Touchet Valley Trail Committee releases concept plan
Community feedback, volunteer work of students and architects included
July 2, 2020
DAYTON—The Touchet Valley Trail Steering Committee has released a detailed concept plan for the trail which is in the planning stages between Dayton and Waitsburg.
The committee conducted a weekend of workshops, a semester of design work, and several virtual review sessions in the process of developing the plan, which currently has no funding attached. The plan incorporates all public comments received during last year’s survey, and from numerous public and private meetings about the trail.
After reviewing the plan, the Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners agreed to forward the doc...


In recent times Brixton has been changing and the focus has been on regeneration. In conjunction with F.M. Conway BBS Granite Concepts have been creating the TFL vision.
Natural stone has been a major part of the design scheme and in particular granite. Chinese G654 mid grey granite paving has been supplied with G603 silver grey kerb in areas such as Cold Harbour Lane, creating a beautiful pedestrian walkway for this part of Brixton.
This particular part of the works has been completed with the next phase due to start in June 2009. This next phase will also be supplied by BBS and laid by F. M. Conway. The scheme will incorporate more mid grey paving with silver grey kerbs to Brixton Central Square, along with an extremely complex and intriguingly designed curved bench weighing over 60 tons.
The bench is due to be installed in Brixton during the summer of 2009 and will be shown at a later date on our web site.


Solar garden lights are a great way to add atmosphere to your yard with little pollution, and very little drain on your pocketbook. The lights are placed in a location with maximum sunlight and minimum shade. Debris needs to be kept off the solar cells so the solar garden lights can generate enough energy during the day to light a garden all night.
There are many types of solar garden lights and they are all simple and easy to install. Installation involves locating an area with adequate sunlight and inserting the stake into the ground. There are other types of lights such as walkway stones, which easily light the way for late night walks, and solar garden light stones for a pond. There are also more decorative lights such as colored solar lights, hand-blow glass solar garden lights, and decorative flower shape lights.
Solar garden lights don't stop with pure decoration. There are also security lights and flood lights. Flood lights can be used to enhance an area or to cast artistic shadows over a particularly intriguing place. Solar garden lights can be used in any sort of outdoor location, in any situation. If your taste changes, extra decoration is needed, or you just want to change the lighting for a period of time, solar garden lights are easily removed or replaced.
Solar garden lights work with the energy of the sun. It is necessary for the lights to be placed in an area with direct sunlight for the maximum part of the day. While occasional shading is understandable, the solar garden lights will not work if they do not have appropriate time to generate solar power through sunlight.
Solar garden lights must be kept free of debris. They will last for many years given proper treatment. Removing grime, dirt, gravel, and soot on a regular basis is important to keep the solar surface area open to sunlight. Snow must be removed before solar power can begin being collected after a storm. The solar garden lights are made of strong materials. They are easily dimmable and handle well in the weather. With light maintenance they can work for you for years, adding beautiful light and color to an already beautiful location.
It doesn't take a pro to install solar garden lights. A set of lights, some directions, and a good eye for light will do the job.


Ennis Public Realm Regeneration
Green Light For Ennis Public Realm Regeneration Project.
Clare County Council has received approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to proceed with the second phase of the Public Realm Regeneration of Ennis town centre.
Works on the second phase of the Ennis Public Realm Regeneration Project are set to get underway this autumn. Clare County Council has this week signed a contract with Shareridge Ltd to deliver an €11.5m upgrade to the streetscape of High Street, Bank Place, O'Connell Square, O'Connell Street, Old Barrack Street and Barrack Square.
A funding allocation totalling €8,576,920 has been approved for the project which follows the successful delivery of significant public realm enhancements at Parnell Street and the Town Laneways and Bow-ways in 2020 and 2021.
Barrack Square and Old Barrack Street will be developed as a "cafe quarter" which is proposed to deliver a higher-quality civic space encouraging people to meet, relax and avail of local retail. O'Connell Square, High Street and O'Connell Street will become more attractive to pedestrians through the delivery of an expanded plaza incorporating seating and planting, an interactive public fountain and removable marquee at "The Height".
Funded under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) with 25% match funding from Clare County Council, the project will be delivered in phases to minimise disruption to local business and traffic flow through Ennis and is expected to be completed in late 2025.
Part VIII planning permission has already been secured for all phases of the project following an extensive period of public consultation. It is anticipated that the project will proceed to construction stage during the final quarter of 2023 following further consultation with local businesses and it will coincide with major foul sewer rehabilitation works in the town centre by Uisce Éireann.
Cllr. Pat Daly, Mayor of Ennis, described the project as “a transformational development” for the largest town in Munster.
The Mayor said, “An attractive town centre of Ennis can contribute significantly to its competitiveness from a retail and economic growth perspective. The benefits of an enhanced public realm include improved accessibility, increased pedestrian footfall, street activity and property value, and a longer stay by shoppers and visitors. It also enhances community pride and sense of place and complements the work of active community groups who strive to make the town a better place for all to enjoy.”
Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council, said the project is aligned to Town Centre First policy which recognises that successful settlements are characterised by an attractive public realm, including streets, spaces and parks, that is designed to invite people to meet, mingle and dwell.
“O’Connell Square and Barrack Square will be greatly enhanced to improve their amenity value and to facilitate their use as civic spaces. It also is an important project in the context of meeting our climate targets by significantly improving accessibility for pedestrians through the provision of shared surfaces and increased footpath widths where possible,” added Mr. Dowling.
“This project is required to address the identified issues and to deliver a balance between the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles while retaining the historic character and supporting commercial activity,” explained Carmel Kirby, Director of Economic Development and Ennis MD. “The result will be a safer and more attractive pedestrian environment and spaces that can also have a civic function, facilitating the Town Centre as a destination, improving its vitality and enabling Ennis to capitalise on its existing assets.”
Seán Lenihan, Senior Engineer with Clare County Council’s Project Management Office, said that securing approval for the project is the culmination of many years of planning and consultation.
“An extensive public consultation process has been undertaken to inform the design and development of this scheme which is now shovel ready. The scope of the project changed following the public consultation process,” he added. “The Project Management Oﬃce has worked closely with the Ennis Municipal District Office to engage with the public and local businesses and to secure Part 8 planning approval, and we will continue to consult businesses and the wider public through all stages of the project.”
Leonore O’Neill, Senior Executive Officer, Ennis MD, said the primary goal of regenerating the public realm is to improve accessibility for pedestrians, provide an enhanced streetscape and to deliver two expanded, high-quality civic spaces with the overall aim of making the Town Centre experience more appealing and conducive for both retail and social purposes.
“The key features of the project include shared surface treatment, widened footpaths, high-quality surface materials with improved street furniture, lighting and signage, street trees, canopy structures, and an interactive pavement fountain,” she explained.
“The design development for the project was informed through an extensive process of public consultation, stakeholder engagement, walkability audits with various disability groups and the Older Persons Council and builds on the successful public realm enhancements recently completed in Parnell Street and the Laneways and Bow-ways to make the town centre a more accessible and enjoyable place to live, work and visit,” concluded Ms. O’Neill.
Clare County Council will proceed to appoint the successful contractor, with the first phase of the project expected to commence this Autumn. The Ennis Public Realm Regeneration works will also involve replacement of the foul water system in the town centre and all works will be completed on a phased basis between 2023 and 2025.
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Group collecting areas for indoor and outdoor use are central to the idea of shared land. As this kind of, parks should really be structured to maximize these gains, nevertheless often this arrives at the price of the encompassing landscape. Even so, the new City Park and Environmental Interpretation Center in design for the Portuguese town of Oliveira de Azeméis delivers in excess of about 12 acres of public-use area made with exclusive thing to consider for the ecosystem.
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The job started with the successful bid submitted anonymously to the metropolis. A design and style by Advert Quadratum Arquitectos gained the assist of conclusion-makers for its in depth and holistic define.
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The to start with intention centers on producing a usable house for the group and its guests. Citizens and travelers alike will love the walkways and sitting regions scattered by way of the five hectares. Architects developing the place aim to improved the physical and mental wellbeing of the whole local community. The outdoor arena will include things like a slide, tree-climbing structures, circuits and maintenance athletics machines, and rest locations, amid a lot of other recreational and leisure options.
On top of that, the challenge will repurpose an existing setting up to minimize web-site effects. When comprehensive, the setting up, coupled with the encompassing infrastructure, will household the park café and café live performance terrace, together with the provision of areas for the Interpretative Heart and Pedagogical Middle. The constructing renovation in the area frequently referred to as “old” Quinta dos Borges will also include things like restaurant spaces. Indoors and out, the task promises power performance and environmental neutrality.
Lead architect José António Lopes insists on respecting the historical past, lifestyle, and materials by lifting the creating up to new uses, fairly than tearing it down. In addition to the preservation of the developing, the staff stresses the will need to protect the encompassing ecosystem. They will retain as considerably of the existing vegetation as achievable and also introduce new specimens to round out a self-sustaining ecosystem for very long term accomplishment.
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At the same time, we are experienced in project management, enabling us to deliver your project within budget and on time, and we have proven success in obtaining planning permissions for sensitive sites, including green belt and historic landscapes.
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Boskalis-Van Oord Joint Venture Continues with the Pluit City Project
Boskalis-Van Oord joint venture has been busy for the last couple of months with the creation of an artificial island in the bay of Jakarta, Indonesia.
Trailing suction hopper dredgers began the works in late September, and are now dredging the sand that is being used for this massive reclamation project.
Approximately a year ago, Boskalis-Van Oord joint venture won this EUR 350 million worth Pluit City Land Development Project.
The project involves reclaiming approximately 160 hectares of new land requiring in excess of 20 million cubic meters of dredged sand as well as installation of stone revetment protection and soil improvement work.
Construction works for the project are expected to be completed in 2018.


Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
(Catmint) The enchanting Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' has soft, rosy pink flowers opening from dark purple buds.
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The enchanting Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' has soft, rosy pink flowers opening from dark purple buds. This has attractive grey green foliage, a more compact growth habit than many Catmints and is wonderfully aromatic.
With a long flowering period in summer, this is a fine addition to a flowering border of cottage garden.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' is very tolerant of dry soil conditions.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: June - September.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Clump forming perennial with an open, mounded habit.
- Height: 60 cm (2 ft)
- Spread: 60 cm (2 ft)
- Notes: Cut Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' back to ground level after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and a second flush of flowers.
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Partial or Dappled Shade
- Eventual Size
- Herbaceous - Small
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Dry / Sandy, Special: Coastal Areas
- Special Features
- Flowering Season - Summer (June - August), Good for Wildlife (Insects including bees & butterflies), Scented
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Garden design can be great fun, but it can also be a challenging process. People often sweep some of the more common mistakes under the rug and just deal with them, but they actually do have huge impacts on the overall design plan. Some of these errors will only become more obvious as time goes on and you get older, because that’s how things tend to go in nature.
The following are 5 of the Biggest Garden Design Mistakes you should avoid.
Not having an overall plan.
Failing to have an overall plan can cause your garden to look pretty random. It’s like you jumped right in without even thinking, which can make it hard to know how to proceed. Without a plan, you end up with a version of the one-time classic, “tower of power”.
Not having a budget in mind.
You can end up spending far more money than you intended when you decide to build a garden without an idea of how much it’s going to cost. You’ll also figure out you really don’t have the space for some of the things you want. This is why it’s always wise to draw up a plan, come up with a budget, and then start choosing plants.
Not using your creativity.
It’s important to dig in and start using your creative abilities when it comes to gardening. Don’t be afraid to start doing something that might not seem like something that should go in the garden, but ends up adding value by giving you a new perspective on things.
Failing to look for examples.
You’ve got to remember, no matter how much you love gardening, the only people who are going to be out there trying to take pictures of your garden are other gardeners. They may or may not be following the same type of design plan you’re doing, so it’s important that you take some time to look around at other gardens and see what different people do in them. This will give you some good insight on what works and what doesn’t.
Not valuing your plants over time.
This one is simple enough to understand, as it’s an extension of not having a budget in mind. You’re going to have to replace plants as they die off or get too old. As the years go on, the prices for those plants will increase, and if you don’t have a plan for replacing them, you’ll end up with an empty garden.
By avoiding these 5 mistakes, you’re already way ahead of the game. Following these rules will give you a much better chance at a great garden design in the long run.


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Published at Tuesday, June 04th, 2019 - 01:59:28 AM. Patio Ideas. By Arnold Schwarz.
In addition to these traditional publications there is certainly no shortage of patio ideas to be found on the interest. There are a great many home improvement focused web sites on the internet, and many of them have some great patio ideas. Some may even have complete plans for patios and patio enclosures for sale on their web sites, as well as the furniture and accessories you need to make your patio truly a home in the great outdoors.
Build a series of patio places that will be put to use almost all year around with the use of patio gazebos. A patio gazebo can create drama not to mention shelter from occasional rain showers and also the unhealthy rays of the sun. A slate pathway directing visitors to a patio gazebo with potted plants surrounding it provides a beautiful environment for open-air dining.
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Before and after can be a drastic change. One example is this stone wall. Before it was failing from improper construction. Now it’s built to withstand anything that comes its way be it frost, water or anything else! Built with rock from the original wall, it was given a completely different look and a whole new life.


Standing pebble tile has so many uses but by far the most popular is as wall tile. Using river pebble wall tiles for a bathroom, shower, or accent wall can add texture and a natural beauty to any space. Stacked pebble tile offers an organic touch that many designers are using these days to update homes, or outdoor and professional spaces. If you are looking for river pebble wall tiles for your project you have come to the right place. We have a great selection of the highest quality stacked pebble tiles. Our standing pebble tiles are made from pebble that are scooped up straight from nature and cut in half. They are then mounted to a mesh backing and stacked up in a beautiful pattern that gives your tile project a unique beauty.
There are several options for stacked pebble tile. The first is the obvious, pebble tiles that are cut in half and stacked. These river pebble wall tiles are round and smooth and give a great design element to water features, showers, retaining walls and more. We have several colors to choose from in this tile that will match any decor and color scheme. Here is a picture of this type of standing pebble tile:
The second standing pebble tile is our standing mosaic tile. This is a tile that is made from larger tiles, broken apart, tumbled smooth, sliced thin and stacked to ensure a flat wall tile that has a smooth surface. This beautiful tile gives texture and interest to accent walls, bathrooms, retaining walls, siding, and much more. We have different stones to choose from that are different colors which gives an options to choose from to match any design. Here is a picture of our standing mosaic tile:


Indigenous to Hawaii, and commonly known as yellow purslane, Ihi is a succulent with a yellow flower. In the wild, Ihi can be seen blooming from July through November. Grows to under 1 foot with a 1 foot spread. Enjoys full sun, requires well drained soil, and is drought and salt tolerant. Can be used as a ground cover, in a container on a sunny lanai or windy porch, or as an accent plant.


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I enjoy the changing seasons, growing plants from seed and cuttings and the wildlife visiting the garden.
But more than anything I love flowers.
Mysotis sylvatica 'Blue Tower'. Grown from seed.
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At EvergreenWales, our first meeting with you will involve a thorough discussion of your needs and desires for your garden. We will then conduct a detailed survey of your garden, taking precise measurements and photographs. On site, we will sketch ideas and designs that we believe perfectly match your vision.
Using these sketches, we will create a custom design that we can convert into a stunning 3D digital model. This will allow you to view your garden design in incredible detail before any work has started.
With our knowledge and attention to detail, we are certain that we can create the garden of your dreams.


We’ve done some planting together with turfing and edging job for this customer in Shinfield already
, but we’ve been asked to come up with ideas for another area… So the idea was to create something like below
And here we have started … Lonicera’s are in as a frame for some flowering perennials – we’ve given them 5 enclosures, one more than originally planned. Also some background along the fence – this one is my favourite plant.. wait and see for yourself, we should have that completed shortly.
Now waiting for more plants to be delivered..
TO BE CONTINUED … updated 09-12-2018
Cryptomerias have arrived, nice and biggggg.
We didn’t want them to wait so it has all been planted same day!


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The Northwest Buffalo Tour of Gardens
This free self-guided tour highlights groups of gardens within five very distinct parts of Northwest Buffalo. You will see a wide variety of gardens and parks, historic homes and share time with our urban gardeners. Experience the wonderful sense of historic pride and community as you visit these gardens.
Black Rock | Riverside | Grant Amherst | West Hertel | North Buffalo
Maps can be found online and at various locations in the community one week prior to the Tour of Gardens and at tour headquarters the day of the event.
311 Ontario St.
Buffalo, NY 14207
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How much do I adore these sweet, sweet thimble gardens over at the gorgeously eclectic Resurrection Fern. SWOON. I’ve also never seen snails look so beautiful.
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Sunset magazine is showing Heavy Petal some love yet again. Woot! Heavy Petal appears in their March 2009 issue alongside some totally rad blogs – Housemartin, Beyond the Lawn, Garden Bliss, Victory Home Garden, and Orangette to name but a few. Sunset, I love you!
There’s always so much to take in at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, and this year’s – possibly the last ever – was no exception. But where to focus your energy? Here’s what stood out for me. 1. Japanese fusion. There’s something so very Pacific Northwest about modern minimalism-meets-Japanese tradition. One could almost say […]
I took the media tour of the display gardens at Seattle’s Northwest Flower and Garden Show today, and wow – what a trip! I’ve never seen a garden show in its assembly phase (although I’ve participated in disassembly). It’s great to see the gardens before the Show actually opens; you don’t have to fight through […]
From the 2008 Show: Under the Arbor display garden. The Northwest Flower and Garden Show, held in downtown Seattle’s convention center, starts Wednesday, February 18 and runs through Sunday, February 22. I’m heading down tomorrow to cover the event. I’m lucky enough to be able to attend a media “sneak peek” of the always-fabulous display […]
Photinia davidiana (David’s Christmas berry) is a tough evergreen plant that also has white flowers in early summer. I last wrote about how hardscaping can make your garden in winter – and year round, for that matter. I still maintain that the hard landscape makes the biggest overall impact on the garden in winter, but […]
Even covered in snow, a bench is a focal point that provides a resting place for the eye and reminds us of peaceful reflection. [Photo: sarae on Flickr.] The experts are constantly exhorting us to add winter interest to our gardens. “Emphasize structure,” is a popular refrain. “Think about hedges, arbours and other permanent landscape […]


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Palo Alto, CA – The City of Palo Alto Architectural Review Board recently recognized Town & Country Village with an award for its contribution to the community and built environment. The Architectural Review Board specifically cited the renovated site work, landscaping, and public areas in the award. Awards are given every 5 years and are selected from nearly 100 nominees. Ellis Partners acquired the center in 2004 and has completed major renovations and a significant re-tenanting since that time including the addition of a new Trader Joe’s.
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The County of Simcoe has given initial approval to a $200,000 plan to promote green bin use. Aileen Doyle explains. https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/county-of-simcoe-wants-to-spend-200k-to-promote-green-bin-use-1.3841450
County of Simcoe wants to spend $200K to promote green bin use
The County of Simcoe wants to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote the use of green bins.
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Rose, brick and quartz coloured chips create a warm blend that’s deep in tone and subtle too. Use it in paths, patios and pots - it’ll help ward off slugs and weeds, as well as looking classically rich.
With its beautiful flinty stones in yellow, pink, brown and cream, our horticultural alpine grit looks great, helps stop tubs drying out and makes an excellent rockery or bed mulch. It’s soft in the sun and glossy in the rain.
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“This particular project is part of a collection of work aimed at upgrading our parks system east of Hwy 75,” Parks & Recreation Director Michael Kowski said in an email.
The $3.1 million Cottonwood Park redesign project is funded through parkland dedication fees as well as through the McKinney Community Development Corp., Kowski said.
Work on the park, which is located at 212 McMakin St., McKinney, began in April and is expected to finish before the end of the year. The renovations were outlined in the McKinney 2017 Parks Master Plan, Kowski said. The plan was developed with guidance from various public input meetings. Cottonwood Park was identified among 10 parks in McKinney that would benefit from renovations. The other parks are North Park, Mary Will Craig Park, Murphy Park, Wattley Park, Finch Park, Old Settlers Park, Towne Lake Park, E.A. Randles Park and Katherine B. Winniford Park.
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Editor's note: A previous version of this article stated that a Nancy Lieberman Dream Court would be included in the renovations. That information was incorrect and a different multi-use court will be installed instead.


Preserving wall structures perform an assortment of functions, from making an appealing garden to helping avoid erosion as well as flooding. This form of property may likewise increase a home’s market value.
This retaining wall surface utilizes different hues of block for an unique appearance. Using the round-edged bricks offers the style a comfy feeling.
Keeping walls are solid structures made to always keep a hill, incline or mound of planet in position. They are actually a wonderful option for stabilising dirt to avoid destruction, which may lead to grand slams, and also they are actually utilized in building ventures on sloping sites and also to provide help for natural pitches in danger of failure. Retaining walls are actually often crafted and built to higher development criteria. They must make up side the planet pressure (the stress put in horizontally on the wall surface due to the ground), bearing, gliding and rescinding forces. retaining wall tacoma
Traditional keeping wall surfaces are actually constructed of cinder block along with a smooth coping. This offers the wall surfaces an aesthetic finish as well as helps to decrease abrasive forces from rainwater or even groundwater infiltration responsible for the wall structure. Keeping walls might be built of various materials, consisting of stonework, rock and concrete.
Before constructing a retaining wall, it is very important to speak with an expert. They may help you decide which form of preserving wall is actually best for your residential or commercial property, taking into consideration elements such as the material you will just like the wall surface to be actually created from and the surface around your home.
When building a retaining wall, you must always observe neighborhood and state rules. To organize structure, denote the place where you aim to create along with posts and also string, resting it at what will certainly be your retaining wall surface’s peak; take back 2 feet from this factor, extent garden material over the region, then get rid of the soil; administer about 2 inches of bottom, which ought to equal along with a woodworker’s level and jam it down.
Keeping wall surfaces assist stabilize slopes, making all of them more usable for landscape design. They additionally produce it easier to create on sloping ground or make terraced yards and also outside living areas for your household.
But, like every other framework that reinforces a great deal of body weight, the preserving wall needs to be actually created and constructed properly to prevent destruction. Erosion can develop for a lot of main reasons, consisting of unsatisfactory concept or even development, climate designs as well as soil ailments. A qualified landscape professional as well as designer must always be associated with the preparation procedure.
Making use of the right components is actually essential to the results of your keeping wall surface. Some options consist of mortared, cast in location or pre-cast concrete walls. However, these are actually inflexible and won’t stretch with adjustments in the environment. They also have a shorter life expectancy than additional versatile components, like wood, as well as may come to be home to rodents or grass.
Selecting the appropriate component for your retaining wall will definitely depend on your personal desires as well as style. Block keeping wall structures use a range of choices that can easily satisfy any kind of type, coming from standard to present day. For instance, our Estate Divisio retaining wall surface block possesses a rough-hewn texture that incorporates a rustic artistic to your yard. Alternatively, brick is a historic property component that offers durability and also adaptability as well as goes well with virtually any sort of design of architecture or landscaping. Having said that, brick maintaining wall structures call for special focus to drainage. They need to be actually made along with a minimum required of twelve inches of rough backfill, like crushed rocks or even stone accumulations, to make certain correct drain.
Water drainage is vital in preserving wall structures due to the fact that it reduces the amount of your time you are going to spend fixing erosion concerns dued to water pooling responsible for the wall. In enhancement, a good drainage unit are going to maintain the wall structurally sound as well as prevent it from breaking down due to too much dampness.
The easiest way to provide drain is along with perforated piping. This type of pipeline is set up in the backfill and also possesses holes throughout its own span, which allows water to run away through them when it trickles from behind the wall. It may be placed directly in the backfill or even established at a mild decrease. This kind of drain is actually most helpful in completely dry areas and soft sand or even well-drained dirts, yet it might be required for various other web site disorders as well.
It is additionally significant to possess a granular product such as gravel or crushed rock in the backfill of the preserving wall surface to permit effortless drain. Christofora recommends 12 inches or even additional of this particular coarse-grained product to guarantee correct drain as well as lower the risk of water harm to the framework.
It is actually additionally a great idea to put in a ground drain. These are stone concrete pipes that possess a pipeline leading away from them, and they may be included in the foundation of the maintaining wall at any sort of elevation. If you have any type of worries concerning the water drainage for your keeping wall structure, speak with a qualified engineer to assess your soil type as well as environment and also find out if it demands a footing drain or other drainage body.
The elegance of a correctly created and constructed keeping wall surface is actually that it can not just prevent harmful ground destruction, sloped yards and grand slams, but it can include value to your property. The possibilities for preserving walls are actually virtually limitless, coming from all-natural stone to created block, and also even spending plan helpful gabion wall surfaces which utilize an iron crate layout full of stone or even concrete.
Cosmetically, a retaining wall structure can suit any design, from typical garden concepts to contemporary sophistication. They may be created in an assortment of products, featuring concrete blocks, timber, block as well as rock. There are actually additionally a wide variety of design opportunities, coming from rounded walls that soften the appeal to upright product lines that make a sense of establishment.
Aesthetics is a limb of ideology that takes care of the arts as well as more particularly, the understanding of beauty. In modern conditions, it is mainly worried with just how our team experience the many things around our company as well as whether they are actually thought about “attractive” or even “stylish.” This is the basis for just how our team identify what proves out or even not. Having said that, much more generally talking, it is an ideology that looks at an amount of subjects connected to exactly how our team view the world, including fine art and nature. Aesthetics is a style that tries to recognize why folks enjoy particular artworks or design while others do not.


The Outside Living team is driven to create beautiful and functional design solutions for our clients.
We recognise that each client has different dreams and each space provides unique opportunities and potential.
We strive to provide this service with minimum fuss.
If you're looking for a fast growing small shrub with lots of continuous flowers, try a Salvia. There are up to 500 varieties of Salvia, but the ones we love most would have to be Salvia leucantha for it's grey/green foliage and soft velvet like long flowers in either purple or white.


Sunday, April 30
Pinus flexilis 'Vanderwolf's Pyramid'
Unique pine with long, twisted, silvery blue-green needles. The unusual coloring makes it a great lawn specimen. Very upright, columnar habit. Slow grower reaching 20 feet tall and 12-plus feet wide.Zone: 2 - 7
Height x Width: 20' x 12'
Foliage & Bloom Colors


Over the next twenty years, our regeneration plans will transform some of the most deprived areas of London. This will include Meridian Water, a £6 billion development delivering 10,000 new homes and creating 6,700 new jobs.
We have set up a Place and Design Quality Panel to support our vision to:
- make Enfield a better place to live and work
- promote high quality design and sustainable development
- protect Enfield's unique character
The panel will be made up of industry experts who will offer advice and provide clarity on decision making. They will give advice on placemaking, urban design quality and the sustainability of developments.
Though the panel have no legal function their advice will be considered in our planning decision making process.
The panel's objectives will be to:
- support well designed, sustainable buildings and public spaces
- review pre-application schemes and encourage applicants to bring schemes early
- consider and comment on major planning applications
- help with design excellence and a Design Framework for Enfield
- offer the chance for schemes to be reviewed
- give support to placemaking for the Meridian Water Placebook
The Enfield Design Panel is made up of two panel chairs and 38 panel members. These are professionals drawn from the public and private sectors, who can provide knowledge in:
- urban design and placemaking
- landscape architecture
- town planning
- inclusive access
- environmental sustainability
- infrastructure design and delivery
- development delivery
To avoid any conflicts of interest, panel members have signed a confidentiality agreement and conflict of interest declaration as part of the appointment process.


I love this time of year in Peirce’s Woods, even though it feels like a non-stop race to pull all the weeds before they go to seed. The beauty of the woods in bloom makes me forget all that. Suddenly all the flowers in Peirce’s Woods have opened all at once. Peirce’s Woods is an art form garden, composed with native plants. The central design theme is large horizontal sweeps of groundcovers balancing the strong vertical lines of the mature tree trunks. Most of our native woodland flowers take advantage of the brief period in early spring before the trees fully leaf out to grow, flower and set seed. The two main groundcovers currently stealing the show are sweeps of white foamflowers (Tiarella) and ‘Sherwood Purple’ creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera).


- USDA Hardiness Zones 3a - 8b
- Height 4 - 6 Feet Tall
- Spread 4 - 6 Feet Wide
The 'Little Lamb' Hydrangea by Proven Winners ColorChoice® has pink and white panicle shaped flowers. The flowers start white, and turn pink in the fall. These flowers are unique compared to other panicle hydrangeas, because the blooms are much more delicate and compact than usual.
The shrub is from Belgium, and truly unique. This is a compact shrub, that produces very pretty flowers that are great for cut flower arrangements, either fresh or dried out. The shrubs are very reliable to bloom every year, and are even drought tolerant, which is rare for a hydrangea.
Little Lamb Hydrangea Care
These hydrangeas can adapt to a wide range of soils. These prefer well drained soil, but can handle most any conditions. These hydrangeas require much less moisture than a typical hydrangea.
Pruning Little Lamb Hydrangeas should be done in late winter or early spring. Fertilize these in early spring with a slow release fertilizer designed for woody plants, like trees or roses.
Little Lamb Hydrangea Spacing
These shrubs should be planted 6 to 8 feet apart, center on center. If you choose to grow these as a hydrangea privacy hedge, plant these 5 to 6 feet apart, center on center. These also do well in garden planters, due to their drought tolerant attributes.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb' Plant Facts
|USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
|Flower Color(s): Pink, White
|Bloom Period: Summer
|Foliage Color(s): Green
|Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
|Height: 4-6 Feet
|Spread: 4-6 Feet
|Spacing: 6-8 Feet
|Blooms On: New Wood
|Shrub Type: Deciduous
|Type: Panicle Hydrangea
|Scientific Name: Hydrangea paniculata USPP 15,395
|Common Name: Little Lamb Hydrangea
|Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice®
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
For more detailed information, please click here.
Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Time of Order:
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.


I am very pleased with the garden design and build completion provided by Vialii Garden Design. They have exceeded expectations in the design and execution of the work. I recommend them highly, as I found them to be professional, knowledgeable, talented, honest and hardworking with excellent, ongoing communication skills.
Ms M, Larbert
The garden is looking wonderful thank you. We are very pleased with it especially the bench/planters, a lovely spot to have a cup of tea!
Mr & Mrs R, Dunblane
We’re absolutely delighted with the end result. We had an idea in our heads and Michael & Jill just made it even better. Joe and Ross worked extremely hard and were very polite and respectful not only to us, but to our garden/home too. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Vialii Garden Design to anyone…….. Pity there’s been no sunny weather since the garden was finished, but we can still enjoy it from inside our home.
Mr & Mrs A, Larbert
Thanks once again for the plans, we are over the moon and are so grateful for all the work you have put into them. It feels like a huge step forward to have a master plan.
Mr & Mrs L, Bridge of Allan
I couldn’t be more pleased with the work you have done. Your attention to detail is wonderful. I will have a lot of pleasure in the garden. You have given me all I asked for and more. The workmanship is second to none.
Mrs G, Stirling
Our garden is looking fabulous! Thank you for listening to us and giving us what we had not been able to achieve, without you.
Mr & Mrs S, Larbert
We are absolutely delighted with the work carried out to transform our small garden into a modern, contemporary, low maintenance space with bespoke seating and gorgeous plants. The team are professional, creative and full of ideas. Everything was done on schedule and we were kept informed of progress from start to finish. We love our new garden and highly recommend Vialii Garden Design.
PS the cats love it too!
Jackie & David, Stirling
We are getting lots of pleasure from the garden – great design, good workmanship- and we are looking forward to the planting. Thanks again to the team.
Mr & Mrs C, Bridge of Allan
Thank you very much for the lovely job you have made of the patio. I could not be more delighted. Even in the rain the colours of the stone are quite amazing. Also you made a great job tidying up after work was over.
Mrs D, Stirling
I just wanted to let you and Michael know that the garden is blooming fabulously – we love being out in it. It has made the space so much more usable for us all (especially in this lovely weather!!)
Mrs K, Dunblane
You were right Michael, I do love the pots now and I am sure they will look even better when the surrounding shrubs become more mature. Once again thanks to you and your team for a perfect job, I will certainly be recommending you to other people.
Miss S, Stirling
Linsey and I are delighted with the way things are coming along, we can see how this is finally going to be a useable space for us and more importantly, Thea. We can’t wait to see it finished, but we couldn’t be happier with the progress so far and the way things are starting to look. The Gabion baskets have been a great idea from a design perspective, we really like the way they look and that it was a “green” way to reuse a lot of the old rubble from the garden. I am glad the lads talked me out of filling them though, that was a bit more complex than I had anticipated! It would be remiss of me not to say again how happy we’ve been with you and the lads for the way you have gone about the work in general. The guys are always happy to have a chat to explain how things are coming or what is needed, letting us know what is happening next etc. (and are just generally nice guys) and obviously you have kept us in the loop as well, both on email/phone and when you are on site. I know you’ll consider that normal, good customer practice, but in my experience it’s certainly not always the norm, so I feel like I should highlight it positively when people are doing it so well, rather than simply take it for granted! It’s been a pleasure to be involved in so far, which given the scale of work and scary (for us) budget could easily have been far more stressful. That there’s been little stress at all speaks volumes for how you and your team have gone about it. So thank you.
Mr McM, Alloa
We absolutely love the garden! We can’t thank you and Michael enough – and Connor and the rest of the team of course.
Mrs K, Dunblane
The garden is beautiful – even better than i imagined it would be. Thank you so much for the design and build. I’m not sure which bit i love best – the garage wall, the water feature, the path, the patios, the plants…Please also send a huge thank you to the team – they were a pleasure to have around and always worked so diligently.
Mrs McA, Stirling
The garden is lovely and we are very pleased with the plants and all the work done by yourselves and the staff.
Ms A, Perth
On completion of a new extension to our home, the garden needed updating to match. You took our ideas, added to them and came up with a design that fully delivered what we had envisioned. We are really enjoying being in the garden and the views of it from our house. The pleached hedge, pencil conifers, sculptures and beautiful planting create lovely perspectives from the various seating areas. Connor, Jordan and Aroa were a pleasure to work with and they have left us with a top quality result.
Dr & Mrs W, Bridge of Allan
The garden is looking pretty amazing!! Thank you very very much! Looks like something out of grand designs!! So impressed! All my neighbours have commented on how great it looks.
Mrs D, Larbert
I still smile every time I come into the garden, it’s maturing beautifully.
Ms C, Stirling
I’m very pleased with the garden; at last I have space I can use.
Mrs S, Callander
What a super job! It all looks great – the existing trees etc look much smarter for a good (educated!) prune and the new plants, pots, stone arrangements are all really lovely. I am very pleased with the garden – lovely hard landscape design and great planting plan. It really opens up the space, is practical for the dogs, and the plants you have selected are lovely.
Mrs McL, Stirling


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How To Create A Border From Scratch Workshop
May 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm£55.00
Be inspired, and get confident on how to create beautiful plant filled borders from scratch
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This is a full day workshop where you will learn how to design and create a plant filled border using design techniques from Nicky at TWIGZ Design. She will guide and inspire you to create your very own garden border. With over a decade of garden design and horticulture experience, you can be sure you are in expert hands.
Soil testing, compass readings, measuring, plotting, plant selection, colour and design symbols.
This is both a theoretical and hands-on workshop so be prepared to get your hands a little dirty. The workshop is held in the marquee and museum gardens.
There will be breaks for you to grab coffee and lunch at the on-site café.
PLEASE WEAR SUITABLE FOOTWEAR AND OUTDOOR CLOTHING. PLEASE ALSO BRING:
A pencil, rubber, ruler and a tape measure.


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Creating landscapes that inspire requires striking a delicate balance between serving modern needs and preserving the grace of nature. Jonite brings the sensory and practical qualities of stoneto your landscapes, imparting a visually soft appearance which feels luxurious to the touch. With Jonite, there isn’t any better solution to complement function with form. Our designers work together with your idea, moved by the shapes and contours of the landscape to create durable and functional channel grates, sump covers, tree grates and pool grates that serve to promote the beauty of the surroundings.Touching this matte finish is much like stroking the curves of natural stone, transforming spaces into showcases for elegant material inspired by nature.
Our Jonite Creative Grates inspire originality on a different level. A range of more creative designs also have been designed for enhanced sensibilities.These creative grates are suitable strictly for pedestrian use at 6KN static loading (i.e. approximately eight people standing on one piece of grate). However, heavy loading capacities are achievable with customised solutions from our Custom Design Services.Should you need to look for somethings special, Jonite’s Custom Design Services is always well prepared to embark on the difficulty of customising a design exclusively for you.
Professional grating manufacturer that puts the art into your drain cover and drain grating.Visit our website for our full range of gratings and street furniture. Check out the United States Association of Architects. Jonite created the world’s first stone homogeneous floor trap, achieving desired spontaneity with functional designs.
If you need quality grating products, please visit our website for all of your landscaping needs.


Hygrinz is one of the best landscape designers in Bangalore. We provide a wide range of services such as landscape design, garden planning, garden maintenance, gardening consultancy and horticulture consultation. Our expert team of landscapers will help you achieve your dream garden by bringing out the best from your property and surroundings.
We have been serving the residents of this city for over 3 years now and we are proud to be associated with some of the leading builders and garden developers including many more reputed clients. We are experts in providing top-notch
Our team is well trained to deliver an impeccable level of service throughout the duration of your project without fail. You can rely on our expertise and experience to ensure that your home or business premises turns into a beautiful paradise!


Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Carribean Inspired Beach House
This sweet little Newport Beach bungalow was recently given a new breath of life. Despite its water wise plant palette, we were still able to create a lush feeling landscape. The dramatic hardscape was created through pattern and texture, using the basic materials of stucco and concrete. Stay tuned for more images of the backyard in the coming weeks.


Since starting eSquared Lighting Design in January 2004, we have designed and managed a wide variety of project types including residences, offices, retail, mixed use, worship, and landscapes. We have made a conscious decision to work on a wide range of project types instead of specializing in one architectural niche. This diversity keeps the team knowledgeable about the latest lighting techniques and technologies, bringing creativity and freshness to each project. We have a client-based approach to design that strives to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and seamlessly integrated into daily use.
About our company
Award Winning Lighting Design
The team at eSquared Lighting Design, is involved in all phases of a project, from schematic design through construction and post occupancy. The primary focus is to achieve the highest quality illuminated environments through effective communication with Clients and Design Teams to simultaneously meeting the Architect’s aesthetic desires, the programmatic requirements, and lighting budget. eSquared Lighting offers creative design, effective and concise lighting documentation for a successful lighting installation.
Since 2004, eSquared Lighting has designed and managed a wide variety of projects including commercial, production and post-production spaces, residential, retail, places of worship, multi-unit dwellings, assisted living homes, building facades, and exterior landscapes.
eSquared Lighting has made a conscious decision to create a broad based and project diverse portfolio, not specializing in one architectural niche. This diversity keeps the firm aware of all cutting-edge lighting techniques and brings creativity and freshness to each project. When the client walks into a completed project and comments on the feel and atmosphere of the space without identifying any particular features, our job is complete. The design team worked together to create an environment where each design discipline is seamlessly integrated.
In addition to an accomplished commercial design portfolio, eSquared Lighting has developed numerous residential projects treating the owner-clients to the team’s comforting and efficient management style. The firm’s residential design work ranges from ultra-modern to mountain lodge vernacular and are located throughout the United States.
Dynamically Colored Environments
The story of light cannot be told in just two dimensions; humans perceive more than mere light and dark.


Park Łazienkowski was created in the 17th century, and the Łazienkowski Palace was completed in 1689. It’s a lovely large park to explore, and provides a nice contrast to the urban city.
Belweder Palace can be seen in the background of the photo below. Between 1989 and 1994, the Polish president resided here.
RED squirrels – a rare sight for an English person!
The statues outside the Łazienkowski Palace (pałac Łazienkowski)


Kerbs and garden edging can make a big difference to the look, feel and maintenance of domestic and commercial properties.
They help create distinct pathways and bedding areas, while maintaining the order of each pavement for driveways, gardens and playgrounds. If you want to transform your exteriors and help increase its value, then our garden edging and kerbing services in Perth are ideal for you.
We have flexible designs, from flowing curves and contours to straight lines, allowing you to customise according to the dimensions of your front and backyard. During installation, our team will only cause minimal disturbance to your property and existing landscape. You can still enjoy the peace in your home, while we work.
Depending on the size and specifications of your project, our team strives to finish them in the shortest time possible without sacrificing quality. If you need anything additional, you can tell us beforehand and we’ll look into it right away.
Need help in improving your floor exteriors? You came to the right place
We have a range of natural stone materials for your kerbs and garden edging. All these are of high quality and are available in different colours and textures. You don’t have to worry about complementing them with the design of your exteriors, we’ll make our Perth garden kerbing and edging services work for you instead.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or would like to ask for a quote. Our team is always available to accommodate your needs.


This is a great way to add beauty and function to any existing swimming pool. “Raised” simply means that the level of the spa water is higher than the level of the swimming pool. Thus, it’s a natural feature to allow the water from the spa to “spillover” into the swimming pool.
Most swimming pool spas are custom built from concrete (shotcrete), but pre-manufactured fiberglass spillover spas are also available in many parts of the country.
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If you’re going for a complete landscape project or just focusing on a driveway or patio, we want you to be satisfied with the results.
We spend the extra time to fully understand what you want and how you want the project to look before we present your quotation proposal for the project. You get an idea of the costs involved to transform your space before having to make any decisions.
Here’s how it works:
Now it’s time to enjoy the outside space
Once the projects all complete you can now get out to enjoy the new areas created by us regardless of the size as we feel every space should be enjoyed to it’s full potential.


Explore Beautiful Gardens of Italy’s Countryside
Explore some of the most beautiful gardens in Italy, if not the world. Escorted by both local and renowned horticulturists, you will visit gardens that are the quintessence of the Italian lifestyle.
In addition to visits to the more renowned gardens, you can enjoy a more intimate experience where you are introduced to the owners and head gardeners of breathtaking private villas.
Whether you select a one-day tour or decide to immerse yourself in an itinerary that extends from Lake Como to Sicily, you will spend your time in a world of incomparable beauty.


Utah has a semi-arid climate, which means that land receives less rainfall, although not as much as desert climates. Nonetheless, water has a higher value in this state than in others. Homeowners like you should reduce water usage. You should save it for more essential needs at home, such as hygiene and cleaning. To do that, you may want to consider switching from grass to gravel for your Utah house’s lawn.
Water Wasted on Grass
The American dream always includes a wide green lawn where you can relax and where your children can play. Although grass does make a pretty picture of a home, a completely green lawn requires copious amounts of water. In a semi-arid state, that lawn becomes a water sink.
Lean into Hardscaped Designs
You can save up on water if you simply change from softscaping to hardscaping. Now, before going into this further, you have to understand that this shift only means lessening the amount of grass in your home. A home lawn filled with concrete and rocks will look less appealing and be less enjoyable. With a heavy emphasis on foundation and concrete and a little strategic placement of grass and plants, you can achieve a balance that would cost you less water.
Besides water savings, a hardscaped lawn brings other long-term perks. You can forget mostly about maintenance. You only need to water the grass and plants you incorporated. Even better, you can use the lawn year-round, especially when you use the hardscaping as an outdoor extension of your home. You can have a barbecue during summer or lounge around a firepit during winter.
Plan for the Change
With all these benefits of hardscaping, the question remains, how do you go about using rocks and gravel? First, you can decide what you want to do with your hardscape. As hinted earlier, you can build a deck, patio, outdoor kitchen, or a firepit. For gardens, you can have your plants and have stone paths twisting around and about the plants.
Pick Your Rocks
When you have decided what you want out of your hardscaping, you can easily choose the material you want. Your plan will naturally narrow down your options to a couple of materials. To help you further pick material, you can think about the style you want your hardscaping to display. Sleek and modern hardscaping lean towards square and rectangular slabs. Otherwise, you can mix and match the material to create an eye-catching lawn.
Expect the Expenses
For you not to be startled by the costs of a hardscaping project, you can expect the following numbers to come up. Per square foot, you may have to pay anywhere between seven to 22 dollars. You will have to pay more when you choose more expensive materials and more complicated designs.
Despite the considerable expense of hardscaping your lawn, the water savings you will make and the other benefits you can enjoy will make the shift worthwhile. Water has a high value in the state; you need the water more than your green lawn. Without the latter, you can have all the water that you need for yourself and your family.


What is a buffer zone and what is its purpose?
Buffer zones are designated areas used to protect sensitive landscape patches (e.g., wetlands, wildlife reserves) from negative external pressures.
What is the meaning of buffer zone land?
A transitional area of land between two distinct land uses or types used to lessen the impact of one land use type on another.
What is buffer zone vegetation?
Riparian buffers are the natural vegetation from the edge of the stream bank out through the riparian zone. The vegetative zone serves as a buffer to pollutants entering a stream from runoff, controls erosion, and provides habitat and nutrient input into the stream.
What is an example of a buffer zone?
In political science, an area between two antagonists that is put in place so they do not attack each other. A famous example of a buffer zone is the demilitarized zone separating North and South Korea. Occasionally, the buffer zone is a third country.
What is buffer zone agroforestry?
It is generally believed that forest resources are the major source of livelihood for those communities living adjacent to it. Buffer zone Agroforestry is one of the natural resource conservation strategy that is becoming popular for forest conservation.
What are buffer zones made of?
Buffer zones and river corridors A healthy riparian zone will have a mixture of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees extending back from the bank for at least 10 metres, preferably more. These areas are called ’buffer zones’ in an agricultural context – the area between farmed crops or grazing and the river-bank.
What is another word for buffer zone?
Find another word for buffer-zone. In this page you can discover 6 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for buffer-zone, like: neutral-zone, area of separation, demilitarized zone, line of demarcation, bz and buffer.
What is core zone and buffer zone?
A) Core zone includes the protected areas, and are represented by the biosphere reserves. B) Buffer zone includes the area which surrounds the core area. The activities which are allowed, they help to protect it. C) Manipulation zone is the outermost area of the biosphere reserve.


Patio Paver Design and Installation Sandusky Ohio
Our mission is to provide the best contracting experience you’ve ever had. We approach every project as if it were our own home or place of business.
Our experience includes patio pavers, retaining walls and paver sealer. So if you are looking for a Sandusky Ohio paver company that services North East Ohio, you have come to the right place.
The Proof Is In The Work.
Take a look at some of the projects below that we have completed over the years.


We take pride in maintaining a high level of quality in every phase of a project, from preliminary design to the successful completion of construction. This is provided by the direct involvement in each phase of the project, including Preliminary Design, Design Development, Construction Drawings, Bidding, and Construction Administration. One architect leads a design team that works directly with the client throughout a project to insure continuity and ease of communication. This direct communication allows the design team members to respond quickly and effectively to the clientґs needs, and translate the program requirements into an aesthetically pleasing, and functionally efficient, environment.
Our firm is skilled in managing diverse projects which require a full complement of architectural and related professional services, including landscape and site design, interior design, space planning, and construction administration. Our computers are capable of running all the latest CAD programs, including Autocad. In addition to talented and knowledgeable staff, we work closely with professional consultants to provide thorough civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering design.
We enjoy creating a new element of architecture and the renovation of existing structures and are proud of our ability to solve clientґs problems, while maintaining design integrity. Our ultimate goal is a project we are all pleased with and gaining our clientґs complete satisfaction.


Climate-adaptive Design Process
Climate-adaptive design is a three-phase process to inspire, advance and implement climate adaptation and resiliency projects in Hudson Riverfront communities.
Phase I: Inspiring change with the Climate-adaptive Design Studio
Outcome: concept design boards, educational materials
The Climate-adaptive Design (CaD) Studio is a program led by Professor Josh Cerra, Cornell University Landscape Architecture Department, in partnership with the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program. The CaD Studio links Cornell University graduate and undergraduate students in landscape architecture with high flood-risk Hudson Riverfront communities to explore design alternatives for more climate-resilient and connected waterfront areas. Community stakeholders are engaged throughout the studio to help inform the design process and support more usable results for the municipality that the student design teams are partnered with. The purpose of this phase is to engage and inspire communities to adapt to our changing climate using natural and nature-based solutions.
- Watch a 5-minute video on the CaD Studio
- Visit our webpage on the CaD Studio
- View concept design boards and educational materials from previous CaD studios
- View a StoryMap about the Poughkeepsie studio
The CaD Studio has visited eight waterfront areas in six municipalities in the Hudson Valley since 2015.
Phase II: Advancing Climate-adaptive Design
Outcome: detailed and implementable project designs with cost estimates that are legally and technically feasible and have community support
The NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program and NEIWPCC support a consultant, in partnership with the municipality, to engage diverse stakeholders, review and select Climate-adaptive Design concepts, and design an implementable project at a specific site or sites. The purpose of this phase is to position projects for implementation (Phase III, not supported by this project) by providing preliminary designs with cost estimates and an implementation strategy complete with materials necessary for preliminary regulatory review and applying for possible future state or federal funding for final engineering, permitting and construction. Visit our webpage on CaD Phase II.
The Design Advancement program has visited four municipalities in the Hudson Valley since 2019.
Phase III: Implementing Climate-adaptive Design (future concept)
Outcome: final design and construction of a Climate-adaptive Design
The NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program envisions the municipality or landowner implementing projects developed in Phase II, possibly with the help of funding from Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), DEC, Department of State (DOS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other state or federal agencies.
- Visit our webpage on Funding climate adaptation and resilience
- Learn about climate adaptation projects that have already been implemented on the Hudson: Sustainable Shorelines Case Studies: Demonstration Site Network and Scenic Hudson’s climate-adapted Long Dock Park in Beacon, NY
Implementation of a CaD project is yet to occur.


A modern house is designed with minimalist and simple touch but functional. We may adore a home with well-designed landscaping and an outdoor pool to get more relaxing time. Like this following home picture with amazing design for a young couple with children. It has both, function and aesthetic values. Check out further!


Easy Ways to use Trees to Enhance your Home
We love having a garden. It is great to be able to get outside anytime we want. There is something especially nice about being able to eat outside. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, it is well worth your while investing a little time and money in keeping it looking nice.
An easy way to do this is to plant a tree or two. They can be used to enhance your outdoor spaces in several ways. Below are some of our favourites.
Create somewhere shady for everyone to sit under
Fast-growing shade trees look wonderful and are very practical too. Once mature you can set up some sort of seating under it and enjoy the shade. It really feels much cooler under a tree like this. It typically feels between 7 and 15 degrees cooler when you are under a big tree. This is the case even though a thermometer will only show a difference in the air temperature of 1 or 2 degrees. The fact that the ground is cooler and there is more moisture in the air under a tree work together to make you feel much more comfortable.
Using trees to protect your privacy
If your garden is overlooked by your neighbours, you can potentially use some trees to block their view a little. They do not have to be super large to be effective. In fact, they should not be huge. If they are there is a risk that they could block out some of the light and make your garden and your neighbour’s too shaded. But, the right privacy trees will enhance your garden and theirs. You will both benefit from more privacy and having a splash of green to enjoy year-round.
Somewhere to play
Kids love playing in and around trees. If you plant a big enough one, a few years down the line there may be the opportunity to construct a tree house. Provided the structure is not solely supported by the tree the trunk does not have to be particularly thick. If you do want to get one built in your garden, take a look at this article.
Feed your family
Fruit trees look fantastic, especially the varieties that blossom in the springtime. They are good for the environment too. Like all trees, they cleanse the air and if you eat the fruit they produce you will be saving on food miles too.
Regardless of what type of tree you want to buy, it is wise to take your time. Once a tree is established digging it out will not be easy. It can cost a lot of money to get this done. Besides which it never feels good to have a tree chopped down.
So, it is best to avoid this situation by making sure that the tree that you buy and plant is really suitable for your home and garden. Fortunately, good advice is not hard to find. The best tree nurseries do not mind taking the time to discuss your needs and make suggestions. That includes the ones that sell online.
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Our colored mulches are very popular. We use a base product of all natural tree grindings and ground white wood. We use a high quality, premium long lasting colorant that is non toxic and environmentally safe. Our Red Dye mulch comes in 2 cubic foot size bag.
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Glendurgan Gardens, owned by the National Trust, is set in a wooded valley sweeping steeply down to the Helford River estuary, culminating at the tiny village of Durgan, and is famous for its Victorian maze and subtropical plants. It is close to the village of Mawnan Smith.
Glendurgan is stunning anytime of the year, but in spring and summer the azaleas and rhododendrons are at their most spectacular along with swathes of bluebells and primroses.
There are two main paths running down through the garden, and a map is provided showing paths best for pushchairs, or where there are steps etc. The laurel maze designed in 1833 and Giant’s Stride are two features of the garden that are particularly popular with children.
The dream like vista awaiting you as you reach the village of Durgan on the Helford River is unforgettable, the perfect place to relax before the walk back up the garden, have a picnic and paddle your toes.
The village is also owned by the National Trust, and is therefore is totally unspoiled by tourism or development.
After a sojourn in Durgan, you can then complete your walk back up through the garden, enjoying views of the ‘cattle rush’ and maze.
After you’ve enjoyed exploring the garden relax in the tea room for light snacks, cakes and drinks. The shop has some lovely gifts and plants for sale too. We can guarantee you’ll love Glendurgan Gardens!
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Plumbago Plant. Plumbago is a vigorous grower. How fast does plumbago grow?
The blue plumbago bush is officially known as plumbago auriculata. To stop plumbago from spreading too much, prune the plant hard in late winter or early spring. Cape plumbago grows to a height of 3.0m, with a spread of 1.5m.
Species In This Genus Can Be Grown For Different Purposes Such As Houseplants, Woody Or Herbaceous Perennials, And Groundcovers.
The blue plumbago is technically known as the cape blue plumbago by horticultural industry nerds like me. To stop plumbago from spreading too much, prune the plant hard in late winter or early spring. Plumbago auriculata, commonly known as cape leadwort, is native to south africa, but is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Feed And Water Plumbago Plants Regularly.
Capensis, which was the name given by the botanist thunberg in 1794.however, the plant had already been named auriculata by lamarck in 1786 in what was known as the. Plumbago auriculata is the classic blue plumbago, native to south africa. Plumbago is a superb vine noted for both its flowers and its foliage.
How Fast Does Plumbago Grow?
Plumbago plants have flowers in different colors depending upon the species. Plumbago plant grows in acidic soil. (for pale blue flowered cape plumbago, see plumbago auriculata.) tolerate inconsistent watering.
The Name Plumbago Is Derived From Plumbum Meaning Lead, Referring To It Being A Supposed Cure For Lead Poisoning.
The blue plumbago bush is officially known as plumbago auriculata. The plumbago plant can work in most climates as a perennial or annual. Plumbago isn't classed as an invasive plant.
Fertilizer Is For The Growth Of The Plant And Makes The Root Stronger.
One of the few truly blue flowers. They can be chosen for their white, pink, red, purple, or blue colors. The white plumbago (plumbago auriculata ‘alba’) looks similar;


Our construction team has just finished up works at Fenton on Fenton, a design and construct commercial landscaping project for a brand new residential development in Fairfield, only 4km from the Brisbane CBD.
We ensured our client’s vision was realised in the final product with close client partnership and consistent consultation. We aimed to ensure that both the complex communal space and the private courtyard feels like home for the residents.
The final project involved a mix of earthworks, hardscaping, and softscaping. We designed and installed a series of trellising in each ground level unit’s courtyard to disguise the retaining wall. This trellising system also added a pop of nature for each ground level resident. We further transformed the streetscape with new turfing and planting.
This project was especially difficult due to narrow workspaces and access restrictions. Our team did a marvelous job and completed the project on schedule and to budget, with the highest quality of finishes and immaculate detailing.
Thank you to Bill Engwirda Developments for having us on board, we look forward to seeing how this site flourishes!


City parks officials said they are extending the closure of some parts of Kakaako Waterfront Park another month for additional maintenance. The new reopening date is scheduled for March 2.
The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation said renovations to the public restrooms, and repaving of the parking lots are expected to be done by the end of this month.
But projects, such as concrete work, irrigation improvements, additional tree trimming and lighting repairs, are ongoing.
The closure of the Kakaako park began on Nov. 1 of last year, the official day the park was transferred from the Hawaii Community Development Authority to Honolulu. Honolulu acquired 16 parcels, including Kakaako Gateway Parks, Kakaako Waterfront Park, Kewalo Basin Park, the adjoining parking lots, and three roadways — Ohe, Olomehani and Ahui streets.
At that time, city officials had said parts of the park would undergo repairs, and that it would reopen to the public on Feb. 3.
“We thank the public and organizations neighboring the park for their continued patience and understanding while these improvements are being conducted,” said DPR in a statement.


For almost four decades, Jeanne Hannah has been working tirelessly to create and maintain a streamside wildlife sanctuary at her home on Cottage Lake Creek in Woodinville. Jeanne’s garden, which has won prizes and praise on garden tours in past years, is an example of how Pacific Northwest native plants can be seamlessly integrated into a landscaped garden.
Besides being an avid gardener, Jeanne is also a dedicated steward of the land: before the house was even built on her land, she was already planning the 105-feet long and 20-feet wide buffer along the stream, which was denuded of any plants at the time. Jeanne’s effort went beyond restoring the buffer on her property: she was also one of the members of the Bear Creek Basin Plan Citizen Advisory Committee and a volunteer for King County’s Salmon Watcher Program (which discontinued in 2015).
Jeanne developed her planting plans by considering the colors of flowers, foliage, and bark, as well as flowering time and fragrance. The plant palette is a mixture of PNW native species, such as red osier dogwood, salmonberry, and mock orange, intermingled with ornamental species, like rhododendrons cultivars, Kousa dogwood, and dawn redwood. Jeanne has participated in KCD’s Annual Native Plant Sale for years and has installed thousands of native plants in the buffer over time. This buffer has grown wider over the years and is now a lush and diverse habitat for wildlife, and is providing shade for the stream to keep the water cool for aquatic organisms. With the improved condition of the stream, it was not surprising when Jeanne saw the return of sockeye, Chinook, and trout, to the stream. Seeing birds and wildlife using the restored habitat was one of the highlights for Jeanne. She has observed a wide variety of animals, such as wood ducks, humming birds, great blue heron, muskrat, and the list goes on!
Jeanne is also an advocate for not watering the lawn during the dry season – the yellowing of her lawn at the end of the summer is just another indication of the change of season, and a sign telling her that it is time for the annual pig roast that she hosts at her house! She uses every opportunity she has to educate friends and neighbors about the benefits of restoring streamside habitats, planting native species, and eliminating the use of lawn chemicals and sprays, as well as the importance of doing proper research prior to planting so as not to inadvertently installing invasive species. Taking actions to protect the natural habitat is even more pressing now with climate change, and as she observed the fish count in the stream dwindling since the surge of numbers in the early days.
We applaud Jeanne and individuals like her across King County who not only take the initiative to enhance the natural habitat on their own property, but also take the extra step to spread the word about the importance of conservation practices that would benefit us all.
by Anne-Gi Chan, 2019-22 AmeriCorps Individual Placement


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Useful Advice For Creating Beautiful Home Landscapes!
Don’t be fooled by those who try to tell you that landscaping is too hard to do yourself. There are many things that the average home owner can do with the right guidance. This article will try to guide you through the things that you can do, this very weekend.
If you are planting in a spot that has a very large slope to it you should make sure to grow drought-tolerant plants. This is because they are on an angle and will not hold water very well. Since they are at an angle they will be able to get access to more sunlight.
Be sure to plan what your landscape before you buy. Try sketching out your landscape design on a piece of paper prior to actually planting and building. When you know exactly what materials you need and where you are going to be putting them, it can help you avoid wasting money.
When it comes to purchasing landscaping materials, do not always believe that cheaper is better. Yes, these materials will save you money, but most of the time, the quality of these materials is not very good. Ask the employees of the store you go to, which brands are the best.
Befriend your neighbors. You might be able to share costs when you rent equipment or buy large quantities of landscaping supplies together. Offer to help your neighbors with their landscaping project and they will probably help you with yours. Let people borrow your tools and talk about creating a common tool collection.
Create a plan. Before you pick up a shovel, map everything out on paper. Your plan can range in complexity from a quick sketch to a highly detailed proposal. Be sure to include the features in your garden that you want to keep, and then make several copies of the plan. Use these copies to design a number of different options for your garden, including various types of beds and hard scape.
It is important to know what landscape design elements are “must haves” for you, and which ones you can live without. Skimping on items that you feel are necessary may lead to results so unappealing you can’t live with them, causing you to spend additional money to correct your mistake.
Prior to landscaping your garden, seek the advice of a professional. Even if you’re landscaping yourself, it’s always good to consult a professional. For the inexperienced landscaper, a professional will offer valuable advice and help to steer clear of common mistakes. They are able to offer great tips or opinions that you may have missed.
When selecting trees for your landscaping project, look for those with rough, glossy or peeling bark. Birch, crepe myrtle, paperbark maple and Japanese cherry trees all have interesting bark that can add texture and visual appeal to your landscape design. Choose trees with bark colors that complement other aspects of your landscape, such as stones or flowers.
When you select plants, pay attention to their texture and branching patterns. Color is not everything. Choose plants with different shapes and textures to create an interesting design that you will never get tired of looking at. You should also keep in mind that a plant will have different branching structures throughout its growth.
If you have drainage problems in your yard, fix them before you begin to plant. If the soil in your yard is too wet, your plants will fall victim to root rot quickly. This will result in dead plants and added expenses for you. If you take care of the problems first, you will save money in the long run.
When planning a landscaping project for your house, be sure to be friendly with your neighbors and build up a relationship. This can be important because you may be able to save quite a bit of money by sharing equipment that you either purchase or rent. You may also be able to obtain or share a vast amount of experience and tips with each other.
If you’re using large plants for your design, remember the shadow that they cast. This shadow could be used to protect your patio or home from heat during the summer months. Avoid placing smaller plants where they will be in this shadow.
Be neighborly. Landscaping equipment is expensive. Before you spend money on it, see if any of your neighbors are interesting in landscaping their yard as well. If they are, suggest that you split the cost of equipment rental. You could save a lot of money by simply taking the time to be sociable.
Having a home has lots of joys and proud moments. If you take the time to make the exterior of your home look well-decorated, clean and maintained, through landscaping, then you will get to experience one of those moments of pride, as you stand back and look at your own handy work.
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Amelanchier or June Berry are lovely deciduous shrubs. They are valued for their five petaled star shaped, white or pink flushed flowers and fine autumn colour which is followed by round or pear shaped, purple fruits. Amelanchier are excellent for inviting wildlife into the garden. They thrive in acidic soil and want to be planted at the back of the border or as a specimen stand alone. The fruits on amelanchiers are nice to eat raw but they do have strong almond tastes, they are good for pies and jams.


Pool Designs For Small Yards
If you have a desire to renew Outdoor, pool designs for small yards is one example of a good theme to use. Good design will make you feel at home. Some themes about pool designs for small yards, we choose for you to use. Some great designs, we choose for you to use. Pool designs for small yards will inspire you with 19 awesome ideas for your Outdoor design.
If you want to renovate Outdoor, you must have a creative idea because there are many things you should look at. Good design is determined by your own. Starting from the color selection to the selection of your own material that determines. Color is one of the most important things in designing. In the pool designs for small yards many ideas you can use.The picture gallery we prepared for you is a collection of good Outdoor designs. Choose the theme pool designs for small yards. With your ideas and creations, create a unique and good design.
This pool designs for small yards consists of 19 selected awesome design gallery. So, we hope this pool designs for small yards will give you many new inspirations to make your own Outdoor design! Find the theme you want below!.


The simple, rectangular design offers a traditional landscaping approach that’s acceptable to a variety of patterns.
Colours: Stock in all colours except Sandstone Blend
- Dimensions: 7.9" x 3.9" x 2.36" (200mm x 100mm x 60mm)
- Coverage: 4.57 stones/sq.ft.
- Cube Content: 477 full stones, 18 half stones
- Cube Coverage: 106 square feet


Landscape architecture and Landscape Architects can and must shape the future of Australian cities. For this to be achieved the profession can no longer afford to see itself as a support act but instead take a lead role in formulating comprehensive urban strategies and how these are implemented through supportive governance mechanisms. No other profession so directly connects people and place but good design alone will not guarantee the realisation of lasting environmental, economic and social benefits. Governing places for continued success demands that the profession be equally adept at managing how they are administered so that the original place objectives are not diminished.
Saturday 18 October
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Malcolm Snow, Bridget Smyth and Dr Catherin Bull AM (facilitator)
Malcolm is one of Australia's leading place makers and managers. On 13 January 2014, Malcolm commenced his five year term as the Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority (NCA).
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Joining the City of Sydney in 2001, Bridget is the Design Director and manages a range of urban design, strategic and special projects, including the implementing the Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision.


Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' has white panicle flowers in June and July and is a compact form of the Oakleaf Hydrangea. It has burgundy-red fall foliage. 'Pee Wee' Oakleaf Hydrangea grows much smaller with smaller leaves and smaller flower panicles than the species. Introduction by Aldrich Nursery in Alabama. One of our favorite Oakleaf Hydrangeas, because the foliage is so neat and clean.
PRN Preferred: All the great attributes of an Oakleaf Hydrangea but in compact form.


Chinese Trumpet Creeper. Vigorous, self clinging climber with pendant open funnel-shaped, dark orange to red flowers. Height 10m. Flowers from August to September. Deciduous. Needs a sunny situation. Frost hardy.
|Common Name:||Chinese Trumpet Creeper,Chinese Trumpet Vine |
|Flowering Colour:||Orange, Red |
|Flowering Period:||August, September |
|Moisture:||Moist well drained |
|Protection:||Sheltered Site |
|Planting:||Water thoroughly before planting |
|Care:||Keep moist in first year |


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Quercus buckleyi 'Dazzling Red'
(Texas Red Oak) A spectacular tree native to Texas, Quercus buckleyi 'Dazzling Red' has deeply divided, glossy green leaves which turn glowing shades of red in autumn before falling.
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A spectacular tree native to Texas, Quercus buckleyi 'Dazzling Red' has deeply divided, glossy green leaves which turn glowing shades of red in autumn before falling.
In the UK, Quercus buckleyi 'Dazzling Red' is reasonably hardy but usually requires a hot position to ripen the new growth and a dry, well drained soil with some shelter from the wind to thrive. Water logging or sitting wet over winter in a cold, exposed position would not be suitable.
- Position: Hot in full sun
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Quercus buckleyi 'Dazzling Red' is tolerant of thin, limey soils but the autumn colour is likely to be less good is such a situation..
- Hardiness: Reasonably hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Quercus buckleyi 'Dazzling Red' grows to be a small or sometimes medium sized tree in the UK.
- Height: estimated 8 - 12 m (26 - 40 ft)
- Spread: 6 - 8 m (20 - 26 ft)
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun
- Eventual Size
- Tree - Small
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Dry / Sandy, Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Not Fussy
- Special Features
- Autumn Colour, Rare and Unusual, Foliage - Unusual Shape
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Concrete curb installation is a great way to add curb appeal to your home without breaking the bank. Krafts Kurbing provides the highest quality concrete landscape curbing and installation in northern Colorado! No other company can compare to our product quality, professionalism, customer service, and efficient installation.
Concrete Curbs Are Safe
Concrete curbing has no sharp edges, so you can rest easily knowing your family and pets are safe.
Concrete Curbing Looks Great
Concrete curbing is a safe and durable alternative to metal, plastic, and wood edging. It’s decorative, clean, and transforms the look of your yard!
Concrete Curbing Lasts Longer Than Other Materials
Concrete edging will never rust or rot, keeping rock and mulch in place.
Concrete Curbing Adds an Additional Design Feature to Your Yard
A decorative spin on landscape edging, tree rings, flower beds, play areas, walkways, defining driveways, and more! Curbing makes lawn maintenance more manageable and increases your curb appeal.
The team at Krafts Kurbing is proud to be the leading concrete curbing company in northern Colorado. Our proven process, paired with decades of experience, means superior aesthetic curves, straight lines, color consistency, and a smooth finish for our customers. Contact us today for your concrete curbing estimate!


Silene laciniata (Indian Pink)
Perennial, 1-2'H x 1-2-W, Sun/Partial Sun, Scarlet, Evergreen
This California native can be found growing on dry hillsides, usually in partially shaded areas. The bright blooms appear in the spring time and can be spotted from a distance. Indian Pink should be planting among other low growing annuals or perennials because of its sprawling habit. It tolerates regular water and benefits from occasional pruning to keep the plant bushy. Allow the flowers to re-seed themselves.
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