Panorama Structure philosophy is to create a design that naturally integrates your panorama, home and life-style to create a restful, serene out of doors residing space for your loved ones to take pleasure in for a few years to come back. your designers research your website traits, resembling dimension and form of the lot, publicity (to solar, shade, wind, rain and snow), soils, slope, neighborhood, type of home, utility entry and present vegetation. Backyard designs can vary from formal to naturalistic, and from easy to advanced. Panorama design drawings are designed uniquely suited to each the person website and the expressed wishes of the consumer. Out of doors designs are involved with small and huge website initiatives. Panorama plantings, nonetheless, are at their worst when new and may enhance with age.
Design ideas embody unit, steadiness, transition, focalization, proportion, rhythm, repetition and ease. Design method can also be an necessary issue influencing upkeep necessities. Design the small print in your panorama design that may embody arbors, edgings, fences, gates, sheds, gazebos, playgrounds, swimming pools, grills and extra. Use a whole lot of free curves in your design which give the phantasm of much more house. Do-it-yourselves should first be taught the essential designing parts that underline the self-discipline of panorama design. One preliminary goal of panorama design is to mix man’s building (home or constructing) into the pure environment. The panorama designer ought to think about the colour modifications all year long when growing a panorama plan Landscape Design Colorado Springs.
Backyard-making issues the connection of the human being to his pure environment and an consciousness of the interaction between objects occupying out of doors house.
Conduct a Web site Evaluation to finish a survey of the shopper’s property is important. The plot plan will help you in organizing the data from the location evaluation. Throughout the website evaluation, views needs to be noticed from inside the home to outdoors and from outdoors to inside the home. Pricey and undesirable upkeep practices and the necessity for website modifications will be minimized of prevented by together with upkeep issues and using IPM all through the planning and design section of a panorama growth undertaking. An intensive website evaluation can prevent money and time. Usually, designing for low-maintenance and utilization of IPM is sort of straight ahead, the identical ideas typically apply from website to website, and their software won’t considerably enhance the design and building bills of a undertaking (notably when life-cycle prices and advantages are thought-about). Panorama design drawings are produced to be uniquely suited to each the non-public website and the expressed wishes of the consumer. You may benefit from the enjoyable of being concerned within the panorama design course of, and you’ll profit from a design primarily based in your distinctive website and private preferences. Plantings within the public space ought to focus consideration to the doorway.
The general public space is the portion of the residential panorama the general public sees and makes use of. The present development towards smaller residential heaps encourages the event of a number of the entrance yard for household residing. Symmetrical steadiness has been overdone in residential panorama design. Asymmetrical steadiness is usually extra fascinating for residential landscapes as steadiness is created with out monotony.
Do-it-yourselves should first be taught the essential designing parts that underline the self-discipline of panorama design. Skilled panorama structure helps to forestall the same old issues of previous retaining partitions, dying vegetation, bug and pest infestation, fading rotting wooden, sagging tilting fences, and pathways and driveways that sink. Virtually talking, panorama structure and panorama design are virtually one in the identical, if carried out correctly in line with the science, information and ability that needs to be utilized. Wherever you might be, we are able to serve you with skilled panorama design providers.


When it comes to sculpting your backyard, using a new garden trend can do wonders. Times are changing, so boring backyards are no longer acceptable. Communities on the internet are providing too many options for home owners to stick to bland traditions. Now that the secret is out, no one has to be confined to the same recycled backyard styles. Instead of settling for a generic garden, many people are creating new designs that cater to their tastes. These ideas range from wild to rustic, with each one showcasing the owner’s style.
This wave of customizable gardening has paved the way for a slew of new trends. While some are questionable, many irresistible innovations have exploded in popularity. These garden trends deserve to be showcased, which is why we decided to highlight the best ones in this article. Prepare to adopt one of the gardening trends on this list, since they are too enticing to ignore!
Best Garden Trends of 2018
Garden Trend #1: Utilizing New Water Features – While many people instantly think of installing pools or fountains, one option easily keeps things lush. Ponds provide a more natural look that’s noticeably simpler to maintain than a pool. They can be made narrow and long, which is the perfect way to divide up your backyard!
Garden Trend #2: Outdoor Bars – While this idea is far from new, immersing bars in plants is. There’s nothing like enjoying a cocktail while surrounded by luscious vegetation. The best thing is, the only thing necessary for a bar is a flat space. This can be in the midst of trees or a garden, so let your imagination run wild. Browse our wide selection of Outdoor Bar Tables to find the perfect addition to your backyard!
Garden Trend #3: Vertical Gardens – Nowadays, space is tight in the city. Having extra land is such a novelty that many people are lucky to have any sized backyard. For this reason, the best place to build your garden is up. With little to no preparation, you can cover your walls and fences with layers of plants. These create tiny urban jungles that are refreshing when living in the city!


We transfer the guarantee of our experience within the professional sphere to our wellness solutions for private homes. Designing highly complex pools has helped us when creating a firm product range for individuals.
Indoor and outdoor pools, with water games or for swimming. Choose your project, together we can make it a reality. Leave us to deal with the design, installation and subsequent maintenance.


Often referred to as Canada’s most beautiful university campus, Western provides an idyllic background for your studies. Gothic architecture that blends in seamlessly with the natural atmosphere, the ivy-covered University provides endless scenic locations to study, chat with friends and relax. The campus is situated on nearly 400 acres of rolling hills and wide-open spaces on the banks of the Thames River.
Further testament to its natural beauty, Western was recognized with top honours as Most Beautiful Campus in the Parks and Grounds category of the 2004 National Communities in Bloom competition, a nation-wide beautification program that judges cities, towns, villages, parks and grounds. In fact, Western took the top prize over Banff National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the world.


In order to get an accurate quote for your project we often times ask you to provide a ballpark estimate of how many square feet or cubic yards will need to be covered. How do you get those?
First start by measuring the approximate length and width of the project area in feet, including any flowerbeds, water features and other landscaping. You can use a tape measure for smaller areas or a measuring wheel for larger areas. If you do not have access to these, you can walk the length and width of the project area, counting the number of steps you take and multiplying it by 2.5 (the average distance of a step). If you would like to calculate cubic yards, measure the depth of the area as well in inches.
Input the information you gathered into the calculator below to calculate the approximate square footage and/or cubic yardage. Keep in mind that these numbers are approximations and are intended to give a preliminary estimate for the initial estimate only. Final measurements will be performed during a follow-up appointment and be provided with the final estimate.


Tree Planting Day!
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The second best time is now. -Chinese Proverb
Who doesn’t love trees? From the spacious and majestic to the floral and fragrant to the glossy and deep green, trees inspire us to stop, look up into the sky, and dream. These days, so many of us have our heads down, looking into screens, getting our work done, watching our steps, or thinking about all the turmoil that exists in the world right now. Trees ask us to look up and reconnect with the beauty that surrounds us. They want to be seen!
So, on the crisp, sunny Saturday morning of October 17th, a group of 25 spirited and dedicated volunteers, led by our Land Steward Patrick Sanders, arrived at Heritage Acres to plant trees! Carefully and strategically placed along the borders of the sanctuary’s landscape, 151 new, young trees in 18 different species are now poised to grow and bloom for all to enjoy for many years to come. These trees will contribute to the diverse ecosystems already teeming near the pond, in the meadow, and all along the inviting forest edges. This important work could never be achieved without the gracious assistance from our volunteers and individuals who donated trees, and to all of you, we say THANK YOU!
Here is the list of new trees that now call Heritage Acres home: American Hazelnut, American Plum, Black Walnut, Buttonbush, Butternut, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, Elderberry, Flowering Dogwood, Gingko, Northern Red Oak, Persimmon, Pin Oak, Redbud, Red Maple, Scarlet Oak, Serviceberry, Shingle Oak, Witchhazel.
Are you interested in learning more about Heritage Acres? Would you like to get involved? Do you have suggestions or feedback for us? We’d love to hear from you.
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A pergola provides a space where individuals can have shelter, privacy, and shade. It will also create a beautiful visual accent for your garden. Pergolas help blend, as well as break up elements of your garden, depending upon how you position and design them. Its walls and roof have an open framework that can be used to support plant life. This creates a relaxing and comforting space with fragrance. Get in touch with us today for more information on this service.
The fundamental framework of a pergola allows for a striking garden feature. They are used to provide shade, shelter, and privacy on walkways. Their features can create beautiful tunnels when covered in flourishing flowers. Pergolas provide extended protection from the sun while not completely cutting off its warmth and light. If you would like to know more about our pergolas, then please call us today.
Pergolas create a calm space. Their structure allows for a feeling of privacy while also being connected to the elements. During hot days, these structures will provide you with the ability to have an extended time outdoors with comfort and protection. They also make for great features when privacy is desired. Whether you want to sunbathe or read a book, you will be able to without feeling as though you may be interrupted.
Talk to our team about our arbours and pergolas and how they could best suit your space. We also offer free, no-obligation quotations.


In pursuance of the decisions taken last week for planting 1 million trees in Delhi as a commitment to greening Delhi, a Tree plantation drive along with inspection at Rajghat and Smriti Sthal was undertaken today morning at 8 am by Sh Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs along with senior officials of the ministry and DG, CPWD.
In a significant decision taken last week in a meeting chaired by Sh. Hardeep Puri, MoS(I/C), Housing and Urban Affairs it was decided that the NBCC/CPWD will re-work the design and plans for the remaining redevelopment of the 7 GPRA colonies to avoid felling/cutting of trees. It was also decided that the planting of more than one million trees, of 8-12 feet height, will be completed in the next three months during the monsoon season and the trees will comprise of fruit-bearing, flowering and other green trees. Further, citizens groups will also be Invited to suggest locations for transplantation of trees


My Dad sent me this clipping from a newspaper which regards a competition to design a new bandstand for Queen's park to replace the one which burnt down in 1996.
Can you remember what the bandstand was like?
Can you imagine what a new performance space might be like?
Our aim is to restore the amphitheatre / former bandstand area in Queen’s Park for modern performance use.
The project will provide opportunities to perform, entertain, and enhance the Park.
This is a pilot project designed to see whether community councils can work together to shape and lead community projects. It is one of only two in Scotland supported with £15,000 pump-priming funding in 2009-10.


Castle Ashby | Risograph Print
This stunning risographed 35mm film photo captures Castle Ashby's Italian Gardens and Orangery in Northamptonshire.
The unique Orangery, designed by architect Matthew Digby Wyatt dates back to 1872 and houses a large central pond, home to over one hundred fish and an abundance of water lilies.
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Soy-based inks, Context Natural 250gsm (100% Recycled FSC Stock)


Octopus's Garden: A Splash of Art at Cappy Yates Park
Old City Quarter
n 2016, a spirited group of young residents embarked on an artistic endeavor that would breathe new life into the historic Cappy Yates Park, nestled on private land at the corner of Wallace and Bastion Streets. Their vision? To transform this piece of land into a vibrant, walkable art park that would captivate the community.
Lys was invited to paint a small retaining wall at the parks entrance. Thank you to Doug Wortley for arranging this great project.
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Amidst this creative revival, Lys received an invitation to contribute their artistic touch to the park's entrance, a retaining wall that beckoned visitors into this artistic oasis. The chosen theme was nautical, paying homage to Nanaimo's maritime heritage.
With a high-contrast background of striking pink and deep blue. Against this vivid canvas, a dark and mysterious octopus came to life, its tentacles playfully exploring the small surface.
Another project to show the power of community and art coming together to transform a once-forgotten space into a vibrant and imaginative escape. Cappy Yates Park became a space where creativity thrived, and visitors were invited to wander through a playful artistic world, even if just for a moment.


Testimonials from Happy Customers
“The end result is amazing – we couldn’t be more happy with it. It has transformed our outside space and given new life to an otherwise inoffensive but functional wall. We opted for a floating bench to enable us to make the most of our living wall and we have found ourselves using the space much more over the summer than we ever did previously.”
– Jamie, Emma, and Charlotte Thrower
“It’s really easy to maintain and if we want to change the plants around for a bit for added colour or different texture, it’s really easy to swap plants around – almost like lego bricks, just pop them in”.
– Steven & Harvey
“BRILLIANT idea and the end results are stunning. Would be great to see it used on ugly major roads and in urban environments like schools and offices”
– Barclays Bank One Small Step Competition


Milwaukee Riverwalk District Awards
Urban Land Institute Global Award of Excellence
Milwaukee’s RiverWalk was selected for a 2017-2018 Global Award of Excellence from the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The award is considered among the world’s highest honors from land use experts. The Riverwalk is one of thirteen development projects in North America, Europe and Asia to receive this recognition. It also marks the first time a Wisconsin project has been named a Global Award of Excellence winner. ULI has previously honored three projects in Milwaukee with product Awards of Excellence, The Grand Avenue, Schlitz Park, and East Pointe.
2007 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design
The AIA Honor Awards are the profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design. Selected from nearly 700 total submissions, the Riverwalk joined 28 projects honored at the AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition.


Rosenberg Gardner Design provides land planning and landscape architectural services to a wide range of public and private clients throughout South Florida, the mid-Atlantic states, and South America, including several leading large residential and commercial developers.
President Ken Gardner is intimately involved in every project and assembles our design team's differing backgrounds to create innovative, beautiful and sustainable landscape experiences.
“The Client doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”
This statement is the basis for our collaborations with our clients. We understand that it is of utmost importance that the client feels comfortable with us as well as with the quality of our work.


The Santa Susana Mountains Trails Master Plan - Phase II will continue efforts made by Los Angeles County to realize and preserve the full potential of regional multi-use trail connectivity. The project augments the Santa Susana Mountains Trails Master Plan - Phase I, which was adopted in May, 2015, and will complete the trail master planning efforts in the unincorporated northwest region of Los Angeles County.
The plan will balance a wide array of considerations to preserve the long-term sustainability of the County's multi-use trail network. It will act as a framework to encourage and promote new multi-use trails and recommend improvements to existing trails, planning trails with seamless transitions to areas, jurisdictions, and prime destinations within and adjacent to the project area. The plan will include recommendations for reducing unmet local recreation demand in the Santa Clarita Valley Planning Area, San Fernando Valley Planning Area, and throughout the Fifth Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County.
The draft plan will be presented at a number of community meetings, and ultimately to the County Board of Supervisors for approval (see project timeline below for anticipated dates). Following approval by the County Board of Supervisors, proposed trails from this plan will be incorporated into the County's General Plan. Recommendations included in the final plan will be consistent with the adopted County Trails Manual, approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2011.
The Santa Susana Mountains Trails Master Plan – Phase II (SSMTMP-PII) includes a 67.5-mile planned regional trail network within a 22-square-mile study area, which abuts the Santa Clara River to the north, the City of Santa Clarita and the I-5 freeway to the east, the Santa Susana Mountains Final Trails Master Plan – Phase I area to the south, and the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan area to the west. The study area is located in the Fifth Supervisorial District.
In addition to the public meetings shown in the schedule below, the County has collected public feedback via an interactive web map. Visitors were able to draw desired trail alignments, locations for potential trail access points, equestrian parks, or mountain bicycling parks, and add general comments to the map. The map closed to public comment on June 6, 2017
*Prior to these meetings, notices were sent to parcel owners within a 1/2-mile radius of the project study area.


Are you looking for flowers that are unique, designed with your style and personality in mind?
Maybe you want to make a statement with a beautiful floral arch, hanging installation, floral staircase or flower wall. Perhaps you want to transform your venue into a summer meadow or enchanted woodland?
We can help! We love to design and are always happy to talk about how we could make your ideas a reality. Get in touch to discuss your vision in more detail.


Based on clients demand we had to design a Roof Garden in the warm Islamic style. So We tried to take some elements from Moroccan Islamic architecture and elaborate them in a semi-modern look, which preserves the main characters of Islamic architecture. Synchronizing the client’s demands with the essence of Islamic architecture was the main issue in this project. We had to prevent losing integrity and harmony in the final concept. enclose is a brief of the final idea visualization.


The Tree City USA program, organized by the Arbor Day Foundation, has been in place since 1976. This program is a national effort to encourage communities to manage and expand their public trees. Since the program's inception, over 3,400 communities have
committed to becoming a Tree City USA. Celina recently achieved the Tree City USA
designation for the second year in a row. This means that the City meets four core
standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or
department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and celebrating Arbor Day. Not only was Celina able to secure a second
year of certification as a Tree City USA, but the City also received a Growth Award which is given to Tree City USA communities that demonstrate a higher level of tree care and
community engagement. Through updating the City's tree-friendly ordinances, the City was able to secure the Growth Award.
Learn more about the beautiful City of Celina at lifeincelinatx.com.


Add the Look of Natural Stone to Your Pool
Backyards are fantastic multipurpose spaces. They are gathering places with friends and family, exercise areas, and a retreat for quiet relaxation. More than any other space in your home, your backyard is an opportunity to connect your home with nature. The enduring look of natural stone is a great way to add a natural element to your backyard with a variety of colour and style options to add personality to your outdoor living space. Stone has long been used to surface walkways and patio spaces, and modern pool liner materials provide a full range of options to incorporate your pool into your backyard landscaping.
Selecting the right natural stone liner material for your backyard space can be as straightforward as coordinating with existing stonework in your patio or home. If you are starting fresh, today’s modern pool liner materials offer many exciting options for colour, texture, scale, and style.
One of the most popular choices for a stone look over the years has been the look of natural pebble. Smaller in scale but big in detail, natural pebble designs come in a range of colours to match your backyard. Refreshing beach pebble prints in blues have cheerful charm that complements almost any style of decking or patio. For a more minimalist backyard style, sparkling quartz designs, or gunite pebble printed liner materials will add a look of natural texture to your exterior décor.
Homeowners seeking a modern look to their backyard décor have more options for liner material than ever. The sleek look of slate is modern & sophisticated, combined with a rustic texture. Slate liner material is available in many rich colour options such as blues, dark greys, and even green slate — inspired by Indonesian/tropical resorts/holidays. For an extra touch of modern elegance, bold white marble liner material with a full textured emboss might be the perfect finish to your backyard spa retreat.
The warm texture of the Maui design from Poolside by CGT. Design: Maui
Welcome guests into your backyard by creating a comforting social space with rich colour and textures. Rustic stone prints in cozy brown and warm grey colours are as inviting as a weekend getaway at the cottage/lake. Tan liner material with limestone or granite style prints glow like a warm sandy beach and add a sunny backdrop to years of photographic moments with family and friends.


When it comes to good destinations for landscape photography, southern part of Germany definitely does not disappoint. Between the Black Forest to the west and Berchtesgaden national park on the far east, this area is full of beautiful locations that will get any landscape photographer excited. One such place is a small town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen located right on the border with Austria next to Germany’s tallest mountain Zugspitze. In addition to its alpine meadows, magnificent mountains and deep gorges, this region is also a home to numerous gorgeous lakes. The most famous of them – lake Eibsee – might just be one of the most beautiful lakes in all Germany.


XBD Collective is a multi-disciplined design firm that offers creative interior, architectural and landscape design as well as procurement services.
XBD Collective possesses a distinctive ability to create customized signature architecture and interior designs that are both award-winning and forward-thinking, and adopt a design style that strives to push the boundaries in the world of design. With more than 50 awards won in cities such as London, Dubai & Los Angeles, our extensive portfolio is a clear demonstration that projects undertaken are always executed with the finest detail and with the utmost personal attention.
Our expansion into the UK market see's a further development for the XBD Collective brand with new offices located within 'Pavilion Kensington' directly above the renowned 'The Ivy Kensington Brasserie'.
Due to the high demand for our services, XBD Collective is working on projects spanning across London and the surrounding areas, covering all sectors of the industry from residential towers, food & beverage venue's, commercial developments and private residences.


The Coconut palm is one of the most aesthetic and emblematic plant...
Holey coconut palms
Thursday, August 11, 2016
The prettiest coconut palm of Tanzania
As a vision of the Garden of Eden... A variety named Pemba Orange Dwarf.
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Landscaping Advice For Your Backyard Together with Garden
Landscaping a yard may be simple or even hard, it all relies on precisely how much you realize going directly into the project. Should you be well-versed in a few basic techniques, including those that you have go through inside this article, you ought to have no problem taking on your project with simplicity, so continue reading for extra information.
A great landscaping design word of advice is to produce use of the obtainable rooms that you own. One particular useful word of advice is to place bushes throughout areas where outside noise can be a good difficulty as the bushes will certainly help drown out any kind of unwanted sounds. Just help to make sure that you just plan away your spacing carefully.
Become sure to plan exactly what your surroundings before an individual buy. Try sketching out your landscape design on a new document prior to in fact planting together with building. Whenever you know exactly just what materials you need plus where you are planning to be putting them all, it can help a person avoid throwing away income.
Usage contrast for you to provide curiosity to your landscape designs. Test to plant goods which are very several from each other in color, form plus feel. Look at a new shade wheel, select the colors that are opposite each other and then match plantings of those colors jointly. This variety will give a much better look to help your landscape.
If your property is located in an dry part of the particular country, exercise warning whenever planting tall grasses within your yard. To decrease the risk of damage from wildfires, it's use short, grounded types of grass. In the event that you totally must place tall grasses, you have to do so well more than 75 feet away through your house.
calwestfertilizer.com Peat moss can help to preserve your crops thriving. Your plants could get many helpful nutrients by peat moss that might in any other case end up being hard to come by simply. Peat moss also appears more dark and richer than frequent dirt.
If a person are inexperienced from gardening and gardening, you will need to consider the maintenance involved in advance of selecting your next venture. Never plan a good high-maintenance, opulent design unless an individual are self-assured in your abilities to take care of the idea properly. If you are unable to have the funds for to hire someone to preserve your own grass, it is best in order to opt for straightforward patterns with low-maintenance components.
Constantly use the proper instruments if carrying out any scenery assignment. If you have a stump that should be eliminated, rent a backhoe and remove it appropriately, never try to do it with a good truck. When you have a great deal of product that demands to be moved, use wheelbarrows to reduce pressure. Use the proper equipment for the job, and you will save yourself some grief.
In case you have a good very small house, be careful about your use involving big trees. Massive timber can be overwhelming when placed in the garden of your very small residence. They can distract by the house, and could also make it appear smaller than it really is. Select smaller varieties instead.
Although you might not be able to manage in order to hire a landscape is required to be or design professional to build up your landscaping plans. It really is well worth the funds to pay for a great hour-long appointment with one. Completing this task can help you perfect your ideas and protect against you from building pricey mistakes.
Be conscious of the effects landscaping could have on equally your property and yard. Think about the results that particular plantings may have in areas exactly where underground piping and cable tv lines may be co-located. Similarly, vegetation that grow up to block entry views in and away of your real estate need to be eliminated. Consider all items meticulously before identifying your final landscaping plans.
A good landscaping venture will need not really be limited to plants and flowers. For the low-maintenance, earthy look, think about incorporating stones, water or perhaps wooden constructions into your current lawn, and back garden styles. These elements are excellent for parts of the country with very low annual rain. Many assignments of this characteristics happen to be simple, and can end up being completed devoid of the help associated with a professional.
Rather in comparison with basically using concrete, anyone can actually enhance a walkway by using decorative pavers. These pavers can come in the variety involving colors, and textures of which can really enhance the particular look of your surroundings. Just make sure that will whatever you select, adds to the rest of the landscape properly.
Think concerning how big your crops will at some point get, just before deciding where to site them, as well as whether a person should use them by any means. This is vital, thus that you never employ plants that find yourself outgrowing their planting room, plus overshadowing their neighbour plant life. Plan now which means you carry out not have to transfer plants about later.
In the event that you are having a new hard time coming up with a landscaping the design of your own personal yard, consider hiring a professional to help anyone the actual design work. A person may not need them to do the labor for an individual, yet if you own them assist you throughout designing it. You may save money in the future by means of definitely not having to make changes to improve the look within your yard.
In the event that you do not own a very large garden but you want for you to spice it up, you may want to add more in the garden water fountain. Unlike their very own full fish pond or winding waterfall equivalent, a backyard fountain can not take up very much room and they can be not too expensive to setup.
While plants are step to great landscaping, don't overlook additional decorations like pebbles, jars, bird baths, seats and lighting. There will be countless ways any landscaping may be used together, so take the time before starting to choose what you enjoy best. Work these things naturally in to the landscaping. May overdo that in your own personal design as then it can easily feel overwhelming!
In advance of putting out some sort of ton of cash on trees, shrubs and even grasses, locate a property and garden centre of which offers guarantees on it is plants. Many independent nurseries offer at least a good one-year guarantee on most plant life. Doing so makes certain that your money will be well-spent on plants on the highest quality.
All connected with the tips integrated here are easy ways that you change your back backyard, front property or even both, if you possess the as well as budget. Merely use what you've learned to draft up some sort of simple plan to replace the look and feel connected with your home, which outcomes in improved curb attractiveness.


Enhance your outdoor experience and add value to your home!
Based in Melbourne, Stanbrook Outdoor Creations offers a complete landscaping and carpentry solution. Our creative and technical capabilities encompass:
- decking and pergolas
- water features
- retaining walls
- alfresco rooms
- pools and surrounds
- all other outdoor features
From providing practical guidance to our clients in the planning and design phase, through to the successful completion of the project, our hands-on, professional approach and commitment to quality and service excellence ensures our clients’ expectations are not only met, but exceeded. At Stanbrook Outdoor Creations we pride ourselves on our innovative, personal and quality approach.


Land Development Engineering: Transforming Spaces and Shaping Communities
Enhancing the Connection Between Land Development and Population Growth
At Cevisco, we specialise in land development engineering services that seamlessly integrate the needs of growing communities. Through our innovative approach and steady commitment, we aim to transform spaces, shape landscapes, and create thriving environments.
Our Diverse Expertise in Comprehensive Services
Engaging in land development involves overcoming numerous challenges, whether dealing with greenfield, brownfield, marginal, or contaminated sites. Our professionals are well-equipped to navigate these hurdles, ensuring the success of your project.
Delivering Sustainable Solutions for a Brighter Future
- Feasibility Study and Concept Design: We assess the viability of your development plans and create innovative concepts that maximise the potential of your land.
- Master Planning: Our experts craft strategic master plans that optimise land use, balancing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
- Construction Management: With our meticulous oversight and efficient project management, we ensure smooth execution, timely delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
- Environmental Reports and Investigations: We conduct thorough assessments to identify potential environmental impacts and implement sustainable practices.
- Geotechnical Services: Our expertise offers valuable insights into the ground conditions, enabling safe and efficient construction.
- Road, Pavement, and Driveway Design: Our team designs robust road networks and pavements catering to vehicular and pedestrian needs.
- Services – Electrical, Sewer, Gas, Water, Communication, etc.: We provide comprehensive engineering solutions for essential services, ensuring seamless connectivity.
- Traffic Study and Design: Our traffic experts analyse flow patterns, design efficient traffic management systems, and enhance safety.
- Cut and Fill Design: Our innovative approach optimises earthwork operations, minimising costs while maintaining stability.
- Subdivision Design: We create well-planned subdivisions that maximise land use and promote community connectivity.
- Land Surveying: Precise land surveying services provide accurate measurements and boundary definitions.
- Heritage Study: Our experts conduct in-depth heritage studies to preserve and integrate cultural significance seamlessly.
- Catchment and Flooding Study: We analyse catchment areas, assess potential flood risks, and design effective drainage systems.
- Land Development Town Planning: Our town planning experts collaborate closely with local authorities to ensure adherence to regulations and create vibrant communities.
- Title and Easement Certification: We handle the complexities of title and easement certification, ensuring legal compliance and smooth transactions.
- Authority Approval: Our experienced team liaises with authorities, speeding up the approval process and minimising delays.
- Water-Sensitive Urban Design and Pollution Control: We incorporate sustainable water management systems that mitigate pollution risks and promote environmental preservation.
- Landscape and Reserve Design: Our creative landscape designs create harmonious spaces that enhance the aesthetic appeal and improve the quality of life.
Contact Us for Land Development Engineering Services
You can rely on Cevisco to bring your vision of land development engineering services to life. We are fully committed to turning ideas into tangible realities, strongly emphasising quality and innovation.
Whether you’re looking to develop residential or lucrative properties, we have the proficiency to handle projects of any scale. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements and discover the endless possibilities that await!


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Waukegan Committee of the Whole Meeting on the Tree Preservation and Landscape Ordinance
October 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan City Hall, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan
What: Clean Power Lake County invites attendance at a meeting of the Waukegan City Council Committee of the Whole where they will oppose a motion to kill the Tree Preservation and Landscape Ordinance. Click here for more information.


3-hour private tour with guide: you will see how many green areas, gardens, parks and vegetable gardens our city has to offer, just a few steps from the historic centre. An unusual itinerary to discover the other Bergamo aboard an electric, original and fun TukTuk.
Duration: 3 hours
Departures from: Bergamo
Experience performed in: Bergamo city center
Climb aboard the TukTuk and reach the Upper Town passing through the less known way with its meadows and vineyards at the foot of the Walls.
You will then head towards Colle di San Vigilio, the city highest peak. From the Belvedere, you can enjoy Milan skyline.
Returning to the Upper Town, you will take Viale delle Mura, and then you will reach the historic centre, to stop and admire the marvellous buildings of Bergamo’s monumental centre, between Piazza Vecchia and Piazza Duomo an incredible concentration of art, architecture and history in the space of a few metres.


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Before you get started, there are three main types of outdoor lights that you need to know. These are classified according to purpose and typically layered together to produce a dynamic lighting solution.
First off are task lights. These types of light are meant to produce a small and more concentrated focal point that lets a certain task be done. One of the best examples of this is in-ground lights used to illuminate walkways, decks, and steps.
Then, there’s accent lighting which is meant to create visual interest in a building by highlighting specific architectural features like landscapes, pools, and even your external facade. The most common form of accent lights are spotlights pointed toward tall tree structures or prominent pillars.
Finally, ambient lighting is the general outdoor lighting that you would need to light a big portion of the outside space uniformly. These are mostly installed with lighting that has comfortable brightness levels which allow people to walk safely.
Why LED Is Best For Outdoor Lighting
LED lights are the best option for outdoor lighting due to their energy efficiency, long lifespan, durability, brightness, design flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
LED lights are highly durable and resistant to shocks, vibrations, and extreme temperatures, making them ideal for outdoor environments. They are available in various brightness levels and shapes, allowing for customization of outdoor lighting applications.
While LED lights may have a higher upfront cost than traditional bulbs, their long lifespan and energy efficiency provide long-term cost savings. Overall, LED lights offer numerous benefits that make them the best choice for outdoor lighting.
Major Advantage Of Installing Outdoor Lighting
Let’s face it: no one wants to walk into a dimly lit building or storefront. The impact that lighting can have on increasing safety and security can’t be emphasized enough. As a business, the last thing you want is to find out that clients are heading in the opposite direction because they’re not comfortable making their way toward your building. Putting in necessary outdoor lighting can make sure this doesn’t happen.
Outdoor lighting is so versatile that it can be used in many different ways to add personality to your building’s exterior features. With the right outdoor lighting design, you can more effectively stand out from the rest of your competition.
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Whether you’re a designer, contractor, or homeowner, there are essentially two main purposes that outdoor lighting will serve you: style and safety. To attain your outdoor lighting ideas, there are three main things you have to keep in mind.
Before anything else, you have to first establish what is your purpose. With the plethora of choices in the market, your answer to this will help narrow down which LED bulbs and fixtures you will need for your project.
Next is your outdoor lighting supplier. When it comes to guaranteeing safety, it’s important that you choose a reliable and established outdoor lighting manufacturer with years of experience under their belt. A good supplier will make sure that the products are tested before delivery to ensure quality.
Lastly, consider customer testimonials. Reviews provide useful insight into the long-term performance of the products making them a highly reliable means to determine the effectiveness of the product.


Reasons Why You Should Visit Latour-de-France
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Project to be Proud of...
We had a think about which projects we were most proud of and Toby came up with this one:
The Mall project in Walthamstow has been rewarding, and not just for sheer endeavor and getting it over the line! Over 4 years, the masterplan proposals evolved from conception to a full planning application submission with consent achieved in July 2018. Whilst the ultimate planning decision was politically led, a lot of hard work went into reaching an agreed position with Waltham Forest Highway officers and TfL, with input from Directors (overall project guidance), Design Managers Graham and Paul (numerous iterations of design drawings), our Transport Planner (traffic flow analysis for ES Chapter) and Assistant Transport Planner (PERS audit) the project was a success.
Working on this project also offered the unique opportunity to work closely with the client and the majority of wider project team members including architects, landscape architects, planners, shopping centre manager, environmental and cost consultants. The positive planning outcome of The Mall reflects a team effort and the client is now looking to engage us on the Section 278 detailed design work which is great!


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The City of Hardeeville is requesting your help as we plan for the future of the Richard Gray Recreational Park Complex. Your input will help us to plan and design an improved park complex as we look to upgrade existing amenities and dream of new ones to add to the Richard Gray Recreation Park Complex located behind City Hall that will help to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Hardeeville. Whether you want to see paved walking tracks, open space, amphitheater, bike trails, additional fields, more parking, splash pads or a fishing pier at the Richard Gray Recreation Park Complex, your input matters in making a difference! Please take a moment of your time to complete our survey and join in the conversation on how we plan for our community park!Sincerely, the Parks, Recreation & Tourism TeamStart SurveyPlease contact email@example.com with any questions.Thank YouJennifer Combs, CPRPParks Recreation & Tourism Director


Department of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department of Architecture and Environmental Design is composed of two broad thematic areas; Architecture and Environmental Design. The Architecture part of the Department concentrates on training of Architects and allied fields such as Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture and Architectural Conservation. The Environmental Design area of focus develops application in environmental building physics and sustainable building construction. The professional programmes in the Department will are being subjected to local and international accreditation through the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors; through the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and the International Union of Architects (IUA). These accreditations will enable our graduates to practice in any part of the World.


A dialectical discussion on the practicality and aesthetics of urban garden lamps
With the continuous development of cities, urban lighting has entered an era of innovation. LED lights have gradually replaced the traditional urban lighting,For the development of urban lighting and efficiency utilization rate has made a very important contribution.
At this time, a topic gradually became the topic of discussion among the people.Whether urban lighting is practical or aesthetic has become an unavoidable topic in urban lighting.
Some people think that the practicality of urban lighting is far more important than the aesthetics, because practicality is a rational consideration of the cost problem, standing on the quality and efficiency of thinking.
A few people think the aesthetic sex of city illume is more important than practical, because aesthetic sex is perceptual consider humane problem, what notice is the enjoyment that the lamp brings to visual sense beauty.
BIHUI lighting believes that LED lights can be practical and beautiful at the same time, BIHUI lighting has been pursuing the use of technology to make practical and beautiful perfect display on the lamps and lanterns!Hard work, data presentation, peer praise and customer recognition, all prove that BIHUI lighting is correct, the new LED garden lamp, both practical and beautiful, that the lamps can be practical and beautiful at the same time.


What is Trees for Cities?
On some of our tariffs, you can also support our partnership with Trees for Cities.
Over 140,000 trees have been planted across 9 UK Cities since our partnership was formed with Trees for Cities in 2017. Over 650 volunteers have helped to plant 58 different species of trees to create beautiful and vibrant spaces across the UK.
Information on each tariff is detailed in the tariff information when you receive your quote


What You Can Do To Enhance Your LandscapingNo matter what type of project you are undertaking, make sure you have the adequate knowledge before starting. If you do not understand the process, you are likely to cause yourself a big headache; this article is full of advice to help you get your landscaping project off on the right foot.
When planning a landscaping project for your house, be sure that you put your design on paper first. This will help you visualize your concept and ensure that your project is going to work. This is going to help ensure that you do not waste your time and your money with a misguided plan.
Gather landscaping ideas from home and garden magazines. These magazines often showcase the most beautiful homes, and the most beautiful gardens. Though you might not be able to completely copy the look that you find in the magazine, you can gain inspiration which will help you to end up with a finished product that you are proud of.
If you have children, or would like an area to entertain guests, it would be wise to plan out an open space in your landscaping. Make sure that you allocate this space, before starting your landscaping project, so that you ensure that you will have enough room once you are done.
You'll save cash with timed purchases. Purchase your lumber during the winter, and purchase mulch, shrubs and trees in the late part of the planting season, if possible. When new plants appear on the market, you should wait a few years for prices to drop before you buy them.
Use balance, not symmetry. A balanced distribution of plants creates a focal point, but the garden should never be symmetrical. For Click On this page , a large tree to the left of the garden can be balanced by two smaller trees to the right. This creates a much more desirable effect in the garden, whereas a symmetrical look appears completely unnatural.
While it is common to use chemicals insecticides to ward off pests, many of them can cause harm to your plants. They best way to keep bugs away, is to grow plants that naturally repel bugs, or use a natural bug repellant like hot pepper spray, or dishwater on your plants.
If you've got a big shade tree in the yard, it won't be easy to put flowers underneath. Consider using a ground cover rather than flowers underneath such trees. This can make your yard look beautiful, and it's also easily maintainable. mouse click the next site that perform well in shade include sweet woodruff and hostas.
When planning a landscaping project for your house, do not forget the importance of having evergreens in your yard. Evergreens are great because not only are they going to look the same year round, but they also are perfect for using as coverage for widespread areas. This is true for ground coverage as well as privacy borders.
Before shelling out a ton of cash on trees, shrubs and grasses, locate a home and garden center that offers guarantees on its plants. Many independent nurseries offer at least a one-year guarantee on all plants. Doing so ensures that your money is well-spent on plants of the highest quality.
Before beginning your next landscaping endeavor, check your local city or town's by-laws to ensure that what you are doing is in accordance with the city's plans and rules. Otherwise, you might face a situation where the landscaping work you do is removed as a result of the city enforcing your violation.
While having an outdoor kitchen can add value to your home, and increase the eye-opening value of it, you should avoid installing one if you live in a climate that is not warm most of the time. This is because you will only be able to use the kitchen when it is warm outside so it will be a waste of money.
When it's time to pick out your materials, don't use cost as the sole determining factor in your choices. A couple of elements you want to consider are return policies and reputation for good customer service. Weight your options out before purchasing anything. Sometimes, spending a few extra bucks can actually save you money over time.
Did you find anything new that you could add to your home? If yes then good, if not, then maybe you just haven't found something you can add yet. There is always something you can change in your home's landscape. Just remember that, although it's up to you to decide how much you want to change. You can be the judge of that and have as much fun as you can, either way.


Architecture is the heart of our business, but not a narrowly defined architecture. Since our inception, Larson & Darby Group has been committed to what we call “total architecture.” Total architecture moves well beyond a building’s form and function to also encompass its budget, schedule and sustainability.
The facets of total architecture are:
form – the aesthetics of the exterior and interior design
function – the efficient use of space
budget – designing within the established budget
schedule – meeting milestone dates and overall schedule
sustainability – designing buildings that are energy-efficient and productive over time
Our extensive design capabilities ensure that a building’s space, form, function, color, texture, site and landscape design are all considered aesthetically and integrated seamlessly. Our meticulous management skills and broad business experience guarantee that each project is approached and executed with professionalism, respect and a long-term perspective. The large resume of successful projects and repeat clients in this online portfolio is a testament to the success of our “total architecture” philosophy.


Points You Should Know On Landscape Architecture
The popularity of landscape architecture is increasing a lot, and it is important for you to know that this architecture basically involves a combination of fine art, the use of horticulture and also different architectural designs in order for it to look outstanding. Note that landscape architecture mainly focuses on beautifying your outdoors by planting trees, working on your outdoor lighting and so many different thing with the sole purpose of ensuring that your outdoor looks great. It is usually a good idea to landscape your garden after you have already finished constructing your home so that the final results can be outstanding.
This will make things easier for both you and the architect because you will have an easier time in knowing what which designs will work and will look good. When you already know how big or small the space that should be landscaped is, you will be able to choose a good architectural design which will be perfect for your garden. It is important for you to make sure that you choose a professional architect that has been doing this for a while because they tend to deliver great service. An architecture should come up with good ideas on how they can be able to use the space very well so that they can be able to deliver the results that their clients expectations.
When choosing a landscape Architecture it is usually important for you to ensure that you check the type of reputation than the architect has in the industry. Having a clue as to what people are saying about the service will help you a lot in making the final decision of knowing if the service that the architect provide is worth it or not. These days you can easily find the testimonies of people who have ever hired their services by just checking their social media pages, the information that you get there will be of great help to you.
Another thing that you need to focus on is how long the Architecture has been providing the service to the public. Note that architectures who rarely disappoint when it comes to their job are the ones who have been active for years because they have gathered years of experience in this field. If you choose an architect that has been active in the industry for a good number of years know that this is a decision that you can never regret.


Landscaping Tips To Make You Look Like A ProLandscaping is an art form that requires the proper balance of planning and technique to do well. Your canvas is the yard around your home. Once you learn some basic techniques, you should be able to do almost anything that you want with your yard. Read on for some basic tips about how to landscape.
Consider edging your garden to create soft and shapely beds. Curved beds are the newer style and much more up-to-date than a sharp corner or straight line. It's relatively inexpensive to cut fresh edges and they will make a big difference.
Use stones, and pebbles to decrease the amount of grass on your lawn. Stones and pebbles are attractive additions to any yard, and they do not require regular maintenance. Grass requires regular mowing, watering, and fertilizing. Reducing the amount of grass in your yard can help to save you time, and energy.
Use a drip style system to water your plants. These irrigation systems are easy to install, and they allow you to give your plants a continuous stream of water. It is also much more sustainable as it uses a lower amount of water.
Rather than doing too many landscaping jobs at the same time, it is wise to do one project at a time. If you take on too many projects, you are going to end up spending too much money all at once. Taking on one at a time means you can better afford each project.
As you're paying attention to price, make sure you are considering quality just as closely. You don't want to pay the highest price for your materials and plants. However, remember that with cheaper prices sometimes comes lesser quality and selection. Cut corners where you need to in order to offset other purchases you might need to make as well.
While it is common to use chemicals insecticides to ward off pests, many of them can cause harm to your plants. They best way to keep bugs away, is to grow plants that naturally repel bugs, or use a natural bug repellant like hot pepper spray, or dishwater on your plants.
Be sure that the lawnmower you choose is one of a good quality. Many times, people just buy whichever lawnmower is cheapest or on sale. Generally, these lawnmowers do not cut through grass properly, and they may break easier. Even though it may be more costly, a high-quality mower will usually do the job.
Don't forget to consider your climate when choosing plants for landscaping. You may have your heart set on a particular plant, but if the conditions aren't right, that plant will never grow. There are several things to consider when choosing plants including water, temperature and lighting requirements.
Make sure you do real research on the plants you are considering for your landscaping. Look into what requirements each plant has for optimal growth. Furthermore, be sure to understand the amount of attention each type of plant needs, and match plants to fit your lifestyle. A great place to start this research is your local garden center.
Don't be overwhelmed by the cost, or amount of work landscaping requires. Just take things one step at a time. For example, you can focus solely on landscaping your front yard, or make a small portion of your garden picture perfect. Putting together visit my web site landscaping project piece by piece, will make it easier for you to get exactly what you want.
When you are planning landscaping for your yard, make sure to use plants, and flowers well suited for the climate you live in. Check the zone rating of plants, and make sure they will do well in your area. https://www.curbed.com/2016/5/23/11700166/landscape-garden-design-101 in shrubs and trees, and have them die is discouraging, and also expensive.
When it's time to pick out your materials, don't use cost as the sole determining factor in your choices. A couple of elements you want to consider are return policies and reputation for good customer service. Weight your options out before purchasing anything. Sometimes, spending a few extra bucks can actually save you money over time.
Hopefully, with the knowledge you gained, you now have a good idea about what you should be doing when it comes to landscaping your home. Remember, it takes the first step to get started, and the more you progress, the sooner your project is finished, so try your best to figure out what you want out of your home's landscape and transform your home.


Dog Point Vineyard has won the Supreme Award at the 2017 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Award demonstrating a working vineyard with a commercial edge.
Nearly half the property is devoted to native bush, wetlands, open spaces, park-like plantings, orchards, vegetable gardens and pasture.
Grapes and wine are produced organically because they believe the days of heavy chemical use in the industry are numbered and they aim to be up and running with organics before pressure comes on for industry change.
While premium winegrowing earns the income, Dog Point directors Ivan and Marg Sutherland are committed to creating a diverse and attractive landscape on the former farm land. Mass plantings of native trees are attracting more tui, bellbird and kereru while introduced bird species, including the vineyard pests, appear to have decreased.
The judges said that as more shelter belts are bulldozed to make way for vineyards on the Wairau Plain, the extensive and diverse plantings at Dog Point Estate are truly inspiring.
“Their work to create native bush, open parklands, productive orchards and woodlots alongside the vineyard is a great example of biodiversity and commercial success in action,” the judges said.
To read more about the supreme award at the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, click here


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The Rustic Ladderback Rocker by Rustic Natural Cedar combines pastoral charm with the beauty of Northern White Cedar. The simple Ladderback design comes alive with smooth sanded log style construction. Northern White Cedar is naturally insect, weather & decay resistant. Add an element of fun with paint or stain or just leave natural to eventually weather to a soft silver gray.


“Smyers Golf’s Renaissance Man”
-Global Golf Post
Steve Smyers’ forward-looking architectural style is inspired by legendary architects including H.S. Colt, A.W. Tillinghast, Donald Ross, and long-time friend and mentor, Pete Dye. By blending classical notes with lifelong experiences and a modern perspective, Steve has been able to create a distinguished yet timeless style of his own.
Steve cares deeply about creating memorable experience for every golfer. His architectural philosophy flows from designing the journey to sculpting the terrain, and finally, harmonizing and healing the landscape. He believes that only by overseeing every aspect of the design and construction process, a golf course can reach its full artistic and technical potential.


Newnan, GA (October 25, 2012) - Piedmont Newnan Hospital (PNH) was presented a $50,000 “Grants to Green” award by the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta to pipe untreated water for landscape irrigation to the new campus, as part of its plan to “build green.”
This goal of Community Foundation grants is to give local nonprofits the opportunity to build healthier work places that are energy, water and environmentally efficient. The Foundation believes that increasing the cost-efficiency of operations ultimately saves money that could go toward providing more services.
The grant was used to offset the expense for laying purple, industry-standard pipe to transport non-potable water from the Coweta County Water and Sewage authority to the hospital to be used for landscape irrigation. PNH shared in the Water and Sewage Authority’s expense of running the pipe to the edge of the property, as well as from that edge to both PNH and the Medical Office Building.
According to Ken Flynn, PNH Senior Project Manager for Construction Management, and the new hospital’s “green champion,” this is one of many efforts to build green. Landscaping will feature drought tolerant plants and materials and high tech moisture sensors will gauge the need for watering. Select areas will have “green” roofs, with vegetation growing. During construction, most waste materials are being recycled.
“We are seeking certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™. This is just another example of our long-term commitment to energy efficiencies, environmental controls and cost savings,” Flynn says.
The new hospital is being built on a 105-acre campus; the footprint of the hospital will be 36 acres. The intent is to preserve as much green space as possible, giving it a warm, campus feel. Piedmont Newnan Hospital will be the tallest building in the Southwest Atlanta area. Architects Perkins and Will designed it and the contractor is the KBR Building Group. Meadows and Ohly designed the Piedmont Medical Office Building and the contractor is Brasfield and Gorrie. The new campus is set to open May 2012.


Ballona Creek once meandered through the Ranchos of the Los Angeles Basin. During the rainy season, it would be transformed from a small stream into a torrent carrying the collected water from the watershed area to the Santa Monica Bay. To protect the growing metropolis from potentially devastating flood damage, the Army Corps of Engineers carved it into a large channel and paved it with concrete. While effective in accomplishing the task at hand, the transformation of the creek from a natural waterway into a massive storm drain has broken a link in the ecological chain and severed the connection between the community and the land on which it resides.
Ballona Creek Renaissance (BCR) is a Culver City-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the long-term renewal of Ballona Creek and its watershed. In partnership with public agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, businesses and community members, BCR promotes environmental, artistic, recreational and educational projects while respecting the creek's essential role in regional flood protection.
Join us in making a difference, as we, our partners and community members transform an ugly storm drain into a vital habitat for native plants and animals and an attractive resource for education and recreation for walkers, joggers, and cyclists.


The Parc with its superior location and frontage offers a unique and unobstructed view of pristine Lac La Belle. The site plan depicted here has been created by combining a satellite view of the lake for accuracy followed by the integration of overlaying certified survey maps and plans to project the upcoming development.
Take a moment and visualize the imminent transformation that this site will undergo in the next 12 months. Imagine the dream of this ultimate lakeshore lifestyle evolving into a reality. Imagine being one of the eighteen residents that will share the rare opportunity of calling The Parc…home.


For over six months, Helpern Architects has worked as the planning advisors for Unite to Save the Frick [USF], a coalition of organizations and individuals, largely architects, landscape architects and garden designers, preservationists, civic leaders, architectural and art historians, and artists.
USF formed because New York City’s Frick Collection had announced a major expansion that included a 106-ft-high tower that would replace the beloved garden designed by Russell Page , and rise over the museum’s original building, the former Frick residence by Carrère & Hastings .
The coalition mounted a year-long campaign to show that the Frick could “modernize without destroying the intimate residential scale of its galleries and destroying essential elements of its landmarked architectural and landscape ensemble.” Part of that fact-gathering and advocacy was to hire Helpern Architects to create a planning study to explore this possibility.
For Unite to Save the Frick’s news release announcing the publication of the Helpern conceptual plans, go here. For the conceptual plans themselves, which appear on the USF website, go here. For the Helpern project description, go here.
According to Stephen Kass, the attorney for Unite to Save the Frick who co-directs the Carter Ledyard & Milburn Environmental Practice Group, “USF wanted to provide a viable alternative. Helpern Architects was its immediate choice to do that conceptual design, because of its ability to preserve and also modernize great historic properties, make use of overlooked and underutilized space, and, equally useful, present the design concept compellingly.”
David Helpern worked closely with USF leaders as they sought input from architects, landscape architects, preservationists, decision-makers, and community allies. In the wake of broad criticism, on June 3rd the Frick’s Board of Directors withdrew the proposed scheme, though it still intends to present a revised plan in the near future.
On July 14th, the Architect’s Newspaper, a regional and national publication about architecture and design, exclusively published on line the Helpern conceptual plans and renderings.
Of Helpern Architects’ alternative plan, David explains, “Although we were working without benefit of either the current floor plans or the program, we had the help of an informed client group as well as excellent engineering consultants. Our concept respects what is sacred and rearranges what is available to change. We have reorganized the flow and functionality of the complex, adding links and amenities beyond what the Frick thought the site could accommodate. In short, we were able to greatly improve on what the Frick had put forth – as well as save the garden and avoid visible major construction.”
David further stated that, “It would be excellent if everyone came out of this conflict with what they want. From our perspective, it can be achieved. It has been our privilege to be Unite to Save the Frick’s trusted architect and diplomat.”


6 Ways to Spice Up Your Outdoor Space
The weather is getting better and warmer and it makes us want to bask in the sunlight and get outdoors more. With the idea of being able to see more people, but still, be safe, it’s the perfect time to spruce up the patio or backyard.
You can make small changes, enhancing the space that you already have that will be a luxurious change, while not breaking the bank.
Don’t feel limited or even overwhelmed with the outdoor space that you have, you can enhance any space that you do have and can find a lot of things to best utilize your space to what you want to find.
1. Choose a Color Palette
Bring some fresh, bright colors out into your outdoor space. You might have furniture out there already, so pair the furniture with some colorful decor and pillows. Bring something that with go along with the beautiful sunshine.
2. Potted Plants
Adding some literal life to your outdoor space is a great way to bring in different colors and smells to your area. You can be really simple and add some planters to your area, or you could get some stuff landscaped and make it very extravagant. Having a couple of pots of plants you really like will elevate the space on its own.
3. Outdoor Lighting
Such a great way to invest in having a beautiful and fun outdoor space is to invest in some good outdoor lighting. There are many different ways that you can add lighting to your outdoor space, and you can choose how much money you want to invest in the project.
There are plenty of drape string lights that can go all around your outdoor space giving it a starry night feeling. You can also use torches and lanterns to give your space some softer lighting that lines any walkways or garden areas
4. Hammocks and Cozy Seating
Adding a hammock or some type of cozy seating to your outdoor space helps create a special getaway. Somewhere you can go when you’re looking to add some relaxation to the end of your busy day. You can also get decorative with cushions to add or get fun colored hammocks to spice up the area.
This is one of the biggest things that you could add to the space to really give it a transformation. It also doesn’t have to be the biggest expense. Take some time to hunt out some thrift shops, It doesn’t all have to match perfectly go for a general theme and tie it together with large outdoor pillows.
One thing that always gets me excited about outdoor living spaces in one that has a fireplace. The best times to have is with close friends and family sharing stories and memories while all bonding around one.
Now there are plenty of people that can come in and landscape your space to have an accommodating fireplace, but there are also plenty of simple tutorials that you can find online that you can put in yourself and are budget-friendly!
6. Outdoor Rug
We want to be able to spice up our outdoor living without having to make a ton of big renovations, and that’s pretty easy when you incorporate a large outdoor rug. It’s a great way to bring some more color into your backyard or patio, but it’s also a really great way to change up space without having to invest a lot of time or money into a project.
Let us know what new things you have added or are going to be adding to your outdoor space!


Lying on top of the Greensand Ridge, the hill supports a wide variety of plants and animals. Enjoy the fine views over the Weald of Kent and discover the diverse and abundant wildlife which makes this area a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).
Charming Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate that was owned by Frederic Lubbock, becoming both a plantsman’s passion and a much-loved family home.
When you visit, you can explore the rose and rock gardens, take in the views and enjoy shows of spring flowers and shrubs, followed by vibrant autumn colours.
Chartwell is a country house near Westerham, Kent, in South East England. For over forty years it was the home of Winston Churchill. He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there until shortly before his death in January 1965.
Bradbourne Lake Park features a series of waterfalls and ornamental lakes.
The five lakes, linked by waterfalls and sluices, are embanked by stone verges, and covering a distance of a quarter of a mile are no mean feat of water engineering.
Paths follow the lakesides to north and south and the reflections of the muted greens of waterside trees are brightened by the aquatic birdlife.
Nature reserve with lake and woodland trails, plus bird spotting and a hands-on exhibition centre.
Titsey Place in Oxted, Surrey is an impressive manor house with beautiful gardens set in the stunning countryside of the North Downs. The House and Gardens are held in Charitable Trust and for part of the year are open to the public offering:
Guided tours of the house which dates back to the 16th century – Stunning gardens including the walled kitchen gardens, landscaped lakes, and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Rose Garden – Picturesque parkland, bordered by broadleaf woodland and grazed by the ‘Titsey Herd’ of pedigree Sussex cattle – Woodland walks in the Titsey Plantation and High Chart with views across the Downs – Delicious refreshments available from the Tea Rooms.
Hiking trails amid ancient woods & orchid-filled chalk grassland, plus a cafe, shop & play area.
Discover the beauty and tranquillity of this enchanting historic family home and gardens, once the property of Henry VIII. With a unique medieval Baron’s Hall, staterooms, and intimate walled Tudor gardens, that have colour and variety throughout the seasons. Penshurst Place is great for a family day out, with a large wooden Adventure Playground, Toy Museum, Woodland Trail, Garden Restaurant, Porcupine Pantry Coffee Shop, a Gift Shop (open all year) and an events calendar full of entertainment.


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Andros, an attractive and unexplored island with rich history, which stands out for its elegant architecture, lush inland landscape and crystal clear waters. Culture, nobility, picturesque streets, fragrant gardens, unforgettable sunsets. Andros has a way to surprise and fascinate you at the same time. The natural landscape with the blue-white color combinations, the flowering yards, the picturesque villages, the wineries, the virgin beaches and the imposing mountains, create a paradise on the northern end of the Cyclades just a couple of hours away from Athens.


DETROIT, MI (May 17, 2021) - On Thursday, May 20th the Sustainable Forum’s Community Update will include a short presentation from Leslie Tom, The Wright’s Chief Sustainability Officer, virtually, beginning at 5:00 pm. To build a more sustainable and resilient Detroit, this Green Self-Guided Tour, hosted by the USGBC Detroit Region’s LEED for Neighborhood Development Committee will allow anyone interested to participate. This engaging activity will encourage participants to visit various sustainable sites throughout Detroit.
The overall goal is to help identify these unique, resilient, and sustainable attributes while learning how to improve our local community's sustainable developments.
Ms. Tom will expound on how she coordinated a team of landscape architects and engineers to design and build the Sankofa Green Stormwater Infrastructure. “This effort was not achieved alone”, says Leslie, “we also gained input from elders, children, staff, and visitors, which enabled us to successfully complete this project in October 2019. As a result, this Sankofa Green Stormwater Infrastructure project has set the standard for creative climate change interventions allowing The Wright to now manage nearly 190,000 gallons of stormwater each year, saving precious dollars in yearly drainage fees from the city”.
If you missed the first community update webinar featuring how the Detroit Sustainable Forum is designing healthier and more sustainable air and water systems, you can view the recording by clicking here.
To register for this upcoming free event, register here - Green Sites Self-Guided Tours.
Edward Foxworth III
Director of External Affairs


Educating the Next Generation of Designers and Building Professionals
The School of Regenerative Design (SORD) is a small, specialized, interdisciplinary design school that focuses on personal transformation through practical knowledge-based internships grounded in world-class design and ecological thinking.
- SORD is for students of architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture.
- SORD is for design professionals wanting to re-engage and deepen their sustainability knowledge.
- SORD will also be offering classes and programs for others in the building construction, engineering, and related fields.


Historic preservation involves much more than restoring old buildings and historic sites. This process is interconnected to the strength and sustainability of our communities; it is a way to relate to the heritage that gives our neighborhoods unique character and personality while providing the opportunity for new economic vitality.
Johnson-Schmidt & Associates, Architects believes strongly in the benefits of historic preservation. Our firm offers a variety of services to assist in the redevelopment of existing structures all across New York State. These services include: architectural design, restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse and renovation of historic properties. In addition, we provide comprehensive services for areas with the potential to become designated historic districts.
Our firm is a skilled provider in the assessment of historic buildings, downtowns, and neighborhoods; preservation planning; downtown revitalization through historic preservation; code work for existing and new structures; tax credit applications environmental context, landscape and signage, and the use of historic paint colors.
Commercial and Adaptive Reuse Services
Our commercial and adaptive reuse customers have come to appreciate our ability to develop design solutions that anticipate and meet their needs and complete projects on time and within budget.
Johnson-Schmidt & Associates provides a full spectrum of professional services that contribute to the whole: architectural design and execution, interior design and furnishing, and oversight of landscape design and implementation. Our expertise in the commercial arena includes renovation and adaptive reuse of historic properties as well as contemporary design and new construction.
In working with homeowners, we seek to understand our client’s tastes and interests, habits, and ways of working, entertaining, and relaxing. This allows us to develop creative design solutions that meet the needs of the structure and the needs of the inhabitants. By asking questions, observing patterns, and noticing distinctions, our firm is able to bring to life a more efficient, more comfortable, and more fulfilled space.
Johnson-Schmidt & Associates provides a full spectrum of professional services that contribute to the whole: architectural design and execution, interior design and furnishing, and oversight of landscape design and implementation.


To produce a map that showed the attractiveness and historic features of Rotherham.
Quite a gem with its fully pedestrianised town centre, modern plaza enriching the Minster surroundings, country park and historic heritage blending with the state of the art Leisure Complex and Rotherham FC’s New York Stadium.
Initially commissioned for town signage but is to appear in other products.
“Very good indeed”
Dr Steve Brown – Rotherham Borough Council


The cherry tree is a typical element of the Provençal landscape, especially at the heart of the Lubéron orchards, and it undergoes a subtle transformation as the seasons change. In spring, it is adorned with immaculate and delicate flowers, evoking a feminine sensuality admired by L'Occitane.
By Mélissa Darré
OUR ALLY FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Provence is a land of authentic scents, where one particular tree stands out in its sublime landscapes: the cherry tree. There is something poetic about this species from the Rosaceae family, which fascinates us with its changing colours and marks each season with new and captivating vistas. Bright red in summer, soft green in autumn, pure white in spring... the valleys of the Lubéron and the Durance are transformed by its charming shades.
In addition to its ornamental qualities, the cherry tree is also prized for its precious floral extract. This elixir, contained at the heart of its fine petals, is obtained by distillation or maceration.
"Cherry blossom is so rare and precious in spring because the flowers fly away when the first winds blow", explains Olivier Baussan, founder of L'Occitane.
Their abundant but short-lived blossoming makes cherry flowers a symbol of purity and fleeting beauty, as well as the embodiment of feminine sweetness. This subtle floral scent is brilliantly captured in a range of products by the Provençal brand, inviting you on a sensory journey through the hills and orchards of the South of France.
Cherry blossom, a sweetly feminine symbol
The cherry tree is a typical element of the Provençal landscape, and it undergoes a subtle transformation as the seasons change
© L’Occitane en Provence


Koishikawa Korakuen is one of my favorite Tokyo parks. Located near the Tokyo Dome, it’s one of 7 specially designated parks in Japan that are protected because of their historical significance. Korakuen’s construction began in 1629 by a high ranking lord. There are many Chinese influences all around the park, according to the official description. But back then, everything was heavily influenced by China.
The park is organized around a series of lakes and ponds. Around these are various orchards and gardens. I visited near the end of the iris bloom and even the dying flowers were a sight to behold. At the end of September, when I visited, there were few people. The most deserted and peaceful area was the most beautiful, a pond in the southeast corner of the park. There you can admire the reflections of the surrounding skyscrapers broken up by the ambling carp rippling beneath the lotus leaves. Click here to see more pictures from my flickr account.


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SOUTH BOSTON — The Trustees held their first Boston gala at the Blue Hills Pavilion that marked the launch of the One Waterfront Initiative.
As The Trustees’ Boston presence has expanded in the last decade, the organization was aware of the opportunities for positive change along the City’s waterfront as well as the critical issues that threaten its world-class reputation, including a lack of quality open space, equitable access to the harbor, signature beauty or waterfront identity, solutions to address vulnerabilities to major weather events, or a cohesive city-sponsored waterfront vision or plan.
To answer that The Trustees have established the One Waterfront Initiative, which has its goal to contribute to the City’s quality of life by creating and managing a significant park or parks that serve as a premier destination and increase our stature as a city on the coast, support diverse community need and accessibility, advance Boston’s climate resiliency goals and create open space that is financially sustainable. Like projects such as the High Line in New York City and Millennium Park in Chicago, we aim to attract and serve the whole city at these sites-residents and visitors from across Boston and beyond-and to captivate the world with these stunning and unique spaces along the water. For more go to TheTrustees.org
All photos by Bill Brett


Boasting beautiful sea views and a sleek pool area, the Grecotel Kos Imperial is a little piece of luxury on the North East coast of Kos. With a perfectly manicured pool area, complete with water features, lazy rivers and flowering gardens looking out over Psalidi’s pebble beach, there are plenty of places to soak up the sun.
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This entrance to Yuma East Wetlands will soon be developed with new accessible trails, a wildlife viewing overlook, shade ramadas, wildlife interpretive signage, and pollinating garden.
This public community nature park is being planned by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, in collaboration with the City of Yuma. Construction is scheduled to commence in the fall of 2022.
Your tax-deductible donation is requested to support development of this park. Please contact Jesus Melendrez, YCNHA Natural Resources Program
Manager, at (928)-373-5197 or firstname.lastname@example.org for more information.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!


Chamaecyparis laws. 'Ellwood's Empire'
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Empire' is an 'Ellwoodii' with yellow tips. The colourful tips give the conifer a warm glow in the spring. After summer branches become paler in colour, but the cultivar turns back yellow every spring.
The inner foliage is yellow-green. The conifer has upright branches and twigs. The compact, densely branched conifer has soft, feather-shaped foliage. 'Ellwood's Empire' grows quite slowly.


Helpful Ideas for Creating Lovely Backyard Landscapes
If you convey a brand new plant from a nursery to plant in your backyard you develop into a designer who designs the backyard panorama that you’ve. If you wish to be a fantastic designer, you want to concentrate on sure elements with the intention to have one of the best panorama.
You will have seen that some gardens have an organized look whereas others, having the best plant assortment, look haphazard. The essential cause for it’s because the proprietor or the panorama designer has not deliberate the way forward for the backyard correctly. The next suggestions will make it easier to to have among the many finest backyard landscapes that may be had.
The next good suggestions will make it easier to to have a backyard which can stand out from different gardens and also will preserve you from the headache of understanding what to do.
Plan the backyard correctly
The panorama of the backyard should be deliberate in such a fashion that it appears to be like stunning now whereas additionally having the longer term in thoughts. You will see that it’s best to plant your treasured assortment of vegetation in such a fashion that there’s sufficient house when in future you require a mower, or the stump grinder, to enter for constructing tasks on your porch or the patio..
If this planning is just not finished now, then in future you might have to throw away your treasured vegetation with the intention to have house for permitting motion of such tools.
Have a focus
The point of interest of your backyard should be such that it attracts folks and engages their consideration when roaming in your backyard. It ought to be completely different than others however not out-of-place. You may have an vintage backyard bench as the focus however do not use an object which isn’t associated to the backyard. A water physique or an oak tree generally is a nice focus which can give the backyard panorama a brand new dimension.
Curves should be checked
It’s good to have curved pathways or flower beds in a backyard, however you will need to not overdo them. It should be stored easy in order that the geometric design that you’ve included within the landscaping stands out. In case you use these shapes too typically it is going to develop into widespread and nobody will discover them.
Have motion within the backyard
A backyard panorama that doesn’t have motion is sort of a portray. Work are good on the partitions however in a backyard, you will need to have motion with the intention to convey life and create curiosity in your backyard.
You might be questioning the best way to have motion. It’s fairly simple to have such motion in your backyard by including swaying decorative grass or flowers which magnetize birds and butterflies and this may assist to have the specified motion in your backyard.
Spotlight your home
The landscaping design that you’ve in your backyard should match with the home that you’ve. When you have a home that doesn’t have a lot architectural designs, then you may profit by having the perimeters softened by the backyard that you’ve.
You should have in mind whereas matching your backyard with the home is that you will need to not overdo it. It should not be such that your home is totally hidden by the backyard bushes that you’ve. The very best of backyard landscaping is that which can assist to spotlight the smallest of architectural options that your home has.
Suppose fully in another way
When you’re designing the landscaping of your backyard you will need to suppose fully in another way from the one that you simply now have. For instance, in case you have overgrown shrubbery do not suppose that you must preserve it like that. By eradicating it chances are you’ll be astonished to discover a sunny sport which could be ideally suited for a rose mattress. So, do not plan your landscaping based on the current state of affairs however suppose in another way and you’ll discover new potentialities to have a fair higher panorama.
Select vegetation based on areas
When you choose a plant base for a specific spot in your backyard, take into account the expansion fee and the ultimate dimension it is going to be. If you don’t base your plant choice on these issues, then the cash you spend is not going to result in total beautification however, in the long run, you’ll have to spend extra money for changes.
In case you suppose that having an inexpensive plant which grows quick you’re gaining a lot you’re pondering wrongly. The cash you’ll spend later for pruning and different upkeep will eat up your preliminary financial savings. So, have a purposeful choice of backyard bushes and place them correctly.
Let the backyard present the best way
The design of the backyard ought to lead guests to your home. You don’t need guests dropping their approach so the backyard should present the best way to the home. The curved pathway or the large pots that you simply place must say, “Hello, that is the best way that you should go.”
Restricted variety of species
When you have a backyard do not feel pressured to have each plant species that’s obtainable. Choose these species which can make it easier to to have a backyard which is simpler to keep up and provides it a uniform look. Choose the species based on seasons with the intention to have flowers in your backyard all all year long and likewise add to the biodiversity that you’ve in your backyard.
House vegetation correctly
That is of utmost significance as a result of it determines how the one that you love backyard will survive. Having correct spacing of vegetation ensures having the suitable air circulate required for the survival of the vegetation and avoids having fungal insect an infection. You might really feel that there are vacant locations within the backyard. Sure, there will probably be and you’ll simply fill these areas by the correct use, and positioning, of annuals.
Management pests in your backyard
Most of all, make certain that your backyard is pleasing and freed from pests. Bugs are unhealthy sufficient in the summertime months already. If you add vegetation, issues rapidly worsen. Having vegetation near your home could be step one to having pests path into your own home. To stop pesky bugs from taking on your own home, a pest administration skilled suggests that you simply spray for bugs, preserve the grass quick, and develop vegetation that repel bugs corresponding to basil, lavender, mint, or rosemary. The following pointers will safely preserve your backyard pest free and pleasing all summer time lengthy.