What is vertical gardening? The best way to maximize outdoor spaces and create drama in your garden. In the book Garden Up! (An Amazon Best Books of 2011 selection) you’ll see many examples, such as growing edibles up a wall or learning which edibles double as ornamentals. Have a landscape eyesore? You’ll find lots of solutions in Garden Up! You’ll get ideas on how to create focal points with arbors. You will see ideas for repurposing materials such as file cabinet drawers attached to a fence for growing herbs, and a strawberry tower of PVC pipes. You learn how to work with skinny spaces and maximize curb appeal. This book is packed full of information and I see articles on it everywhere. The LA Times had nice things to say about the book.
What I find particularly interesting about this book is the authors focus on right plant, right place. For those of us who are concerned about water management, this is one of the basic principles. You will also find information on sub-irrigated planters, removing concrete for permeable paths and, repurposing. Their discussions on living walls (Kelly Duke had an excellent post) are especially interesting and informative. The photographs are inspiring and were taken by Rebecca and Susan.
Rebecca Sweet is a landscape designer and owner of Harmony in the Garden, located in Northern California. Her gardens have been featured in Fine Gardening, Horticulture, Women’s Day, American Gardener and Country Almanac as well as regional publications. In addition to designing, Rebecca is a featured columnist for Horticulture. She also has her own blog, Gossip In The Garden, which I thought would be filled with lots of dirt on my friends in the landscaping world. Instead I found wonderful information and pictures about gardens, designs and even trees.
Susan Morrison is a landscape designer, garden writer and Master Gardener based in Northern California. Her design philosophy is simple: create beautiful, sustainable gardens that fit her clients’ lifestyles. In addition to writing for traditional media publications such as Fine Gardening, Susan blogs about her life as a garden designer and shares her challenges and successes as a home gardener at “Blue Planet Garden Blog.” This is a great blog for ideas and is very entertaining. Susan is a founding member of the Lawn Reform Coalition and the Garden Designers Roundtable. As a Master Gardener and Bay-Friendly Qualified Design Professional, Susan is active in the gardening community and speaks on sustainable design principles. She is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and has also served on the California Chapter Board of Directors.
Rebecca and Susan are in high demand, so we are so lucky to have them on #landscapechat on March 7th from 11:00 to 12:00 PST. Follow us on Twitter at #landscapechat and come take part in the conversation. Ask questions and you’ll certainly get some good answers.


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MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF BOSTON GARDEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS A PARTNER FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF CITY HALL PLAZA
BOSTON - Thursday, March 3, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that the City has selected Boston Garden Development Corporation as the vendor who will work with the City of Boston to enhance City Hall Plaza.
"I am confident that the City of Boston has a great partner in Boston Garden Development Corporation who will help us make the best use year-round of the space we have at City Hall Plaza," said Mayor Walsh. "I thank all respondents for their thoughtful proposals and I look forward to the next steps as we reimagine the plaza as a thriving, healthy and innovative space."
As the result of a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP), which the City released in September 2015 and re-issued in February 2016, the selection of the Boston Garden Development Corporation marks the start of a three-year contract to improve City Hall Plaza. Boston Garden Development Corporation will have the opportunity to add new programming elements to complement existing activities on the plaza, and add new temporary amenities.
"Mayor Walsh has a vision for revitalizing City Hall Plaza into a thriving, healthy and innovative civic space," said CEO for Delaware North's Boston Holdings Charlie Jacobs. "I am proud that the Boston Garden Development Corporation has been recognized for sharing the Mayor's vision and that we are fully committed to a significant investment that will transform City Hall Plaza into a year-round destination. We're looking forward to partnering with the city and exploring these proposed concepts, in collaboration with numerous local civic, arts and community organizations, to co-create and re-energize the plaza for the benefit of residents and visitors alike."
The proposal represents a first step towards a vision for what City Hall Plaza can become, but is not a binding contract that will determine what will appear on the plaza. The City will work with the Boston Garden Development Corporation to determine what is feasible over the next three years.
On Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday, February 18, the Selection Committee for the Enhancing City Hall Plaza RFP heard presentations from the three proponents. After reviewing each proposal and their pricing structures, the Selection Committee strongly recommended the Boston Garden Development Proposal.
In the second round of the RFP, the City received three proposals:


AKHATAKA DESIGN is a dynamic and professional design consultancy which offers a wealth of experience in leisure, hospitality, retail, corporate and domestic Interior Design. We have been creating diverse, creative solutions throughout the African continent from Cape to Cairo since 2005.
The goal of AKHATAKA DESIGN is to always provide creative and appropriate environments, designed specifically by embracing the collaborative process in which the client brief and dialogue is realised by a creative vision. This is moulded by economic, social, geographic and environmental conditions, refined through technical and sustainable requirements. This results in a creative holistic design, focused on the relationships between the inside and the outside, where form follow function.
We are driven by a dynamic team of directors who share a vision for contextually appropriate and innovative design, with a dedicated approach to the design process from project conceptualisation to execution. AKHATAKA DESIGN is supported by a team of talented in-house professionals- interior designers, landscape architects, architects, and FF&E specialists and has on hand access to procurement agents, graphic designers, quantity surveyors, and project managers.
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RACAIA Architecture & Interior Design and the architect Tim Shea, AIA were approached by the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden Board of Directors to create a new and architecturally-integrative entrance way. Our design incorporates features of Lucky Baldwin’s classic estate, the Arboretum’s educational requirements, and the strategies of modern sustainability.
On order to balance multiple perspectives into a strong, classic design, RACAIA moderated several rounds of interviews and group discussions with the Arboretum board, which includes educators, landscape designers, engineers, creative professionals, horticulturalists, and gardening professionals. Then the design was further refined with the input of on-site managers, docents and foundation staff, and maintenance and service staff, in order to develop a clear understanding of the entry’s function in the context of the Arboretum’s annual intake of hundreds of thousands of visitors.
The Board of Directors approved the featured design at the end of 2013 and RACAIA has begun the early stages of design development in order to bring that vision to reality.


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Landscape Lighting Enhances the Image, Appearance and Value of Your Property
Nighttime architectural and landscape lighting greatly enhances the image and appearance of all buildings and properties.
Good landscaping is both practical and beautiful. It catches the eye, while providing safety and security, and enabling both staff and customers to easily navigate the premises.
Tastefully lit walkways, paths, seating areas, flora and other features enhance the aesthetics of the property and make it a safe, secure and desirable destination for both staff and customers.
Appropriate design and layout of outdoor lighting fixtures in a landscape enhances the safety and security for building owners and operators.
Proper lighting also increases the desirability of a property – highlighting its architecture and natural beauty, downplaying its flaws, and creating real value for owners.
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CBMC Lighting Solutions works with property owners on realizing their goals for aesthetics, image, safety and security.
- We provide upfront design that speeds the process and minimizes mistakes. Our three dimensional renderings allow you to see exactly what the outdoor lighting fixtures in your landscape will look like, as well as thermal renderings to ensure that your premises are safe from fire and other electrical problems.
- Our designs incorporate easy installation and maintenance, and conform to the rules, regulations and guidelines of the industry and as related to your project.
- Our product purchasing is streamlined. We eliminate the middleman and work directly with manufacturers to reduce cost and complexity.
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- As with all our lighting projects, we also incorporate the latest technologies in energy management. This includes LED and other cost-saving bulbs, fixtures and lighting controls that prevent waste. We are experts in the dark sky technologies that protect the environment and keep the costs of your project low.
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A celebration of diverse American landscapes, these Evergreen Trees are a sophisticated way to bring a piece of nature into your home. Mix and match the petite woodland pieces to create your own personal forest.
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Monarch Fine Landscapes & Interiors is a full-service design and construction company serving Waterloo Region and the surrounding area for twenty-five years. We are dedicated to the creation of exceptional projects through imaginative design and an unparalleled attention to detail and craftsmanship. Our company holds a unique position within the industry offering a compliment of both interior and landscape design and construction services to our clients with a team of in-house specialists that have spent years perfecting their craft.
In addition, we are excited to now offer swimming pool installations as well as hot tubs and swim spas through our partnership with Bullfrog Spas, Marquis Spas, and Latham Pools. Use our website to learn more about how we can assist with your next project - we would love to discuss any ideas you might have.
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Maybe you have a small patch of green in your property, a small garden in the depths of a grey city, and if this is so, you might value it very much, loving it because it is charming and pretty. If one values his or her garden a lot, then, he or she might want to do everything to ensure that it is taken care of in the best way, and that its looks are improved as much as they can be. You will be happy to know that there are great ways through which you can improve your garden, making it so much more beautiful, and one of these is through finding the best small garden design. Those who find the best small garden design, then, can be sure that when they do so, they will be able to gain a lot of benefits, all of which will be very satisfactory to them.
Finding the best small garden design for your own garden is certainly beneficial, as when you do so, you can be sure that you will be able to raise the value of your property a lot. If you are a homeowner, you may value your home a lot, not only because it gives your family comfort, but also because it is a wonderful investment for you, the greatest nest egg that you have for the future. It is good to know that there are simple ways to improve the value of property, and one of them is through finding a way to make the garden very beautiful and attractive.
Finding the best design for your garden is also something that you should do, as when you do so, you can be sure that such design will give you a great deal of happiness and satisfaction. If one has a garden that is full of dainty pathways, colorful flowers, elegant trees, and pretty shrubs, he or she will definitely always feel a rise in spirits whenever the garden is entered. Also, when you sit in your garden, you will be able to relax, to let go of the anxiety and the stress that you might be feeling, and this will make you an altogether much healthier person, as well as a person who is much happier.
Finding the best source of garden designs is also something that you should do, as when you do so, you can be sure that they will not at all be hard to do and hard to follow. One who is able to find the best ideas can be sure that even if he or she is not experienced with landscaping, it will still be possible to achieve good results.
Finding good garden designs for your small garden, then, is certainly something that you should do, as when you do so, you will surely get to enjoy a lot of benefits, all of which you will surely feel are wonderful and worthwhile altogether.


Designing & Planting a Herbaceous Border with Jimi Blake
Inspired by the contrast, combinations and colours of the Powerscourt Herbaceous Borders? Why not add drama to your own garden. Not as tricky as you think! With tips from his own Blessington garden, Jimi Blake, noted Irish Horticulturist, international lecturer and plant ‘guru’, shows you how he creates his borders in Hunting Brook Gardens - Jimi will take you on a breathtaking journey through the newest and most exciting plants in his collection in Hunting Brook. He will share with you how he incorporates these choice plants into his planting schemes in Hunting Brook to create interest all year around.


By Arya Jyothi, CNN
Published 4:20 AM EST, Fri November 10, 2023
CNN — When you think of Dubai, you might picture its iconic skyline and breathtaking architecture. Now, a group of architects and designers is embracing sustainable innovation to create installations that are only a fraction of the size of the city’s soaring towers, but no less inspired.
Among them, Dubai-based Syrian Ahmad Alkattan has created a cocoon-style intimate outdoor social space where designers can “hatch” their ideas. Not only does it offer shade and seating for humans — it also provides shelter to pigeons.
Named “Designest,” it is inspired by the historical significance of pigeon towers in the Arabian Peninsula, where buildings that often featured beautiful arches and detailed engravings were built to protect pigeons during harsh weather and collect their feces for use as fertilizer, as well as showcasing the wealth of the tower’s owner.
Designest features pigeon nests at the top of the oblong structure, while three arched entrances at the bottom welcome human visitors. The sections for humans and pigeons are separated, and bird feces collected from the top section will be used as fertilizer for plants in Dubai’s Design District.
Alkattan’s design is part of the annual Dubai Design Week and won first place in its Urban Commissions competition, which invites designers and architects to develop innovative outdoor furniture. Alkattan said the idea for Designest came from analyzing all the potential users of an outdoor structure in Dubai — not just humans but also the prevalent pigeon population.
“The competition asked to design a shading device, a gathering place or a seating area,” he said. “I tried to do all of that together, but I’ve always had an interest in non-human design, and always thought ‘why does everything need to be human-centric?’"
Now in its ninth year, Dubai Design Week (DDW), which runs from November 7-12, is the largest event of its kind in the region, consisting of workshops, installations, exhibitions and talks. This year, more than 30 designs for installations submitted for DDW have been built in the city’s Design District.
Ahead of the upcoming COP28 climate conference in Dubai, the theme for this year’s design week emphasizes sustainable practices and materials. Mette Degn-Christensen, director of DDW’s flagship design fair Downtown Design, and former director of DDW, said sustainability has been implemented into the event’s design criteria for the past six years, “but this year, it’s really about new forms of sustainable practices, for example not just looking at 3D-printing but also the different kinds of materials you can 3D-print with.”
Alkattan’s Designest structure was originally designed to be 3D-printed using recycled glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), but time, cost and weight constraints meant the prototypes built for DDW use a combination of environmentally friendly methods and materials, including mixing a plant-based plastic alternative with wood powder, and 3D-printing with sand.
“Being environmentally responsible with your design from the very early design stages is no more a niche, it’s more of a necessity,” said Alkattan, who is a freelance concept designer and architect. “That’s why I did my Master’s in renewable energy engineering. It’s not related to architecture, but I wanted to … be aware of how to make my design more sustainable from the early design stages rather than it be an afterthought.”
Other design installations that fit the sustainability theme include Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla’s pavilion “Of Palm,” made entirely from the indigenous palm tree, and Dubai-based architecture and interior design firm TEE VEE EFF’s “Pulp Fractions,” an installation made from waste cardboard and paper pulp that has been pressed, dried, and molded.
“We look for practical designs that are sustainable and scalable across the UAE region,” said Degn-Christensen of the designs that are chosen for DDW. “So [the competition] is a very relevant project not just for what is staged in Dubai Design Week, but where we can see this in the future.”
Designest is Alkattan’s third attempt at winning the Urban Commissions category. “Competitions are the best place to express your ideas without being controlled by the views of your clients or the cost, or the feasibility,” said Alkattan. “It helps to push the boundaries of what is really possible.”
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TEAM: A.Jakubińska, G.Wasyluk, J.Łątka, A.Omiotek, M.Pietrosian, E.Emmerling, K.Piętka, M.Brodzka
TASKS: coordination of the team work, conception, dwg drawings, graphics
At the beggining we carried out analyzes of the Island and interviews with local residents. We decided to design a building in a form that will not obscure the view to the University building. It was also important that the new structre will be a part of the landscape and will be a pro-ecological building satisfying assumptions of sustainable development
However, in order to provide the attractiveness of the area and meet the expectations of the investor proposed expansion of the residential function in the horizontal direction rather than vertical. River tradition of Wroclaw, the pre-war residential barges as well as the increasingly popular trend related to the desire to live on or near the water, suggested to us the solution in the form of floating homes-apartments. Our project assumes the design of the building permanently connected to the land, where there will be a multi-purpose hall and a floating apartment moored on the south side.


Ah, Santorini. The mere mention of its name conjures up images of whitewashed buildings, cerulean waters, and breathtaking sunsets. But what if you could bring a touch of that Greek magic right to your doorstep? With the right design choices and furniture, you can transform your garden into a Mediterranean haven reminiscent of Santorini's serene vistas.
Why Opt for a Santorini-Inspired Garden?
A Santorini-inspired garden offers a refreshing and timeless aesthetic. Its soothing palette of whites, blues, and natural tones brings an air of tranquillity and relaxation – precisely what every garden should offer. And the best part? This style effortlessly blends luxury with simplicity.
Where to Start: Setting the Base Tone
Your garden transformation begins at its base. Think about the colours you associate with Santorini:
- White: Replicate the whitewashed charm by painting garden walls, fences, or even the exteriors of your home in pristine white. This brightens up the area and provides a clean canvas to work on.
- Blue Accents: To capture the island's iconic blue-domed churches and the surrounding Aegean Sea, integrate blue accents. This can be achieved with plant pots, cushions, or garden ornaments.
- Natural Stone and Pebbles: Incorporate pathways or patios using natural stone or pebbles. This not only adds texture but also provides a rustic Mediterranean touch.
Which Plants Best Evoke the Santorini Vibe?
When selecting plants, consider drought-tolerant, sun-loving species. Mediterranean plants like olive trees, lavender, bougainvillaea, and rosemary not only fit the aesthetic but are also practical choices for many UK gardens.
How Important is Garden Furniture?
Very! The furniture you select can either make or break the Mediterranean illusion. For a true Santorini vibe, consider quality rattan garden suites. These are not only stylish and in-tune with the theme, but they're also durable – ideal for withstanding the unpredictable UK weather.
Enter Skyline Design. This brand, renowned for its commitment to quality and design, offers an array of garden furniture that can help lay the foundation for your Santorini-inspired oasis. Their rattan garden suites, known for their durability and elegance, are a perfect fit for this transformation.
How Can Lighting Elevate the Ambiance?
Imagine a Santorini evening: the gentle hum of cicadas, the scent of the sea, and the soft, ambient lighting enveloping the island. Lighting is essential to evoke that dreamy Mediterranean evening vibe.
Skyline Design offers a stunning range of outdoor lighting options to help set the tone. From subtle ground lights to illuminate pathways to statement pieces that cast beautiful patterns, their collection can cater to various needs and preferences. With the right lighting, you can add warmth, depth, and drama to your garden space.
How Can Decorative Touches Add Authenticity?
While large design choices lay the foundation, the devil is in the details. To ensure your garden resonates with Santorini's soul:
- Textiles: Introduce soft furnishings in shades of blue, white, or natural beige. Cushions, rugs, and throws with Greek patterns can instantly uplift the space.
- Pottery: Traditional Grecian pottery can be a focal point. Whether it's a decorative urn or plant pots, this element brings authenticity to the setup.
- Water Feature: A simple water feature, like a fountain, can mimic the gentle sound of the waves, enhancing the overall ambiance.
- Art: Consider wall art or sculptures that resonate with Greek mythology or the island's iconic sceneries.
Is a Santorini-Inspired Garden Suitable for Commercial Spaces?
Absolutely! Whether you own a hotel, a luxury spa, or any other commercial space, this theme can amplify the aura of relaxation and luxury. Such a garden can become your establishment's unique selling point, ensuring guests feel like they've escaped to a Mediterranean paradise without leaving the UK.
A Santorini-inspired garden is more than just a design choice; it's an experience. It offers an escape from the daily hustle and transports you to a realm of serenity and luxury.
If you're ready to embark on this transformation, don't compromise on quality. Whether it's for your personal garden or a grand commercial space, choose Skyline Design. Their exquisite outdoor lighting options and rattan garden suites are not only durable but are also aesthetically aligned with the Santorini vision.
Ready to elevate your outdoor space with a touch of Grecian magic? Dive into the world of Skyline Design and discover the perfect pieces to complete your Santorini-inspired oasis. Your garden is not just a space; it's a statement. Make it with Skyline Design.


Garden Architecture is a landscape architecture and build firm headquartered in Berkeley, California. With over 120 projects in their portfolio, they sought a fresh way to showcase their work and approached me to redesign their website.
The client needed a website that was both simple and elegant, with a designated space to showcase their wonderful projects in all their glory. They desired a site that was easy to maneuver and uncluttered - the design aesthetic needed to look sleek and professional.
The purpose of the project was to create a space for the client to exhibit their projects with a user-friendly interface. The website wasn't meant to be salesy, and the client's priorities were for the website to look modern, clean, and premium while also being mobile responsive.
After reviewing the requirements, we decided that the website should be image-heavy and use text content only where absolutely necessary. We also determined that there was no need for conversion-focused sections to be present on the website as its purpose is to serve as a showcase and archive for years to come.
The goals were accomplished by creating a custom design for all of the pages on Figma first. This ensured that everything would be according to the requirements. The website was then developed on Webflow because it is more flexible in terms of design and also easy to use for everyone.


A Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants Could Lead to a Sustainable FutureFeb 15, 2022
Instead of neat rows of monoculture, forest gardens combine fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables together in one seemingly wild setting. This type of agroforestry mimics natural ecosystems and uses the space available in a sustainable way. UK-based Martin Crawford is one of the pioneers of forest gardening. Starting out with a flat field in 1994, his land has been transformed into woodland and serves as an educational resource for others interested in forest gardening.
This short film by Thomas Regnault focuses on Crawford's forest garden, which is abundant, diverse, edible, and might be one answer to the future of food systems.
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The Gazebo is really a pavilion construction that’s been useful for several years like a spacious community room, for bands to play or folks to satisfy. Numerous motion pictures exhibit effectuated couples dancing inside a jasa membuat gazebo, in addition to a number of people today try to remember that gazebo scene in “the audio of music”.
These days quite a few people elect to spot a gazebo in their yard or yard, some put together a specific gazebo for marriage and many others a SPA gazebo to the superior matters in everyday life, a gazebo is bit by bit becoming an standard property update characteristic.
Gazebos have been at first meant to offer shade and fundamental shelter, but nowadays the gazebo is popping into one thing way more compared to the typical gazebo park we used to see. The earlier versions from the gazebo ended up more sound than they are really now, and many with the gazebos had been employed generally as pavilions.
A garden gazebo is really a wonderful addition to any backyard, you could shell out sunny mornings within the gazebo examining the paper or hearing songs, it really is surely a new element for a massive back garden, arranging the house and using the fauna as decoration. A backyard garden gazebo is one of people matter which you cant imagine hardly ever acquiring every day once you acquired it. Whatever the setting of the backyard, there is a backyard gazebo on the market just waiting to generally be purchased.
When thinking of a garden gazebo you are going to also really need to imagine of what material to employ in setting up it. Wooden may be the purely natural preference for most people today, because it is normal and positioned within the backyard it sort of goes with everything all around it. You’ll find several diverse variety of wooden you may use for this function, pine, cedar, and redwood. Pine could be the softest wood, ages to your loaded yellow, and enhances encompassing evergreens. Cedar is larger in overall sturdiness, is fewer susceptible to rot, and ages to the gray-brown.
A patio gazebo is usually a gazebo that sits on or is constructed into your patio which is extremely effortless and economical to accomplish. The beauty of patio gazebos is the fact it is possible to structure a new patio for it, or simply insert a gazebo onto your presently designed patio. There will have to be serious consideration for the products utilized, but there is essentially no rationale to not possess a patio gazebo you can devote your evenings at. Inserting of the patio gazebo is essential, small to mid-size will most likely choose to use the corner to position the gazebo, in this manner it’s going to use the majority of the space efficiently.
Substantial patios provide you with additional flexibility, and you can choose any inserting you want, delivering you got plenty of home for your gazebo.
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Singapore’s famous Gardens by the Bay. This is my first AroundSG trip with my friends. A wonderfully plotted man-made park and forest beside Marina Bay Sands Hotel, another famous thing from SG.
Let your eyes wander around and feed them with lots of nature’s gifts, from flowers, to trees, to plants. The photo shows the dragonfly bridge connected to the tower-like lengths of “trees” called the Supertree Grove. Under these supertrees are the park and the maze-like forest. The whole garden is spacious but you will never get lost, I mean, it’s easy to find your way out because everywhere you look, directions are there. This is just one. It’s incredible to see such a beautiful place, a getaway from the noisy world of cities so you can embrace and enjoy the beauty of nature. This park is usually packed with tourists and even residents of Singapore. Why? Not only because the place is beautiful and peaceful and green. But because you can roam around the garden for free. Yes. Free.


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Aquascaping is the craft of arranging aquatic plants, as well as rocks, stones, cavework, or driftwood, in an aesthetically pleasing manner within an aquarium—in effect, gardening under water.
The most common styles are the Japanese style (minimalist) and the Dutch style (heavily planted with a lot of different plants).
Takashi Amano is one of the most famous Japanese creators.
This would be an example of Dutch style although there are no limits in the creation of the perfect aquatic garden!


The Town of Philipstown, in partnership with the Hudson Highlands Land Trust, will be hosting a public workshop on Wednesday, April 21st @ 7:00pm via ZOOM to introduce the “East Highlands Green Corridors Plan”* — a project to connect land for people and wildlife across the Hudson Highlands region. HHLT is seeking public input to identify community priorities for open space conservation in Philipstown that can be incorporated into the plan.
The East Highlands Green Corridors Plan will include a detailed approach for permanently protecting “green corridors” between existing conserved lands in Philipstown and beyond, so that wildlife—and people—can move and thrive across the landscape. The plan will prioritize areas to protect based on natural resource maps, land use, and scientific data on at-risk species and habitats, as well as input from user groups, elected officials and residents.
During the workshop, the HHLT team will also introduce the proposed Conservation Plan for Philipstown, and solicit volunteers to join a Task Force that will lead the development of the plan over the course of 2021. The Conservation Plan will build on existing natural resources planning documents, like the Open Space Inventory and newly updated Natural Resources Inventory, in addition to HHLT’s Green Corridors Plan. Once completed, the Conservation Plan may help the Town access new funding sources for conservation projects, like creating new local parks and trails, securing walkable paths for/within the community (a priority identified in the Philipstown Community Congress), and protecting drinking water sources.
Karen Strong of Strong Outcomes will help lead the workshop and collect and analyze the community input. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts about conservation priorities for the Town of Philipstown!
If you would like to attend, please email email@example.com by 6:30 pm on 4/21. The login information will be shared with those that request it shortly before the start of the meeting.
*The “East Highlands Green Corridors Plan” project has been funded in part by a grant from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund through the Hudson River Estuary Program of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation


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We’ve updated the design to complete Milwaukie Bay Park! Thank you to over 1,300 community members who participated in the process from August 2018 through April 2019 as we updated the plans for final improvements.
See the Final Design (plan view).
We heard feedback on key elements, including a children’s play area, water feature, art and social gathering areas. Your preferences and feedback informed the creation of three alternative park designs — and then the Final Design.
The final design phase for Milwaukie Bay Park launched in August 2018. Developing the Park is a joint effort between the City of Milwaukie and the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District.
A plan for the Park was adopted in 2010 by the City of Milwaukie, serving as the foundation for many agencies, community partners, and local citizens to participate in shaping improvements over the years. Many elements of that plan were completed by the City over the past decade, including the Klein Point Overlook, new boat launch and landing, auto and boat trailer parking, restroom facilities, temporary Trolley Trail connection, a riverside path, river bank stabilization and plantings, and an improved access bridge over Kellogg Creek.
Now in the final phase, remaining elements of the plan are being updated and further refined to meet today’s needs for the City, NCPRD, and the people they serve. Current considerations include preserving the redwood tree, having the planned water feature be interactive, and geese mitigation — to name a few.
The final design focuses specifically on the approximately 2.5-acre grassy area between McLoughlin/OR99E and the riverside path. Construction of the final planned improvements is anticipated to begin in 2020.
The Final Design was presented to the public at an April 24 meeting.
Thanks for continuing to learn and share your ideas! In November and December we held our second public meeting and several small group meetings to discuss three Design Alternatives. We met with more than 125 people living and working in the City and District, and heard from more than 375 people in our online survey. We heard what people preferred in the different alternatives, heard new ideas, and used this feedback to guide development of a single Final Design.
On August 24, more than 300 people attended a celebration and design kickoff event at Milwaukie Bay Park. Attendees learned about the project and gave input to the team for design alternatives being developed this fall. Here is a summary of what we heard.
Our Steering Advisory, the "SAC," represented many community interests during final design. The SAC helped the design team identify preliminary concerns and issues; gave feedback on community outreach plans; gave feedback on programming, design alternatives, and final design; and gave input on additional aspects of the project as needed — such as funding strategies and other important aspects of the project.
SAC meetings are also open to the public. All meetings are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Download this info as a printable fact sheet.
In addition to the river, the creeks, and a burgeoning downtown, there are several local parks and natural areas nearby and significant local and regional transportation connections such as the Trolley Trail, bike and pedestrian routes, MAX light rail, TriMet bus transit, and Oregon 99E.
Developing the final design for the park site is a joint effort between the City of Milwaukie and the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District. The final planned improvements, which will create new amenities and recreational opportunities, were revised and updated following a robust public engagement process — with anticipated construction in 2020.
While the full park property is almost seven acres, the Milwaukie Bay Park final design process focused specifically on the approximately 2.5-acre grassy area between McLoughlin/OR99E and the riverside path in the park.
A plan for the park was adopted by the City in 2010. Many other agencies, community partners and local citizens have participated in making improvements over the years. Its opening in May 2015 introduced:
Now it’s time to plan, fund and build the final phase of the site — including places at the park for people to gather, play, and enjoy nature. This design effort revisited the plan adopted in 2010 to update and revise elements that were not completed in previous phases, integrating these in a final design that meets today's needs for the City, the District and the people they serve.
The 2010 approvals process and ongoing planning for the park have provided guidance for the current update, including:
What's the status of the park design?
The design process started in summer 2018. A design was approved in spring 2019. In 2019, the City and District aim to prepare construction documents, obtain permits and agency approvals, and secure funding. We hope to construct improvements in 2020.
Who made the decision on the final design for the park?
Ultimately, the Milwaukie City Council and NCRPRD Board approved the final park designs. The Project Management team of City and NCRPD made recommendations. A Steering Advisory Committee, a Technical Advisory Group, and public input informed the designs.
Es hora de actualizar los planos para las mejoras finales del Milwaukie Bay Park. Se prevé que la construcción de las mejoras finales comenzarán en 2020, pero primero queremos escuchar su opinión. Cuéntenos cómo desea disfrutar de su parque en el futuro completando una encuesta rápida.


Established in 1991, Jo-Anne Hilliar Landscape Designers enjoyed many successful years offering professional advice on landscaping and landscape design to domestic & corporate clients throughout South Africa and internationally, providing creative ideas to suit the needs and budget of the client & applying sound design principles to transform any garden into a lasting asset.
Landscaping projects handled during the previous 14 years have ranged from small private gardens to vast park-like expanses on island resorts and have incorporated a range of styles encompassing low maintenance, natural, tropical, indigenous, contemporary, and formal Victorian styles. Other specialized projects have included environmental rehabilitation of ecologically spoiled areas.
Jo-Anne's work has been recognized over the years in various ways and has won awards for excellence in the landscaping industry as well as for specific projects undertaken around South Africa. In brief:
- Award for honorary international exhibit at the 1995 Natal Witness Garden Show, designed in conjunction with her business associate David Stevens of the UK.
- Honorary award for exhibit at the 1996 Natal Witness Garden Show, entitled 'The Jungle Book'.
- Chairman of the 1997 Natal Witness Garden Show, overseeing the committee and general co-ordination of the show.
- 1997 SALI National Conference: Merit & Bronze awards for work produced nationwide.
- 2000 SALI National Conference: Silver award for excellence in the landscaping industry.
- 2002 SALI National Conference: Silver medal awarded for design & implementation of a project in the Albert Falls area as well as merit awards for two projects still in the development phase.
- 2003 SALI National Conference: Silver medal for the design of her own garden.
- 2004 SALI National Conference: Bronze Award for in-house design and construction for a private residence in the KZN Midlands.
- 2005 SALI National Conference: Silver Award for design and installation of a large garden in the KZN Midlands.
Jo-Anne is a Principal member of the South African Landscaping Institute (SALI), which sets and maintains quality standards for the industry nationally and also currently chairs the SALI KZN branch. Nationally, SALI has 149 members of which 75 are principal members. Only 14 of those 75 principal members operate in the KZN region. www.sali.co.za
Jo-Anne's international profile consists of training on the East and West Coasts of the USA with business associate and fellow trainer, Rob Littlepage, of the California School of Landscape Design as well as running courses on local shores with UK-based, internationally acclaimed landscape designer, David Stevens. There has been a substantial amount of interest in Jo-Anne's training portfolio shown by the landscaping institutes of the Middle-East.
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Jo-Anne remains to be a high visual personality within the media and has had the benefit of a substantial amount of media exposure nationally, on both a personal and business level. Her work has been featured in most of the popular South African garden and home magazines as well as in local and national newspapers. In addition, she also assists various national magazines and newspapers by supplying feature articles written in-house. These cover a number of landscape design topics on a comprehensive level and have elicited much positive feedback.
Below is listed this media coverage:
- February 1996: The Sunday Tribune Finance supplement featured Jo-Anne as a Business Personality
- February 1996: Parks & Grounds magazine carried a detailed article of a major project designed and implemented by JH Landscaping cc. on Des
- Roches Island in the Seychelles.
- 1996: David Stevens and Jo-Anne were invited to participate in a BBC World
- Series International Broadcast for selected gardens around the world.
- 2002: Listed as one of the top 10 landscape designers in the country.
- Regularly featured on chat shows on SAfm national radio.
- The South African edition of Conde Nast 'House & Garden' has featured various projects handled by Jo-Anne's company.
- She enjoys a strong association with The Gardener magazine and supplies monthly feature articles.
- Her work and contributions have featured in Garden and Home , SA Gardening and Fairlady.
- Over the period of a year, the 'Independent on Saturday' newspaper (Durban) published a series of fortnightly articles written by Jo-Anne Hilliar devoted to gardening in South Africa, encouraging homeowners to develop their own styles by teaching basic garden and design principles.
In addition, over the years Jo-Anne has been invited as guest speaker to host talks / seminars for the general public and at numerous garden clubs around the country. These talks have covered a wide range of topics on landscape design and associated subjects.
Talks have always been well received around the country


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Founded in 1991, under the leadership of Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, DMR has grown from a three person operation to a staff of more than 40. Licensed professionals in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, professional planning, construction inspection and LEED work with our clients to ensure their goals become a reality by designing and creating spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and fiscally responsible.
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When landscaping your garden, you’ll likely need some aggregates. These may be anything from stone chips or wood chips to sand and gravel. Of course, they’re available from an assortment of places, but if you really want to make sure you make a positive impact on the environment, look for recycled aggregates.
What are Recycled Aggregates?
Put simply, the term ‘aggregates’ usually refers to bits of rock. However, when it comes to recycling, concrete is often broken up into small pieces which can also be used as aggregate. This is just one type, however, and while it comes in a range of sizes, you should also be aware that there are wood chips that are classified as aggregates and come from garden waste.
In addition, you can find sand that may be recycled as well. Since you are reusing these things, they have a much lower impact on the environment and are an eco-friendly way to decorate your garden. Recycling centres are most likely to offer these options since they take what is dropped off and process it for recycling.
How to Use Recycled Aggregates
There are many ways to use aggregates, including recycled ones, in your landscaping. Here are some ideas you might find useful.
Flowerbeds: Your flowerbeds will look lovely with wood chips or other types of aggregates spread over them. This prevents weeds from springing up and can also aid the soil in retaining water so you don’t need to water them as often.
Plant bed edging: The edges of your plant beds may also benefit from some edging. A line of large gravel or broken concrete pieces may be just what you need. Some people like to edge their beds with wood chips. Alternatively, you may want to create concrete kerbs (see below).
Paths: Paths may be made from concrete, wood chips, gravel, or even sand. As long as you have solid edges along the sides of the path, you can fill it in with nearly anything. Of course, concrete will also work, either poured as a solid path or used to create stepping stones.
Concrete: Concrete requires a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates. Recycled aggregates can be used in this mixture, in whatever size works best for your needs. With the concrete, you can pour bases for sheds, swings, or gazebos. You can even make your own concrete sculptures and bird baths if you like.
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Downtown Cleveland is home to some beautiful cityscapes and some iconic architecture. One thing people don’t think too much about while in Cleveland is beautiful trees, ponds and manicured greenery. Wade Lagoon is a nice little oasis right in the heart of downtown. With a beautiful weeping willow tree, pond and gorgeous landscaping as far as the eye can see it has become one of my favorite downtown areas to work in.
Today we had the pleasure of working at this beautiful location with Carolann & Jason. After soaking in all of the beauty outside we made our way over to Severance Hall to round out our session with the wedding party. Barely missing the rain we couldn’t have planned any better.
Thanks again for an amazing time guys. Congrats again and I wish you two all the best!


As many rural areas experience decline in population and economic opportunity, some Nebraska communities are pushing back against the trend by embracing and enhancing what makes them unique.
Valentine, Nebraska, which boasts proximity to both the Niobrara River and the Sandhills, is one such town and students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Landscape Architecture program collaborated with officials there on a new look for the town’s Main Street.
Led by professor Kim Wilson, students enrolled in the Landscape Architecture 311 studio developed plans focused on providing places and spaces to encourage economic development and generational renewal in rural areas. After talking with Valentine community stakeholders and identifying focus areas, the students created design concepts for several projects including a new streetscape for Valentine’s Main Street, which is also a section of Highway 83. It is a key community corridor that hasn’t been updated since the 1930s.
“Since Main Street is our primary retail corridor and community center, we thought modernizing it would make our community hub more walkable for commerce and aid in enhancing the brand of our community,” said Valentine Mayor Kyle Arganbright. “I often say we have world-class natural amenities that could never be re-created by any other community. We have a top 10 canoeing river, top 100 ranked golf courses and the vast beauty of the Sandhills out our backdoor. Our focus for this new street scape project is on building community amenities that are at that same unique, pristine level as everything else around Valentine, Nebraska.”
In July, the streetscape concepts came one step closer to reality when the Valentine City Council approved $350,000 in landscape architectural improvements to be included in a new Highway 83 project that is scheduled to begin construction this year. The plans include new concrete storefront to storefront, planting beds at intersection corners, street trees, a decorative paving strip next to roadside parking and dark sky-friendly LED lamp posts in addition to future planned decorative benches, trash cans, bike racks, pedestrian wayfinding kiosks and street art.
“With the highway originally scheduled to be torn up and redone by the Department of Transportation, city stakeholders saw this as a great opportunity to implement some improvements,” said Austin Arens, a landscape architecture major from Kearney.
While not all their design projects were approved for installation, Arens said he and his fellow students are beyond excited to see that the streetscape studio concepts will actually be implemented.
To assist with the design implementation of the streetscape, Arens has been hired by the city of Valentine to work alongside Olsson Associates Inc. and provide design consultation services, taking the studio designs beyond conceptual work and developing them for implementation. If everything goes according to projection, the streetscape will be completed by 2022.
“Since the studio is over, we selected Austin to work with Olsson Associates Inc.,” Arganbright said. “Austin has immersed himself in Valentine. He knows this community and what the preferences are, and he knows what the opportunities are. He already has that really fundamental connection to Valentine so we knew he was the right choice to continue the project and enhance our community’s brand.”
Arganbright says he couldn’t be more pleased with how the whole process has gone.
“Austin, Kim and the whole studio did a phenomenal job,” he said. “If I had it to do all over again, I definitely would. By partnering with UNL and the Landscape Architecture program, we received a much better project than what we normally would have. The students were able to devote so much time to the project. The vibrancy, energy and creativity they put into the project was impressive.”
Arganbright also said he appreciated the university’s outreach to small communities like Valentine and across the state.
Arens said being involved in a student learning opportunity that makes a positive impact in rural Nebraska has been very rewarding for him.
“I think the community engagement we provide rural areas is great,” Arens said. “It’s the nature of rural communities. They don’t have professionals like landscape architects, architects or engineers readily available and so having a university to be able to help them out in that way is really beneficial and impactful.”
Landscape Architecture Program Director Mark A. Hoistad said this type of engagement is a crucial part of the studio culture.
“Whether it be assisting groups with the visualization of parks and recreational facilities, the development of strategies for the reclamation of contaminated sites or the exploration of urban streetscapes and underutilized spaces, our studios have connected our students with real projects for real people,” he said. “Connecting people and landscapes is a central mission for the landscape architecture profession and it is an important part of our students’ education.”
Additional students working on the project were Keely Anderson, Darby Buckley, Jacob Jurgens, Yitao (Dorothy) Lee, Muxia Li, Ashley Rexroth and Brendan Schartz.


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Program for Sunday, June 13, 2021
A native plant enthusiast, Kristin Andres promotes sustainable land care practices and the use of native plants in the landscape. Kristin describes herself as slightly obsessed with observing and photographing nature and strives to share her passionate appreciation of nature whenever possible. Kristin will introduce us to some plant species, including those growing in the Association to Preserve Cape Cod’s educational demonstration garden, and discuss how native plants can have a positive influence on water quality and climate change. Learn more about the Association’s Native Plant Project here.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Meeting platform will open at 9:30 for informal socializing. Program will begin promptly at 10:00.
Kristin Andres is the Associate Director for Education for the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), an environmental advocacy organization. Before joining APCC as a staff member, she worked for the town of Chatham as its first Conservation Agent for more than 15 years. Kristin serves on several boards and committees, including the Ecological Landscape Alliance, Chatham Friends of Trees, Friends of Sylvan Gardens, Senior Environmental Corps and the town of Chatham South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee. She’s the regional liaison for Grow Native Massachusetts and an honorary trustee of the Chatham Conservation Foundation. She writes a biweekly column for the Cape Cod Chronicle on topics of ecology and the environment.


The National Trust works with many partners to promote and conserve the landscape, flora and fauna at Wimpole Estate. One huge success has been the contributions made through an Environmental Stewardship Agreement, which have enabled essential works to be carried out to improve the parkland.
This great work is explained below….
I’m Alice Bateman and I work for Natural England in our Cambridge office. I have been involved in the setting up of the Environmental Stewardship schemes like the one at Wimpole National Trust for the last six years.
I am delighted to be working with Paul Coleman and Richard Morris from Wimpole to support the natural environment and heritage works that are underway at the Estate. It’s ensuring that this wonderful historic building and its parkland landscape continues to benefit people and wildlife into the future.
Through an Environmental Stewardship agreement, we are supporting wildlife conservation and parkland restoration here. Natural England has funded the management plan that has guided the repairs work to the Folly and we are helping to fund the restoration work with a contribution of £200,000. The agreement is also helping to safeguard and improve important wildlife habitats on the estate such as planting new trees, grazing the parkland with rare breed sheep and cattle, and managing the land in ways that will benefit declining farmlands birds including Grey Partridge, Skylarks and Lapwing and rare arable plants such as the Wild Pansy, Venus Looking Glass and Dwarf Spurge.
I would really encourage you to take a walk round the estate and have a look at the impressive historic parkland landscape.


The story begins with a vast expanse of untouched land, a blank canvas yearning for transformation. Our mission? To breathe life into this untouched space, creating a breathtaking landscape that would captivate all who beheld it. To achieve this lofty goal, we enlisted the expertise of a skilled Landscaping Architect who guided us through each phase of this remarkable endeavor. Join us as we delve into the process of turning a barren canvas into a thriving outdoor haven.
Our journey commenced with the guidance of a seasoned Landscaping Architect. With years of experience and a keen eye for design, they armed us with an array of indispensable tools that would prove invaluable on this transformative journey. Foremost among these tools were the meticulously crafted situation plans, which served as our compass in navigating the uncharted terrain of landscape creation. These plans provided a comprehensive overview of the land and its potential, enabling us to visualize the myriad possibilities that lay before us.
In the end, it was the collective effort of our dedicated team, expertly guided by the Landscaping Architect’s vision, that transformed the once-barren canvas into a captivating outdoor sanctuary. Every step of the way, from the initial situation plans to the carefully selected plant species, and from the precise 2D drawings to the immersive 3D renderings, played an integral role in shaping the final result.
Our project is not merely a success story; it’s a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and meticulous planning. It stands as a reminder that with the right tools and guidance, even the most ambitious landscaping projects can become a breathtaking reality.


Today we planted a garden.
We had three rail road ties out front that were penning in an African Sumac tree. I pulled them round side of the house and created a 13′ by 3′ area. Tilled the soil, added about 4″ of compost and garden soil, and wala…instant garden.
We planted chives, beets, onions, cabbage, lettuce, peppers, broccoli, and brussell sprouts. Mmmm…..
On the subject of outdoors…
The bamboo is going gang busters! It’ really filling in. I’ll try to post photos somewhere…
Photos…ok…So I’ve been dicking around with Drupal lately trying to come up with a better CMS for my mom’s website. I think I might go ahead and use it for my own. or maybe maintain my .net site and use it for uniquelemming.com. It has a gallery2 and livejournal plugin/module thing. I could post there my blog and my photos in one clean…cough…app. Kevin thinks of it as a huge memory hog, but if I’m not maintain a community there and just posting myself, it’ll likely be ok.
Back to garden…the trees out back are a mess. We had a tree surgeon come by and give us a complete evaluation. We have to pull out 3 trees, and seriously doctor one of them. $1,100
total. oi. ah well, the joys of being in debt…hehe…I mean ownership 🙂
Anyway…that’s the update for now.
One thought on “The garden”
Tilled the soil, added about 4″ of compost and garden soil, and wala…instant garden.
Sounds beautiful 🙂
Drupal, huh? Huh. … huh.
I’ve really come to hate gallery2, but maybe I just don’t understand it well enough. There certainly isn’t another thing I like better, that I know of, yet. I’d love to know more about the livejournal plugin/module thing, though.
Trees–yeesh! I’ve got one I need to pull, just growing on its own way too close to the driveway. Some day the soil is moist and the wind is down and the sun’s not to bad (read: never, or nearly never… but I really need to do something about it before it’s beyond my ability to). I got a nice pick and shovel just for it (nearly). I’d love to _move_ it, but … odds of that are slim to none.


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perhaps best known for his design for the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park,
where the Great
1851 was held, but he was also head gardener at Chatsworth House in
Derbyshire, home of the Dukes of Devonshire, and was behind some of the
impressive designs that grace the grounds there. The enormously tall
Emperor Fountain was one of his innovations as well as the rock garden.
In designing a rock garden he wanted to ensure that his structures echoed the most attractive natural formations and that the rocks he used were sufficiently massive to create a dramatic effect. He invented a special hoist with which to lift the rocks into place. Among his achievements as a gardener was cultivating the Cavendish Banana, a species which is now widely grown commercially.
Paxton's design for the Crystal Palace used standard components repeatedly so that it was quick and easy to erect. The plan was essential because he was called on to design the structure after the winner of a contest to find the design proved to be unworkable in reality. Construction took around six months.


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Welcome to Barford Road Pocket Park!
A 45 acre site which was created in 2001 alongside the development of the Eynesbury Manor housing estate. The park has several types of habitat ranging from wild flower meadow to still water and fast running water.
Your help and support can really make a difference in the future of the park!
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Our Mission is to provide our clients with a stunning outdoor nightscape, using premium quality LED lighting equipment, top-quality service, before, during and after the installation.
Residential Outdoor Lighting
At Seacoast Outdoor Lighting we create an outdoor lighting plan for your property to optimize beauty, safety, security, and nighttime usage. With over 14 years of Landscape Lighting Installation experience, we will consult with you, design and install a custom premium LED lighting system that will enhance the beauty of your home, gardens, outdoor living space and
any other focal points of your property.
Commercial Perimeter Lighting
In addition to residential lighting, we also specialize in Commercial Perimeter Lighting for business and property security, safety, and closed-circuit camera optimization. Outdoor lighting can also create a welcoming, attractive “curb appeal” that can actually increase client visits
providing safety and security.
Sonance Landscape Series (SLS) is a totally scalable outdoor speaker system that delivers perfectly even volume
coverage and unbelievable sound quality throughout any size space. Described by
one critic as outdoor sound to “knock their socks off”, SLS provides jaw-dropping
sonic performance from small satellite speakers and below-ground subwoofers that are hidden completely out of sight among plants and under foliage.
Seacoast Outdoor Lighting uses premium low-voltage LED Lighting fixtures and equipment from manufacturers such as CAST-Lighting and Kichler.
By using different techniques like reflective lighting, cross lighting, wall lighting, moonlighting, backlighting, and silhouetting, using various lighting fixtures we can create 3D scenes and capture different textures of your landscape and architecture.
Consultation: An on-site meeting to get ideas and answer questions.
Design: We design a lighting system that meets & exceed client expectations.
Installation: We install your custom system, professionally with attention to detail, in a timely manner.
Completion: We will return in the evening to adjust fixtures if needed, for final approval.
New England is known for its harsh weather, especially on the shores of the Atlantic, Seacoast Outdoor Lighting will return to your property to make sure your LED system is working correctly. We will check every fixture for placement, coverage issues, LED Bulbs, any wiring issues like cut lines etc....
These services will be charged by time and materials.


Autumn Woods Homeowners,
We wanted to let you know that we had major tree work done in the park last week. We had several large pine trees that were damaged and dying removed. We also had all the remaining trees dead wooded and trimmed. These trees were presenting a potential dangerous situation for anyone using the park and we had the potential of additional property damage, as we did during last summers storms. This was phase 1 of a major project to clean up the dying and high risk trees. Phase 1 was the front part of the park. Phase 2, the back part of the park and dog park, and phase 3, the common area by the lake on Meadow View and back entrance will be completed next budget year. We appreciate the excellent and professional job done by A-Absolute Tree Service.
If you have a questions please let us know, your HOA Board.


Jesse Christian Denny holds a bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon. He is the owner and founder of Original Galaxy LLC and Curative.
Through the blending of technology, thought, and knowledge, we are seeking the answers to society’s most challenging dysfunctions; With geometry, calculation, and vision we strive to capture a place’s meaning and purpose, then build.
Contract services are as follows:
- Landscape Design & Planning
- Design Consultation & Project Management
- General & Landscape Construction
- Community & Event Planning – Commercial
- Photography, Video & Sound Production
- Healing Landscapes, Products, and Services
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Nancy SudsinaDesigner & Kitchen Department Manager
Nancy has over 35 years of experience in design, with a background in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture & Design. With extensive experience of remodeling, project management and new construction, her approach to design is both pragmatic and sophisticated; helping clients achieve the exceptional, stunning spaces they’ve always imagined. Nancy joined Allegheny Millwork in 2015 and pioneered the development of its Kitchen and Bath Department. She wears many hats; from designing dream projects for a multitude of clients, to managing an ambitious and enthusiastic team of designers.


Our Fabrics basically creates a microclimate providing uniform ventilation there by encouraging early growth and development of the plant and/or crop with the valuable end result of both improvement in quality and yield.
Our fabric protects the plant from cold and frost up to approx 5OC some circulating moisture is trapped by it and in the event of a frost this film freezes providing the plant with natural frost protection. It minimizes the dangers caused by hail, heavy rains and storms.
Our fabric is used as a covering material for garden, protective material from agricultural vermin, heavy rain, overheating. This material ensures optimal microclimate for growth of plants and reduces the periods of maturing. It is also used as a covering material for greenhouse, garden-beds and for protection from frost, covering material for ground mulching and dealing with weeds.


Following a year which saw record-breaking performBank of Maldives has announced on July 21, the successful completion of projects in Th. Kinbidhoo and N. Landhoo as part of its Community Fund.
Under the project, a picnic area was developed in Th. Kinbidhoo. The space will be utilized by residents and students of Kinbidhoo School, and is equipped with huts, traditional joali, wooden benches, BBQ areas and an outdoor shower.
Commenting on the project, Aishath Sama said “As there is no proper beach on the island, residents usually travel to nearby islands for picnic or recreational activities. With the development of this area, we now have a space for everyone to enjoy.”
A barbeque area was developed in N. Landhoo through the Community Fund. The space is equipped with wooden benches, traditional joali, huts and has a canteen with mini library and a storage area.
The winner of the Community Fund proposal, Ahmed Rasheed stated “Our aim is to create a space to bring families and the community together. Sincere gratitude to everyone who supported to make this project a reality.”
The Community Fund supports projects in the thematic areas of education, environment, sports and community development. The Bank is currently evaluating the proposals received for the second quarter of this year.
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City Requesting Feedback on Park Planning Designs THIS NEWS ITEM EXPIRED 6/22/2017 AND IS NO LONGER ACTIVE AND MAY NOT REFLECT CURRENT INFORMATION! THIS INFORMATION IS FOR ARCHIVAL PURPOSES ONLY!
5/22/2017 There was a Public Meeting to discuss park planning efforts on May 18, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 W. Independence. The City’s consulting landscape architect firm, CLS and Associates, presented the preliminary drawings for Boy Scout Park, KidSpace Park, Woodland Park, and other downtown park planning options. The City of Shawnee received feedback and participation from the public at this meeting. If you would like to provide your feedback please send us your comments by May 31, 2017, to jbryce AT shawneeok.org or you can call 405-878-1529. The pdf drawings from the meeting can be viewed at the following link. Expires:6/22/2017 Link: http://www.shawneeok.org/Publications/Files/PRESENTATION_SHAWNEE_PARKS_DESIGN.pdf Comments:


Our pine straw is baled daily, by hand, to insure you get nature's finest pine straw. The cleanliness and consistent color of our pine straw is something we take pride in offering to our customers. According to research, pine straw is the most effective organic mulch to control weed growth and it helps prevent soil erosion while beautifying landscaping. Our bale size is 13 x 14 x 27 inches long which covers approximately 45 square feet at 2 inch depth. All around eco-friendly.A variety of other mulches are also available including:
- > Pine Bark in 2 or 3 cubic feet bags or bulk-100 cubic yards
- > Red Hardwoods in 2 or 3 cubic feet bags or bulk-100 cubic yards
- > Cypress Mulch in bulk only 100 cubic yards
Benefits of Pinestraw Mulch
- Helps prevent loss of topsoil from wind and water erosion.
- Improves soil fertility.
- Inhibits certain plant diseases.
- Improves soil aeration, structure, and drainage over time.
- Reduces water usage by maintaining soil moisture.


ASI Department of Architecture specializes in the Design, Architectural Plans, and Developing of our clients' Projects, creating a unique style through functional solutions that integrate architecture, interior design, and landscaping.
Using our team of Architects & Designers we will make your space functional as well as amazing looking.
ASI Architectural Department will realize the Executive Project according to our client needs.
Utilizing our Renders, you can visualize the space to present the project to your clients.
We handle all aspects of the project, from property acquisition, zoning, design, engineering, construction, and the sale or lease of the property.


It’s amazing how people can make use of the space they’re given. In the heart of a city, you can find an urban oasis in someone’s tiny backyard, while a sprawling property in the suburbs could be totally unappealing. It’s about how much time you’re willing to put in, and the few minutes you spend reading this article might be the best investment you make towards a beautiful landscape.
Try sketching out your ideas on paper prior to starting any landscaping project. A sketch helps you visualize results, giving you a much better idea of what materials you are going to need to finish your project. Making your mistakes on paper first can save you lots of time later on.
While it may be tempting to have a solid cover installed over your out door space, it is a much better idea to install shade bars that are open. Less of the area will be covered, since there is open space, but it will allow more heat to escape so that you will be cooler.
You should know that prices fluctuate from one season to the other. You should compare prices for the materials you need and wait for the right moment to buy them. Buying in large quantities is also a good way to save money: do not be afraid to stock materials you know you will use later.
Granite is an excellent material to use for an outdoor kitchen. Even though granite tends to be a bit more expensive than marble or other options, it tends to be more durable and easier to maintain.
Do not plant too much of the same plant in your garden unless it is one that can withstand all type of weather conditions. If you place the same kind of plants throughout your garden and they die during an off season you will be left with a bare yard.
Most people don’t consider going online to get their landscaping items. Shopping online is faster and more convenient, and also provides you access to unusual plants that may not be in stock at a local store.
Add an element of movement to your landscape design to prevent it from feeling too stiff and boring. From tall, swaying ornamental grasses to bright flowers that invite flitting hummingbirds. You have lots of options for making your yard feel alive. Movement adds visual interest, enticing you to spend time in the area that you’ve worked so hard to create.
Try talking to a pro before you start working on your landscape. You might not need a landscape designer or architect to draft your whole project, but for under $100, a consultation that lasts about an hour can be well worth the money if it prevents you from making costly mistakes later on.
We all dream of having a home which is appealing from all angles, but many people don’t know where to start. This article has given you the information you need to figure out what you need to do, how long it will take and how much it will cost. Start drafting your plan and building your dreams, today.
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Founded in 1573, Córdoba stands as one of Argentina’s oldest cities, boasting a mix of colonial architecture and modern sophistication. The city’s historical significance is evident in its well-preserved Jesuit Block, a UNESCO World Heritage site comprising churches, a university, and residences that showcase the region’s colonial heritage.
As you venture beyond the historical sites, Córdoba’s natural beauty unfolds. The province of the same name boasts diverse landscapes, from rolling hills and fertile valleys to picturesque lakes and cascading waterfalls. Nature lovers can explore the Sierras de Córdoba mountain range, offering opportunities for hiking and horseback riding.
A visit to Cordoba is incomplete without a stay at a historic estancia. These opulent countryside estates were once the retreats of wealthy landowners. Today, estancias invite visitors to indulge in rustic luxury while enveloped by the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.


Text by Anggita D S, Images courtesy of de Reus Architects.
It’s hard not to be in awe when taking in the sights of Kaupulehu Residence. Not only due to the sheer size of the property which is a whopping 1,668m2 – but also the way it was styled and designed, the kind of design that leaves you with a lingering impression. There is certainly a sense of grandeur about this home, but at the same time, Kaupulehu Residence aims to find an equilibrium with nature: an aesthetic balance where home as a tropical sanctuary, would fit into this severely beautiful setting with quiet strength. Indeed, there is a Japanese-like sense of restraint that is prevalent throughout the design.
Working alongside The Wiseman Group as interior designers and Vita Planning and Landscape Architecture as landscape designers, de Reus Architects was entrusted to translate their client’s vision and create a home on their property at South Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii. As related by Mark de Reus, founding design partner of de Reus Architects to Sugar & Cream, the initial design was for the building and landscape to evolve together as one design one expression. “The design vision for this home was greatly influenced from a recent trip I had taken to Kyoto touring temples and gardens,” says de Reus. “What was so impressive and inspirational was the sense of harmony and balance that came about from having buildings and gardens so interlinked in spirit, so thoughtfully crafted together as one experience.”
He goes on to explain that the home itself is organized as a series of connected and separated hipped roof pavilions or hales as they are called in Hawaii, and planned with a sensibility of a village. These pavilion-like hipped roofs convey a sense of island architecture. The clients themselves, for their part, actually had very few design requests they wanted to achieve a high level of craftsmanship, a good use of curves, as well as the use of the recycled teak roof shingles. The desire for curves accommodated in part by stone walls in curved segments, which were used to define and shape external and internal spaces.


fahz began as an overly ambitious Mother's Day gift from Nick to Martha. Rather than designing a single vase, Nick decided to design a generative vase design system. Drawing from his background as an architect and computational designer
, Nick utilized customized software (Rhino
, etc.) to produce a detailed parametric model. The original idea was to update the file with new profiles once a year (children grow), thereby solving the Mother's Day gift conundrum once and for all. It was only as Martha began to show the vase to friends and family that they began to think about ways to expand the project. fahz was officially launched with a successful Kickstarter campaign
in January 2015.
Nicholas Desbiens is an architect and computational designer in Brooklyn, New York. Passionate about the potential of new design methodologies and concomitant ways of thinking to transform our emotional, experiential and intellectual lives, he founded Desbiens Design Research as an incubator for new ideas.
Martha Desbiens is a landscape architect in Brooklyn, New York. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in designing and managing large and small-scale projects that focus on innovative and environmentally-friendly design techniques.


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|Almond blossoms like a Vincent (vanGogh) painting|
|View past the pool|
|Dandelions before the first cut surround the pool|
|in the valley, the Abbey hangs onto winter|
|up in the hills the sun pushes new greens|
Michael mowed the yard around the half drained pool and I painted the hills beyond the hedge.


Do you require a Lighting Impact Assessment report to assist with your planning application and conditions?
Our reports can be stand alone or form part of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the development.
If instructed to prepare the exterior lighting design for a site, we can prepare the design and Lighting Impact Assessment report for submission as part of the planning application. Our lighting designs consider the environment surrounding the development and the ecology impacted by the proposed artificial lighting.
Our designs are prepared considering the ILPs Guidance for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light - the industry benchmark for reducing the negative impact light can have on its surroundings.
Contact us and we can issue a quotation the same day.


"My passion is
for creating seamless design, where landscape, architecture and interiors meld into one"
"A beautiful interior should be life changing. In particular, the place we invest most of our lives, the workplace, should not sacrifice on quality."
Interiors should be functional, efficient and completely sexy. Dana works hard to make a difference in her client's lives by creating spaces they look forward to being in and are proud of.
Dana Moussaoui's work has placed as a finalist in many design awards including the INDE Awards, the Sustainability Awards and the Design Institute for
To see Dana's project images as they happen follow her Instragram feed here.
To enquire about working with Moussaoui and other projects, click here.


A Joint Downtown & Mill District Neighborhood Associations Event
Attend the first public presentation and chance to weigh-in on the City’s selected proposal for the Nicollet Hotel Block. Q/A and meet&greet with Council Member Frey and the project team to follow.
Please RSVP to assure a seat.
Monday, February 16
The Depot, Great Hall
225 S. 3rd Ave, Minneapolis
Presentation highlights will include:
– overview of preliminary plan for the plaza, which, when integrated with Cancer Survivors Park,has potential to create a significant new “park” Downtown;
– overview of the project’s programmable vertical lighting system, a first of its kind installation in Minneapolis;
– plans for future streetcar integration;and
– how this project is a strategic first step in linking Nicollet Mall to the River.


Sasad Liget 2
The company started a large, multi-phased residential development on district 11. Beregszász street. The aim of the developer and designer, Gábor Zoboki and the coverage of built-up areas on the location made the preservation of garden suburb character possible in the development of new buildings and public spaces too, in compliance with the surrounding streets of family houses.
Regarding the scheme of colours and forms in the almost 13 acre large area, novation was the guiding principle, with an installation plan adapting to the features of the environment by the greatest possible extent.
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Master Plan for Air Line State Park Trial Region
For a nature lover and avid and daily trail user, it was a thrill to be able to design the Master Plan for an extensive trail system in eastern Connecticut. The Air Line State Park Trail is a unique, linear state park that spans 64 miles and crosses through 12 towns in rural Connecticut. Planners worked for five years on this vision to revitalize the trail and integrate it with communities along the trail region. Not only does the trail offer a terrific recreation corridor for people enjoying the outdoors — walkers, bicyclists, runners, horse riders and Nordic skiers — it’s a great way to connect them with businesses along the way.
The Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, a long-time client, contacted Mad River Creative about designing the extensive report along with the companion Executive Summary. With natural themes of blue and green, and many photos of the beauties of the trail, it was easy to show its attractions.
The project was a partnership between the Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, and the Air Line Trail, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment, and Connecticut Greenways.