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Make Your Property Safer – Not only will illuminating your features help you and guests feel safe, but also bring your well-lit areas to life.
Enhanced Aesthetic – Architectural lighting is a great way to make your features stand out. As the light interacts with textures, colors and spatial borders, it enhances your property.
Better Security – The right lighting can deter trespassers and help keep your property secure.
Why Do I Need An Architectural Lighting Designer?
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While creating the perfect ambiance and scene may seem easy, it takes a skilled and trained eye to know what true beauty looks like with outdoor lighting. At Elegant Accents, we believe successful architectural lighting design has the capability to transform a project. The perfect architectural lighting plays a vital role in the way people experience and understand space, bringing an emotional value to architecture. Fortunately, with the help of our architectural lighting design experts, your new lighting will display the many different colors and textures, while helping the lights serve their true purpose, which is to create timeless, free and joyous spaces for all activities in life. However, many homeowners are unaware of the many advantages of having the help of an architectural lighting design specialist.
Expertise in Lighting Technology – Lighting fixtures, equipment and control technologies are constantly evolving and hiring a professional architect lighting designer will help you stay up to date on the new technology trends.
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Landscape Lighting vs. Architectural Lighting
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When it comes to beautifying your property, there are different lighting strategies and ideas that will bring your home to life. Both landscape lighting and architectural lighting can make your home look beautiful, improve safety, and create a fun and inviting outdoor atmosphere. However, while the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are quite different.
What is architectural lighting?
Often used to describe the design of lighting systems, the term ‘architectural lighting’ refers strictly to lighting building exteriors. The primary purpose for lighting up the exterior of a building is to make it look nice. Before installing them, there must be a plan on where they will be installed and how they will look. There are also some things that should be considered before installing architectural lighting:
What is landscape lighting?
Landscape lighting refers to the light systems designed to illuminate landscaping and outdoor spaces. Landscape lighting includes footpaths, gardens, patios, walkways, swimming pool areas, outside decks, and even the front porch light. The secret to landscape lighting is indirect light, but just like architectural lighting, there are things that must be considered before installing landscape lighting:


April 12, 2018
Washington Square Park House = Excellence in Civic Space
Last night, Washington Square Park House received the Excellence in Civic Space award from the Urban Land Institute New York (ULI NYC). This award celebrates New York–based architects, developers, urban planners and other land use industry professionals whose work reflects an exemplary commitment to responsible planning, design, sustainability and community impact.
“This year’s Awards for Excellence in Development finalists embody the core mission of the Urban Land Institute – to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities,” said Marty Burger, Chairman of ULI New York. “We congratulate all of the winners who have truly demonstrated a strong commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities for New Yorkers to enjoy for generations to come.” The Awards Jury toured nominated projects and selected the winners by analyzing each finalist’s project to determine how well it exemplifies the principles of ULI and the Awards criteria. Congratulations to our entire project team!


Pennisetum Rubrum "Fireworks" Looks like something from a Dr Suess book! Pennisetum Rubrum is my favorite grass, I wish it was a perennial around here, I'll have to remember to get some for around he house this year.
RED SUNSET® MAPLE An outstanding Red Maple retaining its brilliant red autumn color longer than other varieties. Summer foliage is a bright green with heavy textured leaves. Ultimately reaching 45 to 50 feet by 35 to 40 foot spread.


The summer months saw the Bernie’s Gardening Services team transform some of your gardens from mediocre to marvelous! One particular customer was so happy with the work that our team completed that she described the service she received on her Guernsey patio as “exceptional”.
We laid a patio and pathway around the side of the house before laying a new lawn for the family. Take a look at the photos and see what you think.
The family now have an area they can enjoy the warmer weather and some alfresco dining. the new athway which runs down the side of the house – making a much more pleasant walk for the family to leave the home from the back garden without walking through the house – ideal if you are taking the kids out on their bikes! Whatever outdoor space you have, Bernie’s Gardening Services can create you the perfect place to relax and enjoy.


Christopher Fannin - Senior Principal / Managing Director
Chris is an accomplished urban designer, master planner and landscape architect with a career that spans over 25 years, on projects throughout the globe as well as teaching at leading U.S. and U.K universities. Chris drives the creative vision of InSite, leveraging both the talent within his team as well as the KEO family of disciplines. Chris has a passion for investigating environments from multiple viewpoints and working collaboratively with design teams to bring these places alive for future generations. From large scale land use and master planning developments to intimate detail landscape designs, Chris and his team focus on bringing legible form to complex ecological, social and programmatic processes through elegant and sustainable designs. Before joining KEO, Chris worked for HOK in a series of senior positions globally, most recently as Senior Vice President and Global Director of Planning, as a member of the HOK’s Board of Directors as well as the Management Board.
John Rice - Senior Associate / Operations Director
John leads the InSite practice in Qatar and Kuwait and looks after the operations for the entire group. An experienced Landscape Architect with a proven track record in the successful delivery of large scale projects in Europe and the middle east, John has over 16 years' experience in design, project management and contract administration. He has handled design projects at all stages of work stages on a wide variety of project types including large and small scale developments residential, commercial, retail, mixed use, healthcare, streetscape, urban design, public realm, and landscape strategies for both horticulture and university schemes. John's design ethos is grounded in the development design solutions driven by the consideration of the genius loci, social, physical and historical context of a site rendered through the application of well-considered, tested and clever design solutions.
Salam Alkhori - Senior Associate / Master Planning Leader
Salam leads master planning for InSite. A professional Urban Planner with over 17 years of experience of the Middle East and Gulf regions. She has worked on an extensive range of planning projects from master plans in Libya, Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, Alkhobar, Jeddah and the West Bank. A large part of her expertise is to move projects through the planning and approval process with clients and relevant authorities. In order to accomplish this, Salam guides the urban planning and design of the master plan process in the studio with a particular focus on the design of land use development concepts, development statistics, community facilities, public realm, safety and security and development delivery.
Richard Simpson-Pudney - Senior Associate / Dubai Studio Leader
Richard leads the Dubai studio for InSite. A Chartered Landscape Architect with more than seventeen years of experience, Richard has worked on key projects in a range of countries including the UK, Spain, New Zealand, India, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Albania and Syria. The projects which he has been involved in encompass residential, commercial, educational, mixed use, retail, aviation, hospitality and leisure developments. Within the Dubai design studio, Richard is the team leader as key designer and project manager, driving the creation of multiple landscapes at every scale. Richard is in charge of the design and delivery of all work for Emaar, with whom Insite are heavily engaged for the Dubai Hills Estate project.
Rowan D'Arcy - Senior Associate / Business Development Director
Rowan is a Chartered Landscape Architect and the Business Development Director for InSite. His professional experience spans several high-profile public realm projects and strategies, as well as a hospitality, commercial, residential, health care and education schemes across the regions of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He has worked on diverse design teams, from inception to completion, on everything from world renowned mega projects, to private villa courtyards. A seller/doer, Rowan’s in-depth knowledge of the planning and landscape industry underpins his strategic approach to InSite’s business development and enables him to anticipate client’s needs and understand the poetic potential of a projects whilst at the same managing and cultivating new client relationships.


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We had another good turnout for the October 15th community meeting, considering we had stiff competition from the Giants game. Many different user groups were well represented, which was terrific.
Check out the full presentation HERE.
What happened at the meeting?
Jeffrey Miller and his team started things off by presenting detailed drawings of a trenching and cistern system designed to capture and reuse water from underground springs, run off and rain water. (Did you know the park is the head waters of Hayes Creek which empties into the Mission?) Jeffrey has been conducting extensive research into this issue and has been meeting with water experts within SFDPW and SFRPD. Both departments are demonstrating a great deal of interest in this recapturing concept.
This truly could be an opportunity to spearhead a whole water sustainability program for the entire park system as many of the city’s parks are dealing with the same issues as Alta Plaza. More engineering research is required and Jeffrey will be presenting that information at the next meeting in November.
Beyond the drainage and irrigation issues, Jeffrey’s concepts also focused on the preservation of our urban forest for this generation and future generations. He has suggested the use of trees to help aesthetically unify the park, provide accessible shade and to visually create a separation between the park and the neighborhood so that when you enter, you feel like you are in a green space surrounded by vegetation not just buildings.
Jeffrey presented revisions of the concepts presented at the last meeting. The concepts successfully demonstrated the vision of a “traditional” park reflecting the architectural characteristics of the neighborhood. The addition of new structures were minimized. He incorporated wooden benches throughout and provided samples of potential light fixtures, benches, trash cans, pavement, etc. The central plaza ideas were more refined in look and feel and more detailed plantings schematics were presented.
What happens now?
We asked everyone at the meeting to fill out comment sheets and/or email Jeffrey their opinions. We will keep you posted on the outcome of those. Please be sure to attend the next meeting on November 22, and keep checking this site.


CSM introduces the ’Ecesis’ – Modular Garden Wall for the office environment.
July 28th, 2010
Bringing even more “green” into the office environment whilst allowing designers to create an aesthetic yet functional divider within the office environment.
‘Ecesis’ is a modular garden wall unit formed from metal panels that hook together to make up a wall to hold pot plants and other items and used as partition screens, dividers or wall coverings.
The ‘Ecesis’ Garden Wall can be configured to a size that best suits the client’s needs, and pot shrouds can be suspended from any desired location along the wall and finished in various colours and textures. Shrouds can easily be removed for re-arrangement or cleaning.
Designers can substitute other items such as photos, pots and artefacts to make the ‘Ecesis’ Garden Wall their own creation.
The ‘Ecesis’ Garden Wall can be used in both free standing and wall mounted configurations and is available in a range of heights to suit every application.
In addition panels can be easily added or removed as requires.
The ‘Ecesis’ Garden Wall panels are vented, providing a light appearance in the office environment and also to allow good air circulation.
Many options are available to make the ‘Ecesis’ Garden Wall a real feature in the office environment including LED feature lighting and plant watering irrigation systems.
‘Ecesis’ Garden Wall components are manufactured in the CSM, state of the art, Australian manufacturing facility in Sydney. CSM is a a member of the Green Building Council and CSM products are GECA rated for Green Star certification.
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With their landmark Mission Zero ® project, sustainable design pioneers Interface pledged to eliminate their negative environmental impact by 2020. Now, they’re targeting carbon emissions with Carbon Neutral Floors™.


TerraGuard erosion control blankets hold seed in place, while absorbing rainfall impact and wind forces. Their three-dimensional structure absorbs water while maintaining close contact with the soil. This provides the ideal environment for seed germination and reduces the risk of burn-out after germination. The organic materials (straw or coconut) decompose as the vegetation matures. Thereby providing the vegetation with necessary nutrients for growth. The blankets perform this in direct correlation with the site’s ability to re-vegetate itself. In cool, dry places where vegetation develops rapidly, the blanket will degrade faster. This process ensures the vegetation will receive nutrients as they are needed.


Love your garden: Episode four
By The Secret Gardener
The centrepiece of the garden involved recreating the bow of a ship with a patio. We used upright, sunken sleepers as edging to shape the arched point and then Madera paving in Birch as the deck floor. This marvellous porcelain paving comes in long thin tiles which makes it easy to lay and gives a sharp finish that has tons of character. As they’re made of porcelain they will last incredibly well and can actually be more hard-wearing than concrete pavers.
The tiles also give us the incredible ability to have printed surfaces. And this is no average print; it will last for years and years, taking whatever the weather can throw at it. This particular tile gives a stunning wood effect that looks like the real thing. We chose a lighter colour that makes it look weathered and silvered like wood that’s been out in the elements for years. On a wide space like this patio it adds so much definition and really compliments the sleepers at the edge creating a rustic and nautical feel.
I don’t know why as a nation we don’t try to create more inspiring shapes with our patios than just rectangles bolted to the back of our houses. We should embrace paving and use more interesting shapes such as Paisley teardrops, diamonds, circles and ovals. You can make some phenomenal shapes just by cutting the tiles or by edging the paving with aggregate. Bradstone have a fabulous range of decorative stones which can go a long way to adding personality and character to your patio design.
You see, patios are not just about function; they are a feature too. You might even have space for more than one patio so you can catch both the morning and the evening sun. Use this to play with more than one design in the garden.
Another great option if you are looking for a rustic feel are Stonewood sleepers. They are made from cement but look like wooden sleepers. Or even Carpet Stones which give an old fashioned cobblestone style and make it very easy to create a more interesting and creative patio shape.
We also used Grand Natural Sandstone in Grey Ochre along the side of the house. As you can see in this photo, the cameraman has just walked all over it with his muddy boots. Brilliant. The hardest part of these shoots is keeping the paving clean!
This garden was an absolute treat to work on and, even if I say so myself, the patio looked ship-shape and Bristol fashion.
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Oldham Retaining Walls
The fourteen schemes varied in value from approximately £150k each to over £1.5m. Two of the schemes, each over £1.0m in value, were undertaken on a design and construct basis with a guaranteed maximum price.
All of the schemes involved the replacement of failed masonry walls adjacent to the public highway with retained heights exceeding 5.0m and individual reconstructed lengths of over 0.5km. Although the existing walls were built using traditional methods, the remedial solutions involved the latest technologies such as contiguous piling, precast wall units, soil nailing and in-situ reinforced concrete works.
All projects were re-clad in reclaimed masonry to give the appearance of dry stone walling which was especially important due to many of the walls being located in natural beauty spots and conservation areas. Bethell were awarded a prestigious Green Apple award for their work on this scheme due to the high percentage of recycled materials and the low impact on the construction works on the surrounding environment.


Canary Island Date Palm Phoenix Canariensis Tree Seeds
Canary Island Date Palms are slow growing but do get huge! These are the gigantic palm trees that are often seen in the movies in shots of Los Angels or Las Vegas. Mature Canary Island Date Palms can cost anywhere from $4000 - $6000 per planting.
Lucky for us they are easy to grow from seed! They are native to the Canary Islands and get their nickname Pineapple Palm because if they are pruned, the bottom of the crown appears to have a pineapple shape.
Name: Canary Island Date Palm Other Common Names: Pineapple Palm Scientific Name: Phoenix Canariensis Color: Evergreen Leaves & Yellow - Orange Fruit Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Bloom Time: Spring Hardiness Zone: 9 - 11 ( & Zone 8 With Protection) Plant Height: 40’ Plant Spacing: 30 - 40’ Light Requirements: Sun Soil and Water Preferences: Average - Dry


High deer populations and overuse by humans can adversely affect both forest vegetation and the wildlife it supports. The elimination of understory shrubs, seedlings, and wildflowers creates an unnatural woodland of large trees with no understory. Such a woodland may appear to be "natural", with long vistas, but it lacks the diversity of plant life on which wildlife depend for food and shelter.
LVAS installed deer exclosures at Jordan Creek Parkway in Allentown and the Lehigh Gap Nature Center in March 2007. They will reduce disturbance and allow regeneration of the understory in a small part of the forests. Observe how the enclosed area differs from the surrounding areas. Over time, as the understory within has time to regenerate, the vegetation inside the exclosure should become noticeably more diverse in structure and species than that outside.


The City has recently received good news about two projects in north College Park. They are – the Hollywood Streetscape Project and the Duvall Field renovation project. The City applied for the grant applications to the Maryland Board of Public Works Capital Project grant applications for these two projects.
The Hollywood Steetscape project funds streetscape improvements in the Hollywood Commercial District, located at the intersection of Edgewood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. The project proposes to repurpose segments of the service roads as parklets and to provide pedestrian, bicycle and bus stop enhancements as well as landscaping and pedestrian lighting. The proposed wellness trail along Narragansett Run and Muskogee Street will be postponed until a study to assess the feasibility of daylighting the Narragansett Run is completed. 30% design was completed in FY18 and a $150,000 State bond bill received for further design and construction. The next step is to complete design and construction drawings and go out for construction bids for the first phase of the project north of Rhode Island Avenue.
The first phase the Duvall Field reconstruction project, now completed, involved replacement of the concession and restroom building and construction of a new recreation plaza. The next step will be preparation of a conceptual plan with community input to determine the other types of facilities and work needed. This will be followed by 100% design plans and construction. Funding is provided from a variety of sources including Program Open Space, Community Parks and Playgrounds, State bonds and developer contributions.


There are many modern water features that can help to make a property attractive. Water is alluring, calm and soothing and has always been popular in designs throughout history. Water is increasingly popular in modern design due to its so soothing and regenerating effects. Some of the features are out door and used for gardens and backyards. Special effects can be made by using different materials such as bronze, stone or even stainless steel. One can get amazing and unusual looks and turn the home itself into a flowing, dramatic landscape. These features are available in many designs and styles.
Whether one chooses any style and design of water feature to adorn their home, We can help to make the design unique and unparalleled in both form and function. Your home can be a place of beauty with the use of contemporary water designs. Our talented design team undoubtedly can help you to achieve your goals within your budget.


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When it comes to creating the best landscaping scheme, the details are often where it all comes to life. While the big elements of the plants or other décor features are the main attraction, the right lighting solutions can have several benefits. With the use of landscape bollard lights, you can add some lighting power that highlights the surrounding features. Whether looking to highlight a specific area or looking for an appealing ambiance, this type of lighting is ideal. The use of bollard light fixtures can also add to the overall walkway lighting to act as a safety measure for the well-lit path at night. Regardless of whether you choose this type of lighting for its ambiance or its extra illumination, it is a great addition to any well-landscaped space.
We offer several options for adding bollard lighting to your landscape. With a range of styles available, finding the right one for your preferences is easier than ever. Whether looking for a round or square shaped bollard light, we have a range of shapes, designs, and finishes available to ensure you get the right choice. Choose from several different specifications as well when shopping our collection of walkway and landscape bollard lights.
If you have any questions about any of these products, please contact a lighting specialist for further assistance. We are always happy to help!
Benefits of Installing LED Bollard Lighting
Proper illumination for safety and security. Commonly used in commercial spaces, bollards provide extra illumination for important areas such as walkways, sidewalks, and landscaping features. This can give better visibility for anyone walking these areas at night or early morning as well as deter crime by creating a well-lit location.
Provides a pleasing appearance. Bollards are an attractive solution with a sleek, streamlined appearance in several available finishes and styles. This can transform a space from bare and dark to pleasing to the eye and inviting thanks to extra illumination.
LED offers the best wattage and lumen ratio. The use of LED bollards in particular offer the best in performance regarding wattages consumed for lumens created. A high wattage is usually a sign of an inefficient lamp with a considerable amount of energy consumption lost to heat loss rather than the creation of illumination. LED uses very little energy to create one of the highest lumen outputs on the market for a great value and reliable performance.
LED comes in several color temperatures to meet your needs. Whether you want a bright white for a modern look or a warm yellow for a more inviting glow, LED offers some of the best figures in terms of color temperature. Color temperature is important to help you match these lighting elements to the rest of your light plan for a cohesive and pleasing appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Bollard Lights?
Bollard Lights are generally lights atop short poles that are part of exterior landscaping. Outdoor bollard lights shine the light down and around them, illuminating the area. Pathway lighting bollards provide safety and security to foot traffic.
Where are Bollard Lights used?
Bollard light fixtures are found in many outdoor applications. They may be used to mark and light a pathway. Commercial bollard lights can provide light for walkways in parking lots and near parking structures. Bollard lighting can provide illumination in parks and along foot trails. Below are some examples of where bollard lighting can be used:
What are the different types of Bollard Lights?
As part of the landscape aesthetic, Bollard Lights come in many different looks and styles. Some Bollard Lights may have directional lighting and other may light in a 360 degree radius around the fixture.


The release below was distributed yesterday by Tualatin Valley Water District regarding the reopening of Ridgewood View Park in Cedar Hills. Join us at the Sept. 20 celebration!
BEAVERTON, OR. -- Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) invite the public to celebrate the completion of a new reservoir and pump station and the reopening of an improved Ridgewood View Park. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 20 from 5-7 p.m. and features pump station tours, a dedication ceremony, sports demonstrations, kids activities and food catered by neighborhood Hawaiian café 808 Grinds.
The two-year, $30 million construction project closed the park to the public while a large eight million gallon water reservoir and pump station was constructed, replacing nearby older facilities. The unique, five-sided reservoir overlooking Highway 217 was designed to take full advantage of the constrained site. The infrastructure is built to withstand a Cascadia subduction zone earthquake and provides expanded water storage and distribution to West Hills customers, including Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.
The upgraded 6.72-acre Ridgewood View Park features new tennis and pickleball courts atop the reservoir. A new bocce court is available for enthusiasts of this increasingly popular Italian ball sport. Other park amenities include an open grassy area, picnic shelter, parking, seasonal portable toilet and improved trail system through the woods that connect to Ridgewood Elementary School to the south. An elaborate play structure with a spongy artificial turf as well as a natural play area with boulders and logs salvaged from the construction should prove popular with children.
The entire Ridgewood View project was recently awarded a Gold Envision rating by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) for its sustainable design and construction. It is the first facility of its kind to receive an ISI Envision award, and is also the first Envision award for Oregon.
“We hope the community, especially the neighbors of the park, will come out and join us on September 20 to celebrate this great new facility,” said Alex Cousins, TVWD spokesman. “The project was designed with a lot of public involvement, so this really is a critical community asset that also serves many different purposes.”
“The redeveloped park gives the neighborhood a wider variety of recreational amenities,” added Bob Wayt, spokesman for THPRD. “We hope the neighbors agree when they see it that the wait was worth it.”
For additional project information, visit http://www.ridgewoodviewwater.org/


Winckley Square HLF project completes
Preston’s Winckley Square Gardens have been officially reopened to the public today following a £1.2m Heritage Lottery Fund-supported restoration.
The Mayor of Preston, John Collins, was present to mark the completion of the historic gardens’ refurbishment, which was led by Winckley Square Community Interest Company.
Winckley Square was constructed in 1799 and considered one of the most exclusive addresses in Preston. Originally private gardens for the surrounding houses, the green became public land in 1900 but gradually deteriorated throughout the 20th century as the buildings were demolished and traffic increased.
A partnership between Groundwork, Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council, Preston BID and Preston Historical Society, has restored the Georgian gardens.
The Robert Peel statue, erected in 1852, has been restored, and a historic circular promenade route reinstated. Public access has been improved through restored footpaths, accessible entrances and works to rectify the site’s drainage problems. Tree and shrub works have also been carried out to promote biodiversity and to open up views of the gardens.
David Gill, chairman and a co-founder of the WSCIC, said: “Today marks the start of an exciting future for Winckley Square Gardens, it’s a landmark day for Preston.
“We started with a blank sheet of paper, no money and a feeling by many we wouldn’t get far… Our gratitude goes to all those partners and people who have come together to make this possible.
“We now hope the community will take ownership of the gardens and enjoy them for years to come.”
New interpretation panels will share the gardens’ history and WSCIC have planned a programme of educational and volunteer opportunities, including guided walks and school packs.
Nathan Lee, head of HLF North West, added: “This project is an excellent example of successful public and private sector partnerships delivering positive change for the local environment and community. Winckley Square Gardens is a much-loved and well-used town square, which has now been returned to its former glory thanks to National Lottery players. Well done to all involved.”


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Title: Enter Style: The Art of Stonework Walkways in Modern Landscaping
In the realm of modern landscaping, the importance of visual appeal and performance can not be overstated. House owners and landscape engineers alike are continuously looking for innovative means to improve the appeal of outdoor rooms while guaranteeing toughness and durability. One crucial element that has actually acquired prestige in this search is the art of masonry walkways. In this blog post, well delve into the globe of masonry drivewaysand sidewalks, discovering their one-of-a-kind functions, advantages, and the transformative touch they offer contemporary landscapes.
Revealing the Charm of Masonry:
Masonry, a classic craft going back centuries, involves using products like block, stone, or concrete to produce strong and aesthetically enticing structures. Masonry pathways, specifically, have actually ended up being a trademark of class in modern-day landscaping. The proficient artisans at Island Associates recognize the fragile balance between kind and feature, utilizing their experience to craft driveways and walkways that raise the total aesthetic of a building.
Masonry pathways provide an exceptional level of aesthetic adaptability. Whether you like the traditional charm of red block or the rustic style of natural rock, Island Associates can tailor the materials and design to enhance the building design of your home. The result is a seamless integration of the pathway right into the general landscape, creating a harmonious and aesthetically striking environment.
Longevity and Durability:
One of the standout functions of masonry driveways and walkways is their extraordinary durability. Unlike typical paving products, stonework can hold up against the test of time, weathering the components and keeping its structural stability. Island Associates, with their commitment to high quality craftsmanship, ensures that every masonry task is developed to last, supplying property owners with a long-lasting investment in both beauty and performance.
Personalization and Customization:
The craftsmens at Island Associates comprehend that every property owners vision is distinct. Thats why they use a high level of modification when it concerns masonry walkways. From complex patterns to tailored color pattern, customers have the possibility to infuse their character right into the layout, creating an one-of-a-kind pathway that reflects their taste and design.
Boosted Aesthetic Allure:
A well-crafted masonry driveway or sidewalk is greater than just a functional element –– its a statement piece that improves the general curb charm of your home. Whether inviting guests to your front door or bring about a secluded garden oasis, a masonry sidewalk ends up being a centerpiece, attracting focus and adoration.
Professional Knowledge at Island Associates:
Island Associates, a leader in the landscape design sector, sticks out for its dedication to quality. Their group of experienced masons brings years of experience to every project, ensuring a seamless blend of virtuosity and engineering. By incorporating the latest trends and strategies in masonry, Island Associates changes normal rooms right into extraordinary landscape design.
As homeowners look for to redefine the aesthetic appeals of their outside spaces, stonework walkways become a classic and advanced selection. With Island Associates at the forefront of this creative venture, the fusion of craftsmanship and development sets the stage for a landscape that not just mesmerizes the eye however stands the examination of time. Enter beauty with stonework sidewalks –– where the trip is as charming as the location.
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Bunbury residents are invited to pitch their grand ideas to transform a reserve in the CBD — but don’t go chasing waterfalls, because the Bunbury City Council says that historic feature will not be making a comeback to Boulters Heights. Offering panoramic views of the city and coastline, Boulters Heights has long found itself in the firing line as community members and councillors have called for the lacklustre spot to be developed to reach its potential. The CBD park underwent a facelift in 1966 when a man-made waterfall was constructed for a visit by Queen Elizabeth II. While water no longer flows at the installation, the waterfall remains a core memory for some long-time Bunbury residents, many of whom reminisce about the times laundry powder was added to turn the waterfall bubbly and snowy in appearance. The council has released its draft master plan for the reserve and is encouraging residents to have their say on the proposed developments and contribute fresh ideas they think would improve the space. Its vision includes three themes of restoring balance, activating underutilised spaces, and retaining and promoting lookout opportunities from the reserves. Ideas from community members have included promoting the destination as an exercise hotspot similar to Jacob’s Ladder in Perth, and installing better lighting, with many calling for the old waterfall to be resurrected. While Mayor Jaysen Miguel told the Herald it was not feasible to reinstall the waterfall, he said the council proposed using feature lighting to reference the old icon. A new urban timber staircase waterfall is included in the plan to create a new focal point for the City and use lighting to celebrate the old waterfall. Mr Miguel said it was no secret Boulters Heights needed upgrades and attention, but it was a unique and important part of the CBD. “The draft master plan developed by the City is an exciting step towards this CBD reserve reaching its full potential and becoming even more of an attraction that both our community and visitors can enjoy,” he said. Other proposed elements include upgrades to the two existing lookouts and new sculpture and interpretive elements. Feedback on the draft plan can be submitted until December 17.


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In keeping with its goal of being harmonious with the
environment, the Lux Art Institute is one of California's first
"green" museums, with more than a third of its energy use provided
by solar panels and other renewable energy sources. The institute
also uses recycled materials, green cleaning products, bike racks
and multiple skylights to reduce the need for artificial
The center also features drought-tolerant landscaping using
almost all native plants. Landscape designer Greg Rubin said he
spent two years developing a landscape plan that is both
fire-resistant and will require very limited watering (once every
two weeks in the summer). He's also proud to have planted around
the grounds the rare native Del Mar Manzanita, a low-lying
groundcover-style manzanita bush that grows only on the coastline.
Rubin, who owns California's Own Native Landscape Design, said he
crawled 100 feet up the side of a seaside bluff to get cuttings of
the unusual manzanita species and he has nurtured the plantings for
two years to get them ready for the Lux project.
Lux Art Institute, at 1550 S. El Camino Real, is accessed by a
long, steep driveway and there is very limited parking at the top,
so visitors today are encouraged to park on El Camino Real and walk
up the hill. On the way, visitors are encouraged to take the
landscaped path to visit the apple orchard. For more information,
call (760) 436-6611.


Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale is a great plant that is both ornamental and delicious. These plants produce densely-packed heads with finely-curled, crinkly, bluish-green leaves. Grows 15" tall with a 20-35" spread. Very hardy; will overwinter with mulch. High in vitamin A. Grows best in cool weather.
- Spring Planting Dates: February – June
- Fall Planting Dates: June - October
- Distance Between Rows: 2 -3 ft.
- Distance Between Plants: 1 – 1.5 ft.
- Depth to Plant: 0.5 in.
- Days to Maturity: 50-70 Days
- Length of Harvest: 60 Days


CSX and the City of Atlanta are proving that some old rail corridors never die, they just keep connecting.
Railroad and city officials announced at a joint press conference March 15 that CSX had agreed to sell 4.5 miles of inactive rail corridor, covering 63 acres, to become a key segment in the Atlanta BeltLine project, which eventually will encircle the city with 22 miles of trails, transit and parks.
“Since the Atlanta BeltLine was first conceived nearly 20 years ago, CSX has worked to support the vision behind it — the vision of a more connected community, with sustainable growth opportunities and efficient transportation solutions,” said Craig Camuso, CSX regional vice president, who spoke at the media event.
CSX has participated in numerous high-profile projects for repurposing abandoned or underused rail property, including the High Line linear park in New York, for example. But the Atlanta project may be setting an even higher standard.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms noted that the Atlanta BeltLine project is the largest and most-comprehensive urban redevelopment effort ever undertaken by the city and one of the most-ambitious projects of its kind in the nation.
In thanking CSX for its cooperation on the initiative, Bottoms noted that the 4.5-mile corridor, purchased for $25.8 million, represents by far the largest piece of the BeltLine’s Southside Trail segment. It connects 18 neighborhoods, five schools and three parks, and includes five bridges and three tunnels, one of which is a 120-year-old original stone railroad tunnel.
Atlanta BeltLine representatives said they expect removing old rail and ties from corridor will take approximately six months, and they plan to open it as an interim hiking by the end of the year. Fully developing the corridor with paving, stairs and retaining walls will take several years, they said.


When you hear garden house tree maybe you will think the house is on the tree and full of herbs here and there. Well, the tree part is right because this house has trees as its poles. Really? Yes, when I saw the picture of this house, the creativity atmosphere can be seen clearly. By making trees as the house’s poles, the designer has made a mark for his/ her decoration. Actually, making tress as poles is not a new idea, it has been around before, but the important part is that the designer used the idea that has been around and then improvised it well.
We call it the garden house which by Hinoraka Ogawa associates and no, it’s not a tree house but it’s totally a modern residence that has a pair of trees as its poles as well as focal point of the house. The house itself has simple design and I may say the design is so modern with its box-like structure. This house is located in Kagawa, Japan and the Hinoraka Ogawa association made this project for a client. This house is actually an extension project of a house that has been around for 35 years old, and the design is for a couple of husband and wife. The trees that are used also taken from around the house which has been there for 35 years old as well, and that’s why the designer wants to create the historical feeling by using the historical trees for the house’s poles as well as focal points.
This design can be the answer for the people who love both modern and natural styles without sacrificing any style for another one. You don’t have to take exactly two trees inside your house, but at least the main idea can be used.
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This week on Jan. 27marks the one-year anniversary of Portland City Council voting to allow the Portland-Suzhou Sister City Association (PSSCA) to transfer a Benson Bubbler to Suzhou, China, honoring the 15-year anniversary of Lan Su Chinese Garden.
In May 2015, the Portland-Suzhou Sister City Association (PSSCA) requested that the City provide a Benson Bubbler in honor of the 15-year anniversary of the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a friendship project between Portland and Suzhou. The Lan Su Chinese Garden is today one of the great cultural treasures of Portland. According to the Lan Su Chinese Garden, it is the most authentic Ming Dynasty Garden outside of China.
Happy anniversary to Suzhou, China’s very own Benson Bubbler!


Published at Wednesday, February 06th, 2019 - 17:02:03 PM. Pergola Ideas. By Amold Schubert.
Building an outdoor living structure can increase both the aesthetics and commercial value of your home. A comfortable outdoor place, where you can enjoy some quality outdoor time with your friends and family.
Have fun doing a bit of research, and then choose a style that will be a joy to look at for many years to come. Whether you build it yourself, or buy a kit, there will always be a pergola design to suit every garden.
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UCLan vision is put on video
This is the new official glimpse of what The University of Central Lancashire's multi-million pound masterplan will look like when it is all finished.
A fly-through video has been put together detailing how the £200m project will look once all the different elements have been put together.
Work is already underway on some parts of the plan, earmarked for completion by 2019, and public consultations have been held to pick both the architect and design for the key Adelphi square gateway redevelopment.
The end result is to see UCLan integrated into the city, providing a world class campus befitting it’s standing as the sixth largest university in the country.
The project, which was first unveiled in 2015 ,will see includes a new road network, parking, landscaping and new buildings. Cycle routes and open spaces will also will be created.
Under the plans, drawn up in conjunction with Lancashire County and Preston City councils, the whole area around the main campus will be totally transformed.
The Fylde Building has been demolished and the library at the back will be extended to cope with growing demand from the university’s 36,000 scholars.
Plans were recently unveiled for public input which show the Adelphi area off Corporation Street and Friargate totally redrawn, with the road system re-vamped and the current roundabout replaced with an icon gateway to the university.
Key to this will be the creation of a new public pedestrianised square - twice the size of the current city centre Flag Market.
The project also includes a £30 million-plus Engineering Innovation Centre.


Great city… great neighbors!
Young professionals, empty nesters, families—thousands are making their new home in Greater Downtown Pittsburgh.
Downtown living. What’s the attraction? For many, the incredible convenience of walking to work is a perfect reason to start. But that’s only the beginning. The views are spectacular; the green spaces, including riverfront trails, are plentiful; theater, nightlife, great restaurants, and exciting sporting events are all within easy walking distance. And the living spaces themselves – from modern apartments and condos to spacious lofts in historic buildings – are beautifully distinctive. When you make the choice to live in Downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll be living in the best Downtown in America.
Parks + Riverfront
Downtown may be the City’s urban center, but we also have some great parks and riverfront trails to explore!
Point State Park opened in 1974 and is a 36-acre park located at the tip of the Golden Triangle that features expansive lawns, riverfront tails, and the famous Point State Park Fountain which sprays water up to 150 feet into the air at the head of the park, where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River meet to form the Ohio River.
Be sure to visit Golden Triangle Bike Rental or Kayak Pittsburgh to make the most of Point State Park and be sure to check out Friend’s of the Riverfront for information on riverfront trails and activities throughout Pittsburgh.
Mellon Square, first opened in 1955, is a garden plaza, the first of its kind to be built atop a parking garage, that covers just over 1.25 acres. In 2014, the park was rededicated after a complete revitalization project was undertaken by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy in cooperation with the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Parking Authority, and the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Market Square, the home of many of PDP’s programs such as the Market Square Farmers Market, is officially a City of Pittsburgh park! Be sure to keep an eye on our website for all of the latest events planned for the Square.


Once you’ve decided to put your landscaping or garden design project into our capable hands, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without us! We’ll work with you through every project phase from pre-planning to after-care. And at every stage, we’ll never lose sight of your individual wishes and requirements.
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Dan’s Garden Services provides professional support for every phase of your project. We take care of everything, from providing advice at the outset to providing support after completion.
Choose from a variety of options, ranging from a full planning service to individual advice, from the practical integration of existing elements to a complete redesign. Our work is always of the very highest standard – original ideas included!


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72" Ancient Stone Frame & Bronze Mirror.Bring the outdoors into any interior space with the lovely Watergarden waterfall. Made of a durable fiber composite material, this water feature will introduce the peaceful sound of falling water into any environment. The water flows down a smooth glass mirrored panel to create a captivating water effect. Quiet and easy to install, it humidifies and cleanses the air, making it a welcome addition to any home. The basin can be accented with the included silk plants, or those of your choice. Lightweight and durable, it can be set on any level surface. Equally suited for outdoor use.


Verify the standard of your soil earlier than planting your flower mattress. Dig a gap and fill it with water to see how shortly it drains. Do a pH check. If mandatory, do some soil amendment to attain best drainage and good moisture to oxygen ratio. Give your plants the best possible likelihood to thrive by getting ready the soil correctly. Gather landscaping ideas from house and backyard magazines. These magazines typically showcase essentially the most lovely houses, and probably the most stunning gardens. Although you might not be able to fully copy the look that you discover in the journal, you possibly can acquire inspiration which is able to help you to end up with a finished product that you are proud of.
When planning your yard, think about upkeep. If you happen to do not have the time to trim your plants usually, switch them or put them inside for the winter, select low-upkeep plants. When you have plenty of time to deal with your yard and actually take pleasure in it, don’t hesitate to pick more delicate vegetation. If your soil is really rocky, use that to your benefit. They’re so many kinds of crops of drought tolerant you may plant in your yard and even contemplate creating a whole rock garden. This can be a lovely option to landscape your yard with out continuously fighting to keep your crops healthy, hydrated and alive.
You do not have to have a inexperienced thumb to make your home look pretty. Only a few crops and some nice grooming can make a home seem like a house. Should you want some ideas on methods to make your landscaping look higher, preserve reading for some nice ideas. Many people relish the idea of a lush green garden, but few are keen to wait for grass seeds to grow. Sod presents near-instantaneous gratification, however tends to be a bit extra expensive. Get monetary savings and compromise through the use of sod in your front lawn and planting grass seeds in your yard.
Don’t assume you’re caught with a boring, useless panorama within the winter.
Plant your lawn in layered horizontal segments for probably the most visual interest. The tallest vegetation are typically planted as a background component in the varied segments of a landscaping plan. Position your other crops round them varying the height from tallest to shortest as you move away from the central component of a phase. Widespread annuals and perennials will seemingly be cheaper so that you can buy at giant dwelling enchancment stores than they’d be if purchased at a greenhouse. These kinds of crops are going to be of the identical high quality and you do not need to spend quite a lot of cash on them. Inspect the plants carefully earlier than you purchase them irrespective of where you buy them from.
Profitable landscape designs always take local local weather, and hydration issues into consideration. By making a careful assessment of rainfall patterns, and temperature modifications in your geographic space, will probably be possible to select acceptable specimens, allocate ample water sources.This finally present, the kind of care obligatory on your specific design to thrive absolutely.
Add colour with petunias or impatiens. These small annual flowers will blossom throughout the year and keep your panorama vibrant with colours. These crops are very inexpensive and straightforward to care for. It’s best to get numerous these and place them throughout your yard the place a touch of shade is required. Earlier than you pick out the plant species to make use of in any specific flower mattress, take the time to find out its solar publicity. How much or how little shade a bed gets makes an enormous difference in what crops will do best in it. Dealing with can be essential. A spot on the west aspect of your house will get very completely different publicity to the sun than one on the east side.
Transcend merely looking for your merchandise online and in catalogs. When you have a tiny garden, you can deal with aeration with handbook instruments. For greater areas, mechanical aerators can be found.


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If you are looking for a peaceful element to add to your landscape design, water features are the key! Water features provide tranquil sound and beauty that can serve to block out other noise on your property. Ponds, streams, fountains, waterfalls, and more all are options that can provide you with that extra WOW in your landscape.
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In August 2010 I published a post on Sissinghurst, the famous English garden designed by Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson. Many readers expressed the desire for more on this topic.
Sissinghurst Castle and garden is in Kent about an hour south west of London. It is owned and operated by the National Trust although Adam Nicolson, Vita and Harold’s grandson and his family live there, as well as Adam’s sister, Juliet. It is one of the most popular sites in England and attracts about 100,000 visitors every season. The first photograph is of Vita’s famous White Garden. Below it is another favorite English garden of mine, Bramdean, near the cathedral town of Winchester also south west of London.
British gardeners and authors who helped shape garden design all over the world and who designed and planted the original gardens that surround their homes, open them to the public each year. One of the most famous and another personal favorite is the magnificent garden of Beth Chatto. Two photographs follow, one of the “pond room” and the other of a glorious rare fritillaria (upside down tulip).
All photographs © Janet Levine 2010


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Lounging through the pool and having a good dip now then can unquestionably make summertime the higher portion Using the calendar year. Certainly, it’s barely any longer which you find a essential, rectangular pool in the garden. Most backyards are literally designed near a lot more attention-grabbing pool Tips. If you’re aiming to dress up your pool, whether for a specific condition or for an enduring structure aspect, take into consideration these property pool layouts and ideas that can definitely insert character and intrigue to your pool, together with in your overall landscape.


When choosing a landscape contractor, you need to look at your options carefully before making the final decision. This is because the design stage is the one that determines all the other steps and it does not matter if you are looking for simple lawn care or an overhaul. The most important thing that need to decide upon is the landscape design. As you gather information from the potential designers, you should first get your ideas in order. You need to know what you will be using the garden for and the features that will be included in there. Sketches of the garden space are vital to have so that the landscape contractor knows what they need to offer you.
The landscaping design companies in the area should be listed as the next step. Some of the ways that you can get helpful referrals is by talking to your friends and neighbors. After you are done with the list of landscaping contractors, you need to narrow it down to the ones that are potential. You need to consider many components before making your final decision on the landscaping contractor you will go with. You need to look at the contractor’s team approach because the best projects will rely in team effort.
Some of the other things that you need to put into consideration are the education and experience that the landscape contractor has. A list of references from the landscape contractor will be helpful so that you are able to consult with their previous clients. Look at their portfolios to see the designs that actually match your taste. The contractor also needs to have the necessary affiliations and certifications if you are to get the best designer. It is advisable that you choose contractors that have the necessary licenses and are bonded. If the contractor does not have liability insurance, you should avoid them because if anything happens in your home, you will be held responsible.
The landscape designer that is going to meet your budget is the one to consider. Since landscaping projects are expensive, you should only choose the contractors that are trustworthy. You do not want to end up with an expensive repair after just a few years. The best contractors are the ones that focus on landscaping practices that are environmentally friendly. Ensure that they have water conservation in place as well as avoid chemicals that are not friendly. If you want a landscape that is evergreen, you can get plants that are drought-resistant. The personality traits that the contractor has is one of the most important things that most people ignore. The contractor needs to understand what you need.


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The cool, contemporary lines of the Lugano flag paving from Brett Landscaping have helped to create an impressive yet welcoming exterior to the prestigious Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Southampton.
Established in 1837 and with a long line of royal patrons, the yacht club moved to the Hamble in 1934 and has since created a contemporary, yet sympathetically designed club house. The large area surrounding the club is multifunctional, being used as an entrance to the club house itself, an outdoor seating area, and a walk way to the pontoons – and being the first feature visitors see on arrival at the yacht club it was imperative that it mirrored the high quality of the rest of the development.
Alan Feltham, General Manager/Club Secretary at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, explains: “Our aim was to create a clean, comfortable area in which our members and visitors could relax, whilst still maintaining an impressive club house entrance and a practical pathway to the pontoons.”
It was these factors which led chartered landscape architects, Influence Environment Ltd, based in Fareham, Hampshire, to Brett Landscaping after extensive research. Landscape architect, Suzie Leiber, explains, “Our brief was to improve the external space for the Clubhouse with creating an elegant terrace area which would be suitable for future events at the yacht club. After consultations with yacht club members on the different design options from fluid to more formal, it was decided to go with the final scheme resulting the simple, contemporary terrace which addresses the relationships with the Hamble Conservation Area.
“After researching various suppliers, we decided to work with Brett. They have been extremely easy to work with and their product knowledge is second to none. The location required sustainable materials, robust enough for the coastal environment whilst providing aesthetic value. Brett also provided us with product samples, allowing us to see how the different style of paving would work in situ. We decided to use the newly launched Lugano due to its simple elegance, naturalistic feel, and choice of colours, which allowed us to distinguish between the terrace and the walkways.”
The Lugano flag paving range helped to create the required modern, elegant, and clean space around the yacht club. With a high level of slip resistance, helping to keep visitors safe, as well as exceptional durability, Lugano also met the functional requirements in an area with a high level of pedestrian traffic.
Over the 600m² area a combination of both Silver Grey and Graphite Grey Lugano paving has been used. The light Silver Grey is the predominant colour covering the majority of the area producing a light and spacious feel, whilst the darker Graphite Grey has been used to denote walkways as well as creating a striking contrast to the rest of the terrace.
The installation was completed by Hampshire-based Raymond Brown Construction, who confirmed: “The paving solution provided by Brett Landscaping was the best choice for this project, both for its appealing aesthetics but also for its robustness and anti-slip properties which are both imperative in an environment such as this.”
For more information please visit www.brettpaving.co.uk.


cool 10 Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Garden Landscape. Is Really Cute 1 - Fire Pit Wood LED Lighting source Brilliant ways to amp up your yard or porch for the holidays. 2 - Rope Lights source Outdoor spaces l.
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Details of talks given by Janette Merilion
Janette Merilion is a well known horticultural lecturer, historian, television presenter, tour leader with a successful garden design business based in central Lincolnshire.
Janette attended De Montfort University studying horticulture and garden design, winning the student of the year award. She started her design business in 1994 offering a personal, professional service and since then over 300 garden designs have been completed at an affordable price and to client's satisfaction.
Janette has had a love affair with plants all of her life and her plant knowledge is second to none. She is a talented, innovative designer, whose knowledge and enthusiasm for garden design and garden history has led her to teaching at various educational establishments and speaking Worldwide.
Other work includes radio broadcasts for the BBC and a series of makeovers for Yorkshire television. Janette is a registered speaker of the Royal Horticultural Society and her list of talks ranges from seasonal flowers to garden design through the ages. Janette believes that talks should both educate and entertain. Through her different roles she has gathered together many anecdotes alongside beautiful photography.
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The significance of out of doors lighting can’t be undermined mainly in towns wherein it might no longer be feasible in order to walk or drive if there were no outside lighting fixtures. Today outdoor lighting is gradually making its presence felt even in our normal houses as a way of beautifying them and enhancing their aesthetic appeal. You can use lawn lights and other varieties of outdoor lighting to make your home and garden appearance extra attractive and unique.
For outdoor lighting, LED lighting fixtures are a preferred choice because they are durable and electricity efficient. These lights just like the sun lighting fixtures help to significantly reduce down on power prices. Lighting up your home can display your creativity and elegance, and how you design your lawn lighting fixtures can speak volumes about the way you design your house. While some like a dimly-lit walkway with a stunning mild at the entrance, others may need flood lights or reflected lights for their entrances. Lighting allows to feature protection to your environment and on this sense safety lights are a must have in case you want to defend your home from illegal entries and spoil-ins. Some out of doors lights is ready with movement sensors which additionally help to protect your house from perpetrators.
Spending time on your lawn is a good manner to revel in the beauty and serenity of nature, and when that lawn is embellished with lovely lights, the feeling is even greater unique and enjoyable. Proper garden lighting is really vital if you need to be able to spend pleasant time with family and pals in your garden. Garden lighting fixtures are available diverse designs depending on their makes use of. With a unique and appealing set of lawn lights you could make your private home stand proud of the relaxation of the houses in the neighborhood. A superbly landscaped garden seems incomplete with out an similarly lovely lawn lighting fixtures machine. You can pick from unique lights patterns to do up your patio or outside or swimming pool or pathways.
Among the various distinctive sorts of out of doors lighting, the most usually used in recent times are run via energy. However, solar lights are slowly becoming popular amongst house owners due to the fact these are cheaper and extra efficient. Solar lawn lighting uses solar energy for illumination and facilitates to lessen the month-to-month power charges. Moreover, solar lighting do no longer require wires and cables and are fantastically vivid due to the fact they incorporate LED lamps.


Before adding hardscaping to your yard, do some research. Ask yourself what you want to use the space for and who is going to be using it. Assess how much land you have available for use. Also, take into consideration all relevant drainage issues. Design with the intent of following the land naturally and staying in balance with the scene. Keep plants and trees to balance out the hardscape elements. Another aspect to consider is professional guidance from a company that knows your style.
- Do your research and due diligence. It will pay off greatly in the end.
- Drainage is very important and must be done during the research process.
- Plan it yourself and see if it’s really what you want to do.
“If done well, it can also be the choice that saves you from considerable time and attention to maintenance.”


Paver Patio Features:
- 795 Square Foot Colorful Paver Patio
- Designed for Corner Home with 6' Bump Out
- OAL 54'W x 24'D
- 12' x 14' Cedar Pergola with Column Wrapped Posts. view details
- 5' Patio Swing with Column Wrapped Posts. view details
- 24" Tall Seating Walls with Columns at Each End.
- Areas for Outdoor Dining, Grilling, Gathering Around Portable Fire Pit and Spending Time in Hot Tub
- Contrasting Double Paver Borders
- Choice of Colors and Paver Patterns
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Lawn Sand is primarily used to level off any holes or fill out areas
Lawn sand is primarily used to level off any holes or fill out areas in your yard that are too low or leveling out areas. It is a great base for the new sod to grow on. It is a very fine sand that can also be used to fill in the space in between the pavers to lock them together.
Concrete leveling sand is primarily used to create a solid foundation when it is packed down for pavers or it can also be used to combine with cement to create a strong concrete mixture.
The other type we have is playground sand and this is used primarily in playgrounds and volleyball courts. This is very granulated resembling beach type sands that does not compact down. This type of sand also deters insects from living in it compared to the other two types of sand that we have.
All of our sands are always available in half cubic foot bags, or by the complete cubic yard. You can either come to the nursery and pick it up yourself if you have a pickup truck or a trailer and we will be more than happy to load it for you. Or we can deliver it for you. Just give us a call to find out how much shipping would be. We can also do the installation of the sand for your project. Sands are also available by the complete truckload, or half truckload.
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The Kraker Home was Featured in Fix Magazine!
FIX AUGUST 2013
A NEW ORLEANS COURTYARD
By Molly Fromkin | Photos by Nathan Berry
I love New Orleans, I’ve always loved New Orleans,” says homeowner Wes Kraker. What was once an overgrown, functionally useless piece of land abutting the Kraker home has been transformed into a little bit of the French Quarter right here in East Memphis. Wes and his wife, Becky, have been in their home for fifteen years, but it wasn’t until another remodeling project two years ago that they committed to transformig their outdoor space into the stunning, comfortable courtyard it is today. “The area was just kind of overgrown, all azaleas and monkey grass. Not a lawn we could use or enjoy…
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Nephrolepis - Emerald Queen
Nephrolepis obliterate - Emerald Queen Fern
Description: An attractive sterile form of the sword fern, with emerald green, lush foliage. This fern is fast growing, and maintains a fairly upright habit, with the leaves arching gently towards the ends. Versatile plant, ideal for light, shady or indoor areas. A fantastic addition to any landscape, or patio in decorative pots and hanging baskets. Under low light conditions, the leaves become stronger and broader.
Tolerant of low to high light conditions, prefers a moisture retentive, well drained soil. Regular summer irrigation is recommended. Provide regular irrigation during warm or dry weather. Fertilise during spring. Remove spent fronds.
Planting Conditions: Full Sun to Full Shade
Watering Conditions: Well drained soil
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Lynn Steiner is one of the Upper Midwest's best-known garden writers and a frequent speaker at gardening and environmental events. She is the author and photographer of several books that advocate for the effective use of native plants in the typical home landscape. Landscaping with Native Plants of Minnesota, the first book designed to identify Minnesota's native plants and plant communities and to demonstrate how to use them effectively in a typical home landscape, was a finalist in the 2006 Minnesota Book Awards in the Science and Nature category.
Lynn is the author and photographer of several other books, including Rain Gardens: Sustainable Landscaping for a Beautiful Yard and a Healthy World, published in February 2012. Other titles include Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin, published spring 2007, and Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan, published in 2006 and named a Michigan Notable Book for 2007. She also helped develop, wrote, and provided photographs for The Complete Guide to Gardening series, ten regional gardening books published in 2012 by Cool Springs Press.
For fifteen years, Lynn was the editor of Northern Gardener magazine, the official publication of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Under her direction, Northern Gardener received several Overall Excellence awards from the Minnesota Magazine & Publication Association, and several individual contributors received Garden Writers Association Media awards. She now writes a column for the magazine titled "Northern Natives."
Lynn lives with her husband and two cats on a 115-year-old farmstead in northern Washington County, Minnesota, where she enjoys tending her gardens and watching the progress of her restored prairie, savannah, and oak woodland.


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Alderwood Landscaping has been serving Coeur d'Alene for decades by guiding people through our unique and seamless design/build process. From concept to construction, our multi-disciplinary team of professionals helps you design beautiful landscapes that realize your vision while maintaining timelines, budgets, and the natural beauty of your surroundings.Project Gallery
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The National Association of Landscape Professionals and Harris Poll conducted a survey where 67% of American participants agreed that professional landscaping would allow them to have a nicer yard. But do you, like many homeowners, just accept a dormant and boring yard after summer ends? Even when the days are hot and winter feels far away, you can take advantage of the soft unfrozen ground and beautiful weather of summer to ask your landscaper about adding some design to your yard that doubles as extra fun and festive spaces for winter.
When this client began to build his dream home, he chose to entrust Alderwood Landscaping with the exterior. With the homeowner's contemporary style in mind, our team designed and built his outdoor paradise.
In Washington and Idaho's most affluent neighborhoods, numerous families enjoy life in their dream homes. However, only a few of them have unlocked their backyard's potential! After experiencing their outdoor transformation, many of our clients express that they feel like they've gained additional square footage with the usable entertainment and lounge space!
Here are a few of our most expansive landscape transformations that truly take entertaining to the next level!
Experts say that due to our "quarantine spring," more people are gardening this summer than ever before! Because of this, today's blog is about composting. It is not only one of the best nutrient-rich supplements for your garden's soil, but an excellent way to reduce waste!
Here's a step-by-step guide to composting!
As we dive into autumn, the cooler temperatures and earlier sunsets mean the routine welcome of fuzzy sweaters, cozy movie nights, and hot apple cider. For most of October, though, this cooler weather is paired with gorgeous sunny days, where the air is crisp and clean. Thankfully, if you're like me and not quite ready to lock yourself inside all weekend, there are still plenty of things you can do outdoors unique to these fall months.
Fall is here, and most of the Pacific Northwest has already had it's first few seasonal downpours! One trend among the sustainable community is to collect rainwater. Harvesting and using rainwater cuts down on your water bills and is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact. Now is a great time to use rainwater for watering your lawn, livestock, and garden as we head into Autumn!
Nspire Magazine featured one of our latest and largest projects; with a fire pit, pool, water features, and a gorgeous view, the project's ins and outs are explained in this article.
For eight years, Alderwood Landscaping has won the Best of Houzz Design and Best of Houzz Service awards. We are so grateful to represent our Houzz.com community.
Our project, Hillside Backyard Renovation, was featured on the Curbed Seattle website! Curbed's city sites breathe life into real estate and neighborhood news with witty and insightful coverage of the country's most vibrant urban centers.
Our project, 'Floating Concrete House', was featured on the cover of the September 2014 edition of Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine! It was also the featured story.
Several of our projects, including Backyard Sanctuary, Luxury, and Newcastle Backyard Oasis have been featured on Huffington Post's website and articles. Huffington Post is an American news aggregator and blog.
Our projects Mountain Golf Course Retreat, Refined Outdoor Living, and Rustic Romantic Mountain Spa have been featured in Seattle Magazine. Seattle Magazine has been the area's most trusted magazine.
Our project, Private Backyard Escape was featured on Money Magazine's website. A part of TIME Inc, Money's articles cover topics regarding personal finance and investing.
Our projects Bellevue Waterfall House and Refined Outdoor Living were featured in 425 Magazine. 425 focuses on local living and offers ideas and resources for gardening, decor, crafting, and building.
HGTV has featured many pictures from our projects, with Refined Elegance as a highlighted project as well. HGTV is a network providing resource for everything home and garden.
Expertise.com chose Alderwood Landscaping as Bellevue's #1 landscape architecture company in 2022.


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Town officials this month approved a $12,000 contract with an Avon-based firm to design a proposed new boardwalk in Irwin Park. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 in favor of the contract with Richter & Cegan at its Feb. 7 meeting.
The company had done “the original master plan and did the original Flexi-pave trail so they’re intimately involved or aware of the park itself,” Public Works Director Tiger Mann said at the meeting, held in Town Hall and via videoconference. He added that the boardwalk—planned for the southwest corner of the Weed Street park—had been part of the original larger plan but was removed for monetary reasons. “This was actually in the first part of the master plan that was there, and then when we did the trail work initially, we took that out as a ‘value engineering’ portion of the project,” Mann said.


Plum Slate Gravel
Plum Slate Gravel has a consistent purple appearance, which is particularly profound when wet.
Often chosen for decorative purposes around shrubs, borders, pathways and patio areas. Plum Slate Gravel is not recommended for use on driveways as it would not not resist degredation under load.
This product is available in any quantity for delivery or collection loose, bulk bags or half tonne bags. We have delivery vehicles ranging from 4 tonnes up to 28 tonnes. It is also available in 25kg bags.


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And Also everybody is aware of the different outdoor Christmas lights with the diverse themes that may be becoming more featured in yards during the Christmas season. Various colored lights and lanterns may also establish the decorative statement. Along with the outdoor string lighting, it can now be possible to install and apply outdoor lighting in many assorted styles of decoration then ever before.
Another effective way to decorate the exterior of your home is by coming up with outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting gives light to walkways and adds carriage lights around doorways - definitely a good investment. Outdoor lights' availability will not be an issue as they even come in a wide range of designs and styles to complement your outdoor decor.
Outdoor decorating not only improves the value of your home but will also give you up to a 100% return on your investment. With just a few tips and ideas you can be on your way to enhancing your home's curb appeal. Begin with a well thought out plan that includes landscaping, lighting, a focal point, an outdoor feature, pottery and possibly a sitting area. By thinking things out before you make purchases you can avoid costly mistakes.
Gathering information, as you have with this article, will now equip you with some tools in what to look for and what to stay away from in shopping for your outdoor living space.
If space permits, a sitting area in your front yard will be a good addition. You can place a nice outdoor bench or maybe a pair of rocking chairs matched with a fitting beverage table. You may also want to add a couple of relaxing fabric pillows in your sitting area for comfort. Another option is to add some hanging plants for a more refreshing ambience.
Chrome fixtures are great because they can be added as a simple lighting afterthought or they can be integrated into a well-thought out, outdoor lighting system plan. They offer the same outdoor lighting you require with a greater longevity. The chrome materials used in these outdoor decorative lighting fixtures are hard wearing and simple to clean. They offer a better lifespan than alternative lighting materials. They also offer a more creative and decorative appearance in your yard, raising the value of your home.