While pretty flower pots, hanging baskets and shrubs all create a picturesque scene, trees have the potential to add depth and height into any outdoor space.
Planting a tree may seem daunting at first, but the right choice will create a striking focal point in your garden or transform a cluttered area into an open, peaceful haven.
Whether you're looking to add a pop of colour or keep it looking fresh all year round, here are the 20 best trees to plant in your green oasis this year.
Best trees to plant in the garden
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
The star among Japanese maples, for its truly brilliant orange-red autumn colour. Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a vibrant tree that can grow up to four metres tall and is suitable for low maintenance, busy city gardens and smaller courtyards.
This tree grows best in moist, but well-drained soil and its leaf colour develops beautifully in partially shaded areas.
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' or 'Senkaki' has brilliant, really yellow foliage with an extra punch thanks to contrasting bright red twigs.
A great focal point in any outdoor space, this tree blooms neatly throughout the year. Its bright, coral-red bark is especially visible in the winter.
Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier lamarckii) has something special each season, and birds love the fruit. It’s a tough, go anywhere tree.
The pretty, snowy white flowers bloom in early spring, before shades of yellow-green develop during the summer. Red berries appear in July.
The pink berried rowan (Sorbus vilmorinii) is a very neat, compact mountain ash with ferny foliage and berries that change colour the wrong way round — from red to pink and then white.
This versatile tree looks lovely in gardens all year-round, with its bright red berries attracting an array of birds. Its leaves begin to fall in autumn, before dainty white flowers make a return during the springtime.
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ forms a narrow, upright column and is clad in wonderful pear blossom in spring, with good foliage that colours up well in autumn.
Bred by Edward Scanion in the United States, Pyrus calleryana is perfect for urban areas with harsh conditions. It also grows well in a range of different soils.
Chinese paperbark maple
The Chinese paperbark maple (Acer griseum) offers great shape, superb autumn colour and shaggy, peeling, gingery bark that shows up best in winter.
An Acer griseum is best suited in an area dominated by lawn, while full sunlight helps to maximise its enchanting autumn glow.
The Siberian pea tree (Caragana arborescens) is an unusual tree for a ‘difficult’ situation, as it withstands heat, cold and wind. It has a light canopy of ladder-like leaves and yellow pea flowers followed by pods. It’s also good in pots.
Introduced in the US, the pea tree grows relatively fast. Its nitrogen fixing capability means it has the potential to grow well in poor soils too.
The Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) produces pink pea-flowers that sprout straight from the branches and trunk, before the heart-shaped leaves appear. These are followed by red pods.
Associated with Judas Iscariot, one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus Christ, this tree was introduced in England in the 16th century. Its slow growth, unique appearance and ability to grow in a range of soils, makes it a popular choice for gardeners.
The myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a multipurpose evergreen with small bay-like leaves, gingery bark and spiky white flowers in late summer, followed by black berries that birds adore.
It has culinary uses, and takes kindly to trimming and shaping so is ideal for pots.
Japanese angelica tree
Japanese angelica tree (Aralia elata ‘Variegata’) forms a large shrub or smallish multi-stemmed tree with variegated foliage and large heads of frothy off-white flowers in autumn. The spiky trunks show up well in winter.
Perfect for attracting wildlife, bees will be pleased to see the dainty blossoms in the summertime, while birds can enjoy the small dark-coloured fruits that sprout in the colder months.
Chilean fire bush
The Chilean fire bush (Embothrium coccineum) can be trained as a small tree, its sparse canopy lighting up with orange-red ‘tongues’ of fiery flower in early summer. It prefers acid soil and should be sheltered from drying winds.
Its vibrant scarlet flowers are simply stunning, brightening up gardens during the summer and creating an eye-catching focal point, when trained into a decorative arch.
Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymanysay'
This conical evergreen tree produces masses of large, white, cup-shaped flowers with clusters of yellow stamens in the centre.
This tree is best planted in early spring in a sheltered area, where the soil is moist in summer and its roots are protected from the sun.
'Nymanysay' also requires little or no pruning, while its glossy leaves appear to keep most pests and diseases at bay.
The sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Brilliantissimum’) is a small tree with a light canopy of shocking pink leaves in spring.
A small, slow-growing tree. The young leaves change to pale yellow-green, then darker green with yellow marbling as the year progresses.
Interestingly, the scientific name Acer pseudoplatanus means 'like a plane tree'.
The strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) produces flowers and ripe strawberry-like fruits (from the previous year) all at once during late autumn.
While they are often found on the edge of olive groves close to the sea in Greece, its serrated leathery foliage and refined shape helps it look neat in British gardens too.
The tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) is breathtakingly beautiful in full bloom, reaching nearly two metres tall. The various varieties offer massive chalice-shaped blooms in frothy pinks, oriental reds or pristine white.
Ideally placed in a sheltered position, to prevent strong winds breaking the branches, peonies are best planted in the autumn and require minimal pruning.
Chinese red birch
The Chinese red birch (Betula albosinensis) is one of the ‘posher’ birches, with pink and cinnamon peeling bark. The winter branches also have the same warm tones and appear coral-pink against a clear winter sky.
The tree's leaves turn pale yellow during autumn, but by the time summer arrives, the foliage appears as an unusual sea green.
Mount Etna broom
The Mount Etna broom tree (Genista aetnensis) makes a wide, weeping tree with bright green twigs instead of leaves. It needs little attention, then in July bursts into yellow bloom.
Growing up to eight metres tall, this tree grows well in sunny, impoverished areas, and is best planted in poor, but well-drained soil.
Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’ is a flamboyantly shaggy golden elder. Naturally forming a large shrub, it’s best trained as a multi-stemmed tree or can be pollarded.
Easy to grow and prune, this tree is particularly ideal for cottage gardens and its golden colours will illuminate your outdoor space in full sunlight.
Magnolia x loebneri
Magnolia x loebneri varieties make superb small trees. ‘Leonard Messel’ is a popular favourite because of its abundant pale pink flowers in mid-spring.
Suitable for smaller gardens, this tree grows well in a range of soils and can eventually grow up to eight metres tall.
The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) offers light, ferny foliage. The coloured-leaved varieties, such as golden ‘Sunburst’ or mahogany-red ‘Ruby Lace’, are small and slow growing and will do well in pots.
This delicate looking tree is ideal for smaller gardens, while its soft colours beautifully complements plants with dark purple leaves.
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West Dean Gardens
The gardens are about fifteen miles from the pub and take half an hour to drive.
The gardens cover an area of 35 acres of ornamental grounds surrounding West Dean college. The lavant valley garden consists of a 300ft long pergola and a gazebo set in a tranquil downland setting in the lavant valley. There is a walled kitchen garden which dates from the Edwardian age with thirteen original glasshouses dating from the 1890's. The glasshouses house vineries, peaches, figs, chilli peppers, exotic fruit, vegetables and a floral display.
There is a 2 and a half mile walk that encompasses a fine collection of specimen trees and shrubs.
The garden opens from March to October and the opening hours are from 11am to 5pm.
The visitor centre has a restaurant and a garden shop where plants can be purchased.


Is your garden ready for spring in Illinois? With the warmer spring weather finally on the horizon, now is the perfect time to give the exterior of your home a little extra TLC. Whether you simply want to complete a little outdoor maintenance around your home, it is important to keep your home insurance policy in mind as you make changes.
3 Simple Spring Gardening Tips
1. Clean Your Yard and Garden
As the winter weather clears to make room for spring sunshine (and showers), homeowners should head outside for a little spring cleaning. Remove debris from fallen branches and leaves, as well as leftover snow and weeds. If you have any outdoor structures like raised garden beds, fire pits, gazebos, etc., you’ll also need to make sure that they weren’t damaged during the cold winter months. Keep in mind that your home insurance policy does not typically cover outdoor projects like trees, plants and garden beds. But if a natural disaster or inclement weather damaged your garage or gazebo, you may have some protection.
2. Revitalize the Soil
Before you can start making plans for a grand garden this year, you’ll need to make sure that your new plantings have plenty of good soil and room to grow. No one wants to get home from the garden show only to find that their flowers don’t have the right conditions to grow properly. Add some moisture back into the soil with an organic material like manure or compost. Testing the soil to determine which nutrients it is lacking can also speed the process. Adding more fertilizer over the course of a few days or weeks may also help to increase the overall health of the soil and extend the life of your plants.
3. Trim Old Plants and Trees
If you have old plants or trees on your property that have seen better days, give them a bit of help with a good trimming. Not only do dead or dying trees and plants look bad but they can also be dangerous to passersby if you don’t stay on top of trimming them down to size. Extra long tree branches, thick bushes, and plants that have become overgrown all pose hazards to anyone who comes on to your property. While most home insurance policies can help pay for damages that may be caused by these types of accidents, it is best to do everything you can to avoid a personal injury claim.
Get a Head Start on Your Spring Home Maintenance Today
With a bit of elbow grease and a thorough knowledge of what your home insurance policy covers, it’s easy to sit back and enjoy the rest of the spring and summer months here in Rolling Meadows. As your trusted local independent insurance agent at AFI Insurance, I want to make sure you have the right level of insurance protection to meet your needs and budget.


The Mansion's New Park
In November 2017, Fieldsboro was awarded a $145,000 grant from Burlington County to build a municipal park adjacent to the White Hill site. The grant was made in conjunction with the County’s national award-winning Municipal Park Development Program. The park was completed and opened in the fall of 2019 for the enjoyment of all visitors to the Mansion.
In its heyday the Field property included 600 acres of land.
A new path on the north side of the mansion.
Construction on the west side facing the Delaware River.


Whatever you’re looking for from your pitch; be it a great base close to the scenic New Forest landscapes or just somewhere to get away from it all, there’s always something new to discover each time you visit.
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58BTGA – Aroniadika – complex of villas – € 680.000
Excellent opportunity in the traditional village of Aroniadika, Kythera. Aroniadika is beautiful village of well preserved and perfectly restored traditional homes on the Island of Kythera. Centrally located it is the ideal location to reach the main towns, historic sites, transportation, points of interest and the many unique beaches of Kythera.
Portari House is a complex of villas located on 1.500 m2 of lands beautifully landscaped with native Mediterranean plants, herbs and vegetable gardens. The Villas have been designed by the renowned Stage Design Office. The exteriors have been designed in the traditional architectural style of Aroniadika while the interiors blend traditional island elements with modern comfort and functionality. Large patios and garden areas are designed to allow for a interior to exterior living.
In total there are 3 homes:
Portari House 1 – 2 levels 110 square meters
Portari House 2 – one level 80 square meters
Portari House 3 – one 60 square meters
An ideal investment opportunity or alternatively your dream vacation home.
Price € 680,000


Working with the little spaces in the city has always been a challenge that iv loved to take on...more often than not i come face to face with Mumbai's elite who have sprawling properties overlooking the sea.A common complaint that i come across is that nothing survives the monsoon salt blast leaves turn brown ,plants shed their leaves ...look bald. A large number of landscapers have used this as an excuse to re do gardens over and over again and earn a handsome buck out of it. Sustainability is a word alien to them...At VRIKSHA NURSERY...we make gardens to last you a lifetime and plant selection is essential to make such a greenspace.with over 35 gardens made at the sea face the following varieties have been tried...tested...and proven the following are the plants that i have stood the test of time.
native to coastal wetlands in southern Asia and northern Australasia, from Afghanistan east to the Philippines and Queensland. Leaves are obovate. Red flowers are produced on pendulous racemes about 20cm long. Four sided fruits are produced periodically throughout the year. Partly deciduous in extended dry periods. This species grows on the banks of freshwater rivers, the edges of freshwater swamps and lagoons and on seasonally flooded lowland plains,
Botanical name: Lagerstroemia indica
Crape myrtle is the smaller version of Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly known as Pride of India or Queen crape myrtle. The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days.Leaves are alternate and smooth, but leaf size depends on variety. Flowers are borne in summer in big showy clusters and come in white and many shades of pink, purple, lavender and red.
Henna is a shrub that can grow up to 7 m high at its tallest, with greyish-brown bark.a powerful and heady combination of earth, clay, chalk, and damp green leaves. In contrast, fresh henna leaves have no odor whatsoever, even when crushed between the fingers. The henna flower is delicate, petite, and four-petaled, with a profusion of slender and elongated antennas bursting from the center.
Malpighia is a genus of flowering plants in the nance family, Malpighiaceae. It contains about 45 species of shrubs or small trees, all of which are native to the American tropics. can be kept as a small shrub and it will still fruit freely. In colder areas, potted plants can be moved to a warmer site in winter, and can be placed in full sun during the warmer months
These shrubs are natives of Brazil and Mexico. B. guttata, the Shrimp Plant, grows 2-3 feet tall and has dark green leaves and spikes of white flowers, which are shaped like long tubes that open out into two lips at the top. The flowers are surrounded by brownish-rose or yellow bracts that give them the appearance of boiled shrimp. This plant is popular for window gardens
6)bouganvellia thema:is a genus of flowering plants native to South America from Brazil west to Peru and south to southern Argentina (Chubut Province). Different authors accept between four and 18 species in the genus.The woody trunk tends to be twisted and the thin stem have sharp thorns and dark green leaves. Bougainvilleas can be easily grown as a hedge, an arch or a tree on the ground and in pots. Bougainvilleas available in a variety of species, is ideal for bonsai.
7)euphorbia pencil:The Pencil Tree Euphorbia tirucalli is a native of Africa, which has naturalized itself in India since thousands of years.The flowers are yellow and insignificant. Its latex is poisonous, so animals do not eat it, making it a favourite hedge plant in the countryside.this also happens to be the most selling plant in the last couple of weeks at the nursery for its insect repellent properties.
8)pisonia alba: commonly called the lettuce tree, is a small, evergreen foliage tree or a large shrub found in our gardens. It reaches a height of four to seven meters.The tree is originally from the beach forests of Andaman Islands and gardeners in Chennai fell in love with it. The result - it began to go places and reached inland gardens. Being a coastal tree it does not thrive as well on land as it does on the east and west coast of our country. The leaves are long and pointed and about 30 cm in length. They are of a pleasing pale green colour. Planted in good sunlight, the leaves may acquire a light yellow colour. The plant belongs to Nyctaginaceae family of bougainvillea and four o'clock plant. It is an irony that Pisonia alba, unlike the two other family members, is grown not for its flowers but for its leaves
native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly Australia there called wattles) and Africa. Acacias’ distinctive leaves take the form of small, finely divided leaflets that give the leafstalk a feathery or fernlike appearance. In many Australian and Pacific species, the leaflets are suppressed or absent altogether, and the leafstalks are flattened and perform the physiological functions of leaves. The leafstalks may be vertically arranged and bear thorns or sharp spines at their base. Acacias are also distinguished by their small, often fragrant flowers
10)hemilia patens:Firebush is a showy, fast-growing, semi-woody evergreen shrub that can get up to 15 ft (4.6 m) tall under ideal conditions, but usually stays much smaller. It has whorled leaves, usually with three but occasionally as many as seven at each node. The leaves are elliptic to oval, about 6 in (15 cm) long, and gray-pubescent underneath with reddish veins and petioles Listed as a nectar source on every butterfly list in circulation, firebush is relatively common as a "volunteer" (fancy name for a weed),
11)alpinia verigated is a beautiful variation of Alpinia zerumbet which is native to India. The 2 foot (60 cm) long leaves are striped with creamy yellow variegations giving them an appearance of a feather. The plants only reach 6-8 feet (1.5-2 m) tall. Clumps can reach up to 10 feet (2.5 m) across. They are not quite as aggressive as the non-variegated species. The plants are very showy whether in containers or in the landscape.
12)purple aranthimum:Purple false eranthemum is a hairless shrub from Polynesia, which grows to 7 feet in height, with rose-purple or white and purple flowers. Corolla tube usually rich purple, the petals rich pink with paler mottling or white, the throat purple-spotted; filaments and style often purple-tinged. Leaves variegated with purple or green and white. Pseuderanthemum is a genus of about 60 species of herbs and shrubs native to the tropical regions of the world.
Evergreen tree to 12 m (40 ft) tall, with single or multi-stemmed trunks and greenish bark.
Leaves: Alternate with petioles to 61 cm (2 ft) long; palmately compound with mostly 7–16 leaflets, these shiny, light green, oblanceolate, to 30 cm ( long; margins entire (or sparsely toothed when young). Brassia. Has now changed its name to Schefflera actinophylla. Haven't got this one, but we do grow Schefflera outside in sheltered spots.
14)lemonia spectabliss:An exotic and rare plant, Lemonia is a large shrub with bright dark pink flowers. The flower petals have a grainy and hard texture. The flowers have a curious flattened appearance. Leaves are divided into three leaflets which are elliptic, dark green and glossy. Prefers semi-shade conditions and regular watering. Great butterfly attractor. Though it is known to grow to a height of 3-5 metres, it is mostly maintained as a shrub. It is especially attractive when grown in shrubby groups.
15)phoinex palm:Pygmy Date Palm" A small (even miniature) feather palm, from Laos and southeast Asia, with a slender trunk that can grow to about 10 feet (3.0m) in height. Fruit are small, about 1/2 inch (1.25cm) long, and range from dark purple to brown/black when fully ripe.They like lots of water and fertilizer during the hot months, and by giving palms a little extra nitrogen during the growing season, keeps them looking their best. Can be grown in shade to full sun and make wonderful planter palms for indoors or on the deck during the warmer months
16)pampus grass:one of more than 20 species of tall, reedlike Central and South American and New Zealand grasses comprising the genus Cortaderia (family Poaceae). Female plants bear silvery, plumelike flower clusters about 30 to 90 cm (1 to 3 feet) tall. Pampas grass is cultivated as a lawn ornamentalIn its natural environment, pampas grass provides shelter to a wide range of mammals and birds. When the flowers mature into seeds, the fine silky threads can be borne on the wind for miles, ensuring that the plant is well-seeded, and the plants are adapted to a wide variety of conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Pampas grass will also endure through flooding and fires.
17)caesalpinia sappan:is a species of flowering tree in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is native to Southeast Asia and the Malay archipelago.Sappan is a small thorny spreading tree, grows up to 10 m in height and the wood reaches 15-30 cm in diameter. They come to maturity in three months' time. Only few seeds mature. Sappan is cultivated as a horticultural plant for its large compound leaves and bright yellow flowers. Its branches when interlaced make a strong barrier, hence, it is considered as a live fencing plant. It grows well in all kinds of soil and lush growth is obtained in red soil. It withstands any amount of drought and defoliates only for a short period of 10-15 days.
18)narium oliander:Beautiful blossoms, of fragrant pink flowers in bunches, at the tip of branchlets rendering an eye-catching sight that is 'Oleander'. A native of India and the Mediterranean, it is now widely grown in tropical and subtropical gardens, parks, avenues, and is popular for its hue and fragrance. It rises up to 3 meters erect with its short branches and dark dusty green leathery narrow leaves, which grow in whorls The fruit is a long narrow capsule 5-23 cm long, which splits open at maturity to release numerous downy seeds. The plants are almost free from pests and diseases and untouched by cattle and goats, due to their toxicity. In India they are thus the most favoured plants for the road dividers, where a plant has to withstand heat and dust, and little water.
19)plumeria alba:White frangipani has beautiful white flowers with yellow centers, and the flower looks fully opened unlike plumera rubra. Frangipani is well-known for its intensely fragrant, lovely, spiral-shaped blooms which appear at branch tips. The tree itself is rather unusual in appearanceThis large evergreen shrub has narrow elongated leaves and steel gray branches . the plant possess a irritating, milky sap, rather similar to that of Euphorbia. Contact with the sap may irritate eyes and skin. Each of the separate species of Plumeria bears differently shaped alternate leaves, with distinct form and growth habits. The leaves of P. alba are quite narrow and corrugated, whereas leaves of P. pudica have an elongated shape and glossy, dark-green color. P. pudica is one of the everblooming types with non-deciduous, evergreen leaves.
20)plumbago:is a herb that grows wild in India and has been used by rural and tribal people for hundreds of years as a traditional system of medicine. Chitrak is native to SE Asia. It is a much branched, evergreen shrub that reaches about 6 feet in nature. Dark green leaves are ovate to 6 inches long by half as wide. They are fast growing plants, but their size is easily controlled by pot size and pruning. The flowers are white in showy dense racemes and will flower all year long. Individual flowers are up to ½ inch (a bit more than 1 cm) across.
There are many more varieties that work well on the sea face drop by at the nursery ...id love to personally show you around.
Vriksha nursery is a second generation nursery based in Mumbai where we strive to change the face of urban gardening in India with over 25,000 gardens executed in Maharashtra/Goa/Gujarat. We have a team of dedicated professionals who will leave no stone unturned to give you gardens of the utmost quality. Vriksha nursery has been synonymous with innovation in our field be it set landscaping(over 15000 teleserials/movies/adfilms), temporary landscapes (over 2500 exhibitions and weddings),ikebana flower arrangements, urban farming, rooftop gardens,living walls etc.
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Traditional Elegance + Modern Design and Function
Halsey Park is an exclusive new enclave situated along the waterfront in the Harleston Village neighborhood of Historic Charleston, SC. Halsey Park offers a variety of residential opportunities, including Rowhouses, Town Homes, Flats and Single Family Homes, each featuring both traditional and modern architectural detailing that honor Charleston’s historic setting and compliment the surrounding neighborhood. Every home at Halsey Park is constructed to the highest standards and features well-appointed finishes, including hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, gourmet kitchens and appliances, tankless water heaters, impact rated windows and doors, secure off-street parking, ample storage, and spacious outdoor living areas.
At the center of Halsey Park is a private half-acre park, designed by renowned landscape architect, Sheila Wertimer, with well-manicured gardens and a beautiful water feature. Nestled amongst the elegant homes and lush landscapes of the surrounding residences, Halsey Park is a secluded escape from the pace of the city.


Given that you’re reading an environmental blog, you’ve probably heard the term “green roof” before. But just in case you haven’t, here’s a quick overview.
Green roofs are pretty much exactly what you might expect: roofs covered in vegetation. Usually, though, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Green roofs also involve some growing medium, waterproofing membrane, root barrier, insulation, structural support, etc. Here’s a structural diagram of a basic green roof.
Here is a rather wild-looking architectural example, which offers stark contrast to the stern lines of the building on which it sits:
Modern green roofs (and most green infrastructure in general) are flat for the most part, and mostly involve native plants that are unlikely to need any upkeep besides what their native environment can naturally give them. However, they can of course be meticulously landscaped as well, especially in commercial settings where the green roof is large and flat and can actually be almost park-like, like the green roof on City Hall in the city of Chicago:
Historically, the green roof originated in Scandinavia. In fact, most houses in Scandinavia during the middle ages were roofed in sod, as they provided good insulation and temperature regulation while the weight of the sod helped to stabilize the structure of the house.
Green roofs come with a veritable smorgasbord of benefits like increased roof life, reduced noise levels & sound reflection, as well as good thermal insulation in the winter and heat shield in the summer. Benefits of green roofs on public buildings even include storm water retention and reduction of dust and smog levels.
Green roofing manages to make usable space out of what might have otherwise been wasted and left empty, virtually useless in the scale of things. They can even be used in conjunction with solar paneling systems.
Look at all this potential! Maybe it’s time to put a little green into our infrastructure.
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So here is the southern part of our house, where we have a raised bed with pumpkin, zucchini, and summer squash, with marigolds inbetween. To the right we have our big mama lavender plant, beneath the water spout, and in front of that we have three dianthus plants (a carnation-like flower), and nina lavender plants, near the cement step.
I also planted three tomato plants--from left to right: Yellow Pear, Big Boy, and Golden Jubilee. The third is quite small, but I guess I'm hoping that it will bloom and burst with tomatoes as the other two are winding down for the season. The soil here was less than ideal; I tried to compensate by adding lots of compost and mulching. My fingers are crossed for these guys!I really enjoy reading about plants and gardening, and I found an interesting blog yesterday that I look forward to visiting regularly... Leez, this is what your garden is going to look like someday. :) Click here to check it out.


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The project redesigns the rest area of the elderly healthcare house "La Piccola Casa del Rifugio", in Milano. The intervention is based on the visual connection between spaces and the relationship with the greenery outside. The existing space expands due to the addition of an external see-through pavilion, which is pushing the visitors towards the outside creating a sort of winter cover garden. The new building is light and transparent due to the choice of a steel and wood structure with big windows. The use of wooden bookshelves in between the pillars creates a friendly ambience. Furthermore the existing space has been rationalized thanks to a furnished wall covering the vending machines. The designers have realized a domestic and relaxing ambience; they worked on light quality, furniture position and wall paper with natural texture. The design demolished parts of the existing walls in order to connect the outdoor café with the winter garden, creating a natural flow of people.


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Parks and Gardens
Higashi Park (東公園) is located in Fukuoka. It has a beautiful plum garden which has Plum blossoms in early March. This place is also the ruins of the battle field of Bunei War. Japanese army defeated Mongolian army here in 1274. The whole site of this park is designed like Japanese garden. At the center, there is the statue of Kameyama Emperor.
There is no parking. There are restrooms.
0. at Hakata Station.
1. use JR Kagoshima Line to Yoshiwara (2 min.)
2. walk west (5 min.)


Kandawgyi Nature Park
Numbers of KTZ pumps were supplied to Kandawgyi Nature Park in Yangon city by a local Tsurumi distributor.
Kandawgyi Nature Park, that has lakes and a zoo, is the largest park in the capital. KTZ pumps are used for fountains and waterfalls.Yangon is a city having many greens, and these waterscapes should be refreshing the place even more.
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Located less than 4 kilometers from the center of Brussels, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has always managed to retain its rural character. With a large number of green spaces that are perpetuated through the ages, this small town does not know the city invasion.
Imagine three villas with five apartments each located at the top of a hill between the Paridant Château Park and fields in the middle of a garden conceived by a landscape designer.
Take the city on the right Side.
Exceptional new construction project in on of the most popular areas of Brussels.
Located in the town of Jambes, southern Namur, Artemis rises in the heart of a peaceful neighborhood, surrounded by huge green spaces.
Located at the top of Rue Souveraine, by Place Fernand Cocq and Avenue Louise, this project consists of 33 apartments each with a pleasant terrace or balcony. An ambitious project with Belgian architect Marc Corbiau
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Approximately 6-7 contiguous acres
The house-cabin-barn complex represents the most actively used area at the Lynn Farm. It also offers access to open water and sweeping views of the tidal marsh and Accokeek Creek. Portions of this zone, including the brick house, lie within the Resource Protection Area (RPA). Some areas also fall within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zone.
Vegetation and habitat conditions here require further assessment. Generally speaking, the area features lawn, savanna-like conditions created by mature trees, and open grassy or herbaceous weedy sections. A scattering of remant trees left from logging occur near the tidal marsh edge. Now more exposed to wind, some of these trees may prove sensitive to wind throw.
A matrix of particularly pernicious weeds occurs near the white cabin. Species include Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea biebersteinii), a Thistle species (likely Cirsium vulgare), and what is believed to be Chinese Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata). These species may have been introduced via any fill brought in as part of site work around the cabin, which was constructed in 1996. Regrading could have also contributed to weed presence through soil disturbance and/or soil compaction. Several stems of invasive exotic Phragmites (Phragmites australis), which is present in greater quantity in the adjacent tidal marsh, were also observed just west of the cabin. On the property's eastern edge, a large stand of invasive exotic bamboo (estimated at approximately 4,300 s.f. based on aerial photography) abuts and extends into a neighboring property. The owners of the Lynn Farm would like to begin bamboo removal
A portion of the brick house, constructed in 1964, has been deemed structurally unsound. Plans to restore the structure and associated septic system are underway. Repairs have occurred/are ongoing to the barn buildings set further back from Accokeek Creek. On the south side of the brick house, the large turf area contained by bulwarks, floods in especially high tides.
Cabin environs, looking southeast, June 2016. A thin band of narrowly branched trees left from the recent logging serve as the interface between upland areas and the sensitive tidal marsh. The matrix of Chinese Lespedeza-Mugwort-Spotted Knapweed is also visible in the right foreground of the above image.
Cabin Environs, June 2016. Large, mature trees allow for savanna habitat in some areas of the house-cabin-barn zone while sunny open areas are suited to meadow habitat. The large trees and views over the tidal marsh and Accokeek Creek provide the classic prospect-refuge phenomenon—vistas paired with a sense of enclosure or protection.
Restoration & Management Implications
•Building and management initiatives will need to align with RPA regulations and take FEMA flood lines into account. The brick house that was recently deemed partially unsound will require adaptive retrofitting should it be reconfigured as a dwelling or facility for researcher use.
•Maintaining a semi-wooded buffer along the tidal marsh edge helps protect water quality and tidal marsh habitat.
•Controlling pernicious weeds like those presently found around the cabin is critical to ensuring that these problem species do not spread into nearby natural areas disturbed by logging. Some of the problem weeds around the cabin are currently being mown regularly to create lawn-like conditions, which helps keep the weeds in a suppressed state and unable to produce or go to seed.
•Trees left from logging that are near circulation routes may need to be assessed for safety.
•Manure from the horse paddock and barns should not be spread elsewhere on the Lynn Farm so as to avoid introducing weed seeds in the manure and to avoid increasing soil nutrient levels, which typically prove more conducive to weedy growth. If composted, the manure may interest local gardeners or farmers.
•When the bamboo patch is targeted for removal (estimated for 2017), the National Zoo may be interested in harvesting the bamboo as forage for their resident panda bears. The bamboo may need to be assessed for nutrient quality. Any harvesting would need to occur prior to herbicide applications.
•Chronic sea level rise may affect portions of this area over time (Strauss), presumably along FEMA flood lines. Additional input from experts as it pertains to planning for and adapting to these changes is needed before addressing specific management implications here


Everhart Tree Care LLC is a locally owned and operated tree services company, serving Columbia and Northern Dutchess Counties in the Mid-Hudson River Valley of New York State. The founder, Robert Everhart, an ISA Certified Arborist (NY 1180A), has over 25 years of experience in tree care, preservation and maintenance. The company is a member of TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association: www.treecareindustry.org.
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Spring at Kew Gardens
I met up with a sketching buddy today, Zane (@zanekarklina). I’ve been looking forward to venturing out after the ‘stay at home’ restriction lifted in England. We spent Good Friday at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew sketching the Japanese landscape. It's a beautiful space combining 3 different gardens - Garden of peace, Garden of Activity and Garden of Harmony - surrounding the Chokushi-Mon (Gateway of the Imperial Messenger). The resident peacock was out sunbathing (and posing for the tourists) in the Garden of Harmony among its neatly clipped hedges of Rhododendron and rock outcrops.
We sketched, chatted and celebrated Zane’s birthday with a picnic. The chilly day was deceptively sunny but it was nice to be out doing what we love.


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We provided advice on all aspects of Daylight & Sunlight to support the planning application for Broadwater Gardens in Welwyn Garden City
The proposals for the redevelopment of the former BioPark brownfield site to provide 89 new homes were drawn up by Alan Camp Architects.
The scheme consists of four apartment blocks and eight townhouses, and each has its own character. Inspired by both the Welwyn Garden City architecture and the locally celebrated art deco modernist structures such as the Roche and Shredded Wheat buildings.
The buildings will ‘step up’ gradually to ensure they blend with neighbouring architecture and the environment.
Two-thirds of the development area will be open space. This incudes individually designed courtyard gardens, play areas, a community hub, gym and café.
The landscaping will also create a series of communal gardens and interconnected landscaped courtyards, shielded from railway noise.
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The courtyard blocks are separated via an east – west garden ensuring maximum daylight and sunlight penetration to the landscaped areas throughout the day.
The southern block’s courtyard opens to the allotments, providing extensive views for the residents.
The proposals include a community use gym and coffee shop at ground floor level, overlooking the main central garden. This will act as a local hub providing a place for residents to meet, chat and share a coffee.
We advised on all aspects of Daylight & Sunlight to support the planning application for Broadwater Gardens in Welwyn Garden City.
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Welcome to the consultation website for the regeneration of Churchill Quarter in Bromley.
Countryside Properties has been working towards bringing forward the regeneration of Churchill Quarter since February 2017 and having held an extensive pre-application consultation process which included exhibition events and meetings with local groups, submitted a full planning application in May 2018.
This was then followed by a post submission consultation in July 2018.
Since the submission of the application the design has evolved to redistribute and break up the massing and increase the amount of green space and public realm on offer to the town centre.
Overall, the project will contribute to the borough’s housing supply including affordable housing, boost the town centre’s economy by providing space for local businesses to thrive and deliver improvements to the public realm and visual amenity of the area.
As part of our consultation on the updated application, we recently held an online consultation webinar with a Q&A session which you can view here .
We are presenting updated information at two consultation events on Thursday 23rd September and Saturday 25th September at our consultation shop so please drop in and see us!
We will be showing our latest designs for the redevelopment of the Churchill Quarter and members of the design team will be available to answer any questions you may have.
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I love visiting the Dandenongs and I love the big trees.
This is a photograph of Armin in front of a large tree on his property. There is lots of great vegetation but also lots of weed control needed.
Below is a shot of the creek that flows through Armin’s property. Unfortunately, the photograph doesn’t do it justice.


L'Oasis D'Aboukir Green Wall in Paris
A five-storey block in Paris has become the latest building to have a vertical garden installed. Made with over 7,500 plants, the "green wall" is 25-meters high and was designed by living wall inventor Patrick Blanc. The plant installation is called L'Oasis D'Aboukir (the Oasis of Aboukir) and includes plants from 237 different species, planted in diagonal waves. Planted in the sprint, the plants cover a previously raw concrete facade and add a much-needed splash of life to the surrounding area. Speaking about the installation, Blanc said "I am very happy to contribute to the welfare and environmental consciousness of the inhabitants of a historic district in the heart of Paris." The piece coincides with Paris Design Week which runs from 9 to 15 September, 2013.


Turning Torso – Mercedes Benz Malmö
During the launch of the Mercedes S-class Hybrid, the organisers at Turning Torso invited us to create outdoor decorations for the event. The biggest challenge was to use plants that could withstand seven days of scorching sunshine and strong winds. The rich greens were chosen to strike a balanced contrast with the white facade of the building. The idea cleverly symbolised the new green hybrid, juxtaposed with the octane-obsessed automotive landscape.


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Given enough time, and inclination, one can amass a vast knowledge on the subject of soil. Perhaps too much, but then I’d have nothing to blog about, so join me now on a journey into the ground beneath our feet. Metaphorically speaking, of course, I won’t be covering carpet, laminate, or any other flooring you settled on in your home.
Soil is not dirt, lets start there. Soil is a combination of several ingredients which may, or may not, include dirt. For example, potting MIX contains no dirt, while potting SOIL does. And you thought you were already lost in the gardening department 🙂
Dirt is, in a basic way, crushed rocks. Finer the crush, finer the dirt. Fill dirt, like you see on Craigslist, contains more gravel and rock than a garden dirt. Most of us either have all the dirt we need, or need to grow plants in a virtually dirt-free environment, like patio and balcony gardens.
Soil generally comes in two forms – potting and garden. Plants in containers need a lighter, less “dirt” mix with heavy drainage. You’ll often find potting mix made from compost, vermiculite and manure – a light, well drained base. Garden soil, in contrasts, tends to have heavier ingredients like worm casings and dirt. These retain the moisture and help plants root into the soil.
On to mulch. Mulch retains water.. Sort of. Applied properly, mulch lets water flow easily past it, to the roots of plants below. It provides a cover, over the soil, that keeps the water from evaporating as quickly. With any mulch, lay a 2-2.5″ layer and plan to replenish annually.
There are three main types of mulch. Forest floor, shown below, is a coarser chop. It’s meant for pathways and around shrubs and trees. There is a more “chopped” or shredded mulch, used in garden beds and planters. Then there’s heavy mulch, using straw or shavings. Used mainly in colder regions, it keeps the soil warm into fall, allowing late season harvests of onions, carrots, potatoes and garlic. I use all three in my garden and I’ll go over their uses in more detail in a future blog post.
The main thing to remember is all types of soil, from potting mix to mulch, are decomposing as your plant grows. Manure and mulch give off perceptible heat from this process that can damage some plants. Most, though, love to be wrapped in a snug layer of ground up trees.


The Holistic Gardens is set in the beautiful rural Cavan countryside. The area is quiet but by no means remote. A pathway surrounds the Centre. The path is approximately 700mtrs. There is no need to leave the area to get some fresh air. The path is safe and surrounded by trees. It is not accessible to public traffic. Along the path are some nice places for contemplation. Nature is very much part of the beauty of The Holistic Gardens. Wildlife can be appreciated up close when taking a stroll around the path.
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Friends of Tomahawk Park Landscaping Begins
Tree World from Battlefords rolled in about noon and made a good start on the new area in the park. They will be back tomorrow to start laying the bricks. It's going to look great.
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A gazebo can give your backyard the elegant look you’ve always wanted, without going overboard with too many decorative elements or colors that don’t match your home’s style. Gazebos are the perfect way to add some charm to your patio area without destroying the natural beauty of your yard and gardens. If you’re ready to learn more about gazebos and how they can bring balance to your landscape design, keep reading.
There are several advantages to smaller gazebos. A small gazebo is typically less expensive and requires less time and money than larger gazebos do. Smaller designs also mean it’s easier for you to customize your space, which is ideal if you want a little corner where you can spend time reading or writing. You might have a favorite spot in your yard that doesn’t get much sun or has trouble retaining heat; with a smaller design, you can create your own little space that protects you from harsh weather and gives you the comfort of being outdoors without having to deal with bad conditions. In addition, small designs tend to be lighter and easier to install on your property than large ones are. Lighter materials make it easier for you to move around when you need them out of your way so that you can take care of other tasks or enjoy some downtime inside. And since they don’t require as much installation work, light designs make it easy for you to move things around until they fit perfectly into place. This will give you better control over how things look when they’re finally finished and make sure that everything goes together seamlessly before moving forward with more complicated steps like painting or planting greenery around them.
Gazebos are an excellent way to add charm and flair to your backyard landscape. Gazebos are perfect for that small space between you and your next-door neighbor, or near a pond or creek. They can help create intimacy, which makes them great wedding venues. Gazebos aren’t just meant for adults either; they can also be used as playhouses by kids of all ages. A small gazebo in your backyard could make it look more elegant and open up a lot of opportunities for outdoor relaxation. If you’re thinking about buying a medium gazebo for your home, here’s what you need to know before making any decisions.
In terms of construction material, wooden gazebos are definitely popular among homeowners because they give off an elegant and classic vibe. Wooden gazebos come in different sizes and shapes so finding one that matches your taste shouldn’t be too difficult. However, if privacy is something you’re concerned about then perhaps choosing metal over wood would be better since metal is opaque (unlike wood). If wooden structures are what interest you but privacy is still something that matters to you then consider investing in heavy drapes or window shades for additional coverage from prying eyes.
Gazebos are typically used as seating areas and they come in a range of shapes, sizes and designs. They also come in a variety of materials such as wood, fiberglass or metal. Large gazebos have their pros and cons. While they offer plenty of shade during hot days and protection from light rain showers, these larger structures aren’t necessarily easy to transport or setup on your own. If you don’t mind paying for someone else to set it up for you, then a large gazebo can be an ideal fit for your yard design. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for one
Along with size, there is another important factor to take into consideration when choosing a gazebo design for your backyard landscape – where will you put it? This should influence your decision whether you choose a free-standing model or get one that sits on top of an existing structure. A free-standing structure won’t affect other areas in your yard but keep in mind that moving it will probably require hiring help from professionals. On top of that, many local laws may restrict how close to property lines new construction can go so make sure there’s enough room for whatever design you pick!


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We also design stunning interiors, from built-in cabinets, custom kitchens to complete room remodelling.
Not only does BGR Designs deliver high-end eco-studios, our wood-frame construction skills extend to home extensions, tiny houses and homes built with all typical building details.
BGR Design’s website design phase was an artistic process that reflected the company’s creative landscaping and construction services. We started by sketching several design styles, focusing on a sophisticated and designer-centric aesthetic. The chosen style served as the foundation for the structure of all website blocks, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing online presence. We created a digital landscape that reflects the elegance and functionality of BGR Design’s physical projects. The design features high-quality imagery of their landscaping and construction work, presented in a clean, modern layout that showcases the company’s expertise in transforming backyards into stunning outdoor spaces.
We chose the WordPress platform and used the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin to develop BGR Design’s website. Our goal was to create a user-friendly experience, so we integrated Woocommerce to showcase their services, including landscaping, gazebos, lofts, pools, hot tubs, and wooden outbuildings. Our development process prioritized creating a bug-free, responsive, and mobile-friendly website. The site’s architecture was designed to make navigation easy, allowing potential clients to explore BGR Design’s offerings and visualize the potential of their backyard spaces. Woocommerce was seamlessly integrated to enable a straightforward browsing and inquiry process, aligning with the client’s requirements and Onyxer Digital’s commitment to quality and precision.
To create the BGR Design website, we developed an online platform that combines aesthetic appeal with functional design. The website serves as a digital portfolio, showcasing the variety and quality of BGR Design’s landscaping and construction services. We ensured that each element of the website, from the layout to the content, echoes the company’s commitment to beauty and craftsmanship in outdoor space design. We used Woocommerce to provide a complete view of our services, making it easier for users to engage with us and inquire about our offerings.
The BGR Design website is a testament to Onyxer Digital’s ability to blend artistic design with functional web development. The site effectively showcases BGR Design’s expertise in transforming outdoor spaces, offering an immersive and user-friendly experience. The collaboration with the client resulted in a digital platform that not only meets but exceeds their expectations. It is fully optimized for both desktop and mobile users.
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The warm terra-cotta coloring of the concrete patio was obtained through the use of integrally colored concrete inside of a canvas shade and improving it having a dry-shake coloration hardener inside of a Sunlight-baked clay hue. The area was then stamped with texture skins in the Roman slate pattern.
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WORK is almost complete on a major project to improve a popular Wearside park.
Nearly £80,000 in funding was secured to install new paths, plants and matting at Doxford Park.
The Lake Rejuvenation Project will also improve wildlife and water quality at the popular attraction.
Colin Barksby, from the Friends of Doxford Park community group, which helped arrange the funding, said: “We are delighted that work is well under way on the Lake Rejuvenation project.
“It has taken a lot of time and effort to get to this stage, as we started the application process in September 2009.
“We were granted £35,000 from Sunderland City Council and a further £43,000 from the Community Spaces programme.”
Work on the project, which started last year, is expected to be completed before the end of June .
It followed an extensive public consultation process involving hundreds of questionnaires.
“A total of 872 questionnaires were given out as part of our public consultation and 82.6 per cent of respondents stated that the lake and cascade area was their main concern,” said Mr Barksby.
“The grant is to be used to improve these areas with a new path around the lake, coir matting and planting should improve the water quality and support the local wildlife.
“Unfortunately, we cannot have the cascade working again due to the amount of funding we would need, but we are looking to improve the appearance of it.”
Mr Barksby, who was also project leader, said the redevelopment will make a “massive difference” to the park, also known as the Secret Garden.
“It is a very, very popular spot for families,” he said. “It has taken a long time to arrange the funding, about two years, but it will be worth it in the end.
“Stage one has been completed and stage two will be finished in June.”
For more information about the Friends of Doxford Park, visit www.doxfordpark.org.uk.


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Crete: Landscapes, Sights, People
A photographic roundup of Crete, including island landscapes, ancient sites (Phaestos, Knossos), and Cretan people.
Rethymnon Streets - Crete
Small streets in Rethymnon's Old Town. Crete.


Your flower bed is looking a bit messy and overrun by all the unwanted, overgrown weeds - they have become a nuisance and you want them removed. Well, thanks to this weed control fabric by Maison & White you can restore the beautiful flower bed that you once had and that you are dreaming of. By simply laying your desired amount of membrane down in the overgrown areas of your garden, you will have a neat and tidy garden in no time! Weed control fabric is a more eco-friendly alternative to the use of commercial herbicides so as you are improving the life of your garden, you are also helping to improve the life of the planet. It’s an easy way to control the depth of plant roots and ensure that larger weeds that have deeper roots can’t settle in your flower beds.
HOW TO USE
Using the weed control fabric by Maison & White is really simple and is very easy to install. Simply flatten down the area you are planning on placing the weed membrane and removing any weeds that maybe there already, this will make laying down the weed control cloth much easier. Once the desired plot is flattened, your Weed Fabric Control is now ready to be placed down and is ready to start working by preventing weeds from showing up in your garden.
DECKINGS, PATHWAYS & DRIVES
If you’re planning on landscaping, putting a lovely new decking down in your garden or installing a new pathway, placing down weed control fabric is a great way to prevent any unwanted weeds coming up further down the line, ruining your lovely new decking or pathway. You should be able to enjoy the new additions to your outdoor space without worrying about anything that could have been prevented - like weeds! The Maison & White Weed Control Fabric is a great and useful way to help protect the look of your piece of landscaping which you worked so hard on.


If you have actually read about native plants, you might ask yourself just how specifically they are so useful to your yard. While you may know that plants native to particular areas can assist boost water top quality and minimize storm damages, you may not recognize the full extent of their usefulness. Actually, research study has actually shown that many plants are valuable to your yards. With that said in mind, here are 4 reasons that your yard requires extra native plants today. They may not seem as exotic or awe inspiring as a few of the a lot more preferred exotic plants out there, but they are all sort of helpful. To read more about this company view here!
First of all, indigenous plants are a lot lower maintenance than some exotic plants. They do not call for a large amount of water, color, fertilizer, or special care from you. Most of natives will likewise endure other sorts of bugs as well as conditions, and also do not require yearly maintenance like some unique plants. This is because they are adapted to the type of atmosphere that they stay in, and they tend to do great with marginal maintenance.
Native plants are also much safer than some of the other alternatives that you have. While some exotic plants can be really unsafe, indigenous plants are in fact more likely to eliminate you or your children if inadvertently consumed. That's because they have less natural enemies in the wild, as well as their environments have a tendency to be less most likely to be gotten into by various other pests as well as animals. They also have less possibility of contaminating the air and also water, as well as are thus much more eco-friendly.
Finally, natives are a fantastic addition to your landscape because they can do numerous features. As an example, specific indigenous plants can work as a fencing, hedgerow, or display and act to divide up large areas. Click here for more info. There are a couple of other reasons your yard needs indigenous plants too. While they aren't practically intrusive or "invading" other individuals's region, they do tend to protrude like a sore thumb. For example, if you are attempting to grow tall grass before a residence or on a sidewalk, you actually wish to utilize indigenous plants to split the area and also offer personal privacy. They can also assist maintain dirt moisture degrees in your lawn where it needs to be and so that you don't end up with mounds of wet soil around your plants that can be difficult to clean. You also do not have to worry about dead or dying plants clogging your landscape with decay.
The reason why indigenous plants are so helpful for your garden is since they just will not die. They are not affected by bugs or disease, so they do not break down and also rot away. As a matter of fact, some native plants can live for hundreds, even countless years, so you will certainly be conserving on your own quite a bit of cash in upkeep over the long run. Check this site and read more now about this product. Another reason why your yard ought to have extra indigenous plants is that some selections of plants are merely better for your backyard overall than others. There are specific plants that have all-natural insect repellents in them that additionally help protect against particular insects from destroying your yard. See page and click for more details now!
These consist of ladybugs, raspberries, ground beetles, moths, dragonflies, and also specific aphids. As well as on top of that, some of these plants are extremely eye-catching in their very own right, which is one more reason you could consider growing them. Take some time to browse around at our site to learn more on this subject, as well as additionally take a while to visit your local baby room to speak to among our seasoned professionals.


Being a vital part of your home’s exterior, a well-constructed driveway can enhance the aesthetics of your property. Different types of materials like asphalt, concrete, pavers, and gravel are used for constructing a driveway. As one of the most affordable options, gravel driveways can add a charm to your home’s aesthetics. There are different types of gravels available to choose from. The choice of gravel can affect the installation and longevity of your driveway. Hence, choosing the right type of gravel is vital for a strong and durable surface. Being aware of the different types of gravel in relation to the installation process can help you select the best type of gravel for your driveway.
Which Type of Gravel Should be Chosen?
Gravel driveways are composed of different layers. Each layer comprises of different sized gravels and serves its own purpose. You need to make sure each layer has the appropriate type of gravel for good installation and durability.
The first layer or foundation, which is a 4-inch layer, must consist of baseball sized rocks. These rocks form a strong foundation as they provide good drainage and prevent smaller rocks from disappearing into the soil.
Over the base, you must place another 3-4-inch layer of golf ball sized rocks. These smaller gravels serve similar functions as the ones in the base. They also fit well against the larger gravels in the foundation, forming a strong base for a driveway.
The top layer must consist of another 4-inch layer of marble-sized rocks that may vary in color depending on the type of stone.
It is best to use machine crushed stone rather than round rock for each layer of your gravel driveway. The machine crushed stone, usually has an angular shape that locks together to form a strong surface. Round rocks usually slip, creating an unstable surface. For the top layer, you can find a variety of gravels to choose from that can enhance the aesthetics of your property. Some of the different types include:
This is a type of material that closely represents a typical gravel driveway. Crushed stones are sized to ideally suit the construction and surfacing of your residential driveway. They can be comprised of limestone, granite, or trap rock depending on the quarry. The blend of gray and white shades makes these stones perfect for any landscape.
One of the most popular types, pea gravel is used for a number of residential driveways. These gravels feature a variety of colors like tan, brown, white, gray, green, blue, and red, and are typically small, smooth, and round in appearance. Their aesthetically pleasing qualities, in terms of texture and colors, make them one of the most popular choices.
White Marble Chips
Unlike their name, marble chips are not necessarily white but can add a touch of elegance to your property. This type, consist of streaks of gray combined with white to add to their visual appeal. Their shimmery and sparkling appearance reflect sunlight and prevent the property from being overheated.
While choosing the right type of gravel for your driveway is important, proper installation is equally vital. Hence, it is best to consult a professional paving company to guide you on the best type of gravel for a lasting and aesthetically pleasing driveway.


AIA NC ACTIVATE Announces “Missing Middle” Housing Competition Winners to Address Housing Crisis in Asheville
Asheville, NC – Activate NC’s announced the winners for its international “Missing Middle” Housing Competition on Friday November 10, 2017. The competition’s goal is to provide housing ideas to the city of Asheville that would both fit appropriately within single family neighborhoods while providing greater density and affordability in Asheville’s urban core. The site chosen for the competition is within walking distance of the emerging River Arts District, and is edged on one side by a tract of city owned land known as Murray Hill Park. Consideration for it’s location along with the topography of the land were major factors in the selection of the piece for the competition as well as for the jurying.
Four projects were chosen for awards. A Honor Award was given to “River Arts Row”; a Merit Award was given to “District Village”; a Merit Award was given to “Bartlett Commons”; and a Citation was given to “Artist’s Court”.
The jury, lead by jury chair Doug Hecker from Hecker Studio in Asheville, judged the entries based on criteria which included site sensitivity, topography, and space, form and materials. Hecker was joined on the jury by Amanda Loper from David Baker Architects in San Francisco, and Sasha Vrtunski with the City of Asheville. Overall, the jury noted that the projects were able to highlight some of the challenges of building denser communities in challenging landscapes.
River Arts Row
Team: William Lambeth, David Hammer, and Emily Axtman
Jury Comments: This project hit on all of the criteria from the competition. There is clustering, and shared wall construction and a desire to reduce the impact of cars in the neighborhood. It had an innovative narrative regarding construction with Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT), and suggested efficiencies with its use of land and materials.
Jury Comments; We liked the density of this project, and how they nestled an extra unit under larger units, integrating the hill side into the design. The way the park areas were integrated into and on top of existing structures was visionary, as well as the engagement the plan had with the edges of the lot.
Team: John Sunwoo, Christina Attiyeh, Daniel Lin, Peter Miller, Aditi Shetye, & Jeff Wandersman
Jury Comments; This project used the topography in a pragmatic yet organic way. The architectural expression feels fresh and new yet connected to the vernacular of the landscape and works with the topography. It also explores communal spaces in a more realistic way than other schemes we saw.
Jury Comments: This project really focuses on defining the park and making a new amenity for the city. We thought the site place for this entry was one of the most important aspects of the project. The spacing between buildings felt welcoming, and allowed for the integration of public spaces within the community. It was able to pull people through the grounds with its programmatic idea of a sculpture park.
Activate North Carolina is a program of the American Institute of Architects North Carolina. It supports architects, designers, and citizens who want to start dialogues and projects that improve NC’s cities and neighborhoods.


GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF FRESIA GARDEN PROJECT
On December 20, 2019, Thu Tam Real Estate Joint Stock Company carried out the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Fresia Garden Project in Truong Thanh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.
The land has an area of 32,594.9 m2 in Truong Thanh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City. The North borders the corridor on Cay Cam river; The East borders on vacant land and the planned belt road 3; The South borders Lien Phuong Street; The West borders on the new urban area of Dong Tang Long.
Some pictures of the groundbreaking ceremony:


In 2015 a committee made a recommendation for a location for a dog park in Keokuk. The committee wanted it in Riverview Park, which is the park on top of the bluff between Mississippi Terrace and River Terrace Apartments.
At some meetings then, residents in River Terrace did not want the dog park that close to their apartment building.
While Rees park on South Seventh Street was initially ruled out as being too remote in the city and having some financial hurdles due to trees needing to be cleared, the project was eventually moved there.
Not much has happened with the project recently.
The Keokuk Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has talked about the dog park at a few meetings recently. At a meeting Tuesday, it was on the agenda for the meeting.
The board decided it would like to see the park be put back at Riverview Park, again citing the reasons that were discussed in 2015 as to why the park is not a good fit at Rees.
The up front cost of clearing trees is slowing park progress down.
Read more in the Thursday, July 11 Daily Gate City.


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From time to time we are asked to design and install a Natural Swimming Pond with a “twist”. These are the type of challenge our designers and engineers relish. For the project we were asked to create a fully functional Natural Swim Pond, complete with regeneration zone filtration, with a contemporary design. The client had wanted a clean, rill-like look with angles and geometric features that complemented the property’s garden.
The Inspired by Water team put together a design, which allowed maximum filtration efficiency through the use of a large L-shaped regeneration zone. The regeneration zone was linked to the pool’s swim-zone via a channel or spillway. Additionally the regeneration zone was designed to be built marginally lower than the pool itself. This allows any floating debris to be continually carried away by natural flow of the pool. The debris makes its way from the swim-zones surface, through the channel and into the lower regeneration zone. Subsequently not only is the regeneration zone a superb filter, it also makes for a very successful surface skimmer.
This design also incorporated two of our purposely designed NSP Aerated Bottom Drains. This product is unique in that it is the only drain on the market designed, with efficiency and safety in mind, specifically for Natural Swimming Ponds. Each drain emits a plume of continuous small air bubbles into the pool, ensuring the best of water quality. The drains are crafted in the UK and can take a maximum flow rate of 30m³/hour.
- 12th September 2016


The Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary offers an extensive trail system. For those who like to meander, the lake trails are an easy walk and the floating boardwalk puts you right in the centre of this significant wetland area.
For those looking for a little more exertion, the hill trails offer more of a challenge. The summit of Christmas Hill sits at 109 meters above sea level and rewards you with a spectacular view of the city. In the spring a sea of wildflowers surrounds you as you walk past the endangered Garry oak meadow.
We were thrilled when we had the chance to design and situate all the signage for Swan Lake.


Chris Trump is an expert on Korean Natural Farming and in this interview he takes us for a tour around a garden he designed in Colorado. He tells us how he built the living soil the plants are living in, how all of the nutrients are made for the plants, how they fight bugs and much more. There is so much cool information in this interview and it's not just for organic growers either. Improve the health of your plants by implementing some of these techniques into your garden. You can find out more about Chris on his website, Christrump.com or on his YouTube channel, just search "Chris Trump" and you will find it. Thanks for listening!
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TE MS0108 10W IP65 Flood Light
TE MS LED spot flood light has a simple and elegant design with a professional structure of heat dissipation. It's applicable for illumination of landscape, leisure zone, ancient architecture and etc....
Constructions & Materials
- Aluminium housing with powder coated finish.
- Optional different beam angle from narrow to wide (10°~ 60°).
- Rotatable mounting base can turn 180°, which is easy to adjust the illumination angle. Stable performance. Earth spike is optional.
- Easy for installation and maintenance.
|Input Voltage||AC 220V - 240V|
|Wattage||4.5 - 10W|
|Lumen Output||100 - 890lm|
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The secondary composition is 144 sq ft by using a fuel hearth pit lined with crushed glass. The flooring is stamped concrete in a Wooden bridge plank pattern. TK IMA ...
Forged-on shade would be the method the place the surface area in the concrete is dyed The bottom shade. The surface in the concrete is colored by spreading the colour hardener onto the surface area of your wet concrete and floating the powder into the best layer on the wet concrete.
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Stamped concrete patios offer you a extensive assortment of attractive alternatives impossible with other patio supplies. The patio is often poured in almost any condition or sizing to suit the Place, and you can Select from numerous stone and brick styles and in some cases wood-grained textures.
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The nice and cozy terra-cotta coloring from the concrete patio was accomplished by using integrally coloured concrete in website the canvas shade and maximizing it that has a dry-shake shade hardener within a sun-baked clay hue. The floor was then stamped with texture skins inside a Roman slate sample.
Large vaulted outdoor living area. The centerpiece is a customized and hand plastered monolithic fireplace surrounded by cozy furnishings, BBQ spot and huge La Cantina folding doors and direct go-as a result of from kitchen to BBQ region.
A attractive border is a great way to set off and body a stamped concrete patio, especially absolutely free-form layouts.
The sample is The form on the floor of your stamped concrete. The sample demonstrates The form of your natural developing materials. The pattern is produced by imprinting the concrete Soon after it has been poured having a "concrete stamp".
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A concrete walkway, stamped With all the exact ashlar slate pattern utilized for the patio, sales opportunities down to a 2nd more-secluded patio with an outdoor fire pit. Seat walls created from concrete pavers retain the garden’s sloped terrain and create a lovely patio border.
The base coloration is the first shade Utilized in stamped concrete. The bottom shade is picked out to replicate the color of the purely natural making substance. The base shade is made by adding a color hardener into the concrete. Colour hardener is really a powder pigment used to dye the concrete.
Most recent concrete stamps are made of polyurethane, but more mature "cookie cutter" type stamps had been created of assorted metals. The aged design stamps lacked the abilities of forming pure stone texture.


is the central park of Bay County, containing approximately 97 acres. It is roughly 1.2 miles long and 0.2 miles wide. This area includes land that encompasses Liberty Harbor Marina, the Veterans Memorial Park ball fields, Kantzler Arboretum, Santa House, Trombley House, and Fitness Park. It includes the Riverwalk and the Riverwalk/Railtrail loop. Major community events such as the 4th of July Fireworks celebration, River Roar, Pig Gig and concerts take place in the park.


About 40% of the large ornamental palm trees in the San Diego area of California are Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta). The fan palms have large fan-like leaves. The old dead fronds form a skirt that must be cut from the trunk, leaving a rough spiky trunk.
Another 40% are Queen Palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana), native to South America. Queen palms have a soft look due to the droopy leaves. The dead palm fronds trim off completely, leaving a smooth trunk.
|Canary Island Date Palm|
Out at Borrego Springs in the desert they grow a lot of edible Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera). And there is a rare native California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) in some of the nearby desert oases canyons in the Anza-Borrego Desert--the only native palm in California.
Not included in the above list of large palms are the Pygmy Date Palms (Phoenix roebelenii), native to Southeast Asia. It is as numerous as all the other palms combined. A cute little palm that barely reaches 7 feet tall is perfect for residential landscaping. They are easy to trim and the seeds aren't as messy as the larger palms--or, rather, the berry-like seeds do not get scattered as widely as the tall palms.
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Paving Block also known as Square paving Bloxk is a commonly used decorative method of creating. There are many different laying patterns that can be achieved using block paving. This pattern is the strongest of the block paving bonds as it making a good choice for driveways and road surfacing.


From the Italian progettare (to design) and terra (earth), the mission of Progetterra is to design a better world. We are a multifaceted organization with expertise and a passion for sustainability, sustainable design, and architecture, a creative outlet expressed through website and graphic design, and with a soft spot for landscapes and the natural world.
What We Do
We are sustainability consultants for architecture and design firms with expertise in sustainable design, building performance analysis and certifications, embodied carbon analysis, and firm-wide sustainability.
We are highly skilled in graphic and website design, having designed over ten websites utilizing a variety of free and purchased themes on WordPress. Experience in coding for customization of WordPress themes.
We love to garden, we love to cook, and we love tea. For fun, we design landscapes, garden, make tea, cook and share our favorite recipes.
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Flowers from Heidi
It is a perfect little oasis and Zoe and I love going there every day for a little break.
We find little friends like this on occasion also.
The wonderful garden is looked after by H-Factor Landscaping and Heidi Becker and her team are always here keeping the place looking nice. She brought us some flowers last week and they were so beautiful that I took some photos! The colors are so amazing!! I hope you enjoy!


The City of Gardendale, joined by representatives from the Alabama Forestry Commission, will celebrate Arbor Day next Tuesday, February 22nd by planting trees at Bragg Middle School. Tree planting begins at 10am.
According to Bill Casaday, who serves on Mayor Hogeland’s staff, students from two classes at Bragg Middle School will participate and will learn how to plant trees and their importance to the environment.
Holding an Arbor Day event each year is part of the requirements the City of Gardendale must meet to continue to be recognized as a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation.
The trees will be planted out in front of the school in the area near the school sign.


Twig offers a full range of hard and soft landscaping elements found within a garden setting. Our team has a wide range of expertise and can turn your ideas and visions into reality; this can be renovation and rejuvenation of existing features through to complete re-instatement of specific areas.
Our design team can help to inspire you and design what you need to make the most of your garden to fit in with your lifestyle.
"Twig proved to be a real 'breath of fresh air'... Your entire team were true professionals in every sense, delivering the project within budget and at a speed that defied belief! Twigs' expertise and attention to detail have worked magic on what was a truly challenging site and we therefore have no hesitation in recommending your services to others."
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The pools that we like so much in summer can also like us in winter. At Aj Arquitectura we design, advise and create with the best materials of the moment a unique space to enjoy both inside and outside the “pool“.
We take care of the plans, licenses, feasibility study of size and situation of your swimming pool. We will choose the best materials and we will adapt to your budget, developing and integrating the aesthetics with the environment, the situation, the coating, etc …
If you already have a swimming pool or a jacuzzi we can create an environment and a totally new decoration with leds, vegetation or even create an infinity pool or sand.
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I am Lighting Designer with experience spanning over 20 years. My experience cover various projects for example cultural, hospitality, retail, office, residential, wellness, hospitals, swimming pools, landscape, infrastructure developments, customised lighting installations and art installations.
I am also the founder of the lighting company LED Energy.
I creates atmospheres of natural and artificial Lightning Design in built environment as schemes for Architecture, using design research based on artistic assets with high tech applications.
My inspiration is the ever changing environment around us. Nature has a strong impact providing amazing lighting performance with the unique light. Simple occurrences such as the silhouetting of an object, reflection, shadow, mirroring and the amazing colours created in nature are indeed inspiring me and reflected in my mind and projects.


The 4x4 Coastal Peg is ideally suited to coastline and softer soils. Designed for coastal areas behind the dunes, away from the beach and on typically firm sandy loam soils. The coastal screw is not suitable in soft beach sand. It is not suitable to soft beach sand!
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The Landscape is Listening
Walking the urban Landscape of Montreal and noticing it’s nature, patterns and textures. Getting lost in the fragmented forest that lives beneath the city.
These photos were taken in the context of the workshop of the same name organized by Lily Hayes & George Saralis-Wheatley, more info can be found here: https://thelandscapeislistening.cargo.site/
Last modified on 2023-03-21, published on 2021-03-31