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A gravel garden brings an air of Zen to the smallest spaces – and it’s low-maintenance and waterwise to boot. Just keep it simple: “Don’t try to cram too much variety into a small space or it’ll look cluttered and bitty”‘ says Gordon. Use a paint effect, such as the rusted-wall look, to inject colour, cohesion and interest.
“Gravel is an ideal floor covering as it’s relatively cheap and allows storm water to percolate through,” says Gordon Stuart. Pale or neutral gravel gives the impression of space in a small area, Angela Langley notes. Buy small (5 – 7mm) sandstone or Table Mountain chips, or Duzi Gravel in KZN, lay some landscape fabric below the gravel to allow water through and stop weeds emerging from below. (You’ll still need to treat the weeds coming up from the gravel.) For the rusted-wall look ‘you can enhance or let real metal sheets rust, then seal them’ say architect Kobus Nieuwoudt of Nieuwoudt Architects, “It can be achieved by paint techniques on metal and off-shutter concrete.”


Here are the judges, understandably grim-faced while looking at the recipient of our Worst in Show Award for the 2009 Chelsea Show Gardens. Another problem is they are given the pottiest assessment criteria. The criteria are (1) has the designer met his/her own brief? (2) is the garden as neat and tidy as it could possibly be? (3) does the garden have style? These criteria are better suited to a dog show than a garden design competition.
The primary criterion should be: is the design of high quality? And to answer this question one must have a design theory. I urge the Chelsea organizers to read Vitruvius and to appoint only judges with an undestanding of the subject. For the competition to make a useful contribution to the art of garden design, the judges should ask:
- Utilitas: does the garden have functions?
- Firmitas: is the garden well made, in terms of construction and planting?
- Venustas: is the garden beautiful/delightful/possessed of high aesthetic or artistic quality?
Then they can think about how well the garden meets the promised brief and, if they really must, about whether it is neat and tidy. The ‘style’ criterion should be discarded, not so much because it is irrelevant as because it is confusing and misleading: we want designs to have style but we do not want designers to aim for specific ‘styles’. With regard to the Vitruvian criteria, it is not necessary for every design to satisfy each of criteria, but if one or two are set aside then the second/third should be all the more fully satisfied.
See our review of the 2009 Chelsea Show Gardens – and of the judges decisions!


Several nights bordering on frost have passed, but it’s likely that milder temperatures will prevail for several weeks until more regular chances for frost and freeze arrive. While a September frost is not unheard of, mid or late October is more typical for our first cold nights. I’m in no hurry.
This afternoon, I’m hoping that the weak remnants of the latest Gulf Coast storm veer just a bit in this direction to soak the garden before the weekend. Most areas remain damp, but I threw down a few handfuls of grass seed to thicken up an area that has worn thin. If this isn’t successful I’ll have little choice but to figure out some more durable option. This is the primary path to the rear garden, a high traffic area that tends to be damp, though it is sloped. I really don’t think the grass will work, so I’m considering options. I would prefer to do it some other time, though.
While reblooming azaleas and toad lilies are late in flowering, I think due to a rainy August, there are now more than a scattered few blooms and signs that more are soon to come.


6. The Right Chairs
Oftentimes you’ll find that it’s the chairs that make the fire pit and not the fire pit itself.
7. Getting Contemporary
Those who have a preference for contemporary styling can always do something like this with their backyard fire pit.
8. The Budget
This backyard fire pit absolutely proves that you don’t need an enormous budget in order to do something cool.
9. Table Style
Here you’ve got a gorgeous backyard fire pit that also doubles as a place to eat and drink. Wonderful!
10. Tucked Away
For a true sense of intimacy with your backyard fire pit, you may wish to tuck it away into a space like this.


Linda Cochran's Garden: Salvia Sclarea 'Piemont'
Salvia x jamensis Nachtvlinder 60cm juni-vorst
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The view just inside our back gate. A couple of weeks ago I called up a local gardener to make arrangements to photograph her garden ...
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I have always used blue salvia and pink cosmos in all my gardens ....love the look...
Garden Water Feature - Pop Up Pond. An aquarium constructed from a special polymer material. You can now set up a beautiful water garden or stunning outdoor aquarium


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6PM Opening Reception
Join curators Allan Shulman and Randolph C. Henning in a conversation that will bring to light the indelible impact the work of modernist architect Alfred Browning Parker had on Florida’s built landscape.
Guest moderator: Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, architect and urban planner. Dean of the UM School of Architecture from 1995 to 2013.


The success of the interiors created by Ines Benavides’ Studio is the result of spaces where architecture and the environment prevail. Projects are holistically analyzed, so that space, volume and light are the starting points.
Inés has a rational approach to space distribution, looking to create harmony without scarifying functionality and comfort. Inés is also a perfectionist in the search for beautiful and durable materials which integrate in the atmosphere and the customer’s lifestyle.
In 360 degrees projects encompassing architecture and landscaping, Inés Benavides works collaboratively with the Studios of Jaime Benavides (jaimebenavides.com) and Benavides Laperche (benavideslaperche.es).


Even though early throughout notion, the actual pergola has become encountering a bit of a current rebirth these kind of days. A fashionable outside refuge without any wall surfaces (or in any other case created while one addition to people’s house), a pergola can be a windy approach to snap color in the course of milder, sunnier seasons. There’s a multitude of pergola ideas available, depending on you and lifestyle. Table configurations, chaise lounges, and in some cases damp bars might be implemented in to a pergola, even though many also decide to add latticework and also planter bins to motivate flourishing flora & fauna.
Some sort of pergola is definitely an easily sophisticated way to enliven and get your current back yard without ones comfort or maybe budget. In addition to since there are pergola styles to match each room, you shouldn’t worry about cityscapes as well as region abodes; these kind of 33 pergola concepts aren’t simply a producer’s wish nevertheless tailor-made on the individual. Regardless of whether you’re looking for an island getaway is likely to backyard or maybe no-frills living space for you to like a mixture and instant connected with serenity, there is a pergola style and design with you inside mind.
Because of this everyday, sping time glimpse, you can utilize locally-sourced products for the eco-friendly touch. The twin pergola-porch place will be introduced along with greyish stones. Natural stone techniques bring a good fascinating, cozy color contrast. The particular bright, wood made roof top with the pergola runs straight from the house to 2 support beams which incorporate lumber and gray diamond for you to unify a look.
Your slanted slats during this pergola produce far more trendy, comforting hue for warm, summer time afternoons. The actual solid wood with the pergola complements this wood close to the outside of the house plus the lumber used in the particular with capacity of and also tables. The grays utilized for this floor covering, seat covers, pillows, plus flooring inside the desktop as well echo each one other.
The rustic look of your pergola takes its type sticks from your unfinished real wood with summer vacation cabins. It provides a sheltered corner to get a welcoming dialogue area. This stitched smoothness add comparison in addition to sample and a fairly neutral coloration scheme. The bigger iron lantern gives an uplifting as well as installing focus for your space.


Simple Steps to a Great Garden:
- Using a shovel, hoe, or hand trowel loosen and break up the soil. You will need to go down to a depth of around 6-12 inches. If your kidlets are helping you out, you may want to prepare the soil a bit before they join you to deter frustration... especially if your soil is as hard as the stuff in my backyard.
- Add organic material to the soil. Mix it in really well. Try to level out the bed as much as possible.
- Sprinkle a slow release fertilizer on top of the soil. Mix the fertilizer with the soil only going about 2 inches deep.


A HOUSING scheme in Lower Earley has won national recognition for its distinctive character and top-class design.
The Manor development was awarded a silver standard in this year’s Building for Life Awards – the national benchmark for well-designed housing and neighbourhoods.
The 148-home site was designed and built by St James Homes and architects John Thompson & Partners on the former sewerage treatment works base in Lower Earley Way.
The project, completed last December, caught the eye of the judges with its clear layout, formal architecture and rich landscaping, which combine to create a well-designed suburban scheme.
Led by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), Building for Life recognises the best designed private housing in England based on the quality of its construction, its roads, parking, pedestrianisation, environment, community and character.
Wayne Hemingway, designer and Building for Life chair, said: “The Manor breaks the mould for Reading – it is very bold and should be viewed as the local benchmark.”


Dwarf Harriman's Yucca
Yucca harrimaniae x nana
Once established needs only occasional water.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
|Average Size at Maturity||Rosettes reach 12 in. tall and wide.|
|Bloom Time||White bell-shaped flowers in summer|
|Design Ideas||Diminutive yet with striking architectural form this is a superb plant for featuring in smaller gardens or containers, particularly suited to modern garden designs, though equally useful in a a rustic succulent collection or xeric landscape, Plant in groups for exceptional effect. Feature in containers, paired simply with gravel, colored glass or smooth stones for striking texture and contrast. Mass on small banks to spice up ordinary erosion control plantings.|
|Flower Attribute||Showy Flowers|
|Landscape Use||Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden|
|Light Needs||Full sun|
|Special Feature||Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Compact Form|
|Watering Needs||Once established needs only occasional water.|
Provide lean, well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. A slow-release fertilizer may be applied in spring. Requires little care once established.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10


Now the winter season is upon us and the dark nights have well and truly set in we find more reasons to use a variety of lighting methods in and around the home but often the most forgotten part of the home during the winter is the garden. We spend all summer making our garden look attractive and then forget about it in the winter which is why, here at The Light Yard, we have put together a guide on how to light up your garden during the winter months.
First of all, it is important to remember that in a garden a small amount of lighting can prove to be very effective and should be used selectively to ensure that you are highlighting the most important areas. Before you start adding lighting it is important to decide which areas are the key features you want to show off and which areas you would prefer to be concealed.
Safety is always a very important aspect which is why it is very important that any areas that contain steps are lit up well as the last thing we want is for people to be tripping over due to badly lit stairways. Our modern and stylish range of step lights are the ideal addition to any garden stairway as they are practical but they also make an attractive addition to your garden.
When it comes to lighting a garden successfully you need the option to be flexible which is why our uplighter spot lights are the ideal addition to any garden. These lights are on spikes which means they can be placed anywhere which then gives you complete creative control whether your lighting up a statue, tree or flowered area. These up lights are also a great way to provide shadow lighting effects for statues and garden ornaments.
If you have a long garden, then our range of path lights are the ideal choice for you. We offer a range of designs so that you have the option to choose the perfect path lighting that will compliment your garden. This type of lighting is also another great way of adding safety measures to your garden as it can help to prevent any trips or falls.
Wall mounted lights are ideal for lighting up patios and gardens and our range of exterior wall lights come with the option of light colours so you can choose from a warm glow or bright white light depending on your preference. These lights are also a great method of security as they can be used as sensor lights which act as a deterrent to any potential trespassers.
Once you have set up your lighting it is always a good idea to test it out first. You want to make sure that the lighting is balanced so if you find one area is over exposed compared to another then make sure you adjust accordingly. It is also important to make sure you aren’t over lighting the garden, having lights that are too bright can spoil the overall appearance and it can also be bad for your eyes when your eyeballs move from a brightly lit space to an unlit space.
You also need to make sure that your lights aren’t too bright as this can spoil the overall ambience. When setting up garden lighting you want to be creating a relaxing, attractive and calm atmosphere so you need to make sure that the level of lighting is just the right brightness which will vary for every size and style of garden.
If you are looking for a stunning collection of outdoor lighting that will make the perfect addition for your garden this winter then make sure you take a look at what we have available here at The Light Yard.


Good for planter boxes or garden applications. Fertilized top soil has wood shavings, mushroom compost, nutrients and fertilizers added to create a base soil for planting.
Available by the: Sack, Half Yard, Yard, and Truckload
1 cu/ yd = 160sqft @ 2" depth
1 sack = 8sqft @ 1" depth
NOTE: Actual colors may vary. Please visit an RCP Block & Brick location near you to view samples.


A Guide to Beautiful Landscaping
Start with a professionally designed landscape plan
It is important to hire a designer before any exterior work begins, including pool construction. A Professional Landscape Designer can create a comprehensive plan, including plants, patios, walls, pools, water features, BBQs, fireplaces and shade structures to ensure that your finished landscape is functional and beautiful, and adds lasting value to your home.
Find the right Landscape Designer for you
There are many Landscape Designers to choose from, but not all are equally qualified. Before you hire someone, be sure to ask about his or her background and schooling, review his portfolio and check his references. Also, some designers have a particular style or personality that you may prefer to work with. Think of it as an interview process. Another consideration is that some designers cater more to offering “package” landscape design versus “custom” landscape design services and then there is the “customized landscape design package”. All of which are fine, depending on what you are looking for.
What you can expect from a Professional Landscape Designer
As part of providing you with a comprehensive plan, your designer should listen and be responsive to what you are trying to achieve. The plan is a communication tool between you, the designer and the contractor. The plan needs to be an accurate, scaled drawing with enough detail, including grading elevations, so that everyone knows what to expect. An accurately detailed plan also allows the contractor to give you an accurate and customized bid for construction.
Just as there are many different Landscape Designers there are also many different fee structures. Like anything else, you get what you pay for. As part of the interview process, weigh the design fees against the designer’s qualifications and experience.
A very important discussion to have with your designer as part of the interview process is about a realistic budget for the project. Construction costs can vary greatly depending on the scope of the project, and are very difficult to predict until the plan is completed. Nonetheless, budgets must be discussed so that the designer is able to create a plan that you can afford to implement. Because construction costs can be more than what you want to invest, compromises can then be explored as part of the design process.
Hire a Licensed Contractor
Contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors at 888-271-9286 or www.rc.state.az.us to verify that your contractor is working legally and has no complaints against him. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors is responsible for ensuring that Licensed Contractors perform work per industry standards. It is illegal for any unlicensed construction contractor to perform work over $1,000. There is little or no recourse if you hire an unlicensed contractor and are unhappy with their work.


Many areas in Enfield, north London, have suffered severe flooding in the recent past. The £15.3 million Salmons Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme was completed in 2016, reducing the risk to more than 2,500 homes. However, some areas still remain at risk.
The Salmons Brook Natural Flood Management project
The Salmons Brook NFM pilot project aims to slow the flow and store water higher in the rural areas of the Salmons Brook catchment in north Enfield, especially in and after periods of heavy rainfall. It aims to demonstrate the costs, benefits and lessons learnt of carrying out NFM in the urban fringe, to help inform best practice nationally.
A leaky dam: one example of natural flood management
The Salmons Brook Catchment
The upper reaches of the Salmons Brook catchment sit within London’s greenbelt, north of Enfield Road, encompassing Trent Park and a large amount of agricultural and park land. This includes two streams connected to the Salmons Brook: the Merryhills Brook and the Leeging Beech Gutter.
We are collaborating with land owners, farmers, Friends of Groups, and other interested parties to help plan and install NFM interventions. These include parcels of tree planting, pond creation, and a land use management review.
The initial phase ran between 2017 and 2021, funded by DEFRA, as a partnership between Enfield Council, the Environment Agency and Thames21. Additional funding provided by the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (TRFCC) has allowed the project to expand to cover a larger area and run until July 2022.
The inital phase has successfully complemented existing flood defences and helped protect 20 more properties in Enfield. Our longer term vision for the Salmons Brook project is that the scheme will help protect hundreds more homes from flooding, help improve the health of the river by regulating flows, stabilising the soils on the land and enhancing the value of the green space for wildlife and people.
The key findings of the initial phase are:
- Leaky dams, one of the NFM installaions, boosted biodiversity by creatingv a variety of in-channel habitats.
- Silt and organic matter was held back by the leaky dams which then protected areas of gravel downstream, which provide habitat for invertebrates. In turn, these provide food for other species to feed on.
- Areas of woodland were inundated with water for longer periods, allowing a variety of plants to colonise certain areas.
- Local community engagement is a crucial component to the success of this kind of project.
- Projects like this benefit highly from initial stakeholder and community consultation to validate any hydrological models.
- Leaky dams need to be created in a range of sizes to perform different functions: storing water, spreading water across the landscape, holding sediment and slowing the flow of water.
- Ecology surveys are useful to indicate sensitive areas, especially within sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
For more information about the project please refer to the full report “Salmons Brook Natural Flood Management Pilot: Results and Lessons.”
To discuss the project or NFM at Thames21 please contact Stephen Haywood.


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Tom Bade had to give a lecture for a meeting of members of the VHG (Association of Gardeners and Landscapers). The then director Peter Loef asked for an inspiring lecture. Tom then came up with the concept of the Living Garden, the counterpart of the dead garden made of stone. The members were immediately enthusiastic and it was decided on the spot that it was desirable to work out the concept in a nice book. The Living Garden is still the leading concept for the VHG.


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Riley’s passions are driven by unique technical design solutions. His design intention is rooted in his values for sustainability and creative design thinking: which were developed by his BA in Environmental Studies & Sociology, in addition to his work experience in landscape design, woodworking, and outdoor retail management. Riley believes that through continuous innovation, technical apparel has begun to explore the intersections among function, aesthetic appeal, and sustainable design. Being passionate about all three, Riley intends to be at the forefront of these future developments.
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Along the northern most edge of the Hawaiian island chain is the beautifully rugged island of Kauai. Kauai, is known as the Garden Island because of it’s vast amount of green vegetation. It is the oldest of the main islands, making for an incredibly dramatic landscape that consists of sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and lush mountains. Micro climates dot the island creating weather that tends to build and shape spectacular light throughout the day which translates to beautiful photographs.
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Elegant Gardening Ideas Vegetable Image source by pinterest.com -Your backyard is really a reflection of your artistic sense, creativity and your desire for the greens. It is super easy to have a little bit of land in the lawn, yard or in the terrace committed for gardening. The normal reaction keeps the backyard ideas streaming in. But what is more essential is the way you take care of your crops centered on the wants and requirements. Here are some garden some ideas that may definitely help you discover what you want: gardening ideas vegetable, Organic Farming – Started in the United Claims during the 1940s and 1950s, natural gardening is basically based on the concept of feeding the soil and maybe not the plant. It believes that trees, flowers are section of something in nature. Natural growers do not use any man-made synthetic fertilizers, nutritional elements or pesticides. They effectively use the natural manure, compost or handmade pest regulates for plant nutrition. They develop flowers suitable for the situations available. The normal backyard ideas follow decorum with the character, for a wholesome environment.
Package Gardening – One of the easiest and least expensive methods to showcase your creative farming abilities is through package gardening. Many attractive gardens are formed in pots of numerous forms and sizes. It can be a simple pot consisting of various small plants, or various colorful bins consisting of numerous plants. There’s number limit to how you can use them. Moreover, package farming also solves the situation of confined space. It’s inexpensive, simple to set up and keep, no problem while shifting or switching creating box garden among the most used yard ideas.
Water Farming – A lake high in lilies, a fountain, little cascading flow in a personal garden are great places for satisfaction and peace. If place is not factor, then water farming is one backyard strategy to cherish. The tiny fountains in the center of the backyard, a supply running over the yard have an instant effect on its exquisiteness. The water gardens are getting on popularity for their charm and utility. They entice a big number of birds. Ponds could be finished in to the bottom and fountains can be purchased in all styles and sizes. To be much more inexpensive, previous cisterns or washtubs could be utilized to cultivate water lilies in them.
Topiary – Woods like ivy, holly, bay pine, vines and a number of other evergreen trees can be effectively attractive and changed to ornamental functions into gardens. That act of sketching trees and crops are known as topiary. Topiary can be achieved not merely for gardens distribute over a sizable area but can also on interior plants. Generally mesh or wires are employed for topiary both indoors and outdoors. All that’s required is a bit of creativity for topiary to become a good yard idea.
Gardens can be for easy satisfaction, for enjoyment or for show. Your strong engagement in your natural landscape may help in backyard suggestions to ton automatically. Besides having a good time, it is essential to safeguard your backyard from different kinds of pests and insects. Attention must be taken never to hurt the crops when using the chemicals or pesticides. All things considered, garden ideas are really effective when satisfactory attention is taken along side beautification of the garden.


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Best Bullnose pavers feature a rounded edge and are the perfect finish for the Stone Max retaining wall system, ledges, steps, flower boxes and swimming pool surrounds.
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The next thing that you should think about is your budget. Do you want to spend a lot of money in designing your garden? Or do you want to lessen the expenses? The key here is to list all the important things that your garden needs for you to be able to budget your money. You can also recycle things that you think have no use. You are not only saving a lot of money by recycling but also you are helping our environment. If you want to make your garden look dramatic, you can put fewer plants as these make a more dramatic effect than splurging a lot.
Each garden has a representative zone. Usually it embraces the front yard and it is situated by the main entrance, where are the first views towards the property, when approaching it. The representative zone has a decorative meaning – it should be appealing during the whole year. Therefore often evergreen plants are used in the representative area, plants, which have a beautiful silhouette, decorative leaves as well as annual flowers in the summer. Special decorative objects of art are also suggested to be placed in the representative zone of the garden.
The garden planning process starts with an analysis of the existing situation. You have to be aware, what are the values and what are the disadvantages of your garden. At first estimate the good views in the garden – to a natural territory, to a hill or a lake – mark on a plan all views, that you consider valuable. Mark also important views – from the garden terrace, from the living room in the house or any other place, which is used often. Estimate also bad views, which should be screened in the garden rearrangement process. After the analysis is completed, the planning stage starts, during which it is important to take into consideration the seven most important planning aspects.
A good garden designer will open a magic box of inspiration and imagination. We show you what other enthusiastic gardeners have done, and how others have made the most of potentially insurmountable plot issues.
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Stunning silky black foliage creating a neat clump that looks darkly impressive all year. Creamy spires of choral bells emerging from smokey purple buds in early summer, but the black foliage really is the joy. Wonderful against silver or golden foliage.
– Height with flowers: 20cm – 40cm
– Width: 20cm – 30cm
– Position: Partial Shade
– Soil: Moderately well drained
– Frost: Hardy
– Growth: Evergreen perennial
– Care: Remove any winter-burned leaves in the spring


Sometimes our backyards are under-appreciated. We don’t use the full area or even use them at all. Why sit outside when the most comfortable place to be is inside? We’re here to tell you that your outdoor space should be an extension of your indoor living space and that it shouldn’t lack the comfortable feeling the rest of your house encompasses. We believe that every exterior can be beautiful and enjoyable.
When designing your outdoor space, you want to ensure the area is functional as well as beautiful. You want it to feel welcoming; it is part of your home and it deserves to feel like it. Whether you want to host an extravagant dinner party, have a sophisticated wine night, or just enjoy a quiet morning coffee with a side of fresh air, you should love your exterior space.
Every outdoor space is unique, so mix and match the following tips to make your backyard feel like home.
The lighting in your outdoor space sets the mood and tone of your space. Using soft lighting around your patio and seating area can create a gentle, subtle, and welcoming space. Lights in your outdoor living area make it feel classy and sophisticated.
Using dynamic lighting to highlight key features of your yard (such as trees, plants, or sculptures) can create dimension in your outdoor space. The goal here isn’t to drown your backyard in excessive light but simply to highlight the most visually appealing aspects.
We can’t forget to talk about the functionality that outdoor lighting adds to your space. Lights extend the hours that you can enjoy your space and bring life to your backyard even after the sun sets. Lighting diverts unwanted attention from intruders and brings attention to hazardous areas like steps and elevation changes.
Adding a fire pit, big or small, creates an atmosphere that sparks conversation and warmth. It can make your backyard feel cozier and encourages you to spend time outside during all times of the year (even those chilly nights). Adding seating around the fire in a circle creates a layout that allows you to see all your friends and family and makes communicating easier and encourages conversation flow. Seriously, it’s science. Look it up.
A fire pit adds value to your home; not only in the form of dollars, but it adds a feeling of sophistication and elegance. A fire pit can bring your friends and family together for valuable quality time.
And of course, they are stunning and add a beautiful touch to any space.
3. Get Comfortable
Just because you are outside, doesn’t mean you should ditch the comfort of inside. Cushions, pillows, and blankets can make a huge difference to the comfort of your outdoor furniture. Couches aren’t just meant for inside anymore! Invest in a few quality outdoor furniture pieces to really increase the comfortability of your space.
Flowing waterfalls and decorative ponds can really enhance the atmosphere of your backyard. Waterfalls can stand alone or be added to pools, both have a dramatic effect on your space. Although these water fixtures are a bold statement, they provide an undeniably relaxing area: take a deep breath, close your eyes, and listen to the calming sound of flowing water. Step away from the busyness of everyday life and step into your own piece of serenity.
5. Add Coverage
An overhead canopy or roof increases the functionality of your space – rain or shine you can sit outside with your friends and family. Pergolas are perfect for expanding the amount of time you can spend in your outdoor space. This can also add shade to areas where the sun is just a little bit too much. Don’t let the weather affect how often you can enjoy your beautiful yard – take control and create a space that has purpose.


Various Kinds Of Sanctuary Styles
If you are trying to find a wonderful way to add character to your residence, you might intend to take into consideration refuge designs. Numerous property owners appreciate the calming feeling that comes from using a sanctuary style layout. These sorts of layouts contain a rustic or all-natural feel. There are many different kinds of these styles. Every one is distinct as well as has it’s own feel and look. One terrific instance of a haven style is the wooden yard bench. These items are very usual since they are practical as well as gorgeous at the exact same time. They can be made use of in lots of areas of the lawn consisting of on a sidewalk or next to a blossom bed. Refuge layouts can additionally include a bench made from concrete. You can also discover designs in rock. Many of these layouts will certainly utilize either rocks or blocks in them. These can additionally be found in several parks as well as entertainment locations. You can likewise discover a lot of them being utilized as a patio. They come in various sizes as well as designs. Another sort of haven would certainly be the rock yard. This is produced by arranging large rocks around a structure or base. They can be placed anywhere however are most frequently used in backyards. The large size of the rocks make them visually sensational. A water attribute can likewise be considered a sanctuary style. These are usually small yet can have a significant impact. There are many methods to utilize a water function such as making a fish pond, a fountain, a waterfall or one more kind of water function. Utilizing this type of layout can create peace as well as a calm environment. Some people also like to use a display house to create a haven. This consists of a big screen that is positioned over a location of the lawn. It will certainly have lots of blinds or curtains, to ensure that the aspects do not have any type of view right into the space. This will permit you to shut out the sunlight and sounds from outdoors. Using these types of sanctuaries has actually been preferred for over one a century. A person might also use a gazebo to create an unique layout. This is an outdoor tents like framework that can be made in any type of dimension. They can be made of steel, canvas or wood. They can be created to look like an actual outdoor gazebo with screened in areas. Many individuals utilize outside lighting to improve their sanctuary. There are lots of alternatives available when it pertains to this design. You can utilize many different sorts of lights, lights and outdoor home furnishings. Some people also make use of solar energy to charge their house lights. Refuge layouts are really unique and also will definitely have a different influence on individuals who view them. They can be made use of to cover an ordinary expanse of land or to specify the whole yard. Using any one of these designs can add a brand-new attract the outside of your residence. Lots of people additionally utilize these structures for outdoor vacations or as a location to relax.
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By Adalwolfa Wolf. Pergola Ideas. Published at Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 - 16:06:06 PM.
Whichever pergola you choose, make sure it fits in with the look and feel of your overall design. Have fun creating a truly wonderful, relaxing and inviting space.
Pergola rafter tails don’t have to be elaborate, especially if the climbing plants are the focal point. A plain rafter tail is simply cut at an angle across the end. However, if you would like to create a more individual style, it will give your pergola a more elaborate and expensive look.
I don’t watch a lot of TV because I hate how the commercials waste so much of my time; I buy DVD’s with the complete TV series and watch them uninterrupted. I always pay attention to the beautiful houses and the landscaping and special features they have. Miami CSI features a lot of water front properties and they always have stunning pergolas with fluttery drapes that float about in the breeze. I have always thought they looked fantastic. They conjure up ambience, romance and stylish living. I have always wanted to create this effect around a pergola of my own.
A great deal depends on personal preference. Get ideas from several different sources – magazines, the internet, gardening books, other gardens – and try to visualise the overall look of your garden. Match the style and materials to the design of your existing garden, or your new design plan. A new plan can even be developed around a particularly stunning pergola, setting the feel of the entire area, much as the interior design of a room can be based around a piece of art work.
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Exploring the Benefits of Halogen Uplighting for Outdoor Spaces: Enhance Your Outdoor Living Experience with Halogen Uplighting
As the sun sets, outdoor spaces can lose their charm and functionality. However, with the right lighting, you can transform your outdoor living area into a warm and inviting space that you can enjoy even after the sun goes down. One of the best ways to accomplish this is through halogen uplighting.
Halogen uplighting is a lighting technique that involves placing lights on the ground, pointing them upwards, and shining them on trees, bushes, or other outdoor features. The result is a beautiful, natural-looking glow that adds depth and dimension to your outdoor space.
There are many benefits to using halogen uplighting in your outdoor spaces. For one, it is an energy-efficient option that can help you save money on your energy bill. Halogen bulbs use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and last longer, which means fewer replacements and less waste.
Another advantage of halogen uplighting is the flexibility it provides. You can use it to highlight specific features in your outdoor space, such as fountains, statues, or pathways. Additionally, halogen lights come in a range of colors and intensities, so you can choose the ones that best suit your needs and preferences.
One of the most significant benefits of halogen uplighting is its ability to enhance the safety and security of your outdoor spaces. By illuminating pathways, stairs, and entryways, you can prevent accidents and deter potential intruders. Plus, the added visibility can make it easier for you to navigate your outdoor living area at night.
When it comes to installation, halogen uplighting is relatively easy and straightforward. You can install the lights yourself, or you can hire a professional to do it for you. Either way, the process is typically quick and painless, and you can enjoy the benefits of your new lighting system right away.
In conclusion, halogen uplighting is an excellent way to enhance the beauty, functionality, and safety of your outdoor spaces. Whether you are looking to create a cozy atmosphere for entertaining or want to increase the security of your property, halogen uplighting is an option worth considering.


Give your pond the best chance of success by selecting the best possible site. Lots of sunshine will attract the widest range of creatures, but even shady ponds make good habitats for newts.
For a naturalistic effect, make a pond with an informal, curved outline. But a formal rectangular or square pond can still be wildlife friendly. Straight edges can easily be disguised with plants, both in and outside of the pond.
To attract the widest range of wildlife, create areas of shallow water (around 2-3cm deep), which are essential for the lifecycles of frogs, dragonflies and water beetles, and will also make it easier for creatures like hedgehogs and birds to bathe. Deeper areas (up to 1m) are essential too, as frogs overwinter in the muddy depths, breathing through their skin.
The following creatures are likely to use your pond:


Answer: None of the plants you mention are evergreen; they all lose their leaves in the winter. How about Abelia, Barberry, Boxwood or Escallonia, instead. They're all hardy, like full sunshine, and are easy to keep pruned. Be sure to amend the soil with some organic matter before you plant your shrub, so the roots will have ample moisture and nutrients readily available. It will also be necessary to water the plant well during its first year so it can become established. After that, it can get along with about one inch of water per week.
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These outside lights are the harmonious mix of two worlds: the natural and the industrial. Placed beside shrubs, trees and bushes, the Tree light gives an amusing nod to the viewer, remarkable with white as well as dark color contrasts as well as shields.
Mini Tree Outdoor light and also large Tree Outdoor lamp from Vibia are created by Pete Sans as well as is ideal for sophisticated backyard designing. Large Tree lamp from Vibia plays with the kinds of trees, attractively assimilating with the yard. Stunning Tree outdoor lights includes slim lines, inspired naturally, and also create wonderful contrasts with the materials.
The lamp tones are developed by felting the wool over the metal frameworks, developing an unusual joint between these 2 materials, making every home lighting fixture different as well as interesting. Tel Aviv-based commercial designer Dana Bachar created outstanding Felted collection of lights that are lovely as well as absolutely one-of-a-kind.
By positioning them in the corner of a dining-room or living room, your could bring coziness right into your interior decoration and enhance area decoration snappy. Black lights have attractive allure that can enhance bed room style.
Classic design requires residence materials with stylish design patterns like floral styles and also red stripes. Typical design wall surface decors consist of landscapes, portraits and also still life paints. Modern lighting fixtures in classic style enhance the elegance as well as chic of area decoration in classy style, blending beautiful textiles of lamp shades as well as crystals right into house interiors.


Trevince Estate Gardens: Trevince, Gwennap, Redruth, TR16 6BA
Garden Owner: Trish Stone
Date & Time: Sunday 9th May
A country estate in the heart of Cornwall. Trevince is a celebration of creativity and the art of living well. Newly opened to the public for the first time in 2019, visitors can continue to stroll our Wilderness Walk and 18th century Walled Garden and enjoy homemade goodies in the Cart Shed Cafe.
Discover the 18th century walled garden, pond garden and shrubbery and explore the wilderness walk that takes you along the far edges of the estate grounds and woodlands.
For full directions please and further information visit our website https://www.trevince.co.uk/visit/
Wheelchair access – limited
Toilets – yes
Dogs – yes
Parking – yes
Refreshments – Yes. Light lunches, coffee and cake


Wooden arbor – Wooden garden arbors are often placed along the garden entrances and roads, with fining plants growing up the sides. A basic arbor consists of four vertical posts and an open roof construction. Gratings are often added to a trellis for decorative and functional purposes. Get a gazebo for your garden in your home workshop as a weekend do-it-yourself project. Plant vines such as grapes will grow in the gazebo.
Build your own wooden arbor, Place the four 4-by-4-by-48-inch cedar boards in a workspace. These are the arbor legs. Place a 4-by-4-by-48-inch cedar board between the end of each pair of legs. These are the cross pieces. This will form two triangular structures. Align a brace in the corner of each joint where the legs meet the crosspieces. Screw the brackets in place at each joint. Place the leg assemblies horizontally so that the transverse pieces are vertical. Place the joints parallel to one another about 24 inches apart. Adjust the 4-by-4-by-24-inch cedar boards between the joints at the top of the legs to connect them together.
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Wooden arbor, Ask someone to help you raise the structure upright. Adjust a grid panel to cover the upper part of each side of the arbor. Nail the lattice to the legs. Space nails about six inches apart. Adjust the remaining lattice panel with the upper roof area of the arbor. Nail panel in place in the same way as the sides.
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Learn the simplest method to create a DIY fire pit patio – one that you can accomplish in a single weekend! This pea gravel fire pit is a gorgeous, welcoming addition to our backyard.
Our new gravel fire pit area is fresh and functional, and was so easy to put together. If we can do it, so can you!
We are so thrilled with the results that we couldn’t wait to share it with you. We’re giving you the simple steps we took to create it and photos of the finished results!
Welcome to our new pea gravel fire pit! We couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out, and it has added so much function to a previously unused part of our backyard.
If you’re dying to add a fire pit area to your yard, but you’re intimidated by all the complicated DIY projects out there – this one is for you! We simplified this project in a way that meant we were planning, executing and enjoying it all in one weekend.
In fact, the easiest shortcut in this project is our Solo Stove. It’s the only fire pit you’ll ever need – we have one at the lake and a larger one here in St. Louis.
To create this DIY fire pit patio, we did a little research, selected the right products, and put it all together in just a day or so. Yes, it took a little sweat equity, but the results are well worth it!
DIY Fire Pit Patio
There’s a variety of things that hold us back from taking on projects like this. Sometimes it’s the expense, or the lack of expertise or lack of time.
In this case, we knew we needed this fire pit patio to be both affordable and achievable. We love the look of pea gravel and have used it extensively at the lake – you can see more of it here in this Serena And Lily Outdoor Furniture guide.
With pea gravel in our minds, we knew we could make this project happen fairly quickly and enjoy many fire pit nights this fall! We measured (once, twice, three times), ordered the pea gravel and other supplies, and got to work.
- Our DIY pea gravel fire pit patio is circular, and 16 feet in diameter.
- That’s the perfect size for eight Adirondack chairs.
- Our Pea Gravel is called Sand Pebbles and is linked in the source section at the end of this post.
- We used 75 0.5 cubic feet bags for this project.
- Approximate cost for that much gravel: $426 (pre-tax)
- We laid landscaping fabric underneath.
- We used Edge Right hammer-in landscape edging around the perimeter of the patio.
Pea Gravel Fire Pit Supplies
Take stock of your space, take measurements and get everything ordered. Here’s what we used to create this circular fire pit patio.
- Wooden stake + String (to create the circle perimeter)
- Spray Paint for marking the circle
- Shovel for digging the exterior trench
- Weed Killer
- Landscaping Fabric + stakes
- Perimeter Edging (+ a heavy duty hammer)
- Pea Gravel
How to Create this DIY Fire Pit Patio
- Choose your spot (think about trees above, access from house, etc)
- Put a stake in center of your circular space and attach a string. Use string to spray paint circle of desired size of your pea gravel patio space.
- Dig a trench at the edge of your circle. It should be approximately 2 inches deep by 5 inches wide.
- Spray the grass inside the circle with grass killer. Wait a day or two, then use a weed eater to cut to ground level.
- Next, install your perimeter edging. We used Edge Right hammer-in landscape edging – see more in the Sources section at the end of this post. For a circle, you gently and slightly bend it before installing it.
- Hammer it in using a wood block between the hammer and metal (so you don’t gouge the metal).
- Lay landscaping fabric (or a tarp) and make it tight, securing with metal landscaping stakes every 1-2 feet (less of a chance of rock going under it).
- Finally, bring in your pea gravel and start spreading it across the patio.
- Add your fire pit, seating, and of course, your favorite string lights. Relax and enjoy!
- First, remember: this project is meant to celebrate time with friends and family outdoors. You’re using natural materials, so it doesn’t have to be perfect, it only has to be functional to blend in with your yard and look amazing!
- Use the video tutorials from the products you choose! The edging brand we used provided an excellent tutorial that saved us a lot of time.
- You can always use a machine to remove more dirt for the edging, or dig it out yourself like we did.
- We used a 4 pound hammer to install the edging.
- While Chris installed the edging by himself, note that a second pair of hands would be incredibly useful here! Recruit a partner in crime for this part of the project if possible.
- Want a DIY fire pit option in the center of your pea gravel patio? While we love our Solo Stove, you can install a more permanent version – check out this DIY Fire Pit project from our friends A Beautiful Mess.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this 16 foot diameter DIY pea gravel fire pit, we spent around $1,000 for necessary supplies. Of course, Solo Stove, Adirondack chairs and string lights were additional!
As suggested by insurance companies, a fire pit should be at least 10 feet away from your house – preferably as far away as 25 feet.
We found the color to be a little inaccurate – it’s much lighter in person!
We love these chairs – comfortable, affordable AND weather proof!
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Sustrans DIY Kings Heath have updated the proposals to redesign the High Street. You can download the January 2015 version of the designs from their website (pdf).
There is also more information on recent suggestions about street lighting, improving the northern and southern entrances to the High Street, and enlivening the area in this post by DIY Kings Heath.
An open, public meeting to discuss the design proposals takes place on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 from 6:30pm–8:00pm at:
Kings Heath Community Centre
8 Heathfield Road, Kings Heath B14 7DB
The final design suggestions will be handed over to Birmingham City Council in mid-February. The designs will then go through the Council’s formal consultation and approval process.


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Meadowscaping is a gardening concept that puts a unique spin on traditional gardening practices. Often referred to as a ‘lush emotional garden’, the effect is one of a wildflower meadow rather than a manicured and structured garden. The term ‘meadowscaping’ was first coined over 10 years ago and has been gaining in popularity ever since, with more and more people opting for this naturalistic approach to gardening.
Unlike traditional gardens, meadowscaping eschews the use of formal and meticulously maintained plants, instead opting for a wildflower-like aesthetic. Where traditional gardens might contain carefully designed structure and hard, neat edges, meadowscaping relies on creating a relaxed, soothing atmosphere by incorporating longer and softer grasses, nebular flowers and other vibrant foliage. Through strategic and conscious composition, it is possible to create the feeling of a running meadow on your very own doorstep.
The idea behind the meadowscaping concept is to promote a sense of peace and relaxation, while creating a sanctuary for wildlife. With bees, ladybirds and other pollinator’s struggling to survive in ever-changing urban areas, meadowscaping offers them a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. The abundant variety of flowers also offers a sense of drama, with a range of blooms appearing throughout the seasons.
Meadowscaping is also comparatively low-maintenance; it does require some work to begin with, but after the first planting has taken place it is possible to just leave nature to do its own thing. This makes it a perfect choice for those who want the look of a wildflower meadow without the hard work of having to maintain it.
If you’re considering adding a luxuriously wild feel to your garden, meadowscaping could be the perfect choice. With a variety of different flower types, a low-maintenance regime and a calming aesthetic, it is guaranteed to make any outdoor area a haven of tranquillity.


“Some keep the Sabbath going to Church
I keep it staying at Home
With a Bobolink for a Chorister
And an Orchid for a Dome.”
– Emily Dickinson
Yesterday, Joann and I toured the 40th Annual Home Decorators’ Show House and Gardens sponsored by the Atlanta Symphony. After the tour, we attended a champagne reception hosted by the talented Ed Castro of Ed Castro Landscape. Living in Atlanta, we are very fortunate to have over a dozen inspiring show homes (designed by some of the best designers in the SouthEast), to tour throughout the year. This is the first show home I’ve ever toured where the beauty of the gardens and the talent of the landscape architects were the absolute highlight of the home.
Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts designed a spectacular greenhouse that I wanted to stay in all night!
Check out the glittery purple stones between the tiles ( I thought they were tiny flower petals at first).
And I thought my yard looked good…. geeeeeezzzz……


The City of Escondido planned on renovating the downtown area, but did not manage to receive a grant from the San Diego Association of Governments. As the removal process of the trees progressed, an alternative option was implemented for the medians.
Michelle Geller, the Economic Development Manager for the City of Escondido who manages the median project, met with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) to receive input on improving their businesses and the look of the city. She said, “There is so much competition, and as a city there’s only so much that we can do for private businesses to help them be successful. At a certain point, the market dictates what’s successful and what is not. One thing that I felt that we could do is, at least, make the downtown look as good as it can.”
Geller and the DBA quickly came to a consensus about the trees in the medians: “They have these eucalyptus trees there that have been there probably for 30 years. The roots have overtaken the whole median. We couldn’t even plant anything because the dirt was like concrete,” said Geller. The DBA eventually agreed to contribute revenue for the removal of the trees. She said, “They’re fixing all the irrigation and then we’re going to plant them with colorful landscaping and trees, and it’s going to look a million times better.”
Geller involved merchants from downtown in the planning of the project. She said, “We had pretty much a group of anybody who were stakeholders or who would care represented in this group and met three times with our design consultant to give feedback to see this design happen. We felt very confident that the design reflected the input of the merchants.” The design for downtown would include a complete renovation of Grand Avenue with roundabouts on Maple St., Broadway, and Kalmia St. The roundabouts will provide safer traffic, slower flow to draw interests to the surrounding businesses and restaurants, and a unique ride through downtown Escondido. There will be an extension of the sidewalk and the road will turn into single lanes. The extension will provide for real estate for the businesses to work with. Diagonal parking will also provide more accessible parking in downtown. With all the changes, it was an important aspect to the design to preserve the historic authenticity of downtown Escondido.
Over the course of the planning and the tree removal, the City of Escondido applied for a grant from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). Geller said, “It’s this organization that basically does transportation planning in the region and they give away grants for different things. We were really hoping to get this grant to do more of a comprehensive street scape and improvement along Grand Avenue where we would take out some medians, put in roundabouts, and just do a lot more.”
They thought the changes to downtown Escondido would ultimately help the small private businesses be successful, and the merchants agreed. Unfortunately, the plans for revamping downtown will be postponed due to being denied for the grant. The city will send their application again next year to SANDAG in order to fund their operations.
In the meantime, the City of Escondido will move forward with improving the look of the medians. Crepe Myrtle trees will be placed in the medians along with other plants. Geller said, “The whole project was supposed to have taken about 8 weeks from start to finish. It sounds like the electrical and irrigation is taking a little longer than expected, but that’s what they’re doing now.” The new trees will hopefully be planted by the end of this month.


Never wait for the wonderful moment, choose the moment and make it wonderful. Don’t look for a pleasant place. Try creating one in your yard. Make every day a special day! Trust me; There is no better place than your home. Roll your eyes down and choose the best design idea for the garden.
Artificial pond with some green
Set up an artificial pond area in the back yard. Decorate the pond with colored pebbles of different sizes. Only a few tall and green trees add to the beauty of the pond. This would be a perfect and cool place to spend your free time.
The best blues and whites
Plant some white hydrangeas that are the perfect combination with blue skies. Narrow the area with tall coconut trees to improve the location. Put a couple of chairs and tables in the middle, accompanied by a light blue umbrella.
Relaxing outdoor area
You can put some chairs and sofas outside. Arrange some flower pots in between. You can also put chairs and table together and enjoy dining with your family.
Swing in the air
You can design a perfect relaxation element in your garden. Attach the swing and decorate it with colorful pillows. Feel the evening breeze and take a relaxing nap.
Artistic garage or shed
If you have a garage or shed in your yard, this is the design you need to choose. Start thinking creatively and innovatively! Create an artistic painting on the walls and door. This avoids the junk look of a regular garage or shed. In addition, you can place some pebbles and pots. This enhances the scenic beauty.
Life in nature is known for its simplicity. Go through this lifestyle with a perfect backyard design.


With a lot competition in between dining establishments to attract consumers and offer something distinct, much more are relying on outside dining as the focal point to the feel. That doesn’t enjoy the setting of peaceful outside meal, far from the noisy as well as bustling inside? It absolutely beats visiting an additional restaurant with wall surfaces covered with fake memorabilia or charming photos of another person’s grandparents in an overly required initiative to be enjoyable!
Like the inside of a restaurant, outdoor design needs planning as well as idea. Will it be easy umbrellas or something higher sophisticated and also eye-catching? A simple way to produce an unique and also classy dining ambience is with a pergola. From modern-day, straight vinyl pergolas to a Mediterranean styled cedar pergola, the capability as well as possibilities are unlimited!
Initially the pergola will certainly be one-of-a-kind to the restaurant. For a fairly tiny cost, the framework will certainly supply some shade as well as lots of style. Any type of hotdog stand is able to make use of a tinted umbrella. Include creeping plants, plants or hang other décor devices from the pergola and also your outdoor globe is materializing.
An excellent enhancement to the pergola is a motorized awning, so rainfall or even a midday sun can not disturb lunch! The shade awnings ought to be reduced particularly for the pergolas as well as the different colors must also mix with the restaurant. Be a little daring with color-not every person can go with traditional Kelley green!


Another color-rendered plan I've been working on. This one is a remodel with lots of beautiful things: trees, shrubs, perennials, the usual. But also swimming pool, sport court and some interesting patio and entertaining space. It's nice to see it from a bird's eye view and imagine it all coming together.
It's a beautiful home with a classic, clean style. I will post updates as they come. It has been a busy spring with lots of projects in the works. Exciting stuff!


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Garden Series III: How-to Create a Fantasy and Romance Garden
• Opt for soft lines and curves in landscaping instead of straight lines and sharp corners.
• Incorporate some design features such as a garden arch and trellising for floaty climbing plants or a pathway for romantic strolls.
• Ideally your space should be private, or at least include a private area. You can do this with clever planting or invest in a metal gazebo or pergola for a completely enclosed seating area.
Vintage Metal Garden Furniture – Choose swirly white or cream metal garden furniture with a delicate framework for an elegant, dreamy look. Choose elegant bistro set with in a French country style or a rustic garden bench with a bronze patina finish.
Garden Art – Classical Aphrodite or Eros statues will add to the ambience. Choose something more ethereal such a collection of winged angels or cherubs. Garden statues also offer an opportunity to add a fantasy element with mythical fairies, toadstools or dragons.
Twinkle Lights – lanterns or candles for a dreamy feel after dark.
Rhododendrons – or Rose of Sharon have beautiful blooms and available in many sizes and colours. These shrubs can create areas of privacy and reduce wind.
Lavender- Fragrance is an important feature; lavender is perfect for edges and borders.
Cherry Tree – Look for trees with beautiful spring blossoms such as the cherry tree, the confetti effect in spring will make your garden feel even more magical.
Honeysuckle –The honeysuckle has creamy white flowers and is perfect for use on trellises or arbours.
Lily of the Valley – with stunning white heart-shaped flowers, great for softening pathways
Trailing lobelia – for planters and hanging baskets.
Mirror – useful for making small outdoor spaces seem larger and to decorate walls in a courtyard garden, plus shimmering light reflections will add to the ambience.
Loveseat – a bench made especially for two, position in a quite spot in your garden.
Drapes – If you have a pergola or gazebo, use soft flowing fabrics to curtain off for extra privacy and to enhance the design. If not, get creative and find other ways to incorporate floaty drapes.


Mr & Mrs Green of West Hill inherited this pond in January of this year. They decided that it needed a sort out(under statement), and wanted to reduce its' size and turn it into their very own little nature reserve. Ponds Are Me Ltd got right onto it, and changed the shape and size of the pond to Mr & Mrs Greens' liking. It was finished off as you will see in the pictures by completely covering the sheet and surrounding edges with Chard Flint gravel, supplied locally from Otter Nurseries. The result as you will see in the pictures is rather stunning!
With some landscaping still to be completed, this corner of the Greens' garden promises to be a something very special.


Easy to grow mosquito-repelling plants - When purchasing citronella, look for the true varieties, Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus. Other plants may be sold as ‘citronella. - And 4 other easy to grow mosquito-repelling plants
- Climbing English Rose Marie Rose 'in height and fragrance. - Yellow Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') and Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' form the lower level. - These perennials are tolerant to drought, poor soil and hot sun
Provide drainage while keeping large pots light: Cut dollar store pool noodles and use as drainage material instead of stones. Large planters will be light enough to move later if needed. Cut up pool noodeles.


Benefits of Working With a Certified Landscaper for Your Outdoor Job
Landscape design can change your outdoor area right into a lovely and useful location that enhances the total appearance and value of your residential property. Whether you are seeking to produce a tranquil yard hideaway, a vibrant outdoor amusement location, or just improve the curb allure of your home, hiring a certified landscaping company can make all the distinction.
Qualified landscapers bring a wide range of expertise and experience to your project. They understand the subtleties of design, plant choice, soil high quality, irrigation needs, and extra. This understanding permits them to create a cohesive and sustainable exterior atmosphere that thrives for many years to come. They can likewise offer beneficial understandings and imaginative solutions to take advantage of your space.
Expert landscaping companies additionally have access to a network of vendors and resources that can assist bring your vision to life. Whether you are trying to find certain plants, products, or outdoor functions, they can resource top quality products and services that suit your budget plan and style preferences. This can save you effort and time in researching and obtaining these items yourself.
When you hire a certified landscaper, you can also benefit from their project management abilities. They can manage every aspect of the landscaping process, from initial design to final installment, guaranteeing that everything is finished successfully and according to plan. This can aid stop pricey hold-ups and mistakes along the way, giving you assurance throughout the project.
To conclude, hiring a certified landscaper for your outside project can provide you a variety of benefits, from expert style skills to access to high quality sources and reliable project administration. Whether you have a specific vision in mind or require assistance on just how to maximize your outdoor space, a professional landscaping company can aid transform your concepts right into truth. Buy your building’s outdoor visual appeals and capability by generating a qualified expert to take your landscape design to the following degree.
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|Wild Ones 2002 National Conference|
"LOW-MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING WITH NATIVE PLANTS"
WILD ONES 2002 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
For home gardeners and landscapers of corporate and public places
July 11-14, 2002
•Learn to use native plants to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound gardening practices
•Discover that native landscapes are low-maintenance, require neither watering nor toxic chemicals, and provide valuable habitats for endangered wildlife
Sponsored by the Columbus Chapter, Wild Ones
Columbus Audubon Society
Sierra Club-Central Ohio Group
The Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum Volunteers
Applied Ecological Services
Andy Wasowski, "The Landscaping Revolution"
Hear an informative and humorous presentation by a self-described botanical missionary. Mr. Wasowski’s work has appeared in Fine Gardening, The American Gardener, Audubon, Sunset, Sierra, Life magazines and Time-Life books; he has also presented on-air commentaries for National Public Radio’s "The Cultivated Gardener" and "Living on Earth."
On-site information: Clyde Dilley (email@example.com), Mike Hall (614 939-9273).
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Beaver Creek Grey
Halquist pavers have a long history of successful applications on thousands of residential and commercial projects. Commonly used applications include driveway, walkway and patios throughout America.
sizes: 12"x12" up to 24"x36" | Thickness: 1 1/4"
Color tones: Light Grey to Dark Grey


Summer Breeze Hosta
Hosta x 'Summer Breeze'
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
|Average Size at Maturity||Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 18 to 24 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.|
|Flower Attribute||Showy Flowers|
|Garden Style||Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic|
|Landscape Use||Border, Container, Groundcover|
|Light Needs||Full shade|
|Special Feature||Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care|
|Watering Needs||Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.|
|Companion Plants||Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Astilbe (Astilbe); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)|
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist soil. Thrives in dappled shade. Avoid harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to maintain summer moisture, avoiding crowns. Remove old,faded flowers. Fertilize monthly. Cut back in fall or early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8


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Leopoldina Haynes' tiny garden has that heavenly mix of topiary and soft planting, which makes it utterly eye-catching and utterly, utterly Modern Country.Full details on Modern Country Style blog: Leopoldina Haynes' Small Garden
Modern Country Style: Leopoldina Haynes' Small Garden
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Contemporary outdoor space designed by Kate Gould of Kate Gould Gardens and built by the Garden Builders.


Patios. Wednesday , April 25th , 2018 - 10:25:23 AM
A attractively planned outdoor patio not merely expands a property's outside living area, but expresses the owners tastes and individuality. Check on the web for inspiration for boosting backyard living, working with small areas, options for renovations and problem solving patio ideas.
Particularly in the United Kingdom, having a water feature integrated into your decking or patio is common. This provides a focal point and in a countryside setting allows wildlife such as toads, newts and frogs to live within your garden. In conjunction with a retaining stone wall, which will allow insects to flourish, putting bird feeders on your decking will encourage local birds to visit.
When purchasing your materials, consider rather buying natural quality material than artificial ones: keep the project as environmentally friendly as possible. Besides, there are no better designer and manufacturer than Mother Nature! The colours are rich and won't fade as easily, the impact the project will have on the environment will be reduced, the strength of the stone and other materials will be better and it will look all natural, which is what you should be going for. Mother Nature will give your patio ideas life and a unique edge.
Patio ideas plus styles ranges from beautifully stylish to very simple and tranquil. The main thing should be to make use of what your home already provides. If all you may have is a modest side yard area make as much of it it can be. A home designed over a hillside may make terraced places that make stunning destination areas where friends might linger.Properties with stunning views of hills, streams, oceans or countryside may want to design patio spaces that benefit of these gorgeous vistas.
Good decking ideas to use with a plain-looking property are to include some patio doors straight out of your kitchen or living room space and have the decking extend outwards - this will provide an excellent area to use for entertaining and a relaxed, private space for you and your family.
Your patio ideas will start to sparkle with your choice of plants. Traditional summer bedding plants often sold by garden centres for use in hanging baskets are candidates. Pelargoniums and standard trailing geraniums in searing red really punch out from a white background. Trailing fuchsias can look stunning. But don't stop there. Add some ferns, evergreens, grasses or even a selection of succulents. Feeling crazy? Then how about some cherry tomatoes or strawberries for some random planting punctuation!
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The magestic Contour Bench Seat is manufactured with composite timber battens and framed in powder coated galvanised steel option.
Choices available are custom design length/shape and depth, selection of batten type and framed in galvanised steel natural finish or full stainless steel with different fixture options to suit your community space, school or development.
Battens: hardwood timber 63 x 30mm, oiled
Frame: galvanised steel
Finish: natural finish
Fixture: surface, sub-surface, inground
Design: length, shape and depth customisable
Battens: aluminium batten 63 x 30mm
composite batten 65 x 32mm
steel slat 40 x 5mm
stainless steel slat 40 x 5mm
Frame: stainless steel
Finish: powder coated frame
painted timber batten
Contour seating offers an attractive and flexible alternative to conventional seating. This seating will enhance any open space and is particularly useful in areas where space is restricted. Most shapes and lengths can be accommodated to suit various landscapes.


Rachel's Landscape Design can help you create a yard that is beautiful, functional and sustainable. Specializing in vibrant, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants and designs that make sense for the way you live.
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Durchschnittliche Projektkosten:3.000 USD - 70.000 USDPrices for Landscape Design Plans are typically in the $500-$3,000 range and depend on the size of the site and customer's needs. The installation cost of plans I have designed ranges from $3,000-$70,000.
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A striking selection of Japanese Painted Fern, with dark violet red interior coloring on each frond which contrasts with silvery leaf edges. The pinnules twist to give the fronds a "ruffled" look. Easy and more tolerant of drier soils than many ferns. Combines wonderfully with Heuchera, Epimedium and Hardy Begonia. Grows 18" tall and wide.


When a tree is cut down, there will be a tree stump left. The query is what to do with the stump? When you hire a tree removal service to get rid of a tree the contract that you sign the price incredibly seldom does it include removing the stump. If there is no way you cannot incorporate it into your existing landscape you will have to chip away at it until it is level with the ground. You do this by applying a stump grinder, which you can rent for approximately one hundred to one particular hundred ninety dollars a day or hire a landscaper who charges by the size of the stump. For a twenty-4 inch stump a landscaper will charge amongst ninety and 1 hundred fifty dollars. The stump grinder that you have to have to use is a power tool that is attached to a rotating cutting disk that will grind the tree stump into a bunch of tiny chips. yoursite.com is referred to as stump grinding. The next query that arises is what to do with all of these tiny pieces of stump. You can use then as:
• Compost-alternatively of making use of it as mulch make it into compost, resulting in a natural fertilizer. All you will need is a plastic container or drum to compost your stump shavings along with organic waste from your kitchen like fruit and vegetable peels and waste from your garden. Stir the compost frequently so the stump grindings decompose speedily. After they have decomposed you can use them to enrich the soil in your garden and flowerbeds. You will will need to decompose them for 3 to 4 months just before you can use them as fertilizer.
• Mulch-prior to you can use the stump shavings for mulching you will need to make confident that tree from which the shavings came from is not disease infested. Once you know that the tree is disease absolutely free you can use the shavings to make mulch. To make the mulch remove as a lot as you can from where the shavings are and take it to where you want to use it. Spread the wood chips more than your soil in an inch layer. To get the most effective outcomes you can add some of the stump grindings to the flowerbeds and rake them into the soil. This will give them time to decompose and boost the nutrients in the soil. If the stump grindings are from pine trees be careful how a great deal you use as it can increase the acidity of the soil where it has been employed as mulch. As well a lot acidity in the soil will make it really hard for any plant to develop.


Design at Solus Decor
At Solus Decor design arises from our love of concrete: Its longevity and its ability to translate into elegant simple forms. Our team is made up of designers, master craftsman, engineers and technicians as well as artisans. A new design or a product redesign can come from any of our team. Or it can result from a simple suggestion from a landscape designer, architect, client or end user who simply says “what about” or “could you”.
We are dedicated to hand making fire pits and water features that showcase the qualities of materials and help to build better living spaces. Our basic design philosophy is to create beautiful, enduring products and to attend to all of the intricacies that make each product both visually and functionally successful.


Landscaping & Design
Landscaping provides the ultimate finish to any property project. With this in mind, Neason will plan and design a landscape that fits in with the unique environment in which you live.
You will be left with an outdoor space that compliments everything around you.
Developing the plan
Our clients often have no plan and are happy for us to work with a blank canvas. This is okay with us and allows for a lot of creativity. Following an assessment, our ideas will be presented to you.
Accepting the plan
Continuing the flow, you can pick and choose just the parts that gain your interest. Following on from a few design meetings you will reach a design that is perfect for you and your landscape.
We will work with all project team members to define the logistical requirements for the construction process. Such as areas for deliveries, placement of barricades (if required) and hours of operation.
Our aim is to maintain a safe and tidy work area
Neason will work closely with you throughout the process, assuring that there are no unanswered questions and to make the whole project enjoyable.
Quality landscaping deserves a quality drawing to provide good visuals. Following the initial consultation, a design expert can put together a 3-dimensional view to assist with a true visualisation.
Neason is amongst the most competitive when it comes to landscaping. Our efficient project management ensures that no time is wasted and all efforts are concentrated on the finished product.
A quality inspection will be carried out, followed by snagging, followed by handover.
Reporting and Cost Control
Our customers don’t like finance surprises, we will therefore provide up to the minute estimates throughout the project. Subsequently, it is more likely that we can deliver the design that you dreamed of.
A design that lasts.
Ultimately, our clients like a design that continues to impress year after year. A classical design will ensure that your garden fits with the surrounding landscape and refuses to date.
An overview of our construction services from Construction Management, Design-build, General Contracting to Small Jobs and Service Work


BULGARI ITALIAN GARDENS JEWELRY COLLECTION
Roman House of Bulgari launched a new High Jewelry Italian Gardens collection, dedicated to the ...
September 7, 2015
Roman House of Bulgari launched a new High Jewelry Italian Gardens collection, dedicated to the historical landscapes and Renaissance architecture. The great art of Italian Gardens reached its heights during Renaissance era, when artists and sculptors like Raphael and Michelangelo focused their attention at a new idea. They truly believed in a fusion of nature and exquisite workmanship. Legendary Italian Gardens took place around palaces and villas: the Belvedere in the Vatican, Villa d’Este in Tivoli, Villa Lante in Bagnaia and the Boboli Gardens in Florence are all excellent examples of performance achieved by Renaissance architects who crossed the line of traditional and simplified imitation of Nature. This particular innovation inspired Bulgari’s designers to create a new flower collection consist of one hundred Haute Joaillerie and Watch masterpieces.
Floral motifs live out of time, they are often repeated in the history of art. Like the great architects of the Renaissance era, Bulgari designers see the nature as a source of inspiration. Jewelry and watches of the brand are born in the eternal dialogue between Nature and Art.
The 100-piece Bulgari Italian Garden collection emulates the artful decorative boxwood hedges and flowerbeds that came to prominence during the Renaissance, as gardens were tamed and their contours redefined transforming nature into “a work born of man” with and artistically arranged flowerbeds and trees and shrubs pruned to create evergreen ‘sculptures’.
The ideas are transformed into precious objects, luxuriously decorated with stones of the highest quality. In the Bulgari precious gardens minerals, gold and platinum merge with the bouquet of luxury and bloom at the velvety skin of their owners forever.
Discover the collection here.


DESIGN YOUR HOME
89,070 water dispenser Home Design Photos
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Living - dining space.
2nd Floor Great design for any on water residence
love the openness and the rug tying in the water beyond
embrace a water view. “The original remodel was going to be very traditional,” says Nelson. “But since we had the opportunity to start over, we did both traditional and modern plans. Their son, who wants to be an architect, convinced his parents they had go with the modern plan.” Rug: Angela Adams; sofa:
embrace a water view. “The original remodel was going to be very traditional,” says Nelson. “But since we had the opportunity to start over, we did both traditional and modern plans. Their son, who wants to be an architect, convinced his parents they had go with the modern plan.”Rug: Angela Adams; sofa:
Loudon County Interior Designer
We specialize in universal and sustainable design. We believe that the interior environment should be functional, affordable, accessible, sustainable - AND attractive and welcoming!
Park Cities Backyard Retreat
LOVE the feel of this space with the fountains and water features
Water, pavers and water feature
Water bodies...water conservation...water feature
Alderete Pools Inc
Orange County Projects
Framing of the water feature with the pink and flowers.
Water fall...Water fountain...rock water feature...rock water fountain...water feature...water fountain
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
designed water feature to help screen the neighbors house. We call it , "Off The Wall!"
where the water can drain from one to another might be neat.
Is it a water feature?
Water feature...water feature
Architecture Collaborative Design
Beaux Arts Centennial Home
rock water feature
rock water fountain...Water Fountain...Water feature
Pool Environments, Inc.
as the water trickles down the stair- stepped Pennsylvania ledgestone face. The water flows into a hidden trough filled with Mexican beach pebble.
Love the water coming from the ledge
infinity edge; water feature; layout
Water feature...wall with water...water feature
Danielian Associates Architecture + Planning
Rancho Mirage Villa
Water feature and Olive Tree
urn for water feature
water feauture...Water feature


111 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario
Janet Rosenberg & Studio (Landscape Architect)
Onespace Unlimited (Architect and Interior Designer)
ERA Architects (Architect)
Photography Credit: Michael Muraz
Once the headquarters of Imperial Oil Ltd., the iconic modernist building originally built in 1957 was converted to a state of the art condominium residence with retail (LCBO and Longos), café style seating and linear planting beds along St. Clair Avenue West.
The project includes an elegant private amenity courtyard which features a water-wall and intimate areas to relax, and entertain, discretely defined by lush plantings and low stone-clad walls. A soft lighting strategy casts a warm glow across the space in the evening.


a uni-cafeteria as a place to hang out with friends? it won’t be, if it’s uncomfortable and unwelcoming. buildings of the 1960s have a unique charm of their own – although it must be said that their brutalist aesthetic can withstand all kinds of intervention: not just the impact of art works in pop-art colours, but black-and-white architectural design, as well. working with the architects, we designed a feel-good landscape for the cafeteria that was instantly colonised by its natural inhabitants: the students. all the newly designed installations, seating, walls and ceilings are finished in the simplest of designs – strategic variations on black-and-white patterns. but for all their simplicity, they hold their own in this challenging context: brutalist architecture made brutiful.


In the summer of 1997, Jan and Mark Schreier sat by their garden and wondered if there was anyone else who had a pond and if so, would they be interested in getting together and sharing experiences and ideas. After a little investigation, they easily found over 40 people who shared many of the same interests. These folks founded and created what is now the Minnesota Water Garden Society.
Current (2016) membership is approximately 348. Members include master gardeners, garden designers, landscapers and horticulturists, along with experts on growing lilies, container water gardening, pondless features, care of fish and more. Since its inception thousands of water gardening enthusiasts have joined and participated in the society.