Bhadra Plaza Development Project (BPDP) wins Housing & Urban Development Corporation Award for ‘Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment’. A committee from HUDCO had gone through the detailed design of the area and the AMC’s plans redevelopment and conservation of heritage buildings around the Bhadra square.
The works of Bhadra Plaza Development Project (BPDP) had begun on 26th January 2012 and this more than 100 crore project aims to turn the entire Bhadra area into a centre for leisure activities.
AMC had inked MoU with Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) for this project that involves landscaping and betterment of 600-year old Bhadra fort and surrounding area. The Project is funded Rs 74.39 crore for the development of the area between Bhadra fort and Teen darwaja and has been approved under JnNURM scheme.
In an earlier interview in January, Shri Guruprasad Mohapatra, Commissioner of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation gave the details of the Project in the You Tube Video here. http://youtu.be/FwzICgDG07c
The detailed project includes:
> Development of the public plaza and a pedestrian space from Bhadra Fort to Teen Darwaja,
> Restoration of the fort
> Development of Azamkhan Sarai area,
> Pedestrian bridge connecting Bhadra fort to the Sabarmati riverfront
> Multilevel parking facility at Lal Darwaja
The area between Bhadra fort and Teen darwaja will be declared as pedestrian plaza. A Pedestrian bridge will be connecting Sabarmati River Front and pedestrian plaza.
Design and detailed project report of this project has been prepared by Ahmedabad based CEPT university.
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- Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
- Keepmoat Homes
- March 2021 onwards
- Services Delivered
- Adoption Works, Earthworks & Enabling, Groundworks, Pre-Construction
Carmac were awarded the contract for the groundworks on two parcels of the large residential development at Glenvale Park in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
Work commenced in March 2021 with silt contamination basins used in both parcels and includes 1,320 metres of adoptable roads and 4,017 metres of drainage under adoptable areas.
The storm and foul outfalls were made into the existing infrastructure drainage. Due to the hillside position of the site there are a variety of retaining walls and features.
Carmac are contracted to construct footings and all sub-structure works for 238 new dwellings with radon protection measures and hard landscaping to the plots and public open spaces.
Drainage under adoptable areas


Simplicity is elegance. It is easy to appreciate the subtle nuances that make Mon Jervois so appealing. Its sleek low rise rooftop blended into the greenery nature to form elegant silhouettes against the landscape. Mon Jervois is a designer masterpiece in living, and a contemporary expression of the urban lifestyle. Inspired by the old charm of Jervois, Mon Jervois is a paradise of lush greenery and unique landscaping that become part of the green facade.
TRanquil swimming pool
Step into a slice of heaven closest to the ground. The tranquil swimming lets you throw your worldly cares to the wind as you soak in the sun, do your laps in the pool or while away the hours engaged in one of the many activity corners. There's a surprise at every turn, for the very young and the young at heart.
All the best ingredients for entertaining, outdoor dining and nourishment for the soul, come together on this unique pavilion. The selections and seating combinations is purely delectable. Featuring fresh ideas in outdoor design, and furnishings handpicked from the best.


Syren är lättodlad men se upp för rotskott och allt för torra eller fuktiga platser. Maiden's Blush. One of the Russian lilac introductions (Kolesnikov ). No. Product Description. Beauty of Moscow feet feet Pink and blue, two-toned Double flowers, slightly more upright than other cultivars.
BondsyrenBeauty of Moscow. Pure white large double flowers contrast beautifully with soft pink bud. Outstanding fragrance and weather resistance with vigorous upright growth. .
Trending Topics. Visit Our Public Inventory. Outstanding fragrance and weather resistance with vigorous upright growth. Fruit Trees. Prune immediately after flowering for best blooms the next year.
Common Name: common lilac Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Oleaceae Zone: 3 to 7 Height: to feet Spread: to feet Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Description: White (double) with pink blush Sun: Full sun Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Hedge Flower: Showy, Fragrant Attracts: Butterflies Tolerate: Deer, Clay Soil.
Common purple lilacs and their cultivars are excellent choices for the shrub border, as an individual specimen plant, or as a centerpiece in a large island bed. Beskär efter blomning.
BEAUTY OF MOSCOW ,Description: A striking tall spring blooming shrub featuring potently fragrant double pink flowers in upright panicles; upright, multi-stemmed habit, very hardy, tends to .
Hej! För ett par år sedan köpte jag två syrener Beauty of Moscow, nu kommer det en mängd rotskott, ska jag ta bort dem eller är det. A very fine lilac with double, delicate white flowers from pale pink buds.
Pyssla, pynta ochBeauty of Moscow Lilac shrubs have incredibly fragrant white flowers pearled with lavender-pink blush and glossy green foliage! Buy today at McKay Nursery.
Rysk sort av syren med kraftigt upprätt växtsätt. The open branches are clothed in light green. Four Seasons. Johnson's Nursery. Wisconsin Natives. Wisconsin Red Musclewood. Alternativt ympad på en låg stam.
Your nose will thank you when it smells these extremely fragrant blooms. However, in the right spot these shrubs shine for their fragrant blooms and dense foliage. A Russian hybrid, Syringa vulgaris 'Beauty of Moscow' (also known as 'Krasavitsa Moskvy' and 'Pride of Moscow'), offers abundant double white flowers that open from light pink buds.
- Rosa rugosa hansa rotskott: Hybrid Rugosa (Schaum & Van Tol, Netherlands, ) Fragrant, red-violet blossoms are loosely double with 35 to 45 petals. Blooms early to mid- season with excellent repeat. Growth is bushy and dense with dark green, etched (rugose) foliage. Height and width to 5 feet.


Did you know that up to 70% of summer water use comes from landscape irrigation? We understand that keeping your yards looking beautiful is important to you and the great news is that you can have a beautiful yard that is also water efficient.
Sod and seed planting is allowed BEFORE June 1st and AFTER September 1st.
Residents planting new sod may water every day for 14 days to establish the sod. Watering up to three times a day, five minutes per zone for pop-up heads, 15 minutes for rotors is acceptable. After the initial 14 days, residents must comply with ECCV's watering schedule.
Residents planting new seed may water every day for 14 days to establish the sod. Watering up to three times a day, five minutes per zone for pop-up heads, 15 minutes for rotors is acceptable. After the initial 14 days, residents must comply with ECCV's watering schedule.
No special permits are required for this new planting program, but save your receipt in case you are cited for a violation in error.
Please check with your HOA regarding the amount of sod and seed required before making landscape changes.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSUL SOD AND SEEDING
- Amend your soil by adding products such as compost, aged manure or peat moss into the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches with a Roto-Tiller or a rake. Amendments help soil retain water and nutrients for a healthy, more drought-tolerant lawn. Several types of soil amendments are available at garden or discount stores.
- Pre-moisten your soil prior to planting or installing new sod or seeds.
- Drought-tolerant or hybrid grass breeds such as Reveille Turf might be a better fit for Colorado’s semi-arid region. Ask your local garden vendor or landscape contractor for recommendations.
- Additional research on soil amendments and drought-proofing your lawn can help you make decisions for successful sod and seeding.
Types of Sprinkler Systems
- Fixed- Spray Heads - Usually pop-up and supply a steady fan or circular pattern of water.
- Rotor Heads - Produce a rotating jet of water.
- Rotary Nozzles - Retro-fit on most pop-up heads and delivers rotating streams of water. Delivers water in larger drops at a slower rate than conventional fixed spray heads.
- Manual Sprinklers - Attached to a hose.
Watering needs change throughout the season and vary by type of sprinkler head.
Sprinkler head selection has a huge impact on the efficiency and cost of operating an irrigation system. Sprinkler heads are available in a large range of options; different heads produce different shapes of patterns, different distance of throw, and different flows per head. All of these also vary with the water pressure at your property and the pressure on the individual zone the head is connected to.
Sprinkler zone durations can be divided into multiple cycles if your sprinkler controller supports multiple cycle programs. Each zone should run no more than 8 minutes per cycle. If the zone durations are too long, the water will pool up and run off instead of providing benefit to your lawn.
If your lawn requires more watering than this, break the zone durations into halves. Program the controller to run through a full cycle, allow for a short break, then run a second cycle to bring the total zone duration up to your lawns needs. The total watering duration for any zone should not exceed the suggested watering times in the table. A break between the cycles lets the water to percolate into the ground before the next watering cycle begins.
The manufacturers of these irrigation systems are a great resource for information about designing, installing, and operating an irrigation system.
Rain Bird: http://store.rainbird.com
You can also get irrigation advice from your local retailer, hardware store, or irrigation specialist.
Rotary nozzles are fairly new to the marketplace, but offer several advantages. The nozzles put down larger streams of water, streams that are less likely to be blown away by wind or evaporate before they reach the root zones of the grass. The water is applied at a slower rate, so longer zone times may be required. Water that blows away, evaporates, or runs off never reaches the root zone of the turf. Water that doesn't reach the root zone doesn't benefit your turf or your wallet.


What is stormwater runoff?
When it rains, or during periods when snow melts, only a portion of the water will soak, or infiltrate into the ground. The portion of the water which does not infiltrate into the ground ends up traveling overland until it reaches a stream, or wetland or other body of water. This portion of precipitation that travels overland is called stormwater runoff. There are two principal areas of concern with stormwater runoff: the amount of stormwater runoff that occurs and the quality of that runoff.
A change in the ground cover from forest to lawn, or to some type of impervious surface causes an increase in the quantity or volume of stormwater runoff. Increasing the volume of stormwater released during a storm event can increase the potential for down stream flooding, which can result in significant property damage occurring. Increasing the volume of stormwater can also cause more water to flow through a stream channel than the stream is accustomed to. This may cause important changes to the stream channel, which can be damaging to the stream and the environment.
These same changes to ground cover can also affect the quality of the stormwater runoff by increasing the concentration of pollutants in the stormwater. As storm water runoff travels over the land, it picks up and carries many natural and human-made substances such as sediment, nutrients and other pollutants that may impact water quality. In fact, almost anything on the ground can become a source of contamination as stormwater washes over the ground or a parking lot, and is carried into the storm drains and discharges into the surrounding watershed. The faster the stormwater moves, the more pollutants it can carry with it. Because the sediment, nutrients and other pollutants found in stormwater runoff come from many poorly defined or indiscreet sources, this type of pollution is often referred to as nonpoint source pollution. Changes in stormwater quality can result in changes to wildlife habitat, increased flooding, a reduction in the populations of fish and other aquatic organisms, and stream bank erosion.
There are a number of characteristics of the natural landscape that help to protect the quantity and quality of stormwater. Trees intercept rainfall and slow its velocity. Trees also provide cooling of stormwater which is important to certain types of fish habitat. Undisturbed areas of the landscape are generally full of very small natural depressions that temporarily pond stormwater and allow more time for the water to infiltrate into the ground. Similarly, the spongy humus layer of leaves on the forest floor slows the velocity of stormwater and allows more water to infiltrate into the ground.
However, as the land is altered by people, several changes occur. Trees that had intercepted rainfall are removed, the natural depressions that had temporarily ponded water are graded to a uniform slope, the spongy humus layer of the forest floor that had absorbed rainfall is scraped off, and the underlying soils are eroded or severely compacted. These changes result in an increase in the quantity of storm water, and a decrease in its quality, which together effect the watershed ecology. The quantity and quality of storm water also changes as the land's surface is changed from forest to lawns to roofs, driveways and parking lots.
One of the primary sources of concentrated amounts of pollutants entering our streams and lakes, and the areas of greatest concern are impervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces are areas, including roads, parking lots, driveways and rooftops, that are so dense and hard that they prevent rainfall from entering into the ground. Many different pollutants accumulate on these surfaces from the atmosphere, from vehicles, or windblown from adjacent areas. During storm events these pollutants quickly wash off, and are rapidly delivered to downstream waters.
The watershed you live in
A watershed is the land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place. Everywhere you go, you are in a watershed.
The entire Town of Patterson is in the watershed for the New York City Reservoir System. This means that our streams, the roadside ditches, and even the water that runs over your lawn during and after a rain all end up in one of the reservoirs that make up the Croton Reservoir system. Most of the lakes and streams in Patterson flow to the East Branch Croton River which runs south through the heart of Patterson. Eventually this river runs through the Town of Southeast and into the Croton Reservoir.
Watersheds can be further divided into individual components or sub-watersheds.The East Branch Reservoir watershed is made up of 10 of these sub-watersheds. For example, all of the land surrounding, and draining to Putnam Lake, comprises the Putnam Lake sub-watershed.
Prevention rather than remediation
The reservoir system which supplies New York City's drinking water is rated as one of the cleanest and safest water supply systems. However, right now - today - the water supply system is being threatened. Even if no more development were to occur within the watershed, the problem would still exist. The problem is excessive nutrients which are affecting the overall health of the reservoirs. Three of the four reservoirs whose watershed extend into Patterson have been found to be water quality limited. This means that they are receiving too much phosphorous, based on a guidance value established by the NYS Department of Conservation. In order to maintain a healthy watershed and a healthy reservoir system, the amount of phosphorous entering the reservoirs must be reduced. To accomplish this will require a cooperative effort by everyone who lives, and works within the watershed. After all it is our water first - which flows through our lakes and streams. But everyone must pitch in. There are a number of practices, described here and elsewhere, that you can use to help reduce the quantity of storm water runoff, and improve the its quality.
Next: Water Quality and Phosphorous


The designers at Latitudes specialize in using vivid colors with different textures and patterns, and consequently, they hardly ever follow the “rules” of design. These photos are examples of what is achievable by using various colors, textures, and patterns to create spectacular one-of-a-kind pieces. Colorful patchwork pillows are a great way to add a bold statement to an otherwise bland sofa or bed. Pair animal prints with bold geometric designs to create colorful, eclectic seating. Antique or vintage furniture can be transformed into beautiful works of art instead of just being used for seating. Classic sofas can become fun, conversational seating by using different prints, textures, and trim embellishments. The design team at Latitudes consists of landscape architects Rick Griffin and Clifton Egger, along with interior designer Amy Schrock. Visit them at 1491 Old Canton Mart Road in Jackson or contact them by calling 601.957.0738. If they can’t find what you are looking for, they can create it!
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Plans for three new apartment blocks to provide much needed housing in Christchurch, Dorset, have gained consent.
Ken Parke Planning Consultants Ltd (KPPC) secured the planning permission from BCP Council’s planning committee for a total of 38 flats at 215-225 Barrack Road in May 2022.
The consent allows for demolition of existing buildings to combine land and construct a mixture of one and two bedrooms in three separate blocks. Parking, landscaping and ancillary facilities are also included to the rear of the site.
The team at KPPC provided support for the applicant throughout the planning process to enable the scheme to progress and unlock a substantial site for much needed housing in Christchurch.
It allows for a comprehensive development on a key route into the centre of town in keeping with the existing street scene.
Biodiversity, drainage, highways, access, parking and landscape considerations were also taken into account as part of the approval process.
The original approval contained mostly one-bedroom flats – improvements were then made with a better standard and mix of accommodation in a well-designed, contemporary architectural style.
KPPC worked closely with Fordingbridge-based architects Brightspace on the project.


Whether you are developing a sprawling suburban subdivision of upscale, single family homes or simply trying to maximize the number of multi-family housing units on a small tract of urban land, the successful layout of any type of subdivision requires the expertise of a skilled surveyor.
Developers, housing contractors, real estate professionals and even the home owners who will eventually live there understand that creating an optimal subdivision lot requires a multi-faceted approach. By utilizing all the information provided through specific surveys, compliance can be ensured for all existing ordinances and requirements, including:
- easements for city services or utilities
- drainage and management of storm water run-off
- streets, roads, sidewalks and right-of-way requirements
- any applicable required setbacks
- green space or parkland dedication
- general access
In addition, surveys must also help enhance the visual aesthetics and maximize the space of the subdivision for positioning structures, improvements and landscaping elements. Ensuring that these basics points are covered is one way in which all sizes of municipalities can improve the level of public health and services and promote uniform growth that will benefit current and future residents.
Survey Types Commonly Used for Subdivisions
Surveys, especially those used to design subdivisions, include three commonly used types to provide a complete overview of the property and help developers, architects, engineers and builders deal proactively with any issues that might be found.
As the name suggests, a boundary survey helps to determine the actual property lines of both the entire piece to be subdivided, as well as the proper placement of boundary lines for each lot in the subdivision. This is done using the correct legal description found in the property deed as well as recognized corner markers. Boundary surveys are also useful in helping to expose encroachments and easements.
Used to map and identify the contours of the land, as well as any existing features, a topographic survey provides a clear, view of the actual features of the land. This can make positioning houses and other improvements much easier and help developers make better decisions about the design of the entire subdivision.
A site survey provides a method to inspect the actual area where the subdivision is to be located. By doing this, obstacles can be noted and dealt with and important aspects, such as orientation of structures and improvements can be optimized.
Often, especially if the subdivision projects is large or complicated, the assistance of other professionals will be needed, such as landscape architects and civil engineers


|Receiving their AUSMEPA cheque with Bob Winters|
Macartans recently received and AUSMEPA grant of $1500 to assist them with the Mangrove component of their brilliant 'Love Every Drop' project. The students are collaborating with another school to grow mangrove seedlings that are to be planted in Victoria's Western Port Bay later this year.
|Mangroves, nursery and buffering zones|
The school has already achieved a 5 Star Resource Smart School accreditation. They lead, mentor and support many other schools by hosting student conferences, teacher conferences and a Sustainability Fair. The students write a weekly newsletter that is posted on their dedicated sustainability website at www.smmornington.com.au.
|Planting a swale with native plants|
On school grounds students have created ponds and planted swales with native and indigenous plants. These water sensitive urban design features reduce run-off from untreated stormwater. A rain garden collects, filters and treats stormwater before it enters the stormwater drainage system. Their wetland also improves the local catchment by using natural depressions to enhance water absorption into underground aquifers.
By managing rainwater locally, there is a reduction in the need for larger infrastructure projects downstream from the school. The native animals are also winners. Swales and wetlands improve the environment for frogs, a key species in identifying the health of waterways.
Students assess water quality by measuring pH, nitrate and phosphorous levels and report to the school community through their newsletters and other media.
|Water Sensitive Urban Design|
All of these careful considerations and actions not only protect the environment on the school grounds but also the catchment leading into the coastal waters where essential buffering zones such as Mangroves, struggle against the increasing impacts of catchment changes and pollution.
Another great school doing great things. Learn more about Marine Stormwater Pollution on AUSMEPA's student research pages here


After our dogs dug up all the grass in our backyard and we had two gigantic trees removed, we decided to build a seating area for a fire pit. The yard is covered in wood chips for the dogs, so it needed to be big enough to prevent a stray spark from reaching the rest of the yard.
We had some beams the general shape of (although slightly longer than) railroad ties on hand from a previous flower bed that was there when we moved in, and we decided to make a hexagonal area with the beams for sides. We only had 4 beams, so the two sides that would be most like an entrance and exit would be made of metal edging.
We measured the beams as 8 feet long and dug up the ground for about an 8-foot radius about the point we generally wanted it. We put the beams out to visualize the final product and decided it looked good, and set about making the hexagon.
A regular hexagon, of course, can be described as made up of 6 congruent equilateral triangles and thus can be circumscribed by a circle with radius equal to the hexaside length.
So I planted a stake in the ground, looped a string around it, and tied a gardening trowel to the string 8 feet from the stake. Then I walked around the area we had begun to level and marked the ground where the extents of the hexagon would be.
The ground wasn’t level, so we spent a very long time digging out the offending slope so that the pit would be even.
Once the ground was level, I carried the beams over and put them along the circle. The inside edges of the beams were lined up with the circle, and we adjusted the orientation so that an imaginary 8-foot beam was where the metal edging would go.
My lovely wife, Yani, and I worked together to dig out 1-to-2-inch trenches for each of the beams. This was a huge pain because of the tree roots that were still in the ground at that depth. Luckily, the ground was soft from the stump grinding that the tree removal company did, so I was able to use a regular pull saw to cut through the roots.
Once we had laid in the beams, I used an edging cutter to make the crevasse for the metal edging. Again, many roots had to be cut.
Finally, we bought a 4′ wide roll of polyspun landscaping fabric and laid it out in the pit. There is not a slope here anymore, so we laid it out in a way that will hopefully encourage water to run away from the center of the pit, which we tried to leave slightly higher than the edges.
We calculated the quantity of pea-gravel we would need and ordered it from the local landscaping supply company. When it arrived, it only took a couple of hours to carry all of it to the backyard with a wheelbarrow.
I would not recommend a 100% pea-gravel mixture for this application. The benefit to pea-gravel is that it is very small and easy to walk on. The downside is that it is very small, so individual pieces are very light. When the dogs run through the fire area, they spray bits of gravel across the yard. I plan to add 3/4-inch river rock until the mixture is about 1:2 river rock:pea-gravel. We have found that mixing larger rocks in provides some weight to the hardscaping while the smaller rocks fill in the cracks so that a shallower bed can still obscure the fabric underneath and provide a nice even surface.
After the pit was done, we went to the local outdoor sports supply store and bought a nice big metal fire pit. We also stopped by the hardware store and bought some spray paint in pretty colors to decorate it. We chose to use enamel paint because it has a hard, glossy surface that doesn’t chip easily.
Now the fire pit is done. Next up we need some chairs and little stone walkways to get from the porch to the fire pit and from the fire pit to the shed.


Look what April showers brought! For my 12 of 12 I again took pictures of my garden. I am so in love with my garden this year. The rainy weather has made for beautiful, lush flowers and everything is so green. I hope it will last so that all the new plants I have planted will acclimate to their new home. My husband added stepping stones to our granite bench. We finally found the right stones at a local stone yard and I love them! The bench is made from granite pieces that we found on our land, something leftover from the previous owners. The copper firepit is something I have wanted for a while and cannot wait to use it! My husband will be building a base for it out of granite blocks since any grass underneath will die. So many things coming together this year!


Fixture selection is never an easy thing. With so many beautifully created fixtures on the market to choose from, it can seem challenging to pick the right one. Choosing the right path light is crucial. Path lights are the fixtures we see the most. They stand out in the landscape more than any other.
So what exactly is a path light?


The terroir at Can Bas is influenced by the natural environment and the interplay between sky, land and vine. This dialogue between forces, conditions and means is what makes the landscape and the wines what they are.
In this environment the rivers, streams and forests exert a special influence.
The rivers and streams that cross Can Bas form a natural network of waterways that are intermittent and torrential by nature, very common in the Penedès and many other areas of the Mediterranean. They are essential for the good drainage of the vines. These little corridors of green which normally form pools and small depressions on the plain, have a very distinctive microclimate and ecosystem with characteristic woodland, flora and fauna.
The rivers create concentrations of moisture, retaining their coolness in summer and conjuring up fog in the winter. Additionally they deposit sandy and alluvial soils, which give a special character to the vineyards.
In contrast Mediterranean woodland – which is quite different to riverbank woodland – provides the backdrop to the Penedes vineyards and another important influencing factor.
On the Can Bas estate, the forest forms a strip, which extends North-west and protects the vines growing on the plain from unseasonal winds and the cold.
The woodlands at Can Bas are distinctive dark oases in a vista of vines. They are part of our heritage. There are ancient pine trees, oaks, wild olive trees with an undergrowth of viburnum, boxwood, heather, thyme, ivy and ferns.
In the midst of a vast expanse of vineyards, the Can Bas woodland provides a natural refuge for fauna that wouldn’t be able to survive in open country.
It’s the forest as much as the animals that live in it that give life to the vineyards.


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Collective Design Lab envisions a future where liberatory design practices are the gold standard in design, urban planning, and architecture. We champion designers of color who will create the spaces and culture required to transform economic, climate, and racial injustice in Colorado and beyond.
Aleiya Evison comes to design with a background in Ethnic Studies and Political Science from the University of Oregon (B.A. 2018). Originally from Colorado, she is passionate about storytelling, design justice, and the radical imagination. These passions were fomented during her studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in the Art, Design, and the Public Domain Program (MDes 2020). Her work as a consultant, designer, and facilitator is rooted in a lens of healing, joy, and belonging.


planning a putting green many things have to be
taken in consideration. When deciding what type,
size and style of putting green to install other
factors such as price, area for installation and
traffic can make that decision even more difficult.
In this section we will examine all the factors of
the different turfs and the manner in which they all
fit into this decision.
Establish a budget and work within that budget.
What do you plan to use your putting
green for? Are you going to use it strictly for
putting, chipping a short distance or for long
distances? Read the Turf Description page and learn
which turfs will take what kind of shots.
Style and Color
Once you have selected the type of turf you want to
use, order a sample and make sure it is going to
work for your situation.
you begin to consider designing a putting green,
remember which product you intend to use and the
width that it is manufactured in. All of our
turfs come in 15’ or 12'widths. All dimensions when designing
will have to take these nominal widths into
consideration. The Bent Grass Putting Green from Artificial Turf and Putting Greens has a "slight grain" in the
manufacturing process and careful consideration must
be given when laying out the material to take that
in consideration. The "grain" of the turf must run
in the same direction when laying out the green.
The base of all greens are either concrete, crushed
limestone or some other form of compacted aggregate.
The cost of the base is a factor when considering
the estimation of a putting green. For most small
installations, we recommend an aggregate type of
base. They are easier and quicker to work with and
most times your space constraints are such that
getting concrete material into these areas is a
Topography and Drainage
All turfs basically drain off the top. When planning
a green remember that you do not want a green laying
in a low spot on the property. Also when designing a
green do not leave a low spot (or bowl like area) in
your green. It is preferable that if anything it
should have a slight grade. A green will drain best
when the design has a small crown similarly to the
greens of Pinehurst.
Trees and Roots
Particular attention should be paid to
tree root systems. Trees that have extending or
surface breaking root areas should be avoided. These
areas can disturb a base and can cause permanent
damage to the base of a green even if it is
concrete. The best way to prevent this fatal error
is to avoid these problem areas all together. Also
try to avoid areas that have severe over hanging
branches and sap producing trees. These problems
with a bit of careful planning can make the life of
your green extend for a very long time.
Landscaping, Bunkers and Chipping Areas
does the green fit in the overall area you are
working in? Consider the layout carefully before you
put a shovel in the ground. The finished product
will need either a fringe made of turf, sod, stone
or mulch. These are some of the finishing touches
that can make or break a putting green. Do you want
a bunker? If so, the bunker should not be facing a
house or a neighbor’s house. Remember the last time
you "sculled" a bunker shot? Also chipping areas
should be strategically placed to take advantage of
the green. Chipping shots will need a place to "run"
out, so don’t short side your chipping areas with no
hope of stopping the ball.
Line it out
field marking paint and layout the green, then
measure, remeasure and measure again. You must
consider the shape of your green, you may need more
material depending on the style of your green. The
turf is not manufactured in ovals, kidneys and other
shapes from the mill.
Before you finish your order, take into
account any extra features such as custom flags,


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Thu, Apr 27|
Integrated Design for Livable Cities w/Daniel Bennet
Time & Location
Apr 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
About the event
Join us for an exciting UrbanDesignTalks featuring Daniel Bennett, President of the South Australian Chapter in the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). Daniel's expertise in urban planning and design, particularly in integrating planning and design for more sustainable and livable cities, makes him well-positioned to speak on this topic.
As the founder of Aurecon's Integrated Design team in South Australia and a former Associate Director of Strategy and Design at the City of Adelaide, where he oversaw the development of the award-winning Adelaide Design Manual, Daniel has a wealth of experience to share. He has also undertaken leading strategic design roles on infrastructure projects across Australia, including Sydney Light Rail, Melbourne Airport Rail, and the Seaford Rail Extension.
In this webinar, Daniel will share his valuable knowledge on integrating planning and design to create more sustainable and livable cities. He will draw from his experience and expertise in designing infrastructure projects and his involvement in various green initiatives, including his current roles as State President of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) South Australia, Board Member of Premier's Climate Change Council in South Australia, Board Member of Walking SA, and Member of the South Australian Design Review Panel.
Join us for this engaging webinar and learn from one of the most influential urban designers in Australia. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights on how to design more sustainable and livable cities for the future!
*Members of OPPI and OAA who attend may be able to claim participation as learning units.


Flowers are beautiful when they bloom in their season, especially those that are sporting their elegant and bright colors. There are many different types of flowers all over the world that are mainly grown for their aesthetic purposes as well as for their scent. In most gardens, these are sown and grown on flower beds where they are grouped according to their variety. Flower beds are essential to keep plants positioned on a higher ground to avoid getting flooded by water. These are protected by borders that were designed and developed to keep water off the plot to prevent over-soaking whatever is sowed or grown in that place. They also keep weeds checked in and prevent them from penetrating the flower bed.
Making your own flower bed border is very easy. In fact, even a small child can build his or her own. However, a bed border that is planned carefully and made properly can be distinguished among the rest when it comes to the health and wellness of the plants being grown. In addition, they also add style to the whole garden especially when planned and designed properly.
Below is a guide that will help you out in your plan and execution of a flower bed border.
- Plan Carefully – when it comes to the design of your garden’s bed border, make sure that you do not rush things out. Plan everything carefully from the choice of flower to the border. This will help you on clearing unpleasant or things that will not fit the design of your planned garden. You can always ask for assistance or guidance from your local gardener if you are having a hard time with the decision-making process. The Internet is also a great place to search for interesting references and information that will allow you to broaden your options. After settling with your desired plan, you can now get the necessary materials for the task.
- Materials – if you are planning on installing rock carvings, woods, or any other material for your flower bed, make sure that you have extra supply to be able to finish the job. There are many choices when it comes to the ideal material to set up as your flower bed border. Most of the gardeners choose bright, multi-colored stones or pebbles as they are more visually attractive and enticing to anyone who glances on the garden.
- Dig – make a trench for the water to run through during a rainfall to make sure that the plants does not get soaked. Install the planned material on the trench but make sure that you allow a certain space for the water to run through.
- Accessorize – you can add other stuffs to improve the strength and durability of your border to ensure that it will survive any weather fiasco. Crushed gravel, pebbles, or sand are among the most popular additions most gardener utilized on their flower beds. Level the border to leave a neat landscape of the place. If you prefer to paint the border, you can do so to add more life to your garden.


We were curious to see what were some of the common and not so common trees planted in the five boroughs of New York City. While this visualizes trees which we personally love as an essential element of any urban city, we see this as an experiment or model to visualize other datasets in an additive/subtractive format.
How I Started
Using data provided by NYC Open Data, this visualization shows the variety and quantity of street trees in all five New York City boroughs.
How I Built This
Allen Yee, Partner, wrote a medium post about the project:


One Eyed Jack
The client required a shoe changing bench for the entrance hall. The dimensions were critical to fit the space. This would be a perfect project for the lovely boxwood veneers I had been saving, sawn from the largest boxwood log I had ever seen. The jarrah used in the base is a splendid complement to the spectacular beauty of the top. The curves added interest and made a more convenient fit.


Miami, the lively coastal metropolis of Florida, is celebrated for its spectacular seashores, lively lifestyle, and varied architecture. Nestled amongst the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the bustling urban landscape lies a testament to human creativity and architectural brilliance. Miami architects have meticulously crafted a skyline that epitomizes their determination to innovation and style excellence. From legendary landmarks to residential marvels, these visionaries have still left an indelible mark on the city’s landscape, transforming it into a treasure trove of architectural wonders.
A single cannot discuss Miami’s architectural marvels with out mentioning the city’s famous Art Deco district. Stepping into this lively community is like traveling back again in time, as you are greeted by a kaleidoscope of pastel-hued properties adorned with intricate geometric shapes and ornamental details. The Artwork Deco motion, well-liked in the nineteen twenties and thirties, discovered its way to Miami Beach front, where architects skillfully blended modernist aspects with the flamboyant and glamorous spirit of the period. Every constructing tells a story, reflecting the city’s prosperous background whilst captivating site visitors with its timeless attract.
Venturing beyond the enchanting realm of Artwork Deco, Miami showcases a various selection of architectural types that seamlessly coexist in harmony. Modernist skyscrapers, with their smooth strains and flooring-to-ceiling home windows, dominate the downtown skyline, standing tall as a testament to Miami’s modernity and urban sophistication. Along with these glass giants, Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival mansions grace the city’s upscale neighborhoods, transporting you to a Mediterranean paradise with their terracotta roofs, stucco facades, and lush courtyard gardens.
Miami architects have not only succeeded in setting up breathtaking structures but have also integrated sustainability into their styles. As the threat of local climate alter looms, they have adapted their technique to create environmentally aware properties that face up to the difficulties of a altering entire world. From incorporating vitality-productive technologies to employing resilient components, these architects have embraced the accountability of producing a sustainable foreseeable future for Miami and its inhabitants.
Step into the architectural wonderland that is Miami, and you will witness a wealthy tapestry of types and influences that come collectively to develop a actually amazing cityscape. The architects of Miami have mastered the art of seamlessly mixing tradition with innovation, producing a harmonious symphony of design and style that carries on to encourage and captivate all who come across it. Be a part of us as we embark on a journey to unveil the architectural marvels that shape the Miami skyline, inviting you to marvel at their brilliance and enjoy the transformative power of architecture.
Legendary Architectural Landmarks
Miami is house to some of the world’s most breathtaking architectural landmarks that showcase the city’s special blend of creativeness and innovation. From towering skyscrapers to beautiful beachfront homes, Miami architects have left an indelible mark on the city’s landscape. Let us discover a number of of these legendary architectural marvels.
Rising majestically in Downtown Miami, the Flexibility Tower stands as a symbol of hope and liberty. This legendary landmark, developed by architects Schultze and Weaver, was at first developed to residence The Miami Information newspaper. Nowadays, it serves as a museum and cultural middle, preserving the prosperous heritage of the Cuban immigration expertise.
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM):
Nestled together Biscayne Bay, the Pérez Art Museum Miami is a accurate masterpiece of modern design and style. Created by Herzog & de Meuron, this architectural gem seamlessly integrates indoor and out of doors spaces while delivering amazing sights of the bay. PAMM is not only renowned for its remarkable art assortment but also for its sustainable design aspects, making it an inspiration for contemporary architectural innovation.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens:
Transporting guests to the grandeur of European Renaissance architecture, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a accurate gem in Miami’s architectural crown. Developed by architect F. Burrall Hoffman and impressed by Italian villas, this palatial estate showcases exquisite detailing and flawlessly landscaped gardens. Its sheer magnificence and timeless attractiveness make it a need to-visit vacation spot for architecture fanatics.
Miami’s architectural landmarks proceed to encourage and captivate locals and website visitors alike. These three examples are just a glimpse of the impressive styles that have formed the city’s skyline, although celebrating its abundant culture and assorted heritage. Remain tuned for much more architectural miracles in our approaching sections.
Revolutionary Architects of Miami
- Impactful Visionaries
Miami architects are acknowledged for their impactful eyesight and groundbreaking styles. From the vibrant Art Deco properties that line Ocean Push to the modern and modern buildings that dot the skyline, these architects have remaining an indelible mark on the city’s architectural landscape.
- Modern Ways
Via their progressive techniques, Miami architects have pushed the boundaries of style and building. They have included components of the city’s special environment, this kind of as the plentiful sunshine and coastal location, into their creations. This integration of normal elements and slicing-edge strategies has resulted in structures that not only dazzle the eye but also provide as functional areas for residents and site visitors alike.
- Legendary Contributions
Above the several years, Miami architects have contributed to the city’s legendary architectural attract. From the renowned operates of Morris Lapidus, whose visionary styles developed some of Miami Beach’s most legendary hotels, to the modernist masterpieces of Zaha Hadid, the architectural cloth of Miami is enriched by the unique contributions of these talented folks.
In summary, Miami architects have performed a pivotal function in shaping the city’s architectural landscape. Their groundbreaking method, progressive styles, and iconic contributions have created Miami a hub of architectural brilliance.
Current Tendencies in Miami Architecture
Miami architects are acknowledged for their progressive and forward-contemplating types that seize the vivid essence of the city. With its special blend of cultures, spectacular organic landscapes, and dynamic waterfront areas, Miami provides architects with countless prospects to create actually exceptional constructions. In current several years, many prominent traits have emerged in Miami architecture, shaping the city’s skyline and redefining its architectural identification.
First of all, sustainability has turn into a elementary aspect of Miami architecture. Architects are increasingly incorporating eco-helpful design rules into their initiatives, aiming to minimize the environmental effect of their properties. From making use of renewable power resources to utilizing green roofs and rainwater harvesting programs, Miami architects are major the way in generating sustainable and power-successful constructions that mix seamlessly with the surrounding surroundings.
Secondly, the notion of indoor-outdoor residing has received immense acceptance in Miami architecture. With the city’s heat climate and abundance of sunshine, architects are blurring the boundaries among interior and exterior spaces. Expansive windows, sliding glass doorways, and open up flooring ideas are frequent features, allowing residents to enjoy panoramic sights, all-natural gentle, and a seamless relationship to mother nature. This integration of indoor and outdoor spaces creates a perception of harmony and maximizes the pleasure of Miami’s stunning climate.
And lastly, Miami architects are embracing a contemporary aesthetic that demonstrates the city’s cosmopolitan vibe. Clear lines, minimalist patterns, and the use of contemporary supplies these kinds of as glass, steel, and concrete are common in a lot of architectural tasks. This smooth and sophisticated type not only complements Miami’s city landscape but also captures its progressive energy and cultural diversity.
These present traits in Miami architecture showcase the city’s determination to sustainable methods, seamless integration with the natural environment, and up to date style sensibilities. Miami architects carry on to push the boundaries of innovation, making architectural marvels that are not only visually beautiful but also functional, sustainable, and in harmony with their surroundings.


A Mindful Approach
Environmental sensitivity, sustainability and efficiency are at the heart of our ethos.
We are mindful of potential for adverse impacts of energy projects, and use survey findings and stand-offs to protect residents and wildlife.
We understand the legacy and burdens placed on local communities through coaling and its decline.
We recognise and respect existing regeneration and environmental improvement initiatives already in place.
We respect concerns over all impacts, in particular cumulative noise, cultural heritage, landscape and visuals.
Minimal Impact of Our Projects
Brockwell strives to minimise environmental impacts of our projects. We will where possible:
Use brownfield land for developments, including previous open cast areas
Undertake landscape and visual assessments from higher ground to inform design
Take into account potential views and set-back from settlements
Fund peat habitat restoration, wildlife repopulation and ecology projects
With FCS support, replanting will target sustainability and amenity value as well as wood production
Provide access tracks for long-term, high-quality recreational routes with signage, to aid links between communities


The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) has inaugurated a 9-member National Planning committee to spearhead the Green Ghana Project.
The committee is made up of representatives from the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development; Ministry of Roads & Highways; The Forestry Commission; The Ghana Highway Authority; The Department of Urban Roads; The Department of Parks and Gardens; Zoomlion Ghana Limited and Mullen Lowe.
The overarching objective of this Project is to plant appropriate tree species capable of providing both aesthetic view and environmental related benefits for a healthy and sustainable world.
It is also to restore lost forest cover and contribute to global efforts at halting climate change.
Addressing the media at a presser yesterday, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, noted that apart from trees contributing to climate action, they also play an important role in the beautification of our cities, the quality of the air we breathe and contribute to good health and well-being.
Another reason for the project, according to the Minister, is the record-breaking heatwave, ravaging fires across the European landscape and disruptive climate patterns that have become the reality of the day.
“A look around some of the major cities across the world reveals an intentional planting of particular types of trees, to add to the aesthetics of the city. London in the United Kingdom, Paris in France and to some extent Cairo in Egypt, Abuja in Nigeria and Abidjan in Ivory Coast are just a few examples.” he stated.
The Project, he disclosed, will begin with the planting of trees along streets and avenues in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale and Takoradi.
“These four cities will form the First Phase of the Project and will gradually be extended to all the sixteen (16) regional capitals of our country.” he added.
The Minister stated that the Committee, which is to start work immediately, will be co-chaired by the Deputy Ministers for Lands and Natural Resources and that of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development.
The committee’s terms of reference, the Minister made known are “To identify principal or major streets and avenues in the cities where trees will be planted; resilient and fast-growing tree species to be planted in each of the regional capitals of the country; develop detailed strategy, work plan and budget for the project, including strategies for nurturing and protecting the trees planted.”
It will also propose sources of funding for the execution of the project. As the rains continue to fall, it is expected that we can take advantage of the current season.
“The Government of President Akufo-Addo is committed to a greener, cleaner and beautiful environment that contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 (building sustainable cities and communities) and Goal 13 (combating climate change),” he concluded.Read Full Story


Prague, 21. - 27. 5. 2012
Czech Green Building Council supports reSITE Festival!
Next week, the world's leading voices in the field of sustainable urban design, urban planning and architecture will be in Prague to discuss the topic:
CAN COLLABORATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IMPROVE WATERFRONT PUBLIC SPACES AND MOBILITY AND CATALYZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
reSITE Festival and Conference invites city planners, engineers, economists and architects from New York, Copenhagen, Rotterdam and Paris to debate this central question.
The main themes at the first annual reSITE are about improving the quality of urban life and public spaces with effective, collaborative and sustainable urban planning. The Festival takes place from 21 - 27 of May in Prague. The international and local participants will present different views on the creation and sustainable transformation of cities, the forthcoming Prague master plan and transformation of the waterfront.The core of the festival is a two-day international conference focused on issues of public spaces.
The event to be held on May 24th and 25th at the National Gallery-Veletrzni Palace. For the first time in the Czech Republic architects, government representatives, investors and community groups will start a discussion about the future of urban planning and begin to find solutions for issues the underutilized waterfront and transparency in urban planning that will allow for more sustainable and higher quality urban projects. The emphasis is on improving the quality of public and competitiveness of the city. Such world renowned experts are urban designer, Jan Gehl from Copenhagen, appointed representatives from Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration in New York City, Alexandros Washburn and Janette Sadik-Khan, Reinier de Graaf from the famous architectural office of Rem Koolhass and OMA in Rotterdam and deputy mayor Tomas Hudecek. Jakub Cigler, Adam Gebrian and Igor Kovacavic will also represent the Czech Republic to debate public space, mobility and the riverfront.
Sign up for the conference online.
For more information see here.


Earlier this week we mentioned that Apple was set to unveil plans for a new Apple Store in Stockholm, Sweden. Now the company is showing off an architectural model of the proposed building and site, showing a gorgeous glass building that features a reflecting pool, fountain, and amphitheater-style seating in a park that can be used even when the store is closed.
The images via Feber.se show just how the building will be placed at the North end of the King's Garden in downtown Stockholm, as well as the site work that will frankly enhance the existing park. The building itself is stunning, featuring tall glass walls and a sleek aluminum interrupted only by a few well-placed skylights.
What I find fascinating is that the building will fit into the site quite well, almost hidden behind trees that will be as tall as the structure. It's great to see Apple enhancing an urban environment rather than just throwing another building into the mix.


MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (April 29, 2022) – Mount Vernon Nazarene University recently received the 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to forest management and campus beautification. This is the third consecutive year the university has been honored with this recognition.
The Tree Campus Higher Education Program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. MVNU received this designation by meeting Tree Campus USA’s five standards, which include maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance, and student service-learning project. MVNU is one of 392 recognized campuses in the United States.
“Receiving this award indicates that the beauty of our campus is the result of God’s creative spirit, and the faithfulness of caretakers and stewards of our campus resources for over fifty years,” said Darrel George, Assistant Vice President of Development and staff representative for MVNU’s Campus Tree Advisory Committee.
MVNU was presented with this designation at the 2022 Tree City USA Awards program on April 21. This event was held at Ariel Foundation Park and was hosted by the City of Mount Vernon, the Village of Gambier, MVNU, and Kenyon College.
The MVNU Campus Tree Advisory Committee exists to protect and maintain campus trees while also promoting respect and awareness for the value of trees. Efforts include the recent Arbor Day observance that included the ceremonial planting of two trees – a Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut and a male Tri-color Ginkgo. This celebration was a part of the university’s ongoing efforts to increase shade canopy and develop sustainable campus beautification.
For more information on MVNU’s Campus Tree Advisory Committee, visit www.mvnu.edu/treecampus.


Sizes and Shapes
We have several curb sizes for residential and commercial curbing including angled and rounded shapes, mower edges, and more. We can also customize any shape or size to fit your curbing needs.
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Stamp Designs and Patterns
Stamped curbing is on the cutting edge of landscape borders. We have many patterns including brick, stone and slate textures. Our stamped curbing comes in a wide variety of colors. Let our curbing specialists help you to customize your landscape with our stamped curbing.
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Welcome to Dowling Homes
Your Best Solution For New Home Construction.
Our desire is to create homes that are beautiful, functional and elegant. We do this by designing and building our homes using time tested building principles. Principles like proper proportions, proper scale, appropriate material usage, blending material colors, and so on. We turn our plans and vision into reality through a collaboration with trade partners, landscape designers and craftsmen. Following this pattern has produced many fine homes for our clients everyday living as well as entertaining.


Dedicated to quality design.
Stephen Pogue is a licensed architect with over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial design. After obtaining his Masters of Architecture from Harvard University, Stephen established a San Francisco-based firm in 1998. His California projects span a range of styles, and his work has been featured in multiple publications. Stephen and his family have always been drawn to the Vineyard’s inviting landscapes, and in 2005 they made the island their year-round home. His passion now lies with creating residences that celebrate the area’s unique setting. Stephen commits the full focus of his abilities to every project, creating timeless spaces for his clients.


by Judith Wade
Since the earliest Roman settlements, Italians have been expertly cultivating their land into beautiful and creative displays of nature, where terraces and walkways, plants and flowers, water and statuary are combined to provide a unique ad inspiring setting. The Italian garden has greatly evolved throughout the ages, taking on different forms, favoring different plants, and serving different purposes. Early Italian gardens made use of citrus, still regarded as an essential element for its bright fruit and shiny leaves. The ancient art of the topiary was revived in the Renaissance for its drama and elegance, and the refined parterre was developed to spread forth from the great palazzos and provide a dramatic view from their upper stories. In Italian Gardens, author Judith Wade explores more than 500 years of this tradition, discussing each of these developments and transporting the reader to 37 of the most captivating gardens of Italy. 11 regions are visited, from Lombardy and Piedmont in the north, to the island of Sicily in the south. Both small and grandiose, historic and contemporary gardens are featured. Travel with Wade to the aristocratic Villa Favorita in Lugano, where an avenue of cypresses welcomes those who approach; the English-style park of Villa Novare Bertani in Verona, with its 17th-century wine cellar; the 18th-century Avenue of the Camelias at Lucca’s Villa Reale, where the American artist John Singer Sargent painted; and great examples of contemporary Italian landscapes, like La Mortella in Naples, which boasts more than 800 species of rare plants.


Landscape Education Classes
Landscape Education Classes are offered in the Spring and Fall of each year.
Learn how to garden beautifully while reducing your water use. BAWSCA’s Landscape Educated Classes are designed to introduce homeowners, commercial property managers, landscape service providers, and others to the concepts of water-efficient and sustainable landscaping.
FREE Classroom Lectures and Hands-On Workshops focus on:
- Sustainable Landscaping
- Understanding Water-Use Efficiency in the Landscape
- Use of California Native and Drought Tolerant Plants
- Creating Healthy Soil
- Alternatives to Lawn
- Habitat Gardening
- Edible Landscaping
- Water Efficient Irrigation Practices
- Parent/Child Gardening Workshop
Water Conservation 101
Learn how to reduce your water consumption, help our local water shortage, and save money! BAWSCA’s Water Conservation 101 classes present important facts and updates on the recent water restrictions, ways to check and control your own home water usage, and how to take advantage of rebate and resource opportunities.


If you’re thinking of renovating but aren’t sure where to start, an update to your home’s façade is a great and simple option. Kerb appeal is very important to prospective buyers, so we’ve come up with a few façade renovations that will instantly boost the appearance of your home’s exterior.
Plant some flowers
Flowers at the front of your home can look really stunning when done well, especially when they lead to the front door. Opt for flowers that are hardwearing and require minimal upkeep. Lavender is a fantastic choice for Australian homes – lavender bushes last for many years and will give your entranceway a lovely natural perfume.
Add some awning
Awning is a beautiful, eye catching feature that can transform a plain façade into a grand one. Striped awning works particularly well on older style homes.
A splash of colour
If your renovation budget is quite modest, a great way to update your façade is to simply paint your front door in a bold colour. A red, blue or even purple door will make your home stand out from the rest of the street, and make it all the more inviting.
Plant a large tree
So long as it doesn’t obstruct the view of or from your home, a big, beautiful tree in your front yard is a great way to make your home more inviting. Since large trees take a long time to grow, you’ll need to plant an already established one and ensure that the roots aren’t going to
Create a garden path
If you have a large front yard, a garden path leading to your front door is a great way to break up the space and create a point of interest. Whether you opt for a straight path or for a winding one, a garden path will build intrigue for guests visiting your home.
Invest in stone cladding
Stone cladding is a timeless way to add interest to your home’s façade. There are many different styles of stone cladding to choose from, so whether you’re after a natural look, or you want something a little bolder, you’ll definitely be able to find elegant stone cladding to suit your home’s existing aesthetic. Stone Design Group are the experts in all things stone, including stone cladding, stone kitchen benchtops, stone splashbacks and more. If you’re planning a façade renovation, contact us about our beautiful stone cladding options.


Pros: A Broom Finish is the best finish for traction. It is the standard, practical, functional, and economic choice for concrete finishes. The finish requires low maintenance. You may add some colour to create a more decorative look.
Cons: A Broom Finish is rougher to walk on with bare feet and has a design that is not orignal due to its historic popularity. A Broom Finish has the potential to trap dirt and dust in pores if not sealed.Home


Why you need to consider adding fire and water to your design?
Water and Fire, two of the most inspiring natural elements, now can be combined and coexist in swimming pools and fountains to create spectacular water effects.
A classic swimming pool design can be transformed into the ultimate backyard escape for the peace of your senses. And a simple fountain can come to life thanks to mesmerizing water features.
Sound overly dramatic? Well maybe a bit, but then again maybe not…
The water features that can be added to an existing or new residential or commercial pool are virtually endless, as they can be customized to any specific taste and design needs. Example of common water features are waterfalls, cascade, laminar, bubbler and more.
Pentair always keep pace with the latest trends and recently introduced the ultimate and only water fountain bowl with elegant, lighted fire effects.
Sculpted from a durable, UV resistant material, the MagicBowl Water Effects with FireFX LED Lights is a wonderful addition to any backyard or fountain. With its dramatic sights and soothing sounds, the MagicBowl is a dazzling accent piece during the day and a flowing bowl of fire at night.
With a variety of bowl shapes and metallic composite finishes, MagicBowl Water Effects with FireFX LED Lights gives customers the design flexibility they need to accent any poolscape with style.
To discover more about our Water Features please check:
For more information please contact:
Gaia D’Incecco, APAC Marketing Communications Manager for Pentair Aquatic Systems


The sound of running water is a great way to relax, after a long day at work.......
Water features are a great way to add the sound of running water to your outdoor oasis. This is a great way to help you relax and enjoy your outdoor area.
There are many options that are available; rock waterfalls, raised wall waterfalls, deck jets, laminars, woks, overflowing basins, the options are endless..... Many of these are also available with lighted features as well.
Rico Rock Waterfalls
COOL WATER FEATURES


THE DESIGN GOALS When we were asked to submit a design for the 44th Annual Bucks County Designer House and Gardens, I was immediately inspired to create a space that was evocative of vintage Parisian design. The industrial nature of French bistros in the early 19th...
Bucks County Designer House + Gardens We are pleased to be designing a space in the 2019 Bucks County Designer House + Gardens. The Bucks County Designer House & Gardens is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Village Improvement Association, an...
My design perspective is a unique convergence of the inspirations I encounter in nature, other cultures and in my daily life as an artist, wife and mother.
I believe that design should promote wellness within your life and that your space should truly feel like you!
I'm passionate about health and wellness, textiles, pattern, parenting and fashion. This journal features my musings and behind the scenes at our studio.


Zen Garden: a term coined in the west refers to a type of Japanese garden with a spiritual aspect, set in deep traditions. Zen gardens usually contain an enclosed setting either made of rock or wood to house sand, and small gravel. They also contain center pieces or (islands) consisting mainly of large rock formations, but not limited to ponds, bridges, and plenty of green life.
The idea is to create a harmonious scenery represented by large rocks and sand, symbolically portraying the earths islands, and oceans. With a unique rake as your paintbrush it’s up to you to create meaningful wave designs in your ocean, and the strategic placements of your islands. Ultimately inspiring a sense of peace, well-being, and appreciation for not only nature but life.


Liquid Limestone is an amazing product that will compliment your new pool area by adding value as a matching aesthetic and cost effective choice that will last for many years to come. Liquid Limestone can be supplied in a varity of colours, so please don’t think that it wont match your home.
The advantages of having Poured Liquid Limestone
- Thermal qualities are second to none, you will not burn your feet walking to you pool
- No ants, weeds or sinking pavers.
- Huge variety of paterns that are hand crafted or the more modern look of machine ground. Ask our friendly staff for further advise.


Plants For All
A Peacemaking Project by Finland's LIYLS 2018 delegation ..
What is the injustice we are solving?
Right now our school yard is incredibly boring: it mainly consists of the parking area. Our mission is to make the yard more cozy by planting perennial plants with the help of our school's students. (The more there are plants the less there's carbon dioxide in the air!) We believe our project will help to improve the school's team spirit, as well as obviously make the yard look more welcoming. And when the yard looks nice, more people are going to spend their breaks outside, which will improve their health. We'll also try to get more garbage bins - that way the area will stay cleaner, and Mother Nature will thank us.


is a Master Certified Nurseryman with the Texas Association of Nursery Professionals and a Landscape Design Critic with the Federated Garden Clubs of America. She has more than 35 years of experience in the gardening and design field.
Her company, Gardenscapes by Diane,
has been in operation since 1992, specializing in Texas natives, perennials, and herbs.
Diane's creativity has been featured in the Dallas Morning News and on cable TV, and she was selected to be one of the landscapers and lecturers for The Great State Fair of Texas.


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25 Sep “I love the fact that people are going to discover things.”
“I love the fact that people
are going to discover things.”
Frank Liggett is a landscape architect who has worked closely with Beacon Street on several projects, including Fairview Row. Here he talks about his experiences bringing the grounds – and roof – of The Wade to life.
ON THE PROCESS
There is a part of what we do that is certainly intuitive and there is a part of it that is a lot of discussion, lots of research, looking at precedent and inspiration. Ultimately, the goal is to make it feel like the building and the landscape have both been there for a long time. It just feels right when it fits.
ON PASSION FOR DESIGN
Beacon Street is thoughtful about their projects. They ask questions. They challenge you. It is not typical to have your client’s passion for design match yours. That makes it very rewarding as a design person, to work with people who appreciate and care about design and understand how much effort goes into good design.
ON PAYING ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS
There is nothing on the site – whether it is walls or plants, or lighting – that we did not have quite a bit of discussion and debate about. With the rooftop terrace, we had a lot of discussion about the planters and the color palette, and the overall style and feel. It’s a very thoughtful process. You cannot just put topsoil on a planter and put plants in there on the roof, and hope it grows. There are so many different angles that go into making it work.
ON WORKING WITH THE SITE
With the existing landscape, we have the large oak trees in the northeast corner. Besides being beautiful trees, they provide a really nice sense of scale for the building. There was also a row of pines and cedars down the left side. We realized early on that they added a layer of privacy and a little buffer. So we worked them into the plan.
ON CREATING A THEME
On the other hand, there are all the things we brought to the site: traditional patterning to play off the building’s exterior; adding boxwoods and hollies and other plantings to create a very royal theme – and really a southern theme, with the whites and light greens and purples.
ON CREATING A HOME
It is not just about pulling into the garage and going to your room. A home is taking your dog out to the pocket park, or sitting on a bench reading a book. Or cutting flowers from the rose garden. Or just getting excited when you walk out the front door to look at the perennial gardens. It is all those little touches that make it not just a place to live, but a home.
ON PERENNIAL CHANGE
What I like about gardens is they are constantly changing, whether color or texture, fragrance, bloom. It is a different experience at The Wade in the spring than it is in the middle of the summer. I think it’s something that the residents will appreciate, too, because that is something they will get to enjoy and watch as it unfolds over time.
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BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: Manage runoff to reduce flooding, erosion damage, and water pollution.
STC provides technical support for improved management of stormwater runoff in order to prevent local drainage problems, avoid escalating flood risks, and protect water quality. This includes support for the Chemung County Stormwater Coalition and other assistance.
Technical assistance includes the creation of the Stormwater Toolbox, public information on rain barrels and rain gardens and Better Site Design, training, roadbank/road ditch erosion assessment, highway management practices, driveway standards and stream crossings, and internet access to map data. We have also created a series of maps for small lake watersheds which show watershed boundaries, contours and steep slopes.
NYSDEC generated the 2015 New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual. It provides designers with a general overview on how to size, design, select, and locate stormwater management practices at a development site to comply with State stormwater performance standards. This manual is a key component of the Phase II State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) general permit for stormwater runoff from construction activities from all sizes of disturbance. The manual now includes Green infrastructure Practices as key elements to address stormwater.
The Stormwater Toolbox is just that – a black, heavy plastic toolbox filled with good information for use by the local code enforcement officer as he or she talks with residents and developers about construction projects. They were developed by the Rural Stormwater Coalition and distributed to each municipality in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties in 2008.
Toolbox content topics are listed below, with links to these resources in the STC document library. Some material is for reference. Other items are intended for distribution to developers or the general public.
If you have difficulties accessing the information or would like hardcopies, please contact Janet Thigpen:
The toolbox includes:
Stormwater Packet for Small Construction Sites – The Toolbox includes packets of information for distribution to developers of small construction sites for which a state stormwater permit is required. Each packet contains materials found here in STC’s document library.
NYS Stormwater Construction Permit
Better Site Design & Low-Impact Development (LID)
Better Site Design is an approach to reducing the effect of stormwater runoff from new and redevelopment projects by incorporating non-structural on-site treatment into the project design. The purpose is to improve development projects and communities by:
- Preserving undisturbed areas, natural drainage systems and green space;
- Reducing impervious cover (pavement and other hard surfaces); and
- Using pervious areas for stormwater treatment so that water absorbs into the ground and stays on the land.
The STC Low Impact Development LID Sampler was published in August 2007. This booklet highlights techniques, built in the Upper Susquehanna River watershed, that increase groundwater recharge, expand greenery in our urban spaces and reduce the amount of water that becomes damaging “runoff.”
Intense storms can send water rushing down steep hillsides, causing washouts, flash flooding, and polluted waterways. Although some amount of flooding and erosion is natural, development on steep slopes can increase the potential for costly damage to property and roads.
Development on slopes with a grade of 15% or greater should be avoided, if possible. On slopes greater than 25%, no development, re-grading, or stripping of vegetation should even be considered.
Effective management of drainage on steep slopes requires careful project planning to maintain healthy soils, protective vegetation, and stable runoff patterns.
Areas with Special Requirements
The NYS SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity (GP-0-20-001) cannot be used for construction activities in areas that:
- are tributary to drinking water sources (classified as AA or AA-s); and
- disturb land with no existing impervious cover and soils indicative of steep slopes (Soil Slope Phase of D with slopes greater than 25%, E, or F on the USDA Soil Survey).
Construction activities in these areas must instead be covered by an individual SPDES permit from NYS. In the STC region, this special requirement applies to watersheds draining into the following drinking water sources:
- Keuka Lake
- Seneca Lake
- Lime Kiln Creek (Towns of Fremont and Dansville)
- Reservoir Creek (Towns of Cohocton and Prattsburgh)
- unnamed tributaries to Waverly Reservoirs (Town of Chemung)
Small Lake Resources
Small lakes are very sensitive to land disturbance because their watersheds are generally small and the impacts can be felt relatively quickly.
Small lake associations located in the Southern Tier Central Region include:
- Cayuta Lake
- Lake Demmon
- Lamoka and Waneta Lakes
- Loon Lake
- Lake Salubria
- Smith Pond
- Tanglewood Lake
STC has created a series of maps for each of the small lake associations. These maps show watershed boundaries, lot lines, roads, municipal boundaries, contours and areas of steep slopes.
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February 11, 2019
Strange as it seems, wintertime is the perfect season to start planning that big backyard renovation. We sat down with Jesse Pettit from Majestic Stone to talk about the ins and outs of building a beautiful, natural space for barbecues, pool parties, and warm weather relaxing. And, obviously, we prefer a natural stone pool project.
The design process of backyard projects has changed substantially in the last decade. Behind the house used to be kind of an afterthought, maybe just a pool, maybe a deck, but now the backyard is really the focal point of your outdoor living space. The size and budget of projects continues to grow, and natural stone is an excellent choice for all kind of surfaces, great for everything from pool decking and coping, all the way to patio countertops and retaining walls. We see the natural elegance of Tennessee Sandstone all around the southeast, so it just fits really well in all backyards. It’s the perfect material for our climate, it lasts forever, and just like our mountains, it only gets better with age.
Well, obviously natural stone is a durable and environmentally friendly material. It stands up extremely well to areas with a lot of moisture—like a pool deck—and if properly installed it looks better and better over time. Stone is also versatile. It just works with so many different designs and different kinds of architecture. And because it comes from the land around here, it always looks like it belongs here.
Sadly, I think a lot of our customers start with materials other than natural stone. They’ve seen so many projects from inexperienced builders that they look at imitation products. But when you see natural stone built the right way, there’s just no comparison. Those imitation products are exactly that: imitations of the qualities that real stone possesses. Natural stone has subtle variations and nuances that can’t be imitated. It is a truly timeless material. We understand the attraction of the imitation stuff, that’s why at Majestic we’re always looking for ways to make our product more available and less intimidating. We want customers to know that they don’t have to settle or surrender to something fake. They can have real, natural, local stone, it will look beautiful, it will last, and they can have it at a fair price and in a reasonable timeframe.
At Majestic every project starts with the goal of consistently delivering the most beautiful natural stone materials and craftsmanship possible. We never, ever settle for “good enough.” We love challenges and we love working with architects and partners to bring customers’ visions to life. We are one of the very few quarries that have the expertise, facilities, and quite frankly the eagerness to take on truly custom projects from concept to completion.
Ready to start a pool project with Majestic Stone? We’d be happy to help. Contact us today!
Please feel free to reach out to us. We love questions and feedback!


Cuyamaca College in the Performing Arts Center
March 11th & 12th
Sustainable Urban Landscape will improve the environment by conserving resources and reducing chemical applications. A sustainable landscape will also reduce labor inputs making it less expensive to implement and maintain.
One Day Registration (Thursday Only 3/11/10) $85.00
One Day Registration (Friday Only 3/12/10) $85.00
Both Days (Thursday & Friday 3/11 & 3/12) $145.00


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Retaining Wall Surface Landscape Design For Your House
Maintaining wall surface landscape design is an enjoyable and also easy means to fix up the front lawn of any residence. For a stunning and sensible look, consider building a preserving wall. This unique layout is really super cool especially when it involves maintaining wall surfaces. The fundamental design calls for interlocking preserving blocks to complete the wall. Outside of the common brick or rock planter box system, these blocks are likewise round fit and also add such an abundant deepness to the layout. You can either use concrete or crushed rock for your keeping wall task. Concrete is a wonderful choice, however as any individual with a driveway that has grass in it will tell you, it’s truly not that very easy to maintain gravel in position. Plus, the process of using crushed rock is tedious and also lengthy.
Yet if you desire something that’s excellent, attempt using concrete blocks. A great deal of homes make use of preserving wall surfaces with crushed rock to boost their water drainage system and keep water from stagnating around the structure. As long as your maintaining wall surface task remains in excellent condition, you shouldn’t have any type of drainage issues. It’s important that your walls and also foundation are leveled so there’s no accumulate of water beneath the preserving wall. For the most part, all it takes is a little of excavating to get all the water out. If you do accumulate some water during the initial year of utilizing a keeping wall surface, it’s not a problem. However after the very first couple of years, see to it you utilize a backfill in between your wall surfaces. A backfill is just a layer of planet, clay or a few other filler that aids the dirt buildup around your walls and also foundations. This basic step also helps with excess rain escaping the wall surfaces. A lot of house owners do not understand that there’s a slim line that notes the point at which a preserving wall surface is thought about to be in good enough condition to utilize without some kind of backfill. To discover the Frost Line, you just require to check out the elevation of the greatest wall surface in your residential or commercial property. The frost line is two to four feet high, and also it’s an indication that the maintaining wall surface is in sufficient form to make use of without any extra layers of gravel. Bear in mind that if you’re making use of rock wall surfaces, they will take more time to set up than concrete block or various other materials. Likewise bear in mind that stone walls are mosting likely to be hotter because they’re developed to take in heat. When you’re installing concrete block, rock, block, or other products, you’ll intend to finish the task by putting down a layer of felt in between the base of the wall surface as well as the fascia board. Make certain you use a climate-controlled environment for these tasks.


With four hundred and nine acres of natural beauty, from gardens to woodlands and everything in between, it is no wonder that Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park was recently voted a best public garden by readers of the Long Island Press. One popular attraction at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is the Camellia Greenhouse, whose […]
Many people do not realize that Queens is filled with wonderful green spaces, or that there are recreational opportunities available throughout the region. Those outsiders think that Queens is nothing but tall buildings and endless traffic, but longtime residents know better. They know that Queens is home to some wonderful parks, including Fort Totten. The […]
More then a decade has passed since Shoreham was supposed to be the home of Long Island’s Nuclear Power Plant. A vision of Long Island Lighting Co. it now sits Dormant. LIPA has been trying to figure out what to do with the vacant plant. Some of the propersals included wind turbines, dredging for a […]
Hoyt Farm Town Park, located in the Town of Smithtown, is well known by local residents for it’s numerous recreational and educational activities. The current boundaries of the park sit on what was originally a land grant known as the Winnecomac Patent, which dates back to 1703 when the Royal Governor of New York had […]
The New York State Regional Economic Development Council has awarded Suffolk County with a total of $2.2 million to help with restoration efforts at the Mud Creek County Park in East Patchogue. Suffolk County’s Mud Creek County Park was once occupied by several duck farms, one being the Gallo Duck Farm. The lands and waters […]
Here on Long Island we have access to plenty of beautiful nature and wildlife preserves. These preserves can offer visitors amazing views of rare habitats, vast hiking trails, and beautiful fields. These are perfect for Bird watchers, hikers and nature lovers all alike.
Kaler Pond, once a grist mill turned park has had little changes since it was donated over several decades ago. This year marks a change in that as the Town of Brookhaven has completed a $500,000 renovation that clears views from Montauk Highway, adds handicap accessibility, replaces intrusive vegetation with native ones and fixes storm […]


Our dedicated and professional teams are knowledgeable, and very courteous.
At Lighthouse Landscape we are proud to offer clients the very best in landscape design, construction and maintenance. Our dedicated and professional teams are fully trained, knowledgeable, and very courteous.
We take pride in providing you the best service possible on time and on budget. Combining the skills of design and construction specialists allows Lighthouse Landscape to build stunning landscapes that homeowners and businesses can be proud of.
Celine is a professional landscape designer. With over 15 years experience as a lead designer and project manager her experience provides unique and cutting edge designs with perfectly executed projects. Celine always ensures her clients expectations are exceeded and that her designs are enduring.
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Take a look at this awe-inspiring renovation on Nubbin Reach!
I sold this home last year and, since then, the new owners have totally updated the property without disturbing the classic Maine character of the exterior and landscape. Inside, the renovation replaced dated paneling and mismatched flooring with truly transformational coffered ceilings and hardwoods with inlaid detail.
The marine colors and natural materials inside complement the original cedar shake siding outside, combining old and new elements for a timeless coastal look. All new appliances, designer touches, and incredible water views from every angle have given this Yarmouth beauty a new shine.
Check out the before and after photos below.