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The photograph on the left is from the Ball Seed Company garden in West Chicago, Illinois and shows, more or less, a wildflower meadow. The middle photograph is from the Boerner Botanic Garden and reveals a curving walkway bordered by colourful plantings. The photograph on the fitting is from The Champaign County (Illinois) Master Gardener Demonstration Backyard and reveals an important … Read More
An elaborate, expensive, skilled landscape design is just not essential to garden success. There is a public misconception about garden design that it is about gardening – it is not. It’s about design; the manipulation and organisation of three-dimensional house. Crops play a part in this in fact, but so too does paving, lighting and drainage techniques. So while pretty flowers could contribute within the creation of one thing stunning, design involves spatial awareness, a little bit of human psychology and, as Steve Jobs once stated, “design is how it works”.
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Never underestimate the significance of a primary impression! Designing a backyard format could be actually simple. Exit into your yard where you wish to plant a garden and sketch out the area you could have accessible for planting. It does not matter if you can’t draw; no one apart from you ever has to see your backyard structure. If all you’ll be able to draw are easy squares, triangles and circles to represent plants-that’s high quality. In your garden format embody any current trees, vegetation and options you will have. Now draw in your raised beds, planters, flower beds or anything you need to add to your garden. Confer with your backyard sketch while you’re figuring out what sorts of plants you want to add and what number of you’ve room for.
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Particular sorts of gardens can be born out of necessity, or a design theme can offer inspiration and guidance. For those who’ve bought very younger children, it is value planning the structure of your garden and selecting onerous landscaping, surfaces, vegetation and play constructions to create a child-pleasant garden that not only fits your family now, however will be future-proofed, too.
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To further complement the more than $300 million that has been invested in Downtown Brooklyn by the City of New York, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) works with local stakeholders to advocate for streetscape improvements across the area. Below are highlights of some of our current projects:
BAM Park: DBP is working with elected officials to find funding to reopen this neglected city-owned park at the intersection of Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue. While former City Council member (now Public Advocate) Letitia James allocated $200,000 in capital toward the renovation of the park, it is estimated that the project will total $1.5 million. Over the next year, DBP will continue to build on the current allocation and advocate for moving this important project forward.
Flatbush Avenue: DBP is working with public officials to raise money for the extension of the Flatbush Avenue streetscape project south from Fulton Street to connect the center of the district to the new Barclays Center. Much of the design was already completed during the initial $23 million Flatbush Avenue project that began in 2009. The next phase, which is estimated to cost around $7 million, would run from Dekalb Avenue to 4th Avenue. The project would include a new median, sidewalks, benches, light poles, and plantings.
Fox Square: Conceptual design of the renovation of this pedestrian plaza at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Fulton Street is now complete. The New York City Economic Development Corporation and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT)-led design is now progressing toward final drawings while DBP collaborates with the agencies to seek approval for the release of construction funds.


Given the size of the new bridge and the amount of rain that can collect on it, a water control swale (channel) was constructed in between the approach structures on the east side of the Bridge Project. This swale serves to direct large volumes of stormwater run-off, especially after heavy rain events, such as last night and early this morning. During those types of downpours, there will be a build up of water in this swale.
The swale runs from near Pico Avenue toward the east tower and drains into a very large Austin sand vault for treatment. The stones in the waterway also blunt the water run-off that is carried down from the bridge deck’s drainage system, keeping it from eroding the ground beneath them.
In the photo below, there is a little stone swale from the first approach column on the left down to the main swale. Each of the columns has a stone ring around the base and a similar mini-swale. The flat surfaces of the bridge’s columns are so large that the rain striking them alone would cause significant ground erosion at the base without these mini-swales, which direct the water into the larger swale.
This type of swale does not exist on the west side of the Bridge Project because the approach structures are so close to each other, and there is no large gap between them.


Red flowers with yellow centers hang like drifts of softly illuminated lanterns in April and May. Excellent as a shady rock garden naturalizer, it also is quite content in average garden conditions. Occurs naturally in rich rocky woods, north-facing slopes, cliffs, ledges, pastures, and roadside banks. Native to all states east of the Rockies, except Louisiana.
Ledges, woods, and cliffs; Quebec to Manitoba south to Texas and Florida
Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)
Aquilegia canadensis is the larval host for the Columbine Duskywing butterfly (Erynnis lucilius). Pollinated by hummingbirds, which depend on Wild Columbine as an important source of early-season nectar. An old-fashioned garden plant, wild columbine has been cultivated in Europe and America since the mid-1600s.
Thrives in part to full shade in any well-drained soil. Plants tolerate full sun if temperatures are cool, but they prefer partial shade. They may go dormant in mid-summer if stressed by heat or drought but will emerge again in late winter.


Contrast adds visual appeal to design. Contrast can be achieved by varying color, texture, size, and shape of stone in building and landscape design.
Selecting finishes for your natural stone project can be overwhelming. Let HDG’s resident stone expert Erik Nelson smooth your project and ease your mind.
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This article demystifies the meaning of tiles being metric and rectified. This makes it easier for architects, designers, and specifiers to navigate the many choices of porcelain pavers sizes.
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Penny was referred to us from another garden designer and we were delighted with her plan for our courtyard garden.I have never used a garden designer before but her knowledge and passion for a design that worked for us was so good I would recommend her to anyone who was wary of using a designer for the first time. We loved what she did and are using our courtyard so much more.
We had Penny and her team along with the landscape Gardeners she recommended arrive to work on our garden October 2019. The garden was a blank canvas and within a couple of months it was transformed into something I never dreamed I would get. The design and landscaping is just incredible. Myself and my husband are new to gardening so Penny designed our garden with that in mind and we can not thank her enough! I just love my garden and I can’t wait for Penny to come back to visit and share her knowledge and give me lots more tips!
Every time anyone comes into our garden, they are left speechless due to the beautiful design and excellent planting. We have colour all year round and we get so much pleasure from our garden. Penny listened to our requirements and her design was superb, we have the perfect blend of soft and hard landscaping. Penny and her team come to do the maintenance on our garden and I look forward to their visits to share her knowledge and also have a fun catch up.
A friend recommended Penny to us when we were looking to re-do our garden. It’s small and a difficult shape. We wanted low maintenance and lots of colour. Penny came up with a really innovative design which, 3 years on, still brings me so much pleasure to look at. And yes, it’s low maintenance as well.


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With an on staff professional design team consisting of professional land surveyors, engineers, landscape architects, certified professionals in sediment and erosion control, level II design professionals, and our support personnel with over 100 years combines experience, we have a successful proven history. Our design team keeps up with current federal, state and local rules and regulations, as well as new technology to stay abreast of the latest market trends.


The Northeast Los Angeles Riverfront Collaborative (NELA RC) is an innovative, interdisciplinary partnership that aims to capture the energy of the Los Angeles River as a catalyst for implementing revitalization strategies and help Northeast Los Angeles communities to thrive. The five Northeast LA neighborhoods under study were Atwater Village, Elysian Valley, Cypress Park, Glassell Park and Lincoln Heights. The NELA RC process built upon the growing momentum efforts already underway to transform the River, and aimed to create a Riverfront District as a focal point of community revitalization, sustainable civic engagement, and economic growth for the entire city. The input gathered from public meetings will feed into a City of Los Angeles-sponsored District Vision Plan and Economic Development Implementation Strategy document. The Robert Group, as a sub-consultant to Mia Lehrer and Associates, led the outreach and public participation efforts for the series of Placemaking Workshops, NELA Bus Tour, and Open House. TRG coordinated logistics for seven community meetings, a bus tour of the five neighborhoods and a community Open House to gather feedback on the draft document. In the effort, TRG managed the project Facebook page, utilized EventBrite as an RSVP mechanism, and led a coordinated effort to engage area stakeholders such as business owners, neighborhood council and neighborhood watch members, residents, students and community organizations.
To read more about NELA RC, click here.


For over 150 years, the Stony Creek Quarry in Branford, Connecticut, USA has served as the authentic source of Stony Creek Granite for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, The Smithsonian, Columbia University, and hundreds of other buildings, landscape projects and iconic landmarks around the country and beyond.
Architects and Landscape Architects are still designing with our granite. Many of them do not realize how unique the quarry is until they come for a visit. It’s the only way they may experience the passion and expertise that we put into harvesting the perfect block for a project. It is a worthwhile e
xperience that will certainly expand our collaborative opportunites and enhance your design possibilities.


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Your back yard may have a pool, a water feature, a playhouse, a patio or a deck, a firepit or even a flower garden and we have a solution to make each of them bright and visible at night.
There are plenty of lighting options for your back yard that can be applied in so many ways. We know how to take each element that you’ve invested time and energy in and give you the ability to enjoy it all year long.
If you are throwing a late-night summer pool party, the lighting should be warm and subtle so everybody sees where they’re going and can enjoy all the aspects of your back yard without feeling like they’re standing in a lit parking lot.
If you have a deck, we can illuminate the railing and stairs for the safety of you and your guests. Our fixtures also highlight the beauty of both, the material and the design you’ve chosen for the deck itself.
We offer solutions for the pathways leading back from the front yard, or trails leading to a gazebo – any hideaway you’ve created for yourself or your family.
Lighting a water feature is perhaps one of the most rewarding view for a human’s eye due to the nature of seeing the lights shine through the water, both moving and still. We have experience in putting lights in various water features, from tiny fountains to two-story high waterfalls with falls and curves and landscaping all throughout. Our favorite is using blue or color changing lighting to create an amazing “Wow!” factor.
Do you have an outdoor cooking area? We often use cap lighting that hides under the front lip of a countertop and shines light down the counter and onto the deck or patio area. We also utilize these hardscape fixtures for retaining walls, other concrete/wood surfaces and even downlighting from 25 or 30 feet up a tree or structure.
A fire pit is the place to be, especially on chilly fall evenings. Whether you’re having friends over for drinks or the kids are making s’mores, safety around the fire pit goes a long way to ensuring you keep having a great time and enjoying the atmosphere.
Our main goal is to take any and every element of your back yard and unify them for a beautiful nighttime experience that you can enjoy for years to come.
Call us at 314 332-2030 to get a free quote or schedule an appointment below.


Like that this cabana is small yet functional Nice pool cabana. The floor space looks a little under scale but I love the materials and design of the structure. Pinned to Garden Design - Outdoor Living by Darin Bradbury.
Healthy Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing Gimme Delicious @ INSTRUCTIONS Place all the ingridents In a food processor or blender. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times. Thin the salad dressing out with about ⅓ cup water


July may have been balmy here, but in Madeira David Overend finds a garden where tropical plants are really flourishing.
I took a cable car to a garden. Most people would have got in the car, caught a bus, even walked, but I caught a cable car.
This garden, however, was a bit different – an inspiring garden in a stupendous position overlooking the Madeiran capital of Funchal.
Monte Palace Tropical Garden has its origins back in the 18th century, when the British consul of the time bought the land to the south of the town’s famous church and built himself a stunning estate.
Fast forward a couple of centuries and the Jose Berardo Foundation, took charge and spent a lot of time and money turning the estate into 70,000 square metres of paradise; a monumental, sloping garden packed with a luxuriant mixture of tropical and indigenous plants.
There are 100,000 different species of plants with a section reserved for the local species from the Laurisilva forest, with some nearly extinct species known as the Mocanu. The garden is also famous for having the largest collection of cycads in the world, some 60 out of 72 species, mostly from South Africa.
But it’s too easy to simply talk numbers. Monte Palace Tropical Garden has so much more to offer – fountains and lakes filled with koi carp, and a stunning art museum.
The garden is a place to get lost and to wander. Even when it’s busy, it’s easy to find a quiet spot, a place to sit and try to take in the magnitude of what’s on offer. It’s a wonderful mixture of greenery, vivid spots of colour, inviting pathways, stunning plants, the sound of birds and an atmosphere all of its own.
Then there are the water features, the sculptures, the scents... if Madeira is a paradise island, then the tropical garden is its heart.
A few hundred feet down the slope towards Funchal is the renowned Botanical garden, which boasts more than 2,000 plants and a stupendous view over the capital. It, too, can be accessed via the cable car, but it can’t compete with the size and originality of Monte Palace. Visit it, yes, but then head on upwards to Monte.
The only problem with the tropical garden is that sometimes it hides itself among the clouds, so it’s always best to check the weather forecast before setting out.
The 10 euro entrance fee is money well spent; the trip in the cable car is more expensive but a fittingly stunning way to arrive. Alternatively, take a bus – that’s another experience completely.


Mature azaleas can recover from the stress that comes with transplanting, as long as you take care to minimize damage during the move.
Azaleas are a favorite perennial for many gardeners because of their long lives and reliable flowering. Since they?re such a mainstay, it can be.
Most rhododendrons and azaleas in the landscape, even large ones, can be moved using proper care. In favorable climates the transplanting can be done at .


New Wild Garden: Natural-style planting and practicalities (Hardback)Ian Hodgson (author)
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The New Wild Garden combines new approaches to a more naturalistic design with the practical side of growing wildflowers and shows how to incorporate wildflowers, real meadows and a looser prarie-style planting into gardens and wild spaces.
With serious concern into the decline of pollinators and habitats, meadows are currently the focus of enormous creativity. Gardeners, wildlife lovers, professional designers and seed manufacturers are all pushing the envelope of what can be grown, the pictorial effects that can be achieved, and the benefits that this provides for gardeners and wildlife.
This book includes 15 step-by-step projects and an essential plant list, as well as offering inspiration to gardeners and an overview of the most influential movement in garden design over recent decades.
In this book you can learn:
* How to sow or plant meadow to suit your space
* Planting plans for every plot size: from a container, small patch, allotment or an acre
* How to grow and propagate more than 50 kinds of wildflowers
* Understand and emulate the new natural style followed by designers
* Meadow recipes for every soil, situation and wildlife habitat.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 1179 g
Dimensions: 270 x 227 x 25 mm
'If you are new to gardening, this book will set you off on an exciting path.' * House and Garden *
'Not only will you transform your garden into a thing of natural and colourful beauty, but also encourage and look after the pollinators and wildlife in your area.' * Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine *
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Canna lilies, or cannas, are tropical perennial plants known for their large leaves and brilliant summer flowers. Cannas are not true lilies; they are the only genus in the plant family Cannaceae. Canna lilies have large, lustrous leaves that are green, variegated green or variegated green with a variety of other colors--like bronze, maroon or brown--mixed in. The flowers are commonly red, yellow or orange, or a blend of those three colors. Canna lilies can quickly grow to heights of 2 to 10 feet depending upon cultivar and, due to their amazing color combinations, can draw attention to any garden or landscape. Replanting the canna lily usually takes place in the fall after the first frost, when the foliage begins to wither and die back for the season.
Cut back existing canna lily foliage. Trim the stems back to 2 to 3 inches long with a pair of bypass pruners. Clear the trimmed foliage from the area.
Dig up the canna lily roots, called rhizomes, with a garden shovel. Shake off any excess soil.
Let the stems dry, and then store canna lily rhizomes in a cool, dry place for the winter. The ideal spot would be a basement or other storage area where the temperatures stay between 40 and 50 degrees F, but don’t dip below freezing.
Dig holes the following spring for canna lily rhizomes in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Break apart canna lily rhizomes with a shovel or sharp knife. A canna lily rhizome has growth points, called eyes, at various places along the root. Break the rhizomes so there are at least three eyes per root section.
Rinse the new canna lily rhizome pieces in a bucket with a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water, reducing the chances that any type of disease will contaminate the new roots.
Plant the rhizomes 3 to 4 inches deep and 1 1/2 to 3 feet apart. Backfill with top soil, and water thoroughly.


Outdoor pole lights can add beauty and functionality to your outdoor lighting scheme. Pole lights were once restricted to freeways and car park but times have changed. Several landscape designers are utilizing this kind of outdoor lights as a vital part of a few of their honor winning designs. Simply think about the aspect that is contributed to a landscape design by a well positioned wrought iron pole light! With the extra of some hanging baskets you can have something that appears like it is best out of a publication.
The very first things you should take into consideration is the actual positioning of the light. In order to effectively consider the placement you need to think about your objectives. Are the lights or light planned to be mainly useful or for aesthetic effect or probably both. If the lights are had to be practical, for instance along a lengthy driveway after that we could require more than one. As with all landscaping style components, it best to have things in uneven numbers, ie 1 or 3 or 5. Sometimes a solitary pole light could work magic. A wonderful light placed at the junction of the driveway and also the stroll to the front steps offers a touch of class to the majority of houses.
It is possible to get outdoor pole lighting at a range of home remodelling shops consisting of Home Depot, Canadian Tire, and also Lowes. These lights are available in a selection of products and are priced as necessary. One of the most common materials consist of wrought iron, cast iron, and aluminum. One of the most sturdy will be one of the most pricey and the heaviest. The various versions can vary very modern layouts with straightforward straight lines as well as square globes to extremely stunning and detailed scroll work with antique designed globes.
As people start to invest more time in their outdoor room, they are beginning to care an increasing number of landscape design. Decks as well as outdoor patios are coming to be a lot more fancy and also patio furniture has actually come to look like furniture extra frequently discovered in living areas. The development and also appeal of the outdoor pole lights is just one more action in this fad making even more use our outdoor space.
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Ideas On The Best Hardscapes
You should ensure that you have landscape designers who will assist you through your landscaping needs. It is necessary that you develop a program that will ensure that everything in the compound is well taken care of. Most of the things have to fall in place such as accessibility, security and durability. Below are pointers that should guide you when you are developing the Cornelius hardscapes.
The Use Of The Hardscape
You need to find out what you intend to achieve with the space. The use of the hard stone and any tough material must be well calculated.You need to identify if the place will be used for cooking, entertaining, swimming, playing, or for relaxing. When you are aware of the specific functions that your yard need to fulfill, then it will be fast to select the designs and materials. You should also factor in the other types of landscaping before choosing a specific one.
The Safety Of Your Pets And Kids
You need to take care of the needs of your households. The material that you use should not pose any danger to the people that will be using your compound.The landscape needs to favor most of the activities without the need of worrying.
The Type Of Soil
Most of the designers understands the different types of soil and they can advise on the type of landscaping that fits your compound. Infertile soils may be a hindrance in adopting some of the designs that you may have in mind. Rocky soils are especially hard to plant most trees. You need to ensure that you pay attention to the conservation needs of your home.
The Looks Of Your Garden
You need to strive to ensure that the work is done perfect for your garden to look appealing. It takes good designing to create a combination between the outdoor and the indoor feel. You should pay a supervisory role when the project is ongoing to ensure that everything is constructed as per your wish. The best landscapes house is able to bring joy to the owners. There are multiple designs in every kind of landscapes and you have to ensure that you select the right one for your yard.
With the different types of landscaping shapes, you can easily get confused along the way. The hardscapes must be chosen carefully to ensure that they blend perfectly with your yard. You need it check the textures and the models to ensure that the final work looks attractive. You should get the right companies to provide that your work is done professionally.


Great week in the landscape design world! Bloggers (and fellow members of the Garden Designers Roundtable) Susan Cohan and Rochelle Greayer are launching Leaf Magazine today. It’s like an outdoor Apartment Therapy in magazine form – delicious photos, fresh ideas, and some of the leading voices in landscape design and outdoor living.
From the press release, here’s what’s in their first issue:
Yarn Bombs in Seattle – Ideas for a front porch update – What to wear as the weather cools – Apples…history, recipes and more – A garden Before and After project in Long Beach, CA – A seasonal cocktail video – Creating warmth outside in autumn – A Moroccan inspired garden in Silver Lake – Inspiration from an island in Norway… and much more.
Best of all, it’s a free digital publication, so go, get your copy now.
Next up, the lovely Susan Morrison and Rebecca Sweet, authors of Garden Up!, are featured in the latest episode of Growing a Greener World. My local station doesn’t carry it, but you can watch the episode online right here.
I loved getting to see Susan and Rebecca share their tips for designing in small spaces, using vertical elements and design tricks to make a small space appear more spacious.
Last for today, Landscaping Network shares some great tricks for using color in the landscape. Featured with the article is a fantastic color wheel, with an inspiration board and some ideas about the emotional cues offered by each color.
Hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s round-up! Let me know in the comments if you’ve seen anything cool around the web lately.


The George Wyllie Grove has been created to mark the artist’s centenary year in 2021.
Bring some much-needed equilibrium to our planet by planting a tree in memory of George.
This project is possible thanks to Trees For Life and trees can be donated via this link to their website.
Trees for Life vision is a revitalised wild forest in the Scottish Highlands, providing space for wildlife to flourish and communities to thrive. They are enabling the restoration of the globally unique Caledonian Forest, which once covered much of Scotland.
Scots pines and a beautiful selection of other trees like oak, hazel, alder, birch, rowan, and aspen and woodland plants, stretching from the Atlantic fringe of the West Coast to the Great Glen and beyond. Supporting an abundance of wildlife, some found nowhere else in Britain. This is the Caledonian Forest that Trees for Life envisions for Scotland.


Size: 6-9 inch
Growth Habit: low spreading
USDA Zone: 6B-9
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: ('Mucronatum' x 'Shinnyo no Tsuki')
Hybrid Group: Glenn Dale
Comments: Who would have thought we would end up with a nearly white azalea with this cross! Obviously drawing more from 'Mucronatum' for the color. 2-inch single flowers with a pale chartreuse blotch cover this plant in May.


Terracing A Sloped Backyard Simple
Terracing A Sloped Backyard. A good solution is to add ground-cover plants. The last thing you want or need is uneven lines that could potentially lead to flooding and destruction of your garden.
You could also try garden magazines in addition to books and even gardening clubs. There is a lot of knowledge to go around. Typically the list below will sum up tips on planning your own plot, soil preparation, mulch, compost and the sprinkling of the plot.
Back garden Tip Number 1
Always plan out your backyard before you start looking away at your yard. The best way to start is in order to take a long look at your garden a new try to picture your current finished product. Take into account the hight typically the plants can grow to, the sun spectrum, and the proximity to a water resource. Once you visit a spot you like take the seat and commence your growing plants plot plan on paper. This specific way you can get more in depth and include items that you may overlook otherwise. Make sure in order to include in your programs the proximity of your backyard hose or garden hose pipe reel and fixture.
Backyard Tip 2
Possibly the most important tip associated with all is correct ground preparation and mixture. It is extremely crucial to employ the non toxic ground nutrients when you are growing anything that you program on eventually consuming. When you are growing vegetables in your garden then a homemade compost is simply by far the best fertilizer to your garden. The results will speak for themselves. It is usually not as hard when you think. Do some study and you will be amazed. If compost is not really available the next option will be mulch. If you are usually going to go with this rout, it will be best to look for soft woods such as redwood or spruce. Much softer woods have an easier moment breaking down and distributing the nutrients for the dirt in the bed. If you are not growing vegetables there are usually plenty of fertilizers that could fit your project. Just move to your local setting and they will lead you inside the right direction. When you choose on your fertilizer, make sure everything is mixed well and aerated correctly. A garden tiller could make this area of the job a lot easier yet is not necessary.
Backyard Tip 3
Once your plant area is picked out and the ground in properly spread inside your garden, you could then start laying your plants in the design you thought up in your plans. Laying typically the plants out can offer you a better photo of your respective end results. It is also best in order to arrange the plants through the largest growing within the back and reducing toward the fron from the garden. You can party the plants together relating to characteristics. This way you can get the most out of your area with all the plants obtaining the full benefit of the particular suns rays. This only can make a huge difference.
Garden Tip 4
It is usually finest to use gardening sprinklers but this is not always possible for your first garden. If you cannot afford garden sprinkler you can still automate the particular garden with a line attachment sprinkler. You may use timers that add to the hose fitting and place the sprinkler wherever needed and this specific could make the watering programmed also. You might still need to utilize the garden hose here and there. If you don’t thoughts watering than a backyard hose and garden hose reel setup can work great and fulfill all the particular necessary watering you need. Another option is the drip irrigation systems although this particular will also cost a person a bit more.
The backyard would be more of a challenge because the developer had used a bulldozer to scrape the building site out of a steep hill of chert. A shrub or two placed on each terrace maintains visual and textural consistency. A series of terraces provide flat areas for growing edible herbs, flower beds or vegetable gardens.
The backyard would be more of a challenge because the developer had used a bulldozer to scrape the building site out of a steep hill of chert.
Terraces can create several mini-gardens in your backyard.
50 best Terraced yard design images on Pinterest | Gardening, Sloped backyard and Formal gardens
There were no surviving plants and only thin soil on that hillside. The last thing you want or need is uneven lines that could potentially lead to flooding and destruction of your garden. A sloping garden is usually more visible from the house, so help link it to your interior with a gorgeous, snaking path that's fun to look at and walk on.


Over the course of time all sorts of recreational and social functions have wound up in the Wachtliedplantsoen in the Amsterdam neighbourhood of Bos en Lommer. This changed usage demanded a new design. Vista was engaged to manage the planning process and to design the renovation.
Bos en Lommer residents were actively involved in the planning, which increased support for this plan. The planning process even contributed to social cohesion in the neighbourhood. For example, residents pondered new design models together and the children designed the athletic and playground facilities themselves.


The Final Reveal: A Collaboration with Belgard and Oldcastle APG
If you're a fan of transforming outdoor living areas into stunning spaces, you're in for a treat. We've been documenting our backyard renovation with Oldcastle APG for some time, and we’re finally ready for the big reveal! Belgard and Oldcastle APG brands MoistureShield, PebbleTec and Barrette Outdoor Living form a powerhouse team offering a wide array of products, technology, and services to create breathtaking backyards.
The Belgard Advantage: Innovation and Design Excellence
Belgard, THE name in the hardscape industry, has been the leading provider of backyard hardscape products in North America for over two decades. We’ve had the privilege to work with Belgard on two projects, so we know how great the products are. This project really allowed us to see their innovation and design prowess, using the Belgard Rooms and AR technology to visualize the space. This is going to be invaluable for both homeowners and their contractors!
Visualizing the Dream: Belgard's Design Tools
Tackling a backyard renovation project can seem daunting, especially when dealing with complex layouts. We love working with Belgard Rooms, the online platform that allows users to create outdoor design plans with ease. From fire pit rooms to full outdoor kitchens, the Rooms library boasts a wide array of effortless designs that can be tailored to your specifications.
Additionally, the AR feature with Belgard Rooms takes visualization to a whole new level. We loved seeing how Belgard's (and all the Oldcastle APG brands) products fit within our space. We were able to see the layout directly in our backyard space using a smartphone or tablet! This feature was key in getting our design where we wanted.
Turning Vision into Reality: The Transformation
At the heart of our project is Belgard's innovative approach to hardscapes. Their Metropolitan Collection brought a modern touch to the design, while Dimensions pavers were instrumental in creating a seamless flow. The genius of modular sizing in the Dimensions line allowed for reduced cuts, time, and waste.
Multi-level design elements were incorporated to maximize the space's potential. Belgard's Diamond Pro Retaining Wall System played a pivotal role here, providing us with XX more square feet of usable space in the backyard.
Versatility and Elegance: The Artforms Advantage
The Artforms system took center stage, proving its versatility once again. From creating an outdoor kitchen and shower to constructing a swim-up bar, Artforms modular panels offered endless possibilities. Belgard's Elements kitchen accessories perfectly complemented this setup, ensuring every detail of the outdoor kitchen was functional and stylish.
Creating a Cohesion: Oldcastle APG Brands Shine
All the Oldcastle APG brands really came together to enhance the space’s beauty and functionality. From PebbleTec's pool finish and glass tiles, to MoistureShield's composite decking, and Barrette Outdoor Living’s fencing, gates and decorative elements, we truly created a dream backyard.
As the pieces came together, the transformation was awe-inspiring. Thanks to Belgard and the Oldcastle APG brands, our backyard turned into an oasis beyond imagination. The carefully chosen products and design expertise led to a space that seamlessly blends innovation, sustainability, and beauty. Our journey with Oldcastle APG was nothing short of amazing!
Crafting Your Perfect Outdoor Escape
If you're seeking to revamp your outdoor space into a sanctuary that reflects your style and values, Oldcastle APG provides the tools, expertise, and products you need. From design tools that spark creativity to innovative materials that stand the test of time, Oldcastle APG really is a one-stop-shop for all things outdoor living. Your dream outdoor space awaits!


Gladys Quinn Patios, 2018-12-03 02:32:12. Both decking and patios allow a beautiful BBQ corner to be built - there is nothing better than to have an outside grill in the summer months and some people even continue to cook outside in the winter months.
Jeanne Blair Patios, 2018-11-30 08:16:03. Patio ideas plus styles ranges from beautifully stylish to very simple and tranquil. The main thing should be to make use of what your home already provides. If all you may have is a modest side yard area make as much of it it can be. A home designed over a hillside may make terraced places that make stunning destination areas where friends might linger.Properties with stunning views of hills, streams, oceans or countryside may want to design patio spaces that benefit of these gorgeous vistas.
Earnestine Boyer Patios, 2018-12-05 08:01:54. One last patio idea to add to all your patio ideas. It's a hot summer's night (we wish!) and you're sipping a glass of something chilled. On the wall you've given some plants the night off. Instead you've replace the 'planted' pot with an empty one. Added a small saucer to the bottom to block the drainage hole and placed a citronella candle on a bed of sand. The flickering glow of the candle dances over the walls and keeps those blasted midges away - all at the same time.
Earnestine Boyer Patios, 2018-11-13 06:09:03. Your patio ideas will start to sparkle with your choice of plants. Traditional summer bedding plants often sold by garden centres for use in hanging baskets are candidates. Pelargoniums and standard trailing geraniums in searing red really punch out from a white background. Trailing fuchsias can look stunning. But don't stop there. Add some ferns, evergreens, grasses or even a selection of succulents. Feeling crazy? Then how about some cherry tomatoes or strawberries for some random planting punctuation!
Marquita Osborn Patios, 2018-11-14 08:11:02. Before you get to do the fun part of the project, you need to coordinate and plan your patio project properly. This is a structural project, so you will need a designer or planner to assist you by drawing up the ideas and design that you want. This design needs to show the location and exact measurements of the patio so you can buy the right material in the right sizes and quantities. Only when you are one hundred percent satisfied with your design, can you move on to the shopping.
Briana Gibbs Patios, 2018-11-14 08:10:17. As these solutions involve some complicated construction techniques, it is wise to consult with an experienced contractor who can advise on the various codes and regulations that will need to be met. Also, as these are raised platforms, structural issues must be taken in account. You do not want your deck or patio falling down.
Allison Graves Patios, 2018-11-17 07:10:30. But nighttime is much less scheduled. As a result, many of our favorite, most classic leisure time activities -- the ones we actually do -- end up being done at night. Think watching television and cooking and eating. Reading, playing board games, sewing projects and catching up with friends. Most of that is relegated to evenings.
Marietta Dawson Patios, 2018-11-15 08:12:19. Patio ideas that include some kind of water feature may enhance any outside living space into a private paradise. The small-scale water feature can create a soothing mood as well as turn into the focal point of one's patio design. The trickling noises of the water are calming. Additionally they bring in birds and butterflies of countless types. A ornamental fountain could be hidden into a nook, constructed into a wall or put into the middle of the patio.
Carla Chan Patios, 2018-11-17 07:09:17. Planning patio terraces along the slope will be able to increase the amount of usable areas.
Marquita Osborn Patios, 2018-11-16 07:23:43. In addition to these traditional publications there is certainly no shortage of patio ideas to be found on the interest. There are a great many home improvement focused web sites on the internet, and many of them have some great patio ideas. Some may even have complete plans for patios and patio enclosures for sale on their web sites, as well as the furniture and accessories you need to make your patio truly a home in the great outdoors.
Carla Chan Patios, 2018-11-16 07:22:47. Create a proposal for your patio. Take into consideration many distinctive patio designs and alternative patio ideas. Plan a location for cooking food, barbequing and restful eating. The outside kitchen area has become the most functional of new patio ideas. You could plan a small outdoor kitchen area or one that is bigger complete with a sink, refrigerator, oven, pizza oven and barbeque.
Earnestine Boyer Patios, 2018-11-15 08:13:30. Patio ideas that are nicely planned and created needs to be uncomplicated, easy care spaces. Elevated flower beds and landscapes bordering a patio full of hearty plants can create points of interest. Purchase a drip irrigation system that is run by an automatic timer without concern yourself with watering.
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Dry Stone Walling For Somerset Project
We have been supplying a project in Somerset with our high grade dry stone walling including kerbs and steps. The steps drop down to the sea and the dry stone walling keeps the rustic feel of the land while maintaining a long lasting eco friendly way of landscaping in wild land.
Many people think our stone is just for Yorkshire, but the truth is, our stone is used all over the UK including Scotland and Wales and down south. Dry stone walling is used on farmland as steps and walling as it is easy to install, and weathers all that the UK weather has to offer.
Check out the images below of the work in progress and when the job is complete we will update this post to show you the finished article. Click on the images below in the gallery to view them full size
The project is nearly 150 metres long which is a good size considering that the path and walling is descending downwards to the ocean. We cannot wait to see the finished product and we know our client is so happy with the standard of the dry stone walling and our customer service as well as our super quick delivery!
If you have a dry stone walling project in mind anywhere in the UK, speak to us today so we can help you choose the right stone for your needs.


MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – People in Marshall are speaking out about a proposed downtown development project.
The five-phase plan has been in the works since last summer. At Thursday’s city commission meeting, several folks had the chance to voice their thoughts.
Marshall City Manager Mark Rohr said the city’s downtown hasn’t seen a major redevelopment for 15 years. He said the proposed downtown transformation is the result of the community’s interest in improving the area.
“Just to make downtown a destination,” Rohr said. “To revitalize it.”
Rohr presented the proposed plan to the city commission in November. Now it’s the public’s turn to offer opinions on the project.
“There’s a possibility we could incorporate some of those ideas into the plan,” said Rohr. “It’s not so far along that there can’t be modifications or changes made to it.”
Part of the proposed plan includes turning the parking lot east of the old Harrison County courthouse into greenspace. But, the suggested green area has some residents seeing red. The proposal would change the traffic pattern around the courthouse.
“I don’t like that because it would definitely kill business downtown,” said Rex Brown II. “It would just shut it down and slow it down.”
Other parts of the plan include adding a trail, improving the streetscape and growing a tribute to a famous former resident, Lady Bird Johnson.
“There are other parts of the plan that I didn’t get into that I’m not 100 percent sure I like, but I’m thrilled about the Lady Bird garden,” said Jerry Graves. “That’s been talked about for years.”
City leaders hope to begin work on the project this spring. Once construction begins, they expect the project to take a couple years to complete.


It Takes a Village "City Park" Pattern. This is pattern is part of the It Takes a Village stitch along.
My favorite park of any park is the water feature. I love water, in any shape, sound or place.
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What thickness does bluestone come in?
Premium bluestone is uniformly cut to 1.5″ thickness and has even thermal texture. Bluestone comes in a variety of sizes from 12″ x 12″ up to 30″ x 30″. Larger sizes and custom orders are available for an additional cost.
What size does bluestone come in?
Bluestone slabs can be purchased in dimensions of 4’x9′ and either 2″, 3″, 4″ and 6″ thicknesses. The thermal finish of bluestone slabs offer a non-slip and consistent surface.
How thick are blue stone pavers?
Thermally treated bluestone pavers are dimensionally-cut and have a flamed surface for a smooth pleasing texture. They are highly uniform in thickness (2″) and surface texture.
How thick is Pennsylvania bluestone?
Natural clef pattern and irregular flagstone are available in two major thicknesses: 1” and 1 ½”. Because the thickness of these products results from natural separation along fault lines, the thickness is neither consistent nor exact.
How thick should a flagstone patio be?
1 1/2 inches thick
The stones should be at least 1 1/2 inches thick for strength; 2 inches thick is better. Note that “flagstone” merely describes the stones’ wide, flat shape; flagstone comes in many different types of stone.
Are there different types of bluestone?
There are three primary types of bluestone finishes that are currently sold for residential and commercial use. Thermal Bluestone – This type of bluestone is most commonly used for driveways, pathways, walkways, sidewalks, patios and decks where the surface needs to be non-slip.
What thickness of bluestone should I use?
For wet setting, either thickness is acceptable as there is no variation in thickness to be absorbed in the mortar bed. If you use 1” bluestone flagstone in a dry set project, you risk having the material crack or break over time.
What are the different colors of bluestone?
Depending your personal preferences, you might opt to go with full color natural cleft bluestone, which features shades of blue, gray, green, lavender, golden and brown, or you might choose blue select, which is entirely comprised of blue hues.
How thick is a 1/2 flagstone?
If the thickness is generally between ½” and 1 ¼”, the flagstone is considered 1” flagstone. If the thickness is over 1 ¼”, it is generally considered 1 ½”. When flagstone is particularly thin, i.e., ½” or less, it is separated out at ½” flagstone.
What is the difference between PA bluestone and NY bluestone?
The two main types of bluestone that you’ll find are Pennsylvania and New York. CT Stone stocks NY Bluestone in Full Color Natural Cleft. Compared to PA bluestone, NY bluestone typically has a combination of snapped and sawn edges rather than just sawn edges.


A NEW sculptured wildlife viewing area has been created on the coastal dune path at Wolla Bank by the Coastal Country Park and the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes Project.
The viewing area is made from green oak and incorporates cut out images of the wildlife that can be seen from it.
Manby Beaver Group spent an afternoon learning about the importance of the grazing marshes for wildlife and then worked with an artist to create designs which were incorporated into the viewing area.
It is located in a natural hollow in the dunes and overlooks Anderby Marsh which supports species such as barn owls, marsh harriers, kestrels, water voles, grass snakes, butterflies and damselflies.
Lincolnshire County Council’s executive member for economic development Coun Eddy Poll said: “The viewing area is a great spot to take in the landscape and appreciate the rich variety of wildlife that we have in this corner of Lincolnshire.”
Cllr Leyland of East Lindsey District Council added: “It’s fantastic to see the work these two projects are achieving. The Beaver group has been involved through working towards their Environmental Badge and are really excited about their designs being made into something they can visit for years to come.”
The viewing area has been funded the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) through the Coastal Action Zone LEADER Group, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Lincolnshire County Council, and is a joint project between the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes Project and Coastal Country Park.
The new car parking area and facility at Wolla Bank has also been supported with RDPE funding.


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Rotary nozzles are the newest addition to Rain Bird’s line of water-efficient products, and are designed specifically to help reduce water waste and make it easier to design systems. The rotary nozzle is a truly remarkable innovation with a low precipitation rate, highly uniform distribution, and increased watering radius. Rotary nozzles feature efficient water distribution through rotating streams that uniformly deliver water at a low precipitation rate, significantly reducing runoff and erosion.
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Rainforest Sunrise Hosta
A Small Hosta with HUGE Appeal
Each spring, Rainforest Sunrise Hosta seems to say “I may be small, but watch what I can do”! The show begins in spring when the delightfully-pointed, heart-shaped leaves emerge as a solid light green. Before long, that vibrant shade of green transitions to a majestic yellow-gold, accented with a dark green border. Add to this the highly-textured appearance of the thick, glossy foliage, and you can see why this Hosta is lauded for its decorative appeal.
Petite, lavender-tinted blooms appear on 24-inch stems that rise up above cupped foliage in mid-summer, just another added little treat for your summer landscape.
Your Rainforest Sunrise Hosta will grow up to 10 inches tall with a 16-inch spread. It has an upright, mounded nature and moderate-to-fast growth rate. Rainforest Sunrise is adaptable to a variety of soils and tends to not be as bothered by slugs as other Hosta varieties often are.
Rainforest Sunrise Hosta would do best in a spot with dappled shade, perhaps under other plantings or as a decorative border along your garage or outbuilding.
Rainforest Sunrise Hosta is an award-winning sport of ‘Maui Buttercups’. This lively little Hosta has the feel of a designer variety that I’m sure you’ll find is perfect for your home this summer.
* Mid-summer flowers
* Medium to fast growth
* Adaptable to a variety of soils
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|Brand||Nature Hills Nursery|
|Botanical Name||Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'|
|Mature Height||6 - 8 inches|
|Mature Spread||12 - 16 inches|
|Soil Type||Widely adaptable|
|Sun Exposure||Full Shade, Partial Sun|


Q.Crape Myrtle Still Dormant or Dead
I planted two 6 to 8 foot crape myrtles in the winter. They are transplants from a friend who no longer wanted them. It is the middle of May and no leaves. The bark is green when scratched. Are they going to make it?
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As long as there is still green, the tree should come back in time.


(Sergio Peçanha/Illustration for The Washington Post) Recently, we learned the Why about replacing some of our lawn space with native plantings in a piece by Dan Zak of the Washington Post that featured our own Edamarie Mattei. Now we get the...Read more
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Cool nights next to a fire with friends and family are the best! Especially, when you add smores! Fire features have always been a highly requested item when designing a
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If you are after a tree that stands out from the forest the search is over. The Foxglove Tree has an appearance like none other and looks every bit the far east exotic it is. Introduced from China in the 1830's, Paulownia tomentosa is initially a very fast growing tree that eventually reaches a maximum of 8-12 meters making it an ideal specimen for most gardens.
A mature P.tomentosa is truly a glorious site. The canopy forms an attractive round-topped mass of giant - up to 50cm wide - heart shaped leaves. Before the leaves emerge, sprays of highly fragrant foxglove like pinkish lilac flowers adorn the tree during late spring. Although thought of as an exotic, Paulownia is fully to frost hardy, however flower buds and young growth may be damaged by hard late frosts. For best results grow in an area that gets plenty of sun and that can protect the young tree from strong winds until it gets established.


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An increase in the area of built-up space can lead to a decrease in the green open space of urban forest in industrial areas so that the minimum standard for urban forest area is not met. One of the environmental management that can provide thermal comfort in industrial areas is urban forests. This article aims to analyze and evaluate the availability and needs of urban forest vegetation to provide thermal comfort in industrial estates by utilizing Landsat 8 satellite imagery. The methods used in this article are qualitative and quantitative analysis. The qualitative methods were using secondary data in the form of literature studies. Meanwhile, the quantitative methods were following to obtain information on the availability and needs of urban forest vegetation using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) method on Landsat 8 images. The analysis of urban forest vegetation in industrial areas found that forest vegetation city in industrial area X has a fairly low area. The distribution is not evenly distributed and only at a few points. The current urban forest vegetation needs for each workforce in industrial areas X is 3.96 m2 / person.
|Journal||IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science|
|Publication status||Published - 1 Apr 2021|
|Event||1st Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Symposium, JESSD 2020 - Jakarta, Virtual, Indonesia|
Duration: 28 Sept 2020 → 30 Sept 2020


Another landscape done outside of your home or lawn can have an immense effect with the way your place looks by and large. Obviously there is a ton of arranging that should be done before the outcomes are ever there for you to see, and that can cost a ton of cash. On the off chance that you don’t have a perpetual spending plan and need to remain on track with costs, at that point here are some ways you can do as such:
1. Contract a Professional
While it may seem like it will cost you more cash to employ a professional, the information they convey to the table will make it well justified, despite all the trouble. They can show you a ton, and enable you to out with the design while giving you professional counsel. In the event that you work with a landscaper from the begin, at that point you can learn tips that you generally wouldn’t!
2. Pick Materials
When you employ your landscaper and begin chipping away at your landscape design, you can begin with picking materials. They can give you counsel about which are the most reasonable, and which will be the most financially savvy for the territory where you live. What’s more, they can disclose to you which plants experience the longest and will cost minimal measure of cash over the long haul.
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There are a ton of ways you can design your landscape with the goal that it’s significantly more moderate for your financial plan. For instance, you may have the capacity to have sun powered lights installed along your walkway as opposed to lights that require many-sided installations. You can likewise have the landscaper disclose to you which designs will have a major effect without requiring a ton of changes. Since separating ground closes costing you more cash over the long haul, this counsel will be imperative. In the long run you’ll concoct a wonderful design that fits your spending now, yet in addition for a long time to come, which is something many individuals don’t consider.


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To plant or not to plant fir tree near her house - that is the question.
Superstitious people do not recommend, but the landscape designers vied advised to not be afraid to take any, because conifers are able to add section coloring.
Why not plant spruce?
Spruce tree is female and, according tosuperstition, it is able to "survive" the men of the house. Our ancestors did not spruce planted near the house for fear that nothing will be born. However, by this logic, and the birch, too, should not be planted because it is also a feminine tree. But no superstition about this no. Meanwhile, the same ancestors laid the branches of fir under the corners of the home during its construction to protect the house from lightning during a thunderstorm.
In other superstitions, it was hidden under a sprucefeatures during a lightning storm. Therefore, this tree is considered a habitat devil and evicted houses. However, in the Orthodox Church is the spruce tree sufficiently respected, because it is Christ saved from the plague, for which he was awarded the honor of being evergreen.
Spruce and Feng Shui
According to the eastern teaching, mostconsidered useful flowering and fruit-bearing trees and bushes. They attract the energy of life in the form of bees and birds, eventually becoming quite powerful emitters of joy and spiritual growth. Ate Feng Shui can delay the good energy to yourself. The most worst-case scenario - a single fir tree directly in front of the house. In this case, the tree will be cut as if all the bad energy surrounding space. If you do not submit your site without evergreen trees, stop the choice on a pine tree, and not eating. Feng Shui is more favorable to the pine tree.
Opinion landscape designers
Skeptical designers believe thatfrom eating at their summer cottage, there is only one danger - the tree can be filled up by strong winds, because it has a surface root system. However, such a problem can be minimized by planting low-growing varieties of conifers. Spruce is thinner useful volatile throughout the site, and on its background colors will look even brighter - these are not all the arguments in favor of the registration ate at the cottage. Planting tree on his land or not to plant - now the only solution for you!


You might have considered hiring a landscaping expert to fix up your yard. All you require is a little bit of information about what to do. Read on to learn some tricks and tips that you can use to make a nice-looking yard.
Curved borders create much more contemporary and visually striking than straight-edged beds.
A basic landscaping tip that everyone should use is to make a list of all the materials before even beginning your project. You don’t want to be knee-deep in your landscape project and then have to stop to go back to the store for something crucial.
Test your soil before gardening or starting any landscaping project. This will enable you to have a healthy and successful garden.
Choose quality over cheap ones. In most home-improvement stores, you will mostly find the cheaper items.Go to a nursery or other specialty store that specializes in landscape design where you can get top-notch products and people who know what they are talking about. It’s worth the extra money to get products and solid landscaping advice.
Include different kinds of greenery in your yard or garden.This is key to protecting the case of disease or damaging insects. If you use the same types of plants, the insect or disease will take them all out. Diversity is crucial for plant life is an important part of landscaping.
Measure out the area you plan to make changes in before you go to a landscaping store. This will allow you to accurately determine how much stuff you need. This will ensure you purchase just the right amount of all materials.
It is often prudent to go cheaper with lower-cost products. When it comes to things like mulch, perennials and some other products, the cheaper version and the more expensive version are not that different. It is crucial you be sure to look over your plants thoroughly. Places that sell them at a reduced price might not have given them the care that they need.
Peat moss can help to keep your plants to thrive. Peat moss provides plants with many nutrient that they might otherwise lack. It also make your landscaping look more attractive contrast to the greenery.
Some plants blossom just a short time so your yard looking empty while you wait for them to perk up again.
Speak with a professional before you get started. Even if you have chosen to do your project solo, it is always best to speak with someone who has this type of experience. They can give you don’t make any big mistakes and save you the time and hassle of having to redo things. Even if you have some prior knowledge they can benefit from outside perspectives.
If you’re landscaping on a tight budget, don’t forget that it’s not necessary to complete the whole project all at once. There is nothing harmful about dividing your project down into steps and seasons. This also helps you budget your budget. Make a list of each project you want to complete and select which can be tackled first.
Incorporate water when designing your plan. Fountains and pools can be easy to install and water. If it’s affordable to your wallet, you can even hire a professional to do the installation for a nominal fee. Water designs will add a centerpiece to your property.
When it’s time to pick out your materials, going with what’s cheapest isn’t always the most cost-effective policy. Check out all possibilities before making any purchases.
Don’t forget your local climate when choosing plants for landscaping. You may have a passion for a particular plant, but if the conditions aren’t right, that plant will never grow. You should also consider sunlight, wind strength, and precipitation such as rain or snow before you decide on plants.
Get some good advice from a professional landscaper before you begin any serious landscaping project.It may cost you a little bit of money, however the advice a professional can provide you with can save you time, time and headaches in the process. A 60-minute discussion should give you ideas and get off on the proper foot.
Complete your project in phases.You could make the choice to work on different sections or start with different types of plantings.
Don’t forget that you should have paths and walkways as well. An unattractive concrete sidewalk is a boring and ugly look.Change it up by using stepping stones for a fresh look. These have a variety of different shapes and colors and are about the same cost as concrete.
You can keep some of your cash by ordering them online through catalogs and mail order sites. It is cheaper to buy the plants online than from area nurseries.It is also very convenient to shop this way because you do not have to worry about transporting the items are delivered right to your house. Do not forget to factor in the cost of shipping when you are deciding how to make your purchase is a good buy.
Since you have just received some great information, you should feel ready to make improvements to your yard. Good work! You can now go out and have fun. So, start designing your perfect yard, get motivated so you can get to work to make the yard of your dreams come true.


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Stone Monolith SM142
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35mm (water flow)
At 550mm tall and 350mm at its widest point, this medium sized stone monolith is perfect as a focal point in small or medium scale landscaping projects. Please check the product gallery carefully as this is the exact piece you will receive and there is only one available. Welsh Slate Water Features are the only UK retailer who take the time to choose every stone monolith by hand, photograph every single piece and list them for sale as completely unique products for UK garden designs. Add Large Accessory Pack for all the accessories required to operate this as a water feature.


Crepe myrtles are popular for their bright and colourful flowers. From screening and hedges to container plants and garden focal points, there is no lack of uses for this attractive ornamental plant.
The Basics of the Crepe Myrtle
Crepe myrtle or Lagerstroemia is a genus of about 50 flowering trees and shrub species native to Asia, northern Australia, and some parts of Oceania. Species of crepe myrtle are either deciduous or evergreen.
Species of Lagerstroemia range from shrubs which grow to no more than 3 feet (1 metre), to trees that grow to more than 30 feet (10 metres) tall. Some species can grow up to 100 feet (30 metres).
Crepe myrtle’s growth rate varies depending on how tall it ultimately grows. The larger varieties, those that rise higher than 25 feet (7 metres) will grow at a rate of about 3 to 5 feet (1 to 1.5 metres) per season prior to blooming. The smaller or dwarf species may grow to about 6 inches to a foot (15 to 30 cm) each growing season.
The Lagerstroemia got its common name from the crêpe-like texture of its flowers that bloom in white or different shades of reds and purples. There are no blue, yellow, or orange varieties of crepe myrtle yet, but its stamens and pistils are usually orange or yellow.
Crepe myrtles bloom at around late spring to early summer.
The colour of the leaves also varies from specie to specie. Some will have bright green leaves, others deeper green, and there are crepe myrtles with dark green-purple to bluish leaves.
Crepe myrtles are native to warmer climates, but there are varieties available that can thrive in colder regions.
Planting Your Crepe Myrtle
Certain varieties of crepe myrtle can be used as an individual garden addition, in containers, or in groups as hedges or privacy screens.
Choose a dwarf or medium variety for hedges and privacy screens. Dwarf and medium crepe myrtles are also ideal for planting around the house or by windowsills.
Larger varieties are more suitable as individual plants. Place them away from your house, poles, and lines to avoid hazards.
There are so many varieties of crepe myrtles to choose from, so make sure to get the type that is suitable for the purpose you intended.
As much as possible, plant crepe myrtle where the sun can reach it in the morning to dry out the dew on the plant. Crepe myrtles like to stay dry.
It is best to plant crepe myrtles in the early to late spring, but early summer planting could also work in certain conditions.
If you will plant them as individual plants, give the crepe myrtle about 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 metres) of space in between. For crepe myrtle hedges, plant them 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 2 metres) apart.
When planting from containers, water the crepe myrtles first before transplanting to help aid in the absorption of moisture when they are put in the ground.
Do not plant them too deep. The top part of the ball should be about an inch (2.5 cm) above the ground level.
Mulch the surrounding soil without covering the root ball to help preserve moisture.
How to Propagate Crepe Myrtle
Propagating from Cuttings
You can propagate crepe myrtle from cuttings.
Gather cuttings from first-year growth along the mature stems or trunk. More ideally, get the cuttings from the suckers which shoot out from the bottom of the tree. Get cuttings of about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) each.
Cut each one just below a node (nodal cutting). Leave the top 2 or 3 leaves from the cutting and remove the rest.
Use a rooting medium such as wet sand or seed starter soil and stick the cuttings in it. Crepe myrtles root well and will root in about 4 to 8 weeks even without rooting hormones, depending on the condition.
Propagating from Seeds
Crepe myrtle is known for being a challenge to grow from seeds. But it does not mean that you cannot try.
You can collect crepe myrtle seeds from its pods in late autumn to mid-winter. You may not find a lot of excellent and unopened seed pods if you wait until late winter to collect seeds.
You can choose to start your seed either through the paper towel method or on seed starter soil.
For the paper towel method, moisten a paper towel and place seeds on the half part of it, keeping the seeds spaced out. Fold the paper towel over the crepe myrtle seeds and place inside a sealed bag.
If you choose to use a seed starter soil, you can use individual seed pots or a bigger container. Spread out the seeds over the soil and water it. Put a very thin layer of more soil just enough to cover the seeds, but not too much, and water again.
Wait a few weeks until you see sprouts.
Transplant the seedlings to bigger containers once they are about 4 inches (10 cm) tall.
Caring for Your Crepe Myrtle
Crepe myrtles love the sun, are hardy, and drought tolerant.
For the first year, water more frequently, about 2-3 times a week depending on the weather. Just make sure that the soil of your crepe myrtle does not stay too wet.
For mature crepe myrtles, water about once a week, allowing the soil to dry out in between watering.
Even if crepe myrtles are hardy, do not allow them to stay dry for too long, especially during the blooming season. You will notice that it will have fewer flowers if watering has been neglected for too long.
The best time to fertilise crepe myrtle is in late winter to early spring, just before they break dormancy. The latest time to fertilise is in mid-summer. Fertilising from late summer onwards may result in damage to the plant during winter.
Crepe myrtles are known to break dormancy later than other plants—about one to two weeks. So, do not be alarmed or puzzled if you see bare stems on your crepe myrtle while your other plants are starting to grow new leaves.
Prune crepe myrtles to shape to encourage bushier growth in late winter or early spring. However, do not prune too much, no matter if you see others do it.
Too much pruning of crepe myrtle, which someone coined as “crepe murder,” will ruin its form and encourage the growth of thinner and flimsier stems.
The proper pruning of crepe myrtle should be just to prune formally and remove dead stems, leaves and flowers.
Remove as much stem to maintain spaces in between the lower trunk and stems while maintaining the canopy. A good rule of thumb for pruning crepe myrtle is that birds should be able to fly through the trunks and lower stems.
Common Problems with Crepe Myrtle
Lots of insects like Japanese beetles love crepe myrtle, but the more concerning ones are the aphids.
Watch out for aphids in the early spring as the crepe myrtle starts getting new growth. These pests secrete a sugary substance that drops down to the lower part of the plant, and this substance encourages the growth of mould on the leaves.
Although the aphids or mould itself may not damage the crepe myrtle, the mould will block the leaves and prevent them from getting nutrients from the sun.
Address the aphid issue as soon as you catch it to avoid damage to your crepe myrtle. Aphids can be addressed by spraying plain water or pesticides.


Gabion Basket Installation and erosion protection
We recently completed a Project for ARTC installing Gabion Baskets for erosion protection and to slow the flow of water.
The weather was against us, but we completed our works on time, to a safe and high standard utilising our:
- 12tn Tipper
- 14tn Excavator
- 4.5tn Posi track


RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES
With our Landscape Design Services in Baton Rouge, LA, we are committed to understanding your vision, from custom design-build construction to high-end hardscapes and landscapes. Our team strives to exceed your expectations for every project. We understand you’re making an investment in your home or business and the quality time you’ll spend in these outdoor spaces. Our goal is to increase both the beauty and value of each property we impact.


Evangeline Espinoza. Patio. July 20th , 2017.
Patio Design Ideas - Decorative Awning Shade: Patios are generally designed to catch the sun. Not necessarily, in warmer areas, the heat of the midday sun, but enough sun to give you that good sense of relaxation and well being that we get when exposed to lots of vitamin D.
So, what is the solution? 1.The contractor can assume there will be waste on the job and only use the best shaped pieces, ordering extra. This should be figured into the costs. 2.The pieces of bluestone can be saw cut to make them perfectly straight, also an extra cost due to the time involved. 3.Let your contractor know you are aware of this problem and that you expect a good job regarding this situation.
Bluestone Patio Paving! Bluestone paving is a wonderful choice for a patio. I am partial to natural stone as paving materials, and bluestone certainly is that.
Regardless of the structures that you choose for your garden, these elements will allow you to create a landscaping with a focal point. They can enhance the aesthetics of your garden and add vertical elements to areas which are built on horizontal planes. Choosing the right arches and pergolas can transform the look of a simple landscaping and garden design to make your outdoor space more inviting and beautiful.
There's also Levolor's exclusive BackStacker feature that keeps sometimes-unruly vertical vanes neatly and discretely stacked when open. Another consideration is insulation. Glass patio doors offer a lot of surface area for cold air to get in, and investing in either vertical cellular shades or heavy insulated curtains is an easy way to save on your heating bill.
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When you’re looking for a beautiful patio that is built to last, call F. A. Hobson Landscaping! We can build you an amazing patio that will last and will make your yard into a true outdoor home! The right materials really matter too. Our experts know what will work best in your situation. Call 410-739-6800 and let’s get building! We’ve been at it for over 35 years and our expert designers can make your property a true one of a kind masterpiece.


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Conventional Bench which is an essential part of any outdoor park around the globe. Solid Wood structure. Seat and Back have dark Teak stain and base has Mustard colour for creative look. Wood stain and base colour can always be customised. Apt for outdoor cafe, restaurant and garden.
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We caught up with plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf at home to find out what plants and gardens excite him, and how he handles being an international gardening superstar
Piet Oudolf’s signature planting style has become popular the world over and it all began in a nursery in Hummelo, Netherlands. He tells us how he got started in garden design and shares some of the secrets of his success
Piet Oudolf’s famous front garden of glorious naturalistic planting
His studio where he works on designs for new projects is in his back garden.
How did you start out in horticulture?
I started work in our family restaurant, but when I was 25, I became interested in plants. I got into gardening first through garden contracting. Then I worked designing and creating gardens. We [Piet and his wife Anja and associates] established our own office for garden design in 1977. After that, we moved here [to Hummelo in the Netherlands], and started a nursery.
The stock beds from when he ran his nursery here are now experimental planting beds where he can try out new things.
What first inspired your famous naturalistic planting style?
When we started out, everyone was inspired by the English style of gardening. We visited a lot of gardens and nurseries in England, and became hooked on everything happening there. But we slowly changed our objectives of how we wanted to see the garden. We were collecting so many plants, and breeding them, and we found ones that we wanted to use in our own designs – grasses especially were a big thing in developing our style.
The difference between traditional English gardening and what we do is that we see gardening not as decoration but as more of a process. When you make a garden, you create something that could last a long time, and that changes through time. The seasons are very important – we don’t cut everything down when it is out of flower, and we don’t deadhead. We decided to leave out a lot of traditional things that you ‘had’ to do – we tried to avoid the dogmas in gardening.
What sort of gardens interest you?
A garden is exciting for me when it looks good through the year, not just at one particular time. I want to go outside and for it to be interesting in all weather, in early spring and late autumn. For me, it’s not about flowers – plants need to have character and look good after flowering too.
What makes a good plant combination?
You can think of a million combinations of plants that look good together, but what is a good combination? Sometimes it works because the colours match very well. Sometimes the context or background is good, or the different textures go well together. Structure and texture are very important.
What is the next big thing in gardening?
In the garden itself, there is not much changing, essentially, but people are noticing the naturalistic way of planting, and a good trend for gardening in general is that they are starting to appreciate gardens that are not so neat anymore – they don’t have to be so pretty all the time. Many designers are experimenting now with mixed perennial plantings, making public spaces cheaper but still beautiful, and seeing how far they can go, aiming for better places in the city or for the general public.
Why did you close your nursery?
We had run the nursery for 28 years, and that was long enough. It takes a lot of organisation and my design work became more and more important. We decided not to do both anymore.
Do you find your global fame strange?
It is not something that preoccupies me. Of course, it is nice when you can bring something to gardening and inspire people. We have pushed ideas for more than 30 years, and at a certain moment you notice that a lot of people in gardening are using your ideas. You create books, and people love the books.But in the meantime… well, it’s not as if they are screaming at my gate! It’s different to being famous because you are on television – I’m still very anonymous. They know my name but don’t know what I look like. For me, it is most important that people love the ideas.
Find out more, including how to visit Piet Oudolf’s home garden in Hummelo, at www.oudolf.com


Ornamental foliage plants. Leaves show remarkable colour combinations and can be serrated, ringed or wavy.
All the colours of the rainbow and a wide variety of leaf shapes and markings. Ornamental from an early stage of growth. Use as foliage or focus plant in mixed containers
BOTANICAL NAME: Coleus Blumei
COMMON NAME: Coleus
AFRIKAANS NAME: Josefs Kleed


Premiastone Granite - Birch
Birch is a granite product that undergoes a ‘flaming’ process, to enrich the colour of the flagstone and create a lightly textured surface, with occasional natural veins. Birch is ideal for creating light and modern outdoor family spaces.
Premiastone flagstones are available in a combination of single sizes and project packs and in a large range of varying colours from warm pinks, cool creams and subtle greys, through to deep classic blues and blacks.
With so many options it is difficult to choose a favourite, however you can be sure that whichever makes its way to your garden, it will create a natural 'wow factor'.
Please note that all product sizes, weights and coverages, stated throughout are nominal.
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Don’t gardens make your souls happy? Pretty gardens do. So how are you planning to make your garden more beautiful? If you are looking for ideas, why don’t you opt for garden arbors? They make your gardens look aesthetically appealing and give a unique look. Your visitors will be impressed by your garden designs.
However, a few of you may think it will cost you a lot of money to make these arbors. No. If you are ready to spare a weekend for your garden, we are here to give you some pocket-friendly ideas that you can use for a DIY garden arbor.
Only a few of you may know that adding a little more detailing to your garden will add to your garden’s beauty. You can go for patios, walls, and fencing options, but another fantastic option is arbors. So what is an arbor?
A garden arbor is a hardscape to make your garden look more appealing and inviting. It makes your garden look extraordinary. Oh, but it is not only a beauty element. It also has its uses.
Many people also know arbors as arches. These arbors are very eye-catching. They immediately attract visitors. Depending on your selected design, you can have them with two or four posts.
Now if you are making an arbor, you can choose any design you want. Here are a few quick and easy-to-make designs that will not affect your pockets too.
Easy DIY Arbors To Design For your Garden:
An arbor adds height and perspective to the garden. You need to customize the arbor based on the size of your garden, and hence you need to figure that out.
You can choose to keep the arbor freestanding and, at the same time, affix it to the fences as well as the wall of the garden. However, keep some free space so the shrubs and plants can thrive over the arbor.
1. The Classic Wooden Garden Arbor
You can choose the wood design if you want to design a classic wooden garden arbor. You can choose premium options, like cedar wood, rosewood, or the more commonly available oak wood.
The only thing that you need to do when it comes to designing a wooden arbor is to take the right measurements and then cut the wood. You would need around six wood pieces together to construct a standard-sized garden arbor.
2. Flower Garden Arbor
Another option when it comes to the arbors is none other than the lovely yet difficult-to-construct flower garden arbor. As you can see from the name, the arbor is mainly made of flowers and hence can be difficult to handle. The most important thing you need to focus on here is building a gate, which will be the base for your flower arch. How to do it? It is more simple than you think!
To make the arbor and lace it with flowers, the only thing that you need to do is choose a creeper plant that you will be able to structure around the arbor. Some people pick options that are varied across different species of flowers to get a different look. Choose a flower that will give the best look in all seasons.
3. Branch Arbors
When it comes to building garden arbors, arbors with branches are great. You can make it with minimum effort and very few expenses. Yes, you read it right! You can choose to build arbors from dry branches and twigs, and that too very easily. However, sturdy twigs will be needed to help you carve the arbor easily. Also, you will need a sharp object to shape the arbor.
To carve out the perfect arbor from branches, the best thing you can do is dry them out very well so they do not tear off quickly.
4. Food Garden Arbors
Doesn’t it sound so interesting? The food garden arbors are a relatively new concept but also unique. It is similar to the flower arbor. However, there is a fundamental difference in this case: instead of choosing flowers, you use vegetable plants, which you will find on creepers. You could choose something like pumpkin, gourd, watermelon, and peas, which look fantastic. However, these arbors demand high maintenance.
The good thing about the arbor is that it gives an appealing look during harvest time. Don’t you get excited to see all the fruits and vegetables hanging from it, ready to be plucked! Sometimes, the problem with the food garden is that when these fruits ripen, they destroy the arbor’s structure. Make this arbor after you know which variant of fruit or vegetable is the most suitable with your weather.
5. Green Arbors With Creepers
The next option that we are going to talk about is the most common one. It’s because it takes little time to make it, and at the same time, it is simple to maintain as well. The only thing that you need to do is first build a base arbor. Then it would be best if you got some creepers to structure over the arbor.
The arbor will be like a support to the growth of the creeper, and in no time, it will develop into an attractive option. Because these are creepers, you will only need to work on them a little. Just keep them clean, and sometimes use a garden scissor to trim them.
●Choose suitable wood to build your garden arbor. Most people are not aware of this, and they choose wood which is not sustainable in the long run.
● You have to be precise with the measurements. It’s a common point where most people get confused, primarily because they do not know how confusing it can get. To craft the perfect arbor, the best thing you can do is take a measurement for the arbor and then note it down.
● The other factor where people often make many mistakes is that they do not choose the right wood. When crafting the arbor yourself at home, the right material, the wood, is essential. If you choose one that is not sturdy, it can break down completely during the monsoon. You also have to select a variant that is rot-resistant.
● Drill the holes, ensuring you can post the wood efficiently. You may be manually unable to dig these holes, so we suggest you take professional help.
● After firmly positioning the wood, secure it better; you can cement the same. It will probably take some time for the cement to dry out. We suggest you try to build the arbor, especially during the summer, because the heat will help it dry out faster.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Ans: Many people think that it is challenging to create an arbor. However, there are better things than that, and you will be able to create an arbor, and that too in a very short period. You need to focus on the design you want to build.
Ans: When building the perfect arbor, wood quality is essential. Even oak works as a great option in this case. We suggest choosing a premium wood quality like rosewood or cedar in this case.
Ans: It is hard to say which variant of arbor lasts the longest because it depends on the environment that you are in. However, there are variants like the wooden arbor, which is a classic design and tends to last the longest.
An arbor tends to add the perfect element to your garden, and the good thing is that they are there to look exquisite. It does not have to be expensive; you can craft the most beautiful one with little money!
You only need a little creativity to help you carve out the perfect arbor. Many people tend to add even swings to the arbor. Try to have a little knowledge of the field and study your options to create the perfect arbor.