Does everyone in your neighborhood talk about your yard? Are they discussing the fact that it’s unsightly? If that is the case, the piece that follows should help you make the changes necessary to stop the neighborhood chatter. Continue reading to find many tips to help you fix your problem.
Sketch out a design before you dig your first hole on a landscaping project. By sketching out the details first, you can have a much clearer idea of what you are aiming for and what project items you will need. Making changes to a sketch is much simpler than making a change to your yard.
Consider edging your garden to create soft and shapely beds. A curving bed offers a more contemporary look than the classic square and rectangular planting areas. The fresh edges are a cost effective way to improve the look of your yard and flower beds.
You must know how annuals and perennials are different. You should also know what plants work best in your area. You need to take your local climate into consideration when improving your yard. It is very important that you know this information in order to get the best results from your landscaping experience.
Before beginning your project, make sure to have a list of every item you need. There is no bigger frustration than beginning your project only to discover that you are without a vital tool; all work must then come to a stop until the proper material is found.
Always choose quality products rather than cheaper ones. A lot of the time you will find that hardware stores don’t carry the best quality products. Visiting a store that specializes in landscaping will net you higher quality products with the added benefit of being able to get advice on your product choices from the employees. Spending a little more may be advantageous, as your products will be better, as well as the advice you receive.
Carefully consider your plant choices, as this will determine the success of your landscaping once the planting portion is done. You want plants whose growth requirements mesh well with your climate and planting space. You don’t want to plant a tree where there is little room for growth. Take the time to ensure your plants can thrive in their new home.
Wildflowers are worth your consideration if you are looking for a cheap and simple way to introduce some vibrant colors to your landscaping project. The seeds for wildflowers are easy to find in your local landscaping center. These can be thrown in large areas where you are unlikely to place traditional landscaping plants. This will produce a bounty of colorful, beautiful flowers. Wildflowers make gorgeous bouquets.
Prior to undertaking any landscape project, estimate the costs. Make a complete list of all the plants, soil, rocks, fertilizer and tools you will need. The next step is to determine where you will purchase these materials. Prices, especially for plants, can vary quite a bit in different regions. Try to look for the lowest price available on good quality materials.
Evergreens and other foliage can help your garden remain beautiful year-round. Many plants only bloom for a short time each year so choosing a variety of plants to bloom throughout the year is important. Evergreen and foliage will help to alleviate this problem.
If you creating a landscape project on a budget, keep in mind that it does not need to be completed all at once. Break your process into steps according to seasons and the right timing for each part of the project. In fact, it makes a lot more sense from a financial perspective. Write down everything you want to accomplish, then prioritize each goal.
Landscaping can be a hobby for everyone, not just a specialty for professionals! Any do-it-yourself homeowner can easily make their yard look fantastic with some work and a bit of education. The change will cause your neighbors to envy your yard. The best outcome is having your neighbors be jealous of your work.


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A HOUSING development has scooped a national green award for its environmental features and natural landscapes.
Covington Place in Wilmslow, an apartment development for elderly people, received the coveted Greenleaf decoration at a ceremony in London - rewarding a commitment by residents and owners Templar Housing to green schemes.
Bosses at Templar were commended for their retention of a natural pond, and preservation of mature trees and its attractive landscaping of the remaining space.
Residents at the town centre cul-de-sac were also praised for their inspired efforts in the garden.
Chief executive Nick Westington said: "Templar is proud to have been recognised for the care we took in managing the environment around Covington Place.
"As a housing developer in many rural and town settings we are always sensitive about the needs of the environment when developing new houses."
The Macclesfield based housing association signed up for the Greenleaf scheme in 2001, three years after completing Covington Place.
Judges from Greenleaf said Covington Place has "Kept its attractive and natural habitat and become an attractive feature in the landscape".
Town centre councillor Pauline Breland agreed: "I think it is wonderful."


Posted on Sep 9, 2014 by Webber Architects
The 2014 Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards – HDC Student Concept Prize was open to design students studying design, architecture or landscape design. Students were able to submit individually or form groups of up to four to take on the concept development for two sites put forward for consideration by Cessnock City Council.
Congratulations to our very own Ben Greaves (on the right), Student of Architecture who was awarded runner up for his submission in the Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards – HDC Student Concept Prize. Great work Ben!
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There is nothing wrong with a traditional styled garden, they are classic but tropicals just pack a punch in the garden. There are so many tropical plant combinations that make you feel like your on vacation as soon as you step outside your door. Here are my favorite tropical plants that pack a punch in the garden.
Banana trees are grown as annual and perennial plants depending on your gardening zone. You can grow them in ground or in pots and their big leaves have a way of making you feel like your on a tropical vacation when you step outside your door!
There are several types of Hibiscus and all are gorgeous! They have big beautiful blooms that come in different colors. Did you know Hibiscus is often used for tea?
Elephant Ear plants are so gorgeous and boost big leaves that are shaped similar to you guessed it Elephant Ears.
Coleus come in so many shapes and colors! They add that bright pop of tropical colors to the garden and are so easy to propagate.
Gorgeous Canna Lily plants come in different sizes and colors there’s a perfect one or two for your garden
Ferns are so beautiful! They have the frilly foliage and looks so beautiful when it blows in the wind.
Palms are so stunning in the garden and are available at any garden centers from spring through fall. They look amazing in the garden and add height to any space.
Which tropical plants are your favorite to grow in your garden?


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Blue Switch Grass
Metallic blue leaves. Airy heads of tiny green flowers become become panicles of pinkish-red seedheads at 5-7'. Foliage bright yellow with burgundy tips in fall.
Height: 4-6 ft
Width: 18-24 in
Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: July,August,September
Hardiness Zone: 4 TO 9


House and family want are equal to how massive you make your garden. If you do not have an enormous amount of space and your loved ones makes use of loads of herbs you then may need to rethink how you plant your backyard and how you design it. If you happen to don’t use tons of herbs you would possibly need to scale back your plans.
One other backyard theme thought that may influence your herb garden design is creating a Chinese medicinal herb garden. Some vegetation to think about are ginseng and tea chrysanthemum. A couple of styles of bamboo plants can be used for medicinal functions and add a nice visual component to the garden. Including applicable backyard artwork, statues, and benches can unify your theme.
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The first thing that most individuals get improper is shopping for the unsuitable measurement shed. Don’t consider me? You would be surprised! In your native backyard centre a shed might look the right size for your garden, however it’s important to not overlook the scale of the shed in relation to the size of house you’ve gotten accessible.
This text is the first in a collection that will clarify the numerous sides of garden design and give you the data required to plan a useful and aesthetically pleasing garden. In these articles you will see the required info required to undertake your own backyard venture from conception by to completion.
Weak trellises also get worn down by robust winds.
Deciding what you want your backyard house to be like initially is the toughest thing to do, however the best part of the whole process. Translating that vision into actuality will take up the majority of your time and maintain you stimulated and annoyed. However collectively how you spend this time will make the distinction between a unusable piece of land adjoining your property and a beautifully designed backyard. And for those who discover you need a few of that professional help I talked about earlier, choose up a duplicate of “Garden Design,” a DK Publishing e-book, edited by Chris Young. It’s stuffed with loads of data that can assist you create the fantastically designed garden house you’ve gotten all the time needed.
The amount of space you need to dedicate to the backyard will impact the design. If in case you have loads of area, it’s possible you’ll select to have every conceivable sort herb you could find. Nevertheless, if space is limited, the backyard could also be restricted to a handful of types. The wonderful thing about herbs is the limited variety of vegetation you will sometimes want for anyone merchandise.
Or do you wish to reduce the bills? Not like vegetable gardens, where you harvest primarily based on how giant the vegetables have grown, herbs are collected while you need them. The vegetation will thrive. The property comes with a gardener, and each week he clips about 4-6 trashcans full of green waste.


I have a small area I’m working on transforming this week.
This is what I started with:
And you can see what I did with the space in this video:
I like to work in manageable chunks. If you attack too much space all at once, you divide your efforts and it’s hard to really feel the transformation that’s taking place. Taking a smaller space from nothing to awesome is encouraging and really gets a project done. Better to have one highly productive garden bed than an acre of weeds because you bit off more than you can chew.
In this area I’m starting with coffee, bananas and a papaya tree. Next I’ll add arrowroot, Surinam purslane, gingers, turmeric, edible elephant ears, cannas if I can find them, plus whatever else I manage to pop in. I also plan to build a cool bench for the space so guests can have a shady spot to sit. I’m also waiting on mulch right now. Coming soon.
I really like the little banana corner:
I’ll post another video once the next phase is done.


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Environmentally Friendly Concrete
Perhaps you noticed the construction last fall. The City of Chicago began tearing up two alleys, one between Berwyn and Summerdale at the east end of the block and the other a full block long north of the 1400 block of Catalpa. The project was completed before the cold winter descended upon us.
CDOT (Chicago Department of Transportation) built the two green alleys in the 48th ward as pilots. The alley between Berwyn and Summerdale used a permeable concrete, a mixture of cement and gravel that looks like rice crispy squares in profile. The rainwater drains through the porous surface into an underground bed of gravel ranging from 3-5 feet deep. From this gravel bed water is free to migrate into the sandy soils below, eventually ending up in the underground aquifer.
The alley north of Catalpa uses ecolock pavers by Unilock. These compressed concrete pavers have one inch square voids that are filled with gravel. This makes them permeable so that run off water goes down through the gravel layer and reaches the sandy soil. This is one solution to the problems of storm water runoff, backed up basement sewer drains and winter-time alley “iceponds”.
These pilot programs for green alleys will continue in the 48th ward because they are good for the environment as they regenerate our aquifers and are a more reflective surface than the black asphalt in place throughout the ward. At the end of each alley is a marker that indicates this is a Green Alley. It is shown below but if you are out for a walk be sure to stop by and see the future.
Thanks to Ernie Constantino in the office of Alderman Mary Ann Smith for the information on our new green alleys.


Home improvement involves a lot of activities. For instance, it includes installation of driveways and walkways. To create durable and beautiful functional paved paths, the builders offer several options as far as materials are concerned. The common choices are concrete, asphalt, and different types of stones.
It is advisable to use liquid limestone as the material for paved paths. This is because it delivers several benefits as compared to other paving or flooring materials. For instance, it blends easily with any design scheme.
For such reason, builders are now recommending this product. In fact, it harmoniously blends with your current design scheme. In this way, it boosts the aesthetic appeal of the property.
The other property for this material is that it is long-lasting and durable. Durability is another reason homeowners are giving liquid limestone a chance. If you need a pavement that supports heavy vehicles, you may need to give it consideration.
Driving to and from the premises can cause gradual damage to your pavement. However, with this type of material, you are guaranteed that the pavement will not subside. Moreover, it does not shift or erode even after the long rainy season.
Even in extreme heat conditions, this material maintains its coolness. Therefore, you family can enjoy being outdoors bare front. Moreover, it provides maintenance-free look. This material is quite easy to maintain its nice appearance. Therefore, it requires very little care.
Range of colors
Liquid limestone provides you the opportunity to create both function and beauty. In fact, it can improve the value of your home. You can also customize the material in various ways. Therefore, you can over oddly and ugly shaped areas easily and quickly. Sometimes you can use the material to enhance looks areas such as a patio, veranda, pool area, and other outdoor spaces.
It continues to become popular because of its versatility.
Nowadays, you can find liquid limestone available at the local stores. However, ensure you hire professionals to do the installations for you. Other than the appealing look, this material delivers benefits. For instance, it prevents your home from the invasion of weeds and ants. Professionals will help you get a balance between function and aesthetics. Putting this product on a list of materials to use in paving flooring construction will give you peace of mind. It also supports a broad range of patterns and designs.


Award-winning urban designer Michael von Hausen will explore strategies and ideas to advance the full potential of public realm design, planning, and implementation. This presentation will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Bob Ransford, veteran columnist and vice-president of Century Group. Panelists will include Jonathan Coté, mayor, City of New Westminster; Emilie Adin, director of Climate Action, Planning, and Development, City of New Westminster; and Ann McLean, city architect, City of Surrey. The panel will explore the opportunities and challenges of getting great public realm designed, built, and maintained in these turbulent pandemic and post-pandemic times.
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Bob Ransford, Century Group
Jonathan Cote, Mayor of New Westminster
Ann MacLean, City of Surrey
Emilie Adin, City of New Westminster
NOTE: The Public Realm Event on Sept 29 is now free. All attendees (those who show up) will get a free digital download of Michael's new book.


A contemporary outdoor paradise can be achieved with very little space. One way to maximise elbow room in an outdoor living space is by building seating walls rather than buying bulky furniture. Here are a few Unilock products that can be used to build sleek seating walls that serve as excellent accents to modern Rye Brook, NY, hardscapes.
The U-Cara Multi-Face Wall System
The U-Cara Multi-Face Wall System features a patented design comprised of two interlocking parts. Fascia panels, which are available in a range of colors and textures, hang effortlessly on the ridges of concealed Sure Track backer blocks. The backer blocks are assembled to produce a sturdy and dimensionally accurate structure. Once this skeleton is in place, it can be fitted with fascia panels of virtually any color and finish. The colors available range from the cool Winter Marvel and French Grey options to warmer shades like Bavarian and Tuscany. These fascia panels also offer a textured finish that ranges from smooth, to pitched and heavily textured. More than one panel design can be incorporated into a single wall for a contrasting and eye-catching effect. The Black Granite color variation, for example, can be used to create powerful and visually commanding seating walls that truly stand out in a vibrant, green outdoor living space.
Rivercrest Wall is renowned for its incredible resemblance to real stacked flagstone. Despite its concrete composition, this product flaunts realistic textures cast from authentic flagstone using an innovative technique called Reala Surface Technology. While many homeowners might not equate the look and feel of natural stone with a sleek modern aesthetic, Rivercrest Wall pairs perfectly with contemporary hardscapes. Because it is important to incorporate visual and textural variation in any outdoor room, Rivercrest Wall can serve as a refreshing deviation from a very smooth, refined texture palette. Its linear design still complements the precise geometry found in many modern designs and it is available in two neutral shades that are not only versatile across all aesthetic themes, but also fit well into the contemporary color palette.
Lineo Dimensional Stone
Lineo Dimensional Stone units present a zero-bevel surface that embodies the principles of a sleek, modern aesthetic theme. These plank-like units bear clean edges and flawless color gradients that complement the precise nature of contemporary design. Their linear plank-like format, when staggered, produces a finished wall that is neat, visually balanced and pleasing to the eye. Consider pairing the pitched edges of Ledgestone coping with a wall comprised of Lineo Dimensional Stone to create a striking contrast in texture. Alternatively, a similar textural contrast can be achieved by pairing Lineo Dimensional Stone with a paver such as Richcliff. Ledgestone coping, despite its exquisitely textured edge, offers a smooth top that is comfortable and won’t damage delicate clothing.
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This is import to bear in mind as the coping you choose for a seat wall must be garment-friendly and particularly suited to its function. Seating walls can, of course, be adorned with accent cushions and throws in order to make them more comfortable and inviting. The color and fabric of your chosen accent pillows can also help to bolster your aesthetic theme.
The title image features a Lineo Dimensional Stone seating wall complemented by Richcliff pavers.


Hackfall is a stunning woodland site near Masham, with lakes, waterfalls, follies and an intricate network of paths to explore stretching along the banks of the River Ure.
There is something about the wild splendour of Hackfall Woods that simply inspires creativity.
UPDATE: Hackfall Woods has been very popular for outdoor exercise. Parking is limited, please consider visiting outside peak times and park with consideration to others.
Nineteenth century writers hailed it as one of the most beautiful woodlands in the country while romantic landscape artist Turner painted in these woods.
The recent restoration work has been made possible due to a grant of almost £1 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and further grants from the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yorventure.
Set in a 350ft gorge on the edge of Grewelthorpe, the site was bought in 1731 by John Aislabie, famous for his landscaping work at nearby Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal.
But it was his son, William who transformed the area into a “beautiful wilderness”, creating grottos and surprise views, glades, rustic temples embedded in groves of trees, waterfalls and follies - many of which can still be discovered in the park today.
In its Victorian heyday, visitors flocked to view the woods and house and enjoy teas at Mowbray Point, where the Aislabies had entertained friends.
It is possible that conifers were planted in the 19th century to supplement the largely broadleaved woodland but almost the entire wood was felled during the 1930s and regeneration since then has been at the hands of Nature.
For half a century the site fell into decline but since the Eighties, when the Woodland Trust took over, much has been done to restore Hackfall to its glory days, restoring footpaths and woodland walks, conserving the various follies, managing the fragile habitats, and giving Hackfall a future.
The ancient woodland site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, along with several other designations, and the largely broadleaved area is still dominated by oak with beech, sycamore, ash and even lime originating from the 18th century.
Modern visitors can once again bask in the stunning scenery and enjoy a mass of period features including a host of man-made waterfalls and courses displayed throughout the woodland.
Hackfall teems with wildlife and sustains a thriving range of wild plant communities including a spectacular display of bluebells!Read more
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In this tour you will visit the famous Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto, as well as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city - the ancient temple Tenryuji!
- See the scenic spots in Arashiyama area of Kyoto
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For a long time now, I’ve been umming and ahhing and being generally indecisive about getting a new tree for the garden. Regulars will know that I don’t have a big garden, it’s a medium-sized town garden but with a woodland/country feel to it. We live in an area known affectionately as ‘la campagne en ville’ – the countryside in town – and we are lucky to have a whole forest of trees nearby, and lots of trees in the neighbourhood.
I’m still aching for another tree though. One option swimming around my head is a witch hazel. I saw several of them in full flowering splendour at Kreftenbroeck arboretum, a privately owned garden in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, which I visited one Sunday in early March. The trees were stunning against a bright blue sky, and I’m enjoying thinking about that right now as today has been grey and cold.
The arboretum had a wonderful collection of witch hazels, mainly Hamamelis intermedia, which were grouped together along a secluded pathway that straddled the valley site. I would have missed them entirely, if I hadn’t caught a flash of colour and made my way up the hill to investigate.
One thing that struck me about these trees is that while they are not large or tall, they are wide and spreading. Look how the branches expand outwards and even arch over the pathway. Although they are known to be slow growers, it is clear that they need space to expand and not be crowded out by others.
At their most pretty against a blue sky, they need that backdrop for their flowers to stand out. This made me realise, that stunning as they are, they weren’t going to be right for my garden. The site I have in mind is enclosed on two sides by a wall, covered in climbers, and has the neighbour’s mature trees overhanging it. The space wouldn’t be wide enough, nor the sky expansive enough.
This didn’t mean that there weren’t plenty of other ideas from Kreftenbroeck that could be applied even on a small scale. Look at the wonderful structure this curved beech hedge adds, enhancing the natural contours of the hill. Sharp hedging is a big thing in Belgian gardens, and it adds so much structure and interest when designed imaginatively.
The usefulness and practicality of wood, as well as its beauty, were nicely demonstrated in this unusual bench.
And finally, here’s an idea to hide an ugly or dead patch in a hedge. Clever, isn’t it?
So the lesson I learnt from those beautiful witch hazels was to always see a tree growing at its best, in maturity, before making that all important decision. Perhaps a crab apple then…


RETAINING WALL WATERFALLS
Formal Falls are beautiful waterfalls that are installed into a variety of wall types. An LED light is available to create a spectacular evening display. The light rotates through a variety of colors...or set it to your favorite color.
The compact size of a Formal Falls means you can build and enjoy a beautiful waterfall anywhere in your yard. Four different standard waterfall widths are available or a custom unit can be created for your specific project.
Unlike a garden hose or protruding plumbing, the Formal Spouts deliver subtle flow with a gentle sound that is ideal for block columns, special focal points and Indoor\Outdoor applications.
The installation cost of a Formal Falls is varied and depends on the type of wall material being used as well as the width of the falls you wish to create. Please consult your Authorized PondBuilder Installer for information.
Taking care of your Formal Falls is easy. Filling the reservoir every few weeks to compensate for evaporated water is all that’s required. Or you can install an automatic fill valve and eliminate virtually all maintenance!
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Made in the USA, Formal Falls are a beautiful yet simple way to add the aesthetics of water to your surroundings is to build a retaining wall waterfall. The water flows out from the stone in a nice, smooth sheet and into a basin below. These wall waterfalls can be easily added to any block wall structure and are a great alternative to fountains. They can be used to adorn a garden, pool, outdoor living area, or even a home or business foyer!
The Formal Falls has a low-energy, color-changing, remote controlled, LED lighting system that creates a beautiful nighttime display. The basin was designed to create an easy way to install the system within a block wall structure, and the use of the autofill kit virtually eliminates all maintenance for the consumer.
Custom Sizes Available:
Widen, Shorten or Elongate our Stainless Steel Formal Falls to match your design and any limitations. The possibilities are endless!
A Retaining Wall Waterfall works much like a pond-less waterfall.
The Formal Falls molded Basin is placed on a suitable base with the pump protected inside the basin. Wall block or other suitable material is stacked all around the molded basin. The Formal Falls spillway rests inside the wall block and is covered. The pump inside the basin pumps the water via tubing to the Formal Falls where the water returns via a waterfall into the basin. An LED light strip, located inside the Formal Falls unit, illuminates the waterfall for a spectacular night display.
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Landscaping is not for the faint of heart! From planning to budgeting to adhering to local codes and ordinances, curating your dream space can be like putting together a puzzle.
We always recommend working with certified professionals to help you create a long-lasting landscape that you’ll love to use year-round.
Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when planning your landscaping:
Not Planning for Your Site Conditions
When you work with a landscaper, they will be able to help you understand your land and what options are available to you. Thinks like drainage, slopes, and weather should be taken into consideration when doing initial brainstorming for new builds.
Not Planning for the Year
Seasonality is important to consider, especially here in Canada. Are you prepared to handle snow and frozen grounds? Will your plants only be blooming for a small portion of the year?
Think about how much your yard changes from the warmest temperatures to the coldest time of the year, and plan accordingly.
Sure, pools are great for summer fun, but if you don’t plan the path to get to the back of your property, you might find your self using it much less frequently.
Hoping to host many dinner parties? If you don’t create a dining area with appropriate lighting, everyone will be heading home before dessert.
Functionality is important to consider to maximize the usage of your landscaping!
Don’t worry – we’re here to help you prevent some of these mistakes and make your vision for your landscaping come to life! Get in touch with us for a quote or just to learn more.


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Sun ValleyScientific Name: Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'
|Average Growth Rate||3 Feet Per Year|
|Mature Size||45 Tall x 35 Wide|
|Light Needs||Full sun|
|Decidious or Evergreen||Deciduous|
|Acorns||No it doesn't have acorns|
|Color||Rich green foliage which turns red in the Fall.|
SIZE & GROWTH RATEAverage Growth Rate is 3 Feet Per Year
Mature Size 45' Tall x 35' Wide
LIGHT NEEDSFull sun
DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREENDeciduous
ACORNS?No it doesn't have acorns
COLORRich green foliage which turns red in the Fall.
SPECIAL FEATURESFast Growing
Very Cold Hardy
Beautiful Fall Coloring
Upright Growth Habit
Adaptable to a Wide Range of Soil Types
‘Sun Valley’ is a U.S. National Arboretum introduction. It is a male selection that is noted for having a symmetrical ovate crown and exceptional red fall color. It typically grows to 21’ tall over the first 10 years, eventually maturing to as much as 30-35’ tall in ideal growing conditions. It is the result of a cross between A. rubrum ‘Red Sunset’ and A. rubrum ‘Autumn Flame’. Reddish male flowers appear in early spring. No fruit is produced.
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The Lan Su Chinese Garden In Portland OR Is Relaxing And Peaceful
Lan Su Chinese Garden is gorgeous, and you are going to love your visit. This garden is located in Portland OR at 239 NW Everett Street, and it opened in 2000. Did you know that is the largest garden of its kind? Lan Su Chinese Garden is a Suzhou style garden. When you make your way there, you are going to want to stop by the tea house. What else do you need to know about this special Chinese garden in the city of Portland OR?
Considered to be an oasis, the garden features a guided tour. When you visit it, you are going to see right away that it takes up an entire city block. Not only will you see a gorgeous Chinese garden, but you are also going to find that there are traditional Chinese buildings all throughout as well. There is both a pond and a waterfall, and the garden is said to be a place that you can visit throughout the year as well.
The garden was built by 65 artisans, and it is said to be quite the gem. It can’t be called a hidden gem because it is so large and also a very popular attraction of course in the city of Portland. There are special events held throughout the year, including tea tastings and even art exhibits. You will also find a cute little restaurant on site where you can stop in for some lunch. That pretty much completes the experience, wouldn’t you say?
Check out the Master’s Garden Study, and you can also see replica rooms throughout the garden as well. You are certainly going to enjoy the walking paths and taking in the views. You will see covered walkways, and there are also sitting areas where you can just relax and enjoy your surroundings. While you are in the midst of the city, you are going to enjoy this relaxing oasis, a true treasure. There you go, it might not be a hidden gem, but it is considered to be a true treasure.
You are going to discover many places of interest in Portland that are amid the hustle and bustle, especially in the downtown area. However, you can enjoy the oasis of the Lan Su Chinese Garden, and then you can sit down for a nice meal at the restaurant there on site. There are even interactive exhibits or features of the garden, like the fortune telling area and the place where you can practice calligraphy.
It sounds like the Lan Su Chinese Garden is a whole lot of fun. You and your family might spend an entire afternoon there if you like the scene. The garden closes in the late afternoon, so keep that in mind. The reviews for this attraction are overwhelmingly positive generally across the board so that you can expect a very pleasant and peaceful visit. Enjoy your tip to the Su Chinese Garden in the great city of Portland OR.
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The Parks and Parkways within the Hilltop Neighborhood include Cranmer Park, Robinson Park and 6th Avenue Parkway. The Association has been involved with the parks in our neighborhood by providing monetary grants as well as the recruitment of volunteers for park monitoring and garden maintenance.
Click here for more information about park hours, holding an event at one of Hilltop’s parks, pets in the park, etc.
Save the Sundial at Cranmer Park
Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) has recently launched an innovative public-private partnership to spearhead the restoration of Sundial Plaza at Cranmer Park. The restoration project will encompass reconstructing the terrazzo panorama, repairing the sundial, and rebuilding the foundation of the plaza. Renovation of this important site is necessary to restore the architectural significance and aesthetic beauty of the plaza. Costs for this project are estimated to be $1.3 million, with more than $450,000 committed already by DPR, the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, and community members.
With limited government funding available, DPR is dependent upon the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to secure the remainder of the renovation costs to revitalize Cranmer Park. We are all beneficiaries of the beautiful parks, majestic landscapes, and historic structures that surround us. Please consider how your support can make an enduring mark on our city.
To get involved today by making a tax-deductible gift online, please visit: http://saveoursundial.com/


Harris Shoals Park Renewal Project 2020
The City Council’s Parks & Streets’ Committee has established the "Harris Shoals Park Renewal Project 2020 Subcommittee" which has been charged by the Mayor to make recommendations to the City Council that would create a park atmosphere that is environmentally sustainable and ecologically sensitive and which offers both active and passive recreational opportunities.
In an effort to address this goal, the Subcommittee established a relationship with the Bob Smith Planning Group (no relation to Mayor Bob Smith) and solicited the help of Jane Bath, an Oconee County resident with a wealth of knowledge in sustainable and environmentally-friendly landscape techniques, and interested citizens.
In June 2020, the Subcommittee hosted a community drop-in at City Hall and received public input into the Master Plan.
On October 21, 2020, the Subcommittee presented the Master Plan to the Mayor and City Council with a plan to formally adopt after the public was able to review the plan and provide comment.
On February 10, 2021, the Subcommittee will meet at 5:30 PM in City Hall and via Ring Central for a public presentation and discussion of the proposed Harris Shoals Park Master Plan. Click Harris Shoals Master Plan Report to view. The meeting will include an effort to identify priorities and resources, such as citizen volunteers who might assist with implementation once the plan is adopted by City Council. Members of the design team will be in attendance to make the presentation.
The public's input and participation is important, so if you are not able to attend in person or via Ring Central please stop by City Hall to view the Master Plan or click the link above to access a digital copy. Comments may be dropped off at City Hall or emailed directly to Christine Tucker, Council member and Chair of the Subcommittee, at firstname.lastname@example.org.
For more information, call City Hall at 706-769-5161.


Unique furniture and accent pieces can liven up your backyard and make it feel like a fresh new space, without any expensive remodeling or drastic permanent changes. Choosing an extraordinary piece can help not only set the tone and create a visual focal point for your backyard, but also give your landscape a new face lift. Here are 15 outdoor furnishings that exhibit both function and contemporary art.
The backyard swimming pool began its rise in popularity after World War II. Prior to this, Ancient Romans and Greeks constructed grand scale artificial pools for athletic training. Since then, celebrities have gone to lavish lengths to build some of the most luxurious and stunning swimming pools around. Here are what we think are the 11 hottest celeb pools.
1. Sylvester Stallone


Your Belgard paver colors should harmonize with the tones of your home environment, which is why we offer many paver color options. You can avoid monotony by combining colors, or by using blended hues to provide a little character. Remember, not everything needs to match perfectly. Hardscape colors should complement your home and tie the entire space together. Understanding your vision before you start your outdoor project is crucial in choosing paver colors. This will help you and your contractor match tones with intent.
We recommend choosing pavers with similar tones for a coordinated effect. Lighter colors reflect light better and open up your space, while darker tones absorb light to create the opposite effect.
A multicolor blend combines two or more colors in a single paver. They're perfect for building a new space into an environment, and for camouflaging minor stains that can happen over time.
When designing your space, it's important to consider where the sun hits and for how long. Colors can shift over time depending on the strength of the sunlight.


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If something has such a positive effect on your attitude and outlook, why should you settle for experiencing it only once a year during vacation? What if it were possible to create a little piece of that Island allure in your everyday life? While you may not have an ocean handy, you absolutely can create a beautiful, tropical resort style setting right in your own backyard. It’s not only possible, it’s a lot of fun. And, guess what? It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. With a little creativity, education and guidance, you can turn your boring backyard landscape into your own exotic, tropical Backyard Resort.
Backyard waterfall building is a snap, with this totally new and unique process. No heavy lifting, no special tools or skills required. CaveRock Design has the weekender’s dream project. Nothing compares to having your own personal backyard waterfalls and knowing you were the designer, the builder, and the landscaper of your backyard waterfall. You can do this project for literally pennies on the dollar compared to having a landscaper do this.
A Two-Leveled Backyard: In a world of flat backyards, the two level idea may cause you to open your mouth in shock: backyards, sans the ones right above plate tectonic boundaries, typically aren’t two levels. But, maybe they should be. Two levels give your backyard an appeal that one level does not and allows you to get more creative with your landscaping. Perhaps one level is filled with grass, an area where kids and dogs (or deer and antelope) play, and the other is filled with beautiful rock or rose bushes. Whatever it is you decide to put on each of your levels, two levels will undoubtedly give your backyard a whole new dimension.
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About Marshalls Plc:
Marshalls is the UK's leading hard landscaping manufacturer and has been supplying superior natural stone and innovative concrete products to the construction, home improvement and landscape markets since the 1890s. Our name has become synonymous with quality; supplying prestigious landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, whilst also caring for the environment and communities in which we operate. We believe that the better our environment, the better we can be; we strive to create products that improve our landscapes and create happier and healthier communities.
For direct support with your Marshalls order or products, please use the Live Chat on our website (www.marshalls.co.uk/homeowners) or call the Customer Helpline on 03714542173. Both are available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
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Scheduled for Fall 2020 completion
This project will include the construction of new facilities for the Long Beach Fire Department at Fire Station No. 15 at Pier F, Berth 202. These facilities will include a new fire station building, fire boat bay enclosure, geotechnical improvements, site utilities, stand-by generator, fire pump enclosure, stormwater BMP, landscape, fencing and hardscape improvements.
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Customized Hardscape Installation in Tahoe City, California
Adding Function and Beauty for Resort-Like Outdoor Living at Home
Outdoor living is an important part of any Tahoe City, California property. When you are surrounded by beautiful scenery, you can't help wanting to spend more time outdoors. However, if your yard doesn't offer comfortable seating and an attractive atmosphere, you may be spending all your time indoors. At Rock & Rose, we create outdoor living spaces for residents in Tahoe City, Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and the surrounding California and Nevada areas. Whether you are seeking built-in seating, a patio, fire pit, retaining walls, or walkways, our team is ready to design and install a customized solution for your landscape.
Hardscapes accent the natural beauty of your property while adding form and function. Hardscape elements create a solid foundation for your outdoor living space and add structure to your property. Features like stepping stones and retaining walls add form and function to your property, making spaces that were once unusable, a part of your living space. Dry creek beds provide an attractive way to eliminate standing water and muddy areas on your property. Rock walls hold uneven spaces and prevent erosion. Hardscapes are one of many landscape and lifestyle solutions Rock & Rose offers to enhance your outdoor living experiences.
Always love going here!! The employees are knowledgeable, kind, & helpful and they have a great healthy selection of plants. And inside they have a variety of house plants & cute & unique plant holders/hangers, and random knickknacks, great gift items.
The Rock & Rose team is the standard for landscape design, construction, and supplies in Truckee/Tahoe region. Jaclynn's design strengths add creativity and energy to any project big or small. The landscape supply business is high quality and staff to support your every need. I will continue to work with the Rock & Rose team and encourage you to do the same. Keep up the great work!!
Worked with Jaclynn and couldn’t have had a better experience. We have more projects we want to do and Jaclynn will be our first and only call!!! Thank you Rock and Rose!!
Best landscape service provider we have had in North Lake Tahoe. Professional, prompt, and competent. After 40 years at Tahoe this company is the best we had used.
We worked with Rock & Rose and Tahoe Landscape Architecture for a full year to create a new yard which included Rock & Rose doing the grading, irrigation, making sure we were in compliance, stone work, and lighting. They are professional, on time, and they were great in their communications with us. We have been really pleased with their work and the level of supervision and care that the Erik and Jaclyn took in making sure everything was as expected or better. We recommend them and look forward to working with them in the future.
Awesome project results! One of the best-landscaped homes easily in the entire community!
Jaclynn couldn't have been more helpful through the planning phase of my back yard paver/firepit project. I look forward to continuing working with her and everyone at Rock and Rose!
Punctual service...kind employees and our lawn and trees are always thriving after the winter turns to spring!
Sandi and Dave Devencenzi
Top tier professionalism and attention to detail. Provided outstanding workmanship. Responds effectively and expediently with short notice requests. I highly recommend them for all your landscaping needs.
Ordered topsoil for my garden. Delivery went as planned and the topsoil looks good.
You guys always do a good job and the tech was good at communicating with me.
Very happy with Rock and Rose. Landscapers and office workers are always friendly. Professional results, our yard looks great.
Anna and Keith Sutton
A Satisfying Hardscaping Design and Installation Experience
At Rock & Rose, we know your property and time are valuable. That's why we make every project a hassle-free and enjoyable experience. Enhancing your property with hardscape installation from Rock & Rose provides a variety of exclusive benefits for our customers. Some of the benefits of hardscape installation from Rock & Rose include:
Get Inspired by our Existing Hardscape Solutions
Beautiful landscapes combine functional hardscapes and natural elements to create a harmonious retreat. We create hardscapes for both residential and commercial properties. Browse our portfolio to see the inspiring projects we've completed for your neighbors.
A Streamlined Process
Completes your Project On Time and within Budget
Our commitment to quality and customer service means that you'll work with the same account manager from start to finish. Your projects will be done on time, on budget, and with the highest quality materials. That's our promise to you.
When you're ready to start your first project with us, we'll make things easy and give you room to explain your vision. Our intake process is simple, straightforward, and always efficient. Here's how it works:
INITIAL PHONE CALL
It all begins with a call. We'll gather some information from you including your goals and ideas. After the call we'll be in touch to schedule an appointment for a design consultation.
We will visit with you at your property to determine your vision and budget for your landscape project. We will collaborate on ideas and goals to meet your landscaping needs.
For landscape projects that require a plan we will provide a landscape design proposal. For projects that do not require a landscape plan, we will provide a landscape installation proposal.
We will provide a formal plan and estimate for your landscape project. We will answer any questions and concerns you may have and make sure you are completely satisfied with the proposal before moving forward with any work on your property.
Our team will show up on time with our own equipment and materials. You'll have a dedicated project manager to serve as your single point of contact for clear communication from start to finish.
We have experienced landscape professions, irrigation specialists, and other experts in-house to ensure we are properly handling trees, irrigation systems and bulk materials, saving you from any costly penalties. We also work with the municipality to pull any necessary permits, certifications, and reports for your landscape, so you don't have to.
We'll take care of any necessary clean-up and leave you with a landscape that exceeds your expectations and adds to your property's aesthetic and functional value for years to come.
Hardscapes provide you with a way to add function and beauty to your Lake Tahoe landscape, but you don't have to stop there. As a full-service residential and commercial landscaping company, we can help you create the landscape transformation you've been dreaming of. Consider these services to enhance your new hardscapes.
Our design experts are standing by to turn your dreams into a reality. Your imagination and our knowledge is a winning combination that will transform your property into a personal oasis. Visit our design services page to schedule your consultation.
New landscape installations require expert care and expert knowledge; luckily, we have both. Our experienced crews are trained in the best techniques and have a deep understanding of the natural landscape. Ready to get started? Visit our landscape installation page now.
Creating and maintaining beautiful gardens inspired by the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe is one of our specialties. Our Fine Gardening team specializes in beautification and maintenance, providing seasonal color changes, flower care, composting, and more. Visit our landscape care page for more information about our personalized programs.
Love your lawn with our customizable lawn maintenance plans. From weeding and fertilization to yard clean-up, you can count on Rock & Rose to keep your property looking its best. We're committed to the longevity of your lawn, down to every last blade of grass. Visit our lawn maintenance page to learn more about our solutions to your long-term maintenance needs.
Add a touch of comfort to your outdoor living space with the addition of an outdoor fireplace or firepit. Our clients love spending time in the outdoors and we're here to enhance your experience. For more, visit our outdoor living page to learn about our past projects.
We’re not just a run of the mill landscaping company; we also own Lake Tahoe’s premier nursery and garden center. We’re pleased to offer our landscaping customers the added benefit of member pricing and first access to a variety of our best gardening tools and materials. We know from experience that gorgeous landscapes rely on high-quality plants and gardening materials. Further, we know that the most successful landscaping projects rely on a deeper understanding of native plants, local resources, and the region’s climate. With our knowledge and your imagination, you’ll find that achieving sustainable landscaping and natural balance is not only possible but also easy. At Rock & Rose’s garden center and nursery, you’ll work with our staff of lifelong gardeners and nature enthusiasts who are always happy to share tips and tricks as well as consult on how to coordinate your DIY projects. Visit our Garden Center page to learn more about our selection of landscaping equipment and plants.
Join Our Team
If you have a passion for landscaping and design, you might be a good fit for our team. We're looking for hardworking individuals who know about landscaping and love to be outdoors. To learn more about our current opportunities, visit our careers page.
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Hardscapes are the key to a functional outdoor space. Schedule your hardscape design and installation with Rock & Rose to finally achieve the complete outdoor living experience you've been dreaming of.
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The Low Impact Development Design Competition and Awards Finale will be held on Thursday, July 10, from 5-8:30 p.m.
Resource Rain, green|spaces and the city of Chattanooga will host the final presentation and awards ceremony for the competition at Loose Cannon Studios, 1800A Rossville Ave.
Teams have been working since March to develop and integrate green infrastructure into four sites around Chattanooga. Judges will select the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, but we will need the public's help to select the People's Choice Award of $2,000.
This competition is sponsored by the Lyndhurst Foundation, River City Company, city of Chattanooga, Regional Planning Agency, green|spaces, Hamilton County Water Quality Department, and Tennessee Stormwater Association.


The iconic Forty Hall Estate has won a Green Flag award to mark the high quality of the green space there.
Today, parks and green spaces across the country will be raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.
Forty Hall is one of more than 2,000 sites across the country to collect the award for 2020.
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for their management across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Enfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment & Sustainability, Cllr Guney Dogan, said: “We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors.
"Our parks and green spaces have been invaluable over the coronavirus period and we have all appreciated them that much more recently and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into Forty Hall Park to such a high standard.
“A special mention needs to go to all the volunteers who make such extraordinary efforts to maintain, cultivate and promote the Park.”
Commenting on Enfield’s success, Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “This year, more than ever, our parks and green spaces have been a lifeline and we know that millions of people have used them to relax, meet friends, exercise or simply escape for a short time.
“It is testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of parks staff and volunteers that, despite the challenges that went along with record numbers of visitors, Enfield Council has achieved the highest international standards at Forty Hall demanded by the Green Flag Award.”


Walter Hood in conversation with David Brown
Join the Chicago Architecture Biennial for a program featuring MacArthur Fellow, 2019 CAB Contributor, and landscape and public artist Walter Hood in conversation with CAB 2021 Artistic Director David Brown. Hood and Brown will discuss their respective practices and questions about urbanism and the future of cities on the occasion of the announcement of the fourth edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial: The Available City.
Artist, designer, and educator Walter Hood founded Hood Design Studio in Oakland, California, in 1992. He is a 2019 McArthur Foundation Fellow. Believing that everyone needs beauty in their lives, Hood makes use of everyday objects for landscape design and public sculpture that generate new apertures through which to see the emergent beauty, strangeness, and idiosyncrasies of urban space. His firm’s nationally recognized projects include the de Young Museum gardens in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park; the Broad Museum Plaza, Los Angeles; and the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York. The studio has received numerous honors, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Award for Collaborative Achievement and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in Landscape Design. In addition to serving as creative director of his eponymous firm, Hood is professor of landscape architecture, environmental planning, and urban design at the University of California, Berkeley.
David Brown is the Artistic Director of the 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial. Brown is a Chicago-based designer, researcher, and educator. His work investigates non-hierarchical, flexible, and variable approaches to urban design within The Available City, an ongoing speculation on the potential of Chicago’s city-owned vacant land. Brown’s work has been exhibited in the Venice Architecture Biennale (2012), the Chicago Cultural Center’s Expo 72 (2013), the Chicago Architecture Biennial (2015), and received a grant from the Graham Foundation in 2011. Writing includes the book Noise Orders: Jazz, Improvisation, and Architecture (University of Minnesota Press, 2006) and essays “Curious Mixtures” in Center 18: Music in Architecture—Architecture in Music (Center for American Architecture and Design, 2014, Michael Benedikt, ed.) and “Lots Will Vary in The Available City” in The Oxford Handbook of Critical Improvisation Studies (Oxford University Press, 2016, George Lewis and Ben Piekut, eds.). Brown has lectured on his work at Columbia University’s Center for Jazz Studies and the Politecno di Milano and has taught at Florida A&M University and Rice University. He is currently a Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).


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The costs of having a landscape design done for a home in Alpharetta, GA or Cumming, GA can range from $0 to $3,000+! Why should you pay for a landscape design when other landscape contractors offer them for free?
There is value in the design. A well thought out design will add value to the home. Charging for landscape designs allows us to spend quality time working on your design. Just imagine how much time and effort landscape companies might be putting in on something for free. A poorly thought out design can be a costly disaster for your landscaping project.
Paying for a design can save you time. We charge for design because we value our client's time and our time. Since we're working with less clients by not providing free designs, this gives us more time to work on your design. Working with a designer can also take up a lot of your time. You can spend several hours with a designer by the time your design is completed. If you're seeking out 3 free designs and quotes from other landscape contractors, this can eat up a significant amount of time on your part and create more confusion for you. Paying for a design with us means that we will put in the extra care and time to personalize your design based on your vision, wants, needs, taste, and budget. This is a paid service we're offering and we want to make sure that we get it right!
Some companies credit the cost of the design towards your project. This is a huge benefit of working with a landscape design and build company. We're interested in building your project, not necessarily just selling you the design. There's an incentive for us to make sure you're getting the best design possible. Design only companies must charge for their designs to create revenue since they don't do the actual installation. They typically have additional fees associated with helping manage the project. When you hire a us, we do everything in-house, meaning you will not be dealing with multiple companies and points of contact. You will be reimbursed for design fees at the end of your project when you work with us.
We recommend finding a designer that you are comfortable with and trust. Look at samples of their work to see if their design style is what you like and check out their reviews online. We have great online reviews, photos of our work, and design samples. We hope you choose us for you project!


Lighted twig screen has multiple uses by day and by night. You will need to collect some twigs and sticks then lay them out to weave together on a frame built of sticks. Personal patterns and tastes will emerge as the twigs will seek their own balance.
A branch screen. remember idea: branch screens, built in planter boxes on rolling casters. Creates a moveable screen, with independent ivy growth-bonus boints for creating hinged, double screen frames that will collapse for moving or customizable sizes


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When it comes to selecting the perfect material for your driveway, cobbles are an excellent choice that brings a touch of elegance and charm to your property.
Not only do they add visual appeal but cobbles also offer a number of advantages that make them a practical and durable option for any space. In this blog post, we look at why you might choose cobbles for your driveway and explore the advantages they bring.
One of the most compelling reasons to choose cobbles for your driveway is their timeless beauty. With their rustic appearance and unique texture, cobbles add a touch of character that can enhance the overall aesthetics of your property.
Whether your home has a traditional or modern design, cobbles can seamlessly blend into any architectural style, creating a visually pleasing and cohesive look.
Cobbles are renowned for their remarkable durability, making them an ideal choice for driveways. Unlike other materials that may crack or deteriorate over time, cobbles are known for their strength and toughness.
They can withstand heavy loads, making them suitable for driveways that experience regular vehicle traffic. With proper installation and maintenance, cobbles can last for decades, providing a long-lasting and reliable surface for your driveway.
Adaptability to any space
Another advantage of using cobbles for your driveway is their adaptability. Whether you have a small or large driveway, cobbles can be used to create unique and customized designs.
These small, individually laid stones provide great flexibility and versatility, making it possible to create intricate patterns or herringbone designs that can complement and enhance the surrounding landscape.
Cobbles can be easily cut and shaped to fit any curved or irregularly shaped driveway, ensuring a seamless and tailored look.
Maintaining a cobbled driveway is relatively straightforward and requires minimal effort. Thanks to their durability, cobbles can withstand harsh weather conditions, including extreme temperatures at either end of the scale, without suffering significant damage.
If professionally sealed, they can also be resistant to stains, oil spills, and fading, further reducing the need for continuous upkeep. Regularly sweeping the cobbles and occasionally rinsing them with water is usually enough to maintain their original appearance, making them a convenient and hassle-free choice.
For the environmentally conscious, cobbles offer a sustainable option for their driveway. Unlike concrete or asphalt, cobbles are a natural material sourced from rocks and stones found in riverbeds or quarries.
This makes them an eco-friendly choice, as their production does not emit harmful pollutants or require energy-intensive manufacturing processes. By selecting cobbles, you can contribute to a greener environment while enjoying the benefits they offer.
Choosing cobbles for your driveway offers a range of advantages. From their timeless beauty and exceptional durability to their adaptability and low maintenance requirements, cobbles provide a practical and visually appealing solution.
By opting for cobbles, you can create a stunning driveway that enhances the overall aesthetics of your property while enjoying a long-lasting, sustainable, and environmentally friendly surface.


Given this home’s ocean view, and the fact that many properties in the area have steep slopes for front yards, a deck is an obvious value-added feature. They can range from simple rectangular constructions, to more complex designs that incorporate barbecues, hot tubs, dining areas, planters, even water features.
The final product is dependent upon the amount of area available, intended use, home design, and budget. In this case, the client presented Loyal Construction with their own design. We applied the decking, along with matching facia and deck post blocking.
This particular project was challenging due to the size of the deck, its irregular shape, and split levels. Therefore, it demanded a lot more attention be paid to keeping all lines and spacing accurate. Some improvisation was required to achieve the desired look.
Looking to make better use of your property with a ground level or elevated deck? Contact Canada Loyal Construction today to arrange a consultation.


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Columnar European Hornbeam would be a good tree to use. Consider keeping them out closer to the walk in small circle beds in the lawn. Break up the monotany by keeping the grass going all te way to the building in some places and adding beds in others.
Keep in mind that it is a school, so they are not going to want places for people to hide whether it is a college campus or elementary school. That means hiding to break in through a window, or hiding to ambush, or hiding from someone.
It is a big building, so mass plantings in bigger groupings is very effective while detailed plantings of indivisual plants will look very spotty.
Think "big picture" and abstract rather than about details and it will be fine. The building is so diminant that detailed plantings will bo un-noticed except at entrances and seating/meeting areas. Design to affect the building first and the people using it second in this type of situation.


Heather Flint Chatto, Principal & Owner | Heather is a professional planner and urban designer with more than 18 years of professional work in environmental design, civic and regional planning and environmental policy practice. She is passionate about education, green building, ecological design and fostering community engagement in both her professional and volunteer work. In addition to a Masters degree in Urban Planning and a Bachelors in Environmental Studies for Teachers, she draws on a diverse background of experience working both in the public and private sector as well as nonprofits. She has extensive experience collaborating successfully with architects, landscape architects, engineers, developers, energy efficiency experts, and local and state government leaders. In 2015, she was honored with an award from the Daily Journal of Commerce as one of the Top 25 Woman of Vision for the State of Oregon.
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When you are searching for landscape design, you realize you will be investing plenty of your hard earned money inside the project. No matter whether there is a residential or commercial property, you would like to involve some form of guarantee that you receive the beautiful lawn you are interested in, so you will receive a top quality for the money. Here are a few signs of a great designer or perhaps firm. Obtaining a company in which shows these types of signs signifies you will get a lovely job done.
Very first, a good landscape design organization has a number of styles along with mediums in their portfolio. These people work with waters, hardscape elements, plant life of all types, boulders, and sculpture to produce not merely beautiful, but in addition unique areas for his or her clientele. Look for a firm which has a quite diverse profile.
Next, a good company may have real, established references. Acquire references through the company, next do a travel through the house. Check out the particular landscape design for yourself. Never just have confidence in the photos you might be shown. These types of pictures had been taken once the design has been brand new. You wish to see what are the design might be like after a few a few months of development and non-professional looking after.
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Selecting a landscape design company can appear like a tough, almost mind-boggling task. Don’t forget, making the choice very carefully benefits you, and also afterwards when you need to market your property, so it will be a choice really worth making proper. By wondering the right concerns, getting quotations and style plans, and after that making the best choice, you can be with the proper plan along with the designer who is able to implement that with minor trouble. Shortly you will be experiencing the yard you’ve always dreamed of or inviting customers with a beautifully designed property, by having the help of the particular professional landscaper an individual carefully selected.


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Clay pavers are the second oldest method of making pavers. They are very limited in colors due to the fact that they are made of a natural mix of soil and clay and then baked in ovens at high temperatures. They are also more expensive because of their manufacturing process. Shapes are also limited, the most common clay brick paver shape is the traditional 4×8 rectangle.


The Gardens at Wynyard Hall were delighted to be featured on the front page of The English Garden.
Every issue, The English Garden magazine features the most beautiful gardens from all across the UK and Ireland – both town and country plots, big and small. Inside, you will find invaluable practical advice from real gardeners, plants people and designers. There’s stunning photography from the world’s top garden photographers, as well as insightful writing from experts.
Hailed as “in a league of its own”, the article was written by Jackie Hobbs with photography by award winning photographer Clive Nichols.
We were also listed on their website as one of the UKs most beautiful Rose Garden’s to visit in July (click here to view).


Thomas O'Brien's garden as featured in dear-departed Domino magazine was a huge inspiration for my own. The flagstone, the trellised roses, the restrained color palette, the hedges. I love a contemporary aesthetic combined with traditional materials, so this is pretty much the gold standard of garden design for me. Climbing Rose, Long Islands, Jasmine Star, Backyards Inspiration, Gardens Design, Patios, Outdoor Spaces, Domino Magazines, Thomas O' Brien
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Deeply and sharply lobed, smaller than the Red oak. They are glossy green on both sides and turn a striking scarlet in the autumn.
One of the American oaks, the Pin Oak is a very distinctive large tree due to its naturally balanced triangular shape made up of its straight main stem and slender horizontal branching structure. When established, the canopy will be quite dense, which adds to the strong sense of formal structure that the tree provides.
This tree does particularly well in moist neutral to acid soils, but also in most well drained UK soils other than chalk and limestone.
Another feature of the tree is the leaves which are sharply lobed and glossy green. Their autumn colour is one of the best as it is so consistent in turning a rich scarlet red before falling. In winter, the tree has a magnificent, strongly pyramidal, silhouette.


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In order to delight visitors in the garden, you must take into consideration positioning comfortable outside furniture. A yard bench is a great means to develop a sitting area in your garden. You can pick any type of bench you like as well as position it at any type of location in your garden. When it pertains to adding sophistication to your backyard, a garden bench woodworking plans makes the suitable choice. The all-natural, warm, brown shade of garden bench woodworking plans complements the eco-friendly of the yard. With the help of magnificently designed garden bench woodworking plans, you can preserve the beauty of the garden as well as increase its functionality at the same time.
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Our design services include: consultations, site reviews, topography, complete schematic drawings, design specifications, and proposals. Our construction services include: pre-construction meetings, project management, scheduling, on-site crew managers, landscape construction, and walk through.
Our team of experienced project managers oversee every detail of your project through both design and construction, tightening up communication and ensuring a smooth process.
From concept to creation, we offer many services to help your dream project come true!
For the last 2 decades Peter Contastathes & Michael Klakulak have been proud to work and be a part of the Lake Norman and Charlotte Community. The first thing you need to know about Peter and Michael is that their family are first and for most. When they are not working with clients they are spending time enjoying their loved ones. This is one of the reasons they care so much about the work they do. The amazing outdoor spaces they create are places that help to bring other families together, families just like yours.
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Are you interested in outdoor ideas? Outdoor ideas are the best to make your yard an enjoyable and interesting place to relax and spend time. Many people don’t think about living outside, but this is the best thing to do in order to enjoy nature. As we grow older, it is more important that we spend time outdoors with friends, family, and relatives, but they would all prefer to live inside so that they can still have their privacy.
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There are many different ways to go about building a yard. If you want to keep the yard clean, you could have an outdoor garden or get trees. If you want to keep the yard looking nice and fresh, there are many items to consider. You could put up various plants or flowers or even a few wooden fences to create a boundary between your home and the property you rent out to a neighbor.
There are many different outdoor ideas to choose from when building a yard. You could get the general idea of where to put everything from gardening books, books from the library, or even on a computer. The materials that you choose for this project will depend on what you have to do with your property.
If you are buying your own land, the best idea is to use it as a place to build a home. One of the reasons to buy your own land is because you could use it for just about anything that you want. By doing this, you are going to need to take into consideration the properties and also whether you want to build the house yourself or hire someone to do it for you.
With most people, their main concern with their backyard is to make it look neat and clean. Although this is one of the primary reasons for having an outdoor area, one of the other main reasons is because it gives people a feeling of freedom and independence. It doesn’t matter what kind of property you have, there are things that you could do to make it a more interesting and relaxing place to live. Whether you are going to work out every day or spend time relaxing, you can enjoy the experience.
Another reason to have outdoor ideas is because it helps you feel better about the things that you do in your yard. Outdoor ideas are great to include in your yard if you like gardening, because it allows you to have a more leisurely and natural life. As long as you create the right kind of outdoor areas, you are going to find many people who enjoy them.
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Shortlist for 2017 AIBC Architectural Awards Announced
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is pleased to announce a stellar line-up of finalists for the AIBC Architectural Awards, a program that shines a spotlight on architectural excellence. Submissions were considered in five categories: Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture, Medal and Merit Levels; Innovation; Emerging Firm; and, Special Jury.
Winners will be announced on May 10 at the AIBC Architecture Awards Ceremony.
The acclaimed jury is chaired by Michael Heeney Architect AIBC, FRAIC, Principal, Bing Thom Architects Inc., with Alex Bozikovic, Architectural Critic, Globe and Mail; Andrew Gruft Retired Architect AIBC, Professor Emeritus, UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture; Donald Luxton FRAIC, Principal, Donald Luxton and Associates Inc.; Jason King Architect AIBC, Owner, Jason King Architects; and, Peeroj Thakre Architect AIBC, Principal, ph5 Architecture Inc.


It’s been a few years since we’ve offered this rare single trunk Pinanga from the island of Java, Indonesia. A different thing about this species is that it is single trunk. Juvenile plants have solid, simple leaves as shown in the photos. But, over time, they become pinnate leaves as seen on the larger garden specimen. The mature trunk is thin and ringed. Leaves are six feet long or more – green in color. The thing about this species is that no one has it! Shown are the 15g plants we’re putting on Special. It wants filtered light and is cold hardy down to about a freeze.
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Who Created The Famous Rock Garden Of Chandigarh: The famous Rock Garden of Chandigarh was created by Nek Chand Saini, a government official and self-taught artist from India. He started building the Rock Garden secretly in the 1950s on government land, using discarded materials like broken glass, tiles, and rocks. The garden gradually grew and became an expansive work of art. It was eventually discovered by authorities in 1975, but due to its popularity and artistic value, it was not dismantled. Instead, Nek Chand was given the necessary support to continue and expand his work.
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is now a major tourist attraction and a testament to Nek Chand’s creativity and vision. It features numerous sculptures, waterfalls, and interconnected pathways, all made from recycled materials. Nek Chand’s artistic efforts and dedication have left an enduring legacy and have made the Rock Garden a symbol of innovation and creativity.
Nek Chand and the Marvelous Creation: The Rock Garden of Chandigarh
In the bustling city of Chandigarh, India, lies a wondrous and magical oasis known as the Rock Garden. This awe-inspiring creation, spread over several acres, is a living testament to the indomitable spirit of one man – Nek Chand Saini. In this blog, we delve into the remarkable story of how Nek Chand, a government official and self-taught artist, transformed ordinary discarded materials into an extraordinary work of art that continues to captivate the hearts of millions.
- The Genesis of the Rock Garden: The Rock Garden’s history dates back to the 1950s when Nek Chand, a low-ranking public official, began secretly building his vision on government land. He collected and salvaged discarded materials like broken glass, tiles, and stones from demolition sites and construction waste to give life to his creative dream.
- The Rise of an Extraordinary Artist: Nek Chand’s humble beginnings as a migrant from Pakistan did not deter his passion for art. His ingenuity and artistic sensibility turned ordinary debris into mesmerizing sculptures and structures. As his creation grew, so did the mystery surrounding it, until it was finally discovered in 1975.
- The Battle to Preserve the Art: When the authorities stumbled upon the secret garden, it faced the threat of demolition. However, its sheer artistic brilliance and the public’s overwhelming support prompted the government to preserve Nek Chand’s masterpiece. The Rock Garden was subsequently declared a public space and has since become an iconic cultural landmark.
- The Enchanting World of the Rock Garden: Today, the Rock Garden is a sprawling wonderland of interconnected pathways, waterfalls, and over 2,000 sculptures, all crafted from recycled materials. Visitors are transported into a surreal world of art, where ordinary objects take on extraordinary forms and meanings. Each corner of the garden narrates a unique story, reflecting Nek Chand’s boundless creativity and his deep connection with nature.
- Impact and Recognition: The Rock Garden of Chandigarh has earned global acclaim and stands as a testament to the power of creativity and the importance of preserving art. Nek Chand’s work has inspired countless artists and continues to be a significant cultural heritage of India.
- Legacy and Inspiration: Nek Chand’s legacy goes beyond his artistic prowess. His relentless pursuit of his vision against all odds serves as an inspiration to dream big and follow one’s passion. His commitment to recycling and environmental consciousness also resonates with today’s world, promoting sustainable art and eco-friendly practices.
- Educational and Cultural Significance: The Rock Garden is not only an artistic masterpiece but also an essential educational and cultural space. It provides a platform for various artistic and cultural events, nurturing young talent and celebrating the rich heritage of India.
- Symbol of Unity and Harmony: The Rock Garden of Chandigarh serves as a symbol of unity and harmony, as it brings together elements from different cultures and traditions. Nek Chand’s sculptures depict people from various walks of life, showcasing the diversity of India and promoting a sense of togetherness among visitors.
- Community Involvement: The creation of the Rock Garden involved the active participation of local communities and artists. Nek Chand encouraged volunteers to contribute to the project, fostering a sense of ownership and pride among the people of Chandigarh. This collaborative effort remains an inspiring example of community-driven art.
- Preservation of Local Heritage: The sculptures and structures within the Rock Garden often draw inspiration from traditional Indian folklore, culture, and mythology. By incorporating these elements, Nek Chand has not only preserved local heritage but also introduced it to a global audience.
- Tourism and Economic Impact: The Rock Garden has become a major tourist attraction, drawing visitors from all over India and the world. Its popularity has given rise to a thriving tourism industry in Chandigarh, providing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy.
- Recognition by International Organizations: Nek Chand’s masterpiece has been recognized by international organizations and received accolades from various quarters. The garden has been featured in UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sites, further solidifying its significance as a cultural treasure.
- Artistic Inspiration: The Rock Garden has inspired artists, architects, and designers worldwide. Its unconventional approach to art, creative use of materials, and seamless integration with nature have served as a source of inspiration for innovative artistic expressions.
- Environmental Consciousness: Nek Chand’s emphasis on recycling and upcycling materials in the Rock Garden is an early example of environmental consciousness. In an era where environmental sustainability is crucial, the garden’s eco-friendly ethos remains highly relevant.
- Iconic Landmark for Chandigarh: The Rock Garden has become an iconic landmark for the city of Chandigarh, attracting not only tourists but also locals. It has become an integral part of the city’s identity and a source of pride for its residents.
- Educational Value for Children: The Rock Garden offers an enriching educational experience for children. It teaches them about the importance of recycling, creativity, and the value of art in shaping society.
- Spiritual Experience: Visiting the Rock Garden can be a spiritual experience for many, as the garden’s serene atmosphere and ethereal beauty create a sense of calm and tranquility. It serves as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
- Overcoming Adversity: Nek Chand’s journey in creating the Rock Garden was not without challenges. His ability to persevere and triumph over obstacles is a valuable lesson in resilience and determination.
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is more than just an artistic marvel; it is a testament to human ingenuity, community spirit, and environmental consciousness. Nek Chand’s creation has transcended its humble beginnings to become a symbol of unity, cultural heritage, and inspiration for generations to come. As visitors continue to be mesmerized by the beauty and creativity of the Rock Garden, its legacy will remain etched in the annals of art history as a true masterpiece of human achievement.
FAQs on who created the famous rock garden of Chandigarh?
Answer: The Rock Garden of Chandigarh was designed by Nek Chand Saini.
Answer: The concept of the Rock Garden is to transform ordinary discarded materials into sculptures and structures, creating a magical and surreal world of art amid nature.
Answer: Visitors should visit the Rock Garden of Chandigarh to experience a unique artistic masterpiece, explore the creativity of Nek Chand, and immerse themselves in a serene and enchanting environment.
Answer: The Rock Garden is not a natural habitat for animals, but it houses numerous sculptures and artworks depicting animals from various folklore and myths.
Answer: The Rock Garden is famous for its innovative use of recycled materials, breathtaking sculptures, and being an outstanding example of creative expression.
Answer: Chandigarh was designed and built by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier and his team in the 1950s.
Answer: The most surprising thing about the Rock Garden is that it was created in secrecy by Nek Chand, without the knowledge of authorities, and it was discovered accidentally years later.
Answer: Nek Chand Saini is often referred to as the “father” of the Rock Garden of Chandigarh due to his visionary and creative efforts in building it.
Answer: The Rock Garden is usually closed on Thursdays for maintenance.
Answer: The biggest garden in Chandigarh is the Leisure Valley, which includes several gardens, parks, and green spaces connected in a series.
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, is often credited as the “father” of Chandigarh city, as he initiated its planning and development.
Answer: The heart of Chandigarh is considered to be the Capitol Complex, a government administrative center designed by Le Corbusier, which includes the Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, and High Court.
Answer: Chandigarh was founded on November 1, 1966, so as of 2023, it would be 56 years old.
Answer: The two famous gardens in Chandigarh are the Rock Garden and the Rose Garden.
Answer: The Rock Garden is generally open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Answer: The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a masterpiece of art, creativity, and community involvement, with a rich legacy and an enduring appeal as a unique cultural landmark.
Answer: No, Sukhna Lake is not natural. It is an artificial lake created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream.
Answer: Chandigarh was designed as a planned city to serve as the capital for the states of Punjab and Haryana, after the partition of India in 1947.
Answer: Sukhna Lake is impressive for its picturesque beauty, serene ambiance, and recreational opportunities, making it a popular spot for boating and leisure activities.


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