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Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai'
(Beauty Berry) A handsome medium-sized shrub, Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' has arching branches with bright green leaves and masses of lilac coloured fruit in late summer and autumn.
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A handsome medium-sized shrub, Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' has arching branches with bright green leaves and masses of lilac coloured fruit in late summer and autumn. Clusters of small, pale pink flowers appear on the branches in early summer before the fruit appear.
Several Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' planted together usually gives better pollination, more berries and a spectacular display of late colour.
- Position: Sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy. Callicarpa will usually establish itself better in a warm garden.
- Flowering Period: July.
- Flower Colour: Pale pink
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' grows to be a medium sized, branching shrub.
- Height: up to 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)
- Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
- Pruning: Prune to shape in early spring if required.
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Partial or Dappled Shade
- Mature Size
- Shrub - Medium (5 - 10 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Special: Coastal Areas, Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy)
- Special Features
- Fruit - Ornamental, To grow in a pot
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Artemisia hybrid 'Powis Castle'
- Distinct silvery foliage with neat, mounding upright habit
- Long lived
- Blends nicely with many flower colors.
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers well drained soil and full-part sun. Drought tolerant.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Salt Tolerant
- Deer Resistant
- Full Sun
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Moist, Well-Drained


The East Midlands Gateway Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project has been several years on the planning with Land Research Associates involved from the beginning, undertaking soil surveys across the site, agricultural land classification, contributing to the environmental impact statement by addressing potential effects on three receptors (soils, the best and most versatile agricultural land and farm businesses) and devising mitigation measures to be incorporated into delivery of the project.
The Roxhill Developments logistics park will house up to 6 million square feet of warehouse premises covering around 700 acres. It will have its own rail terminal for the exclusive use of freight traffic with the aim of supporting and encouraging the increased movement of freight by rail in the East Midlands. Accompanying infrastructure works will include the construction of a new bypass around the south of Kegworth.
Before the earthmovers moved onto site in January 2017 LRA completed a detailed Soil Resources Plan across the development site. Working with BCA Landscape and Winvic Construction the resulting Soil Management Plan will ensure that sufficient topsoil and subsoil resources are available to deliver the different elements of the landscape scheme – general grass areas, wildflower grassland, woodland/thicket planting and ornamental planting. Land Research Associates have an ongoing commission to liaise with Winvic Construction and the earthmoving contractors in order to encourage good practice in soil management and ensure that a high quality landscape scheme can be delivered as planned.
For more information phone us on +44 (0)1509 670570 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
Note: East Midland Gateway is just one of several that Land Research Associates have contributed to on land close to our offices near junction 24 of the MI motorway – Lockington Quarry to the north-east of the junction, dualling of the A453, residential development between the M1 and Kegworth, and commercial development either side of the A6 east of junction 24.


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The baroque palace was built on the site of the Piast castle from the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. From the north and west it faces the city, while from the south and east it is surrounded by a landscape park and Bóbr River.
From Wallenstein to Princess Dorota
The first initiator of the construction of a new magnate headquarters in Żagań was the commander-in-chief of the imperial forces during the 30-year war, Albrecht von Wallenstein. He purchased the Duchy of Zagan from Emperor Ferdinand II of Habsburg in 1627.
Around 1630 he initiated the erection of the palace, designed by the Italian architect, Vincenzo Boccaccio. The tragic death of Wallenstein delayed those construction works for a long time. It was resumed by Duke Václav Lobkowicz, who purchased the duchy in 1646. The construction work in accordance with the design of an Italian architect Antonio della Porta was taken up again in 1670. In 1786 the Duchy of Żagań was bought by the prince of Courland and Semigalia, Piotr Biron. The palace interiors were rebuilt and thoroughly renovated under the direction of architect Christian V. Schultze.
Around 1630 he initiated the erection of the palace, designed by the Italian architect, Vincenzo Boccaccio.
In 1842, the principality and the palace became the property of Princess Dorota de Talleyrand – Périgord. In the years 1845-55 a lot of modernization works were carried out. The spatial arrangement of the palace combined the characteristics of the French baroque palaces (screen wing) and Italian (directing the courtyard towards the park).
First mentions of the park in Żagań dates back to the 17th century and the time of Albrecht von Wallenstein. During reign of the Lobkowicz family French type garden was created there. Peter von Biron also had his contribution in shaping the park initiated the creation of e.g. orangery and gardener’s house. However, the greatest influence on the scheme of palace and park structure had Duchess Dorothea de Talleyrand-Périgord. She joined to the park the territory situated in Boznów suburbs and she enhanced Upper Park. The palace park was given a new, romantic character, according to the project of Friedrich Teichert’s, who was a garden inspector then. Park’s layout was divided into two parts: internal – with numerous buildings and external – open to the surroundings. Muskau Park mainly inspired introduced changes.
Duchess Dorothea’s work was continued by her son, Napoleon Louis, who founded standalone monuments or introduced many fountains in the park, including the main fountain which decorates the castle boroughs.
The palace park in Żagań belongs to the objects of the highest rank. Considered already before World War II as the most beautiful in Silesia and one of the greatest in Central Europe, it is one of the largest historic city parks in Poland. To this day, the park impresses with its beauty and is a favorite place for walks for city residents and tourists.


Första gången jag hamnade i denna park. Planet som står där hittade jag inte så mycket om men den är antagligen en MIG-15.
WIKI: “The Longtan Park (Chinese: 龍潭湖公園; pinyin: Lóngtánhú Gōngyuán; lit.: ‘Pool of the Dragon’, is a recreational urban park located in Dongcheng District (formerly in Chongwen District) of Beijing, just east of the Temple of Heaven. It is one of the largest modern parks inside the 2nd Ring Road of Beijing. There is also a large outdoor bird market in the park. Located at the center of the park is a large lake called which features many moon bridges, rock gardens, dragon boats, tea houses and restaurants
The major landscape in this park is the Longtan Lake, which translates as Dragon Pool. The lake used to be a huge man-made cave on the ground. The cave was created during Jiajing Emperor’s reign of Ming Dynasty, when people in Beijing dug earth and mud there to make bricks for the city wall of Beijing Outer City. After that, the cave became the drainage area of the old Beijing, and became a lake of waste water.
In 1952, the Beijing government decided to solve the environmental problem caused by the lake of waste water. They drew away waste water from the lake, and invited Liang Sicheng, a famous architect and landscape designer, to re-design this area to be a public park. The waste water was removed and replaced with freshwater to create a, new, scenic lake. Some other attractions are also located in the park, such as a temple dedicated to Yuan Chonghuan, a collection of tablets, a series of hills, a waterfall and the “Gardens of Chinese Dragons”.”


Agave attenuata 'Nova' - Blue Foxtail Agave
Foxtail Agaves form lovely soft green rosettes, without the spines found on other Agaves. The leaves of Blue Foxtail Agave are wider and bluer in color than Foxtail Agave. The slow growing succulent can reach a height of 5 feet, with new rosettes forming in clumps at the base. It does well near the coast and is also a great choice for poolside gardens. Will tolerate full sun near the coast; partial shade is recommended for inland areas. Care should be taken to avoid frost.


Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is a proud sponsor of National Outdoor Lighting Month! National Outdoor Lighting Month takes place in October and is focused on increasing awareness on the benefits outdoor lighting can make on your home’s safety, security and lifestyle.
October was chosen for the awareness month as nights get longer and days become shorter. The time change occurs on Sunday, November 3rd this year. As Rich Young of our Outdoor Lighting Perspectives team explains, “October was selected as the month for this campaign as Daylight Savings Time brings extended evening hours. The darkness really helps drive home the importance and benefit of outdoor lighting and the dramatic difference it can make.”
To help support the effort, NationalOutdoorLightingMonth.com was constructed for quick information on benefits of outdoor living. The dedicated page explains why people should consider outdoor lighting, illustrates the difference lighting can make through different outdoor lighting techniques, highlights the efforts’ partners and promotes a free guide for visitors.
From solar lighting to LED landscape lighting, there are numerous types of outdoor lighting. Over the years, we’ve seen bad design, installation issues and the wrong fixtures used in systems put in by the homeowner. When investing in outdoor lighting, using a professional outdoor lighting company will give you the best results. Available on NationalOutdoorLightingMonth.com, the free guide provides tips from the pros on design, products, installation and service.
Outdoor lighting design is the key to making your property look great. It’s centered on the idea of using the right fixtures in the correct places. Our motto is “it’s about the effect, not the lights” and to that point less is definitely more. If too many light fixtures are used in a particular space, we call this over lamping; it can wash out your home and landscaping instead of enhancing it. A good outdoor design is developed with the clients’ goals in mind.
Even though lighting is about the effect, which products are used is important. For us, we used solid copper and brass fixtures that are sure to last. Our transformers and timers are installed with each system so the clients’ worries over their lighting system are minimal.
Installation goes way beyond sticking some outdoor lights in the ground. A professional outdoor lighting company will install and check each light thoroughly before leaving your property. Your property should be treated respectfully and look as good as you left it. And lastly, the best outdoor lighting designers will come back soon after the installation as night for final adjustments.
Like many things around the home, an outdoor lighting system does require periodic maintenance. If your outdoor lighting company doesn’t offer maintenance plans, you’ll want to find someone to service your system.
If you have any questions National Outdoor Lighting Month, or outdoor lighting in general, please reach out to your local Outdoor Lighting Perspectives office.


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No. 50. Part of the King's English Landscape and Architecture Series.
This item has been conserved and digitised with thanks to the Aurelius Charitable Trust.


A modern garden from Fabryka Ogrodów x Pinegard
Implementation of wood structures and a garden utility room in a terraced housing garden.
Fabryka Ogrodów is made up of two women: Olga Piórkowska and Izabela Szarmach. They specialise in urban gardens and interesting arrangements for small spaces.
Their work can also be seen on the HGTV show Wymarzone Ogrody.
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The Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services has received a $395,000 grant to construct an outdoor environmental education area and interpretive trail adjacent to the planned Felton Library.
The grant is one of only 39 local projects awarded statewide by California State Parks from a total of $10 million allocated as part of the California Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Grant Program. Funded by the 2002 Resources Bond Act (Proposition 40), the highly competitive grant program provides assistance to local agencies and community-based organizations for the development of outdoor environmental education facilities.
“A library with an adjacent park is a first in the county,” Supervisor Bruce McPherson said. “When you can pair the great programming and resources you find inside Santa Cruz Public Libraries with outdoor and environmental literacy and programming, it’s a win-win for the community and our youth.”
As part of the park design process, County Parks invites members of the public to attend a community meeting on June 14, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Felton Community Hall Meeting Room, 6191 Highway 9, Felton.
The Felton Library Nature Discovery Park will include an outdoor learning space, interactive nature discovery zones, and an interpretive nature loop trail. The new project is aligned with the Parks Department’s Draft Strategic Plan (available at www.scparks.com). Project partners include Felton Library Friends, the Santa Cruz Public Library, the County Department of Public Works, and the San Lorenzo Valley Water District.
The new Felton Library is expected to break ground later this year. For more information, please visit: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org/new-library


Marty wanted to give a shout out for the Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus. This is an awesome and dramatic annual accent plant. It’s the perfect thriller for a container garden and is an ideal addition to any landscape. It’s spectacular in the sun with its deep burgundy, maple-shaped leaves. Another bonus is that this plant is deer resistant.
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SGL Planning & Design Inc. (SGL) is a fully integrated planning and design firm specializing in land use planning, urban design, landscape architecture and development approvals. Our firm was founded in 1997 on the principle of delivering high quality products on time and within budget for both public and private sector clients. SGL is widely known for its expertise in the formulation of land use plans and polices, as well as landscape architecture and urban design strategies that are realistic, feasible, implementable and defensible.
Our vision is to create planning and design tools that are tailored to specific communities and ultimately celebrated by residents. At SGL, we strive to integrate proven planning and design principles as well as innovative public engagement strategies to our projects in order to contribute to strong vibrant communities that are memorable places to live, work and play.
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One of the first interventions we made on the property was trying out some very rough erosion control on this scoured patch on our boundary. Earthworks from recent fencing had disturbed the soil and invited headcuts to form. With help from Pete and Freya, we tentatively set up a couple of lo-fi erosion strategies, informed by the work of Watershed Artisans (formerly Dryland Solutions) and Brad Lancaster, both of whom we’ve gushed about before. We reshaped the main headcut to soften the overflow, and positioned some kind of mutant One Rock Dam/Zuni Bowl at an intersection between two small headcuts – not something I’d do again. We also positioned a One Rock Dam on contour above the entire area in an effort to slow and disperse water flow.
We planted the area out in June 2013, and the kangaroos promptly ate every last planting. We replanted in July, and armoured some of the plantings with wire mesh and star-droppers. We revisited the spot a couple of days ago, 15 months after the first intervention. Some of the plants, including those in the cages, had died or been eaten, but many were springing back despite their punishment. The One Rock Dam above the erosion area has been successful, now covered with a thick mat of dry grass, and around the base of the rocks green shoots are pushing up, perhaps a consequence of dew running off the sides of the rocks and into the soil around their base. So too, the reshaped headcut is thick with dry grass, showing that it held and germinated seed over the winter and spring, rather than acting as an erosive channel. Against all odds, the weird intersection One Rock Dam kind-of worked as well, holding sediment, slowing flow, and even now in bare soil, offering the promise of a few green shoots.
It’s a dynamic, thoughtful process: observing, making an intervention, observing further. A process that hopefully moves us towards developing a way of understanding and working with the land and water nested within the unique conditions of this bioregion. It’s good to stay away from certain spots for a while, to resist the urge to intervene too often. Perhaps a next step would be to build brush weirs on contour over the bare patches further down. We’ll wait and see.


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|September 5, 2013||to||September 8, 2013|
SYDNEY Garden Show
Australian Garden Show 2013 in Sydney’s Centennial Park with 15 world-class garden displays, a vibrant floral pavilion, bars, fine cuisine and stunning nightime visual installations. Award winners announced.
- 5-8 September 2013
- Centennial Park Sydney
Tom Harfleet and business partner Andrew Fisher Tomlin, recent Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist, will be among national and international horticultural and landscaping personalities including Philip Withers, Mick Drower, Jim Fogarty, sustainability curator Indira Naidoo and event curator, Myles Baldwin.
The Seeds of Wisdom lecture series will host a range of national and international landscapers, gardeners, chefs, designers and architects. Speakers and topics include:
· Patrick Blanc, The Vertical Garden: A forty year innovation
· Kylie Kwong and Skye Blackburn, Bugs and bush foods
· Andrew Fisher Tomlin and Tom Harfleet, World’s Best Gardens
· Jim Fogarty, Landscaping: Showcasing Australian garden design overseas
· Graham Ross, Favourite gardens toured around the world
· Indira Naidoo, Sustainable Gardens: Edible and balcony gardens
· Professor David Mabberley, Royal Botanical Gardens
· Matthew Evans, The Gourmet Farmer: Sustainable living
Come along and take a walk in the park and enjoy a drink at one of the many cafes and bars, grab a bite to eat at the on-site Harvest Restaurant, browse through the Florilegium bookshop and get books signed by their favourite horticultural personalities.
AWARDS ANNOUNCED AT AUSTRALIAN GARDEN SHOW SYDNEY
The prestigious Best In Show award was presented to Brendan Moar for his garden Suspended at the inaugural Australian Garden Show Sydney Opening Night Awards within Centennial Park’s spectacular surrounds.
Brendan designed his garden in conjunction with the NGINA (Nursery & Garden Industry of NSW & ACT) focusing on the idea of being up close, surrounded by, and immersed in plants.
Better Homes and Gardens TV presenter and presenter of Radio 2GB’s Garden Clinic, Graham Ross VMM chaired the panel of judges comprising three-time NHGA Garden Designer of the Year and event Ambassador, Andrew Fisher-Tomlin, Linda Ross, Michael Bates, Joe Snell and Ben Hoyle.
Jim Fogarty was awarded a gold medal for his Inspirational Garden, The Last To Leave, built on site in just over a week. Inspired by the poem, ‘The Last To Leave’, written by Private Leon Gellert, Jim’s Gallipoli Garden is a reminder of the sacrifice of so many, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle.
Peta Donaldson took out the award for the Best Urban Garden and was presented with a $10,000 prize from Debco made up of $5000 in cash and $5000 in Debco products to assist in designing an Inspirational Garden at the 2014 Australian Garden Show Sydney. Her garden, The Terrace, is a modern take on a classic ‘70’s contemporary design using natural minerals, clean lines, varying levels and simplicity.
Indira Naidoo won the Environment Excellence Award presented by Lindemans for promotion of sustainable and environmental ideas.
The public will have a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award over the course of the event by picking up an entry form at any garden and dropping their vote off at the Lindemans Open Garden or café. The award will be drawn on Sunday afternoon.
The Australian Garden Show Sydney is part of the NSW Events Calendar developed by Destination NSW on behalf of the NSW Government.
For a comprehensive list of all the awards issued and event information and visit: http://australiangardenshowsydney.com.au
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Australian Garden Show Sydney 2013 in Centennial Park.


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A well designed driveway not only enhances the value of the property but it also allows you to take out your vehicle with ease. If the space in front of your house is still vacant, you can hire professionals for installation of driveways Townsville. When installing the driveway, there are several things that you need to consider. From these, material selection is the most important.
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Concrete driveways are made with different texture, color, and decorative flourishes and give a traditional and simple look. These are durable, cost-friendly, versatile, and require low-maintenance in many years that make it the best choice.
These shells are available in three varieties including oyster, clam, and scallop and different colors like gray, off-white, brown which give a beautiful look. This driveway is eco-friendly and provides a great draining system.
Basalt Pavers tiles
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Varied patterns and rich colors make excellent choice for brick driveways. Though their installation charges are expensive but they give a great resale value any time. You only need to make sure that they are installed properly as it will then need less maintenance cost and will be long lasting.
In the grass driveway technology, professionals use geo-grid materials which make it the best structure especially for the cars. They allow the grass to grow between the path which give pretty and cool looks.
Asphalt driveways are the most preferable in cold places where snow falls most of time. The black color of asphalt maintains heat, which is the most beneficial for melting snow quickly. These driveways require more maintenance and also require sealing in every 4 to 6 years.


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What's Next: USQ-14th Street Neighborhood Visioning + Planning
Union Square Partnership is a little more than halfway through our nine-month Neighborhood Visioning + Planning initiative with Marvel Architects. Look out for our online survey, coming soon, for the opportunity to weigh in on emerging project concepts.
Since we kicked off the program in September, we’ve heard your thoughts, challenges, and suggestions about our neighborhood through a series of listening pop-ups, residential building visits, commercial office events, and large-format public forums. We are thrilled to have had heard from so many people and learned more about your shared vision for our community. So far, USP has spoken to almost 1,000 individual stakeholders, many in one-on-one conversations, whose ideas and concerns will shape a plan for the future of the neighborhood.
USP has started to synthesize feedback that we received and will develop distinct project concepts around the community-identified areas of focus. Read on to see greater detail on what we’ve heard so far and how you can get involved in the coming months.
Find more background information on USP’s Neighborhood Visioning + Planning initiative here.
Community Outreach + Engagement
Through this initiative, USP has been learning and gathering feedback from Union Square residents, employees, students, commuters, visitors, and others on the future of the district. Check out the breakdown of ways that we’ve engaged with the community over the past couple of months, below. If you missed any of these events, find resources, highlights, photos and more. Read a recap of our first Community Forum (November 29, 2018), view photos of outreach and engagement from around the district, and browse background information on our Neighborhood Planning Initiative process.
Emerging Opportunities and project concepts
On January 28, 2019, USP and Marvel Architects held our second participatory community visioning and planning forum at Xavier High School’s Keenan Commons. With an audience of over 90 community members, the Marvel team presented overarching goals shaping our work, and led discussion on six priority areas, informed by feedback received throughout the planning process. Overall goals shaping the project include:
During two small group discussions, community members imagined new streetscapes, considered new designs for each focus area, and voted on emerging concepts. Much of the discussion considered activating streets through more art, trees, pop-up food kiosks and additional seating. Priorities discussed at the November Community Forum informed our six focus areas. View our presentation from the forum and read on for highlights on emerging concepts for each of the areas below.
Demand exists for more greenery + amenities along our streetscapes
Interest in creating a more cohesive design across our public spaces (i.e. tree pits, seating, plantings)
Opportunities to apply the design include 14th Street, as well as adjacent blocks around the park
Union Square Triangle Park
Reimagine the underutilized space in Triangle Park to expand green spaces and create a new signature destination
Create a gateway to the district for those arriving from the south along 14th Street
Strong community consensus on more seating, improved landscaping and some type of kiosk/vendor
Union Square West Broadway Gateway
Community strongly interested in a connected pedestrian space from 17th Street Broadway Plaza down Union Square West and connecting to University Place
Opportunity to consider either fully pedestrianized or shared street designs
Integrate elements from larger streetscape design vision, such as street seats and landscaping
Union Square North Plaza
Strong consensus on activating the North Plaza during non-Greenmarket days
Opportunity to integrate larger streetscape design elements such as pedestrian ways and landscaping along 17th Street between Broadway and Union Square East
Union Square Park Core
Consensus on the importance of movable furniture and demand for additional seating throughout park core
Opportunity to reconfigure pathways to showcase elements such as the central flagpole and statues, and create respite in the center of the park
University Place Gateway/ South Plaza
Demand exists to ease pedestrian and vehicular traffic on 14th Street between University Place and Broadway
Opportunity to integrate streetscape design elements to create cohesive pedestrian space along Union Square West, University Place and the South Plaza
Strong consensus on integrating security measures into public space seating designs
Stay tuned: you will have additional opportunities to weigh in on emerging design concepts and help us set priorities through our online survey, coming out soon. Additionally, mark your calendar for July 2019, when we will provide a full update and announce the results of our nine-month Neighborhood Visioning Process.


Why is Topsoil Important?
Topsoil is the most fertile, valuable, and essential layer of soil that is no deeper than 8-inches and rests on the surface of the subsoil and rock below. Roots are concentrated in the topsoil as it’s where vegetation obtains most of the vital nutrients in soil for plant growth as well as the structure plants need to remain stable and strong. Topsoil is made up of rich humus, minerals, and compost that act as primary nutrients for plants. The better the topsoil, the better the quality of the plants that grow. High-quality topsoil made up of special blend of balanced ingredients that naturally provide the nutrients plants need to grow.
Why do I need to Refresh Topsoil?
Over time the natural topsoil can become stripped and erode due to continuous use and environmental factors such as wind and water. Topsoil erosion disrupts the delicate nutritional balance required by plants to grow healthy and strong. Typically, soil erodes at a faster rate than it can be formed in nature. How long does topsoil take to form? Under natural conditions, it takes roughly 500 years to create an inch of topsoil. This means that it is necessary to add nutrients to soil by frequently refreshing your topsoil to ensure that vital macronutrients and micronutrients for plants are being restored. Adding a layer of rich, high-quality topsoil gives plants the fuel they need to flourish and reach optimal growth.
Triple Mix vs Topsoil
At Backwoods Excavating we offer both Triple Mix and topsoil, but they are optimally used in different ways. Our bulk topsoil has nothing added but is sifted through screens to ensure a fine and smooth consistency. Screened topsoil is perfect for using under sod and is a great top dressing for lawns, but is not preferred as primary garden soil. Instead, for gardens, we recommend our triple mix topsoil. So, what is triple mix soil? Backwoods’ triple mix soil is made up of roughly 60% topsoil, 10% well rotted manure, and 30% organic compost. Our triple mix soil is perfect for growing beautiful ornamental gardens, flowers, and roses as well as providing primary nutrients for plants like fruit trees and vegetable.
Bagged Topsoil vs Bulk Topsoil
When existing soil conditions are poor, topsoil can be purchased in either smaller bags or in bulk to refresh nutrients. Several key differences are important to consider when discussing bagged topsoil vs bulk topsoil and deciding on which method is best to suit your needs.
Topsoil in a bag or bagged topsoil is a manufactured product that is usually a byproduct of the forestry industry. Bagged topsoil is a mined product that has typically been mixed with sand, plant matter, fertilizers, and other additions before being composted. Frequently, a synthetic source of nitrogen has been added to bagged topsoil to aid the composting process.
Bags of topsoil may be suited to the needs of smaller gardening projects or when the topsoil quality is high and requires only a small amount of additional nutrients be added to the existing topsoil. For larger garden renovation and landscaping, purchasing large quantities of bagged topsoil can become logistically, economically, and environmentally challenging.
Transporting large amounts of bagged topsoil can be difficult in your personal vehicle and the cost can quickly become expensive. Topsoil in bags also generates a lots of waste that often ends up in the landfill and contributes to a negative environmental impact.
Bulk topsoil is not a manufactured product. Our quality top soil is taken from local areas where it is unwanted, such as construction sites, and collected and stockpiled for use by homeowners and businesses. At Backwoods Excavating, no artificial chemicals are added to our rich, nutrient-dense and locally collected soil which ensures optimal topsoil quality.
When buying topsoil in bulk, there are several benefits that are not offered by topsoil in a bag. If you buy topsoil in bulk you are able to tackle larger projects in a more convenient and economical way. Purchasing in bulk is the best way to buy the cheapest topsoil per yard and allows you to get your projects finished for less. Buying topsoil in bulk is also more environmentally friendly as it reduces the amount of plastic waste going into landfills.
When you are buying topsoil in bulk from Backwoods Excavating, you are also getting topsoil delivered when you need it, where you need it. It’s fast and easy. No lugging dozens of bags of topsoil from the grocery store or garden store - enjoy the convenience of bulk topsoil next day delivery right to your door and the savings of topsoil prices per cubic yard.


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The author of the project is the artist Jan van Schaik, and 400 schoolchildren planted maze willows. Thousands of common willows now form a 500-meter-long path, which is trimmed by dozens of volunteers every year.
The labyrinth symbolizes the path of life. The ingenious pattern makes you head straight for the center, "your life purpose", and maybe even "death", but before you get there you make a sharp turn and the path takes a completely different direction.


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Landscaping needs your creativeness for its exquisiteness and beautification. After a tremendous effort of planting the saplings, chalking out a plan for your landscape, and building it from scratch, now it is time to watch the plants grow. Eventually, the season ends, and they wither away, and then you have to start all over again. To avoid this inevitable situation, you can opt for a couple of techniques mentioned below for extending the season for your plants. Your yard will have a jaw dropping picture for months, and your neighbors will be amazed at your witchcraft. So, without further ado, let us get to business for extending the season of the landscape.
#1. Garden Cloche:
These tools are at least a century old when French farmers used this as a handy tool which used to be made of glass. You can cover your plants with garden cloche after watering them to protect them from changing temperatures. The light will be received due to the transparency of the cloche anyway, and your plant will be confined inside the safe cloche.
- The greenhouse umbrella is another concept of the cloche. If you do not have much room in your landscape for a plastic cloche, just pop open the umbrella which will not take up much space and instead will serve the same purpose of a cloche.
- The umbrella pole will go under the soil, which can be 3-4 feet tall, depending on the length of your plant. It acts as a container and a protector of your plants.
#2. Annuals and Perennials:
The concept of the annuals is that the plant completes its entire life cycle in one single year. The germination process to the production of seed is completed within a year. The perennials are the same as annuals, but they survive for two years before they die. So, you can plan annuals and perennials in your landscape to extend the season for your garden. They are colorful and abundant and add lush to the garden as they are effortlessly vivid. So, go ahead with the plan of bedding annuals and perennials in your landscape for that ‘Wow’ factor which will amaze every viewer and visitor alike. As long as you are able to give a little sweat to your landscape to make it delightful with color, you will be able to enjoy your little self-made heaven you call home. The addition of sunflower seeds and castor beans will result in the bursting of color in summer in your perennials collection. It will have an appearance of an endless sunshine in your landscaping area.
#3. Blossoming Bulbs:
When you are ordering bulbs in your garden make sure they bloom all at once when the time comes. All you require is planning during this step, and half your work is done. Some bloomers flower at the beginning of spring and others bloom at the middle of summer during May or June. So, an order in stock when it comes to bulbs. You can plant them beside perennials, and it will have a colorful appearance which will provide an aesthetic beauty to your landscaping world. Be very strategic regarding the choices you make. Every bulb has a combination of color, texture, and consistency.
So, make your landscape lush and thriving with colors all years round with many flowers and shrubs of your choice. Annuals, perennials, and bulbs along with a variety of seasonal flowers will spice up your garden and make it appear exquisite and very different from other ordinary landscapes. With a little effort, there is so much you can achieve and accomplish with your creativity and innovation while landscaping.


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A total of 1,970 parks and green spaces have received the prestigious Green Flag Award.
The international Award, now in its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has good visitor facilities.
Parks and green spaces receiving the Award this year include first time winner Venetian Waterways managed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Worden Park managed by South Ribble Borough Council that has won the Award every year since the scheme made its first Awards in 1997.
Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “It’s fantastic that we have more Green Flag Awards in the UK than ever before, joined this year by 126 international winners.
“Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We congratulate each and every winner on their fantastic achievement.”
The Green Flag Award scheme reached a record breaking 2,096 accredited parks and green spaces across 14 countries and spanning 4 continents - more than any other parks accreditation scheme in the world
A total of 126 of these are accredited parks and green spaces from outside the UK, marking a huge 25% increase as the Award establishes a worldwide reputation.
New Northern Hemisphere winners were today added from Belgium, Finland, Spain and Republic of Ireland, whilst several Southern Hemisphere countries such as Australia and New Zealand have current winners that are judged for their Summer season and announced later in the year.
Originating in England in 1996, the growth seen since the scheme went international 10 years ago, is testament to its success across the UK, where the scheme maintains a strong reputation as the recognised standard for well managed parks and green spaces.
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Following a design competition, a jury has chosen Durbach Block Jaggers (DBJ), Ohlo Studio and Aspect Studios’ proposal for the redevelopment of Perth’s Indiana Tea House at Cottesloe Beach.
However, the jury’s preferred design is different to a proposal that was chosen in a vote open to the public, and as such, the owner of the site will not proceed with the jury’s choice.
Minderoo Group, backed by Perth mining magnate Andrew Forrest, invited 11 Australian architecture practices to participate in the design competition. Four finalist designs were revealed in July 2019, which was later narrowed down to two proposals.
The proposal by the DBJ team, titled “Two Islands,” comprised two distinct pavilions with landscaped terraces and a pool located at the end of the groyne.
While Kerry Hill Architects proposed curved structure, “a form shaped by ocean forces,” which will hover over series of publicly accessible landscape terraces and a beach promenade with a lap pool.
The jury deemed Durbach Block Jaggers, Ohlo Studio and Aspect Studios’ proposal “the most memorable reimagining on the site” and that it best met the design brief.
Feedback from the public has revealed that 53 percent of respondents preferred Kerry Hill Architects’ design, while only 10 percent chose the proposal by the DBJ team. The remaining 37 percent would prefer to retain and refurbish the existing building.
Minderoo Group said on its website, “Given that the views of the jury and the community differed so significantly, Minderoo Group has made the decision not to proceed with the jury’s decision at this time.
“Instead, Minderoo Group will consider further design options, and continue its commitment to consult with the community and Town of Cottesloe on the selected option.”
The group congratulated the winning team on its “creative interpretation of the brief and reimagining of the site. “However, at this stage, the group is considering other redevelopment options,” it said.


So our first view of the so-called rockery wasn’t very inspiring. But I was 8 months pregnant at the time, and not at all interested in doing anything physical.
Fast forward two years, and the first flush of spring had me elbow deep in the soil and loving every minute. I decided it was time to change that dull corner into something with a little more pop. But it isn’t our garden, and I had no intention of pouring money into it. Still, I was sure with a little creative relocation of some of the plants from the rest of the garden, we could come up with something lovely and low-cost.
Step one was to pull out all the rocks. We dived in and boy did we get a surprise. I thought we had about 15 rocks to work with, but there were many, many more buried deep in the soil. We ended up with nearly 40 rocks to play with.
The yellowy mass on top of the soil that you can see in the photo is a root mass from the foxtail palm next door. Those roots would have sucked all the moisture from the soil. It’s no wonder everything was dead! But the palm is now gone, so new plants have a chance.
I didn’t need to buy fertiliser, as we have a compost heap in the far corner, which produced several litres of lovely rich, dark compost. I dug that through the soil for a couple of days, watered it down and let it sit.
Unfortunately I forgot to take photos when we were replacing the rocks! But it took us a couple of hours to place them in a way that small pockets of soil were created. This is the secret to a successful rock garden. The soil is covered mostly by rocks and foliage, and the roots dig down deep under the rocks so they are always cool and damp. If you build a rockery right, it will last through the toughest summer.
Once we had the rocks in to our liking, we started to plant out. I ended up spending $40 on 6 plants. The rest were scavenged from other parts of the garden.
This shot shows most of the plants already in. The daylillies (the green strappy things, for the non-gardeners) will be magnificent next year – they love the heat and the sun. The pink heath at the back left will end up about 60cm high and cover that corner in a draping pink mass in a year or two. There are a couple of plants with grey-green foliage for contrast (the Eremophila, the Dianthus and the wormwood) And right at the front, a big, showy orange Gerbera.
One final session of work to clear the border on the left side, and the bed was done.
It will take time for the plants to grow and fill the spaces, to create a pleasing pattern of rock and foliage. But even at this early stage, you can see the shape of the garden to come.
Gardening, like writing, is a process of putting work and inspiration in to create something lasting. I’ll be talking more about this next week as a guest poster at Iggy and Gabi’s DIY MFA.


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A ground-breaking ceremony was held last week for the first phase of a mixed-use project at 700 Jackson Street, located on two blocks between 6th and 8th streets in Hoboken, N.J. The first phase will see the construction of a single-story, 6,835-square-foot community gymnasium along Jackson Street, between 6th and 7th streets, and public park space across both blocks. Significant infrastructure work will also be done as part of the first phase, expected to be complete by 2019, Jersey Digs reported.
We are living in a bit of a renaissance for New York City-area bridges. New spans are under construction for the Goethals, Kosciuszko, and Tappan Zee bridges, and the deck of the Bayonne Bridge is being raised. The world’s busiest bridge, the George Washington, is also having work done.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has unveiled plans for a $10 billion redesign of John F. Kennedy International Airport, in Queens. Broadly, the goal of the project is to better interconnect the airport’s existing terminals and improve the flow of vehicles and people through reconstruction and expansion of roadways, Crain’s reported. There would also be a large parking garage at the center of the airport, possibly to be topped by green space. Mass-transit upgrades are also in store, including plans for a one-seat ride to Manhattan. The state’s Department of Transportation will head the construction pertaining to roadways and mass transit, while the airport is expected to be rebuilt under partnerships with airline companies and operators, including the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.
New renderings have been revealed of the Hudson River Park Trust’s plans to transform the mostly vacant, 800-foot-long Pier 26, located in the Hudson River off TriBeCa, between North Moore and Hubert streets, into a public park. The $30 million overhaul would include a maritime education center, known as an estuarium, multiple landscaped areas with different kinds of vegetation, walking paths, seating, and playgrounds. The overhaul is getting equal financing from the city, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, and Citigroup, through a donation. OLIN Studio, a landscape architecture firm, is designing much of the pier, although Rafael Viñoly’s firm is designing the estuarium building. The plans are not final, although construction is anticipated to begin in roughly a year, Tribeca Citizen reported.


The Rose Festival. Comic Con. Pickathon. The Waterfront Blues Festival (Marcia: The McMinnville UFO Festival!).
It seems like every major event people look forward to each summer has been canceled or postponed.
But I can virtually guarantee you that this year’s edition of the Association of Northwest Landscape Designers’ garden tour is a virtual guarantee to be held. Virtually.
Note the use of the word virtual. And virtually. Because this year’s tour, which will include a look at nine gardens, is being done exclusively online, including an Oregonian/OregonLive Facebook Live video of a garden in Northeast Portland.
This means you can enjoy the beauty of these exquisitely designed gardens from the comfort of, well, where you’ve probably been spending much of every day for the last 10 weeks.
Full disclaimer here: Marcia was involved in the very first ANLD tour (for perspective, this year was to be the 15th). Full disclaimer II: I was not. Well, except that a much different version of our garden was part of it.
This year, the featured gardens are all in either Southeast or Northeast Portland. And one, the Robbins garden in Northeast designed by Linda Meyer of LMeyerDesign, is the subject of the video you can find on The Oregonian Facebook page and below.
We were treated to a walk through the garden with Meyer and owner Marlene Robbins, which was quite eye-opening. The garden features one of the biggest boulders I’ve seen in a landscape (it’s Montana rainbow, picked out at Smith Rock), more than 300 varieties of plants and contributions from glass/metal artist Katy LaReau, woodwork from Patrick Blakeslee of Natural Encounters LLC and a bed frame turned trellis found at Metalwood Salvage. It features a beautiful stone labyrinth, vegetable beds, a basalt column water feature, spa, dry creek bed and not a blade of grass to be seen. But it also served as a sobering reminder that we won’t be walking through the other eight gardens this year.
On the plus side, in a year where seemingly everything has been pushed into next year (and, let’s be honest, the gardening-boots-on-the-ground tour is no exception), you still get the visual inspiration of seeing beautiful gardens and hardscape and plants without having to pick a single weed yourself. On the down side, of course, you do miss out on the smells of the garden and the direct interaction with the always-proud garden owners and designers, who inevitably love sharing.
But on another plus side, you don’t need to obsess over the weather forecast to see if it’s going to rain the day of the tour (as it has in the past) or if temperatures are going to skyrocket (which also has happened).
So, while we all will dearly miss walking through this year’s gardens, at least you have that going for you.
I so look forward to ANLD’s annual garden tour every year. It always inspires me to get out in the garden and create something, which seems especially important at this stressful time.
And while we can’t actually tour the gardens in person this year, we can still sneak a peek at the gardens, thanks to The Oregonian/OregonLive’s digital team, which filmed a Facebook Live Q&A segment featuring designer Linda Meyer in the Robbins garden. If you missed it live, you can still watch it here.
The live team is only able to feature one designer and one garden because of the logistics of a live event. But there were six other talented designers and eight more gardens slated for the 2020 tour. You can see more photos at anld.com/2020-Garden-Tour.
The gardens are all so beautiful, we decided to share them photographically with you here in our column.
So grab the cocktail of your choice, your newspaper and laptop and head outside to your patio to enjoy the tour virtually, in print with us, or both! Welcome to the new normal!
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
— Somebody on the internet
The designers and gardens
Linda Meyer, LMeyerDesign (landscapesforyourlifestyle.com): The Ruff and Robbins gardens
Marina Wynton, OLIVINE Land, LLC (olivineland.com): The Stafford garden
David West, Structures in Landscape (structuresinland.com): The Peterson, Farm and Silva & Cartwright gardens
Rebecca Smith, Blessing Landscapes (Blessingland.com): The Hainsey garden
Carol Lindsay, Landscape Design in A Day (Landscape-design-in-a-day.com): The Pettit garden
Amy Whitworth and Lora Price, Plan-it Earth Design (plan-it-earthdesign.com): The Cochran and Courts garden
If you’re in the giving spirit, ANLD invites people to make a donation to Growing Gardens in lieu of the tour ticket price (which this year would have been $20 before Mother’s Day, $25 after). Growing Gardens’ home garden program (check it out at growing-gardens.org) is a great non-profit that provides vegetable garden installation, seeds and starts, compost, tools and educational workshops for people with limited resources. To donate, go to the Growing Gardens donation page.
Marcia Westcott Peck is a landscape designer (mwplandscape.com or find her on Instagram at @pecklandscape or on Facebook by searching for “The Pecks”), and Dennis Peck is a senior editor at The Oregonian/OregonLive.


Do you wave proudly as people pass by your yard, or do you hide in shame? Many people don’t think they have the money or time to take on a landscaping project. But in reality, there are some easy steps that can be utilized to make a significant improvement. The tips in this article can help tremendously.
If you want your landscaping to have a fresh look you should work on giving your rock or flower beds soft curves on the edges. Curved beds are more contemporary and up-to-date than sharp corners and straight lines. Cutting fresh edges could be an inexpensive task that could have a great impact on the way your flower bed and lawn looks.
When you landscape, you need to understand the different species of plants to ensure that things are grown in the appropriate soil and at the appropriate times. You should keep seasonal variations in mind when you choose plants, too. Knowing these things will help you make the most of your yard and your landscaping budget.
A great landscaping tip that everyone should use is to make a list of all the materials you will be needing prior to starting on your project. After all, you don’t want to have to stop your work halfway through to get needed supplies you are missing.
Ask an expert to test your soil before you plant. Getting your soil examined is a good way to decide whether or not it needs adjustments before you start introducing new plants. This can help your plants grow more easily and increase the likelihood of a successful project.
It can be a challenge to landscape an entire property at one time. It makes sense to complete your work in stages so that you do not need to spend lots of money at once. It will also be easier to implement any design changes that become necessary.
Many people don’t think about getting products for landscaping online. Not only is it simpler and more convenient to purchase supplies online, but you may have access to a wider variety of plants for your landscaping project that you could never find in a nearby retail store or nursery.
When mowing the lawn, it’s wise to leave glass clippings as they’ve fallen. The grass will add nutrients as it decomposes, so you won’t have to use as much fertilizer to keep your lawn healthy.
Stop thinking that spending less is always the way to go. While you may find cheap supplies for your project, your probably looking at quality that is not up to par. If you need help or advice, you may want to spend a little extra and choose a specialty shop where you can ask questions and get guarantees.
When you create the plan for the look of your yard, also create a budget with estimated costs. Take the time to write out your plan and estimate the cost of each aspect of it. After you have your list, figure out where you are going to purchase each item. Prices can vary greatly from place to place. Look for ways you can get top-notch materials at a lower cost.
Now that you are aware of what to do, you could make these changes today. A well maintained yard can start your day off right. You will feel better when you come home and see just how beautiful your house looks. You will be glad you made an effort.


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One of the best places to go when visiting Alaska during the summer months is the Juneau Glacier Gardens. This is definitely one of the places that you would not want to miss. The Glacier Gardens is located inside a rainforest on Thunder Mountain. One of the main attractions is the Flower Towers that were created from uprooted trees.
The story of the gardens started in 1984 when a landslide destroyed most of the face of Thunder Mountain. The gardens were created due to the diligence of landscaper Steve Bowhay in reclaiming the area damaged by the landslide. A streambed was first created so that the heavy volume of rainwater could be safely guided down the mountain. It was during this process that some of the trees that were uprooted during the landslide were discovered. These trees were uprooted and had surprisingly landed with their roots facing straight up in the air. The idea of Steve to plant flowers on the roots of these trees became the highlight of Glacier Gardens and is now known today as the Flower Towers.
The landscaping of the Glacier Gardens is simply magnificent. A walk around the garden paths treats any visitor to a wide variety of flowers and plant life such as Sitka Spruce, Devil’s Club and the Elderberry. More adventurous travelers can take a trip up to the top of the 580ft mountain to get a glimpse of the scenic Mendenhall Valley. It is recommended to take an umbrella or a hat along since summer in Juneau also has a lot of rainy days.
This is indeed living proof that a paradise can still be created from places that have experienced devastation. Determination, ingenuity and perseverance were the key to the creation of this small paradise on Thunder Mountain.


February 14, 2013
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Indiana State University a Tree Campus USA for the fifth year in a row.
Created in 2008, the Tree Campus USA program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Toyota helped launch the program and continues its financial support this year.
Indiana State achieved the title by continuing to meet Tree Campus USA's five standards, which are maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures toward trees, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects.
"Students are eager to volunteer in their communities and become better stewards of the environment," said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Participating in Tree Campus USA sets a fine example for other colleges and universities while helping to create a healthier planet for all of us."
Stephanie Krull, landscape and grounds manager at Indiana State, said the university considers its urban forest to be one of its greatest assets.
"The trees alter the campus environment, creating a green oasis of calm and a comfortable outdoor space that offers a respite from our busy modern world," she said.
"Toyota is so proud to support a program that we believe has a tremendous impact on both reducing the environmental footprint of a college campus and inspiring college students to become the conservation leaders of the future," said Patricia Salas Pineda, group vice president of National Philanthropy and the Toyota USA Foundation.
The Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota have helped campuses throughout the country plant hundreds of thousands of trees, and Tree Campus USA colleges and universities invested $23 million in campus forest management last year. More information about the program is available at www.arborday.org/TreeCampusUSA.
Photo: http://isuphoto.smugmug.com/Campus-Scenes/Campus-Scenes-2010-11/i-RVTPRbn/0/L/03_27_12_campus_scenes-1882-L.jpg - A student walks along a tree-lined path leading to Dede Plaza at Indiana State University. The Arbor Day Foundation has named Indiana State a Tree Campus for the fifth straight year. (ISU/Tony Campbell)
Photo: http://isuphoto.smugmug.com/Campus-Scenes/Campus-Scenes-2010-11/i-4kVXhdg/0/L/campus_scenes-4957-L.jpg - Newly planted trees grace the outside of Federal Hall, a former federal courthouse that is Indiana State University's newest academic building. (ISU/Rachel Keyes)
Contact: Stephanie Krull, landscape and grounds manager, Indiana State University, Stephanie.firstname.lastname@example.org
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Indiana State University a Tree Campus USA for 2012.


When in Budapest, have a relaxing walk in the beautifully restored Japanese Garden on Margaret Island. Enjoy an urban getaway in the tranquil park, sit down by the lake and feel the peaceful atmosphere inspired by Japanese culture.
There is a perfect harmony between rich vegetation, huge rocks, and wonderfully crafted water architectures. The heart of the park is the pond with water lilies, waterfall, and a wooden bridge where you can find the “Sitting Girl” statue made by Imre Csikász (1954), the statue is also known as “Mermaid of Budapest”.
The Japanese Garden on the Margaret Island is a beloved place by hobby- gardeners too, there are interesting separation ideas and innovative planting solutions.
The Japanese Garden was founded in the ’70s. The head gardener George Magyar has created an innovative and unique park which became a popular meeting and relaxing place. The garden has been recently renewed and enriched with some new exotic plants.
You can find classic and Japanese-inspired red and black benches around the park, along with orientally styled statues.
Budapest, Hajós Alfréd Setany., 1138 Hungary
The entry is free of charge.
There is no entry for private cars, however, buses and taxis are allowed. The car park is accessible from Árpád Bridge.
Probably the best way to visit Margaret Island is to use a boat or sightseeing cruise.
Cruise Hours with Margaret Island break:
- 10.15 am river cruise on panorama boat(May-Sep)
- 11 am river cruise on panorama boat (March-Oct)
- 11.45 am river cruise on panorama boat(May-Sep)
- 12.30 pm river cruise on the Danube (March-Oct)
- 1.15 pm river cruise on panorama boat (May-Sep)
- 2 pm sightseeing cruise with guide (March-Oct)
- 2.45 pm river cruise on panorama boat (May-Sep)
- 3.30 pm afternoon sightseeing boat (March-Oct)
- 4.15 pm river cruise on panorama boat (May-Sep)
- 5 pm cruise with guide (Apr-Sep)
- 5.45 pm river cruise on panorama boat (May-Sep)
The Japanese Garden is ideal for a romantic walk or for a picnic with the family. Explore the unique plants and trees and feel the peace of the oriental atmosphere.