If you’ve got a large patio space, it can be really exciting yet daunting to decorate. You don’t want it to look messy but you also don’t want it to be so minimalist that it doesn’t look cosy and homely. Choosing the size of your outdoor setting in Melbourne can also be difficult. Once you’ve got a few tips under your belt, you’ll be more equipped to decorate your patio space so that it truly takes you and your guests’ breath away when they enter.
With space on your side, you could easily deck your patio out with a large outdoor dining table and chairs. But before you do that you might like to consider making a list. If your patio is mostly going to be used for informal gatherings, then why waste an amazingly large space? Consider casual seating and a bar table instead. The options are endless.
To avoid your large patio space looking too cluttered or too sparse, draw a layout of your patio and section it out to include various spaces that suit your needs. You might even consider sectioning the space with decorative walls or partitions. Perhaps part of your patio will be reserved for formal dining while the other side will be to gather people around a fire pit when the sun goes down. Designating spaces that also flow effectively is the best way to create a great look for a large patio.
There’s a reason succulent and low maintenance plants are becoming increasingly popular. If your patio needs a splash of green, try installing some succulents or vertical gardens full of fresh herbs. You can even take the herbs straight from the garden and use them for entertaining. This will give your patio in Melbourne more of an outdoor feel and help create the seamless effect from inside to outside.
You have the perfect outdoor area, everything is set up perfectly, so how do you use it all year round? Setting up some protection from the sun will go a long way and the Shelta Regis umbrella is perfect for your backyard. Now available from Heat & Grill in a range of sizes and colours, you'll find the perfect solution for your outdoor area.
Cushions are a designer’s best friend when it comes to patios. They inject that homey feeling that outdoor spaces sometimes lack and with a bit of colour they will make your patio bright and vibrant. It’s the perfect way to create a comfortable, welcoming outdoor area that really wows your guests.
Make sure you have the most innovative, stylish products for your large patio. To get the best outdoor products, contact the team at Heat & Grill. With a wide range of barbeques, smokers, grills, furniture and more, we can make your outside entertaining and cooking area refreshing and stylish! Talk to us today.


Transdisciplinary Design: Theory and Context
Global Design Forum
16 Sept 2023
Architecture / Landscape, Digital, Graphic Design & Visual Communications, Industrial & Product Design, Multi-Disciplinary Design, Service Design, Urban Design, Education
Victoria & Albert Museum
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
In conversation with Christopher Laing (Deaf Architecture Front), Joycelyn Longdon (ClimateinColour), Michael Thomson (Design Connect) and Riccardo Balbo (IED).
Why do we need a transdisciplinary design approach to tackle the challenges of the contemporary world? What are the key challenges that the next generation of designers will face?


Irish GardensIreland has many public gardens that are worth a visit in the summer months when they are blooming to their fullest. Pack a picnic and set off for a family day out and enjoy the sunshine amongst some of the most beautiful public gardens on our island.
Ranked a remarkable third place in the Top 10 Gardens in the World by National Geographic, this illustrious 47 acre garden certainly earns that award. It is home to Ireland’s highest flowing waterfall at 121m, 6 km from the Main Estate. With an Italian and Japanese style garden, Pepper Pot Tower and a pet cemetery, there is no shortage of things to explore in these beautifully up-kept gardens managed by Alex Slazenger.
Read more in the August issue…


Mezoo Trailing Red was one of our top-sellers in 2020! It’s a low maintenance plant that is heat tolerant and looks like a succulent with tiny cheerful red flowers. Tolerates a variety of soils and enjoys full sun. Makes a great companion in containers and planters, and looks stunning in hanging baskets.
- Light Needs: Full sun.
- Water Needs: Keep evenly moist in well-drained soil.
- Bloom Season: Spring through Summer
- Height: 6 - 8 inches
- Growth Habit: Spreading, Trailing
- Feed lightly once or twice during the growing season.


Changes underway at South Yorkshire piazza - including a 19ft giraffe
Work has started this week on a programme of improvements to the piazza area at north Sheffield's award winning shopping centre, Fox Valley.
Since the centre opened in June 2016 the landscaped area around the coffee shops and restaurants has become a really popular focal point for shoppers and visitors with its multi jet fountains and large TV screen.
Now the Fox Valley team are making further improvements to enhance the space even further and create a new landscaped area where a Bandstand will be installed next month – creating an area to showcase local groups and performances.
A monthly Farmer’s Market is also planned for this part of the centre in September and two attractive topiary figures – a panda bear and a giraffe – have already been installed.
The 19ft tall giraffe outside JoJo Maman Bebe is the latest addition to the centre.
Other improvements will include the creation of a new pedestrian access to this part of the centre area.
The work is expected to be completed within two weeks and the area will remain open and accessible throughout that time.
Centre Manager, Annabel Plumtree said: “We hope our customers will bear with us while the work is ongoing at the piazza area at Fox Valley, the area is still accessible but we do need to complete these works.
“We are making quite a few changes and improvements to this part of the centre at the moment and we can’t wait for our visitors to enjoy all the new features once the work is all completed.”
For more information about news and events at Fox Valley visit www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk


Work is planned to improve the 6th and 15th tees in the near future.
The work on the 6th tee will be in two stages. The first stage includes extending the front of the tee to allow proper tee placements for the ladies and levelling the front and the back of the tee. The second stage will level the middle portion of the tee.
This work has been made possible through the generosity of one of our members. Thank you.
The work on the 15th men’s tee will level the tee and provide a better starting point for the hole.
The third green has provided challenges for many golfers. If you are on the left side of the green, putts can be faster than those undertaken by professional golfers.
In addition, only about 30% of the green can be used for pins placements, which increases wear and tear on the areas where pins can be placed.
The project would extend the third green approximately five to six metres at the widest point, to the right of the green and behind the bunker. See photo below.
Once the new green area is in play, then the Greens Committee will consider if work is required on the left side of the green to reduce the slope.
This work has been sponsored by an anonymous member.


We are introducing our NEW Sigma 8 Smooth Wall Stone! Now, one of our top-selling wall stones is available in a modern, sleek look that will take any outdoor living space to the next level in style.
NEW Platinum Color
We are introducing our NEW Platinum color, which will undoubtedly be a best seller! The perfect balance of warm & cool tones will work well for various applications and is available in pavers and wall stones.


Today we visited the Royal Palace of Caserta which was constructed for the Bourbon Kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The palace has 1,200 rooms and the amazing gardens stretch for 120 ha, partly on hilly terrain. The park starts from the back façade of the palace, flanking a long alley with artificial fountains and cascades.
It was really worth the trip, we had a beautiful sunny day and really enjoyed the walk through the waterfalls and pools with the kids.


Water Management & Protection
Customers look to GSA to procure utilities that are both cost-effective and environmentally responsible. GSA is dedicated to water conservation and protection. Using creative solutions based on local and regional needs, GSA maintains a balance between customer needs and environmental responsibility.
This page offers links and procedures:
- to use water more efficiently,
- install water fixtures that require less water usage,
- employ native and drought tolerant plants in landscaping,
- what to do in the event of a water break,
- pollution prevention and water testing of our drinking water.
At the Denver Federal Center, GSA is committed to sustainable landscaping, and installing xeriscape in all new areas that are landscaped and/or renovated. The new designs include many xeric (drought-tolerant) plants and reduce lawn areas where possible.
GSA is commented to prevent water pollution, such as unlawful discharges into the sanitary sewer system, such as from broken pipes and cooling towers.
|World Water Day
|World Water Monitoring Day
Sustainability and Environmental Management Program
||Reduce water use
|Prevent unlawful discharges into the sanitary sewer system.
|What to do in the event of a water break
||Reduce water use by 2% per year or 16% by 2020. Baseline level for water usage is 2007
Federal, State, and Local Policy and Regulations
Procedures and Forms
For more information, please contact:


The ‘Hino Crimson’ Azalea is a low-growing, compact plant with small, glossy, dark green leaves that turn bronze in the winter. The single flowers are a brilliant, non-fading crimson.
Bloom Time: Early Spring.
Growth Habit: Compact, 5-6′ in height.
Foliage: Glossy, Dark green.
Sun/Shade: Sun, Partial Shade.
Hardiness Zones: 4.


While admiring the beauty of your back or front yard, you’re establishing a connection with your plants and trees and this can be one of the significant parts of life for some. However, trees do not live forever similar to human beings. Hence, it’s time to say goodbye to a tree, it’s important to make sure that you’ve completely removed it from your yard. In this case, you may have to consult with an expert who can assist you with tree removal Long Island NY services today. After you’ve successfully removed your tree, check out the things you can do below:
Grind the tree for mulch
While you hire tree pruners for your tree removal, you should also think about grinding up the parts of your trees to get wooden chips that you can apply later on as mulch. After some time, you’ll get to observe the difference that wooden chips will take effect on some of your trees. This can be an ultimately resourceful and useful outcome of tree removal in the end.
Consider planting a new sapling
You may feel sad about losing a valued tree in your yard. However, regardless of what situation you’re in, you can always opt for planting a new tree to help preserve the beauty. It would be best not to plant a new sapling at a similar location. When you still want to plant a tree of the same type, you have to inspect for the growing conditions.
Alter the trunk into stepping stones
The moment you have cut off the trunk and its lowermost area using a stump grinder, you can think about modifying the trunk and turn it into flat stepping stones. If you want to achieve a more appealing effect, you can try painting the stones in various colors as well.
Make something unique
When you want to be more creative, making wonderful wooden artifacts for your house is one of the distinct ways to use a dead tree. For instance, you may think about constructing a mini coffee table made out of the tree trunk or even consider chiseling a huge branch to form a handrail and use it. Though such ideas are definitely more suitable to people who know how to construct things, anyone can give it a try. Moreover, if you want to come up with something creative but lacks the needed skills, you may start with smaller things similar to coasters.
Make showpieces to gather attention
If ever you’re too busy to spend time making artifacts for your home, know that you can just slash off a wooden plank and etch your family name into it. This can be one of the beautiful garden pieces you can see among a set of flower beds.
If you cannot cut down trees on your own, make sure to reach out to a tree expert as soon as possible and leave the job to the experts. Don’t forget to only trust the legitimate tree companies you have in your area.


Palazzo Sandstone Outdoor Floor Fountain
Quatrafoil Sandstone Outdoor Floor Fountain
Rattan Bronze Outdoor Floor Fountain
Lyon Dark Travertine Outdoor Floor Fountain
Inspired from the rich architecture of southern France‘s many monuments, medieval palaces, and churches springs Provence. This two-tiered lighted fountain, with its Dark Travertine finish and classic paneled ornamentation, is crowned by a grand bubbling orb.
Veranda Weathered Stone Outdoor Floor Fountain
Garden Wood Grain Outdoor Floor Fountain
In Costa Brava you‘ll experience Barcelona‘s stunning fountain attractions. In your backyard you can enjoy the sight and sounds inspired by such water features day or night with this 3 tiered and lighted Mediterranean classic.Bulbs Included. Lights cannot be turned off.
Three tiers of water pour through this collection of elongated graceful pots, glazed in a brilliant Cerulean wash. These vessels, with the look and feel of native craft, will bring life to living spaces indoor or out Bulb Not Included
Arcade Sandstone Outdoor Solar Floor Fountain.Remote Solar Switch.
The Fremont fountain is a new addition to our slate floor fountain collections. In a black stacked slate with a hammered copper pattern flowing down the center, this combo of colors and textures are sure to fit into your lifestyle Two Bulbs Included
Primitive but not unsophisticated, Magma brings a geometric beauty to a geological wonder. With the look of precisely chiseled volcanic rock, out erupts a cool plume of water, a serene focal point in the core of any garden.Polished River Stones Included.
Bring the relaxation of Portland Sound into your backyard, deck or patio. Water hugs the upper dome, then gently cascades over the edge into the artfully lit basin. Copper and Wood finishes bring warmth to any location.6 Bulbs Included.
Water trickles down from leaf to leaf in this visually gratifying organic floor fountain. Free standing Copper stems create a flowing, breezy feel, suspending heart-shaped leaves, and water trails lit from beneath.
Sherwood‘s 3 tiers stand 62 inches tall and has 12 points where water falls. This splendid display of light and water movement is beautifully detailed, and will be a majestic focal point in any garden or outdoor living space. Made of resin.
Reminiscent of the style of Tuscan villas, the 66" spire of this 4-tiered Italian styled water feature offers an abundance of sight and sound. 4 Bulbs Included.
Kenei‘s four-legged base evokes a Mission style. Water flows from the four squared spouts into the Copper Bronze finished basin offering a tranquil waterflow to relax and soothe.Painted Resin.
Three tiers of water pour through this collection of elongated graceful pots, glazed in a brilliant Cerulean wash. These vessels, with the look and feel of native craft, will bring life to living spaces indoor or out.
Cannonade Smoked Granite Outdoor Solar Floor Fountain.Remote Solar Switch
Suited for indoor or outdoor use, this natural slate floor fountain is lighted for a superb effect. It includes polished river stones, a variable speed pump, and the bulbs. The fountain sits upon a poly resin base.
Suited for indoor or outdoor use, this natural slate floor fountain features a striking stacked design. It includes polished river stones and a variable speed pump. The fountain sits upon a poly resin base.
Cubist has a Zen inspired spirit. This stable and tranquil looking fountain is softened with subtle angles and a dark cool slate finish. Water spills over the top pool into the large stone accented angular tray.Polished River Stones Included.
A rough hewn Wood Grain finish beams with a solid rustic charm on this 3 tiered waterfall. Simulated copper finish spouts add a detailed hardware that directs water to each level.
Rushmore’s ringed sphere and ridged facade ensure a lively and sparkling water action. Its dramatic 2-tone Natural Slate design presents a contemporary contrast.
These fountains showcase the beauty of Natural Slate in a variety of ways. Whether it be the pieced slate of the Tacora fountains or the crisp slate flutes of the Aqueduct fountains, the natural warmth of slate will enhance any environment.On/Off Line Switch. 2 Bulbs and Polished River Stones are Included.
In Costa Brava you‘ll experience Barcelona‘s stunning fountain attractions. In your backyard you can enjoy the sight and sounds inspired by such water features day or night with this 3 tiered and lighted Mediterranean classic.Bulbs Included.
The natural wonders of slate are showcased in these artfully crafted fountains. The beauty of moving water over slate will transform any space into a retreat.4 Bulbs and Polished River Stones are Included.
Twelve streams of water trickle down the 3-tiered bowls of Cascada making for wonderful water sounds. This traditional tile motif honors the sun on a Granada inspired background.
Shimmer and Curves are sleek, contoured fountains available in a variety of finishes. Water cascades over the ribbed faces of these clean, modern fountains. 3 Bulbs Included. On/Off Line Switch.Polished River Stones Included.
These fountains showcase the beauty of Natural Slate in a variety of ways. Whether it be the pieced slate of the Tacora fountains or the crisp slate flutes of the Aqueduct fountains, the natural warmth of slate will enhance any environment.2 Bulbs and Polished River Stones Included.
Watercross‘s cascading steps form a beautiful flowing "X" pattern. The cool, organic, natural green slate pattern is unique to each fountain (item may vary from that pictured). 2 Bulbs Included.Polished River Stones Included.
Water cascades down the 14 tiered slate steps of Traverse. The relaxing sound of water with a unique visual experience of this versatile water feature will make a garden or living area a great escape.2 Bulbs Included.Polished River Stones Included.
The Sleek fountains are a wonderful combination of modern and traditional influences. This cool slate obelisk balances a gazing ball centered in a parabolic bowl. Sophisticated and artful, Sleek comes in both table and floor sizes. Polished River Stones Included.
This free standing Italian styled niche has a beautiful ornate profile with a floral motif. Water flows through a three bowl waterfall enhancing the sound of flowing water.Polished River Stones Included.
This series of floor fountains uses an artful textured curtain of patterned, natural slate. Layered metallic accent designs are bottom lit and cast graceful shadows onto the shimmery backdrops. Organic forms and the gentle sound of water make for tranquil spaces inside or out.2 Bulbs Included.Polished River Stones Included.
The Aspen, Cascade, and Waterville Fountains are great new additions to our line. With a complete to new streamlined look, these low profile fountains can easily be placed on your wall or floor. With a smooth stream of water running over each of the face finish options, in addition to the small extension, helps to be able to place these fountains just about anywhere. The variety of finishes provides an option for any consumer. The ...
Our Natural Slate and Natural Copper finishes work together harmoniously in these attractive floor fountains. Included lights give these fountains a romantic glow at nighttime.On/Off Line Switch.3 Bulbs and Polished River Stones are Included.


Merchant Square Water Maze
Only a short walk away from Paddington Station, one of Britain’s busiest railway hubs, is this beautiful area that strikes a perfect balance between modern architecture and the classic image of the canal boats mooring in Paddington Basin. Merchant Square is home to the Water Maze, which seemingly entraps you between its jets. 320 jets form a series of concentric circles which are choreographed to vary in height, from shoulder level to below the pavement, creating the illusion of a maze that is constantly moving and changing.
As the jets mark a path around the space, the ‘entrance’ to the maze shifts, meaning that you are invited to go the through the maze as each new gap in the fountains appears. This reflects the very essence of this feature; that anyone who walks past the Water Maze is instinctively drawn towards it. It invites passersby to go into the Maze and to truly interact with the fountains.
- Location: Paddington, London
- Client: European Land
- Services: Design, build, management
- Features: Choreographed jets, lights
- Partners: Mace, Townshend Landscape Architects, and Robin Partington & Partners Architects
- Photography: Helen Daniels, Adriana Vela Alonso
Completed in 2013 as part of the Paddington Basin redevelopment project, the Water Maze has revitalised Merchant Square. The combination of old and new with the contrast of the canal and the water feature allows both elements to shine.


You said that you'd like some plants for the balcony as a gift. We couldn't decide on anything so we thought we'd give you a few for your new back garden instead.
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11 Garden Design ideas inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement
This beautiful ideas of English garden design were Arts and Crafts inspired the 19th Century. The stylish new look has been shown for the first time at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2011. Typical elements of the Arts and Crafts movement as a traditional country house, linear geometric shapes and structures are used here, but are presented with a fresher and more modern look.
design ideas garden of the 19th Century - the Arts and Crafts movement
This new and creative ideas for garden design were mainly inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. This artistic movement that emerged in the mid 19th century and became particularly well known in the field of product design. The initiative is part of a group of painters, architects and artists and their purpose was mainly craft meet. The move was a response to industrialization and the qualities of the craft were particularly praised.
Typical features of this garden design ideas
This garden design ideas were strongly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and also the elements so typical of this style taken. This English style was a tribute proves its characteristic details have been preserved, but were presented in a new and modern way. Enjoy geometric shapes in the Victorian style decorations crafts and colorful flowers. Also impressive are the doors of typical garden objects opulent decoration of wood or metal.
Solid wood door with brick wall
Part of a romantic garden with colorful flowers
Provide structure in the garden
Reminiscent of a Mediterranean-style fountain
The straight lines and beautiful contrasts
Doors opulent, with metal elements
Geometric shapes in the garden design


It’s human nature to want to live better, beautifully, and gracefully. It takes a conscious effort to live responsibly in order to make the world around us better.
Nature is our muse and provides inspiration for living your best life naturally at EverBe. Intentional landscape design and planning respects and nourishes the hundreds of acres of surrounding native wetlands. These landscaping ideas promote air and water quality and protect the natural habitat of native birds and animals that reside here.
Along the pathway system that meanders adjacent to natural waterways and other water features, native cypress domes and essential islands of trees are being restored and cultivated to encourage future proliferation. These native trees remove carbon dioxide from the air to promote the highest positive environmental impact. They are also vital to water quality by providing essential nutrients for water filtration, serving to prevent flooding, protecting native wildlife species, and stabilizing the climate.
Thoughtful planning has also been given to landscaping throughout outdoor spaces at EverBe to ensure that eco-friendly, native plants and grasses are included with proper soil preparation to reduce the need for longer-term fertilization and irrigation.
Nature is our muse and provides inspiration for living your best life naturally at EverBe.
Environmentally friendly and healthy living
EverBe homes have also been designed with sustainability in mind—for the lowest possible carbon footprint and with an eco-conscious homebuyer’s interests at heart. From green building practices to energy-efficient building systems and high-quality master craftsmanship, every home is designed to ensure durability and promote an energy advantage.
Water use is optimized through low-flow toilets, while ENERGY STAR®-qualified appliances, compact fluorescent and LED lighting, and low-emissivity windows all help to save energy. Merv 15 air filters and programmable thermostats are among other energy-efficient features that promote an eco-conscious lifestyle. Antimicrobial paints and countertops are used in every home to support health and wellness. Smart technology for controlling thermostats, door locks, lights, garage door openers, and video doorbells is also available. In fact, the energy-efficient features of an EverBe home can be up to 30% more efficient than the average existing home, bringing you more comfort at a lower cost.
EverBe homebuyers can also take comfort in knowing that the manufacturers we partner with are industry leaders that strive for the same excellence as we do. These partners pursue environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategic initiatives in product innovation, which help protect the planet through reduced emissions and improved water and air quality, as well as reduced landfill waste.
To learn more, visit https://pultegroupcares.com.


Sure, you may be able to install your own outdoor lighting, but if you want truly dramatic and beautiful lighting, hiring a lighting contractor is the way to go. Your local professional outdoor lighting contractor, NiteLites of Atlanta, has a few crucial reasons why hiring a lighting contractor may actually save you money in the long run. The eyes and techniques of a lighting designer is what make all the difference.
- Safety – Using fixtures consisting of 12 volts, which is much safer than 120 volts
- Reliability – latest in outdoor lighting products – energy efficient LEDs are up to 75% more efficient than halogen lamps. They also have an extremely long life span of up to 30,000-40,000 hours. The acid etched industrial grade light fixtures are cast out of brass and copper, which is not available at most big box stores.
Some techniques professional lighting contractors use to achieve dramatic and breathtaking lighting designs are:
- Downlighting – Lighting that comes from above and falls down onto an area or object. This form of lighting imitates natural lighting and is good to use for safety.
- Uplighting – Similar to downlighting only opposite. Lighting that comes from below an area or object. This creates dramatic shadowing and silhouetting to minimize ground lighting.
- Security lighting – This type of lighting could be a combination of various techniques with the goal of making a home less attractive as a target for burglars.
- Deck lighting – This lighting is used to help minimize accidents and create beautiful effects on your deck.
- Tree lighting – Though it is true most trees look more stunning at night, applying professional lighting will intensify the beauty.
- Grazing – This is a lighting style that emphasizes surface texture.
- Area and path lighting – These types of lighting will help guide through areas of the property and help with safety.
- Moonlighting – This lighting style is used to create downcast shadows from trees, simulating moonlight.
To find a professional lighting contractor that specializes in outdoor lighting is really the best way to go. Remember, outdoor lighting installation will involve electricity; so hiring someone trained to handle electricity is a must. Other factors to consider are things like experience, craft and time. Experience in installing outdoor lighting can go a long way. What lights will work and where to put them is all about experience in the field. Craft is all about the professionalism of the final product. An experienced lighting contractor will know how to put the finishing touches on the homeowner’s vision for that project. One of the last things to consider is time. The time it would take you or a professional to install the lights will depend which approach you take.
Your DIY outdoor lighting install may take up to a few weeks of time and troubleshooting, whereas utilizing a team of professionals with top quality outdoor lighting fixtures will help to avoid common mistakes.
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Too many lights
- Too few lights
- Not adjusting existing lighting
- Improperly aimed fixtures
- Path lights too close together
- Yellowing or uneven brightness due to inadequate power source
NiteLites provides lighting design, system installation, and system maintenance of all outdoor lighting systems. Save time and money in the end by having professionals take care of all the ins and outs of landscape lighting design and implementation. NiteLites of Atlanta Outdoor Lights are professionally trained and properly licensed technicians with their only business being outdoor lighting. The quality of the installation with wires buried properly so they keep out moisture to ensure the flow of electricity is not interrupted. With proper wiring also comes consistent power and brightness between all fixtures. NiteLites rewards clients with the knowledge of an industry leader. Each lighting design is prepared to meet the needs of each project. The unique characteristics of each individual property are enhanced with specifically designed lighting applications.


Buddleja davidii 'Nanho White'
(Butterfly Bush) A handsome butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii 'Nanho White' is compact with arching branches and long, fragrant pure white flowers in mid to late summer.
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A handsome butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii 'Nanho White' is compact with arching branches and long, fragrant pure white flowers in mid to late summer. The leaves are lance-shaped and grey-green in colour.
Charming, low maintenance garden shrub, Buddleja davidii 'Nanho White' can be pruned hard to size when required and has colourful flowers summer flowers, popular with bees and butterflies! Excellent as part of a flowering border.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: July - September.
- Flower Colour: White.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
- Habit: Medium sized branching, rounded shrub.
- Height: 1.5 m (5 ft) - 2 m ( 6ft)
- Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Pruning: To encourage flowering and keep a tidy habit, prune Buddleja davidii 'Nanho White' back hard to a live bud in February or March.
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Partial or Dappled Shade
- Mature Size
- Shrub - Medium (5 - 10 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Chalky / Alkaline, Special: Coastal Areas, Soil Type: Dry / Sandy, Special: Windy & Exposed
- Special Features
- Flowering Season - Summer (June - August), Good for Wildlife (Insects including bees & butterflies), To grow in a pot
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The basic pre-planning and arrangement of outdoor tea light lanterns is actually relevant. The guidelines below define the right way to design the outdoor lighting that can be possible to acquire and very simple to set up, even though you are a beginning. The following could vary somewhat determined by the method of outdoor lighting you are usually having, but there are various practical solutions to make managing the area more efficiently. There are two basic elements you’ll be in command of handling: water level and also soil.
Select the suitable area. Walk around your house and observe the areas where you enjoy the majority of time, or would wish to enjoy the most period of time when you are outsides. Also you can walk around through the house then seek of each the windows and establish the place you gonna enhance the view so sketch a plain map of the place you've selected. Choose the best location for your outdoor tea light lanterns. Designing a successful outdoor lighting is going to depend significantly on a selection of an area in helping the plants to maintain and grow.
The outdoor tea light lanterns can be the majority stunning focus point of any property or home. On the other hand, before you use time, effort and funds in developing outdoor lighting, you should do various careful research also preparation. Which kind of outdoor lighting you think? Make sure to arrange it. Take notice of the spots that need to keep on being in their original form also it can help you to consider what various kinds of outdoor lighting space you prefer in every space.
Going to see several outdoor tea light lanterns is a good source of ideas. Try a web-based designing tool. There are a variety free of cost also paid available choices. All these options be ready to enhanced draw your outdoor lighting. Several software applications additionally be able to add a picture of your home for a whole customizable working experience. Take advantage of reputable assistance. It is best to collaborate with a reputable expert gardener and landscaper with a purpose to realize the outdoor tea light lanterns. Try not to get worried to present any expert with your suggestions also inspiration.
A perfect styled outdoor tea light lanterns are an impressive also environmentally-friendly combination with your home. Pick the right decor to benefit from what area you are allotted. Each inch of location in the outdoor lighting needs to have a purpose. Pick a main geographical feature as decoration that join the outdoor lighting together. Picking a eye catching piece can create the outdoor lighting really feel healthy, balanced and also cheerful.
The outdoor lighting has changed dramatically up to now. Various aspects makes the outdoor tea light lanterns into a great areas for everyday living and also eating out with family. As you can take a break in your outdoor lighting with excellent benefit as well as being simple and easy to maintain. All of it adds up to a place you are able to at the same time have fun or relax in. Use lights to impressive effects. Maybe put lights into the outdoor lighting, to alter the ambiance while you enter the dark hours. Allowing for the outdoor tea light lanterns to work as each a day and evening.
Come to think various other components it becomes possible to mix up into your outdoor tea light lanterns. You can certainly grow natural plants that are designed to harmonize healthy and balanced details. Grow sets of matching plants and flowers alongside one another. Up to 4 an identical flowers alternatively a grouping of only a variety of plants or flowers shows the optimal attractiveness. Find a color and style for your outdoor tea light lanterns. Majority of the designs for outdoor lighting is actually bright and multi-colored, but in the case you are destined with a traditional style and design, it is important to try a limited color choice instead. A tropic theme could possibly include many bright colors, at the same time as a rustic style and design will likely work with light types.
Whether you currently have outdoor tea light lanterns to work with, it is possible to plan and build your own design. You just need a couple of general information about outdoor lighting also huge creative imagination. Make a choice of a common style and design. There are a lot of stategies to use your individual design, like an antique, beach, old-fashioned, and tropical. All will definitely have features range of color tones, flower plants, and decorative details. Select an offer that appeals the most to you. Be concerned about the volume of place you will have for your outdoor tea light lanterns. You can easily make outdoor lighting basically anyplace, such as on a terrace or deck. The larger sized the outdoor lighting, the new alternatives you can get. If you don't have a wide space, however, you might not get the chance to place some of the bigger plants and flowers.


Custom Firepit Designs
We can create custom firepit designs in nearly any shape you can imagine! Linear, curved, angular, concrete, wood, steel, we can combine materials to make your perfect outdoor get together area. Custom burners are available to create unique flame patterns as well. Contact us to see what we can do for you.


This Boxley Block, Brick and Hardscape project features the saddle-colored Rosetta® wall stones from Newline Hardscapes’ “Belvedere Collection.” The collection draws inspiration from natural stone colors and textures, bringing a beautiful, rugged look to the hardscape. Different textures on the front and back of the stones allow for the ultimate customization.
The Rosetta Belvedere collection features products that make ideal choices for garden retaining walls, two-sided seating walls, enclosure walls, columns and more. In an industry-leading 64 stone textures and multiple unit sizes, you can’t get any closer to Mother Nature than this.
With more than 16 years of experience, A-Plus is a residential and commercial landscaping company located in Evington that specializes in lawn maintenance, patios, retaining walls and more throughout Central Virginia.
For more information on how Boxley Block, Brick & Hardscapes can help with your next residential or commercial project, visit our website at boxleyhardscapes.com.
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It’s always nice to summarise what happens in the international gardening world by investigating the key things people look for in gardens and garden design. Luckily for us as gardeners and garden designers, garden trends linger much longer than home or clothes trends because the two key ingredients to a successful garden is time and patience. We have cast our eye over the latest international ideas and notions to bring your garden up to date with the rest of the world (Garden trend forecast spring 2018–2019).
Embrace a small garden.
It is important not to see the size of gardens not as a constraint, but more as an opportunity. Now more than ever, people are fascinated with how to cram the most into, and get the most out of their small gardens. The key elements we see over and over is double up on function, and make use of walls. It makes a whole lot of sense to optimize the use any small space indoors, why not take that concept outdoors. Use your walls as storage for folding chairs, combine lounging areas and the ever-popular fire pit or boma, and find the right plants the will work in small spaces. If you don’t like mowing the lawn for instance, why have one, rather cleverly design plant boxes and surfaces to embrace your smaller garden spaces.
The buzz word in garden design is quality. Many new companies are trying to vastly improve quality. This may be at a price, but internationally it seems as if people are more keen to get a quality product or individual product. This philosophy of getting something of great value, and exquisite craftsmanship is one that we most certainly hope will stick around forever.
Restoring habitat at home
Luckily most South Africans have a yearning for this trend. People are seeking balance, and especially in their gardens. Using indigenous species, reducing hard surfaces, attracting indigenous wildlife and responsible water use are top priorities amongst the younger, nature loving population. We can finally get rid of a sea of rock with just one or 2 plants, and replace them with flowering habitat that brings back the birds and the bees.
Get creative with houseplants
If ever there was a time to live like the French and Italians, it is now. Even in their densely over populated cities, their passion for garden design finds an outlet in the form of house plants. At the time of this article the most popular indoor plants seems to be on the exotic side, and we agree. You can use these exotics indoors with confidence as they are isolated. Moreover there are hundreds of retro ways display them, like plant stands and macramé baskets.
It is difficult to form a complete picture of the layout of a garden from just the photo’s of it, and people want to get a daily dose of vitamin D in the process. Visiting gardens has become as special and rewarding as it is to the British. Every year, gardens like that of saint Christopher, Makaranga garden lodge, and Houw Hoek attract more and more feet. Homeowners wants to open their extraordinary gardens to the public to display their labour of love. There is nothing more rewarding than being inspired by the real thing because visitors use all their senses to create an experience.


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LBWD Demonstration Garden
The Long Beach Water Department has recently renovated our Demonstration Garden outside our administration building at 1800 E Wardlow Rd. Four local designers have created beautiful and functional examples of California-Friendly gardens. Watch the video to hear more about the newly designed areas and come visit our newly renovated garden!


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Landscaping requirements originated from our needs to create an environment that is attractive, pleasing to our senses. There are a number of items in this regard. Starting from small potted plants, orchids, bonsai trees as well as exotic tropical plants, all give the landscape a fascinating look. If you live in an urban habitat then you can very well opt for orchids as an excellent way to decorate your interior landscapes. About the orchids, one can say, that, there are a variety of such plants available in the e-commerce platform. And, so far as the placement of the plants are concerned, they are placed near the balconies, rooftops of the commercial complexes.
Dog pee is one of the usual causes behind grass turning brown. If you have a dog and your canine friend pees on your lawn all the time, below are some tips for preventing dog urine from killing your grass.
This Image If you want to build an attractive landscape, but do not where to begin, there are plenty of common landscape design ideas and features available for you to gain inspiration. You can use the ideas yourself or add a little twist to make the landscape design all your own. There are any number of conventional landscape ideas that can help you get started on your own projects and provide inspiration for future projects.
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For many homeowners, the patio is a peaceful area that provides hours of entertainment and magnificent views. Now, there are so many different ways you can enhance this area, using the right furniture and design ideas.
The furniture on the patio is an important piece to the puzzle. With so many options and material choices, selecting chairs and benches may seem daunting.
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Introduction to Sustainable Landscape Design
With guidance from Dan Dorsey of the Sonoran Permaculture Guild, you will create an exciting, long-term plan for your sustainable home and landscape. You will learn how to incorporate all the sustainable living strategies you may have heard about such as rainwater harvesting, vegetable gardening, using desert adapted plants, and gray water recycling into a holistic and sustainable design.Sign up for this class
Please bring a sketch or aerial photo of the site you want to design.
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Class availability limitations: Limited
Dan serves as the manager and lead teacher of Sonoran Permaculture Guild, a local company that teaches workshops, classes, and courses on sustainable living. He is on the adjunct faculty of Prescott College and Pima Community College. He holds a B.S. in Forestry and Environmental Design and a Permaculture Diploma in the field of Sustainable Education, Design, and Community Service, teaching classes on topics such as Sustainable Landscape design, Passive Solar design, Water Harvesting design, and many others.


Photinia davidiana 'Prostrata'
- Vigorous low growing groundcover
- Leaves turn red on the inside, giving it a two-toned look
- Small white flowers in summer that produce red berries into winter
Height: 1 - 2 Feet |
Spread: 24 - 30 Inches |
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8


Vento Atlântico lda makes terraces and gazebos as mesmerizing as you want them to be.lda makes terraces and gazebos as mesmerizing as you want them to be.
Our wooden pavilion designs have a unique charm perfect for warm summer days.
We build bespoke structures that can be fully or partially opened or fitted with doors and windows, which provide great protection from the natural elements.
Convert your space into a cozy retreat with uber-comfortable furniture like chairs, ottomans, benches, and tables, add in decorative features and even a grill. So whether you’re relaxing with your friends or enjoying a lovely family barbeque, an elegant will help you and your loved ones completely relax and unwind.


The City of Melbourne has developed a Strategic Opportunities Plan with proposals to revitalise Moonee Ponds Creek with a series of parklands, open spaces and wetlands.
The plan outlines a vision to connect new and existing communities along the creek corridor, through:
- future focused water management
- public space for community activity
- active transport
- heritage and culture.
The Moonee Ponds Creek is an important north-south waterway that links several central city urban renewal precincts.
Its ecological value and health has been highly degraded by the impacts of industry and infrastructure over decades. Flooding is experienced within the corridor, and the scale and frequency of these events is expected to increase with climate change impacts and urban intensification.
By envisioning a set of key goals and articulating a series of opportunities to improve the Creek corridor, we anticipate that we will be better placed to advocate for the priorities of our rapidly growing population.
A strategic focus on urban and open space planning that strengthens the ecological, economic and recreational values of this natural asset is necessary to ensure the continued liveability of our neighbourhoods.
While the City of Melbourne does not own or manage the waterways or banks of the Moonee Ponds Creek, we are working closely with Victorian Government partners, land owners, neighbouring councils and community groups to ensure that the creek meets the needs of our current and future community.
Community consultation on the draft Strategic Opportunities Plan has now closed. The feedback we received helped shape the final document that will be provided to the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) to advocate for better outcomes for the future of Moonee Ponds Creek. The final plan was endorsed by the Future Melbourne Committee on 20 August 2019.
Timeline item 1 - complete
Community consultation on Arden Vision
Timeline item 2 - complete
Cross-Government Agency Workshop
Identify initial challenges and opportunities for the creek and neighbouring renewal projects.
Timeline item 3 - complete
Community consultation on Moonee Ponds Strategic Opportunities Plan
20 March to 28 April 2019
Timeline item 4 - complete
Final plan endorsed at Future Melbourne Committee meeting
Timeline item 5 - complete
Stakeholder feedback shared with Victorian Planning Authority
Timeline item 6 - complete
Advocate to realise vision
VPA to prepare Moonee Ponds Creek Implementation Plan.
City of Melbourne to continue advocating to State Government on recommended implementation activities.
Late 2019 onwards


At the 2018 NSW Awards for Planning Excellence held on 8 November 2018 GeoLINK, together with Planners North and Bayshore Developments, were successful in jointly winning the “From Plan to Place” Award for our work on Habitat Byron Bay.
This was one of GeoLINK’s biggest projects spaning from 2005 to today. It was very much a multi-discipline collaborative project with our involvement including planning, approvals, environmental assessment, ecology, architecture, landscape design, stormwater and civil engineering. We were instrumental in achieving development consent for the project which was one of the first of its kind in Northern NSW. Several years on and our involvement continues in the way of acid frog management and monitoring.


If you are wanting to make the beyond your house look nice, you are going to want to call a professional landscaper. You need to take the time to fulfill with the landscaper. The designers are more than just plants and pavement. You require to talk with them about what you are searching for, and they need to help you develop a style you will love.
How will you landscape be used? An excellent design is great, however it has to be functional as well. They require to understand how you are going to utilize your lawn and who else will be utilizing it. This will make a big difference in the design. Sutherland Shire landscaping design. If you like to host huge parties that you want a function such as a big outdoor patio.
You want your lawn to be functional and gorgeous. What do you dislike about your present landscaping? You should walk around the yard with the landscaper and talk about the things you currently like about your lawn and a few of the important things you do not like. They may be able to utilize a few of your existing plants in a new and imaginative method.
Having an unfavorable experience can make an individual cautious of working with a brand-new landscaper. Landscapers will want to prevent things that clients do not like. Take a walk around and see the styles that look enticing and the ones that do not look so excellent.
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Different plants will require different levels of maintenance. If not they need plants that are simple to take care of.
The landscaper may have to suggest some concepts as far as coloring goes. Budgeting Information This is another issue that is going to require to be brought up.
The expense of the job need to be discussed upfront so everybody is on the very same page about what can be done. Is There a Customized 3D Style?
While a drawing and even a 2D image is accommodating individuals will be astonished at the style when they can see it in 3D. This brand-new technology can likewise enable the landscaper to add furnishings, little information, in addition to textures to their design. When an individual sees their job in 3D, they end up being very delighted about it – front yard landscaping design Sutherland Shire.
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There are numerous options from the type of plants to use to where the outside furniture is going to be. This brand-new innovation is an excellent method to create brand-new designs and see the landscaping concepts come to life.
8. Are there above ground stuctural aspects I require to be worried about for my outside landscape? Distance to surrounding structures or structures, overhead wire height, utilities. Are there restrictions to below-ground space? 9. Do I have a spending plan and is it reasonable? 10. Can I phase the building of my garden? There are much more questions to ask before moving forward on a garden style strategy.
It may benefit you to speak with a garden designer or landscape designer and see if working with a professional is the instructions that finest fits you – Sutherland Shire landscaping design. ** All b/w illustrations Residential Landscape Architecture, style process for the Private House by Booth/Hiss. Color illustration Todd Haiman Landscape Style 2016.
As a designer, I’ve become rather proficient at this over the years so prior to you go charging into your next on-site assessment, here is my detailed guide to distilling the dollar value from your brand-new client. Step One Prepare Your Consumer Ahead of Time Instead of merely springing the question on your possible client and putting them on the area for a response, help them be prepared to have an answer by planting the seed early on.
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Utilize this as an opportunity to offer them something to think of between the call and the time you fulfill on site. You’re not asking them to offer you a response immediately, you’re asking them to make the time to think about it. Here’s a few of the things I state: “I’m actually eagerly anticipating meeting you on -day, prior to you go, among the important things I was hoping you could have a think of prior to we satisfy is how much you’re believing you wish to buy this project.””I’m not exactly sure if you’ve already thought of this and I don’t need a response from you now, because I understand this is a really uncomfortable subject to discuss, but it will truly assist me to make sure you get the finest value for cash if I have some concept of the budget we’ll be working within.””To provide you an idea, my customers normally return to me with a figure variety to the closest $5k, so for example $45-50thousand.
The last thing I desire you to experience is a lot of surprise surprises. We like to get things right from the start. If you could have a think about that, it would be a great aid. If you’re not sure where to begin, I’ll bring some examples of previous tasks 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 prior to that you truly like, that would be actually valuable too.


A Tranquil Oasis in Your Backyard
Crafted Elegance: A Feast for the Eyes
Behold the exquisite craftsmanship of our Fountain Garden Decoration Outdoor Bird Bath. Crafted with precision and an eye for detail, this piece is not merely a bird bath but a work of art that adds a touch of sophistication to your garden. The intricate design and durable materials ensure both aesthetic appeal and longevity.
Imagine the sunlight dancing on the water’s surface, creating mesmerizing reflections. The delicate curves and artistic details make this bird bath a visual delight. Elevate your garden’s aesthetic with this stunning focal point that seamlessly combines form and function.
Nature’s Welcoming Haven
Welcome a myriad of winged visitors to your garden with the Fountain Garden Decoration Outdoor Bird Bath. This piece isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about fostering a sense of community with the local bird population. Create a haven for birds to gather, splash, and socialize, turning your garden into a vibrant hub of natural activity.
Watch as robins, finches, and other feathered friends make your garden their preferred destination. The water’s gentle movement and the inviting design make this bird bath a communal gathering spot. Enhance your connection with nature as you witness the delightful interactions among your avian guests.
1. Performance: Connecting different nozzles, the height of spraying water will be different. When the solar panel receives sufficient sunlight, the water pump will start within 3 seconds.
2. Solar panel: Place the solar panel in a suitable place to ensure that it is not blocked by other objects. When the solar panel receives sufficient light, the water pump works normally.
3. High efficiency and good stability: It solves the current shortcomings of brushless solar water pumps that are difficult to start, low efficiency and poor stability.
4. Multi-purpose: The solar pond fountain is very suitable for outdoor water tanks, fish tanks, small ponds, swimming pools, garden decorations, and oxygen water circulation. Your garden will definitely attract the attention of passersby, and birds will also like to bathe with it.
5. Note: When the water pump is just put into the water, there is air in it, which may affect the spraying effect. After the water pump sprays normally, connect the spray head.
The solar water pump can be connected to various nozzles of different shapes to spray different water types.
Material: engineering plastic
Suction caliber: 8mm
Outlet diameter: 8mm
Rated voltage: 7V
Rated power: 1.4W
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Black # 57 limstone is 1-2″ in diameter. It is used for walkways, driveways and parking pads. This product is black in color. We also carry a regular gray #57 limestone if you are looking for a different color option for your project. Limestone can change the pH balance of the area where it is installed. It is not recommended to plant in.


We work with clients to improve the vitality of their communities by integrating transit, vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian modes in designs that not only promote a healthy lifestyle and improve overall mobility, but are also aesthetically pleasing. Whether we’re designing a complete street, a pedestrian trail, a bikeway, or a bus rapid transit corridor, our aim is to create better choices for people.
Our philosophy is simple and holistic. Begin with the end in mind, from planning to design to construction. Our proactive planning approach leads to greater participation from everyone touched by these projects. Meaningful innovation stems from our dedicated creative team and enthusiastic clients who strive to take their communities to the next level. We take concepts and ideas and turn them into a one-of-a-kind reality. From writing grants to conducting bicycle safety workshops for local residents, our design teams are active participants in the communities we serve.


CNU walking tour of Hoboken’s waterfront
Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11 am to 12:30 pm
The New York State Chapter of The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) will conduct a walking tour at Hoboken’s waterfront. The tour will show firsthand the New Urbanist design characteristics that make Hoboken a better place to live. The tour will be led by Laura Sachs, AIA. CNU promotes the creation and preservation of walkable, sustainable and beautiful neighborhoods, towns and cities.


Originally, I used a small piece of woodland on a private estate for many months for my personal journey. Until the estate manager told me pheasant shooting was around the corner and I would have to move.
I knew then I would have to find somewhere local and private to enjoy nature, read my book and of course plant trees. I contacted the Duke of Devonshire to ask for help in this matter. Two months down the line I was signing for a lease of a small piece of woodland.
The woodland was a site of an old quarry which was expired and trees planted to restore the land to wildness. What the owners didn’t know at the time is the tree planting in an old quarry is limited on two distinctive aspects: colonisation and development of the ecosystem. This kind of exploitation leads to a process called rock desertification, producing denuded areas that are extremely difficult to rehabilitate.
On the outside the trees are healthy, but the ground which they are rooted is neither deep and many of the roots hang on the old quarry spoils. On the slopes, there is a high risk of erosion due to the removal of vegetation and the lack of available soil on steep slopes. So many trees have fallen down due to this.
In addition, the old method of quarry exploitation on the many (platforms) levels increases drainage problems, and the physical and chemical erosion of the substrate, hindering natural germination and establishment of young saplings and thus delaying recolonisation.
As Custodians of the Woodland, we aim to help the recolonisation of the native species of broadleaf in the woodland by planting more saplings and look at the soil characteristics. This will allow us to form a strategy and evaluation of the success of the revegetation in these degraded areas.
Our plan is simple to plant saplings in holes of about 50 cm depth, filled with organic soil. Adding a cover soil layer all over the woodland to provide an environment which allows recolonisation and establishment of new plant communities which is a very important role in soil evolution. Rapid re-greening of the area is a primary goal, and fast-growing species such as Alder, Hazel, and Silver Birch, could be used in the first stage of revegetation.
What comes next
The ecosystems must be monitored, to determine whether development is proceeding well or if aftercare management is required more. Even minor aftercare could alleviate the major constraints on revegetation and significantly accelerate development. From these results, it seems very important to reduce the inter-specific competition between species by selective thinning of older pine trees and thus accelerate the successional stages.


Compromise - something intermediate between different things..
So I have a dream of what things are supposed to look like in my gardens, I can see it in my head. If you are a gardener, or creative, or maybe just have a vivid imagination you know what I mean.
For me though, reality is a big brown mammal with a voracious appetite for a lot of the plants I want to grow. While I don’t mind sharing my home with all of the animals that live here with me (ok I could totally do without ticks, mosquitos, gnats and stinkbugs) I do find it very frustrating trying to bring my vision to life when someone keeps eating it. So if I can’t turn my entire property into that dream woodland escape, I’ll have to settle for a portion of it being done that way!
So you are looking at this going, what the heck does the pond have to do with a woodland. Well nothing and everything! See the pond makes for a nice break on this side of the yard, almost like a moat and behind that is a nice area of woods, with rich loamy soil, some native wildflowers like mayapples and jack-in-the-pulpits and some lovely native shrubs like maple leaf viburnum and redbuds.
I had intended all along on landscaping the area behind the pond heavily to make it a cool place on a hot summer day, but then it occurred to me that since it wasn’t practical to fence in the majority of the yard (and oh how I would LOVE to!) it would be practical to fence in a small section! So I walked off an area (and have done that three times now) that we are going to install deer fence around. There is an old cedar tree in the middle of this area, it needs some limbs pruned and there is a pine that needs to come down as it’s leaning into that cedar, but besides that, nothing major needs to be done. Well major as in something I can’t do, there is a MAJOR amount of bittersweet and wineberry that must be removed by hand.
I started that process last weekend. It’s tedious work for sure, but it comes up pretty easily, I just have to be careful so as not to rip out a wild trillium or any other natives. Sadly (and I am sad as I thought it was native at first) the evergreen shrubs that I was planning to leave are invasives from Japan so they must go. I’m keeping all the old logs that are in place and will use them as focal spots for ferns.
I love brush piles because they provide needed space and habitat for sooo many animals but this one is going to have to go or at least part of it is. We are going to chip it up and I’ll use those wood chips for the path in my woodland sanctuary. The problem is it got unruly and it’s more long and flat and spreads into the small space I want to utilize. Not to worry though we started another one around back and there are evergreens in the queue!
The list of plants that I’m transplanting to this area isn’t that big, the problem is that the plants are spread all over the yard. One step at a time though, pull out weeds, chip up brush, mulch up leaves, then plant, plant, plant. Wonder how long it’s going to take me???


Want to bring a whole new life to your outdoor spaces? Activate it with pathways, seating, fire pits, out door kitchens, and more! Our team is highly skilled in all areas of form and function. We can integrate fun and functional features into your design and structure. The sky's the limit on what our team can create for you to make your outdoor spaces your new favorite room. DLG has the knowledge, the skills and the vision to bring new life to how you spend time outside.


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With so much to do in Bloomington, it can be a challenge to pack it all into a short trip. However, we’ve managed to squeeze some of the best of it into a fun, albeit busy, 24 hours.
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Many cultures, particularly nomadic ones would cut the turf above the fire-pit in a turf cutting ceremony, replacing the turf afterwards to hide any evidence of the fire. Elements of this ceremony remain in traditional youth organizations such as the Woodcraft Folk.
All permanent fire pits have some sort of fireproof material as a surround; it acts as a barrier to prevent people from getting too close and as a buffer to any loose, hot materials that may escape the structure. If you have the space, a wider than normal decking can be easily integrated into the fire pit’s permanent seating, for a setup that mimics this space. Here, a slightly raised surround elevates the narrow ring of the fire pit and offers casual seating for larger gatherings.
How local building codes may impact where you can locate your fire pit as well as when you can use it and what types of wood you can burn. The cost ranges for various types of fire pits and how to choose the right style for your budget.
An above-ground pit becomes a focal point of your outdoor living design. Be sure and place it where it balances with other large design elements. A gas fire pit can be placed just about anywhere, but a wood-burning pit will need to be at least 10 feet away from any structure. Before putting in a permanent fire pit, check for wind patterns that may cause potential smoke issues. Also, remember to leave ample room for seating around the pit.
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I adore this image, which is heading for Lithuania today. It shows the Church of the Good Shepherd, a tiny church on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Around it, the rolling golden hills, bare now of vegetation, thanks to the early slash-and-burn agriculture. The lake, a vivid contrast against the gold of late summer. The green in the background are pine trees, planted by the settlers. Perhaps once this was native forest or grasses, now it is stark but still splendid.


FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) -- Hundreds of people are volunteering to help with a major marine restoration project along Alabama's coast.
About 700 people have signed up to help build a new section of oyster reef on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay on Saturday.
Volunteers will use more than 20,000 interlocking blocks to create four reefs off Pelican Point in Baldwin County.
Leaders say the area has suffered from erosion and habitat loss, and the project aims to restore some of the damage.
The new sections will make about 2.5 miles of reefs built using grants and private donations. The eventual goal is to construct 100 miles of reefs and to restore and protect 1,000 acres of coastal marshes and seagrass.
The restored areas will provide habitat for fish, birds and shellfish.


Kindergarten 12 (1951) – readjustment for modern use with premises beautification
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About the project
The students developed this project during the architectural hackathon – they readjusted the cultural heritage site into a state-of-the-art office building. Today, the old kindergarten is in disrepair, and the surrounding grounds are deserted. The proposal involves preservation of the listed facility and recovery of its every architectural element that was lost.
Moreover, the beautification landscaping concept was designed to make sure that the land around the reconsidered facility is used effectively.
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Architectural Committee established by Administration of Saratov City District
Authors of the project
Ashura Duisenbieva, Xenia Noskova, Elina Karimova, Irina Ivanova – 3rd year students of the Gagarin State Engineering University (Saratov)


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Creating the perfect landscape is a monumental task, made that little bit easier by landscaping products that work. Popular landscaping products among today’s professional landscapers and groundworkers are geotextile fabrics.
Geotextile fabrics can be used for a variety of applications to improve the longevity and functionality of a landscape. Knowing whether to use a woven or non-woven geotextile membrane is vital. Here’s why.
Geotextile Fabric Drainage
Ensuring a landscape is suitably drained eliminates the risk of all the hard work being ruined by waterlogging. Using a permeable geotextile fabric means water can filter through and return to the natural water cycle.
- Drainage Systems – Some gardens require drainage systems to be built in particular areas that are prone to drainage problems. In this instance a water attenuation crate may be required. A non-woven geotextile membrane like Draintex can be used to wrap the crate, to prevent silt build up, while allowing water to flow through. The high permeability of Draintex also makes it perfect to use when installing a French drain.
Although woven geotextile membranes are permeable, they are unsuitable for drainage purposes as they do not have the correct properties to sufficiently drain water. Instead, woven geotextile fabrics like Groundtex are used to suppress weeds while allowing some water to filter through, which avoids puddles forming on the surface.
Ground Stabilisation Using Geotextile Fabrics
Using a geotextile fabric for ground stabilisation is crucial for spreading the force of a load imposed upon a sub-base layer. This ensures the finished application, whether that be a patio or driveway, remains intact while being subject to vehicular or footfall traffic.
- Driveways – The best performing geotextile fabric for laying a driveway is a non-woven fabric, like Drivetex. The non-woven property of this geotextile membrane means that it does not lose strength when buried in the ground, unlike woven geotextile membranes, which, despite being able to cope with vehicle traffic, lose strength when buried in the ground. This is why woven geotextile fabrics are most effective for driveways.
- Patios / pathways – Beneath patios and pathways a non-woven fabric, such as Landtex, would not be suitable, as it does not have the strength to withstand footfall, meaning it would easily tear. A more durable geotextile fabric, such as Groundtex, would be more suitable because it has the strength and durability to be subject to frequent footfall.
Geotextile Fabric Weed Suppression
Both landscape and geotextile fabrics are suitable for weed suppression. However, other factors need to be considered when deciding which one to pick.
- Fabric Colour – Despite Draintex being a non-woven geotextile membrane, it is not suitable for weed suppression. This is because the white colour of the fabric does not block out the sunlight and therefore could allow weed growth. A more effective fabric for weed suppression would be Weedtex, as the black colour of the membrane blocks out sunlight.
- Application Type – There are situations when a weed membrane also needs to serve as a ground stabilisation fabric too. For example, beneath patios and pathways. In this instance, the woven geotextile fabric Groundtex would be a suitable choice. The strength of this membrane is capable of supporting frequent footfall while having an excellent ability to supress weed growth.
Find out more about the Growtivation Product That Works range by downloading our Product Guide and your free copy of our Landscaping That Works guide to weed control and geotextile fabrics. Our PledgeMark warranty certifies that our products are suitable for their intended use for your peace of mind and quality assurance.


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Common Name: Pink Champagne Bottlebrush
Availabilty: In Stock
Evergreen. Soft, salmon pink bottlebrush flowers throughout year. Large hedge, windbreak. 2-3.5m. Reasonably frost & wind tolerant. Hardy to dry conditions. Most well drained soils. Full sun. Attractive to birds and insects - non invasive root system makes it an ideal plant near buildings or walkways.
This product cannot be sold into South Australia due to quarantine restrictions.
Viburnum odoratissimum Emerald Lustre
Cuphea hyssopifolia White


Like Brick Only Better
With its simple shape and traditional appeal, Holland Stone is a practical choice for a variety of residential and commercial installations. It exceptional strength and durability combine with a range of captivating color blends that only add to its popularity. Basic in form, its clean, modular shape is the key to a myriad of dynamic design options and applications
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The unique, course texture of our pavers provides a safe, non-slip walking or driving surface even when wet. The very dense structure also works to minimize penetrating moisture and reduce damage during freeze cycles.


Bainbridge Green, formerly known as that depressing traffic island in Queen Village, will get a new look very shortly. Though the renderings shown here are just a first draft, they represent the beginning of a much needed improvement process for the Bainbridge Green.
The new park plans, which were made possible by a Community Design Collaborative grant of professional design services, will be refined over the course of a year: The Friends of Bainbridge Green are looking for input from community members and stakeholders. The project also needs funding.
· First draft released of transformation of Bainbridge Green [Passyunk Post]


The sessions were hosted by Hilltops Council and Tait Network, a Canberra-based Architectural and Urban Design company who were engaged to produce the Masterplan.
The local representatives were able to provide crucial insights into the space, it’s history and the possibilities Blackguard Gully holds as a site for tourism and local connectivity into the future.
“Council has allocated funding to unlock the potential of the Blackguard Gully site and has engaged the services of Tait Network to develop a Masterplan and Plan of Management for the site. The Blackguard Gully site is of significant heritage value and is one of three sites in the former Young Shire that is on the NSW State Heritage Register. The Masterplan will include a series of initiatives aimed at unlocking the site for use by the community and visitors. The works are planned to commence on the site after the Masterplan has been adopted by Council” shared General Manager of Hilltops Council, Dr Edwina Marks.
The draft Masterplan will be presented to Council in early 2019. The community will be able to provide their thoughts on the proposal and keep updated on the project via the Hilltops Council website and social media pages.
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Plant Catalog - PARROTIA PERSICA
Persian Parrotia, Persian Ironwood
A deciduous tree with shallowly toothed, oval leaves and wavy margins. Foliage emerges bronzy-purple, turns deep green in the summer, and eventually shades of bright orange-yellow to scarlet in the fall. Exfoliating smooth gray and white bark.
USDA zones: 4 - 8
Sunset zones: 2B - 7, 14 - 17
Mature size: 15 - 35 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun or light shade
Water needs: moderate to regular water


So you’ve fallen in love with Belgard Pavers – now what?
It’s easy to get excited about all that Belgard has to offer. Whether you’re installing a brand new patio, swimming pool deck, staircase, retaining wall or a stunning outdoor fireplace, each of Belgard’s many different products have been crafted to perfection, featuring styles, colors, textures and patterns that are to die for.
But just because you know that Belgard makes fantastic products that look amazing in showrooms and other people’s backyards doesn’t mean that you fully possess the ability to visualize how the materials will look within the scope of your own property.
Don’t feel bad! Even the most skilled landscapers and designers sometimes struggle to see a finished product in their “mind’s eye”. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Because Belgard wants to help its customers turn their landscaping and hardscaping dreams into reality, they’ve developed a useful tool for bringing design ideas to life. The Belgard Design Studio is just the thing you need to finalize your plans for your upcoming project so that you can move forward with total confidence.
Belgard Design Studio At-A-Glance
You may be wondering what makes Belgard Design Studio so special. Here’s a look at what this intuitive and helpful tool has to offer:
Belgard has worked hard to generate inspirational ideas and suggestions for how to upgrade your hardscape with their incredible products. An array of concepts have been put together by a team of skillful designers, each featuring different aspects of your outdoor living space.
Whether you’re interested in establishing a warm and inviting outdoor living room, a cozy yet upscale outdoor kitchen, an oasis surrounding your swimming pool, a sophisticated driveway, or a gorgeous paved walkway, you’ll find amazing ideas that make use of Belgard materials.
These renderings give you an idea about how the materials will look in 3D scale and how they interact with other landscaping and hardscaping elements.
Fly Through Animation
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could look at more than just pictures and images of how your new hardscape might look? Having the ability to actually see it in person would be ideal.
Since that’s not possible, Belgard Design Studio offers the next best thing: Fly Through Animation. Here, you can actually get a sense for how it would look and feel to move through your new hardscape.
It’s fantastic that Belgard has taken the time to create inspiring design concepts of its own, but you may want to know exactly how those design concepts are going to look within the scope of your unique landscape. Fortunately, the Belgard Design Studio makes that possible.
You can input the specs of your property, upload drawings and even upload images of your project area into the system in order to see how certain materials and designs will actually appear once they have been installed. It’s the best way to be sure that you’re going to love your upgraded hardscape, both now and in the years ahead.
Benefits of Belgard Design Studio
Those who make take advantage of all that Belgard Design Studio has to offer won’t be disappointed. Here are some of the key benefits:
As mentioned earlier, one of the most challenging aspects of upgrading your home’s hardscape comes in having the peace of mind and assurance that the finished product is actually going to look good.
This type of assurance can only be had when you have the ability to accurately visualize how your property will look once the work has been completed.
When you make use of Belgard Design Studio, you’ll be able to take specific Belgard materials and see how they will appear within your own backyard so that you can be sure that this is the route that you really want to take with your home makeover project.
Understanding of Scale
This one goes hand-in-hand with having the ability to fully visualize how your new hardscape is going to look within your property. It’s one thing to generate a 2 dimensional mock up that shows you where certain Belgard products will go within your project space and to help you determine that you have the appropriate square footage to accommodate all of the features you desire, but seeing a flat image isn’t enough to make the best decisions for your home’s exterior.
You need a full 3D concept in order to get a true sense for the scale of your project. Certain Belgard products, like fireplace kits, outdoor counters, etc. will take up a bit of space and mass, and it’s important to know how far these elements will stick out, how tall they appear and how that will impact the overall flow of your outdoor rooms.
Helps with Mixing and Matching
Belgard encourages its customers to have fun with the design process and to take some creative license when it comes to mixing and matching products with different designs, textures, colors and patterns. That doesn’t mean that all materials will look good when paired together, though.
Making use of the Design Studio will allow you to play around with different materials and see which types of products actually compliment and work well with one another as opposed to those that might clash or look the best within your hardscape. This will help you to avoid making design mistakes that you’ll regret.
You’re not the only one that’s going to see your finished hardscaping upgrade. If you’re like most homeowners, you’re going to want to show off your outdoor living spaces by entertaining your friends, family and neighbors.
This means that their opinions count, too. When you employ tools like the Belgard Design Studio, it’s possible for you to show your design ideas, plans and 3D concepts to people you know and trust so that you can get their thoughts on your project. You may even get some inspirational ideas or tips from your nearest and dearest!
Making Use of Belgard Design Studio
After seeing all of the perks associated with working with Belgard Design Studio, you’re probably eager to get started. While certain 3D concepts can be downloaded directly from the Belgard website under the Design Studio section, more specific and customized tools may need to be accessed by a Belgard Authorized Contractor (BAC).
Before hiring a contractor, we recommend that you take measures to ensure that they are a BAC and that they make use of the Design Studio tool. This will give you the best possible experience with your hardscaping project.
Working with Belgard Materials in NJ
Braen Supply is the “go to” supplier for all things Belgard in NJ. As an authorized dealer, we are well-connected with Belgard and are always on top of the latest design and installation trends.
We offer a full inventory of Belgard products and our team of experts is more than happy to assist you with the process of selecting the materials that are best for your property. We always offer the lowest and fairest prices around.


A beautiful linearilobum (very fine narrow leaf) cultivar, an upright densely branched tree reaching no more than 3 metres at maturity. The Autumn colours are spectacular red, orange and gold. This Japanese acer will grow happily in a neutral to slightly acidic soil well drained but moisture retentive. Ideal for pots but do not be tempted to put into a too large container. Keep tight in the pot with a regular water regime.


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Made of a dense mixture of different types of high quality artificial foliage that are carefully designed and crafted to meet high standard expectations of interior designers, architects, landscapers, homemakers and decorators.
The Wild Tropics is the perfect mix of unique , exotic and beautiful greeneries that can only be found in the wild.
These beautiful and exotic panels are perfect for indoors or out, and super easy to install. Interlocking panels fit any size area. Alternatively, they can be cut along the grid and the back to make them as small as you desire. Due to the lush nature of the vertical garden they are more fragile than some of the other screens, and you may need to cable tie on the stems (grasses, and branches) in high wind areas.
25cm x 25cm of pure Vertical Garden goodness to help you decide the Vertical Garden of your dreams.
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Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch'
- · Pleasantly aromatic foliage
- · Great for edging or as a foreground plant for mixed borders
- Height: 8-10 in
- Spread: 12-15 in
- Zone: 5-9


San Jose, CA
This historic restoration focuses on returning the home to its original Prairie-style glory by notable architects Wolfe and Wolfe. Removing the damaging 1960’s renovation and restoring the early 1900’s prairie style was foremost in the owner’s goals. In front of the home, a covered porch area was added along with a new, fully landscaped garden.
The final picture shown is of the original home before our firm began design services.


This month, we took delivery of 100 trees which had been generously given to us by the Woodland Trust. An army of staff and students came along to help us plant them!
The trees were a mixture of Rowan, Dogwood, Hawthorn and Hazel, all species which will fit in brilliantly amongst the woodland of Kingston Hill campus.
We planted the whips - year old trees - on the banking opposite Kenry House. This area was previously home to a tangle of non-native invasive Rhododendron which we have been tackling.
These trees will provide a really good replacement for the Rhododendron. They will anchor the soil of the bank, reducing the risk of erosion, and will provide some really pretty blossom and attractive fruits. They will provide a much better habitat for our campus wildlife than the sterile Rhody!
It was hard work, but with the help of some very dedicated volunteers, 70 of the trees were planted! The remaining whips are to be planted as a hedge in the community garden.
Thank you to everyone who gave up their lunch break to make the campus a little greener!


Oliver Twist Pittosporum
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Oliver Twist'
Pronunciation: pit-oh-SPOR-um ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um
|Description||A compact, upright evergreen shrub with small silvery green leaves on thin black stems. Its naturally airy habit invites sunlight to dance on the foliage; leaves will playfully shimmer in a light breeze. Well-suited to use as a formal hedge. A delightful shrub for difficult areas.|
|Light||Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun|
|Watering||Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.|
|Blooms||Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.|
|Mature Size||Moderately growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 7 ft. wide.|
|Special Features||Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form|
|Landscape Use||Hedge, Privacy Screen|
|Companion Plants||Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Blue Oat Grass (Heliotrichon); Bottlebrush (Callistemon)|
|Care||Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.|
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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.


Self-repairing seaming sand for seaming paving stones. In addition to crushed stone material, the seaming sand includes fully organic binders that prevent weed growth and reduce dust formation as well as the effects of erosion, minimizing the need for maintenance. The surface is water-permeable, but does not wash away with rain. Available in two grain sizes. The smaller grain size (Fescolock S) is suitable for seams less than 5 mm, and the larger grain size (Fescolock L) can be used for wider seams in the stone paving, such as in the seams of broadstones.


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Both golden sweet flag (Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’, zones 5 to 10), pictured here on the left, and black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, zones 5 to 10), on the right, grow well under redwoods. The chartreuse grasslike leaves of golden sweet flag would brighten the dark area beneath the tree. - fb_3