ncbg_npCollection Name: NCBG - Piedmont Habitat
Collection Description: This garden was once Laurel Hill Road! Now it is a series of beds that display plant communities of the Piedmont with a focus on the plants that prefer sunny sites. You will see roadside wildflowers, a representation of a diabase glade featuring a number of rare plants, and a collection of old farm implements that remind us of the impact that the Piedmont's agricultural history has had on the landscape.
There are things to see in this collection year round, but summer and fall are the best times to take in the perennials and grasses that dominate the Piedmont habitat.
©2019 - NCBG


I had the pleasure of attending the South West RTPI Awards earlier this month where the award for ‘Excellence in Other Planning Work’ was presented to Richard Shaw, Planning Director from Savills for the Silverlake project. Richard who led the planning applications at Silverlake, gave an inspiring talk on the bespoke nature of Silverlake, and how the development has successfully integrated the values of sustainability, biodiversity and local community. Congratulations again to Savills, Habitat First Group and the design team, Willmore Iles, The Landmark Practice, Stantec and Biodiversity by Design!
Willmore Iles are extremely proud to have been part of the team for this project, developing the Master plan and Design Framework. We have enjoyed supporting Habitat First Group and the design team over the last six years in helping it to take shape from a ‘moonscape’ quarry, to a thriving and vibrant rich fabric of biodiversity, wildlife and architecture. With only the first village handed over and the following couple of phases in construction, we are continuing the design development for the future phases and excited to see how Silverlake will evolve.


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Whether you want a bricked patio area, a lawn laid, flower beds designed and planted or a deck over looking a pond, we can do it all. We have been designing and creating beautiful gardens for over 15 years. Whether you want something traditional or a modern, fresh approach to gardening then your outside space is safe in our green-fingered hands. To see some photos of our work so that you can see what we are capable of or even perhaps to get some inspiration, please browse the Gallery area of our website. If you like what you see, give us a call and we’ll come and see you and your garden and discuss ideas, designs and costs.
- We will have an initial meeting for which there will be no charge.
- We will then put together a plan including our recommendations.
- If you are happy with the plan and the fees we will then put the plan into action.
- We will regularly review how things are going in line with the review schedule in the plan.


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Economy or Premium SelectionEconomy - rooted into its pot but a further season before moving up a pot size.
Premium - more growth in its pot. More mature than Economy
A very hardy naturally occuring hybrid found in france and Spain. Makes an attractive bush with neat white flowers


DESIGN EXCELLENCE PROCESS
Design Excellence is a collaborative process among the Program Directors for Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Student Affairs.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS
Each summer, fall, and spring, studio and fabrication course instructors may nominate up to two projects (by one or more students) to participate in the Design Excellence process.
Student Affairs solicits and collects nominations from instructors. Then Student Affairs communicates the process to Design Excellence nominees including submission format requirements, the submission procedure, and deadlines.
Nominees’ projects are saved in a digital SOA student work archive.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE JURY
The Program Directors for Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture will choose a Design Excellence Jury.
Following spring final reviews, the Design Excellence Jury will review all summer, fall, and spring Design Excellence nominees to select the Design Excellence Winners for the academic year.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE WINNERS
Design Excellence Winners represent an exceptional level of accomplishment across our design disciplines and studio levels.
Design Excellence Winners are shared on the SOA website, social media, and in a summer exhibition in the Mebane Gallery.


FENG SHUI DESIGN WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 11th from 10am until 5pm
Sponsored by the Design Institute of San Diego.
This fun and informative workshop will include:
- Design and Décor Tips for Every Room in the House
- Landscape Design Guidelines
- Paint and Color Choices
- How to Balance the Look and Feel of a Room
- And much more!
For more information or to register, click here


When most people think of the Côte d’Azur, they think of glamorous spots like Cannes, Antibes, and Nice—beautiful cities, all of them. But this glorious corner of France is also home to charming inland villages that are well worth a visit.
There’s high Gourdon, the Eagle’s Nest. And Saint-Martin-Vésubie in the so-called Little Switzerland of Provence. And let’s not forget the “Tibetan village” of Saorge.
You can see a garden designed by the same architect who designed the famous gardens of Versailles, a monastery famous for its ancient sundials, and visit a park where wolves roam free. It’s a fascinating region of France.
Read all about it in Perfectly Provence!


Poco™ Yellow Hot Poker
Kniphofia 'TNKNIPY' PP #27,616
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
|Average Size at Maturity||Quickly reaches 21 in. tall and 16 in. wide.|
|Bloom Time||Summer into Fall|
|Flower Attribute||Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers|
|Garden Style||Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic|
|Landscape Use||Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden|
|Light Needs||Full sun|
|Patent Act||Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.|
|Special Feature||Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Pet Friendly, Compact Form|
|Watering Needs||Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.|
|Companion Plants||Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Avens (Geum)|
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect crown in harsh winters. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; in containers, water regularly - when soil surface becomes dry. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9


CORE EDGE 1.6mm Steel Edging - GALVANIZED (100mm face) 5m Pack
Designed and manufactured in the UK, CORE Edge is a flexible steel edging. It is an ideal way to create smart edges along garden borders, lawns, patios, pathways and driveways.
Thanks to its flexible structure, you can create bold straight runs or smooth sweeping curves, and even perfect 90 degree angles on corners. A secure connecting mechanism seamlessly joins individual sections, providing strength and stability.
Made from raw steel with a 20-micron galvanised zinc coating and 110-micron polyester powder coated finish, the edging is designed specifically for outdoor use, is hard wearing, durable and has a long lifespan. CORE Edge won’t rust or flake in the elements, and it will not shatter if caught with a strimmer or mower. While it provides a smart finish, there are no sharp edges, so it is safe to use in domestic gardens and public spaces.
The UK’s No. 1 Flexible Steel Edging, brought to you by CORE Landscape Products!
- Create bold straight runs or smooth sweeping curves
- Form Perfect 90° Corners
- Stop Crumbling Edges
- Keep your Lawn Pristine – CORE EDGE is lawn mower safe & strong enough to strim against
- Each pack contains five 1075mm strips
- One pack joins together to give five metres of edging once installed
- Durable and hard-wearing
- 20+ year product life guarantee
- CORE Edge’s dual locking mechanism provides a rigid connection between adjoining edges


Westerstede Swiss Stone Pine
Named for an ancient German city in a nursery region similar to Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the beautiful Pinus cembra ‘Westerstede’ represents the finest in hardy garden conifers. Long, luxurious needles give the small, upright tree a full, fluffy look. It has graceful branching, dense form, attractive color and striking cones that offer year-round interest and character in a small space.
Garden Size: 12’H x 8’W
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Prize(s) Winners in Landscape Lighting
Company c-stars light environment design (Beijing) Co., Ltd
Lead Designers Shanshan Meng
Client Luotian Dabieshan Hot Spring Tourism Co., Ltd
Completion Date 2021
Project Location Wuhan, China
Entry Description"Thousands of miles of Dabie Mountain, beautiful scenery in Luotian".
Sanlifan·Lancheng Peach Blossom Garden is located at the west of Luotian, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with a picturesque landscape. It is a resort town famous for its hot spring, farming, and health. The Jiangnan style town has an oriental charm and aims to the return of the rural life of Chinese classicism. It is the milestone project in the upgrading of Chinese towns.
The lighting is rooted in the design concept of "traditional and modern", with the design theme of "landscape painting, poetic dwelling", and adopts the method of moving and changing scenery in Jiangnan garden landscaping to continuously switch the scenes derived from people's action and perception. Through the techniques of "borrowing scenery", "framed scenery" and "opposite scenery", the pavilions, the white walls, the black tiles, the flowers, the grass, the trees, and the lights are ingeniously integrated. Between the virtual and the real, there is both the momentum of the landscape and the exquisiteness of the picture scroll. It is a painting viewing from a distance and a poetry living nearby
Company DescriptionFounded in 2008, Chuangxing bank has set up offices in Beijing, Suzhou and Zhengzhou, with a team of nearly 30 people, including 12 first-class registered lighting designers, nearly 500 design work cases, more than 60 cooperative customers, covering 70 cities in China, cooperating with more than 30 well-known architectural firms at home and abroad, and winning more than 50 works.
Chuangxing focuses on the design and exploration of light environment and pursues the perfect integration of artistic creation and technology. It is a typical practitioner of the value of target achievements.


2D Landscape Design
What to expect from a 2D landscape design
- Organized, understandable plan
- Full-color design
- Plants labeled with common name and quantity
- Supplemental document with real world plant images.
3D Landscape Design
What to expect from a 3D landscape design
- Detailed Visualization with views from multiple angles to better understand your space
- Lighting is a crucial aspect of any outdoor space. 3D designs can simulate lighting effects, allowing you to see how the landscape will look during different times of the day or under various lighting conditions.
- We offer an optional walk-through video too
What to expect from a 2D lighting design
- Different symbols for each light fixture type
- Placement of light fixtures, cable runs, and transformer
- Colored zones for each cable run with total light wattages
Our Clients Say It Best!


18 Genius Flower Beds Around Trees You Need To See 18 Genius Flower Beds Around Trees You Need To See If you’ve been wanting to add color to your yard, look no further. These tree ring gardens are inspiring and look pretty easy. Up for the challenge? (theartinlife.com) > Read More Share and Enjoy!FacebookTwitterPinterest By c95271x1|2021-05-21T19:20:03+00:00May 21st, 2021|0 Comments Leave A Comment Cancel replyComment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.


Steps convert a slope from inaccessible to inviting. Wide steps that meander or zigzag up a steep slope are easier to climb than those that escalate rapidly. Test Garden Tip: Begin building at the base of your slope if you're not sure where to add your stairs. Try climbing the slope along several different paths until you find the most comfortable route.
For steep inclines, you may want to approach the climb gradually by angling the drive up the hill instead of climbing it directly. A longer curved driveway is easier to climb in wintry weather than trying to go straight up the hill. For long steep climbs, consider using a switchback method where the drive forms an "S" as it travel up the hill.


Curlewis Parks Sell Out!
Red23 are proud to announce that Curlewis Parks in Drysdale is now sold out.
Development by Moremac Developments, Red23 have had the pleasure of selling the balance of the project over the last few years. A well presented and established estate, it provides its residents with a variety of landscaped parklands and natural wonders.
02 September, 2020


In January 2021, the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) awarded the Mayors’ Institute on City Design (MICD) with the 2021 LAF Founders’ Award, the highest honor it bestows on organizations. This award recognizes “a firm, agency, or organization that demonstrates a significant commitment to preserving, improving, or enhancing landscapes over a sustained period of time.”
“MICD has had a longstanding and consistent impact through the tangible improvements that have materialized through its workshops. The initiative reveals overlooked possibilities of public space to city officials while demonstrating the value of landscape architecture.”
— LAF Medal and Founders’ Award Committee
MICD Executive Director Trinity Simons accepted the award on behalf of the Mayors’ Institute in a virtual ceremony on April 8, 2021, alongside Karen Phillips, FASLA, who accepted the LAF Medal. Watch the 2021 LAF Medal and Founders’ Award ceremony, along with a special tribute video by distinguished landscape architects, below.
Tribute Video: Mayors’ Institute on City Design
Featuring Mary Margaret Jones, FASLA; Mia Lehrer, FASLA; and Laurie Olin, FASLA
2021 LAF Medal and Founders’ Award: Full Ceremony
Since 1986, the Mayors’ Institute has helped transform communities through design by preparing mayors to be the chief urban designers of their cities. MICD achieves its mission by organizing technical assistance workshops where mayors engage leading design and development experts to find solutions to the most critical planning and design challenges facing their cities. In 2020, MICD pivoted to offer virtual learning opportunities, one-on-one design assistance, a fellowship on racial justice and the built environment, and region-specific offerings with partner institutions.
On behalf of the National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, MICD thanks LAF for this recognition of 35 years of the Mayors’ Institute.


In the heart of a serene natural landscape, an awe-inspiring installation of a pitless waterfall feature has breathed new life into an already breathtaking environment. This colossal masterpiece stretches a staggering 60 feet in length and boasts widths of up to 10 feet, designed to mimic the grandeur of nature’s own watercourses. Comprising striking boulders and cascading water, it is a testament to human ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to creating a visual marvel.
II. The Challenge
What truly sets this pitless waterfall installation apart is the artistic vision and unwavering determination of the team that undertook the project. Nestled among a tapestry of lush foliage and pristine rock formations, this masterpiece presented a formidable challenge. The installation team embarked on their journey from the base of the waterfall, working diligently day by day, layer by layer, as they skillfully crafted a symphony of water and stone.
III. The Water Flow
The star of this natural wonder is its remarkable water flow, which surges with an astonishing 32,000 gallons per hour. This relentless force of nature is harnessed to create an ever-flowing cascade that mesmerizes onlookers with its soothing sound and graceful movement. The water meanders through and around the carefully chosen and strategically placed boulders, enhancing the overall aesthetics of the installation.
IV. The Six-Day Journey
The journey of creating this 60-foot wonder was a six-day labor of love. Each day was marked by meticulous planning, unwavering dedication, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. As the installation team painstakingly worked their way up from the bottom, they adhered to a vision that was inspired by nature’s own time-honored processes. Their craftsmanship, patience, and attention to detail are evident in every facet of this remarkable work of art.
V. The Visitor Experience
Visitors to this pitless waterfall are greeted with a sensory experience that transcends the ordinary. The sound of flowing water, the interplay of sunlight and shadow on the glistening boulders, and the refreshing mist in the air all combine to create a symphony of nature’s beauty, enhanced by human artistry.
This 60-foot pitless waterfall installation is a testament to the profound connection between nature and human innovation. It stands as a living testament to the extraordinary power of creativity and the capability of individuals to harmonize with the natural world. It’s a majestic masterpiece that invites all to marvel at the grandeur of the great outdoors, captured and reimagined in this stunning work of art.


It was an exciting evening at the #TreeOscars last night as we celebrated two awards wins; the Tree and Woodland Planting Award for our Language of Nature project with The Sensory Trust, and the Trees for Nature and Climate Award for our work with Lewisham Council and local primary schools.
Language of Nature
We've won the Tree and Woodland Planting Award for our Language of Nature projects at Philpots Farm Open Space and Victoria Park. This award is for tree and woodland planting on publicly accessible land.
The Language of Nature is a two year programme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and led by the Sensory Trust. This project focuses on enhancing the accessibility of nature conservation and restoration for everyone, with a central emphasis on inclusive language and communication.
In 2021, we joined the programme, leading the delivery of the initiative in London. We have been working to integrate accessibility into every step of our programmes, focusing particularly on two project sites in the 2022/23 planting season: Philpot’s Farm Open Space and Victoria Park.
We worked with the Sensory Trust to create new accessible resources for our workshops and events, for example using Widgits. We trialled these at Philpot’s Farm Open space at our Community Planting Day and at workshops on the site with a local school for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Our Victoria Park event had a BSL interpreter to aid in communicating about the day’s activities, and we trialled a relaxed sign-in for those who require further 1-1 support and a quieter environment.
Many thanks to the Sensory Trust for their partnership, which has been recognised by winning this award - but this is just the start of our journey, and we are working hard to continue to make our work accessible to everyone.
Lewisham SuDs for Schools
We've won the Trees for Nature and Climate Award for our Lewisham SuDS for Schools project, recognising the importance of trees and woodland in tackling the climate crisis.
This award recognises our partnership with Lewisham Council and local schools to help adapt vulnerable urban school playgrounds to the changing climate - using trees and natural solutions to help manage surface flooding.
SuDs stands for Sustainable Drainage Systems, and with the help of Street Trees for Living, we identified three schools that are in the Department for Education's top 5% for flood risk.
This project aims to capture and take advantage of the vast amounts of rainwater runoff from the playgrounds and recycle water to feed trees and large areas of planting. Whilst reducing the urban heat effect of the play area, we can also create multifunctional and educational and habitat-rich playgrounds. The Lewisham programme is funded by Greater London Authority, Department for Education, Thameswater, Lloyds of London and the Big Give.
A similar project has recently been completed at Abbey Mead Primary School, where new gardens and trees will help manage surface water flooding, with the potential to capturing up to 1,000M2 of rainwater.
Thanks for the recognition
Many thanks to the Mayor of London's Environment and Energy team for recognising our efforts at the London Tree and Woodland Awards 2023, and to our funders and partners for helping us get there.
What a way to kick off National Tree Week 2023, the nation's biggest celebration of trees!


"Preriju sodai" blog - the place where you can find our developing ideas, projects and events. Our opinion, comments, discoveries also find place here. Everything about landscape architecture, garden and planting design. Please free to comment, your opinion is important to us.
Šį sezoną išbandėme tris naujas šlaitų tvirtinimo technikas. Įvairaus statumo šlaitus tvirtinome skirtingais būdais, priklausomai nuo pasirinkto želdinių tipo.
During five years I have been living in the city of Palanga I couldn’t not notice, how poor is the variety of plants in its green spaces. When I have an opportunity, I try to expand it while creating gardens with new species that do not include those, which are being used by emplyees who take of city gardens. Why are they planting the same species over and over? Definitely not because other plants do not fit, they do. It is all about the lack of knowledge and willingness to know more.
Kamanų aukštaplynė su skurdžiomis, retomis paprastosiomis pušimis, kiminais, baltąja saidra, šiliniais viržiais.
It is better to see one time than to hear 100 times, people say. With this attitude I decided to travel a bit. This time to the Netherlands with an aim to see a great variety of interesting landscape architecture objects, get acquainted with local traditions of landscape formation and attend related exhibitions and other events as well.
The yard is relatively spacious, though. Owners willingness to place as many cars as possible is what reduced the size of the yard. Or to be more exact, not the willingness, but adjustment to circumstances. Although the issue of vehicle parking situation in Palanga city during summertime is really worth of discussions and attention, let’s talk about other things.
It is the main document, which is fundamental for preparation to make changes in the environment. Conceptual plan shows the vision and the main idea how the area should look like. It is the main document, which is fundamental for preparation to make changes in the environment.


Why Warwickshire Trees And Landscaping Ltd, Tree Surgeon And Landscaping Contractor based in Warwickshire, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon.
At Warwickshire Trees and Landscaping Ltd, we take great pride in being the premier tree surgeon and landscaping contractor in Warwickshire, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, and Stratford-upon-Avon. With years of experience and a deep-rooted passion for nature, we have become the go-to choice for all your tree and landscaping needs.
What sets us apart from the rest is our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality and service. Our team of highly skilled and certified tree surgeons and landscapers are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of expertise and professionalism. We understand that each project is unique, and we work closely with you to ensure that your vision is brought to life, exceeding your expectations every step of the way.
When it comes to tree surgery, our experts possess the knowledge and skills to handle any task, from tree removal and pruning to stump grinding and tree preservation. We use state-of-the-art equipment and follow industry best practices to ensure the safety and health of your trees, while also enhancing the beauty and aesthetics of your landscape.
Our landscaping services are designed to transform your outdoor space into a captivating oasis. Whether you are looking for a complete garden makeover or need assistance with specific features such as patio installations, fencing, or garden design, we have the expertise to create stunning landscapes that suit your style and preferences.
At Warwickshire Trees and Landscaping Ltd, we prioritize customer satisfaction above all else. We strive to build long-lasting relationships with our clients by delivering top-notch service, transparent communication, and timely project completion. Our team is always ready to go the extra mile to ensure that your experience with us is seamless and stress-free.
Furthermore, we are proud to be an environmentally conscious company. We adhere to sustainable practices and take great care in preserving the natural beauty of Warwickshire. Our commitment to the environment extends to our use of eco-friendly materials and methods, ensuring that your landscape not only looks stunning but also contributes positively to the ecosystem.
When you choose Warwickshire Trees and Landscaping Ltd, you are choosing a company that is dedicated to excellence, professionalism, and the highest standards of craftsmanship. We are passionate about what we do, and it shows in every project we undertake. Contact us today to bring your tree and landscaping dreams to life.


Here is the blog of Doug Kalal from Great Gardens Landscape Design. Use the search box to find lots of great ideas for your landscape.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Video - 15 dangerous plants to have around dogs and cats
Do you have dogs or cats and love to garden? Then make sure to avoid these plants. The flower in the title card is Foxglove, which is the most dangerous plant in this video.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design


We welcome the opportunity to save you valuable time and assist with planning a vacation to Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung is home to many green parks, temples, and museums for visitors to enjoy. At night visitors can take a relaxing river tour and take in the charming sights along Love River. Along the river you will find a variety of cafes and restaurants with unique themes and excellent service. The most scenic spot in the city is Lotus Lake, with its Panping Mountain in the center, pavilions, and pagodas.


Mayor Sullivan believes that the appearance of a town is important and he is committed to the beautification of Braintree.
Tree Planting Program
As part of his beautification plan, Mayor Sullivan has implemented a tree planting program with the goal of planting 500 trees from 2008 through 2012. The work is being coordinated through the town’s Department of Planning and Community Development and the Department of Public Works.
To date, 375 trees have been planted throughout town and another 125 will be planted this fall. The locations of the plantings are Braintree Square, South Braintree Square, Ivory Street median, Perkins Park, Lincoln Park, Dyer Field, Hollis School, South Street, Hollingsworth Avenue, Penniman Park and Weymouth Landing.
“These tree plantings are an important aesthetic commitment to enhance our public ways understanding the need to further beautify our town and taking proactive steps to protect and improve our environment,” Sullivan said.
In fact, the tree plantings serve more than to just add to the appearance of a community. They show the town’s dedication to the environment by taking clear steps to improve the quality of our air and water.
“I am pleased with the progress we have made to our stated goal of planting 500 trees over four years,” Sullivan added. “And enhancing the quality of life for generations to come is good for Braintree.”
Beautify Braintree Day
Braintree held its first Beautify Braintree Day on May 3, 2008. With the help of several organizations and support from local businesses, hundreds of volunteers spent the morning cleaning up areas across the entire town. In addition, yard waste dumpsters were placed around town to make yard cleanups more convenient. The event culminated in a cookout at the Braintree High School.
This annual event will be held the first Saturday of May each year.
For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 781-794-8100 or at firstname.lastname@example.org.


Style-- the chair looks like it is scalloped out. The base of the chair was not what I was expecting, it criss crosses in the middle. Lastly, the foot of the chair reminds me of a sea shell as it twists around.
cool 10 Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Garden Landscape. Is Really Cute 1 - Fire Pit Wood LED Lighting source Brilliant ways to amp up your yard or porch for the holidays. 2 - Rope Lights source Outdoor spaces l.


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“- red kangaroo paw plus white and green variegated plants in masses” Dianella. Tolerate dry shade
The best beach houses often come in small packages. So for our first renovation Showhouse, we wanted to celebrate one of the most classic—and compact—seaside dwellings: the beach cottage.
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Mix Fire Bowls Outdoor Ideas
Inspiring examples of installations featuring the Mix Fire Bowls. The circular design evokes the much-loved tradition of bringing people together around an open fire on a starry night.
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Garden Designers: Supporting the Next Generation
Jul 24, 2019
Global Stone is proud to announce we are supporting the development of our next generation of garden designers.
As part of our overall strategy, we look to support young garden designers on their journey. We do this through several methods, from sponsoring garden designers in the RHS Young Designers of the Year competition, supporting colleges and providing products for show gardens for new, as well as existing designers.
We are delighted to be involved with many designers and are particularly pleased that one of the first young garden designers that we supported Caitlin Mclaughlin, Thrift Landscapes, won the RHS Young Designer of the Year in 2016, and has just gone on to win the Fresh Designer category in The Society of Garden Designers Awards 2020.
The Fresh Designer Award recognises new designers with less than 5 years of experience. The judges said of her winning “Courtyard House” project:
“A thoughtful and self-confident design that shows a mature restraint that one would not necessarily expect so early in a designer’s career. An accomplished design demonstrating design skill and flare.“
As part of the design, Caitlin used our Toscana Smoke porcelain, one of her favourites and which she also used in the show garden that won her the RHS Young Designer of the Year.
However, the Toscana range is already an award winning range. The wins include Golds from both RHS Chelsea and Southport Flower Shows. Another of the RHS Young Designer of the Year back in 2016 was Lily Gomm. Lily designed The Stihl Hillier, Chelsea Garden 2019 which featured Toscana Almond.
It’s clear that the range continues its award winning trend; add to that the win at the Southport Flower Show 2017 which featured Toscana Latte.
Toscana is available in three beautiful muted colours and a large format size of 600 x 1200mm. Due to its anti-slip surface and loved by designers and homeowners, Toscana is perfect for contemporary gardens and ideal around swimming pools .
Find out more about the multi award winning Toscana range.


Streams & Wetlands Restoration
Broad Creek Park Gully Restoration 1
This restoration project restored stability and functions to a 952 linear feet ephemeral gully that flows to the East Branch of Broad Creek. The channel was highly unstable, leading to excessive delivery of sediment downstream during even minor storm events. By stabilizing the gully and constructing additional upslope stormwater detention and infiltration devices in the parking lots, the Federation stopped a significant source of sediment and nonpoint source pollution from entering Broad Creek. The project was constructed by Resource Restoration Group in May 2018.
The site (as well as Phase 2) is in the headwaters of Broad Creek, which along with Church Creek represents the strategic focus of the South River Federation for the purposes of key habitat improvement and erosion/sediment reduction. The 2008 South River Watershed Assessment ranked Broad Creek as the second highest contributor of sediment and nutrient loads to the South River. The County’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) listed restoration of incised streams, such as this project, using step-pool storm conveyance (SPSC)/regenerative wetland seepage systems as their “Core Tier 1” strategy for meeting goals.
The Federation was awarded two grants to complete this project: one from a partnership between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Anne Arundel County’s Watershed Protection & Restoration Program and the second from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This project will work to improve water quality, reduce erosion, and create habitat. Through a native planting, the Federation will work to achieve new habitat zones to support a variety of Bay flora and fauna.


During the rainy season, the city of L.A. sends 100 million gallons of untreated runoff into the Pacific Ocean.
Tuesday, the city's engineering department signed off on six standard plans that can be used to prevent some of the flow coming from parkways, highways, alleyways and cemented curb areas and divert it into the ground where it can recharge groundwater and prevent pollutants from reaching waterways. The plans give specific guidelines for installing swales, vegetation, permeable pavement and other systems to prevent storm water from flowing over nonporous surfaces into storm drains.
"What we're trying to do here is take storm water or urban runoff and infiltrate it in streets or alleys and make it consistent so that people aren't frustrated with trying to do something innovative," said Gary Moore, engineer for the city of L.A. "We've developed standard plans, we've done the details, we've done the engineering to enable the city or a developer to use the plans to implement the desired solution."
Developed in partnership with the city's Board of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation and Bureau of Engineering, the standard plans have been in the works for six months and will be available for free online starting July 9 at http://www.eng.lacity.org.
"There are more than 6,500 miles of streets in Los Angeles," Moore said of the plans that will be used for street reconstruction, street widening, landscape medians and other projects. "There's a lot of potential."
-- Susan Carpenter
Photo: Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times


St Pancras Way
This mixed use project close to the new Eurostar terminal provides 45 apartments over new offices and workshops.
Although thoroughly contemporary the design respects the scale and rhythm of the surrounding Conservation Area townscape. The interplay of the roofscape and fenestration creates a varied skyline in keeping with its neighbours.
Sustainability and energy conservation measures feature prominently. Roofs incorporate habitat planting and photovoltaic panels generating clean renewable energy.


Hosta 'Island Breeze'
Hosta 'Island Breeze'. The grandfather to this new colorful hosta is 'Fire Island'. The parent is variegated 'Paradise Island'. 'Island Breeze' is an improvement in stamina, color and performance of this "Tropical" family. PPAF. (Walter's Gardens)
Walter's Gardens explains "The improvements in this cultivar include more impressive variegation due to its wider margins, thicker leaf substance, and a strong growth rate. Wide, dark green margins stand in sharp contrast to the bright yellow centers in early spring. As summer approaches, the centers become more chartreuse when plants are grown in heavier shade or lighter yellow if they are grown in more sun. Like 'Paradise Island', this one also has showy red speckled petioles that bleed up into the leaves."
MATURE HEIGHT: 12".
MATURE SPREAD: 18".
HARDINESS ZONES: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
FLOWER: Dark lavender, mid season.
SUN EXPOSURE: Part sun to shade.
SIZE SHIPPED: Classic 3" pot.
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Love It Landscaping can assist you to create the outdoor area of your dreams! We meet with our clients personally and offer a detailed consultation. We take into consideration your needs, functionality and of course budget. We ensure our clients are involved every step of the way. Once we have a design plan in place, we take care of everything from implementation and coordination right through to the end of your project. All you have to do is help provide us with a vision and then sit back and enjoy your new outdoor area!


Barnsley Council Cabinet members will be presented with the proposed Hoyland South masterplan framework for approval on Wednesday 4 November.
If Cabinet supports the recommendations, the masterplan framework will then be considered by Full Council for adoption on Thursday 26 November 2020.
The proposed masterplan framework will allow the council to make sure that any developments on the land and to existing facilities bring clear benefits for the borough.
The Masterplan Framework is a 42.6-hectare site on the southern edge of Hoyland and Hoyland Common which incorporates Local Plan housing allocations HS58, HS61, HS62, HS65 and HS68. It also includes a proposed new local hub and primary school.
The key proposed benefits include:
New and better housing options for residents
- The overall development will deliver 958 high-quality homes helping to address the borough’s housing need.
- Alongside housing, the draft masterplan framework also includes a small local shop, a community hub including a cafe, an equipped play area, community allotments, gardens and orchards, a relocated park side facility, and key pedestrian and cycle paths.
Wildlife, environment and green space
- The masterplan framework will seek to retain and enhance existing trees and biodiversity features wherever possible and deliver a minimum 10 per cent biodiversity net gain. This could be through a combination of on and off-site compensation measures.
- The masterplan framework will deliver a range of new green space; this will look to include informal open space, wildlife corridors and areas for the children to play.
- A minimum of 15 per cent of the total site must be kept as open space.
- The masterplan framework will also set out principles for maintaining green space and the responsibilities for individual developers.
Cllr Robert Frost, Cabinet Support Member for Place (Regeneration and Culture) said: “The Hoyland South masterplan will provide energy-efficient, high-quality housing for residents, which is vital as our borough continues to grow.
“It is important for the council to work with developers and landowners and deliver the masterplan framework to establish the infrastructure requirements and deliver sustainable growth.
“The key point of the framework is that we can shape the future development taking into account the needs of residents and our communities. The absence of a framework could result in developers and landowners bringing forward planning applications to develop their own sites without properly considering how they relate to or benefit the wider area.
“We’ve worked to provide a robust masterplan that outlines in detail our focus on the environmental considerations and achieving a net gain in biodiversity on the site.”
Full FAQs and a recording of an online discussion as part of our masterplan consultation can be viewed on our Hoyland South Masterplan Framework webpage.


Stamped concrete is one of the most popular decorative concrete trends among homeowners nowadays. If you are interested in it but scared of how much an impact it would make or how much it would cost, you can start with subtle additions on the patio, pool deck, or driveway. You do not have to cover the entire concrete space if you don’t want to. In fact, here are ideas that are subtle but still yields impressive results.
- Create a Decorative Frame or Border
One great way to incorporate a stamped pattern on a concrete space is to create a border. This immediately boosts the appeal of the space without being too over the top. The cool thing about this is that you can choose a super elaborate design because the un-stamped area in the middle balances it all out. This is also ideal for those who are enhancing their backyards on a budget.
- Focus on Smaller Areas or Focal Points
If you are not interested in the fully stamped look, choose small areas where you concrete stamping can be done. You can opt for a stamped concrete pathway or walkway. You can focus the stamping on the main entertainment or seating area, too. Another thing you could try is to add stamped concrete patterns around focal points, like a built-in fire pit or a water feature.
- Choose Simple Patterns
One of the factors that affect the total cost of a stamped concrete job is the pattern choice. The more complicated, the more expensive. If you have a tight budget but would really want a fully stamped backyard space, choose a simple pattern. Popular minimalist patterns include tile, running brick, a fractured slate texture, and more.
- Stain with One Color
It is not always true that you need a lot of colors to make a space beautiful. Sometimes, simplicity is captivating, too. On a stamped concrete surface, choose one simple color and stick with it. Make sure you choose a color that matches or complements the exterior of your house. Neutral tones are best because they go with anything.
If you are the type of who embrace simplicity and minimalism, or if you are simply on a budget, these ideas should help you achieve what you want. There is no wrong or right in this as long as your desires are met. To get more solid advice, consult a pro on stamped concrete.


Forms a low carpet of tiny succulent green leaves, the tips of each stem turning buttery yellow in the spring. Tiny golden star flowers appear in early summer. Excellent for hot and dry sites or for low maintenance containers. Evergreen.
|Sedum acre 'Aurea'
|Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Evergreen, Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits


Eucomis 'Safari Adventure' PP31156 (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Pineapple Lily
Get that tropical look right at home in your zone 6 garden! This takes you for an adventure all season long, beginning in early summer, when deep olive green, wide, strap-shaped leaves emerge. The foliage lightens in intensity when the flower scapes appear. In late summer, cream flowers age to deep rosy purple. Compared to 'African Night', 'Safari Adventure' has bicolor flowers (instead of solid rose) and lighter olive green leaves in early summer. Like other late season bloomers such as Hibiscus or Perovskia, this will be one of the last to emerge in spring. This native of South Africa is called a Pineapple Lily for good reason-the inflorescence at the top of the flower scape looks like a tropical fruit.
Eucomis are a tropical looking perennial native of South Africa. They are nicknamed "Pineapple Lily" for their tall inflorescence and spiky tops that look like the tropical fruit. Excellent as a perennial thriller in containers or the landscape. These plants can be tender and winter protection is recommended when growing in colder zones.
Height: 2.5-3.0 Feet
Spread: 3.5-4.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades, Multicolored
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Summer to Early Fall
Seasonal Interest: Fall Color
Growth Rate: Medium
Container, Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Specimen, Focal Point


The Southwest Greens East Bay Difference in Brentwood
Southwest Greens is the ultimate turnkey construction business and leader around the world in building and integrating state-of-the-art synthetic turf systems supported by the biggest flooring manufacturer across the globe — Shaw Industries. Southwest Greens East Bay brings artificial turf systems to Brentwood. Our artificial grass systems are precisely constructed in the United States to replicate the true look, feel, and performance of natural grass. Despite what the Brentwood season delivers, a skillfully integrated synthetic grass will outperform authentic grass year after year. We are proud of our people, our heritage, and our ability to serve you.


Landscapes that melt together rambling moors, rolling hills and postcard-shot beaches dotted with medieval market towns and cathedral spires. South West England shouts 'picturesque' from every corner. Hiking and biking trails criss-cross valleys and ridgeways, wind between stone-built villages and traverse towering gorges. Legends of mystical moorland beasts and stone circles lead you through endless Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Foodies should fast well in advance for a gourmet trip stuffed with cream teas, fruity cider and crumbly cheeses.
South West England
Head to finest house in Cornwall for a relaxing picnic with magnificent panoramic views and 900 acres of parkland and woodland.
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
Sniff your way around the award-winning Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, a coastal haven filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world.
Location: Abbotsbury, Dorset
Feed giraffes by hand and walk on the wildside with lemurs at this popular safari park, found in the picturesque grounds of historic Longleat House.
Location: Longleat, Wiltshire
From suits of Samurai armour to antique bicycles of all shapes and sizes, there are about 22,000 reasons to take a nose round Snowshill Manor.
Location: Snowshill, Gloucestershire
Celebrate Capability Brown’s tercentenary as you explore 42 acres of Sherborne Castle's beautiful gardens and soak up the beauty, peace and tranquility of this natural setting.
Location: Sherborne, Dorset
The house near Wraxall in North Somerset is built of two types of Bath Stone, and is bristling with turrets and topped with a gorgeous elaborate roof.
Location: Tyntesfielsd, Wraxall, Somerset
Experience two world-famous gardens just 6 minutes’ walk from each other - the Arts and Crafts masterpiece Hidcote Manor and historic Kiftsgate Court.
Did you know that Bath and the surrounding area is home to five striking gardens designed by England’s greatest gardener Lancelot “Capability” Brown?
Location: Bath, Somerset


Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Vitis vinifera 'Cabernet Sauvignon'
|Description||One of the most widely recognized varieties, producing big clusters of tasty dark red grapes and superior wine. Cold hardy and disease resistant and easy to grow. The thick-skinned fruit is borne on twining stems, and resistant to rot and frost. Use to cover an arbor, arch a walkway, or shade a terrace.|
|Watering||Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.|
|Blooms||Inconspicuous spring flowers.|
|Mature Size||Vigorous grower to 10 to 20 ft. each year.|
|Special Features||Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Edible, Benefits Birds|
|Landscape Use||Espalier, Privacy Screen|
|Companion Plants||Fig (Ficus); Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rose (Rosa)|
|Care||Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply, less frequently. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.|
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.


Swarthmore Kitchen Addition
Residential Addition, 2007
CuetoKEARNEY added a modern addition that fits comfortably with the Center Hall Classic style home. This addition is also home to a planted Green Roof which allows the separation of the addition from the original house. The Green Roof is seen as innovative in allowing storm run off water to be put to use as well as creating a natural insulator.


Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
HDD is a steerable trenchless method of installing underground pipes, conduits and cables in a shallow arc along a prescribed bore path by using a surface-launched drilling rig, with minimal impact on the surrounding area. Directional boring is used when trenching or excavating is not practical. It is suitable for a variety of soil conditions and jobs including road, landscape and river crossings. Pipes can be made of materials such as PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, Ductile Iron, and Steel if the pipes can be pulled through the drilled hole.
Utilizing this method of utility installation provides less traffic disruption, lower cost, deeper and/or longer installation, no access pits, shorter completion times, directional capabilities and environmental safety. The technique has extensive use in urban areas for developing subsurface utilities as it helps in avoiding extensive open cut trenches.


Eddie's White Wonder Flowering Dogwood
This tree is erect with a uniform width. Its white bracts, which have a velvety look, become creamy white with age. It is a cross of C. florida and C. nuttalli. It has burgundy fall color. It prefers a site in full sun, with good air circulation. Originated in British Columbia by nurseryman Henry Eddie in 1945.
- Common Name: Eddie's White Wonder Flowering Dogwood
- Height: 20' tall
- Spread: 20' wide
- Type: Deciduous
- Zone: 7 - 9


If you have a garden or landscaping installation that you want to properly take care of, mulching is probably tops on your list. Mulching has many benefits. Of course, mulch can add a certain aesthetic value to your garden or landscape; while sometimes beautiful and rich topsoil can do the job, other times having mulch, which can come in a variety of shades, textures, appearances, can add the extra bit of pizzazz to your garden.
The Many Benefits of Mulch for Your Garden or Landscape
Mulching also has other benefits besides look. It can help moderate temperature, so that your plants will better withstand high and low temperatures. Putting down this material will keep the soil moist; this will help the plants stay alive even in dry weather, as the moisture that’s held in to the mulch will help keep the plants hydrated. It will also help prevent the sun from drying up the surface of the soil by preventing the evaporation of said water.
In addition, mulch can be a deterrent of weeds, given that the mulch material is free of weeds and is applied correctly so that it will prevent the growth of new weeds and/or kill existing weeds.
In addition, mulch can help protect the surface of the soil itself from crusting or compacting. This keeps the flow of water running through your garden project. It will also protect the soil from the effects of water and wind erosion, as it will help keep it all in place.
Another feature depends on the type of mulch you use (more on this in a minute), so picking the right kind is certainly important, as some mulches (organic ones) will add nutrients to the soil to keep your garden healthy.
The Two Major Mulch Types
Of course, the key question here is the type of mulches you should use for your project. Of course, as you might expect there are many factors involved that help determine the kind of mulch you should use. For the rest of this article we will discuss the different kinds of mulch, their advantages and disadvantages, and other factors that may come into play when it comes time to select your mulch type.
There are two general mulch types: organic and inorganic. Organic mulches are made from things that were previously alive in some form, usually vegetable or plant matter. Thus, common varieties of organic mulch include wood chips (of various types of trees, such as cedar), grass clippings, bark, leaves,a nd others. One of the biggest benefits of this class of material that can be stated outright is that, given the material is made from (formerly) living matter, it will decay into the soil, thereby adding nutrients to it to help support your plants for the long haul.
Of course, there are also inorganic mulches. These are made from non-natural, or man-made, materials, and these include plastics, stones and pebbles, fabric, gravel, and others. These materials generally do not biodegrade, so you won’t get the beneficial effect described above. However, this kind of material has advantages over organic ones too, which I’ll explain in a minute.
More on Organic Mulch Types
As stated above, organic mulches add nutrients to the top soil, helping to support a thriving garden. They also look natural and beautiful, and they will enhance the look of any garden. There are some drawbacks to keep in mind. First, since this material does decay, you will have to replace it more often than not. Second, this dead matter can attract bugs and other pests. Third, some of these materials may have the propensity to blow or wash away, so keep that in mind when you’re filling in your beds.
At the bottom of the organic totem pole are grass, hay, and straw. These should be used with care, because if used in correctly they can cause more trouble, such as weeds, than good. Still, these are popular given that you will probably have these as ‘waste’ products of other parts of your landscape care. In all cases, the clippings should be dry before use to prevent forming a ‘mat’ that will prevent the drainage of water. Furthermore, out of this group, grass and straw are best, because sometimes hay can contain weeds. Overall, the mulch in this category will have to be replaced often given the speed with which they will decay. This speed of decay will provide a nice, quick burst of nutrients to the soil, however. Another thing to be careful about: don’t use clippings in your garden if they come from a lawn that had pesticides applied to it!
Another disadvantage of grass, hay, and straw is that it doesn’t look particularly pleasant. These materials are best reserved for vegetable gardens or other gardens whose primary function is, well, function and not beauty.
Depending on the garden, using plants as “mulch” to cover the surface of the flowerbed may work well. Popular mulches in this category include ivy and different kinds of grasses.
The next kinds of organic mulch come from trees. First in this category come leaves. These work really well, but you’ll want to make sure to slice and dice them with a shredder. Putting them down whole is not the answer, as you want to avoid putting down a thick layer of any kind of mulch that won’t drain properly and will in effect cut off the plants’ water supply. In addition, whole leaves may be picked up by the wind, causing a big mess. (Depending on the wind, this may still happen!) On the other hand, you don’t want to make the leaves too fine, otherwise they will just form a mat on the surface and defeat the purpose of the mulch. Thus, you’ll want to be careful with the size of the leaves.
Another tree product includes bark and pine needles. These work well at many different thicknesses simply because they are so porous. However, beware about the composition and content of your soil and plants; needles, for instance, can be acidic, and this may not work well in some environs. Pine bark is a popular variety of this material. You can get it in a variety of sizes and shapes, though this wood material may obviously attract certain kinds of pests. In general, though, pine needles and bark will look very nice for many gardens.
Finally, we come to the most popular variety of mulch of all: wood chips. These of course come from the wood of the trees themselves. There are many reasons to use these wood chips, including their insulation properties and their weed-preventing aspects. However, because they are made from wood, you will have to beware the invasion of termites who will see the mulch as quite the feast.
More on Inorganic Mulch Types
Let’s move on from the organic to the inorganic. This material doesn’t decay like organic matter does; while this may be a drawback in some instances, in others it may be a boon. Another advantage of this material is that it will not attract pests like organic matter can. In addition, it is relatively maintenance free if installed correctly. In general, this material is more ‘permanent’ than organic varieties, especially stones and pebbles which are difficult to remove.
One popular variety is plastic, especially black plastic (or polyethylene film). One advantage of this material is that you can use it to support and protect your garden better; in addition, you can plant seeds earlier with the protection and aid of this material. Plastic can also help keep in water, which is great as long as the area you’re mulching isn’t too wet. However, note that plastic doesn’t do well in the hot sun, as it will soften and deform in it. Thus, you’ll want to reserve it for the cooler parts of the year. Second, as stated above, this material won’t decay like organic varieties do, so you’ll lose the benefit of the nutrient deposits with this kind of material.
Another popular man-made mulch is woven cloth, plastic, and paper. These will be porous to allow water and air to reach your soil.
If you’re looking for a distinctive aesthetic, stones and pebbles also work well. These are not man-made, but they are not inorganic as they are not, for all intents and purposes, descended from organic life. Just like with the needles and other organic materials, you’ll want to be sure that your particular plants can deal with the alkaline conditions that some of these rocks can cause in the plants. In addition, the stone can sometimes absorb or reflect the sun’s rays, increasing the local temperature around the garden. As always, knowledge of what your plants need is the key! More information can be found in this article on landscaping rocks.
Don’t forget that you can combine some of these varieties together! For instance, black plastic can go well with wood chips or pine needles if the plastic is buried in the soil. This will give you the structural benefits of the plastic with the aesthetics and nutritional value of the wood mulch.
For more landscaping advice, check out this article about some useful front yard landscaping ideas. And for more articles about gardening, check out these articles on garden fencing


The area called “C.3.98 SAPABA” is located in the southern part of Casalecchio di Reno (BO), inside the propertyo f the Società Saraceni S.r.l., and is the target of an extensive private venture revitalization plan. To the east it borders with the orographic banks of the Reno River, to the south with the wood sin Via Salvatore Allende, to the north with Rio dei Gamberi and to the west with the new reidsential division. In order to strengthen the existing ecological connections with the river and with the woods, the planning choice was to sew together the existing, following a sinusoidal natuarl pattern.
The Masterplan studied the integration between the landscape and the new sustainable architecture. The Masterplan guidelines identify some themes: acoustic wall, green parking lot, private gardens, common courtyards, vertical gardens, phytodepuration basin, but also the management of the areas, particularly the woods.
The project also involves the mitigation of the Reno River’s banks and of the minor waterways: Rio Bolsenda and Rio de Gamberi.


The City of Evansville is taking the initial steps in creating a new master plan for the city's parks system. Officials hope to have a final plan approved by the city council in December and presented to the Department of Natural Resources in January. August 4, 2014
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The City of Evansville is in the beginning stages of developing a new Master Plan for the Department of Parks and Recreation that will provide a roadmap for future development of the city’s public parks system. The document would also make the city eligible to apply for state and federal funding, which is currently not possible because the city's previous park master plan never received formal approval in 2009.
“The new Master Plan will compare Evansville to cities of similar size with similar facilities by looking at organizational structure, budgeting, staffing, programming and building facilities,” said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “This comprehensive review of our parks is important, especially when previous plans have all recommended enhanced green space at the former Roberts Stadium site, and the city is ready to make those plans a reality.”
Denise Johnson, Executive Director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, said the Master Plan will be developed by the consulting team Alta + Design. Alta will gather public input from residents through an online survey and will hold public meetings in the near future. Alta Consultants will also participate in National Night Out at Wesselman Park on August 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., and the Mayor's Traveling City Hall meeting at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2301 N. Stockwell Rd., on September 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The goal is to complete the proposed new Master Plan and present it to City Council by mid-December for approval. Once the document is approved and signed by Mayor Winnecke it will be presented to the Department of Natural Resources in January 2015 for approval.
Citizens are encouraged to provide input on the existing and future parks system by completing an on-line survey at: http://evansvilleparksandrec.weebly.com/. A link to the survey is also available on the City of Evansville website at: www.evansville.in.gov. Click on Government and select Parks and Recreation, then click Evansville Parks and Rec Master Plan.
Source: The City of Evansville


Aubrieta 'Doctor Mules Variegata' Aubrieta 'Doctor Mules Variegata' (v)
'Doctor Mules Variegata' is an evergreen perennial producing a mat of small, mid-green leaves with a neat creamy-white border. Masses of small blue-purple flowers are produced in mid- to late spring
About this plant
aubrieta 'Doctor Mules Variegata'
Aubrieta 'Dr Mules'
Up to 10 cm
Cut back after flowering
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
- Suitable locations
Banks and Slopes Garden Edging Ground Cover City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Coastal Rock Garden
Propagate by softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Can get aphids and flea beetles
May be infected by white blister


BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London has been presented with an ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ in the ‘Brent in Bloom’ garden competition for 2012.
‘Brent in Bloom’ is an annual competition held by the Council for the London Borough of Brent recognising the local community for its gardening skills. The aim is to enhance the borough’s attractiveness for both residents and visitors and raise awareness about environmental responsibility. It forms a part of the ‘London in Bloom’ campaign, a wider initiative where boroughs, communities, residents and businesses work together to improve the environment of the capital “to make it a greener, cleaner place to live, work and visit.” This in turn is part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s ‘Britain in Bloom’ campaign to help “communities become better places to live.”
Judging for the award was carried out during the month of June. Marks were awarded for colour design, quality of plants and cleanliness.
This year’s achievement follows similar awards for the Mandir’s garden in 2009 and 2010.
Hansa H. Patel, landscape designer and manager of the small garden surrounding the Mandir, expressed, “We’re humbled to receive another award for this competition, but bringing a bit of colour and joy to the area is the biggest reward. We’ve always been keen to contribute to the local community and are delighted that our garden has made such a positive impact to the environment.”
The award affirms the Mandir’s on-going commitment to supporting a cleaner, greener environment for the local community. Recent initiatives have included observing World Environment Day and engaging in a voluntary clean-up of nearby neighbourhoods in the ‘Big Tidy Up’ project.
To learn more about the garden at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, please click here.


Bait station on the outside. The perfect matching of rocks makes it integrate perfectly in the environment where is located without creating discomfort or drawing attention. The opening of the station is done by the lock located sideways with a special key to facilitate inserting the bait. It is ideal for areas with rich vegetation.
Its realistic colors and the design of natural rock, give it an authentic look of stone. When it is closed, the trap automatically locks and opens with the standard key. The station is made of molded plastic, built to cope with the frequent uses and it is resistant toexternal environmental factors.
- Genuine aspect of rock;
- Ideal for gardens and areas with rich vegetation;
- The new system of raticide placing drawer type;
- The resistance to external environmental conditions;
- Can be fixed to the soft ground using a pole;
- Can be fixed to the dry soil or waterproof with screws.
Dimensions: 24 x 20 x 11 cm (9.4 x 7.8 x 4.3 inch).
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Planning to build a Pergola?
One of the most popular features of the Australian backyard is a garden pergola. They are versatile, varied and a stunning center-piece for entertainment and relaxation.
A pergola can provide shade in the summer, protection in the winter and privacy all year round. They can offer an escape within the confines of your own home and the choices are abundant.
You can choose the traditional path; opting for the classic timber design to compliment the colours and textures of the rest of your landscaping that gives a natural look. The downside of this however is the regular maintenance required to protect from the elements.
If you are looking for something that can be maintained with little fuss you may want to consider a metal pergola. Colorbond offer a range of products in an array of colours that can either compliment or contrast your surroundings depending on what it is you desire. Colorbond won’t rust and can be built quickly if purchased as a kit. This will save time and money on labour costs.
By growing plants that weave in and out of the pergola’s frame an atmosphere of decadence leaves guests with a sense of envy and inspiration. They create a visual interest to your yard that visitors’ eyes are drawn to and offer a secondary space for relaxation, entertainment and cooking.
Pergolas are versatile and come in many shapes and sizes, whether big or small there will be a pergola to suit your needs
There is no shortage of inspiration available online, a simple google search or a quick visit to Pinterest will provide you endless sources to get the creative juices flowing.
Although we all enjoy a bargain, cheap materials often result in a second-rate product that doesn’t last. Consider your options and shop around but don’t settle for any off-brand products.


Zelkova serrata 'Goblin'
(Dwarf Water Elm) An eye-catching dwarf selection, Zelkova serrata 'Goblin' has a compact, upright habit and narrow leaves which turn strong shades of orange or red in autumn.
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An eye-catching dwarf selection, Zelkova serrata 'Goblin' has a compact, upright habit and narrow leaves which turn strong shades of orange or red in autumn.
The small size makes Zelkova serrata 'Goblin' ideal for gardens with limited space, rockeries or for growing in a large container. Very slow growing!
- Position: Full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil. Zelkova serrata 'Goblin' is tolerant of dry soil conditions.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Very slow.
- Habit: Zelkova serrata 'Goblin' grows to be an extremely dwarf shrub.
- Height: 1 m (3 ft).
- Spread: 1 m (3 ft).
- Notes: Despite the common name, Zelkova serrata 'Goblin' is not really an elm and therefore not attacked by Dutch Elm Disease. This plant is tolerant of atmospheric pollution and windy sites.
- How Much Sun
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- Mature Size
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Jan. 30, 2018
The final phase of planting for the San Lorenzo River Parkway Phase II Project is in the works. Almost 6,000 square feet of hydroseeds were recently installed. The planting of 503 native plants started on Friday and will continue over about two weeks.


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A terrific style is nice, however it has to be practical. They require to understand how you are going to utilize your lawn and who else will be using it.
You want your lawn to be functional and stunning. What do you dislike about your present landscaping? You should walk around the yard with the landscaper and discuss the things you currently like about your lawn and a few of the important things you do not like. They may have the ability to use a few of your existing plants in a new and imaginative method.
Having a negative experience can make an individual cautious of working with a new landscaper. Landscapers will desire to prevent things that clients do not like. Take a walk around and see the designs that look appealing and the ones that do not look so good.
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As a designer, I’ve become rather excellent at this for many years so before you go charging into your next on-site consultation, here is my detailed guide to distilling the dollar value from your brand-new client. Step One Prepare Your Consumer Ahead of Time Rather than just springing the concern on your prospective customer and putting them on the area for an answer, help them be prepared to have a response by planting the seed early on.
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Utilize this as a chance to offer them something to believe about between the call and the time you meet on site. You’re not asking them to provide you a response right away, you’re asking them to make the time to believe about it.
The last thing I want you to experience is a lot of concealed surprises. We like to get things right from the start. If you could have a think of that, it would be a great assistance. If you’re unsure where to start, I’ll bring some examples of previous projects and we can talk more about it in individual.””Oh, and if you might bring some images or hard copies of the sorts of things you have actually seen before that you really like, that would be actually practical too.


1724 rice wine jars were made into a unique water spectacle
1840 custom-made nozzles with an integrated fog system created the right atmosphere
A 740 metre LED light strip added an impressive ambience
Great collaboration, iconic result
The overall impression is very pure and aesthetic. The static pyramid architecture forms a dramatic contrast to the illuminated dynamism of the gently flowing water and the fog clouds. The sheer size of the feature creates an overall impression that is monumental and dazzling, in spite of the deliberately simple appearance. Since being installed, the water feature has become one of the exhibition centre's main attractions for visitors. The clients have praised OASE for their excellent collaboration, saying that the water display has become an iconic part of their company culture. So then: Gānbēi – Cheers!
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|Year of completion||2021|
|Type of water||Fresh water|
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The Exposition Park Rose Garden received a new face-lift. Park officals and Councilman Curren Price Jr. attended the park's dedication ceremony for its refurbished fountain. The new system is water-proofed and features new undergroud lighting. Officals hope the new refurbishment will bring more locals and students to the area.
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Spheres of influence. Punctuate your outdoor space with distinctive design ideas. Textured to resemble stone, these orbs work well along a pathway, on a patio, or anyplace that needs visual impact. From Scott Living.
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Not sure why it took me so long to get back on here, except that life has been crazy, but I still have so much to share about these beautiful gardens. Love this wagon and wonder where it will go when the plants are moved to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
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New Park Beacon Celebrates Rich Maritime Past
A new maritime-inspired piece of public art now overlooks the mouth of the Tyne in celebration of South Tyneside's lost shipping industry.
The six-metre Word Beacon has been installed at the Lawe Top in South Shields as part of the £3.2m transformation of the historic North Marine Park.
South Tyneside Council is restoring the park back to its Victorian splendour. The project, which is nearing completion, has involved reinstating some of the site's original features as well as introducing new elements, including new public art.
The sculpture, made from weathering corten steel, highlights interesting words and occupations associated with the Borough's once thriving maritime and shipping industries.
Job titles such as Shields Pilot, Rigger, Dockmaster and Seaman, are welded onto the main part of the Beacon, with thought-provoking words laser cut from the top half, which will be illuminated at night. The words were generated as part of a remote community project involving community groups and schoolchildren.
The structure takes inspiration from the original Lawe Top beacons built in 1832 and will be visible on the approach from Sea Road and the foreshore.
Councillor John Anglin, Lead Member for Regeneration and Economy at South Tyneside Council, said: "Public Art is an important component in our work to restore North Marine Park. This project gave us an opportunity to create an installation that would reflect the park's long-standing association with navigation.
"The Beacon is a real statement piece. It not only celebrates the people of South Shields with words inspired by our rich maritime and shipping heritage, but is perfectly positioned in the Lawe Top area, which played a key role in the Borough's military defences with its incredible views over the mouth of the river and wider harbour. I'm sure it will be a great talking point for people visiting the park in future."
Another new art installation has also been created close to where the former park bandstand once stood. Details from the original ornate ironwork have been cast into a new low-level feature wall, which acts as a decorative backdrop to a new performance space sited near the reconstructed grotto.
Sculptor Andrew Mckeown, who created the Word Beacon and bandstand interpretation, said: "It's been great to be part of the restoration of such a historic park. The new Beacon and feature wall were designed to be talking points, to inspire conversations about South Shields maritime history and heritage.
"Even while we were installing the Beacon, a grandad was explaining to his grandson what a Foyboatman was. This was exactly what I intended and I hope these conversations continue and both of my new artworks become important landmarks in the newly restored park."
In further recognition of the park's heritage and maritime past, new historical plaques and information boards will be sited throughout the park. One board marks the site of the park's former Trinity Towers building, which was built in 1810 and demolished in 1969.
Trinity Towers was originally built as a watchtower for pilots and later used as the park gardener's home and a radar training station for the students of South Shields Marine and Technical College.
Other key highlights of the North Marine Park transformation include the reconstruction of the iconic Grand Promenade staircase, as well as the original grotto, and the refurbishment of the bowling clubhouse and green, park pavilion and Pier Parade and Beacon entrances.
A new play area will also reflect South Tyneside's maritime links and Roman heritage. Other features include a new adult fitness trim trail, new balustrades and copings as well as improved street lighting, seating, footpaths and open spaces.
The project, supported with £2.4m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is a partnership between South Tyneside Council, Esh Construction, Southern Green landscape architects and the Friends of North and South Marine Parks, who have been working closely with the Council's regeneration team as well as dedicated Parks Officer, Jade Ridley.
Councillor John Anglin, Lead Member for Regeneration and Economy, said: "After many years of planning, designing and securing the funding needed to restore the park, it's been really exciting to watch our vision for the park come to fruition and for visitors to see the transformation before their eyes with the site remaining open throughout.
"With the key features of the park now in place, we are getting very close to completion. We're just putting the finishing touches to the site and can't wait for people to see it in its entirety. The transformation will ensure the park remains a firm favourite among residents and visitors alike for many more years to come."
North and South Marine Parks opened in June 1890. The northern park was created on 7.5 hectares of former ballast hills, with more space dedicated to trees, pathways and shrubbery. This park provided a more tranquil space than its southern neighbour, offering gentle pastimes such as bowling.
For further information about the restoration of North Marine Park visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/northmarinepark or email the project team at firstname.lastname@example.org


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TEP, in conjunction with Colin Buchanan and Partners, was commissioned by Conway County Borough Council to prepare designs for improving the streetscape within Colwyn Bay town centre.
The study area included the main gateways, routes and key spaces in the town centre and involved accommodating a market.
Through consultation TEP prepared a high quality design palette which set out the specification for the public realm including paving, lighting, seating and planting. Initial sketch designs were then worked up to detailed design and tender packages prepared for the Council to implement.
The first three schemes total £1.4m and include the main gateways into Colwyn Bay and pedestrianised roads in the heart of the town.


Some people can’t wait to leave school. Others end up making a home in one. Step forward Lilian Baylis: a Brutalist-style Grade II listed secondary school brought back from the brink as an award-winning residential community.
Conversions and new builds sit alongside intertwined courtyards, landscaped gardens, squares and passages giving the site its distinctive character. The exterior lighting scheme helps people navigate the intricate space: interlinking long stark walls have been washed with light; features, including a reflection pool, water fountains and planting, subtly illuminated. Yet, we avoided utilising columns and bollards – these often require overtly visible light sources and one thing we don’t like is visual clutter.
The retro 1960s structures are full of stark contours, textures and tones, and this is where the power of light really comes into play. By gently emphasising the exterior surfaces with concealed lights, creating ample ambient illumination, we were able to reveal and accentuate the architecture’s honesty and boldness, but also make the space feel calm, safe and welcoming. And, it’s all rather celestial thanks to an astronomical time clock that activates the lighting throughout the year.
The flexible, energy-efficient lighting scheme for this one-off project is about celebrating and letting the architecture do all the talking, but then, who’d challenge a Brutalist?
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Loughcrew Gardens are full of history, beauty, fantasy, and atmosphere making the visit a magical experience. Our Spring opening hours from Saturday March 30th 2019 are:
- Mon - Fri 11am - 4pm
- Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm
Loughcrew Gardens are a breathtaking spectacle from 17th and 19th century landscape and pleasure gardens. Take a walk through centuries of garden and landscape fantasy. The central area of approximately six acres includes a lime avenue, extensive lawns and terraces, a magnificent herbaceous border and physic border. Within the gardens stand a medieval motte and St. Oliver Plunkett’s family church and Tower House.
If you would rather, there is also a longer lake walk around Lough Creeve. There is some beautiful scenery to be taken in along the way, as it goes right past Loughcrew House. With extra treats along the way as the walk itself takes in different forest and rockery walks and also has a fairy ring. This walk starts and finishes at the Limetree Coffee Shop.
Unfortunately, the key to Loughcrew Cairns will be unavailable for the season ahead as the OPW have extensive works to carry out to ensure the safety of the structure. They will have Tour Guides appointed throughout the summer at the summit.


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There are various paving stones available in the stone market. There are many of them which come with life long warranty as well. It is interesting as such a warranty does not come with any type of pavement. So, you do not need to worry about anything because first, this kind of pavement is durable and second, because even if there is slight wear and tear then there is life long warranty. One can choose from this range as per individual budget.
The choice of the best paver designs largely depend on the location of the landscaping project, the time and effort that the homeowners can commit and the budget allocated to complete the easy but time-consuming endeavor. Fortunately because of paving stones, owners are given a leeway on the pattern to choose as there are no strict rules or procedures to follow – all one has to do is be creative and sensitive to what is aesthetically pleasing.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last weekend, on Saturday, December 3rd, the neighborhood of Santo Cristo in Rio’s Port Zone opened a new public park in a ceremony, which was accompanied by a day of special events. The area is named Parque Urbano (Urban Park) and is part of the revitalization efforts by the city along the downtown waterfront.
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Does everyone in your neighborhood talk about your yard? Is it a bad thing because it doesn’t look all that great? If that’s the case, use this article to get back at your neighbors with a nice lawn. Here are some ways to turn around your yard, and your neighbors’ opinions.
Add some softness to your landscaping by re-edging your rock or flower beds with delicate curves. Using a curved line helps to provide a more modern feel. The fresh edges are a cost effective way to improve the look of your yard and flower beds.
Make a sketch of your landscaping project ideas before you start digging. Sketching out your designs is a great way to see exactly what the project will entail. You will also find it easier to change a sketch than to actually change your landscape.
Your landscaping should contain local plants whenever possible. This involves incorporating flowers, trees, and bushes that are local. These plants will be ready to grow in your particular climate, whether you have hard soil, less rain or extreme weather fluctuations.
Consider granite for your surfaces when installing a kitchen outdoors. While it may cost less with marble or a similar material, granite is good because you place very hot things on it and does not require much maintenance.
Use native plants in your yard. Native plants require less maintenance as they are already in their ideal climate. This means that taking care of them would not require a lot of maintenance. You can research native plants in your area by going to your local home and garden store.
A drip-style irrigation system is always a good investment for a homeowner. This type of system continually provides water to your plants. The water is also more efficient, because it is a drip rather than a stream, as would be the case with a hose or sprinkler system.
Before you begin your landscaping project, be sure to make a complete listing of materials required. It is quite discouraging to have to postpone your project until you go back to the store for a single tool.
Always go for quality over cheap products. It is easy to find products in many home improvement stores that are reduced cost but low quality. Go to specialtystores to get good products and advices from experienced workers. Paying extra money will be worth it due to the fact that you’ll get better products as well as great advice.
Be judicious when it comes to selecting your plants, because this can have a huge effect on the success of your landscaping project. Obviously, you wouldn’t choose plants that prefer shade if you are landscaping a sunny area. You also don’t want trees planted where they don’t have enough room to grow. The time taken to plan correctly will mean less time fixing mistakes later.
Timing will help you save money when you need to buy landscape items. Lumber is usually less expensive in the winter months. Mulch, shrubs and trees can be quite a bit less expensive later in the season. So if you can, you may want to wait to make your purchases then. New varieties of plants are always coming on the market, but it may be wiser to wait a year or two until the price drops, before you invest in them.
Most people don’t consider going online to get their landscaping items. However, shopping online is both easier and it allows you a wider selection than any local stores.
To enjoy the widest selection of plants and save yourself money, shop for landscaping supplies online. You’ll find quite a few retailers are available who have great reputations and even better price points. Always read other customers’ reviews when ordering products in order to get a good product. You should also compare prices on several websites before purchasing any materials.
Time your purchases to save money. Lumber is usually less expensive in the winter months. Mulch, shrubs and trees can be quite a bit less expensive later in the season. So if you can, you may want to wait to make your purchases then. Instead of buying new plants when they first appear, wait a year or two and let the prices fall.
Landscaping isn’t just done by professionals. If you take the time to educate yourself and commit to doing the necessary work with care and diligence, you’ll find that it’s easy to produce a great-looking yard. Your new yard will make you the envy of all your neighbors. That’s the best result you could have!
Shop around on the Internet to keep costs down and to find a wider variety of products. Many landscaping sites sell high-quality products at great prices, from plants and seeds to tools and other supplies. Check the reviews on the product and retailer before you make your purchase. Look at various websites and compare prices.
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