Landscaping can be a relaxing way to pass the time as well as a good way to improve the value of a home. While hiring outside professionals to do the work may be an option for value improvement, doing the work oneself can be rewarding and save a substantial amount of cash. Coming up with an aesthetic and a plan does not always come naturally to everyone, however, and so knowing where to look for good do it yourself landscaping ideas is important.
The first step in do it yourself landscaping is to know what there is to work with and what the end result should look like. By knowing the existing landscape one can identify troubled spots that will require more research and work, can get a general idea of the tools that will be required, and can judge whether what he or she wants is within a reasonable budget.
Considering the Practical
The aesthetics must ultimately balance with the functionality of any landscaping project. The amount of time and money that must be spent in order to upkeep the results can limit what possibilities are realistic. The introduction of certain “hardscape” elements, such as rock and gravel paths, fences, walls, and decks can change the scope of the project while at the same time reducing the upkeep later. Climate is another thing that can affect the aesthetics, especially when it comes to the choices of plants and flowers used.read more from http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_26667166/humboldt-residents-get-do-it-yourself-drought-solutions.
Finding the Idea
There are a great number of resources that can be used in order to come up with functional yet beautiful do it yourself landscaping ideas. Hundreds, if not thousands, of books have been written on the subject and are easy to find. Sometimes neighbors with similar hobbies can be a resource, not just for ideas but in practical aspects as well. People frequently post pictures on the internet of their landscaping projects, which can be another good source of ideas.
Refining the Idea
The difference between landscaping as a hobby, doing it to create a unique atmosphere, or using it to improve the value of a home will have a large effect on what ideas are practical. If the interest is purely commercial, for example, than a more popular or conservative approach would be the way to go. Finding a theme that compliments the already established features will help improve the aesthetic as well.
Implementing the Idea
After the practical considerations have been made and the creative idea established, the next step is to figure out what needs to be done. The do it yourself landscaper needs to know the best way to order the projects for maximum efficiency as well as many other details. There are books and internet resources that will helpfully guide one through the project, but one resource that may be overlooked is the local retail clerk.
The people who work at gardening, landscaping, and hardware stores frequently share those interests. They can be an invaluable source of information whenever a question needs to be asked or a snag in the process arises. The flower shop owner, for example, would be able to say exactly what flowers will grow in the local climate as well as which flowers traditionally look good together.
Whether for commercial or personal gains, using do it yourself landscaping ideas to improve a home can be a rewarding experience. It can be relaxing, improve the value of a home, provide a good way to spend time with friends and family, and create a better living environment in general.


Heritage Lottery Fund boost for historic garden transformation
Press release issued: 25 January 2016
A historic garden in the heart of Clifton has received a £35,000 funding boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to be returned to its former Georgian glory. Clifton Hill House, steeped in history since it was completed in 1750, has been owned by the University of Bristol for more than 100 years.
Restoration of the house won a national award in 2004 and the University now wants the garden of the Palladian-style mansion to reflect its heritage and important place in the history of Clifton.
Volunteers, including award-winning garden designer Nicola Greaves, have been working on the design and enabling works. Work to create the garden itself will now get underway thanks to the funding from HLF.
The project focuses on recreating a garden based on historical layouts so that it will provide a suitable setting for the Georgian mansion house, which is now a hall of residence.
Clifton Hill House was completed in 1750 by the renowned architect Isaac Ware, who designed it for Paul Fisher, a highly successful linen draper, merchant, and ship-owner in Bristol.
Historical records show that Ware was a proponent of the 'landscape garden movement' so the new garden will have a naturalistic feel, with a wildflower meadow and a woodland walk.
Also included in the project is the restoration of one of the ‘turrets’, an intriguing garden folly which is believed to predate the house itself but is currently in disrepair.
Volunteering is very much at the heart of the project, giving local people a chance to come and learn about historical garden restoration, landscaping and horticulture.
The University is also keen to open up the garden for regular tours, to allow the public to witness the change in the garden as the work progresses.
Alan Stealey, Head of External Estates at the University of Bristol, said: "We are thrilled to have received the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. This project provides a focus and tangible resource not only for volunteers to engage with this hidden gem but also, once complete, for members of the public to enjoy. The University is a custodian of Bristol’s heritage and Clifton Hill House has played an architectural and social part in its development."
Nerys Watts, Head of HLF South West, said: "From the aftermath of the English civil war to the development of Clifton by merchants, exploring the heritage of these gardens can tell us a lot about Bristol’s story. Thanks to National Lottery players, this project will equip volunteers with the skills needed to rejuvenate the gardens so that they can be enjoyed and explored by many more people."
More details about volunteering and tours can be found on the University Heritage Volunteering website. If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org
About University Heritage Volunteering
University Heritage Volunteering was set up by the University of Bristol to encourage the public to engage with the historic properties managed by the University.
About the Heritage Lottery Fund
From the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks and buildings we love, from precious memories and collections to rare wildlife, we use National Lottery players' money to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about. More information on the HLF website.


One of the neat things about moving the chickens around on the pasture over the years has been watching the soil change as a result. The chickens loosen the soil as they dig around in and scratch it, as they bathe in it. They aerate it and, as a result, rainwater is better absorbed. It used to be that the pasture’s dirt was so hard-packed that rainwater would sit on the surface or would run off in areas where the ground isn’t level. That isn’t the case anymore; now the rainwater is actually absorbed and used by the soil instead of running off of it. The chickens also fertilize the soil with their waste. Even from the first time we put chickens on the pasture, we could tell the difference in the grass. That keeps improving with every season. Watching this natural way of improving the soil actually work is an inspiring thing.


Botanical Name: Hosta 'August Moon'Golden yellow foliage with white flowers in July and August. Prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil. Higher light intensities will bring out the yellow tones in the leaves.
- Height: 20 - 20 "
- Spread: 24 - 30 "
- Foliage: Golden yellow
- Zone: 3 - 8
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New Capability Brown garden tours at Belvoir
Capability Brown’s spectacular ‘lost landscape’ design for Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, now features in a number of new tours by bus around the garden. Designed and narrated by Emma, Duchess of Rutland, the guided tours are hosted in the Castle’s new eco-friendly, rechargeable electric bus.
Brown’s original landscape designs were thought to have been lost in a fire that destroyed almost half of the castle in 1816, however, by chance in 2014 they were rediscovered, enabling the 11th Duchess to lead a two-year restoration programme, recreating large parts of the landscape as it was conceived by Brown.
The 4th Duke of Rutland commissioned Brown to produce a plan for the Belvoir Estate, but at the time of Brown’s death in 1783, the scheme remained mostly unfulfilled. A certain amount was implemented in the 19th century by Elizabeth, 5th Duchess, but the majority of Brown’s extensive vision has only recently been realised by the 11th Duke and Duchess of Rutland.
The Duchess comments that at first glance much of Brown’s design is still instantly identifiable in the landscape around Belvoir but a closer scrutiny of his plans reveals huge insights into his creative direction in the latter stages of his career: “Our new garden bus tours transport visitors back in time, gaining a deeper understanding of the beautiful landscape that surrounds the Castle. We explore new areas and previously unseen views that have been opened up in the 16,000 acres of parkland. Then we leap forward to the present day in the newly restored Pleasure Gardens, which we painstakingly restored to coincide with the tercentenary of Capability Brown’s birth in 2016,” explains the Duchess.
“What’s extraordinary about the landscape is the enduring nature. It is still as appropriate today as it was when it was first created. It serves its purpose perfectly for future generations’ agricultural, environmental, sporting and aesthetic purposes,” she added.
Tours start outside the Castle at 1200, 13,30 and 1500 and last between one and two hours. For further information please visit: www.belvoircastle.com
Picture credits: ©Belvoir Castle, banner image: credit Swan Photography


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These elements can add great wildlife value and plenty of visual appeal to any garden. It is best to partially bury rocks and logs to make them look as though they belong in the garden. The last thing you want is a large rock that looks as though it has been placed arbitrarily, instead of looking like part of the landscape.
Play with your rocks to find their most appealing angle. As with plants, they will look better in groups of three or five than on their own.


Gardens by the sea
Legambiente and the Unipol Group launch a new project on the Sicilian island to promote its precious landscape and agricultural heritage
16 June 2020. Monitoring and carrying out a survey of the gardens of Pantelleria, created on the Sicilian island using the art of the dry stone wall in order to protect the plants from strong winds. Promoting these green spaces through itineraries and walks through the most significant “gardens”, but also providing useful information, via a handbook, so the gardens of Pantelleria can be replicated in similar environments.
This is the threefold goal of the new Gardens by the sea initiative that Legambiente, in collaboration with Ente Parco Nazionale Isola di Pantelleria (Pantelleria National Park Authority) and the Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences of the University of Palermo, and the Unipol Group plan to launch as part of the Bellezza Italia project aimed at recovering and redeveloping areas of Italy of inestimable value and beauty and, in this case, promoting the precious landscape and agricultural heritage of Pantelleria. In fact, the Sicilian island is famous for its intelligent use of resources which, over the centuries, has enabled it to carefully develop a complex and structured agricultural system which has set the standard in terms of adapting to the climate in an area where water is scarce - a situation in which many areas of the Mediterranean will find themselves in the coming years.


With the largest flowers I’ve ever seen and the longest bloom season you could ever hope for, we are totally excited to offer this extraordinary native “Blue Eyed- Grass” discovered near Gualala, CA. Topped with HUGE 1-1.5” starry purple-blue yellow eyed flowers. Extremely easy and reliably perennial, this low and dense grassy groundcover (and Iris relative) is sand and CLAY tolerant and grows well under oaks. Normally deciduous during the dry season, ours bloomed Spring all the way to Fall with Summer water and one cut-back in June. Spreads slowly and easy to divide! Deer resistant! Hardy to 10° F. To 8” high and 12” wide.


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An old-fashioned, tender perennial that has stood the test of time. Striking tri-colored foliage and scarlet red blooms provide fabulous summer color.
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Here in the Pacific NW, gardeners start asking about geraniums as soon as the weather warms up. With a fancy leaf geranium like 'Mrs. Pollock,' we really can't blame them. Spreading a bit wider than it is tall, 'Mrs. Pollock' boasts a green scalloped leaf, edged haphazardly in creamy white to yellow, with reddish tones splashed in between. Add in scarlet red blooms in the summer, and this tender perennial is truly stunning in container planters, hanging baskets, borders, and mass plantings. Treated as a summer annual, we have seen 'Mrs. Pollock' ride out light frosts right into the fall.
|Common Name||Zonal Geranium Mrs. Pollock, Fancy Leaf Geranium Mrs. Pollock|
|Mature Size||10" - 12" tall, 12" - 18" wide|
|Cold Hardiness||Frost sensitive perennial grown as an annual|
|Light||Sun to partial sun|
|Bloom Time||Summer into fall|


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Grow Wildflowers : enjoy the ever-changing beauty of a wildflower garden
Over the past few years wildflowers gardens have grown in popularity. Less formal garden trends and reduced time to tend to our gardens may be the main reasons.
Many garden centers carry a variety of wildflower mixes in loose seed or seed-mats. While these look easy to seed, actually getting a wildflower garden to flourish and look beautiful is a little more challenging. The possibility of ending up with a wild ‘weed’ garden is quite real. It takes some time to bring a wildflower garden to its prime—those glorious wildflower meadows we see in picture books took years to develop. Don’t be discourage, it can be done, it just takes a little time and some understanding of how wildflowers establish themselves.
Wildflowers Love Open Spaces
It’s important to understand what kind of a neighborhood wildflowers like to live in. Wildflowers tend to prefer wide open spaces with at least eight hours of sunshine each day—they are sun worshippers. They also like the soil to be rich in nutrients and well drained. They don’t like hard packed soil and they don’t like to get their roots wet for long periods of time. If you have an area that tends to be wet, wildflowers will likely not do well.
Wildflowers can be used for weed control and with a great deal of success. But you have to give the wildflowers a running start, or the weeds will overtake the wildflowers. Weeds and wildflowers are both sun worshipers, so who ever reaches the top first wins. Neither will grow well without adequate sunlight. If you use this to your advantage you can have a beautiful bed of wildflowers that requires little maintenance.
The secret to success with your wildflower garden is proper bed preparation. You must create a bed that is as weed free as possible. You can do this by removing all the vegetation from the area you intend to plant in, and then prepare the soil for planting by tilling or raking to a depth of just one inch or less. Do not disturb the soil any deeper than that, or you will just disturb dormant weed seeds that are just waiting to be brought back to the surface so they can grow. You should consider spraying the existing vegetation with Roudup before you remove it. This will kill all the roots that might still be in the soil.
Keep in mind that you need to spray the weeds or grass with Roundup at least three days before you disturb them. If you feel that the area you have chosen has significant amount of weed seed near the surface, you might consider letting the soil sit for about six days after you work it, then work it again. Do this over and over, but don’t work the soil more than one inch deep. The longer you continue this process the more apt you are to get the bed as weed free as possible.
Most weed seeds germinate rather quickly, so when you bring them to the surface through your cultivation efforts, you are giving them a chance to germinate. But then when you work the soil again in six days, you will actually interrupt the germination process and the seed will be spent. The longer you continue the process, the fewer viable weed seeds you will have to contend with. Of course additional seeds are blowing in all the time, so it’s unrealistic to think that you can create a planting bed that is free of weed seed.
The most important aspect of this process is to have your bed as ready as possible, at the ideal time for planting wildflower seeds. The secret of success is to plant the wildflower seeds at the ideal time so they take off growing immediately, and beat the weeds at their own game.
The ideal time? Depends on where you live. If you’re in zones one through six, you should plant in the spring. If you’re in zones seven through eleven, you should probably plant in the fall.
Wildflower seeds like warm soil. They will germinate best with a soil temperature of 68 to 70° F. So if you live in a cooler region, you should wait until later in the spring to plant. There’s no point planting when the soil temperature is 45°F and have the seeds just lay there while some of the weeds seeds germinate. You’d be much better off to continue working the soil as described above until the soil temperature is up to 68°F. I’ll say it again, just in case you missed it earlier. Again, don’t work the soil any deeper than one inch.
Planting Wildflower Seeds
The best way to plant your wildflower seeds is to distribute them with a small hand held broadcast spreader, or to apply them in a manor that mimics that technique. In order to get the best coverage you should thoroughly mix the seeds with dry sand, vermiculite, or potting soil to increase the volume before you spread them. It’s a lot easier to evenly distribute five pounds of granular material over an area than it is 8 ounces.
As you spread the seeds walk in straight lines from one end of the bed to the other. Then do the same thing from the side of the bed in a criss-cross pattern to the first set of footsteps you made. This will give you thorough and even distribution. This is why you should mix the seeds with some sort of filler material before you start, so you have plenty of volume to work with, and will be able to cover the area completely and evenly.
Wildflower seeds have germination periods of 6 to 28 days, so keep this in mind as you plan your garden. If you select a variety that has a 28 day germination period, you should select a second variety with a much quicker germination period and mix them together before sowing.
If you were to sow only seeds with a twenty-eight day germination period the weeds would get a jump on the wildflowers, and you would likely end up with a weed garden. When you mix seeds with different germination periods, the faster germinating seeds will come up very quick, and act as a nurse crop for the seeds that need more time, keeping the weeds and birds at bay until all the seeds can germinate.
With patience and a little luck, you’ll have a wildflower garden that comes back year after year with a beautiful display of surprises!
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Cross by means of any residential avenue within the suburbs and you will in all probability discover timber with mulch piled up excessive round their bases. In gardening lingo, that is known as a “mulch volcano,” one thing not solely pointless—and a waste of mulch—but in addition dangerous to the tree.
Mulching, when finished correctly, is among the most vital gardening duties, particularly within the spring. Roger Swain, the legendary host of the PBS tv present The Victory Backyard, wrote, “If I did nothing extra, I’d mulch.” Much like watering, fertilizing, and making use of different merchandise—natural or not—to your vegetation, extra is normally not higher; you want to strike the steadiness between being beneficiant and overdoing it.
Selecting the best sort of mulch can be vital. Needless to say there is unhealthy mulch, like one which comprises the funky artillery fungus that messes up the siding of your private home and different inanimate objects.
Right here’s what you want to find out about mulching.
No Gardening With out Mulching
Mulching does numerous good issues. It retains the soil cool and moist, which reduces the necessity to water so usually. It additionally helps forestall weed progress. Don’t anticipate miracles although, weeds will nonetheless poke their heads out even by means of a thick layer of mulch, however a lot lower than should you had been to go away the soil naked. As a minimum, the mulch makes weeds simpler to drag.
Within the winter, mulch insulates plant roots from the chilly, which is very wanted when there isn’t a snow cowl. With world warming, there are extra frequent heat spells within the winter and the temperature distinction causes the roots of panorama vegetation, particularly perennials and younger shrubs, to come out of the soil—a phenomenon known as frost heave. A layer of mulch protects the roots towards the winter chilly.
Within the spring, mulch helps to heat up the soil for heat-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers so you may plant them earlier. Word that it’s best to nonetheless watch the climate forecast for late spring frosts and never plant tender greens earlier than the final frost.
And, lastly, mulch helps to scale back soil erosion, and biodegradable mulches enrich the soil.
Not All Mulch Is Created Equal
The brown bark mulch that you could purchase in baggage at shops and backyard facilities is just not the one sort of mulch on the market. There are many mulches that come totally free—in case you have a yard, you may recycle natural supplies akin to leaves to make your individual mulch.
However no matter mulch you utilize, the precise mulch wants to fulfill a couple of specs:
Mulch ought to be light-weight so it’s straightforward to use however not so gentle that it blows away. Hay and straw, until you pack them round vegetation like potatoes and strawberries, are too gentle. Hay may also include numerous weed seeds.
The feel ought to be dense sufficient to carry moisture, but in addition let rain and air cross by means of to the roots. Useless leaves are nice (and free), however they should be shredded with a rotary garden mower earlier than making use of them as mulch. Unshredded leaves will kind an impermeable layer that forestalls moisture and oxygen from reaching the soil, which might result in extreme warmth, mildew, and unhealthy smells. The identical applies to grass clippings, which don’t make for good mulch. As a substitute, go away them on the garden to decompose moderately than piling them up round vegetation.
Freed from Contamination
If you happen to’re utilizing going the DIY route, watch out of contamination. If you happen to’ve sprayed a tree with a pesticide, the fallen leaves from that tree aren’t one thing you need to use as mulch round your vegetable backyard and different edibles.
The mulch shouldn’t be contaminated with poisonous substances—solely get peanut or cocoa bean shells and different plant hulls from a dependable supply.
Mulch ought to be natural and biodegradable. Black polyethylene movie or geotextile weed boundaries are the longest-lasting mulch, however they create extra plastic waste. Additionally, black plastic heats up the soil, which may be a desired impact within the spring, however not in the summertime as a result of it will possibly overheat and kill vegetation. The one time I exploit black plastic is to choke pesky weeds or invasive vegetation that I am unable to management with different strategies.
Mulch ought to decompose, however not so quick that you want to reapply it steadily. The unprinted cardboard I exploit round my tomato vegetation lasts nearly so long as the season.
Bark mulch may be hardwood mulch, cedar mulch, or pine park mulch. Pine bark mulch and pine needles (free should you can acquire them from beneath a pine tree) had been believed to make the soil extra acidic however that’s truly not the case. Bark mulch remains to be the popular mulch as a result of it decays slowly. Redwood mulch and cypress mulch aren’t sustainable mulch decisions as native forests have been considerably depleted.
Be careful for Artillery Fungus
Shotgun or artillery fungus is an apt identify for what this nasty fungus does: its tiny cream-colored or orange-brown cups shoot their spore lots excessive into the air, leaving small, tar-like spots wherever they land which are extraordinarily troublesome to take away.
One of the simplest ways to keep away from artillery fungus is to be inquisitive if you purchase bark mulch. It ought to include at the least 85 % bark and solely a small share of wooden chips as a result of the big concentrations of cellulose in recent wooden chips feed the artillery fungus.
After getting fungus in your mulch, there isn’t a fungicide to take away it. The one solution to eliminate it’s to fully take away the contaminated mulch and begin another time with recent, clear mulch.
Be Beneficiant (With out Creating Mulch Volcanoes)
Earlier than you add mulch, weed the world. Apply a mulch layer about 2 to 4 inches thick across the base of perennial or annual vegetation, or unfold it in a fair layer in your backyard beds. Any thicker and the mulch received’t dry out after the rain. Extreme moisture encourages the expansion of the artillery fungus in bark mulch, too.
By no means cowl trunks, stems, or leaves, and preserve mulch 4 to six inches away from the trunks of timber. The infamous mulch volcano traps moisture and attracts rodents and different critters that nibble on the bark, which might kill your tree.
Have you ever begun your springtime mulching? Share your suggestions with us under.


Please note - When your hedging arrives it will be tied with colour thread to indicate the variety of hedge it is. Please see below the colour coding for each variety
This mixed native conservation hedging pack contains 50 plants, ideal for country hedges. Mixed native hedges have so much to give. They're great for wildlife, carbon sequestration, blossom and hedgerow fruits.
This pack is made up of tough native plants that will grow almost anywhere, perfect for supporting wildlife and increasing bio diversity of your plot.
Pack Contents: (Thread Colour in Brackets)
20 x Hawthorn Crataegus Monogyna (Green)
20 x Blackthorn (sloe) Prunus Spinosa (Black)
1 x Hazel Corylus Avellana (Blue)
2 x Elder Sambicus nigra (Yellow)
1 x Wild Crabapple Malus Syvestris (Clear)
1 x Guelder rose Viburnum opulus (Purple)
2 x Field maple Acer campestre (Mustard)
3 x Spindle Euonymus europaeus (Gray)
Conservation hedge packs are only delivered bareroot, during winter (November - March).
The plants in this pack will be either 40-80cms.
Spacing a Conservation hedge:
Plant Conservation hedging at 3 plants per metre, 33cms apart. You can also plant at 5 plants per metre in a staggered double row, with 33 cms between each plant along the row and 40cms between the rows.
Each pack of 50 plants will make 16.5 metres of single row hedge and 10 metres of double row hedge
When The Plants arrive
When your plants are delivered, bare rooted plants normally arrive inside a box with plastic bags over the roots and should be treated carefully. It’s essential that they’re not allowed to dry out or be exposed to frost. The bags should be kept standing up in a sheltered area away from wind etc., The quicker the hedge is planted the better. If you can’t get out and plant the bare rooted hedging within a couple of days, the plants should be removed from the bags and heeled in (stood upright in a trench and the roots covered with soil).
Spade Method (Also known as Slit Planting)
This entails cutting a slit in the ground and holding it open with a spade whilst the roots of the plant are carefully inserted and spread downwards.


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Silver Edge Variegated Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Walvera' PP #13,091
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
|Average Size at Maturity||Reaches 20-30 in. tall and 18-24 wide|
|Bloom Time||Late spring to summer|
|Flower Attribute||Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers|
|Garden Style||Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic|
|Landscape Use||Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen, Cutting Garden|
|Light Needs||Full sun|
|Patent Act||Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.|
|Special Feature||Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise|
|Watering Needs||Once established, needs only occasional watering.|
Easily grown in lean, average to alkaline soils. Requires excellent drainage. Plant in raised beds for success in heavier clay soils. Water regularly the first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10


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This is our fabulous sandstone balls which are extremely versatile as you can use them for pier cap decoration, a feature stone, part of a rockery project and much more. They are solid sandstone meaning the colour will never fade.


Rockery is a decorative landscape made mainly of stone. It creates various natural scenery effects by cleverly arranging and combining stones, combined with appropriate elements such as plants, pools, and lighting. Making rockeries requires not only craftsmanship skills, but also an understanding of the natural environment and aesthetic beauty.
The first step in rockery production is to select stones. The stones used in rockeries should not only have a beautiful appearance and texture, but also have high hardness and durability to ensure long-term use. When selecting, the producer needs to screen based on design requirements and site environment, to ensure that each stone can fit the overall shape as much as possible.
After the stone selection is completed, the producer begins to conceptualize and design the rockery. This step requires consideration of the overall shape, size, and placement of the rockery, as well as adding corresponding elements such as pools, flowing water, vegetation, etc. according to different scenes and needs.
After the design was finalized, the producer began the work of laying stones. This is the most crucial step, which requires appropriate chipping and splicing of the selected stones to meet the design requirements and maintain stability. In this process, the producer needs to adopt some special techniques and techniques to ensure that the connections between the stones are tight and firm.
Finally, the producer needs to carry out polishing and decoration work to achieve the expected effect of the rockery. This includes polishing the stone surface, adding decorative items, arranging plants, and so on. The completion of all these steps requires a high level of aesthetic and practical skills.
In short, rockery making is a job that requires professional skills and meticulous patience. It not only requires the producer to have a certain understanding of the natural environment and aesthetic beauty, but also to master the characteristics of stone and corresponding craftsmanship skills. However, through this approach, producers can create various exquisite landscapes and bring more beauty to the surrounding environment.
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Giant’s Causeway inspired design wins UCD Future Campus architectural competition
04 September 2018
Concept Design, Steven Holl Architects: UCD Centre for Creative Design, University College Dublin
A building design in part inspired by the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO world heritage site ranked alongside Mount Everest and the Giant Redwoods of California, has been announced as the winner of the UCD Future Campus architectural competition.
The interlocking basalt columns created by volcanic activity some 60 million years ago on the coast of Co Antrim are recognised throughout the world.
The new €48 million landmark building (UCD Centre for Creative Design) located at the main N11 entrance to University College Dublin will be surrounded by a plaza and a reflecting pool.
Abundant use of natural light
It will display prismatic forms inspired by geology and feature an abundant use of natural light coming through two major vertical structures angled at 23 degrees, mirroring the tilt of the earth. These two towers take their design cue from the pentagonal vertical pillar of the university’s iconic dodecahedral 1972 water tower.
The design of the new building will encourage creative collaboration and interaction with a ‘circuit of social connection’ allowing students, faculty and visitors to peer into maker and classroom spaces through glass walls.
The 8,000m² UCD Centre for Creative Design will foreground a highly visible and welcoming entrance precinct to the university covering some 335,000m² near the main N11 entrance to the campus.
This entrance precinct includes seven new quadrangles of open green space, a new pedestrian spine, parallel to the campus’ original spine, lined with weather canopies that double as solar connectors, forming the infrastructure of an energy network.
Cafes and social spaces are located along paths for informal gathering; landscape spaces are animated by water-retention ponds, rain- and wind-protected seating areas and preserved specimen trees.
Design created by a team led by acclaimed New York and Beijing-based studio
The winning design was created by a team led by acclaimed New York and Beijing-based studio Steven Holl Architects (SHA). Founded in 1977, the firm has extensive international experience in the arts, campus and educational facilities, and complex urban projects.
Past SHA campus projects include the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s Expansion and Glassell School, the Lewis Arts Complex at Princeton University, and the Reid Building at the Glasgow School of Art.
“Holl’s vision is intriguing and striking – combining an iconic design for the Centre for Creative Design with a masterplan distinguished by a few considered, highly intelligent moves that open up the centre of the campus and use creative landscaping to intensify its natural beauty,” said UCD president, Professor Andrew J Deeks, who chaired the competition jury panel.
“The Centre for Creative Design promises to be an exhilarating presence, announcing UCD from afar, creating a new Dublin landmark, and giving visitors, students and faculty a definite sense of arrival.
“We are fortunate to have an expansive campus which brims with potential. We searched globally for the best talent and were rewarded. Now we can create the world-class environment UCD deserves,” President Deeks added.
“We are very honored to win. It’s a very important and inspiring project for Steven Holl Architects and we look forward to working with UCD,” said Steven Holl, founder, Steven Holl Architects.
Reflect on the history and quality of UCD’s campus
“Our masterplan and the new UCD Centre for Creative Design are not just iconic objects − they reflect on the history and quality of UCD’s campus, responding to the particulars of the site to create place and space,” he added.
Professor Hugh Campbell, professor of architecture, University College Dublin, and member of the competition jury, said: “Holl’s emphasis on daylight and social connection promises a building which will enable and encourage collaboration and interaction, a building which is open and welcoming, a building in which cutting-edge technologies and core creative practices can fruitfully combine.
“The Centre for Creative Design will allow UCD to harness and develop the creativity of its students in responding to the challenges and opportunities facing society.”
Malcolm Reading, competition director, said: “Both the jury and UCD have shown great receptivity and imagination – they have listened intently to the architects and shown terrific realism about seizing the moment.”http://www.engineersjournal.ie/2018/09/04/giants-causeway-inspired-design-wins-ucd-future-campus-architectural-competition/http://www.engineersjournal.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/a-ades.jpghttp://www.engineersjournal.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/a-ades-300x300.jpgNewsarchitecture,design,UCD


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How to Design a Sarda Fall for Your Garden: A PDF Guide
If you are looking for a way to add some beauty and elegance to your garden, you might want to consider designing a Sarda fall. A Sarda fall is a type of waterfall that has a raised crest and a vertical impact. It is named after the Sarda canal in Uttar Pradesh, India, where this type of fall was first constructed. A Sarda fall can create a stunning water feature that will enhance the look and feel of your garden.
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But how can you design a Sarda fall for your garden? What are the steps and principles involved? How can you make sure that your Sarda fall is safe and efficient? To answer these questions, we have prepared this PDF guide that will teach you everything you need to know about designing a Sarda fall for your garden. In this guide, you will learn:
What is a Sarda fall and why is it beneficial for your garden
What are the components and dimensions of a Sarda fall
How to calculate the discharge and crest level of a Sarda fall
How to design the body wall, cistern, and impervious floor of a Sarda fall
How to test the stability and efficiency of a Sarda fall
How to construct and maintain a Sarda fall
Some examples and tips for designing a Sarda fall
This guide is based on the design principles for Sarda type and straight glacis fall by YourArticleLibrary.com , the design of Sarda fall numerical with design steps by Study with Civil Buddy , and the design of Sarda fall by Scribd . It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice or assistance. You should always consult with an expert before designing or constructing any water feature in your garden.
If you are ready to learn how to design a Sarda fall for your garden, download this PDF guide now and follow the instructions carefully. You will be amazed by the results.
What is a Sarda Fall and Why is it Beneficial for Your Garden
A Sarda fall is a type of waterfall that has a raised crest and a vertical impact. It is named after the Sarda canal in Uttar Pradesh, India, where this type of fall was first constructed. A Sarda fall can create a stunning water feature that will enhance the look and feel of your garden.
A Sarda fall has many benefits for your garden, such as:
It adds beauty and elegance: A Sarda fall can create a beautiful focal point in your garden, with its graceful curve and splash of water. It can also attract birds, butterflies, and other wildlife to your garden, adding more life and color. A Sarda fall can also complement the theme and style of your garden, whether it is modern, rustic, or tropical.
It improves the microclimate: A Sarda fall can help to cool down the air temperature in your garden, especially in hot and dry seasons. It can also increase the humidity and oxygen levels in the air, making it more comfortable and healthy for you and your plants. A Sarda fall can also reduce the noise pollution from the outside, creating a more peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
It conserves water: A Sarda fall can help to conserve water in your garden, as it recirculates the same water over and over again. You only need to add water occasionally to compensate for evaporation and leakage. A Sarda fall can also use rainwater or greywater as its source, reducing your dependence on municipal water supply.
These are some of the benefits of having a Sarda fall in your garden. A Sarda fall can not only improve the aesthetics and functionality of your garden, but also your well-being and happiness.


Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby'
(Dwarf Dawn Redwood) A rare and slow growing selection, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' has bright green summer foliage which turns bronze in the autumn before falling.
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A rare and slow growing selection, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' has bright green summer foliage which turns bronze in the autumn before falling. The young leaves in spring are an attractive blueish-green in colour.
This Metasequoia is much slower growing than most other dawn redwoods and is more suitable for gardens with limited space.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' particularly enjoys damp or wet sites.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Slow.
- Habit: Small tree with a conical habit.
- Height: 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft).
- Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft).
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Partial or Dappled Shade
- Mature Size
- Tree - Small (under 20 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Damp / Wet, Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Special: Windy & Exposed, Soil Type: Dry / Sandy
- Special Features
- Autumn Colour, Habit - Architectural, Screening/Hedge, Rare and Unusual


We Don’t Just Design Hardscapes, We Create Works of Art
Before beginning any new project, the team at Apple Landscape Design LLC always starts with an initial consultation. This gives them a chance to get to know their clients and learn about their specific needs and desires. During the consultation, they will also assess the property and come up with a preliminary design. Once the consultation is complete, they will develop a custom plan that takes all of the client’s wishes into account. Then, they will present the plan to the client for approval. Only after the client has given their green light will the team begin work on the project. This process may seem lengthy, but it ensures that everyone is on the same page from start to finish.
At Apple Landscape Design LLC, we believe that the best way to create a beautiful outdoor space is to start with a strong concept. That’s why our design process begins with a comprehensive consultation, during which we’ll get to know your needs and preferences. From there, we’ll develop a custom concept sketch that outlines our proposed design. We make sure to share multiple mockups so that the client can make an informed decision on which design they like the best.
Once the design is ready to go, we allow the client the time and space to have a thorough look at what we’ve come up with. In this stage, we are fully open to any suggestions, ideas, and feedback from the client. Ultimately, anything and everything the client has to share will make us deliver with more perfection.
Apple Landscape Design LLC takes pride in its team members. We have a creative time that has the expertise and experience to design almost anything from scratch. Hence, we are always confident that each of our concepts/designs will be according to the client’s expectations. Once we share our mockups to the client and get approval, we move on to the installation without wasting any time.


A nice short variety for a panicum, only reaching a mature height of 3-4′. What really sets it apart from other cultivars is the incredible red hues to the leaves, making it a stand out in the garden. Full sun, well-drained soils. Clump forming.
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When planning your yard, it’s necessary to think years forward. Home landscaping is not as difficult as you’ll suppose, but it requires patience. Here’s tips on how to get begin planning a sensible home landscape that may develop extra beautiful over time. For crop rotation to be most effective, DO NOT plant an area with greens or cowl crops/green manures from the identical plant family greater than once each three to four years. This size of crop rotation can be difficult to achieve in small gardens, however even altering plant families grown in an area of a garden from 12 months to year is helpful in managing insect pests and diseases. To help in planning crop rotations, hold a garden log or map as a reminder of the place greens are planted every year.
Michael Tebb and his group put their special contact on every part of the back yard that Peter Koenig laid out in design. If your own home is feeling slightly drab proper now, it may be time for a change. But that doesn’t mean that you have to repaint, or in any other case fix the interior. Instead think outside the box — to your front and back yards!
After all, landscaping is a practical yet personal process, and you need the outcome to be wonderful. What could possibly be extra rewarding than designing your house’s landscape, remodeling your plans into actuality, and having fun with the results for years to come? Trends … Read More


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Utilizing solar garden lights is an excellent way to illuminate those areas with no use of electricity. Solar garden lighting is inexpensive and easy to set up. They just have to be installed in areas with plenty of sunlight throughout the daylight hours. Solar lights can be utilized in a variety of ways, including accent lighting, pathway lighting, and glistening.
Solar garden or pole lights for your yard must be visible by the sun throughout the daytime hours to take in the sunlight's energy to be able to glow in the evening hours. You can also improve safety with solar pole lights.
The installation of solar patio lights can be a great way to alter the look of your lawn, landscape, or even your garden. Since they're inexpensive and simple to set up, they offer many options to make use of the lights. They are available in various dimensions and shapes.
Some can be changed to different colors of light. They provide an option to draw attention to outdoor decorations and lounge areas as well as eating areas. When the first solar lights appeared on the scene, they were with stakes and people utilized them for pathway lighting. Nowadays, you can get them mounted on tall poles that resemble lanterns.
Solar lamps are constructed of the same materials used in traditional fixtures, making them extremely durable. Solar garden lights don't cost anything to run since they draw their energy from the sun.


Oyster Limestone Cobblestones
Oyster Limestone Cobblestones are a popular choice amongst our cobblestone range.
A durable and exotic product featuring beautiful grey tones and earthy brown colour variations, our Oyster Limestone has a very warm and European look and feel. The tumbled and acid washed surface offers a smooth anti-slip finish preferred by landscape designers and architects alike. Oyster Limestone cobblestones are supplied with a mesh backing or loose, which make it a versatile product to use.
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Description: Peach Crisp is part of the “Crisp Series” introduced in 2010. This gorgeous, highly ruffled peach to amber leafed plant will add instant color and interest to your garden. It prefers full sun and good drainage. It prefers to be dry rather than too wet once established. It looks terrific in a container or as a border. It is deer and rabbit resistant!!


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Fargesia 'Jiuzhaigou 1'
Fargesia robusta 'Campbell'
Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl'
Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Holochrysa'
Phyllostachys nigra 'Henonis'
Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'
Nandina domestica 'Woods Dwarf'
Schizophragma hyd. 'Shiro Fuka fukurin fu'
Kalopanax septemlobus syn pictus
Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis 'Huangwenzhu'
Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'
Cordyline australis 'Pink Champagne'
Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'
Dryopteris buschiana (crassirhizoma)
Araucaria araucana Monkey Puzzle Tree
The Monkey Puzzle Tree is instantly recognisable and a well known feature in many gardens throughout the country. Botanically known as Araucaria araucana, the Money Puzzle Tree originates from Chile where it grows in impressive forest groups. Ara...
Clematis armandii, the evergreen Clematis, originates from China and is a vigorous climber. With clusters of beautifully scented white flowers, being produced in abundance from March until May, the flowers are set off against the long, dark green lea...
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom'
A vigorous evergreen climber with saucer-shaped, almost citrus scented, very pale, pink flowers, with cream anthers in April/May. The large ovate leaves have an attractive shiney leathery appearrance and being a relatively fast grower this is a use...
Cotinus 'Dusky Maiden'
Position: Full sun to part shade Soil: Well-drained or moist but well-drained Eventual Size: 1.5m x 1.5m metres but can be pruned Habit: Bushy deciduous shrub Foliage: Round, purple leaves Common Names: Smoke bush 'Dusky Maiden' ...
Smoke Bush 'Grace'. A bushy tree or shrub with large rounded, soft purple leaves, turning red in autumn. Pink coloured, plume-like inflorescences, give a smoke like effect. Height 6m. Spread 5m. Flower colour Pink. Flowers from June to August. Decidu...
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' This is an upright, dense, fastigate male variety which can eventually reach 10m high. It will make a great specimen tree for the garden and because of its regular narrow habit, they also look good planted along sid...
Hardy Banana Tree
Musa basjoo, often known as the Japanese hardy banana is indeed a banana plant you can successfully grow out doors in the U.K. Originally considered to have originated from the Japanese islands of Ryukyu it's now known to have first been discovered...
Phyllostachys bissetii or as it's sometimes called David Bisset bamboo is a striking bamboo very garden worthy bamboo. Bissettii is extremely useful as a bamboo that alway looks fresh and healthy with its glossy deep green canes which when young are...
Phyllostachys nigra or the Black Bamboo has to be the most popular and best known of all bamboos. The shiny jet black canes reach can reach to 4 or 5 metres in height and are covered in masses of lush green dainty leaves. The black bamboo is probably...
Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis 'Huangwenzhu'
Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo
Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis 'Huangwenzhu' is one of the more spectacular giant bamboos you can grow in the U.K it produces thick sturdy canes or culms as they are correctly known which can reach at least 8 metres high and be 7cm in diameter. T...
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'
Rice Paper Plant
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular architectural, hardy, exotic plants possible to grow here in the U.K. With perhaps the largest leaves of any other woody plant grown here "Rex' certainly makes it's presence felt i...
Trachycarpus fortunei, the Chusan Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm or just Windmill Palm, as they are often called, is without doubt the most important palm suitable for cooler temperate gardens. Here in the U.K Trachycarpus fortunei or ‘Trachys’ as ...
A cross dating to 1955 between V. rhytidophyllum and V. utile, from Prague Municipal Gardens. Has beautiful large heads of pink buds opening to pink white flowerheads, gently fragrant up to 10cm across. Evergreen, waxy, dark green, deeply veined le...
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'
Carlesii Viburnum 'Aurora' 'in Dutch "snowball," is a medium-sized semi-evergreen shrub with round upright form. Aurora blooms in April and May generously with strongly scented pink flowers that open from red buds. The efflorescence is sometimes pink...
Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'
A particularly lovely shrub with abundant, most attractive flowers from May. The round heads are made up of masses of trumpet shaped flowers, lime green in bud turning cream then pure white as they open. Leaves are toothed and bright green, turning...
Wollemia nobilis (Wollemi pine) Foliage: Evergreen Habit: Bushy Hardiness: Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5) Foliage Colour: Green Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Aspect: North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing Exposure: Shel...


Every garden design at Hoerr Schaudt is unique—and so are each of their stories. Today we take a deeper look how a modern landscape completed the extensive redesign of this mid-century modern home.
Even before transformation of the interior and exterior began, the home had an enviable, but under-utilized asset: its location right on the bluff of Lake Michigan—and the spectacular views that came along with it. But although there were plenty of windows, the outdoor living space did not make the best of its location and the landscape design didn’t respond to the modern architectural style of the home.
As Doug Hoerr said in a LUXE Magazine piece about the home, “It made more sense to beef up the bluff and move the pool lakeside, even though it was a huge, technically demanding undertaking. But it opened up the entire back of the house to the lake and changed the way it lives.”
Did someone say “technically demanding?”


Discover the serene beauty of Naish Park, nestled in the heart of Balclutha, complete with a peaceful duck pond, children’s playground, bike park, dog park, and charming aviary. But that's not all - this central green space also serves as the gateway to the renowned Blair Athol Walkway.
Meandering along the magnificent Clutha Mata-Au River, Blair Athol Walkway can be found at the rear of Naish Park. This leisurely stroll (or cycle) spans six kilometres and offers a glimpse of the area's diverse flora and fauna, including a spectacular showcase of vibrant rhododendrons in Spring. Access to the park is off Charlotte Street. Learn more about what to explore in Balclutha here.


Landscaping your home isn’t as hard as other people make it out to be. You can do a lot of the work yourself if you desire, or there are a multitude of services that will perform the basic maintenance for you. This article will highlight the different reasons and ways that you can better your home through landscaping.
To help you landscape your home garden, draw a sketch before beginning your plans. By sketching out the details of your space with accurate scaling, you will get a better perspective on what you can fit into your space, what types of plants or accessories are appropriate and the various layout options you can experiment with.
To update your landscaping, try to re-edge your flowers with soft curves. Curved beds look more contemporary and visually striking than straight-edged beds. Having fresh cut edges will make a huge impact on the way your lawn looks. Continue reading


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Popular types and varieties of deren for summer cottages
At the summer cottage, you can grow different types and varieties of deren. This plant looks neat and beautiful, while the shrubs are not demanding to care for and easily tolerate both drought and frost. Due to the variety of species, you can create a unique landscape design. The genus Derain unites about 45 species growing in temperate climates.
Characteristics of the offspring deren
Derain offspring is called so due to the ability to give a large number of shoots, or root suckers. This feature gives the deren bushes a crumbling shape. The height of the bush is up to 3.5 m.This plant has long branches, large oval-shaped leaves, shiny flexible shoots.
From the fourth to fifth year, the offspring sow blooms. This happens in May. Flowering is accompanied by the appearance of milky white inflorescences. In autumn, they turn into juicy blue-white fruits. The diameter of the crown of the offspring deren is equal to the height of the bush.
The decorative season of this type of shrub is not limited to any one season of the year: it lasts all year round..
The decorative forms of the offspring deren are:
- Flaviramea (shoots are green or yellow);
- Winter Flame (shoots have a pronounced yellow color);
- White Gold (feature – white border on the leaves and yellow-white flowers).
Features of blooming deren
Blooming derain is a symbol of two US states – North Carolina and Virginia. This species is appreciated for its beautiful large flowers that appear on the branches early enough: in the south – in mid-April, in the north – in early May.
Blooming Derain (also called Cornus Florida) grows in the form of a tree. Height – from 50 cm to 1.2 m, but individual bushes can reach 10 m in length. The leaves of this species are green, with a fringe on the lower part. In autumn they turn red-brown..
Fruits appear in late summer or September. They are small in size, painted red-orange..
The most famous varieties of this type of deren are Cherokee Chef, Rubra, Cherokee Princess.
Types and varieties of white deren
Another description is the white dogwood variety. It is also called white dogwood. In Western countries, the shrub is called a dog tree. This is due to the fact that its fruits resemble wolf berries. White turf is adapted to the harsh Russian winters. The shrub reaches up to three meters in height.
This type of bush has spreading branches, the bark of which is painted in a coral color. The leaves are dark green, the flowers are white. The latter appear from the beginning of summer and remain until autumn. The fruits appear in the same period and are first white, and as they ripen, they become slightly bluish.
This variety of white turf has spreading branches. Flowering begins in May and ends at the end of June. The leaves are green with a wide white border. In early autumn, blue berries ripen. This variety is frost and drought resistant, shade tolerant. Due to its external characteristics, this plant is also known as silvery-bordered turf..
Derain white Gouchaultii is a deciduous shrub with a wide crown, the diameter of which reaches 3 m, as well as the height of the trunk. The leaves of the shrub are green, with a wide yellow border. Blooms in May. Derain Alba Gauchaulty has small white flowers that are collected in large inflorescences. The variety is shade-tolerant, but grows much better in areas exposed to sunlight.
This variety differs from other representatives of white deren in height, which does not exceed 1.5 m. The shoots have a cherry tint, the leaves are green, with a wide yellow border. During the flowering period, yellow flowers appear. The fruits ripen in September. Are white and turn blue as they mature.
This variety is considered one of the most beautiful among the representatives of the Derain genus. A distinctive feature of this shrub is a wide crown of an unusual shape: its main branches are raised funnel-shaped, and young shoots are arranged horizontally, in tiers, one above the other..
The place of distribution of this variety of deren is China and Japan, where trees can be found in dry forests and on mountain slopes. That is why the Coase derain is called Japanese or Chinese..
Coase begins to bloom at the end of May. The inflorescences of this shrub are yellow-green, collected in heads, each of which is 6 cm in diameter.Around each head there are large bracts – modified leaves.
The leaves of the Chinese deren Coase are long – up to 10 cm, wavy, have an ovoid shape. Unlike the Japanese variety, the fruits and leaves of this species are larger.
In September and October, fruits of a rich dark pink color, the size of a paradise apple, appear on the bushes..
Characteristics of red turf
This variety of dogwood has a bright color that makes it stand out from the rest of the shrubs. Another name is blood-red svidina. Red turf is widespread in Europe.
The shrub reaches a height of four meters. The leaves are ovoid. In summer they are green, in autumn they are intensely red or wine-colored. The shoots are also green at first, but gradually acquire a brownish-red color. The flowers are white, the fruits of this variety of deren are black and blue, up to 8 mm in diameter, as can be seen in the photo.
The denser the shade under which the red dogwood grows, the less intense its memorable color..
You can find out what the Aurea deren looks like with the help of this photo. Derain Aurea (also known as White Derain) is native to the Far East. The height of the shrub is 2 m, the crown diameter is about 2.5 m.
The leaves of the Aurea species are large and wide. At the beginning of summer, they have a burgundy-brown color, then the dogwood becomes lemon yellow, and closer to autumn the foliage turns red.
The bush is lush, has many branches. The flowers are small, creamy white, with a pleasant nectar aroma. Flowering begins in June, and if the summer was warm and humid, it may repeat in September..
Description of the common tree species
Common dogwood (also male dogwood) is a shrub that reaches a height of 3 to 8 m. In early spring, the tree is covered with a large number of umbrellas, in which there are many yellow small flowers. Flowering lasts about 14 days.
In favorable conditions, this type of dogwood grows up to 250 years..
Ripe fruits of common turf are coral red in color. There are such subspecies of this variety as golden-speckled turf, silvery-variegated turf, cream-spotted.
Derain in landscape design and the practical benefits of a shrub
A variety of species and varieties of deren, as well as the year-round decorativeness of this shrub, allows you to create unique landscape designs.
Beautiful and well-groomed trimmed hedges are formed from deren. Chrysanthemums and other perennial plants stand out well against their background..
In addition to aesthetic properties, dogwood can also be beneficial. The useful properties of dogwood include the following:
- If the garden is visible from all directions or is exposed to winds from all directions, then planting a dense hedge of turf would be the right solution. She will protect more capricious plants from the wind and hide the garden from outsiders..
- To protect and strengthen the soil, as well as protect the soil in the area of the slope from landslides, it is also worth planting sod. He has strong roots and dense growth.
- Derain is an excellent solution for those who want to make the garden unusual and bright and at the same time do not have a lot of time to take care of plants and trees. Dogwood is undemanding: it does not require special lighting or soil type, it lends itself well to cutting and crown formation.
- The plant does not interfere with the development of other garden plants and trees. In addition, the tree looks neat and beautiful at any time of the year..
Many species and varieties of deren are known, which makes it possible to successfully use this shrub in landscape design. Derain is not a houseplant. Depending on the variety, the leaves and flowers, the fruits of the dogwood have different shades. Deer shrubs are unpretentious to growing conditions and do not require special care.


How to build a basic staircase for a sloped yard
Do you have a slope in your yard that is difficult to climb and slippery when wet? If so, a basic outdoor staircase could be a great project to help improve accessibility in your yard. We have outlined a basic landscaping staircase project with step by step instructions to have you on your way.
First things first, you will need to measure the area’s length and height to approximate the number of steps you require and each stair tread’s depth.
Measuring and cutting the timber
When measuring the timber for each step’s depth before cutting allow for 3x the width of the sleeper extra on each side as each step side will be recessed into the slope and the other end will sit on the sleeper below it.
For the sides of the steps, we will use two sleepers recessed into the ground to stabilise the steps’ side and create a stable level foundation for the steps above.
Mark out the area where your steps will be placed with landscaping chalk paint. Cut sleepers to size. If the bottom of your staircase isn’t a level surface, you will need to create one, this can be done by building up the soil in the area or building an additional sleeper foundation under the final step.
Use a trenching shovel to dig a small trench into the slope. The sleeper should fit into the trench with 2 sleeper widths lengths protruding out the end which will sit on the step below it. Repeat for the opposite side
Ensure the trench is just below flush with the ground or sleeper in front and use crusher dust and a spirit level to create a level bed that is flush with the ground or sleeper in front. Tip: Use the sleeper as a tamper to hit the crusher down and help create a compact level surface. Repeat for the opposite side
Place the sleeper pieces for the step sides into place in the trench and sitting on the sleeper in front. Butt the sleeper piece for the front up against the sides. Secure with two screws into each side coming in from angle off the side to allow space for the rebar pin in step four.
Use a hammer drill with a wood auger bit to drill from the top through the edge of the front sleeper into the ground or the sleeper side it is sitting on.
Place rebar length into the predrilled hole and use a sledgehammer to drive the rebar through the sleeper into the ground or sleeper below. This is used as a pin to secure the steps together and stop the movement.
Repeat step one to four for each step required.
Backfill steps with a product like bedding sand gravel and top off with crusher dust. Using products that provide great drainage and minimising moisture sitting against the timber slippers will prolong your staircase’s life by helping to prevent wood rot.
Looking for the products to build your garden steps? contact Wellers Hill Hardware & Landscape Supplies based in the Brisbane Southside on (07) 3848 1682.
Disclaimer: Follow at your own risk. This is simply a guide and will not be suitable for every situation.


Tree barks are sometimes overlooked in planning a garden. Yet they can be one of the most attractive, permanent features, giving year round interest and…
They are fully hardy. You will need to plant in a sunny position in any moist and well drained soil; some species will prefer acidic soil. The young trees should be transplanted in the autumn.
Propagation is by grafting in late winter or by softwood cuttings in the early summer.
Pests, diseases or disorders
Aphids, sawfly, honey fungus and mildew may cause problems.


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Backyards are what you make them. Use the space to create the perfect spot for you and your family.
A space meant for barbecues. Do you enjoy having friends and family over to soak up the sun and grill up some goodness?
A super fun playground for kids. Do you have little kiddos who would love to have a place of their own in the backyard?
A quiet retreat. How about having an outside oasis to relax with a delightful book after a long day?
Your backyard is yours to transform in any way you wish. However, no matter what you decide to turn it into, you are likely going to want some soft green grass under your feet – especially if you decide to use the space for entertaining purposes. Think about it – how eye-pleasing would your guests find a yard full of brown grass, dirt, and weeds? And let’s not even talk about how messy things could get if a little rain turned that dirt to mud!
Artificial turf can be the first step to taking your vision and making it a reality – without the chance for mud. This artificial grass always boasts a healthy green appearance and feels so real to bare feet. The fact that it requires no maintenance – no mowing, watering, or fertilizing – means that you will have more time to enjoy your backyard, in any way you wish!


The driveway to this 4 acre farmhouse is cobbled with Raj Green Sandstone moving towards the Goa Sandstone and Teracotta Slate clad facade. The feature walls and backdrops to sit-outs are covered with a combination of grooved and chiseled Sandstone and Pietra Dura Mosaics. Water cascade from uneven height pillars in Forest Brown are the focal point of this farmhouse.
Architect: Samak Landscape
Duration: 06 months
Material Used: Raj Green Cobbles, Forest Brown, Etah Gold Antique, Classic Gold (Shotblasted), Varied Mosaics, Goa Sandstone, Terra cotta Slate.


This year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, a designer who changed the national landscape and created a style which has shaped people’s picture of the quintessential English countryside. As the first ever celebration of Brown’s extensive works, the Capability Brown Festival 2016 brings together a huge range of events, openings and exhibitions. To mark the 300th anniversary of ‘Capability’ Brown and in celebration of England’s many fabulous gardens, landscapes and events, VisitEngland is promoting ‘Year of the English Garden’ for 2016. Gardens are one of England’s greatest attractions for overseas and domestic visitors. Internationally, more than half of holiday visits include a trip to a park or garden, second only to shopping as an activity. Research shows that one in five English residents (18%) visited a garden on their last break in England. We are lucky to have some incredible gardens nearby including Blenheim Palace, For some other great local garden click here. The National Garden Scheme donates millions to charity as well as enabling you to get out and see beautiful floral arrangements up and down the country.
2016 The Year of the English Garden


The Courtyard Wall Fountain makes a charming accent for your garden setting. Allow the soothing mixture of water in motion and ornate detail to create the perfect focal point for your setting. Shown in the Ochre finish. Because each fountain is hand finished, finish accents may vary from piece to piece, giving each piece a unique, one-of-a-kind character. Includes a whisper-quiet UL-listed pump. No plumbing is required. Water recirculates within the fountain. Plugs into any standard 3-prong household electrical outlet.


Back to Nature Home & Garden
A Back to Nature sign communicates the homeowners’ pride in their domain, that their property of any size is a treasured estate. It means our design team and skilled artisans have recently worked on-site, transforming the landscape with a spectacular pool, heirloom stone wall, peaceful patio or lush garden that delights through the seasons. Long
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Nowadays, there are a lot of natural and man-made paving options that you can choose from. But it seems that the natural beauty of sandstone paving always stands out. It is the reason why its popularity has continued to endure over the centuries. Sandstone pavings are widely used all over the world, whether in public spaces or private gardens. Here, we will find out why most consumers are opting for sandstone in creating their amazing outdoor spaces.
Where Does Sandstone Come From?
Sandstone is a certain type of sedimentary rock made of tiny grains of rocks and minerals mixed with mud formed at the bottom of rivers, lakes, and seas a long time ago. Now, natural sandstone is considered one of the most popular types of rock. Large quantities of sandstone can be found in different locations worldwide, including India, Africa, Europe, Australia, and America.
Aside from its natural beauty, here are some of the relevant reasons why sandstone is one of the popular options for paving patios, paths, and terraces worldwide.
Sandstone Pavings are Durable.
Sandstone is long-lasting and harder compared to other man-made alternatives. It is not as hard as other natural stones such as marble or granite, but it is still durable enough to last for many years. Since it is not as hard compared to other natural stones, it will be easier to cut or carve into unique shapes.
Sandstone Slabs are Replaceable.
Sandstone is a natural stone that has various tones and textures, making each slab unique. It means that whenever an individual slab gets damaged, it can be removed and replaced right away without worrying if it will match.
Sandstone Pavings are Environmentally Friendly.
Man-made paving materials undergo an intensive production process which can be harmful to the environment. On the other hand, quarrying for natural stone such as sandstone is more environmentally friendly. Since sandstone slabs are durable, you easily recycle and reuse them anywhere. Certainly, your sandstone slabs will never end up in a landfill.
Sandstone Pavings are Non-Slip.
Because of their grainy texture, sandstone slabs are naturally slip-resistant. In other words, they are perfect in rainy areas and in other parts of your garden, which usually gets wet such as the surroundings of your outdoor pool.
Natural Sandstone Comes in Different Shades and Colors
Sandstone paving varies a lot since sand shades from the different parts of the world also vary. It means that you will have many choices such as bright reds, rich golds, exquisite beiges, dark browns and anything in between!
Sandstone Pavings Require Low Maintenance
After installing your slabs, it would be very easy to maintain. Although it will weather over time, keep in mind that this is one of the eye-catching features of natural stone paving. If it is frequently exposed to elements or placed in high traffic areas, it is recommended that you seal the sandstone often.
Sandstone Pavings are Affordable.
Surprisingly, sandstone is more affordable than the other types of natural stones, such as marble and granite. In other words, you can enjoy the natural beauty of sandstone on your patio or path without destroying your budget.
Sandstone pavings look very natural, are environmentally friendly, slip-resistant, replaceable, durable, low-maintenance and come in different shades and colours. That is why it is not surprising that it remains a popular option for outdoor paving.


Yellow Flag Iris - See Restrictions
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THIS PLANT CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO CT, ID, IL, IN, MA, MT, NY, OR, VT, WA - know your state laws. Never release these plants into public lakes or waterways.
Enjoy canary yellow spring flowers above 3' to 4' vertical green foliage. Yellow Flag iris is very hardy and a strong grower. Plant in a large container, as the rhizome grows fairly fast and large.
Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus)
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
Height: 3' to 4' - Spread: 24" to 30"
Water Depth: Moist Soil or water up to 6" above the crown (Maximum water depth is for mature bog plants)
PLANTING CONTAINER: We recommend a 2 gallon solid planting container or a medium planting bag.
For in depth planting instructions visit our Bog Plant Planting Instructions page.


The Victorian Government will provide over $30 million in funding to plant millions of native trees and plants and complete land restoration and protection work on private land across Victoria. This investment will attract co-investment to generate opportunities for regional communities and new income streams for landowners.
Cassinia Environmental is the Victorian Government's preferred delivery partner to transform 20,000 hectares of private land - about 10,000 Melbourne Cricket Grounds worth - into healthy, natural habitat for native wildlife. Cassinia is currently working with their partners to finalise the project implementation plan, ahead of recruiting landowners to participate in the program.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting program and own private land in Victoria with at least 10 hectares of land suitable for revegetation, you can express your interest now by clicking on the button below.
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Design & Dignity Projects
At its simplest Design & Dignity aims to create warm, welcoming and dignified environments in hospitals for people at the end of their lives. But Design & Dignity is also about inspiring hospital staff and designers to create places of beauty through ‘exemplar’ projects.
‘Exemplar projects’ can be achieved through the careful use of colour, lighting, artwork, acoustics, fabrics, furnishing and planting. Exemplar projects should include ‘something beautiful’ as a focal point to the space, such as a piece of artwork, sculpture or if space permits a small garden. The rooms should be inspiring, places of beauty.
With Design & Dignity projects well underway throughout the country we are beginning to see cluttered rooms and dreary facilities transformed into tranquil spaces where families may gather or can be with a deceased relative in appropriate surroundings.
Projects completed to date include:
- family rooms on medical wards that can be used to break bad news or as a place of retreat
- mortuary renovations
- viewing suites in the Emergency Department, where the bereaved can be with their deceased loved one
“This building has. . . given us a space that is dignified, that is bright, that is airy, that’s embracing of all religions and none”
Margaret McKiernan, Director of Nursing, Mercy University Hospital


As of a couple of years ago, around 85% of people are now thinking more sustainably when making purchases. More and more people are aware of how their actions impact the environment and the future of the world.
One way to be more sustainable when making purchases is to think about making changes to your home with rainwater harvesting architecture. This can help benefit you and the environment in so many ways.
Are you curious to learn more about rainwater harvesting architecture, what it is exactly, and what the benefits are? Keep reading to learn more about this drought-tolerant landscape design.
What Is Rainwater Harvesting Architecture?
Rainwater harvesting architecture refers to how the rainwater system is constructed and designed to capture rainwater and store it for a later use.
To set this up, there is the installation of a collection system. Typically, this can be seen as a roof or gutter system to drain rainwater into a larger storage tank or reservoir that holds it.
Sometimes, this rainwater harvesting architecture can include specific treatment systems to purify the water for drinking. It may even include something to use for draining distribution systems to transport water elsewhere.
More About Drought-Tolerant Landscape Design in Your Home
A specific rainwater harvesting architecture will differ based on the needs of a particular location where the rainwater harvesting is set up. This is usually dependent on the frequency of rainfall as well as the size of the rock drainage landscaping barrels.
Whether the area is urban or rural, it can be set up in both areas as a sustainable resource to be there for various uses such as irrigation, landscaping, or even domestic use.
Some rain barrels ideas are beautiful as well, so you can make your landscape design exactly how you want it to look!
Benefits of Rain Harvesting Architecture for Your Home
There are so many different benefits of rain harvesting architecture as well. Here are some of the many benefits that you can have from rain harvesting.
Obviously, the biggest benefit of rainwater harvesting architecture is that it retains water from all rainfalls. This happens every time it rains, therefore saving you money on your own water supply.
It doesn't require money to harvest this water (other than the upfront cost) and it doesn't require a lot of energy either.
Rain harvested provides some of the least polluted water resources. It is also much cheaper to treat than typical water sources as well!
Increases Property Value
If you are thinking about selling your home soon or even the distant future, adding a rain-harvesting architecture system to your home can increase your home's value.
This is because you have a sustainable water and storage system in the home which will benefit the next homeowner as well.
Creating a rain harvesting system has many other benefits as well. These include:
• Reduces extreme rain flows and erosion of property
• Reduces sanitary sewer overflows
• Reduces potable water demand because of the sustainable practice
Types of Rain Chain Drainage Designs
Luckily, you do not have to choose a one-size-fits-all rain chain drainage system. You can choose one that fits your home and what you want it to look like.
For instance, you can choose an inverted roof that gives your home a unique look but also collects rainwater at the same time. The rain will drain into a cistern for storage in this type of design.
There are many different roof designs that can collect rainwater. Typically, they are collected into cisterns or rain barrels. This is dependent on the amount of water that you plan to collect.
However, not only will these systems collect rainwater, but they also work to help your landscape design. They will reduce flooding and erosion in the area that you are in. Not only that, but they can also improve water quality as well as reduce water bills since you are using natural resources for your water supply.
Create a Zen Space
If you want your water supply and rain chain to look architecturally sound with your space, consider creating a zen-like space with a traditional rain chain.
This can create the sound of trickling water as well as look beautiful while doing its job.
This is a great design if you are going for a minimalist theme in your house.
Create a Rain Chain Design That Hides the Rain Collection
If you don't want to make your rain chain easily noticeable by going all the way to the rain drain collection of water, then you can make it go below your patio. This is a beautiful design above the patio, but you are still hiding the collection of water below the patio.
This is also a great design mechanism as it helps you to avoid pooling water on your deck or patio.
Rainwater Harvesting Architecture
Drought-tolerant landscaping is becoming much more popular these days. That's because more and more people are trying to figure out ways to be more sustainable. And one way to do that is by coming up with rainwater harvesting architecture for your home.
If you are thinking about moving soon and want to incorporate this into your next home, let us help you with your move so you can focus on your new house design! Contact us at College Hunks Hauling Junk to get pricing.


By Nathalia Pereira. stones. Published at Tuesday, February 05th, 2019 - 21:38:01 PM.
It should have been relatively easy, the area was quite well watered since we have had torrents of rain almost every other day. But the rain just anchored the various plants more firmly and lengthened the root systems. My ’just pulling plan’ did not have a chance. I tried an old kitchen knife, a pair of long bladed shears, my fingers, tips of the garden fork. None of these were at all efficient or good enough.
There are various paving stones available in the stone market. There are many of them which come with life long warranty as well. It is interesting as such a warranty does not come with any type of pavement. So, you do not need to worry about anything because first, this kind of pavement is durable and second, because even if there is slight wear and tear then there is life long warranty. One can choose from this range as per individual budget.
There is a huge assortment of features that are distinctive to the origin of the natural paving stones but they all have a flat surface that is finished. This surface can be a rough or smooth, fine or course finished but it will be flat. Commonly the natural stones are put together into geometrical yet precise patterns. Some pavers prefer to leave the sides irregular to give the paving more interest.
A great way to enhance the look of your driveway is by using interlocking paving stones. Besides looking great, these stones are also very cost-effective, durable and easy to repair. Interlocking paving stones are getting very popular these days and their technology has improved a lot compared to the past.
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Cornerstone European Hornbeam
A Bold Spring Nursery original with 'cubed' tops for aerial hedging and other sculptured landscapes. We have had so many clients select Cornerstone for an aerial hedge that we decided to help them speed up the process and start the hedge-works here in the nursery. With an eye-catching shape and handsome dark green leaves, this Carpinus will add value to any landscape. The parent tree was originally grown from seed collected by the National Arboretum. The final selection was made by renowned researcher, Will Corley in Middle Georgia and it exhibits the best heat tolerance of the species. Carpinus betulus Cornerstone is another NEW introduction, exclusive to Bold Spring Nursery.


Creating a Mid-Century Modern Landscape Design
Hide CaptionShow CaptionBefore the redesign, this patio wasn't suitable for entertaining.
Mercedes Agpaoa thinks that there's not enough seating in her backyard, that her patio is plain and that her lawn needs help. Her husband, Anthony, surprises her with a backyard makeover care of host Susie Coelho and her Outer Spaces
team! Designer Brian Toffoli helps create a mid-century modern yard for the Agpaoas that includes an abundance of seating, a new wet bar and an extended patio space.
This patio is bare, cold and too small for entertaining, and the patchy lawn is in need of some serious care. Designer Brian Toffoli's plan includes geometric lines and a simple color palette for a retro feel.


Last week, Swarthmore Borough officials accepted the William H. Bates Memorial Award from the Delaware County Planning Commission. The award was awarded to Swarthmore for its Central Park, which was cited as an excellent example in planning, design, and land development. Representing Swarthmore were (left to right): Borough Council President David Grove, Borough Manager Jane Billings, Mayor Tim Kearney, along with County Planning Commission Chairman William C. Payne and Vice Chairman Thomas J. Judge. Plaques were presented to other partners in the project, including the Swarthmore Centennial Foundation, Catania Engineering, and CuetoKearneydesign.


There are several ways of starting or repairing a lawn including seeding, sod installation, and hydroseeding. However, to save on time and costs, most gardeners opt for hydroseeding. In detail, lets us look at how hydroseeding is done, and its pros and cons as compared to other methods.
Hydroseeding is the process of spraying grass seed mixed with water, fertilizer, and mulch over an area.
Most experts recommend this method as efficient for adding grass to dirt or a barren patch of lawn. A great percentage of seeds will evenly germinate and within a short period of time, you will be enjoying your lush green lawn.
Hydroseeding is best done by hiring a professional service, otherwise, you can do it yourself by renting the equipment from a lawn care company. While spring is a good time to do hydroseeding, it is important you determine the best conditions to plant your warm-season grasses or cool-season grasses.
After soil preparation by the technician or according to directions from a lawn care company, the mixture of seed, water, fertilizer, and mulch is sprayed on the soil.
The mulch helps seal in the moisture, bonds the seed to the soil, and also prevents the surface runoff from washing away the seed. The mulch is left to decompose on site to add extra nutrients to the soil.
After hydroseeding, the area should be kept wet consistently for the first two weeks—that means watering the area two to three times a day when it has not rained.
To ensure the seed is germinating properly, keep anyone away from the area including pets. You can do this by putting up flags or temporarily fencing the area until grass germinates.
Pros of hydroseeding
Hydroseeding comes with the following advantages over other methods
Hydroseeding is a way of starting a new lawn faster compared to basic grass seed. After spraying the seed mixture, you should expect to see germination taking place within five to seven days.
This is unlike to traditional seeding where grass germination takes between two and three weeks.
2. Less expensive
Although not instant, hydroseeding is less expensive as compared to sod. The cost typically ranges between sod and basic grass seed. Hydroseeding averages between $0.06 and $0.20 per square foot or $2,000 to $4,000 per acre.
Rolls of sod on the other hand range from $0.28 to $0.45 per square foot. The cost is even far less if you are repairing a bare patch in your lawn.
3. Adaptive to a mixture of seed
Sod limits you to one type of grass for your lawn. With hydroseeding, you can combine varieties of grass types for a highly versatile lawn.
Mixing various species of grasses in one lawn provides evergreen lush grasses year round which is tolerant to hardy conditions including pests and diseases.
4. Best for large spaces
Preparing a large area for sod or seed is highly labor and capital-intensive. Installing sod on large tracts is really pricey. Similarly, the traditional seed requires proper soil preparation and watering until plants germinate.
With hydroseeding, you can spray seeds on dirt and they will germinate perfectly without any problem. This makes you spend less in terms of preparation.
Cons of hydroseeding
While there are many potential benefits of hydroseeding, here is what is on the flip side:
1. Requires plenty of water
An enormous amount of water is used during and after seed spreading. This is unlike the other methods where watering is only done after laying sod or seed. A newly hydroseeded lawn requires watering two to three times a day depending on your climate.
2. Do it yourself hydroseeding is risky
Owning and operating a hydroseeding sprayer is not only expensive but also a risky affair. Most people who prefer DIY hydroseeding have to rent the equipment from a specialized company.
However, using the sprayer without knowledge may lead to mistakes that may cost your entire effort of starting a lawn.
It is easy to believe that adequate soil preparation is not a must when using hydroseeding, but the truth is, every step must be followed as instructed by the technician or a company you hire.
It is also good to know that seeds should only stay in the equipment for a specified period of time usually not more than one hour. This is to prevent it from getting damaged by the fertilizer and water in the mixture.
3. Not instant
After hydroseeding, you still have to be patient and wait for the grass to germinate and establish before you mow and enjoy your lawn. This is contrary to sod where you get a lawn almost instantly. You can also walk on the sod after installation. Although all these come with a higher budget.
The bottom line
Regardless of the method you choose for starting a lawn or repairing bare spots, watering should be done until the plants germinate and fully establish. After your first mowing, watering frequencies can be reduced but when done more volume of water is used.
Fertilization and weed control should also help your lawn to spread and thicken faster before summer or cold months set in.