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Two parks in Hartlepool have again been awarded a prestigious international quality award which reco - Friday 19 July 2019
By Hartlepool Alert
Two parks in Hartlepool have again been awarded a prestigious international quality award which recognises open spaces meeting the highest possible standards. Summerhill, a 100acre country park, and the more traditional Ward Jackson Park have retained their Green Flag Awards. They are amongst 1,970 parks and green spaces to receive the award this year. The Green Flag Awards scheme, now in its third decade, is managed by Keep Britain Tidy and recognises well managed, clean and safe parks and green spaces. Summerhill and Ward Jackson Park have both held Green Flags since 2008. Councillor John Tennant, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Councils Neighbourhood Services Committee, said This is great news and reflects the ongoing commitment we have as an authority to provide high quality parks and open spaces for the benefit of residents and visitors. This is a real team effort which involves Council staff and volunteers the Friends of Ward Jackson Park, the Friends of Hartlepools Wild Green Spaces and Summerhills own team of volunteers pulling together and Id like to thank everyone involved in winning these awards for their dedication and hard work. Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said Its fantastic that we have more Green Flag Awards in the UK than ever before, joined this year by 126 international winners. Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We congratulate each and every winner on their fantastic achievement.
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Bespoke powder coated steel planters were commissioned for Telford Homes’ new PARKSIDE QUARTER development on the Isle of Dogs, London E14.
A total of 22 bespoke planters were supplied, as follows:
All planters were manufactured from 1.5mm Zintec steel, polyester powder coated to RAL 7012 [Basalt grey]. The scale and complexity of the designs required each planter to be internally strengthened via an extensive framework of vertical stiffeners and cross-braces; and the tree planters included 4 steel eye bolts in each base to act as tree anchor attachment points.
The planters were designed and specified for the project by landscape architects James Blake Associates, and were commissioned by J L Knight Roadworks. The designs and drawings shown in the gallery are © James Blake Associates, and are reproduced with their kind permission.
PARKSIDE QUARTER is the latest residential development by Telford Homes on the Isle of Dogs, London E14. PARKSIDE QUARTER comprises of three buildings, offering 64 studio, one, two and three-bedroom private apartments. The development is located on the edge of Mudchute Park within minutes of the River Thames, and just eight minutes from Canary Wharf via DLR.
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Millenium Ornamental Onion
Allium hybrid 'ALLMIG1'
|Description||A profusion of large 2-inch round, bright, rosy purple flower clusters appear on strong upright stems. Forms a picture perfect, compact clump of glossy green, thick, grass-like leaves. The bold blooms are a wonderful addition to sunny gardens. An exquisite cut flower, fresh or dried. 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year.|
|Watering||Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.|
|Mature Size||Moderate growing; reaches 14 to 22 in. tall and wide.|
|Special Features||Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form|
|Flower Attributes||Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers|
|Landscape Use||Border, Container|
|Companion Plants||Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Cranesbill (Geranium)|
|Care||Easily grown in average, well-drained soil; does not tolerate soggy, waterlogged soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates drier conditions. Remove old, faded foliage before new growth appears in spring. Clumps may be divided in early spring.|
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.


You’re not incorrect visiting this site. Some info concerning the 12 by 12 gazebo will undoubtedly be described here.
backyard will be more beautiful if we construct a gazebo along with it. In the event the design of the current home, modern gazebo also needs to be nuanced. When the classical-style house, gazebo additionally have to adapt to the rustic style.
The 12 by 12 gazebo is, in addition, suitable assembled close to the pool. Swimming is going to be more beautiful and comfy.
Then when you get a 12 by 12 gazebo? Some gazebo are available at other stores, Lowes or Amazon. Instantly ready the amount to buy or build one in your home.
This overview gazebo positioning tricks:
Use gazebo size that is standard,usually 2 m x 2 m. This size is large enough. The gazebo can be used totake pleasure in the garden feeling.
Place in place a greater gazebo at the boundary ofthe park.
Better not place the gazebo in the farthest point of the house.
Use natural materials such as bamboo gazebo and wood to accentuate theimpression of a powerful nature further. Avoid putting the gazebo beneath vines or tall trees, the view will likely be blocked and gazebos becausecan be damaged if exposed to the fallen seeds or twigs.


If you have a garden in your home then you are one step closer to being eco-friendly. This is because you are responsible for its design and more importantly, its cleaning.
An inviting yard is much more than a beautiful outdoor space. It’s a place where you can enjoy yourself with your family and spend quality time relaxing. However, in order … Read More


Greco Bowl Cast Stone Planter 29in.D x 12in.H
You won't have to look long before you realize that our Greco low bowl cast stone planters are a thing of beauty, and quality. They're equal parts durable construction and eloquent display, making them ideal for commercial settings and high-end residential areas alike. They feature a one of a kind fusion of both glass fiber and concrete, which allows them to maintain a lighter weight than stone only, but without giving up the authentic "pottery-esque" feel that you crave. All round outdoor pots come with pre-drilled drainage holes to ensure proper water absorption and drainage, but planters can be ordered without them. Various colors and sizes are also available for full customization.
|Color||Bone, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Rustic|


architect: a. quincy jones, restored by craig hudson
builder: joseph eichler, restored by rich patterson
landscape designer: william peters
lighting designer: hiram banks lighting design
photography: matthew millman
the marx house is a mid-century residence on the belvedere lagoon designed by architect a. quincy jones and postwar developer joseph eichler—one of only a dozen custom homes the community-minded eichler ever built. its open plan, glass walls, and enclosed garden room were signatures of its legendary creators.
the design team procured original plans from jones' widow and thoughtfully revived its historic importance. gary updated systems and restored unsympathetically renovated spaces. the majority of the remodel consisted of peeling away layers of inauthentic design and restoring, or improving upon, original materials. over the course of three years, the house came back to life. now it houses furnishings by mid-century designers and artworks of the era.


Landscaping Tips for Your Baton Rouge Home
Here in Baton Rouge, we all spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether its football games or BBQs, birthday parties or family dinners, having a space to entertain outdoors is an essential part of a Baton Rouge home. Here at your friendly Baton Rouge movers, we have a few tips for creating an inviting backyard that will be the shining backdrop for your next outdoor get together.
First, consider what kind of mood you want the space to emit. Cozy? Chic? Playful? Establishing what you want to accomplish is the first step in creating a swoon-worthy space. Also, consider activities: grilling, reading, lounging, chatting, playing… what will go on in the backyard?
Think of items you need, such as a new grill or a fire pit. Fountains, statues, hammocks and other accents can bring life to your yard.
Bring in blooms. Flowers and plants are a great addition to any yard, and they are practical and functional things to have. Plants can offer nourishment, and flowers will enhance the aesthetic design of your yard.
Make your garden a reflection of your home. The yard is a part of the house, and the two should have a symbiotic relationship. Make the indoor-outdoor flow a natural transition, where the two are similar and an extension of each other. Use similar building materials, furnishings, and color schemes.
Use global influences to create a unique space. If you love to travel or have an upcoming trip, use a foreign place as inspiration for something to recreate at home. Maybe you like the Zen-like feel of Asian rivers and gardens—why not recreate your own in the backyard?
Incorporate multipurpose pieces that can do double duty in the yard. Also, seating that expands and tables that you can extend are ideal if you host varying amounts of people.
Strategically place plants. Plant holders can be great space fillers with big green plants spilling over them. Few things look more groomed and chic than walls with planted ivy and other greenery along the vertical space. Find what works for your yard and make greenery center stage.
Good lighting is invaluable. Incorporate warm lighting elements like lanterns, candles, and recessed lighting to set an ambience in the backyard that is cozy and inviting.


Professional Landscape Design and Build, Master Plans & 3D Renderings
Burkholder Brother’s Comprehensive Design Process allows you to clearly visualize your new landscape before the construction of your project begins. We believe that a successful landscape is a product of a well thought out planning process and the application of design principles. Our professional landscape design and build team will take you through a series of steps and meetings that focus on your vision as well as the analysis of the site. Both parties involved will help develop the ultimate plan and documents needed for the installation of your project by our expert crews.
During a consultation, our award-winning designer will discuss your wish list, ideas, and needs while noting all site-specific conditions. From this, a plan can be devised to blend the elements you desire with the functional aspects of your family life creating the ideal outdoor living space. Our colorful master plans, 3D designs, and visual samples will help paint the picture perfect dream come true for you.
Creating Fine Landscapes with Burkholder’s Professional Landscape Design and Build Services
The Initial Meeting is to determine if Burkholder Brothers and you are a perfect fit to do business. Our Sales Representative will meet with you on site and discuss your landscape project as well as educate you on company and the benefits of our services. At this first meeting our Design Process will be explained and an estimated design fee will be discussed. Once we have an agreement to proceed, you will receive a link to our On-line Design Analysis to be completed.
Our ten minute On-line Design Analysis is a survey asking you questions about your likes and dislikes that will help start the thought process to help ensure a successful design and determine a budget that best suits you. This short assessment is done before you meet our designer, which in return will help our team familiarize themselves with your style and desires for your custom outdoor living space.
Our Verification Meeting is a two step process. Step one; you will meet with our designer to discuss in length your project details and the amount of personal involvement you desire. This is done to determine the extent of the design process and the proper fee associated with the size of the project. From this meeting a design agreement is reached and payment is collected. Step two; your design process begins! Our team reviews the design analysis and discusses your goals in detail. As we sit down at the drawing table to assess your likes, dislikes, the inspirational photos you have provided us with, field notes and more our experts are able to establish your priorities and go back out to your property to perform a site take-off.
Now the real fun begins! At this meeting our design ideas and concepts will be reviewed. These are a series of non-detailed plans that help explain the shape and flow of the area as well as help paint the picture of the vision we see for your ideal living space. Main features such as patios or walkways along with bed lines and focal points will all be displayed during this Concept Review phase of the Design Process. Further discussions on materials will also be reviewed at this meeting to help get us one step closer to your overall goals for your final plan.
The best part of the Design Process is here! At this meeting our professional landscape design and build team will present to you your Final Plan along with the project agreement. The completed final plan will also have information along with it that will include the installation proposal, plant detail sheets, hardscaping material selections and sizes as well as other important facts that will help keep you well-versed on your outdoor living space. At the conclusion of this meeting a project agreement will be presented to you that will include all the detailed terms and conditions along with the payment structure of the project upon completion.


Gazebos are an excellent outdoor oasis that offers shade, protection from the elements, and elegant style. Some homeowners have a gazebo in their backyard, while others place there’s in the garden. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of gazebos, continue reading this blog post.
When you think of gazebos, you probably think of the summertime. Investing in a gazebo can make your summer more relaxing, but did you know you can actually use your gazebo year round? Gazebos are so much more than an inviting place to spend your summer days. Learn about 10 unusual ways to enjoy your Lehigh Valley gazebo by reading on!


French drains are one of many types of drainage systems that can prevent flooding or ponding in a yard. These are installed below the grade of the property in places where water is known to collect and helps send the standing water to a drainage area.
The Building Process
After determining the depth in which the French drain needs to be, a trench is excavated to the spec width, depth and slope.
The wall will need to be properly backfilled. This refers to the dirt which is placed behind the wall. To prevent erosion and provide proper drainage, around 12 inches of granular backfill will need to be added. Then the selected Mirafi drainage fabric is installed in the channel with a thin base layer of gravel.
Depending on the application, either a slotted PVC pipe or corrugated pipe is laid on top of the gravel and the channel is then filled 3/4th with gravel. The fabric will wrap over the gravel and pinned, creating a drainage burrito. Finally, loose dirt and sod will top off the channel to assure a finish look.
You will need to think about how tall you want the wall to be as this can determine what load it can bear, and what additional reinforcements will be necessary. Wall anchors or cantilevers may need to be installed.
The water will be able to be diverted to:
The city’s sewage system
If you’re interested in working with our team to build a french drain around your home or business, please give us a call at 770-889-4968 or complete our online contact form to set up an appointment to talk with a member of our team.


We have the know-how to take your vision from paper to reality. Whether you need landscape design, turf, retaining walls, earthmoving, and more, we have the experience for your project. Give us a call and start creating your dream landscape right away.
Our renovation process
After you have filled out our get in touch contact form, Kevin will call to arrange an on-site consultation with you to discuss your renovation project plans. Then comes the concept stage where he’ll meet with his designer and come back to you with a direction and ask you to provide feedback. Next, he’ll send through the preliminary agreement which includes the construction documentation and a detailed quote, and if you’re happy with how everything looks, he’ll send over the contract to be signed before the kongs team get to work.


Agaves & Arids
Bananas, Gingers & Aroids
Cloud Pruned, Bonsai & Niwaki Trees
Gifts for Gardeners
Grasses & Grass Like
Half, Quarter & Full Standards
Hardy Palm Trees
Hedging & Screening
Pleached & Espalier Screening
Tree Ferns & Ferns
Architectural & Colonial Gardens
Patio & Courtyard Gardens
Screening or Lose Your Neighbour
Small Town Garden
Fargesia 'Jiuzhaigou 1'
Fargesia robusta 'Campbell'
Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl'
Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Holochrysa'
Phyllostachys nigra 'Henonis'
Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'
Nandina domestica 'Woods Dwarf'
Kalopanax septemlobus syn pictus
Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis 'Huangwenzhu'
Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'
Cordyline australis 'Pink Champagne'
Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'
Dryopteris buschiana (crassirhizoma)
Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'
Cotinus 'Dusky Maiden'
Position: Full sun to part shade Soil: Well-drained or moist but well-drained Eventual Size: 1.5m x 1.5m metres but can be pruned Habit: Bushy deciduous shrub Foliage: Round, purple leaves Common Names: Smoke bush 'Dusky Maiden' ...
Smoke Bush 'Grace'. A bushy tree or shrub with large rounded, soft purple leaves, turning red in autumn. Pink coloured, plume-like inflorescences, give a smoke like effect. Height 6m. Spread 5m. Flower colour Pink. Flowers from June to August. Decidu...
Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Compacta'
Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Compacta' is a vigorous shrub with glossy, dark green leaves with a silver sheen and underside. Tiny, very sweetly fragrant creamy white flowers are produced on the stems amongst the leaves in late summer followed by small, oran...
Fargesia 'Taibashan 2'
Fargesia 'Taibashan 2' is another recently introduced bamboo from China with really attractive grey-blue-black canes. I spotted this bamboo growing in a collectors garden in Holland a few years ago, I was struck by the deep glossy dark relatively thi...
Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf'
Anny's Dwarf Ginkgo biloba 'Anny's Dwarf' is as it's name suggest a dwarf variety of ginkgo with a compact branching habit almost naturally forming a bonsai like small tree. The deep lobed green fan-shaped leaves are also smaller than other ginkgos c...
Ginkgo biloba 'Barabits Nana'
Ginkgo biloba 'Barabits Nana' is a striking compact dwarf ginkgo cultivar, selected by Dr. Elemer Barabits in Hungary. Ginkgo biloba 'Barabits Nana' naturally grows in a compact bush like habit with larger than typical ginkgos deep green leaves. The...
Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken'
Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' is a very recent introduction, discovered in The Netherlands in the mid 1990's, and named after a famous historical statue close by. The growth is very slow and incredibly compact eventually forming a spherical mass of leaves....
Ginkgo biloba 'Chi Chi'
Ginkgo biloba 'Chi Chi' is a male Ginkgo, which forms a choice, fan shaped, multi-stemmed shrub making it a fabulous container plant or small garden specimen for the connoisseur. The name 'Chi Chi' roughly translates to 'breast' the name given to pro...
Gunnera Manicata has enormous foliage and works well in very moist conditions even in the pond! If you want to create a massive display of large leaves this is the plant. Gunnera Manicata is not always a hardy plant and should be lifted to protect fr...
Laurus nobilis, The Bay Tree, is a conical evergreen tree or large shrub with glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves. During early summer masses of sulphar tiny flowers are produced much loved by bees and other pollinaters. Will respond very well to pru...
Phyllostachys aurea, the Golden Bamboo or Fishing Pole Bamboo is perhaps the most popular bamboo planted in the U.K and for good reason. It has sturdy upright olive green, maturing to golden yellow canes or culms as we call them reaching between 3.5-...
Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'
Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi' is definitely one of my favourite bamboo it really is gorgeous with golden canes streaked alternatively between the nodes in deep green. Each cane holding masses pale green leaves to add to the beauty. It is also a ramrod st...
Phyllostachys humilis is at first appearance just another green bamboo but it's charms are subtle as this member of the Phyllostachys is a really useful bamboo, not getting too tall, of neat upright habit and having excellent leaf quality always look...
Sasa palmata 'Nebulosa'
Sasa palmata 'Nebulosa' is a magnificient jungly bamboo from the forests of Japan. Sasa palmata produces long narrow canes up to 3 or more metres high, they are highly ornamental showing alternate light and dark banding with purply black random blot...
Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'
A particularly lovely shrub with abundant, most attractive flowers from May. The round heads are made up of masses of trumpet shaped flowers, lime green in bud turning cream then pure white as they open. Leaves are toothed and bright green, turning...


Our team of skilled designers are always keen to take on new challenges and create new, innovative designs. Our on-going relationship with Willerby Landscapes has resulted in the production of several beautiful displays at the Chelsea Flower Show. Over the last few years, we have been involved in the detailed design and manufacture of key items making up Gold Award winning gardens. These include the following:
Perfume Garden (2009) - Designed by Laurie Chetwood and Patrick Collins
The B&Q Garden (2011) - Designed by Laurie Chetwood and Patrick Collins
The Homebase Teenage Cancer Trust Garden (2012) - Designed by Joe Swift
Brewin Dolphin Garden (2013) - Designed by Robert Myers
East Village Garden (2013) - Designed by Balston Agius Ltd.


April 26, 2015
Congratulations! You have decided to build a patio. This decision is a great investment for a home. You will be able to enjoy a relaxing area in the great outdoors. However, there are some things to consider before you begin. Perhaps the most important decision to be made is what type of construction material you will use for your project. Read on to discover what type of material is right for your project in Ann Arbor MI.
You can use pavers for your upcoming project. These can be composed of concrete, stone, or clay. For the planet friendly, you can even use pavers made from recycled plastics. Pavers can be easy to install. However, some interlocking designs can be difficult for an inexperienced homeowner. Also, remember that all pavers will settle and spread over time. You will need to use lumber to surround your new area to protect it for the long term.
This type of material is popular and easily recognized. Flagstone comes in numerous colors. You can use flagstone in red, blue, and buff. This material will make a statement on your property. However, you should keep in mind it can be cumbersome and difficult to place. Also, flagstone can erode easily. Your designated area should be free from pooling water. Notwithstanding these concerns, flagstone remains an exceedingly popular choice for many homeowners. It may be what is right for you!
Concrete is an effective and inexpensive material for a patio. It is also very durable. However, the material is also prone to damage in areas of snow and ice over time. As a benefit, you can pour the concrete to make any design you can imagine. Also, you can level the concrete to provide the drainage you need for areas where rain might puddle.
Gravel is probably the quickest and easiest material to use for this type of project. Don’t let the ease of installation fool you into thinking gravel is not a material of quality. Gravel comes in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors. One drawback may be the presence of weeds and other plant growth if it is not maintained. However, gravel does provide excellent drainage if you wish to locate your project in a particularly water prone area of your lawn. It can also add a great rugged feel to your property.
These are just some of the many great materials you have available for your project. Decide which material is best for you, and make your home in Ann Arbor MI look beautiful!
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Erosion at the shoreline of Chickahominy Riverfront Park will soon be reduced thanks to a $781,900 grant from the Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE).
James City County staff applied for the grant to help fund solutions to severe erosion at the Park that contributes thousands of pounds of sediment to the James River each year. The County will match VEE funds and build a “living shoreline” along portions of the Park that border both the Chickahominy River and Gordon Creek, regrading and stabilizing steep slopes, constructing offshore breakwaters and creating new marshland habitats, all of which will thereby reducing sediment pollution to the river from erosion.
VEE received 25 proposals for the James River Water Quality Improvement Program Grant Awards totaling nearly $40 million. Six projects totaling over $4.5 million were selected. For more information about VEE, visit their website.
Grace Boone, General Services Director


A natural blend of Earth toned river rocks for landscape designs that want to exhibit zen and encourage relaxation. While it retains its more Earth influenced colors, it does have a splash of eccentric hues such as the purple and maroon colored rocks. It's finished off with a matte surface for a smooth feeling body.
All Geobunga rocks and pebbles are hand-selected, responsibly sourced, and eco-friendly.
Sizes Available 1/4" x 1/2" 1/2" x 1" 1" x 2" 2" x 3" 3" x 5"
All sizes come in a 50lb bag.


Landscape lighting can make the plainest of homes look better and homes with special character, visually exciting. The addition of residential landscape lighting also provides safety, security and peace of mind during evening hours. The cumulative good news is that intelligently placed decorative lighting can also serve the safety and navigational needs of the home. The homeowner gets all for one !
When planning landscape lighting, first decide what needs to be lit. Determine whether the building will benefit if illuminated. Assess the property at night to find walkways and steps that are dangerous in the dark. Finally, turn to the gardens and plantings to find notable elements that demand attention. Once the location of light is scoped and an overall vision is developed, it is time to plan the specific lights and design the effects.
Architectural lighting is best described as that which illuminates the home or apartment building, but can also be used to define the lighting of built details within the landscape such as pergolas, walls, arbors, water features, sheds and bridges. Because of its size and presence, it is wise to start a design here.
A simple wash of light across the entire home functions as a base. If the architecture is flat and uneventful, it may be all that is needed. Excitement will be applied later as you play with foliage shadows and statuary silhouettes against this backdrop. If the home has interesting details such as columns, quinces, corners and peaks, highlighting those areas will add to the drama. Using low light on the overall wash and brighter light on the details will create depth and visual intrigue. Light intensity should be varied, unless a series of columns are being illuminated. These structural pillars should have a continuity of intensity, as their purpose dictates.
Stone walls can be a dynamic place for lighting. With their uneven façade, the high points will naturally grab light rays, while the depressed sections will fall into shadow. This natural cragginess can be further accentuated by placing the light source to the side, rather than straight-on. The angled light will make the shadows more dramatic and the highpoints more brilliant. By using an assortment of light with varying degrees on lumen intensity and even altering elevations and directions, a plain stone wall will become an artist’s canvas of vibrant contrasts.
By themselves, arbors, pergolas and trellises introduce a focal point to a daytime garden. Rather than disappearing at night, with the addition of light they can continue that focus. Filling an arbor canopy with light creates an inviting nighttime gathering place below. Spotting the corners of a pergola with light calls attention to the beauty of the structure as it sits amongst the surrounding foliage. A wide spray of light against a trellis allows the intertwined flowers to shine while creating enticing shadow patterns behind.
Utilitarian garden sheds may benefit from the dark, but if the shed has been designed with a bit of whimsy or panache, light could be added. A subtle flush of light against the face will make a statement of value that can be enjoyed from inside the home or the backyard.
Lighting water features can be a challenge, but once quality lighting fixtures have been specified, design is limited only to the imagination. Dots of light behind a waterfall change their effect every second the water moves and curls. Highlighted waterborne plants shimmer due to the constant movement of the surrounding liquid. A lit pool of water is a continually changing entity.
Subtlety is key with architectural lighting. The home and its surroundings is not a marquee. As with so many things, less is more.
Walkways and Path Lighting
Well positioned and attractively places pathway and step lighting can be a welcoming addition to a home. Not only are they functional, but when placed correctly they add to the aesthetics of the whole landscape.
The reason behind path lighting is to help a person walk without stumbling or tripping. To accomplish this feat, light does not need to be consistent and continuous. The human eye is amazingly adaptive and it easily fills in the blanks formed by non-consecutive lighting. With that in mind, when lighting a pathway, consider an aesthetic approach, rather than functional. Because of lawn care issues, try to keep the path lights out of the grass. Position them at the edge of garden beds, at intersections and bends in the walk and at the culmination of the path. This placement will serve the function and add to the beauty. Plan for some of the scallops of light to intersect on the path to present unique light patterns on the walkways.
An easy way to service the steps is to place the path light close to the lowest riser. Avoid light directed upward near stairs or steps. By aiming light down and onto the treads and culminating walk below, glare is avoided, thus making navigation easy.
These aids to nighttime movement need not be formula to provide assistance to those who pass by them. Path and step lighting can and should be a stylistic addition to the nighttime landscape plan.
Garden and Plant Lighting
A constant source of pride and worldwide, the most popular household pastime, gardens add immeasurably to the look of a home. However, at night they disappear into the dusk. With the proper application of spread lighting in a garden and accent lighting on trees and shrubs, that hard-won beauty can be extended through the night.
In addition to the path lights placed on the edge of a flower bed, it may be necessary to position a spread light in the center to call attention to the vibrant colors provided by blooming foliage. These shocks of color become even more brilliant in the dense blue of night. Judiciously placed, they become an unmistakable focal point.
Illuminated trees can add a variety of exciting visuals. A narrow spot light running up a tall, mature tree trunk and culminating in the outstretched canopy takes on monumental proportions in the night. As the wind moves the branches of a lit tree at night becomes a kinetic sculpture. Short, dense shrubs with wider application of light can anchor the landscape in front of a building and give depth to the setting. If the architecture is plain, use the flat surface as a canvas for the shadow created by short spiky trees. As the seasons progress, the shadows will change; as the air moves the limbs, their shadows will dance across the backdrop.
Down-lighting or moon-lighting is light place in a tree or above greenery and replicates the light and shadow effects of the moon. Canopies of leaves rustle above and branches move in shadow below. By recreating nature, added interest is delivered.
Other Outdoor Areas
Growing in popularity are outdoor dining and lounging area. Food preparation outside has been a reality for centuries. Statuary and artwork are appearing in more and more landscapes. To increase their evening usefulness, lighting should be considered pre and post installation.
Dining outdoors at a table under a pergola can only be accentuated with the inclusion of an outdoor chandelier. The luxury and style provided by a chandelier transplanted outside will add a touch of dignity to any dining experience regardless of the fare.
Outdoor gather spots are the perfect place to unwind. Conversation and a glass of wine as the sun sets can be complimented with judiciously placed lighting. Care must be taken to avoid glare so the comforting environment is not upset. Path lighting around the area can achieve this goal, so too will outdoor rated portable table lamps, but be certain to use minimal wattage lamps.
When cooking outside, ample lighting is important. Planning lighting into an outdoor food preparation area is essential PRIOR to construction. Because the surroundings are dark, it is important to avoid glare and directing the light down toward the work surfaces is central to good, usable lighting.
Cross lighting is the act of using two accent lights, one on each side of an object to create the nighttime dimensionality that cannot be achieved with a single light. To fully appreciate garden artwork and statues, cross lighting delivers a full punch of light, allowing the viewer the ability to experience the artist’s creation in three-dimensions.
There are scores of unique items used in landscape design. Each is a candidate for lighting. Regardless of what it is, determine if light will benefit the whole, or conversely, detract from the total lighting experience. Act accordingly. It is important to develop a cohesive plan, rather than lighting an element simply for the sake of lighting. With landscape lighting, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Safety and Security
In the past, lighting may have been added, only to provide security to the property. That approach resulted in a very utilitarian application of light and a very industrial feel for the surroundings. The by-product of good landscape lighting is good security lighting. When the home, garden and paths are lit well, it wards off any security concerns. The problem is solved.
Residential landscape lighting can be both beautiful and function. When designing a lighting system, care should be taken to accentuate the architectural features of the house, the unique and formative plantings and the functioning pathways and steps that lead to the building. Any or all of these techniques may apply to a specific design. The result will be an amazing nighttime transformation for any residence.


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Great for relaxing on in the Summer
From Bath stone to Yorkstone - many designs to suit your garden within the Bath, Portishead, Nailsea, Clevedon and Long Ashton area
I can construct a stunning new patio using a variety of shades and styles. I take pride in my work, so regardless of how small or grand your project is, I’ll still employ the same level of craftsmanship.
And depending on budget, I can incorporate a wide range of design and styles: from contrast edging to incorporating circle kits and motifs.
Design Styles to Choose from
Mellow Stone Patio
This mellow stone has been laid in a random pattern using different sized slabs to add interest. Coloured edging has been utilised to mark out the dining area with a jagged border along the wall in filled with gravel to reduce formality.
A circle kit has been laid within a square patio with highlighted inner circle.
An ideal breakfast area perhaps?
What would have been a standard rectangular patio has been radically enhanced by incorporating a circle kit
There's a baffling choice of stone to choose from
There is an incredible range of stone to choose from to suit every taste and budget from expensive Indian Limestone to affordable pre cast slabs in a range of styles. I have worked with most materials so will be happy to advise you on the best match for your garden.For a dazzling array of choice visit the Bowland Stone website www.bowlandstone.com. It will give you a good idea of whats available or pop down to your local builders merchants to choose the stone of your choice.


Home / #2 Thuja occ PW Filips Magic Moment/Compact Upright Arborvitae
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thuja occidentalis USPP 21,974, Can 5,285
COMMON NAME: 'Filips Magic Moment' Arborvitae
GARDEN SIZE: 6-8 ft tall by 1-3 ft wide
USDA ZONE 3-7
EXPOSURE: Full sun, part sun (4 or more hours of sun per day)
WATER & SOIL: Deep, well-drained soil; will need additional water in times of drought
HABIT (FORM): Upright, densely conical
FOLIAGE: yellow and green, yellow edges remain all year
CARE: May need light pruning in early summer. Fertilize once in the spring after the last freeze, and again in the fall at least a month before the first freeze with a mild evergreen fertilizer such as Holly-tone.
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Tasha graduated from Ivey in 2012 with a desire to combine her passion for design and sustainability with the leadership and management skills developed over the course of her education. After two years as a Product Coordinator for Lululemon Athletica’s Design Lab in Vancouver, she returned to school to complete her Masters of Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia, graduating in 2017 as the Gold Medalist of her class. Today, Tasha works for Paul Sangha Creative, an award-winning landscape architectural practice in Vancouver, BC as a designer and marketing lead. The firm’s projects range from residential gardens to wineries and public parks/plazas, with a focus on the creation of timeless, robust landscapes with a sensitivity to materiality, water and their natural environments.
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In Moscow, more than 30,000 viola flowers have been planted on thematic flower beds. Flower beds have been specially arranged to honour the Year of Theatre held in Russia. Bright floral compositions shaped as carnival masks have appeared in Zemlyanoi Val Street, on Rublevskoye Motorway and Gagarin Square. Varshavskoye Motorway features a flower bed shaped as the Bolshoi Theatre building with the total area of art-flower beds exceeding 300 sq m.
"Flower beds dedicated to the theatre art have been laid out in early May along the roads and outbound routes. Carnival masks, the Bolshoi Theatre building and the inscriptions '2019 is the Year of Theatre' have been created by landscape architects with multicoloured violas. In their design, orange, white, yellow, blue and purple colours prevail," the press service of the Motorways state-financed entity said.
On Gagarin Square, the Moscow citizens may admire orange-and-purple flower-beds with the area being almost 50 sq m. Varshavskoye Motorway features about 66 sq m of yellow, orange, blue and white viola beds. Rublevskoye Motorway delights with two beds of snow-white, blue and orange flowers with a total area of more than 130 sq m. You may see the same composition with the area of about 70 sq m in Zemlyanoi Val Street.
Motorways state-financed entity added that by summer, these flower beds are to be renovated with new flowers planted. Fading violas will be replaced by begonias, marigolds, flossflowers and cinerarias.
Compositions made of perennial and one-year flowers will decorate squares, embankments and the territories along the outbound routes.
As part of the Year of Theatre, Moscow is to host about one hundred major events. Moscow theatres will present 360 opening nights. With the support of the Department of Culture, 40 tours to the regions of Russia and abroad will be arranged. Besides, in 2019, more than 11 million people are expected to visit theatres.


One of the most important parts of your home that will decide on the quality of the life that you are living is the garden. If your garden is messy and if it is not handled in the right manner, it will affect the quality of the lifestyle that you are living. Therefore, you have to make sure that focus the landscaping so that you can have a good and a beautiful garden. The better the design of the garden, the better your life will be. If you are not happy with the garden that you have in your home or if your garden doesn’t add any colour or excitement to your house, it calls for some important changes to be made. These are the most important things that you should know about getting the best garden services Melbourne so that you can gain success in the landscaping project that you are working on.
The plan of the garden
Depending on what kind of a person that you are, for what uses you want to use the garden and the space that is available in the garden, the outcome that you get from the landscaping will differ. Therefore, you have to make sure that you focus on getting the plan done first. When you start working with a reliable landscape designer. When you are working with this designer create the perfect plan for your garden, you have to make sure that you explain that your needs are. Moreover, if there are any special additions that you would like to make to the garden, you can get it done. Once you have devised a plan, it will be so much easier for you to give direction to the work that is done in the garden.
When working on the project
Once you have devised a successful plan for s garden, you should always focus on getting the best builders done so that you can easily bring about the best from the plan. When you are hiring services for the construction, you have to make sure that they are experienced and reputed. This is how you can bring about the best for your garden.
When adding decorations
After you are doing with the construction, the next important step that you have to take is to add the decorations. When you are adding the decorations such as the lighting, the furniture, and every other feature, be sure to always stick to a theme so that the final outcome that you get will be highlighted.


Environmental planning devices are statutory plans made underneath Part 3 of the EP&A Act that information improvement and land use. These plans embrace State Environmental Planning Policies and Local Environmental Plans . TheEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979(EP&A Act) units out the legal guidelines underneath which planning in NSW takes place. The major elements of the EP&A Act that relate to improvement evaluation and approval are Part 4 and Part 5 .
If you object to the look of the rounded top edge, hide it with a border of vegetation. Cover the soil with panorama material to discourage weeds and forestall the fill materials from mixing with the soil. Use a spacer stick minimize to the width of the garden path as a guide if you set the edging or border. You received’t need to maintain pulling out the tape measure to ensure the perimeters run parallel. I’m engaged on a pebble path in our backyard that I’m in love with. Best part is it’s free since all the land around here was a riverbed. within the grassy path garden you can see that they are nearly to install garden edging to stop the grass rising to the raised beds.
Made from clay, the thumb pot has small holes on the backside and a thumb hole at the top. The pot was submerged in water, and the thumb hole coated until the water was needed. A perforated pot was additionally used to hold over plants for constant moisture.
The instruments that have been used on the time have been just like these gardeners use right now. For instance, shears, rakes, hoes, spades, baskets, and wheel barrows were used and are nonetheless essential at present. There was even a device that acted very like a watering can, known as a thumb pot.


This was one of our country estate projects that had us on site for 3 months as we put hundreds of lights into these vast grounds.
The client took the on-site design package and then he went ahead with the full installation by our team.
The effects were simply stunning as we were spoilt for features with this old converted mill that resided next to a river.
''What's great about the lights planned and installed by Dave and the team is they highlight the best of the garden without really noticing the lights. And visitors remark on how well the lighting system has been planned.''


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Urban life is tough on our trees and our soils take plenty of abuse in the form of compaction and construction damage. Keeping trees healthy means putting life and nutrients back in the soil by fertilizing seasonally.


The Odu Movies team returns to the Gardens of Villa Reale to create a video commissioned by the Lucca Chamber of Commerce. The video forms part of a promotional campaign for the Province of Lucca: “The Lands of Giacomo Puccini”, dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage of the ‘City of 100 Churches’. Lucca’s wide range of tourist attractions includes the historical villas of the area with their extraordinary gardens, Villa Reale being chosen among these for the video shoot. The magical location of the artificial lake provides the backdrop for filming. The lake was created around the 1920s, the historic estate reflecting impressively on its surface.
Entering the grounds, the lake is the first stop on your visit on the ‘water’ itinerary, and is shaded by impressive trees. A walk around the lake brings you to the location of the beautiful final scene, with the two actors locked in a reciprocal gaze, representing the video’s leitmotif of symmetry between two figures.
In addition to the romantic atmosphere of the lake, there are numerous other locations within the grounds – such as the panoramic terrace of the Villa del Vescovo, and other gardens in various styles – perfectly suited to providing the scenery for all types of film production.
Here are some backstage photos and the video.


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Diy Square Fire Pit.
– There is a large number of models or variations, should you may, that you could explore using when you are designing your bones yard or if your yard. That you should only spend less cost on your fire pit, you might, of course , make use of the garden and patio furniture which you curently have within your backyard, and all you must do is to stick it throughout the fire pit, which you think and find out that is a great format.
Diy Square Fire Pit – More frequently, in addition to the model of some sort of fire pit, its the landscape type of the environment or a garden supplies the elegance you are seeking to15328 make or set up. Consequently , we discuss not simply regarding fire pit designs, but in addition the options on incorporating variables that will beautify your entire garden.
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Published at Sunday, 25 August 2019. Backyard. By Patricia Bélanger.
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.
When you begin to do the actual landscaping, make sure you list all of the items you will need beforehand. Buy the right tools for the right job. Don’t try to cut corners and skimp on materials. Make your backyard a place that you are proud to show visitors and guests to your home. A properly landscaped backyard will be a wonderful gathering place for parties and family events. Ponds, waterfalls and water gardens can add a sense of tranquility and peace to your backyard. Flower gardens are also a great way to enhance the landscape of your backyard. Wild flower gardens can create a wonderful centerpiece and are certainly something to consider when jotting down backyard landscaping ideas.
There are many different styles of backyard fireplaces available. The chiminea, also known as a Mexican fireplace, has an opening into a large belly where you build the fire. It has a tall chimney helping with the ventilation of the smoke up and away from people sitting around it. The chiminea is portable, so a lot of people enjoy it for this reason. Sometimes you will find these backyard fireplaces sometimes have an opening that goes all the way through the construct rather than just in front and sometimes they even have openings that wrap around or near it. You will find chimineas that are made of clay, cast iron, aluminum or copper.
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The main trail at Westminster Ponds in London has been reborn after investment and work that will make it more accessible and more true to its native species.
A restoration project that began last winter added an accessible trail and boardwalk and removed infestation of buckthorn and standing dead ash trees.
“Working together to ensure natural gems likes this one are accessible to all is a priority in our community,” Mayor Matt Brown said at a weekend ceremony to mark the trail’s reopening.
“Protecting places like Westminster Ponds is key to achieving our goal to be one of the greenest cities in Canada.”
Funding was awarded through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure grant.
“This investment will allow Londoners to enjoy the natural heritage that our city has to offer. This is another example of collaboration between the government of Canada and the city of London for the benefit of our community,” said Peter Fragiskatos, the Liberal MP for London North Centre.
At approximately 200 hectares, Westminster Ponds is the largest publicly owned environmentally sensitive area in London.
It’s also known for its great variety of natural habitats within the boundaries of a major urban centre.
The site is also designated as a provincially significant wetland.


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As a homeowner who is always stressing about landscaping, you need to realize that concrete edging is the best thing you could do to bring in that curb appeal to your lawn. It is important to take note of the fact that concrete edging is basically the best way of forming borders on different areas of your home because that is its purpose. This in turn would prevent those bordered areas from succumbing to cracks and even chips. It is also vital to realize that concrete edging is something that could be done using different kinds of materials. The good thing about concrete edging is the fact that you could also decide to use either steel or wood. It is vital to take note of the fact that it is never an easy thing to take care of the lawn when you are the homeowner. You could hire the best concrete edging services to do it for you. The good thing about this article is the fact that it enlightens people on the merits of concrete edging.
Concrete edging is beneficial because it is completely beautiful. You need to realize that concrete edging is the best way of boosting the aesthetics of your property. You need to take note of the fact that concrete edging will do a marvelous job on your compound without compromising the underlying concrete in your driveway or garden edge. You need to be aware of the fact that you have an option of making your concrete edging stand out. This could easily be done by using a pop color. If you want your concrete edge to pop or stand out, then you could ensure that you do get it painted after it has been installed. If you were thinking of mixing the color with the concrete, you need to realize that is not right.
The second benefit that comes with concrete edging is the fact that concrete edging is very easy to handle. The reason as to why concrete edging is said to be very easy to handle is because it takes a very short time to install. Since concrete edging is completely easy to install, it means that when you hire professionals to do us for you, it will take them a very short while to complete and that would translate to affordable installation costs. The other vital thing that makes concrete edging easy to handle is the fact that it does require extensive kind of site preparation to be installed. Since concrete edging does not really require extensive preparation for it to be installed, it simply means that it will not affect your landscape in any way during preparation and it can also be done in a lot of different kinds of designs.


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Creation Landscaping had a basic website that portrayed the commercial services they offered, but they wanted the messaging and design updated to better reflect their brand and the value they bring to the workplace. We updated their website with Storybrand messaging and a new design that better reflected their brand.
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That’s right – it is your project and it is your design. Don’t settle for a boring trench drain that does not match your architectural style. Let Eric’sons Dura Trench make the pattern that enhances your space.
Take this patio project for example. Our customer wanted a certain look and they really wanted long lasting aluminum so that it weathered to a dull silver color. Dura Trench can assist designers with almost any look in both straight and radius trench drains. What can we do for you today?


Trees, although the stoic guardians of the back yard, can be damaged by extreme winter weather. Heavy snow can pile up on branches and cause them to break. Broken limbs can cause disease in the spring. Heavy winds can catch in the branches, buckling weakened trees. Animals, hungry during the winter, will eat at the bark of a tree, exposing it to bacterial infections. Wrapping and binding the tree and setting up wind barriers can lower the chance of damage.
Water the tree before the first frost to protect the roots of the plant against drought. Winters are dry in many areas, and your tree may suffer if it does not get enough water before the cold sets in.
Wrap the tree trunk using a tree wrap such as black plastic, burlap or mesh hardware cloth. Dig around the tree down 2 to 3 inches and bury a portion of the wrap under the dirt to protect against small rodents. Wrap the tree 18 to 24 inches above what the projected snow line will be for the winter.
Prune away dead or damaged branches from the tree before the winter frost. This reduces the chances of spring or winter infection of the tree from fungus and bacteria.
Tie small branches against strong old leader branches using cloth or nylon stockings. This protects against heavy snow damaging weak branches.
Assemble wind barriers on the south, or southwest and windward sides of trees to protect against winter winds. Allow enough room around the tree for sunlight and a small amount of wind to reach inside to dry the branches.


Hardscaping refers to natural materials like stone that have been made into paving – wall tiles, or other outside features – rather than landscaping, which covers features like grass or turf. Homeowners who want to build the perfect exterior should strive for a combination of both.
Whatever the project – be it an outside kitchen and dining area, or something much smaller like a decorative paved part of a garden – hardscaping can be tailored to fit any budget. There’s a huge variety of materials to choose from when pursuing these interesting outside designs, and the wide range of options means the only really hard choice is what to build.
To help guide homeowners as they embark on one of these gorgeous additions to their properties, below are five examples of hardscaping projects that are proving popular.
Paving with Porcelain
For designers looking to save some money, a great choice for a unique hardscaping project is to use porcelain paving tiles for a small seating or decorative area set among neatly-trimmed grass. Natural stones tiles are an alternative here, but porcelain paving tiles can be designed to look just the same but at much less cost, and with the benefit of durability throughout any weather.
Pebbles for Perfection
Instead of pairing the paving tiles with grass, consider filling the gaps in-between the tiles with quartzite pebbles. This highly durable natural material can make a beautiful contrast with soft gray tiles if the pebbles are in dark black colors. It creates a soothing image for the eye and would make any outside area that uses this combination inviting to anyone who visits it.
From Inside to Outside
Some homeowners will want to pursue projects on a much grander scale, and one great design is to use light-colored porcelain tiles to seamlessly connect the inside of a house with the outside. These tiles are a perfect pick because they complement exterior and interior furniture and fittings the same, keeping the focus away from the floor and on the home’s beautiful outside views.
Dining On the Deck
One popular feature of many homes is a covered outside dining area. For this project consider travertine, a type of limestone. It’s a versatile and sturdy material that makes it an ideal choice for tiling that will see a lot of foot traffic from people going inside and out. Using travertine in light shades of white is a great hardscaping option for a soft, welcoming floor.
Crafting an Outside Kitchen
Where there’s an outside dining area there’s often also a need for an exterior covered, and travertine once again is a perfect choice because of its competitive cost, resiliency, and versatility. Consider the use of natural stone fittings in light browns, pairing that with similarly colored floor tiles.
Choosing is the Hardest Part
The above examples are just five popular ways that hardscaping can add an extra level of excitement to a property’s outside areas, but there are many more options that can create something beautiful for the homeowners and valuable for a future sale of the house.
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Patio seating comes in many materials and price ranges — which can be good and bad.
For instance, ready-to-assemble outdoor furniture may be functional, but it also looks off-the-rack. And like everybody else’s outdoor furniture.
Whether you entertain a lot or just want a backyard paradise to personally enjoy, creating a set of paver chairs is a surefire way to do that.
Pavestone RumbleStone blocks, made of durable concrete, are engineered to mimic the appearance of weathered cut stone. They have a natural look and feel and give any outdoor living space texture and depth.
Best of all, they resist decaying and fading and don’t attract pests.
Patio seating made from these rustic building blocks is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a conversation piece.
Follow this guide as inspiration to create your own paver chairs.
What You’ll Need
How to Build Paver Chairs
1. Create a ‘U.’ Lay small, medium and large RumbleStone blocks in a U shape. Choose the size that works for you and cut any of the blocks as needed with a circular saw. (Just wear protective eyewear before you do.) This chair’s U shape is 24 1/2 inches deep and 35 inches wide.
2. Bond the blocks together. Apply construction adhesive on top of each row of stones before you add the next row of stones.
3. Mix it up. Vary the pattern of stones for each new row. This way, no continuous seams will be seen from the bottom to the top of the chair. Also, this makes the chair stronger and more visually appealing.
4. Fill it in. Use trapezoid blocks to fill in the back of the chair once it reaches 24 inches high. Apply construction adhesive to the bottoms and the sides of these blocks to form the back of your chair.
5. Add the seat. Patio seating is nothing without the seat! So, inside the legs of the chair, glue four 45-millimeter-large blocks vertically to support the seat of the chair. Then, to create the seat, secure four 2-by-4 wood planks to a couple of 2-by-2 cleats with a power drill and deck screws.
Make them Comfortable
These chairs add instant elegance to your outdoor living space, especially if you have a paver patio. Now there’s just one thing left to do: add cushions!
You can add a back cushion and leave the wooden seat as is, or you can add a matching seat cushion to soften the chair’s appearance and enhance your comfort.
Need shade? Add a matching patio umbrella or shade sail overhead to tie the look together, so your hardscape elements (the paver patio and paver chairs) match, and your cloth elements (the cushions and shade) complement each other, too!
The result is sure to rival your neighbors’ patio seating, and will make your outdoor living space the best-looking one on the block.
Watch the video for step-by-step directions!
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Late August is an excellent time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. The growing season is likely to last for another six to eight weeks before the first hard frosts kills sensitive annuals and speed the onset of dormancy in woody plants and perennials.
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The feature that separates our Artisan flagstone from many other natural stones is the calibrated thickness.
In the calibration process, each piece of stone is ground down to a consistent thickness,
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Without hiring an electrician, a home gardener may buy and install a low-voltage light kit. You will only need simple math, the proper lights for the job, and some design tips. But if the job gets complicated, it is better for you to get expert help.
Types Of Lights To Choose From
Path Lights – These are great addition to any property. It makes your home and garden inviting to visitors, and it is also very important to ensure safety. It is available in different designs so you can definitely find the best design that matches your preference and style. To light things from below, invest in up-lights. This can also be used in order to highlight features like a stone wall or trees. Plants such as bamboo and olive trees can also look very nice if you light them from below. If you want to highlight different features in your garden, consider adding spotlights.
Underwater Lights – This will help make water features and fountains look great. It can even be used in container water gardens. You do not have to purchase expensive lights because affordable lights can work very well. Colored lights are not always best options for landscape; however, they can look good underwater. So if you really want to add color, this is surely the best way of doing so.
Floodlights – Some floodlights have motion sensors that can help ensure safety and security. If you walk outside during the night if the timers have turned off already, you will greatly appreciate the motion sensors that trigger the light.
Solar Lights – These are not always the most reputable for all your landscape lighting needs. It will need direct sun so when there are obstacles that block sunlight, it does not work well. These usually have sensors that can separate from the actual lights in order to let you put the lights were you want them and then put the sensors where they’ll receive the most light. These lights usually are recommended for use underwater. But if you don’t have electricity in your landscape, this surely is a good lighting option for you. This works better during summer that in the fall when there’s less light available.
Tips To Customizing Lighting Design
The best way of properly customizing your landscape lighting design is walking out into your yard during the night and seeing what areas can greatly benefit from lighting. You do not want to place plenty of lights and give it a vague effect. You must highlight certain areas to balance it out. Experts highly emphasized that lighting everything up will just look flat.


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We’re sharing digital tours, on-line programs , plant highlight stories, at-residence activities for teenagers and households together with coloring pages and lesson plans, videos, and more. Whether your garden is massive or small, uneven or flat, we may help you find one of the best lawn mower to whip it back into shape! Preserving our bio-load from landscaping activities and re-utilizing that load on campus helps stop the production of further greenhouse gas emissions. When natural matter decomposes in an anaerobic surroundings, methane is produced. Methane is among the most potent greenhouse gas emissions, being 25 instances more potent than carbon dioxide across a one hundred yr time interval.
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After spending more time outside, you’ll start to see areas the place you need to go and sit that you just wouldn’t have thought of at first, Lipanovich says. You may want to place a patio on the west facet of the house, however it’ll get plenty of afternoon sun, which suggests dinnertime in August could be unpleasantly scorching. And wind whistling around a nook will quickly extinguish a fireplace pit. Those are frequent mistakes in yard landscape design for novices. Your design ought to take into account what the sun and wind do at totally different occasions of the day and 12 months. As with most house enchancment projects, the value can vary greatly depending on the dimensions and scope of the project.
That acreage is divided as 312.5 acres of panorama, three.5 acres of naturalized land and one hundred ten acres of constructing footprints. The Landscape Services Department is charged with the maintenance of each the landscape and hardscape, together with more than thirteen,000 trees on campus. , for reaching explicit requirements of skilled practices deemed essential for arboreta and botanic gardens. SmartDraw offers varied options for you to draw a garden plan. Use a pre-designed template and make changes to it or create your individual from a clean canvas.
Parts To Consider When First Planning Backyard Landscaping Ideas
The enlarged entryway/driveway consists of concrete pavers and permeable Grasscrete, which allows grass to grow in voids or areas in the concrete decoratively. The pool and out of doors exercise zones emphasize the horizontal strains of the property. They keep a low profile in order that nothing obstructs that fabulous view. Landscaping offers your yard a elegant look by adding sensible elements similar to paths and helps you clear up problems similar to poor drainage. No matter the scale and form of your yard, this is the place yow will discover all landscaping ideas and methods you’ll want.
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Pebble Magic has developed particular expertise in the education sector, having successfully completed a large number of high profile paving projects for schools, colleges, universities and nurseries.
Our resin bound school paving offers the ideal surface solution for playgrounds, car parks, entrance areas, paths and drives. From major regeneration schemes at prestigious universities to smaller refurbishment projects designed to add new life and colour to primary schools, SureSet resin bound paving has proven to be the perfect solution for projects of all shape, size and complexity.
Why choose Pebble Magic for education sector projects?
- Pebble Magic provides an attractive, smooth and safe surface
- Our solutions are available as permeable
- Great value for money
- Unrivalled installation expertise
- First class design flexibility
Providing a hand-laid finish, the range offers designers a choice of subtle blends and vibrant colours to create dynamic and stimulating play areas as well as more traditional, natural finishes. The school paving permeable surface also allows playgrounds and gravel car parks to be used safely after wet weather, without lingering surface water having to be swept away.
With our extensive selection of materials and unlimited range of colours Pebble Magic resin bound paving can bring any design to life.
Designers simply need to provide artwork to Pebble Magic and the company’s design team takes over, creating stencils and colour matches to complete the perfect installation. Whether it is a welcome message to visitors, or a school emblem, our solutions can be used to create a perfect, colour-matched representation of virtually any design however intricate or complex.
Our custom work enables design themes to be carried through from the exterior of buildings to have your unique design on the inside.
Our technical support team can advise on the most appropriate products to use for particular applications as well as helping to achieve individual designs. Please contact us for more information.


Are you ready for something new?
Whether you are renovating your current outdoor space or creating a new one, Flagship Landscapes has the experience and imagination to help you realize your dreams from start to finish.
To start, we arrive at your home to discuss your landscape needs. We will take digital pictures of your site and create a computer design of your proposed landscape plan for approval or for further design development. Next, our professional staff will install the design. Finally, when the project is complete, we will walk you through your site to ensure the project has been completed to your satisfaction.
Our focus is on taking the time to work with you throughout the process so you get what you want and stay within your budget. If you see something you want to modify as the plan is coming to life – that’s ok. At Flagship Landscapes, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and our small size allows us to take care of our clients. Plus there’s always an owner on the job site.
So, whether you’re looking for a patio, outdoor seating area, new landscape or a complete outdoor retreat, we invite you to tour our website, view our portfolio and then contact us to begin the planning process.


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Fields Terraces Proposal
Fields Terraces Proposal
The Lake Fields ecosystem was significantly altered by reclamation projects in the early 1900s and a upper Bayou Folse drainage improvement project by the U. S. Soil Conservation Service; the original restoration plan provides a more detailed perspective on the decline of Lake Fields and recommendations to restore the Lake. The orignal plan involved two independent but complimentary components: redirection of Bayou Folse water into Company Canal rather than through the Lake, and creation of terraces around the Lake Fields shoreline.
The North Lafourche Levee District recently completed a cooperative mitigation project in Lake Fields and lower Bayou Folse that was largely based upon the Commission's restoration plan. One component of the Levee District's project involved the creation of shoreline terraces along lower Bayou Folse and the northeast shoreline of Lake Fields.
Lake Fields is approximately 2,000 acres in size and has a long north-south fetch. Unfortunately, this subjects the northern and southern shorelines to the strong seasonal prevailing winds -- north during the late fall/winter and southeast the remainder of the year. The Lake is surrounded by primarily "flotant" fresh marsh that is very susceptible to wave-induced erosion once the shoreline rim deteriorates. Shoreline erosion in Lake Fields has accelerated in recent years due to several factors, including natural subsidence and loss of the wave-dampening cushion provided by dense growths of submersed and emergent vegetation that formerly were present in Lake Fields. The loss of aquatic vegetation in Lake Fields was associated with an increased influx of turbid, nutrient-laden water from the upper Bayou Folse watershed which was attributed to an upper Bayou Folse watershed drainage project beginning during the late-1960s by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. The project included clearing and deepening of upper Bayou Folse, pump stations, other drainage improvements, and a substantial increase in watershed drainage area. As a result of these modifications, the flow capacity in upper and mid-Bayou Folse was increased and more turbid, nutrient-enriched water originating from cattle pasture, farm land, and residential area runoff entered the bayou. However, the flow capacity of lower Bayou Folse (which paralleled Lake Fields before emptying into Company Canal) was decreased significantly because of decreased water depths due to the accumulation of sediments and organic materials. Consequently, an increased proportion of degraded, upper Bayou Folse water flow was diverted into northern Lake Fields via Commercial Canal/Bayou Dumar. Commercial Canal connects Bayou Folse and Bayou Dumar just north of Lake Fields and Bayou Dumar empties into Lake Fields. A dramatic decline in submergent aquatic plants occurred as Lake Fields became more turbid and nutrient enriched.
With the creation of shoreline terraces along the northern rim of Lake Fields, the southern shoreline of Lake Fields is currently the most critical section. A significant portion of the southern lake rim has deteriorated which has exposed the fragile interior wetlands to wave action and tidal processes (see following figure).
Earthen terraces are a viable, large scale marsh restoration tool in Louisiana coastal waters. Terraces are typically arranged in an alternating pattern at 30-degree angles and placed in a "V" shape (referred to as a "duck wing terrace") so that regardless of the wind direction, calm water will exist on the downwind side of the terrace. However, terraces may also be placed parallel to the shoreline or over partially submerged or totally submerged shorelines. Terraces are usually about four times wider at the base than at the top, two feet or more above water level, and planted with native vegetation to reduce erosion.
The immediate and primary benefit of earthern terraces is a reduction in wave action and associated shoreline erosion in shallow littoral areas. Shallow littoral areas on the landward side of the terraces also provide optimum conditions for submergent and emergent vegetation. Increased habitat diversity would result from the creation of high vegetated terraces, edge habitat, and areas with increased water depths from dredging of spoil material.
The goals of the Lake Fields terrace project are to: a) reduce wave action and shoreline erosion; b) improve water quality; c) increase emergent and submergent vegetation; and, d) increase habitat diversity. Additionally, marsh creation with earthen terraces is easily quantified and qualifies as a mitigation credit.
Terraces should be constructed along the historic southeast lake shoreline using either a bucket dredge or marsh buggy excavator. There are several options for orientation (parallel or over the historic shoreline, alternating pattern at 30-degree angles, etc.); orientation will be determined later. Terraces are usually about four times wider at the base than at the top and two feet or more above water level. An engineering pre-assessment will be conducted to provide the best options for a successful project. All terraces will be planted with native vegetation to reduce erosion.
A monitoring program of vegetation and water quality will be implemented.


We have some exciting news to share with you! Recently the mayor and some of her friends came to judge our garden for the Leyland in Bloom Garden Competition. We had been asked to design a spectacular garden around the theme of the Queen's 90th birthday, so this is exactly what we did. Following the visit, we are so thrilled to announce that Northbrook have been named the
Leyland in Bloom School Garden winners for 2016!!!


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Riverdale Bluffs Open Space is a resource that will add a new type of recreational open space facility to Adams County’s parks and open space offerings. With the potential to offer a variety of recreational amenities and activities to the community while also protecting the special qualities of the site, Riverdale Bluffs can become an exceptional and unique open space and recreation amenity for the residents of Adams County.
Help us decide what type of activities you'd like to see at the Bluffs.
Adams County is actively soliciting feedback to assist in the Riverdale Bluffs Open Space Master Plan. Community outreach will include stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and an online survey.
Online Public Workshop:
Virtual Open House
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
View the Zoom recording.
View the workshop presentation.
We are excited to announce we will be hosting the first public meeting online! Join us for this great opportunity to be introduced to the site and envision the possibilities for this open space property. The goal of the workshop is to give attendees an understanding of what the site has to offer (including a virtual site tour), and then provide a chance for everyone to provide their thoughts and feedback about what they would like to see happen here, including what type of activities and site improvements you might like to see, as well as your thoughts on how to best preserve this natural resource.
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Concept alternatives for the master plan will be presented to the public at this workshop. Attendees can provide feedback on the designs which will help guide the direction of the final master plan concept.
Public Workshop II: Review Concept Alternatives: Date & Location TBD
For more information on other capital improvement projects, return to the main Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts webpage.


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The Cleveland Foundation Centennial Plaza on the south side of Public Square features the iconic splash pad water feature. The splash pad is a popular attraction during warmer months offering a fun way to cool off in the summer heat. The water feature is also a beautiful backdrop for photographs in downtown Cleveland.
Public Square is Downtown Cleveland's premier outdoor space offering state of the art utilities.
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How to Create Aquascape with Natural Style – Natural style Aquascape Aquarium Style is one of two main styles popular in the world of aquascaping. This natural style of Aquascape has long been introduced by Takashi Amano in 1990.
Aquascape style this one has characterized by presenting layouts views that grow naturally and is inspired by the garden’s design back Wabi-Sabi in Japan.
The main focus of this style is paying attention to the clustering and alignment of driftwood, rocks, and water plants to create miniature landscape waters of a particular environment. The following is an example of a natural-style layout of aquascape.
How to Create Aquascape with Natural Style
A. Techniques and Aspects of the Aquascape Natural Style
To make this natural style aquascape need two aspects that you should do. The first is design concepts to the design; the second is on stage or stage setup. Things to note on this natural style aquascape is made with just one focal point. These focal points could be a tree, a small hill, or a cliff formed using hardscape (stone), or you can also use the entire aquarium as a focal point. The focal point is the center of attention when people see your aquascape.
B. Basic Composition on the Aquascape Natural Style
Things you should do to make a natural style aquascape are choosing a good substrate for plants, identifying the characteristics of the plants you choose, and selecting the proper equipment or supporters. Not rare and gorgeous beautiful aquascape will get bids with a high price if you want to sell it, even you can get 100% profit in one package the aquascape sales already so. There are 3 General construction could be your reference in making natural-style aquascape, which are:
1. Concave Shape (The Concave Shape)
This focuses on the position, and the plant decreases until it reaches a certain focal point.
2. Form a convex (The Convex Shape)
Construction focused on displaying the object in the Center; the focal point selected by the construction is situated in the central part. You can describe a hill, or the surrounding islands are just plain ordinary.
3. Form of the triangle (The Triangle Shape)
The form of construction focusing on the height of the plants, hardscape, or visual balance are used and regulated in such a way with a high cascading from one side to the other.
C. Plant used For a natural Style Aquascape
The selection of aquatic plants for the natural style aquascape is vital. Unlike the Netherlands, styled on the aquascape this natural style, we can use plants of the same species in the same tank. Common plants used in this aquascape natural style include:
- Various types of plants such as ferns: Windelove, Java Fern, etc.
- Wide variety of plants such as carpet Hairgrass, Riccia fluitans, Glossotigma, Echinodorus tenellus, Elatine Hydropiper Cuba, HC, Sagittaria Subulata, Baby Tears, Monte Carlo.
- The different types of plants: moss Fissiden, Flame of Moss, Moss, Erect Christmas Moss, Minipelia, Java Moss, Peacock Moss, Spiky Moss, Weeping, etc.
D. Aquascape fish used for Natural Style
Some aspects that became considerations in choosing the right fish to aquascape Natural style this is the behavior of fish that do not undermine our way of life, a group of fish, the relatively small size of fish to keep the scale of the environment that you will form in the aquascape and select fish with interesting and unique colors. Examples of fish that fall into all of the above criteria are the Red Neon Tetra, NeonTetra, Guppy Rasbora, Cardinal, and many more.


Water and Earth loves California, and we love our fellow California landscape designers. While some companies might be shy about talking about peers in their industry, we have always recognized the value of a strong landscape design community that admires and uplifts great work in the field. After all, not all California landscape design is the same, and no one company can capture the full spectrum of style and aesthetics.
During our time in the landscape design industry, we’ve been lucky enough to cultivate relationships with some incredible people doing incredible work. We wanted to take a moment today to celebrate some of these outstanding companies, designers, and creatives who make landscape design in California a cut above the rest.
Read on to learn more about eight of the best California landscape designers in the industry.
We couldn’t make a list of our favorite California landscape designers without giving ourselves a shoutout. Sometimes you need to be your own biggest fan, and we proudly stand behind our work as representative of the best that California outdoor design has to offer.
With our client-first approach, Water and Earth tackles spaces of all sizes, from postage stamp-sized paradises to large luxury pools with a view.
Starting off our list of the best California landscape designers is a company called Topophyla. Owned by partners Nahal Sobhati and Eric Arneson, Topophyla is an “analysis and process driven landscape design firm” with clients in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area.
Now, California is dry. For anyone who lives here, drought is a constant reality. As a result, landscaping looks much different than it does for our clients living out in Richmond. It takes landscape designers with vision and true problem solving creativity to create landscape designs here in California that are not only unique and beautiful, but hardy enough to stand up to the weather. Topophyla does this exceptionally well.
Not only do Eric and Nahal understand the unique conditions of the state, but they are determined to do everything they can to get the most out of every space. How do they manage to do this? Well, Topophyla are leaders in incorporating modern technology into the design process.
From drone scans and heat maps to cutting edge software, if a tech advance has been made in the world of landscape design, Topophyla is using it to their advantage. It’s this kind of innovation and forward thinking that moves the field forward.
Great talent rarely goes unnoticed for long, especially when the people who have the talent are genuinely good people. The next designer on our list of our favorite California landscape designers is Mike Pyle. Mike has been making a name for himself in the landscape design space for over a decade. Most recently, Mike has joined a new program on HGTV called Inside Out, where he uses his skills as a landscape designer to convince clients to invest more of their budget in their outdoor space as opposed to their home’s interior.
Before Mike was on our television screens, however, he was simply doing great, unique, creative design work for clients in the state of California. Working mainly in the Orange County area, Mike is an all around great dude with extensive knowledge about what it takes to create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces.
Mike offers landscaping and landscape consulting services, and has recently launched his own line of custom, gas fire pits. Sleek, stylish, and made for the modern home, these fire pits would look right at home in a custom Water and Earth design.
Some people believe that modern design means sparse, boring, or cold spaces. And done poorly, modern landscape design can run the risk of becoming too simplistic. Westmod is one of a handful of landscape design companies in southern California that know how to do high end, luxury design that still feels dynamic and personal.
Specializing in luxury pools, Westmod makes use of high end materials and design concepts to bring upscale spaces to their client’s backyards. However, their designs are careful to keep people in mind. It can be easy to overdo luxury spaces. Afterall, a big budget means room to play. However, good design is knowing when to stop, and when to add more.
When looking at a Westmod space, you get the sense that the team behind the project were aware of that line, and are always careful not to cross it. The results are open, inviting landscapes that are simple without being cold or uninteresting, and luxurious without being overdone.
Another exceptional California landscape designer, Calimingo Pools is a design company based out of southern CA. Like Westmod, Calimingo specializes in building luxury pools and landscapes for their clients. However, where Westmod focuses on ultra sleek materials and many streamlined design concepts, Calimingo branches out into more organic shapes and textures.
Calimingo pools are special because they remain modern while managing to play into natural materials and organic shapes. While they certainly have many traditionally modern projects in their roster, we especially love their funkier designs.
Imagine towering rock walls flanked by sleek hot tubs and a modern outdoor kitchen. Funky slabs of marble and creative, intricate tile work coming together to create a one of a kind water feature. This sense of contrast and play sets Calimingo apart from the pack in the world of pool design.
We would again like to reiterate the importance of understanding drought-friendly landscape design when working in California. Michael Bernier is another southern Californian designer who is an expert at using xeriscaping design methods to create landscapes that take your breath away. On Michael’s website, he emphasizes that great outdoor design is harmonious, and acts as a unique extension of the home. This principle is evident in his body of work.
Michael has been in the industry the longest of everyone on this list, and seen a lot of trend cycles come and go. It’s this knowledge of the industry that has left him in the position to create timeless, classically modern California spaces.
Some of the most interesting work in Michael’s portfolio plays with elevation. Steps guide you from the home, and through each design element of the yard. Whether you’re stepping up onto a platform seaking area, or down into a sunken fire pit, these transitions manage to be distinct without feeling stilted. This is the harmony Michael works to achieve in all of his designs.
Next on our list of the best California landscape designers is Danny Wang. While all of the companies on this list have a robust instagram, Danny has the largest. Between his personal and design accounts, he has over a million followers who are interested in keeping up to date with what he is creating. This interest is not a coincidence.
Danny’s designs are some of the funkiest, most unexpected and creative on the list. By blending traditional design elements with unexpected twists, Danny is able to make luxury pool design feel fresh and unique. From bold and structural to funky, colorful, and organic, there’s something for every taste in his portfolio.
While most of the other designers on this list deal only in outdoor spaces, Danny’s work extends into interiors as well. This means that while you’re designing your dream outdoor pool, you can get consulting done on a great California pool house, as well.
The majority of the call outs on this list are designers that operate out of and around the southern California area. The truth of the matter is that a lion’s share of innovative design work is happening south of the Bay area. However, we couldn’t finish this list without shouting out a great team at work in the Bay area, which brings us to Seed Studio.
Seed Studio is a California landscape design company that brings warmth and livability to their spaces. Many of the same styles and textures used by us at Water and Earth are also skillfully explored in Seed Studio projects. From modern wood and steel pergolas, to cozy fire pits and pools with a view, Seed Studio captures the beauty of the Bay Area while making their clients happy. Their designs manage to feel fresh but lived in at the same time, which is a challenge for less seasoned landscape designers.
Seed Studio has a real knack for finding small, intimate spaces in areas like San Franscico and maximizing their potential. For clients with tiny backyards, the idea of getting everything they want functionally from their space can sometimes make them feel like they need to compromise on design. Seed Studio is helping to prove that notion wrong.
At the end of the day, we believe competition inspires innovation. All of the designers on this list push us to break new ground and take creative risks. California landscape designers are some of the best in the country. From the talent listed above, we feel proud to be designing in a state with such good company.


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The first issue of the F&S Insider includes an article about the Red Oak Rain Garden design efforts this summer.
One component of the campus sustainability efforts is to spread awareness of our progress. Press releases, media alerts, and attention from the news about specific projects. By raising awareness of our efforts, we naturally encourage adoption of similar projects elsewhere in the community and the world.
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