WOODROW COLLECTIVE: Joan Biddle, Hannah Kirkpatrick, and Kristi Totoritis
ABOUT THE WORK:
Neon Treehouse is a site specific installation originally created in response to 1708 Gallery’s Annual Exhibition InLight Richmond, located in Richmond’s historic Monroe Park.
AWARDS: InLight Richmond People's Choice Award
ARTIST STATEMENT: After the Civil War, Monroe Park became part of the rebuilt, newly gentrified Richmond. To this day the expansion of the university and the encroaching construction demonstrate the city’s pursuit of creating an idealistic park, without the burden of the homeless population that currently occupies the interior. Today, Monroe Park is a source of respite; a place to sit in the shade of the trees and consider home. Much like a tree house is a sanctuary, Monroe park is a safe place to rest for those without a place to go.


The effect of surprise when entering this property is guaranteed, two large windows connect the living room to a large and bright patio that consists of two areas, a living area with two garden sofas and a dining area with vintage wrought iron furniture, all surrounded by plants. All surrounded by plants, the luxury of an intimate garden in the heart of the capital!
The interior design project focused on the connection between the exterior and the interior: a long path of boulder stones links all the spaces in the house, connecting the bedroom, kitchen, living room and patio. The prospective effect is powerful and gives the whole flat a very contemporary design feel.
The play of perspectives is the key to the reading of the project since, apart from the stone path on the floor, other aspects have been worked on so that the space is perceived as unique and open. The kitchen is integrated into the living room, and the bedroom can be opened up to the living room through a mirrored door that disappears into the wall. In this way, even when the spaces are closed, the perspective remains open.
Colour is the most obvious visual link, the old brick walls have been left exposed and painted in an elegant and striking colour, a bluish grey that strongly marks the character of the space. For this reason, the rest of the decoration features a neutral colour palette, which plays delicately with beige and stone tones.
Design, comfort and location blend in equal proportions in this property, 'hidden' in a beautiful building in our capital's most sought-after neighbourhood.
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Serve our community through sharing with residents of Crest Haven facility, observance of Arbor Day with elementary school students, contribute to the community food bank and to further horticultural education, conservation and landscape design while establishing ties through old and new friendships. To award a scholarship to a local student who plans to have career in the environmental field.
Our 2014-2015 Theme
“Gardening and Flowers”
I love my garden and flowers. Working with the container box or my flower beds remind me of family and friends and to be perfectly honest strangers just walking by and enjoying the views. I do not have a planned setting for my flowers it just happens. For example, in the fall I plan bulbs willy-nilly and when I am looking for color after the winter I am always surprised at what pops-up. I am thankful for the Gardening by the Sea as the ladies have been like flowers to me and welcomed me with open arms. I hope everyone takes the time to appreciate nature and friendships that have been formed as our success is dependent with each and every member both old and new.


Brush Up Broderick
Brush Up Broderick is our seasonal pruning and prepping event for a summer of events and activities at the park. Every year at the blooming of spring, approximately 50 volunteers gather at the park to officially bid farewell to the winter. The beautification event brings the foliage of the park to life with colorful petals, the rich deep hue of mulch, and the glimmering bright smiles of those sharing and showing love to our dear greenspace. The calm and healing power of gardening is experienced by all. Weeding, trimming, pruning, and planting by the water under the spring breeze transforms not only the park, but in many ways, the people. It is a symbol of renewal for all involved.
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What we are doing
- Deep weeding and pruning
- Complete mulching of park ground
- Planting in flower gardens and planters
How can you help?
- $10 Provides a variety of seedlings
- $100 Food and drink for volunteers
- $500 Ample yards of mulch and gardening equipment


Garden Design extends your home to include outdoor living
Designing your outdoor spaces
GREAT GARDENS IN New Zealand
So much time and effort go into planning and building a quality home. Equally important is the setting. Landscaping, or exterior design, not only makes a huge difference to your enjoyment of your home but it adds value too. For interior and outdoor spaces to work well together, it’s important to start thinking about the garden you’d like early in the planning phase.
Adding value to your home
A good 20 percent of the value of the house is determined by the outdoor area. Think about “street value” in real estate terms and it’s easy to see that first impressions count enormously. Plus having homes in your street with beautiful grounds immediately pushes up the value of other houses in the area.
Imagine your reality
Think about what you’ll use the garden for and how much time you are likely to spend outdoors.
Do you have young children that need space to run around or maybe put up a trampoline? How about outdoor summer living? A large covered deck for entertaining with a dedicated barbecue area? Or perhaps you prefer a secluded spot to wind down at the end of a busy day.
The reality of winter means for a good part of the year you’ll be looking at your garden through the windows. Think about the view you’d like to see while you’re snuggled up inside.
Also consider future proofing your garden. For example, even if your budget falls short of installing garden lighting, having electrical conduits ready for use when you can afford this will save a lot down the track.
Hard and soft options
Hard landscaping refers to constructed elements like decks, retaining walls, drainage, paths, raised vegetable beds, pergolas, perhaps even a barbecue built into a stone wall.
Soft landscaping is all about the plants - the stuff that doesn’t need constructing – that improve the outdoor space. While this can be detailed later in the project, hard landscaping needs to be planned for early in the build to save time and money.
Whether your preference is for a native New Zealand plants, a woodland garden, a streamlined, modern design, or even an abstract art garden, think about how to complement your house. Whatever your preferred style, it’s important to consider factors like climate, topography, the soil, and weather factors such as wind and rain. No point trying to grow desert plants in a bog or fragile ornamentals where wind will pelt them.
“I just love my new decking. Daniel has a real attention to detail resulting in a high standard of work. He worked consistently until it was finished, many thanks”
How much time do you want to spend working in your garden? You might be the green-fingered type that’s happy to spend a few hours every weekend with your hands in the soil, or you may be after low-maintenance. It’s all fair and well wanting a traditional English border but without regular maintenance, it’s going to start looking like an overgrown wilderness before long.


A Garden art display Another great way to screen off your heat pump is by using some of the beautiful garden art screens that are widely available. Not only will this hide the heat pump unit, but can create some interest in your garden design too. 3. A planter box screen
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The Writings of Walter Burley Griffin Burley Griffin, Walter (Dustin Griffin, ed
Walter Burley Griffin (1876-1937) was a distinguished modernist American architect, landscape architect and town planner. His work attracted world-wide attention in 1912 when he won the international competition to design a new capital city for Australia. Griffin was also a prolific lecturer and writer.
Author: Walter Burley Griffin Editor: Dustin H Griffin


Photography: Gideon Levin
At first glance, it was clear that the roof here was not only a place with a beautiful view, but also a place of quality for the daily life of the young family living there; a place to hold family entertainment and a place for the girls to play and the parents to entertain.
Therefore, it was clear that the public floor, where the living room and the kitchen are located, should be able to enjoy the roof. However, the roof is on the second floor. This involves entering the floor of the private rooms and ascending to the public area – not a trivial situation.
In addition, the built-up area of the second floor is only 45 square meters. In this area, the entire public space of the house will have to be designed.
The first challenge was to create an inviting space at entry level pointing the ascent to the public area, but would also be a pleasant connecting space to the private area.
Entrance is via a black steel door, fronting a clean and quiet area evoking the stylistic character of the house. At first glance, when the door opens, a concrete staircase is revealed, inviting us to ascend to the public floor. A skylight over the stairs allows light into the entrance hall.
In the entrance hall is a wardrobe for coats and bags, a dresser for storing and placing keys and umbrellas, and a place to take off shoes and breathe after having climbed 2 floors on foot.
The concrete stairs are lighted by a skylight and are lined by a double-sided library and by art work, creating an airy feeling and providing viewpoint up the shaft of the narrow stairwell. Ascent is through the "shaft" up to the public and open floor, surrounded by a strip of high-climbing plants and facing outward to a pleasant roof garden.
Ascent is through the "shaft" up to the public and open floor, surrounded by a strip of high-climbing plants and facing outward to a pleasant roof garden.
The public floor: A compact space of about 45m² contains all public functions of the home and the guest toilets. The roof terrace serves as an extension of the public space (one can really imagine how small a space it would be without its openness and the greenery surrounding it).
The family bravely decided to give up the traditional "dining area" to increase kitchen and living room space. Events are held mainly outside, and family meals are served on the kitchen’s high counter.
The "standard" kitchen façade conceals transition to guests’ toilets and the storage area. Passage to the toilets around a pillar gives intimacy and privacy to the room, despite its proximity to the public area.
One of the dilemmas facing the design was how to find a way to give a sense of place to the kitchen with its storage and functional needs, without unduly "colliding" frontally with the living room. It was necessary to create an intermediate space which was not yet the kitchen, nor a living room. Choosing the location of the dining counter and the decision to continue the kitchen cabinet after it, created additional storage and made the kitchen feel more spacious (although it is very compact), and softened its appearance as viewed from the living room. The kitchen's facade conceals a door to the guests’ toilets and the storage area, giving intimacy and privacy to the room, despite its proximity to the public area.
This is the way it looked before: on the right, a view from the windows during the building process. On the left, what was there before...
The terrace is an extension of the family entertainment and event area, with an outdoor kitchen and living room. A smoothed concrete floor extends the edge of the interior space. In the future, a large dining table will be placed here; but in the meantime, it is a place for the girls, to play and spend time.
Return to the lower entrance level which leads to the private area: children’s and parents’ rooms.
The master suite is located in the space originally designed for the living room, and therefore enjoys a spacious window with a pleasant view and a sense of space.
The sleeping area is reached through a long hallway with a woodwork façade. The hallway contains multiple storage spaces and a hidden entrance to the walk-in wardrobe and bathroom.
The big girls' room is actually made up of two connecting rooms, easily separated in the future when the girls grow up. In the meantime, they enjoy spacious space that allows sleeping on one side and playing on the other.


Urban creating liveable cities logo design
Stoneset’s ‘Urban’ required a logo that would reflect the breakthrough sustainable paving product that was enabling built up urban areas to become more environmentally friendly. This was achieved through a well thought out concept with a clean, crisp, contemporary design and effective use of colour and form.
Scope of Work
- Logo Design
- Brand Style Guide


Solar lighting systems are the ultimate solution for golf courses in need of reliable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly illumination. Featuring energy-efficient and cost-effective lighting for various areas of the course, including tee boxes, pathways, and other key landmarks, solar lights can significantly enhance the safety and beauty of the golf course. Harnessing the power of renewable energy from the sun, solar lighting systems are an eco-friendly option that reduces the carbon footprint of the golf course while saving on utility bills.
Solar lighting systems are easy to install, requiring little to no wiring, trenching, or complex setup. This hassle-free installation process saves time and money while providing a reliable and low-maintenance lighting solution. Additionally, solar lights are highly durable, able to withstand harsh weather conditions and extreme temperatures, making them the perfect choice for golf courses in any climate.
The solar lighting systems can be customized to match the specific needs of the golf course, providing a wide range of lighting options and features, including motion sensors, dimming controls, and wireless connectivity, among others. With these features, golf course owners can create a unique and tailored lighting experience for their guests.
Overall, solar lighting systems offer a safe, reliable, and eco-friendly lighting solution for golf courses. Whether you’re looking to save money on utility bills, reduce your carbon footprint, or enhance the aesthetic appeal of your golf course, solar lighting systems are a great choice.
Below are installation photos from some of Solar Lighting Internationals’ Satisfied Customers.
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Putting Green at Pinehurst- Pinehurst, NC
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Urban Planner III – Public Space Studio
Minimum Qualifications for Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, environmental design, or related field. Five (5) years of related experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications for Education & Experience
Master's degree in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, environmental design, or related field and three to five (5-7) years of experience in private sector or municipal urban design preferred.
Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis.
Licensures & Certifications
Position would be expected to hold, or currently be in pursuit of, licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position.
Required: Valid Georgia driver's license
Preferred: American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Closing Date/Time: 2024-01-01


It is common knowledge that allowing your grass to grow too long may be an eyesore and a financial burden. Depending on the rules of your city, you may be penalized for failing to cut your grass. This is especially true in areas and homeowner associations with stringent lawn maintenance regulations.
As a homeowner, you are well aware of the necessity of lawn maintenance. In addition to being an eyesore, a neglected lawn may also violate nuisance ordinances. And this could result in severe municipal fines.
So, what is the definition of a “unkempt” lawn? In general, the city will consider a lawn to be untidy if it is not routinely mowed and manicured. Your municipality or homeowners association may also have laws about lawn maintenance. For instance, some municipalities may mandate you to maintain a specific length of grass or to keep weeds and other plants under control.
If you are found to be in violation of your city’s lawn upkeep regulations, you could be fined. The actual amount of the fee varies from city to city, therefore it is essential to be familiar with local legislation. In certain instances, you may be obliged to pay for the city to maintain your grass!
No matter where you reside, it is essential to be a good neighbor and maintain a neat lawn. Not only will it improve the appearance of your area, but it will also help you avoid a hefty fine! To avoid a fine, familiarize yourself with your city’s regulations on lawn upkeep and always have your grass mowed and trimmed.


Since the Cornwall Rivers Project began,
the Trust has been working to develop new demonstration
sites in Cornwall.
Demonstration sites are places where
land management issues and good management practises can
be illustrated to encourage increased awareness and understanding.
The sites have varying degrees of access and signage to
draw visitors' attention to specific issues and practices
encountered within a given situation.
7 of the 8 demonstration sites set
up through CRP, can be found on the map below:
A National Trust site open to the public for walks
along the River Lyhner. Downstream from Newbridge near
Callington. Grid Reference: SX346677.
Farm - Blisland
An organic farm along the DeLank River on Bodmin Moor
that is open for public access; educational facilities
are also provided. For further information or to arrange
a visit, see the farm website: www.southpenquite.co.uk.
This farm is also in the Angling
2000 scheme. Grid Reference: SX107750.
The Hele Valley
Trail - Marhamchurch –
Alovely permissive riverwalk through fields and
newly planted woodland near Bude that is open to the public
and has undertaken many improvement works on the recommendation
of the Trust. Located near Pinch Bridge, north of Marhamchurch,
just off the A39. Grid Reference: SS222104.
A new footpath along the River Fal has been enhanced
with the installation of demonstration materials. Grid
The town park on the banks for the River Camel has been
used more frequently for schools visits since signs and
benches were installed. Grid Reference: SX106838.
A variety of signs and benches have been located around
the public car park at an access point to the Camel Trail;
these enhance picnic benches already installed by the Forestry
Commission. Grid Reference: SX087722.
Finger posts along the popular River Fowey trail enhance
this English Nature managed site. Grid Reference: SX227689.
Seven of the eight demonstration sites
have now been installed and are open to the public. Initial
feedback has been extremely positive with the open day of
the Maramchurch Farm site attracting over 120 guests alone
and educational use of Enfield Park in Camelford has reportedly
increasing by 30%.
A series of trail markers have been placed around the college pond and along a dedicated stream walk near the equestrian event ponds at Duchy College . The site can be accessed by the public and is used regularly by students during classes. Grid Reference: SX359737. You can download or view a PDF file of the site layout, by clicking here (file size 63kb)


Roses, a Connection to the Past, an Expression of Love, and a Conduit to the Future.
Springtime always reminds me of my grandmother. I can see her pruning and spading the rose garden. She loved to plant little annuals to highlight the roses along the edge of the flowerbed. My mother had care of the roses after my grandmother was gone. She spent hours, making sure the mulch and fertilizer were perfect for producing large blooms. Now it's my turn to nurture the rose bed.
I feel a bond with the past as I turn over the rich black soil. It's as if I know my place in the world—I'm a link in the chain to my past.
My children and grandchildren love the rose garden. When they visit, we take time to examine each flower and admire the shape, color, and smell.
The families that live close keeps fresh roses from the garden in their homes all summer long, whether early or late in the season.
Who will care for the roses in the future? That's still up in the air, but it will happen the way it's supposed to happen. Another link will add itself to the chain.
In our family roses are a connection to the past, an expression of love, and a conduit to the future.
What outward extension of love do you have in your family that creates the generational chain?


When the graduating class of 2008 decided to convert an overlooked campus passage into a gathering space for future classes, Choate Rosemary Hall asked Apicella + Bunton to develop a concept to turn the circulation space between the Student Activities Center and Hart Pool into a vibrant new courtyard for organized events or casual meetings. The result is the Senior Spot, the main feature of which is a 104-foot, undulating solid surface bench which runs the length of the courtyard.
Senior Spot, Choate Rosemary Hall
4,000 sq ft
To minimize site work, the bench replaces one stripe of the site's existing grid of 24-inch concrete pavers. Additional pavers have been replaced with modular recycled plastic trays planted with a variety of perennials, which minimize storm water runoff on the roof deck.
Donor names have been cut from a photoluminescent material and inlaid into the bench's surface so that they are integral to the undulating form.
After dark, the names emit a blue glow, softly lighting the courtyard and reminding passersby of the students and friends of Choate who made this very special space possible.
The project won the 2009 Surface Fabrication Achievement in Design award in the commercial/industrial category.


Author: Rita Campos – CES-UC – Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal
As more and more humans move from rural to urban settings, there’s a growing scientific interest related to the impacts and benefits of urban green spaces on humans. Evidence shows a positive relation between urban biodiversity and health, well-being, quality of life and social interactions. Urban green spaces are important parts of the urban ecosystem. In times of rapid climate change, larger green spaces, in particular, offer solutions for dealing with extreme heat waves, debacles or floods. Additionally, these “urban forests” are also spaces that promote a first contact with the natural environment, and the local biodiversity, and consequently motivate informal environmental learning. Many of these spaces also have a high historical and cultural value, helping to build the identity of the city and their inhabitants. Thus, research results highlighting the positive impacts of urban green spaces should be used to inform decisions in city planning. But what really matters to preschool children when planning urban settings? Young children are actors usually excluded from political decisions and also from many science communication projects. However, participatory science communication models can help to connect their everyday life with both local policies and science-related content, empowering them in agenda-setting. Using a participatory approach for engagement, combining visual methods and storytelling, we aimed at understanding what preschool children prefer in the city landscape so that their interests can be included in urban development and foster the inclusion of children in the designing and planning of their environment. Results show how young children envision a “better city” and how that construction sometimes defies current scientific data. It further illustrates how science communication can be used to produce new knowledge on issues that usually exclude the targeted public – preschool children – and that contributes to the debate about people’ needs and perceptions and science-based options.
The author has not yet submitted a copy of the full paper.
Presentation type: Visual presentation


Stacker: Green space is beneficial anywhere, but especially in concrete jungles like those found in many US cities. The World Health Organization reports that green areas are essential both for the ecosystem and for the mental health of citizens; even as the color is fading fast in urban areas that are cutting down trees and rapidly building open spaces. There are, however, some cities across America that are fighting hard to keep green space within their borders.
Using data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, analyzed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Stacker looked at the 70 US cities with the most green spaces per capita and then ranked the top 50 green areas dedicated to parks and urban regions.
Read on to see which cities in your state made the list, or see the national story here.
– Green space per capita: 2,978 square feet – Population: 2 million
Wildflower centers, hiking and biking trails, and Lake Austin beach entrances make up 20,000 acres of green space. Texas city touts the health benefits public open spaces offer, particularly in child development, higher real estate values, and reduced crime rates. Events like Zilker Botanical Garden’s Monarch Appreciation Day, which promotes more pollination for an even greener ecosystem, draw thousands of visitors to Austin each year.
#44. Sant ‘Antonio
– Per capita green space: 3,172 square feet – Population: 2.3 million
Without careful planning and conservation through land conservation and community engagement, the Green Space Alliance of South Texas warns that urban growth will disrupt the quality of life for San Antonio residents. The $8.1 million Pearsall Park was built in 2016 with American Ninja fitness zones and zip lines to keep citizens moving. Along with the major parks, smaller areas like The Greenline offer acres of land and family-friendly activities, including giant chess, public art, and walking trails.
– Per capita green space: 9,637 square feet – Population: 7.1 million
Green Dallas reports that 46% of the city’s total land is built-up, and approximately 27% is designated green space. Other green initiatives Dallas is undertaking include increasing the urban tree canopy, preserving the Great Trinity Forest, and restoring wildlife. For now, Texans are enjoying urban green space at popular parks, including Dragon, White Rock Lake, and River Legacy. Other popular green spots include Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
– Per capita green space: 41,514 square feet – Population: 6.6 million
Houston recently underwent a green renaissance with the $200 million Bayou Greenways 2020 project, which hopes to have 60 percent of residents within 1.5 miles of a park when it’s completed. Developers announced in 2019 that the abandoned 550,000-square-foot Barbara Jordan Post Office was being repurposed and will feature a 6-acre rooftop park, one of the largest in the world.
Some cities have gotten creative in building green spaces within their borders. Houston, Nashville and Des Moines, Iowa are among the many cities putting large green spaces on public rooftops. Atlanta also has plans to cover some of its freeways with parks.
Former New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe promotes the 10-Minute Walk campaign, an initiative to have parks within a 10-minute walk of every city in the United States by 2050. Now the senior vice president of the Trust for Public Land, Benepe highlights how green space helps the ecosystem. “When I see a tree, I see God’s handiwork because a tree is an amazing machine,” Benepe said. “He does extraordinary things for very little.”
Additionally, according to the National Recreation and Park Association, the health benefits of parks and green spaces in cities are numerous. Large parks promote an active life, which can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease, while research shows that even small parks can reduce stress and improve creativity and mental health.
To learn more about which cities top the list, read on below.
Cities with the most green space per capita
#1. Minneapolis, MN: 105,843 square feet per capita#2. Kansas City, MO: 93,349 square feet per capita#3. Cincinnati, OH: 67,723 square feet per capita#4. Washington, DC: 63,138 square feet per capita#5. Nashville, TN: 57,699 square feet per capita


This is just to say that, magnolia trees are really something.
I am not sure if you can truly claim to have sprung into spring if you haven't strolled down a street lined with bright red brick and exploding with flowers. And maybe because the winter here was long and hard and worse than I'd prepared for, we earned this somehow?
But it still feels like a privilege, to step out my door and to be immersed in such a thing--not just the view, but the feeling. And not to discount all the other beautiful blossoms, but now I know what a magnolia tree feels like.


Tree Inspections Contact at firstname.lastname@example.org
The purpose of scheduling a tree inspection is to identify the general health and safety of all trees on your property so they can continue to thrive and enhance the beauty and value of your landscape.
Joe Green has worked as an independent I.S.A. certified arborist since 1995. He has no affiliation with any tree removal companies and has no financial gain in removing trees. He will provide an unbiased inspection of all your trees, and recommend removal as a last resort for your safety.
A typical tree inspection involves a complete assessment of the canopy, the trunk, the leaves, the buds, the roots, the color, the bark, the soil, the drip line, the history, and the micro climate surrounding each tree. During the inspection the arborist will look for signs and symptoms as well as conduct a history study of the site to better determine why a tree may be in decline. Joe prefers to walk the property with the client during the site visit.
Any hazard trees will be identified for either removal, pruning, or modification in their care depending on the situation.
While on site, all trees will be fully inspected and a written report provided. Cost of a site inspection depends on the lot size and travel time required for the arborist. Most inspections can be completed in 60-90 minutes. A price quote can typically be given over the phone before booking your appointment.
JAPANESE MAPLE SPECIALIST - Joe Green specializes in pruning and sculpting Japanese Maples. You can view some of his work by visiting his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/JoeGreenArborist/posts/
...bonus landscape consulting while on site
Homeowners often need suggestions or guidance with their home landscaping and gardening projects. As a bonus, landscape consulting is routinely provided while on site during tree inspections.
As a former horticulture teacher, landscaper, garden center manager, and County Extension Agent, Joe Green has vast experience in multiple facets of the green industry. He will to listen to your needs and offer suggestions to improve your home gardening for a dynamic landscape.
Depending on the scope of the job, Joe can provide installation and maintenance of shrub and flower beds. He can also provide a detailed landscape design if you prefer to do the work yourself. His specialty is the pruning and care for Japanese Maples.
"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." - John Muir
Do you need a speaker at your next meeting of garden club, homeowner association or professional network?
Joe Green has a long history of public speaking and providing dynamic presentations on a wide variety of gardening topics such as tree care, landscaping, and arborist services to name a few. As a retired educator, his presentations are informative, entertaining, and motivational.


Beautiful and Private Home with Peaceful Native Gardens. Meticulously maintained, single level home with views of Western hills. Spacious formal Living room with library storage, fireplace with custom mantle and wide sliding doors to rear gardens. Formal Dining Room with crown moldings and doors to rear terrace. Spacious Chef's Kit has black granite counters, large casual dining, top appliances and pantry. Large Family Room with custom cabinetry. Master Suite with garden views, access to rear terrace and luxurious en suite bath. Dedicated Office with two workstations and sliding glass doors to rear terrace. Expansive brick patio overlooks peaceful native, drought resistant garden with extensive walkways, 2 ponds and garden rooms. Numerous raised vegetable beds and fruit trees. This secluded, native garden retreat attracts 60 species of birds. Secluded and private location at end of Cul-de-Sac. Outstanding Palo Alto schools.


Daylily Growing Tips
Daylily Growing Tips for
Clarence Crochet, Prairieville, LA
Daylily Growing Tips for
Daylilies come in many colors, from white, pink, orange, gold, lavender, purple, and to the darkest red. There are also many types of blooms, from the large flowers, to the intermediate, to the miniatures. There are also single and double blooms. There are various foliage heights and heights of flower also, from the minis to tall types.
for daylilies can be done almost any time in Louisiana, but spring
and fall plantings are more desirable because the weather is not too
hot at these times. Fall is the best time to divide
clumps and rework your daylily beds.
Fall is the best time to divide clumps and rework your daylily beds.
Daylilies grow well in many types of soil. They also benefit greatly by growing in soils that are well drained and which contain a good amount of organic matter. Add composted cow manure, compost, composted pine bark mulch or other organic matter to the soil every three years in daylily beds.
In Louisiana, it is almost a necessity to raise daylily beds above the surrounding soil surface. Do this by adding topsoil and also sand if the soil is mostly clay. Remember to use accompanying organic matter with any addition of sand or soil. This mixture should be tilled into the soil to a recommended depth of 12–14 inches, minimum of 8-10 inches.
Check soil for the pH reading, or better, have it done by L. S. U. soil lab through your county agent. Many large garden centers may be pick-up points for the Soil Lab and can assist you. Daylilies like a pH of about 6.5.
Space daylily plants at least 18” apart and divide the subsequent clumps every three years. Do not crowd the plants in the growing beds. Undivided clumps will result in a decreased number of blooms.
Plant so that the crown (where the roots meet the leaves) is just under the soil surface. Make a mound in the soil (as you would for a rose bush) and drape the roots over the mound. Cover the roots with soil, just covering the crown of the plant.
Watering. After planting, if the soil is normal (not too dry or too wet), don’t water for about 8-10 days. In this time the plant will begin to "green up" and show growth in the middle of the plant. If needed, this is the time to water. Water regularly, of course, in dry weather. The usual 1-inch per week is sufficient. (Our average rainfall in South La. has been 50-60 inches a year.)
mulch is desirable.
Three to four inches of pine needles, old bagasse (chopped sugar
cane stalks), pine bark mulch,
seedless grass clippings, or seedless grass hay will protect the
plants from freezing, if applied in the fall or early winter. This,
of course, also inhibits weed growth and development. It also helps
to conserve moisture in the soil. .
Daylilies have three serious plant pests - - - aphids in the early spring, spider mites in dry weather, and thrips during bloom season. There are a number of good aphid killers: Malathion, Spectracide, & Diazinon are three. Mites can be controlled with several applications of Spectricide. Also a specialty product labeled Pentac is effective but difficult for home gardeners to obtain. The product Kelthane is NOT recommended for use on daylily plants. Thrips are controlled with Spectricide, Malathion, or Diazinon.
Most daylilies should be fertilized after the active growth has begun in the early spring. A much lighter application can be made after most of the flowers have bloomed. Good daylily plant fertilizer should be used: Milorganite is a good organic granular that can be applied in early spring and just before bloom start. While the fertilizer ratio 3:1:2 is best, one can use a balance fertilizer i.e. 8-8-8, 12-12-12, or 13-13-13. One control release product that has proven very successful in our gardens is Nutricote. Lately there has been some renewed emphasis placed upon liquid fertilizer applications. This is the quickest acting of all.


Adding a spray park, change rooms and a washroom facility to Jubilee Park will further enhance what is already one of our city's largest gems, while also helping us meet our spontaneous recreation needs in the community.
Spruce Grove, Alberta
City of Spruce Grove
Jubilee Park is Spruce Grove’s premier park destination – a major community gathering place featuring a picnic area and picnic shelter, play structure, disc golf course, a plaza and multi-purpose trails. As part of the Jubilee Park master plan, JEN COL Construction was hired as the construction manager to create a spray park along with two buildings offering amenities to park users.
The spray park includes a 750m2 concrete splash deck with over 80 nozzle features and splash toys for all ages as well as a large 130m2 plaza with tables and assorted seating to enhance the spray park experience for families. Two buildings were also constructed – the first, a pavilion with washrooms and a concession plus an information kiosk for city programs; and a second building with additional washrooms and change rooms for visitors. The second building also includes a maintenance garage to store water wagons and a filling station to flood the local outdoor rinks during the winter.
Key design features include exposed glulam structure, mirrored cladding and back-lit panels that mimic and reflect their surroundings while minimizing impact on nearby residents.
MCW Hemisphere Ltd.
ISL Engineering and Land Services


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- Designed in collaboration with Tokyo-based Kengo Kuma & Associates and Dallas-based HDF
- Curated environment by landscape architect Sadafumi Uchiyama
- Stonewall by Japanese stonemason Suminori Awata
- Winner of ENR’s Best Office Project in the World
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Completed in 2018, The Rolex Building is the eighth development in the 19-city block master-planned District of Harwood. Designed in collaboration with Tokyo-based Kengo Kuma & Associates and Dallas-based HDF, this iconic seven-story building features 136,857 square feet, including 56,422 square feet of office space. Curated environments designed by world-renowned landscape architect Sadafumi Uchiyama include a Japanese-inspired tiered garden featuring rampart stone walls at the base of the building with reflecting pools and cascading waterfalls spilling over the sides. The castle-like stone walls were completed by 15th-generation stone mason, Suminori Awata.
A motor court is nestled within gardens and pedestrian-friendly sidewalks that tie the site to the gardens of Saint Ann Court and across to Harwood No. 1. The Rolex Building won the “Best Office Project in the World” by Engineering News-Record magazine and was featured in a 50-minute documentary by NHK World News.


Centennial Park design calls for water’s edge boardwalk and kiosks renting bicycles, canoes and other amenities
Design and vision of Centennial Park described in staff report
By John Devine
City Scene Barrie
A vision of a Centennial Park enlarged by 10 acres and sporting a boardwalk along the waterfront, a splash park and privately run rental recreational opportunities got its first public airing Monday night at general committee.
Obviously pleased by what they saw, committee unanimously endorsed the plan, adding a couple of details. Ward 2 Coun. Lynn Strachan’s suggestion that staff review the location for rental kiosks, with an eye to having them near the south end of the marina, was supported, as was her request that staff investigate the use of solar energy for lighting in the park.
A new boardwalk running along the shoreline was a hit with committee, however Ward 6 Coun. Michael Prowse asked staff to ensure measures were in place to keep bicycles and other wheeled conveyances off the boardwalk, which is envisioned for pedestrian usage.
Staff indicated that solar-powered lighting would be costlier than conventional LED lighting, which is what the staff report proposed. Standard costs for walkway lighting, committee was told, is about $3,400 to $4,000 per unit, including connections. Solar-powered lighting would cost about $7,000 per unit, not including the cost of replacing the batteries.
Committee was also told that the solar option could be problematic in the winter, when there is less sunlight to generate power.
Including the amendments, the motion as adopted had three parts: 1) that the conceptual design be approved, 2) that the Centennial Park Conceptual Design be part of the overall plan for moving Lakeshore Drive, from Toronto to Tiffin streets, to the old rail line, thereby freeing up the land for additional park space, 3) that prior to tendering the Lakeshore project, council be advised of any design changes resulting in recommendations to the Waterfront and Marina Master Plan.
The Lakeshore/Centennial project dates back to 2004 when the council of the day passed the Waterfront/Downtown Transportation Improvement Needs Assessment study, one of the recommendations of which was that separate bike and walking paths be provided through the park. As part of a Municipal Class EA study, the relocation of Lakeshore to the old rail corridor was determined.
Two years ago, in the spring of 2009, the process of renewing four waterfront parks – Heritage, Centennial, Memorial Square, and the proposed Military Heritage Park at the Allandale Station Park, on the south shore – was launched under the title of the Waterfront Parks Initiative. The Planning Partnership was awarded the job of preparing conceptual designs for the four parks.
The vision for Memorial Square as Barrie’s “gathering place” was presented in the spring, and endorsed by council. (See this City Scene Barrie story).
A series of public consultations were held in the spring of 2010 to present design concepts to the public and receive feedback. A common theme for Centennial Park was that it is a “crown jewel” of Barrie, but was in need of renewal.
The design concept sees major changes to the park in the area of Dyment’s Creek, which currently flows through the Water Pollution Control Plant, and out to the bay via a culvert at the Rotary Fountain. The plan calls for the ‘day-lighting’ of the creek, accomplished by creating a channel about 30 metres wide, creating two separate but linked park areas.
The opening of the creek, says the staff report, will be environmentally positive, increasing the oxygen levels in the creek to the benefit of fish habitats.
The park’s waterfront is currently not accessible for people with mobility issues, and the design proposes to address that by creating a continuous boardwalk running the length of the park, with access to the water’s edge. The boardwalk, as proposed, will be four metres wide.
The design for the actual road calls for it to have a travel lane with a minimum area of four metres, allowing for additional space to be used as a cycling lane. Slower cyclists can access the multi-use lane envisioned for inside the park area.
The cost of the design work was included in the 2011 budget, in the amount of $100,000. Construction is being proposed for 2012 and 2014, part of the 2011 to 2020 business plan.
Ward 7 Coun. John Brassard asked staff to develop the park as a year-round destination, commenting that the report seemed “summer-centric.” He was told by staff the intent was to have year-round park usage. Ward 8 Coun. Jennifer Robinson added that she wanted to ensure accessibility issues were addressed in the design plans. She was told staff had met with the accessibility committee, which raised no concerns.
Mayor Jeff Lehman said a small portion of the park would be used for parking, but most of the additional space would be for parkland and related usages.
“All of this is a significant enhancement … 10 new acres of additional parkland on the waterfront.”


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Though concrete is more famous for its durability than good looks, it has qualities that allow you to customize it in myriad ways. Interestingly, decorative concrete lasts longer because they are installed and maintained. The best-selling feature of decorative concrete is its aesthetic value.
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For the refurbishing of its 880,000-square-foot development centre in East Andheri, Mumbai, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has joined hands with Jones Lang Lasalle Meghraj (JLLM) to render the project environmentally friendly in design and execution.
The HUL development centre’s new avatar will encompass a head office, regional offices, laboratories, a central reception hub, a recreational centre, a training centre and service apartments. The entire project sprawls across 12.5 acres in one of Mumbai’s most environmentally beleaguered localities.
The building envelope, materials and the building systems are being designed for optimal energy performance. Immediate signs of this ‘green’ orientation are visible even at the excavation phase, which demands the conservation of a maximum number of trees.
The site accommodates a variety of native trees such as Ficus Benjamina, Ficus Religiosa and Anacardium Occidentole (Kaju). An estimated 375 of approximately 670 trees on the site have been retained, while another 240 have been replanted at alternative locations within the site. Moreover, two new trees are being planted for every diseased tree felled. The entire tree relocation/replacement component involves an additional cost of Rs 1.5 crore.
To optimise the project’s climactic responsiveness, HUL and JLLM have evolved a landscaping design that reduces heat gain throughout the construction. Waste water treated at an on-site treatment plant will irrigate the landscape, and on-site vermi-composting system will produce the required manure.
“The project is designed to respond optimally to the environment,” says Anuj Puri, chairman & country head, Jones Lang Lasalle Meghraj. “Apart from reduced environmental impacts, this ‘green’ emphasis will also result in reduced operating costs as well as improved public and occupant health.”
– Bangalore Bureau


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These workshops bring ecologists together with practitioners and landholders, and have proven to be an essential tool for stimulating partnerships and enabling effective action on the ground.
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The vision of Habitat 141° is to work with communities to conserve, restore and connect habitats for plants and wildlife on a landscape scale from the ocean to the outback.


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From : O2 Masterplan Site, Finchley Road
Volume 1: Environmental Statement – Main Text Chapter 3: Alternatives
Plowman Craven 43284 January 2022
The sequence of the main alternatives, demonstrating the design evolution of the Proposed Development. LBC feedback in bold
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Meeting 01 – June 2020
At the first pre-application meeting with Camden, AHMM presented an early iteration of the Proposed Development. The main elements were:
• The reduction of the overall site boundary;
• The replacement of a road through the centre of the site with a linear park;
• The introduction of a large public green space at the Western end.
At this stage the principal idea was for a central avenue to run diagonally across the site,
linking West End Lane and Finchley Road and improving connectivity between east and west with a landscaped public thoroughfare
Feedback: Many of the ideas presented were welcomed by the planning officers, however there was a general feeling that there should be further investigation into the masterplan layout to ensure that the several options had been explored. In particular, officers felt that the building forms should have more variation and that the position of the pedestrian thoroughfare should be considered further. The quality and use of public spaces should also be investigated in more detail. It was concluded that the next meeting would be in a workshop format to discuss ideas more widely.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 01 – July 2020
At the first design workshop AHMM presented a series of high level sketch proposals looking at differing approaches to site layouts. The main conclusions from the exercise were:
• To relocate the entrance to the pedestrian link further south on Finchley Road;
• To retain the existing vehicular access on Blackburn Road to allow for a more
complete pedestrian thoroughfare;
• To follow the site’s topography and geometry with the pedestrian route.
Feedback: The exploration of different approaches was welcomed; however, the officers still did not get a sense of the variation of geometries and plot sizes. There were queries regarding the public spaces and how these would feel – particularly that of Blackburn Road.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 02 – September 2020
At the second design workshop AHMM presented more detailed sketch proposals focusing on the quality of public streets and spaces, as well as initial ideas about the building heights.
To take advantage of the potential for sunlight and views from the south facing aspect, the plots were rearranged into a chequerboard-like pattern. Further development gave more
definition to the public spaces with clearly delineated thresholds where the enter the avenue.
Each public space between the building plots extends its character across the avenue to signal their uses, adding to the pleasure of pedestrians on the avenue.
The overall masterplan envisaged:
• A series of pocket parks with unique and specific characters;
• Two large public spaces with defined uses;
• A variety of building sizes and plots;
• Greater permeability along the frontage to Finchley Road.
Feedback: The approach to public realm was welcomed, however officers were not convinced that the public spaces were large enough, with a clear and recognisable hierarchy between them.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 03 – October 2020
At the third design workshop AHMM presented a series of options for the masterplan layouts exploring the position, hierarchy and scale of public spaces.Two options were considered in greater detail, an iteration of the previous proposals, and a new approach which moved the linear (park) The main changes were:
• Rearranging the plots to consolidate the buildings on the north of the site, giving this part greater density while increasing and consolidating the public realm to the south;
• Taking the opportunity this move afforded to create a linear park along the south;
• Preserving the public spaces between the buildings to add area and variety to the public realm.
Feedback: The new approach consolidating the public space to the south of the site was welcomed and it was felt this gave a good sense of hierarchy to the sequence of public spaces.
The scale comparisons were well received and led officers to conclude that those proposed were appropriate in scale for their uses
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 04 – October 2020
At the fourth design workshop AHMM presented a series of small developments to the masterplan.They proposed buildings along the southern boundary, and the eastern and western ends of the site.
Two different approaches to explore the massing of the buildings and their effects on
townscape were also presented, before the workshop concluded with a discussion of residential typologies.
Comments at the previous workshop led to the following amendments of the masterplan:
• Buildings on the site’s southern, eastern and western edge;
• Connections to the east and west;
• More developed designs along Finchley Road to establish a distinctive character for this part of the site;
• Manipulating the public realm to maximise dual aspect accommodation;
• Introducing a corridor for wildlife; and
• Address circulation by looking at building entrances and cyclists’ requirements
Feedback;: The officers broadly welcomed the new iteration of the masterplan while expressing some concern about the loss of permeability and geometric character of the town square.
The work on typologies was appreciated but more information on tenure, unit mix and
resident experience is needed.
• Exploring the character of each area was also welcomed;
• The studies of typologies made a good start but invited further detail about forms of
tenure, mix of units and the experience residents will have;
• Further detail about the nature of the ground floor and the spaces between the
buildings was also sought;
• Blackburn Road and the western part of the site needed more focus; and it was thought inappropriate to have a building to the south of the square.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 05 – October 2020
At the fifth design workshop AHMM presented a focus on residential typologies,
including number and position of dual aspect homes, and the relationship between the
courtyards and the wider public realm as shown on plan and in section.
There were also minor revisions to the masterplan which included reinstating a
triangular public space at the eastern end, while the building to the south of this space was amended to incorporate a lower ground floor mews to activate the southern edge.
Feedback: Responses to points raised at the previous workshop included:
• Improving N5 tenure; • Studies of brick types and the ‘Arts and Crafts’ character of the local area to respond better to the context.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 06 – January 2021
At the sixth design workshop – AHMM presented Design developments to several areas of the masterplan. The building line and massing of the plots in the centre of the site was a particular focus, with amendments to the western edge of Blackburn Road and the street between the Nido and plot N7 also explored in more detail.
The main new features presented were:
• Maintaining the route for cyclists through to Blackburn Road West;
• A preliminary strategy for Blackburn Road to accommodate bins, bicycles and cars
• Massing view from West End Lane;
• Exploration of options for retaining and re-using parts of the 02 Centre;
• Improvements to the linear park to work better for cyclists and pedestrians;
• Defined locations for bus stops;
• Making the courtyards more private and secure for children to play in them. Studies of brick types and the ‘Arts and Crafts’ character of the local area to respond better to the context.
Feedback: Design development of the building line and shoulder height was welcomed;
• Scale and character of the building on the western edge of Blackburn Road was broadly supported;
• More clearly defined purpose of the space between the Nido and plot N7 was sought, to take account of its role as a route and location for buses to turn;
• The strategy for the massing was broadly supported though exact heights of individual buildings not agreed, and deferred to the next workshop.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 07 – February 2021
At the seventh design workshop AHMM presented focused on newoptions for massing across the masterplan. Each option contained the same built area and
number of masterplans, though these were massed and distributed differently.
Massing as presented in the previous workshop.
Reducing the height on buildings on the central plots, and raising heights of those at
Stepped Massing A
A single tall building at the western end, with height concentrated on the northern side of the
Stepped Massing B
No tall buildings with height distributed evenly across the site
Feedback : Officers acknowledged that the effect of the options significantly reduced the impact of the development from agreed viewpoints, but believed there needed to be stronger justification for the proposed density in comparison to other schemes in and beyond Camden;
• Public benefits offered by the scheme could be taken into account when considering density;
• The overall approach to affordable housing, amount of publicly accessible space, the impact on public transport, education and healthcare provision needed clarification;
• Any tall building should not be within the square;
• The horizontal expression of the facades on the three central plots gained positive
comments, though variation would be required;
• Strategies for distributed height generally appeared to be logical;
• The scale and character of Blackburn Road was well received;
• The corner of Blackburn Road needed clearer definition.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-ap Workshop 08 – March 2021
At the eight design workshop AHMM presented a significant revision to the
Masterplan.The principal points were:
Altering the geometry along Finchley Road and reinforcing the junction between Finchley and Blackburn Roads;
Re-aligning the corner of Finchley and Blackburn Roads allows two blocks to be located closer to Finchley Road and to be longer;
Framing the central terrace on Finchley Road & Shortening the crescent along the south eastern part of the site;
Remove the cruciform shape from the plan and adjust the building geometries accordingly;
Resize the plots to add a fourth courtyard block;
Add townhouses to the southern courtyards;
Remove the building on the south side of the community green so the linear park flows into it;
Increase the size of the northern building on the green to create a larger and more flexible plot
Feedback: A broad welcome to the reduction in height and massing, though some of the moves made to achieve this were regarded as detrimental to the overall masterplan;
• A preference for the previous scheme at the eastern and western edges of the site;
• A request for more space between the blocks;
• A request to know how much of the open space is fully accessible to the public;
• Public space N7 needs a purpose;
• The possibility of community uses in the first phase was raised;
• The apparently regimented character of the central section caused concern and needed more work;
• Introduced splayed blocks, further development of housing typologies and increasing the number of dual aspect homes was appreciated;
• The proposed height at the eastern end seemed to work, though not on Finchley Road.
Variation in height should be introduced;
• Accessibility of the courtyards needed clarification.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 09 – May 2021
At the ninth design workshop AHMM presented further revisions to the masterplan addressing comments on previous iterations were set out at this workshop:
1 Eastern and western edges of the scheme to revert to iteration prior to version presented in workshop 08;
2 Spaces between buildings enlarged by inflecting the plots to exploit the varying widths of these spaces;
3 A new open space in the centre of the site (the central square) provides respite and adds variation to the linear park;The green space at the western end of the site increased by straightening the western edge of plot N5;
4 Taller buildings removed from Finchley Road;
5 Great height and density concentrated around the town square, off Finchley Road;
6 More variety to the heights along the linear park;
7 Treating each building as an object in a park creates more breathing space along the
8 Slight increase in height at the corner towards the west.
Feedback: Officers were generally comfortable with the level and disposition of higher buildings, subject to review during design development;
• Heights at the eastern end of the site were also comfortable, but there needed to be a
more direct architectural relationship between the plots of the northern edge of the
square and those along its southern and eastern edges;
• Re-orientating the building at the back of the new square (where’s that?) would define
the square better;
• Detail sought as to how the linear park would feel safe and its southern side activated;
• Possibility raised of a direct link between Finchley Road Underground station and the
• Plot N7 discussed as a possible bus turnaround but it still needs a clearer purpose.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-app Workshop 10 – July 2021
At the tenth design workshop AHMM presented further revisions to the masterplan to take account of comments on previous iterations:
1 Shape of plot N7 amended to create a larger shared surface and to become a more generous and obvious destination at the end of Blackburn Road;
2 Gaps introduced to the eastern wing of plot N5 and the western wing of N4, increasing the number of dual aspect apartments, break down the length of the façade and introduce variety to the buildings along the linear park;
3 Plot N3E at the rear of the central square reorientated to make a more generous space and to define its northern edge;
4 Investigating a finer building grain to plots N1 and N2, in keeping with southern side of the town square, and to differentiate this plot from those in the residential neighbourhoodd. 5.Introducing gaps between the buildings allows the building edges on the linear park to
be slightly lowered;
6 Building on plot N7 rises slightly so infill units can be removed;
7 Massing on buildings on plots N1 and N2 made closer to that on S1 with pitched roofs.
Feedback: Officers were generally content with the revisions proposed at this workshop, subjectto further review during design development.
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN Pre-ap Workshop 11 – September 2021
At the eleventh design workshop AHMM presented, Progressing designs from the broad brush of master planning to the detailed architecture of the buildings.
Detailed site studies showed how these designs would tie into the most significant existing buildings.
Presenting a range of possible ‘elements’ for the plots if taken to the greatest level of detail allowed different solutions to be tested as the base for a strong architectural language and narrative to run through the entire project.
Feedback: High quality public realm throughout the site would make its high density and large scale acceptable;• Either reducing overall height or outstanding benefits needed to justify the ‘less than substantial harm’ judgement of the impact on neighbouring conservation areas;
• Architectural approach to phase 1 (identify plots) broadly welcomed, subject to reinstate the splays on the buildings, and lowering the height of buildings adjacent to the open space;
• Officers had concerns about various aspects of the proposed residential accommodation, including their aspects, distance between them, amount of daylight they receive, variety and balance of the typologies proposed and their connections to open space;
• Accordingly, number of dual aspect units to be significantly increased;
• Mixture of uses along the linear park encouraged to maintain its character as a park rather than becoming a route;
• Bus turning point and Blackburn Road need further design development;
• Health Centre must be provided as part of phase 1.


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Papery Hydrangea add a touch of ethereal quality to the garden now.
Have a look at our website for all your plant fancies – it is a great time to start thinking and planning for a beautiful garden next year.
Welcome to our blog which is now underway again. Lots of new plants ready for despatch including our beautiful lupins. This one is Lupinus ‘Blossom’ a delicate white flushed pink with thick stocky flowerspikes. The weather is ideal for planting out now. Ideal for filling out a hole in your borders. Autumn colour is well underway – we recently visited Batsford arboretum which was beautiful. Lots of autumn colour on our website too – have a look at Salvias, Heleniums, Lobelia, Echinaceas and Dahlias for inspiration – oh and don’t forget grasses – the ultimate architectural plant.


Hoppings offer the most robust range of treated redwood deck sub frame timbers on the market. Without a well built and resilient sub frame the life of a garden deck will be limited, so it is un-wise to save a few quid by using materials unsuitable for the application. Hoppings offer Use Class 4 deck support posts and decking joists as standard and come with a fifteen year durability warranty when used in ground contact. The Q-Deck Plus range of multi-purpose components can be used to build deck sub frame and deck balustrades and other landscape structures, providing deck designers and fitters with lots of design flexibility.
An extensive range of preservative treated softwood deck sub frame components including deck joists, posts and fixings.


“In my sculptures, the world sprouts plant matter. Colour and form burst forth from quiet gardens and bring chaos to ordered spaces. Nature undergoes a reclamation process by creeping over structures, subverting past states and creating a preternatural transformation.”
— Jess Riva Cooper
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Watercourse is a large-scale multi-screen sculptural projection which depicts a section of a river endlessly looping back into itself. As debris flows down the river, it continually loops around and around, locked in a constant state of motion. Watercourse recontextualizes a free flowing, summertime river scene into a frozen Minnesota winter site. In tandem with the projections, multichannel sound creates spatialized acoustic environment, which tracks and flows with the water and debris. The combination of the river loop, site specificity, and sound treatment create a displacement, where one environment is isolated and simulated within another. Watercourse creates an immersive paradoxical scenario that explores human perception, simulation, time and scale shifts, preservation, and our relationship to the natural environment.


TOUR OF BIRD FRIENDLY PLANTS
Kentucky native plants attract more birds and butterflies to your garden and they’re beautiful and hardy. Sun or shade, wet or dry, there is a native plant that will thrive in your landscape.
Join landscape designer Connie May to learn why natives are better for birds and our environment & and meet some of her favorite native trees, shrubs and perennials.
Fantasy Forest at Dolly Graham park, corner of Second and Logan TUESDAY JUNE 26 7PM


In this recent body of work, Zak Tilley engages with the Central Australia Arrernte landscape in a new and challenging way. Due to the unusually high rainfall and wet summer of 20/21, the environment surrounding Mparntwe in Alice Springs transformed into fields and ranges of emerald, olive, jade and teal. Zak seized the opportunity to paint the dramatically changing landscape.
Dusty dry roadsides brimmed with tall green grass. New growth on the spearmint coloured Ghost Gum became fluorescent against the blue sky, which quickly turned black with the afternoon storms. Swimming holes that were usually cracked and dry were full and flowing, and shorelines were populated with swags and swimmers. Unfamiliar humidity made the days soupy and heavy. The typically pastel and dusty red landscapes were now bursting with vibrant colour and life. This years’ summer rain was celebrated by locals, offering some reprieve from the usual oppressive hot, dry season.
However, one must acknowledge the kind of façade of these stunning green scenes. Much of the lush landscape was also a result of the invasive and incredibly resilient introduced species of Buffel grass. The Buffel grass has filled the plains, climbs the ranges and chokes the Gums and Mulgas, it dominates the native spinifex, overshadowed by its bright green seeding competitor. The sights are often tragically beautiful and a harsh reminder of the damage of colonisation to the environment and cultural sites of Australia. For thousands of years the Traditional Owners and First Nation people have bestowed a deep respect and understanding of land management and since colonialism a devastating imbalance has occurred and local species are threatened.
Painting the landscape both in plein air and in the studio, required a new exploration of the broad spectrum of greens to find the beautiful greens, the wrong greens and the beautiful wrong greens.


I love the Japanese maple that grows in our backyard. When I first saw this yard with a Japanese maple as it’s focal point, positioned perfectly as a splash of deep red amidst a sea of green, I knew that this was the place for us.
I talk to this tree often. Whenever I have had a hard day and need to decompress and release the pent up emotions hiding inside, I stand beside this tree, allowing a beautiful red leafy branch to rest on my shoulder as I breathe… just breathe. Standing near this tree, I can literally feel the stress and tension leave my body as I become rooted to the earth. This tree and me… we were meant for each other.
This weekend I finally made the time to prune the Japanese maple. As I picked up the pruning shears, I was apprehensive. Although the tree had lost all of its leaves, I could still picture the way that the beautiful, deep red leaves filled it’s long branches, proudly swaying in the wind.
It is recommended to prune a Japanese maple in the late fall or early winter, once all of the leaves have fallen off. One of the benefits of this is that the full structure of the tree can be seen, making it easier to prune based on the health and growth needs of the tree.
I, however, have always pruned in the summer, when I could see the shape of the canopy and prune based mostly on aesthetics. As I looked at the structure of the tree today, I was overwhelmed and apprehensive. When full of leaves, the tree was so pretty, so perfect, and I didn’t want to risk ruining that beauty, even though I knew that pruning the tree would help it to grow stronger and healthier.
I started to prune tentatively, cutting away the most obvious branches. The more I cut, the more I saw that needed to be removed. By focusing my previous pruning efforts on the aesthetics of the tree, I had missed some areas that needed to be cleared to help the tree grow stronger and healthier.
As I walked back into the house once I had finished, I had a feeling of loss and dread. I had removed so many branches – had I just ruined it? Will it grow back? Did I make a terrible mistake?
As I allowed these feelings to wash over me, I noticed how much these feelings mirror the fear, dread, and uncertainty that I feel when I make changes in my life; when I move away from the things that are comfortable, yet are no longer nourishing me.
There comes a point when taking a set of metaphorical pruning shears to our life is required for the ongoing sustainability of our health and well-being. This can mean letting go of relationships, behaviors, and beliefs that no longer serve.
Once we make the decisions that change our lives, however, we can be filled with dread, fear, and doubt. Will it work? Is there a better future coming? Or did I just throw everything away?
In these moments, we must have the courage to move forward fearlessly, trusting that the cuts we have made are the right ones.
The period of dormancy between pruning and new growth can feel like a lifetime. But when we make changes that are for our highest good, the end result is often a life that is stronger, healthier, and more magnificent than we ever imagined possible…


The art of landscaping was loved and recognized, not just for the residential areas but also for the industrial areas too. There are tons of ideas which may be applied for landscaping tasks, but it requires a skillful and imaginative landscaping artist to make this kind of art for every sort of residential and industrial location. The objective of landscaping is really to combine colors, shapes, and objects to the natural beauty and wonders of nature. <!–More–>
Residential landscape may concentrate on modifying the look of the lot area. Landscaping designs can be done on the front area of your home, the backyard, the pool area, the terrace, or the pavements. It could also focus on the cultivation of plants or the alteration of the shape of the property or terrain. The major purpose is to make beautiful scenery while promoting conservation of nature and its own proper sustenance.
On the other hand, the industrial landscaping designs are focused on producing different artistic presentation, whether it’s for small businesses or large ones. The artistic designs of landscaping used for such industrial areas are extremely important and significant for businesses and organizations, since the exterior appearance of the office buildings are the foundation for their customers and clients’ first impression concerning the business. If you are interested about Hollandia outdoors, just visit this website to learn much more about designing the landscape.
Landscaping designs can be quite beautiful concerning decorations and house look, but besides that, it may also enhance the environmental and ecological balance of nature as the trees and plants used in landscaping can help maintain and increase the green house effect in resolving the issues of global warming.
Plants and trees are the ideal natural sources for environmental balance. And since trees and plants are used among the materials in landscaping, the art of landscaping must also consider the necessary measures in conserving and preserving the sustainability of character.
Along with this, there are also lots of landscaping designs and suggestions that would improve the beauty of the garden. The plants could be decorated with artificial substances like fences, stones, stones, pebbles, forests, and other similar materials to make gravel pathway, artistic patios, pavements, driveways, and lawn decorations. The area may also be added with swings, hammocks, fountains, bird cages, and a lot more, so long as it doesn’t harm the character and the creatures or people around.
Landscaping designs can be a fantastic way to enhance the appearance of the region, commercial or residential. A well-maintained landscape reflects the worth of the residents and the building owners. Over that, a beautifully landscaped terrain or land boosts environmental improvements and less-polluted environment.
Most people who design their own landscapes and especially professional landscape designers discover that at one point or another they use bricks to create boundaries, solve problems, protect certain features or perhaps construct unique additions to a lawn. Landscaping bricks are used so widely, since they come in all shapes, sizes and colors and provide any garden a traditional, classic and unified appearance. An advantage of using bricks in a landscape is they can literally transform an otherwise dull place to a creative art and can make a garden look professional and well designed. Bricks are inexpensive and simple to use and alter if needed. They fit into all types and designs. You can purchase bricks almost everywhere, especially at nurseries or garden centers, but a excellent idea is to get bricks from old construction websites or by the side of streets, since these seem more natural and a”weathered” appearance can be immensely attractive in a garden.
A excellent feature to make using bricks in a landscape is a patio. You may only need bricks and mortar and you may lay the bricks yourself – all in exactly the exact same direction or in various directions. This is very simple to build and you can also use a”horizontal then vertical laying” method to generate a creative patio. Add brick flowerbeds to finish the effect. Use your bricks to make boundaries for flower gardens or you may create a small wall around the beds. You could even apply these walls in water gardens and encase water areas to contrast the organic and the geometrical. It adds heat to a water feature. Bricks are largely, however, used to make walkways and paths in a backyard. It is possible to construct a definite path to a specific area or you front door or you can create arbitrary paths through beautiful locations. If your floor is quite soft, line the base of the path with organic landscaping cloth so the bricks won’t sink away. Use bricks in which you expect to get plenty of traffic in the backyard so that your garden won’t experience wear and tear.
Bricks finally create a cleaner, professional and uncluttered appearance. They have great inclination to draw attention, so you can”direct” people through a designed garden with them rather readily. You can even take advantage of crushed bricks to make pathways since they behave as more rough and edgy cobblestones. Be certain that you use contrast in a backyard, since it makes the garden more attractive and adds character to the environment. Bricks automatically do so, because they oppose the natural environment of a garden.
Everyone can use bricks and construct their own attributes, since it’s easy and every individual has an idea for their garden. With just a little creativity, you can do anything. If, however, you feel it’s”safer” to leave it to somebody else, professional landscape designer will surely have unlimited ideas and methods available.


ROOTED is located in a quiet corner of the bustling French Concession, sprouting in the secluded courtyard deep within the neighborhood lanes. This floral design studio draws inspiration from the simple and raw elements of nature, with the aim of reawakening people's connection to nature through floral practices. Much like planting a flower, from excavation and cleaning to planting and filling the soil, Studio Profile's inspiration takes root in these processes.
Excavation - The design process begins with excavation
To establish roots in a residential area, deep excavation is needed to reveal the soil. The original space was overly decorated by layers of makeovers from past residents. Removing the surface of the walls exposes uneven bricks and layers of plaster, preserving the original texture that has been unearthed. Non-structural walls were punctured to allow more air and light to enter. Digging through multiple layers of flooring reveals the nurturing soil in the garden, creating possibilities for flower bed planting.
Cleaning - Unify spaces through simple gestures
During the demolition process, a layer of protective black paint has been applied to the original doors and window frames, preserving the their old textures. All new structures and traces of excavation are covered in white, unifying the various old and new structures through simple washes of colors.
Sowing - Space planning
Our spatial planning process is akin to planting seeds. ROOTED is mainly composed of five functional areas: front garden, floral studio, event exhibition space, fresh flower cold storage space, and rear garden. The front garden greets the guests as a secret oasis, with irregularly cut garden paths leading people into the floral studio. The glass house in the garden serves as an exhibition and activity space. Old doors were removed to connect the floral studio, cold storage space and the back room. Instead, a perforated metal sliding door has been introduced as a flexible spatial divider with display functions. Different arrangements of T5 fluorescent tubes distinguish and illuminate various areas of ROOTED.
Leveling - Soil filling
The original space had different floor heights. So, similar to leveling soil after sowing, a single cement material is used to create a smooth surface across the entire space. A rammed earth block has been cast in place, serving as the main workstation for ROOTED. The earth platform’s natural grains and weightiness grounds the space, embodying the “rooted” spirit of the studio.
In this vibrant city, ROOTED studio carefully nurtures plants and strives to naturally integrate various contradictions in design projects. A harmonious relationship is created by balancing tranquility with vitality, the past with the present, and solidity with lightness.
Location: Shanghai, China
GFA: 150 sqm
Design Scope: Interior design
Materials: Rammed earth, Stainless steel, Cement


Although it is hard to believe but in Kolkata, India has a multi-sized trees more than a Wal-Mart supermarket medium. This banyan tree is the Guinness Book of records as the world’s largest trees. Located in the botanical gardens Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose (India), 250-year-old tree is called The Great Banyan. A canopy cover of about 14.400m2 area, opposite sides spaced approximately 411m2. For comparison, data on the surface area of the Wal-Mart supermarket shows the average area of a shop is only 0.975 hectares.
250 year-old trees are called The Great Banyan. Dome of the huge banyan tree covers 3511 and clinging roots above the ground, making each look like a tree root separately. It has been the Guinness World Book of Records recognized as the world’s largest trees, are even printed on stamps of India.
Tourists can visit the Botanical Garden trees in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian and walk the 322m long path around the perimeter of the plant. The banyan tree is even greater to extend beyond the road, creating an interesting tunnel. The scientists were very surprised that this tree is still alive to this day. It had been a tornado attacked 2 times in 1884 and 1886, the main body and ripped the invading fungus. In 1925, the main stem of the tree (if it has a width 15,24m) rotted and had to remove. Even when there is no body, the banyan tree is still alive and continues to grow even until today.


Any livable future city needs to be a place of delight, discovery, play, and pleasure in serendipitous encounter. When future smart cities are imagined by corporations, however, urban experience often gets relegated to responsive and frictionless infrastructure. For smart cities to be truly citizen focused, developers, civil society, and government need to incorporate opportunities for play and creativity as a means of imagining the future city.
Play in this context is distinct from “gamification” or “funification,” where games are used as a motivator for participation (in the best case) or a means of placating publics (in the worst case). Here, play means to foreground social interaction in smart design. As smart becomes a dominant frame for the future city, it will take effort to move the conversation beyond the purely rational and cognitive. It is essential to ensure that "smart" is broad enough to include all the things that make life in cities tolerable, and even desirable. The High Line in New York City is smart infrastructure. The whimsical repurposing of parking spaces into mini-parks, as takes place during the international art event Park(ing) Day, is smart infrastructure. Public art and creative placemaking is part of this play, but the play should not be mischaracterized as “more public art.” Instead, it is the deliberate design of creative and playful encounters as a means of imagining the smart city.
- Include creative placemaking in smart city projects.
- Experiment with new, immersive forms of storytelling, sourced from citizens, to evolve the definition of smart.
- Tap into popular culture to provide opportunities for play and delight in the city.


Multi-purpose spreader that can be used year-round Best Compost Spreader for Lawn Peak Seasons 25A 18" x 24" Green Compost Spreader. This is a great compost (and peat moss!) spreader. It's made with a durable metal drum and the diamond pattern grid breaks apart compost as it spins. It can hold up to 3CF of compost in one round.


An absolutely gorgeous shrine in Kanazawa, a city on the west coast of Japan. We’d just visited Kenroku-en garden, famous for its roped yukitsuri trees and oversized two-legged stone lantern on the water, and stumbled across this shrine after leaving. It started to rain, but it was well-timed. We’d gotten most of our outdoor sightseeing out of the way, and it lent even more ambience to the incredible scene.
Published November 20, 2023.


Is your garden in need of some loving? Fortunately, getting your lawn putting its best self forward doesn’t really need a lot of time nor a big budget.
1. Tidying up:
Weeding and thin out your garden, prune back branches, deadhead any faded out of bloom flowers and remove any overgrown plants. The result will surprise you at how much better your garden will look after a little tidying up; moreover, how it can give you a fresh perspective on what to do next with your newly discovered space.
Mulch is a very efficient way to feed your garden well also providing a nice dark, uniform background for your vegetation this will make the green foliage stand out much more. The best option for your soil and plants is a bio or composted mulch. Not only does it keep moisture in the soil, but it provides nutrients and improves the soil’s water-holding capacity.
Tip: Avoid mulch that is coloured as they will visually conflict your garden and draw too much attention with the rest of your garden. Furthermore, mulch should settle into the background not be a feature.
3. Adding new plants
Adding a few new plants to your garden is a great way to revitalise the space – and it doesn’t have to cost the earth. When choosing new plants, it’s important to pick a theme so the garden doesn’t look visually chaotic and disconnected.
Soil preparation is also key. Cultivate the soil before planting and make sure it’s fluffy. This will give your new plants a great start.
Also be sure to purchase quality plants from a reputable nursery. Check the plant stock looks healthy and that roots are not pot-bound. And from a visual perspective, remember that less is more.
4. Sharpen those lines
Clean lines will instantly modernise your garden. Trim hedges flat using an electric trimmer or manual shears, rather than letting them undulate naturally.
Sharp lines will add a contemporary look to your lawn too, he says. .If you have an organically shaped grass area, use grass sods cut with a square spade to give the area a more rectangular shape.
5. Update your outdoor furniture
A dated outdoor furniture setting or one that’s in poor condition can detract from your garden’s good looks. And with many of us using our outdoor ‘rooms’ as additional living spaces for months at a time, a contemporary new sofa or dining table could be a practical investment.
You’ll find so many styles nowadays – take your pick from furniture in all-weather wicker, aluminium, recycled plastics and mixed timber and upholstery.
Look for quality, water-resistant pieces that will cope with the weather. Seek out simple and timeless shapes and neutral colours such as black or white that will go with most architectural styles.


Sold for $150,000 on May 22, 2019
Heavily landscaped homesite with mature trees for shade include magnolias, camellias, hydrangeas, established lawn areas, hedges and evergreen trees with a gardening area. Raised beds with block surrounds, arbor, walkway entry, urns and palms add to the beauty, peace and quiet of this outstanding lot. Only 3 short blocks to the beach in North Surfside in the most desirable neighborhood. This homesite has hand-placed granite rip-rap rock along the creek for erosion control and already has sprinkler lines run throughout. Lot lines are clearly marked with survey stakes and exceed lot plantings.
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We have created the following scenario:
Our goal is to use teh Site Model as the one-stop-shop for site stuff. We will link in various files to create our grades and landscape. Some will be printed (like the landscape), others for the creation / development of the topography.
Currently, my site model is linked into the building model. The site model contains a CAD link showing the Landscape design. I have set up a specific view (DP00 SITE) in the Site Model such that the visibility graphics presents the site elements as I want them.
In the Building Model, the visibiliity graphics in the Site Plan view is set to show the building and site model as we want. But when I set Linked View for the Site Model to show the DP00 SITE, elements from the parking level below (in the buiilding model) are now visible through the slab. This is the problem.
We want to see the Site Plan - the topo, landscape and the main floor plan of my building, including the ramp down to the parking below.
As I investigate, I find that if I hide the linked Site Model, the elements from the parking level below also disappear - as if these elements were a part of the site model. When I disable Linked View, everything looks fine, but I loose my landscape design (CAD link in Site Model).
Current Settings for both models
- All floors are visible and not transparent.
- View Range settings:
- CUT= 1200M BOTTOM=ASSOC. LEVEL offset 0
- VIEW DEPTH= PARKING LEVEL
- BELOW (unlimited has same result)
Must I link the Landscape design to my Building Model instead?
True North S&F Consultants


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