Cumbria is beautifully unique three-dimensional textured tile which blends the natural aesthetic of travertine with the trouble-free nature of porcelain stoneware.
Calling to mind the sunbaked ancient stone floors of Provence, these exquisite flagstones faithfully render the subtle undulations that are characteristic of French limestone, but with the modern convenience of a porcelain tile. They feature tumbled edges and a natural blend of honey and silver tones.
These tiles are suitable for use inside and out. They are available in a choice of four different sizes, or as a four tile pattern mix, which can be used to create a classic flagstone layout.


Exterior lighting is essential for your home’s overall ambiance. Outdoor recessed lighting, post lights, wall sconces, and even outdoor sconces provide ample illumination for your property. Read on to learn more about each type of exterior lighting winter park. Then, choose the best type for your home.
Outdoor recessed lighting
Outdoor recessed lights are a great option for exterior lighting. They are installed on exterior walls and other structures, such as stone walls around a pool or walkways leading up to your home. Recessed lighting is best installed during the construction phase since it will be easier to run the wires and plan the location of switches. Outdoor recessed lighting requires a little creativity, but it can also save you a lot of money and time in the long run.
Whether you want accent lighting, supplemental light, or wall washing, you can find the right type of outdoor recessed lighting to fit your needs. Recessed lights are great because they can be positioned on any wall. And unlike conventional fixtures, you can adjust the brightness according to the type of lighting you want. You can also use recessed lighting on a railing or a post. They can add the perfect amount of lighting to the area without creating an unsightly look.
Outdoor post lights
A stylish addition to the exterior lighting scheme is a lamp post light. These lights hang from a separate or integrated post and can be placed anywhere in the yard. The light from the post is generally high, making them an ideal choice for places like driveways. These lights can also be used in parties and backyard games, as they radiate light. But while a traditional lamp post light is a classic exterior lighting fixture, modern ones have more unique styles.
There are several types of post lights available on the market. While installing them on a post, purchase a waterproof one. Post lights will be exposed to the outside elements and must be appropriately UL-listed for wet areas. Also, buy the correct light bulb for your outdoor lights. There are many tips for choosing and installing a post light. Finally, follow the instructions on the packaging to ensure that they are safe to use.
Sconces can enhance the beauty of your home by illuminating dark areas and accentuating your home architecture. You can also install spotlight sconces on the exterior of your home to focus narrow beams of light on a specific focal point. These lights come in various sizes, styles, and finishes and can be customized to match any home architecture. For example, if you have a turtle nesting area, spotlight sconces are particularly helpful because they won’t disturb its natural behavior.
When choosing exterior sconces, consider the size of the wall lamp’s area and its light source. Before buying one, measure the area where the wall lamp is installed. You should also review sizing dimensions and design features before purchasing one. Ensure that it is UL and damp-listed for outdoor use. It would be best to consider how much ambient lighting you need in the garage. It would be best to choose outdoor sconces that are 66 to 72 inches high.
Outdoor wall lighting
Selecting outdoor wall lighting depends on the intended use. For example, consider floodlights and open-faced wall lights if you want to illuminate your backyard. You can also choose directional wall lights, which focus light upwards or downwards, depending on the architecture of your home. Having outdoor wall lighting outside your house is a great way to add ambiance to the area while providing adequate lighting. Choose the right style and design for your outdoor space. There are many options, including flush-mount lights and cylindrical lights. Traditional wall pack lights offer broader, down lighting. They’re also ideal for back door areas and provide ample illumination. You can also choose to have an outdoor bulkhead light that projects light at 180 degrees. Bulkhead lights also provide ample light spread, and cylindrical wall lights add a decorative touch to your outdoor wall lighting.
Outdoor directional lighting
Whether you’re looking for a more sculptural look or want to highlight a specific part of your yard, outdoor directional lighting can provide the perfect solution. This type of lighting is also known as spotlighting and is a perfect solution for highlighting different elements of your landscape, such as trees, rocks, or hardscapes. This style of lighting will increase visibility during the night. It will also boost curb appeal and aesthetic appeal. Outdoor directional lighting is also available in various styles. It can be installed from above or ground level, making it easy to find a focal point that matches your preferences.
You can opt for a wall-mounted outdoor directional lighting fixture for a classic design. It can be used to replace traditional lighting wall packs on industrial and commercial buildings. Because they are made of heavy-duty cast brass material, they are durable and provide an attractive design. The small size of these lights makes them ideal for small spaces such as pathways and alleys, and they also have an impressive illumination effect. They’re also great for illuminating a path or loading dock.
Outdoor pendant lighting
If you’re in the market for a new light fixture for your home’s exterior, outdoor pendant lighting is a great option. Outdoor pendant lights can be hardwired or plugin. Plugging them in requires a weatherproof extension cord and a suitable plug location. Like their indoor cousins, Pendant lights hang from the ceiling and are available in many styles, including chandeliers. Hanging outdoor lights add beauty and shine a broad beam of light, perfect for a stately entrance, vaulted porch, or covered outdoor living space. You can find dozens of different pendant styles and colors to fit your home’s exterior theme. LED versions of these lights are also available.


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In April last year we were approached by Aylesford Priory and asked to provide the Makaton Symbol for Peace. The symbol would be part of a special pavement they were creating at their new Peace Garden.
The idea was that the entrance to the garden would have a pavement of peace tiles. They would be inscribed with the words for peace from over 200 different languages and act as a symbol for the peaceful integration of everyone in society – locally, nationally and internationally and represent a way to celebrate the richness of the people of the earth. The tiles were to be designed and made in the pottery within the grounds of The Friars.
The Peace Garden was the notion of Jayne Hoose. She had used The Friars as a place of escape when she was suffering from ME and wanted to give something back. She thought that creating a peace garden was a good way to do so. Her aim was to provide an open space that would be free to people who were seeking the sanctuary that she herself had found.
The concept was originally put forward in 2006 and fundraising began, kicked off by a generous donation from a local business of £1000 and the support of many others. In 2010 the project was awarded a Lottery Grant from Community Spaces and Groundwork UK and the work could begin.
The site chosen for the garden was the historic main entrance to the Friars Gatehouse, a ceremonial entrance used by the Carmelites when they returned to The Priory in 1949.
The garden was designed by Jayne herself, she wanted to create a quiet space that was accessible to a wide range of different visitors. The garden has four sections which take their inspiration from the elements of fire, water, wind and earth. Incorporated within the design, are a wide range of different types of seating and flat access for people with mobility problems and families with pushchairs or buggies. The garden also incorporates sensory features, using texture and scents to widen the gardens appeal and provide interest to people who are visually impaired.
The garden was officially opened on 29th April 2012 by Tom Hart Dyke, the English horticulturist and plant hunter. It is hoped it will take root and flourish, and become a haven for wildlife and for pilgrims who come to Aylesford seeking renewal, rest and simply ‘to be’.
Why not visit the Peace Garden and look out for the Makaton Symbol for Peace in the pavement? If you send us a photograph, we could include it with this blog!


High quality pre treated wood is used to build our sectionals. Any size is possible. If used in combination with a fire pit we would make a recommendation for size.
Sectional design can be adjusted upon request. Durable outdoor cushions are included to make the looks complete, and also be customized.
Finally, a color for the wood stain and outdoor cushions are selected, and a rendering will be created and presented to give a visual impression of the end result.


Two months ago I visited to Chandigarh. In spare time I have planned to visit the Rock garden. It was morning and garden made my day happy. The garden was created by Indian artist Nek Chand on July 1988. The art that have been made of the scrap and waste material like bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles.
Sharing some pictures of the garden here.
You can get more information about Rock Garden here.


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God I can’t get enough of this system. So after a few heavy spring rainfalls, we realized that we needed to do something serious with the pump. It was kicking water out, sure, but the pipe wasn’t long enough, and all that water came right back in. One big perpetual waterfall that was sucking down energy.
So we got a longer pipe and ran it down the back of the yard. Maybe someday I’ll bury it or come up with a [more] sophisticated system.


Paving Stones & Tiles
Each piece of Glacier Blue® Devonian Sandstone is cut from solid blue rock (Devonian Sandstone) and finished with surface and edge treatments tailored to the specifications of each individual order. Tiles and paving stones can be produced to any size up to 3' x 3' square and any thickness starting from 1/2".
Glacier Blue® Devonian Sandstone provides a beautiful and distinctive finished look for your pool edge, fountain area, deck or stairs. Its consistent texture, durability, and exquisitely rich and uniform blue/gray hue makes Glacier Blue® Devonian Sandstone an excellent choice for stair treads as well as wall and pool coping.


Grab your lemonade and citronella candles because it’s time for lounging on the patio.
If you’re thinking about a quick remodel before it gets too hot, here are some ideas that might inspire you to spruce up your outdoor space.
For a modern twist on a stone aesthetic, these tile quadrants placed on a diagonal across a lush lawn create an upscale elegance to any patio, poolside or landscape design.
The wider the better is the current trend in contemporary tile design, both inside and out. To create an outdoor living space that feels ultra modern, not to mention cool on your feet, try a stone-looking, or concrete-looking porcelain tile.
Though nothing beats a wood deck, it’s not the most durable option when you consider how much heat and sun it’s going to get laying poolside year round. A wood-looking tile can give you that traditional deck vibe that survives many a summer without needing repair.
There’s something nice about an actual stone texture to give your feet a little rub as you walk across it. Traditional stone tile can complement any style home or patio and looks especially nice laid diagonally or juxtaposed with high modern furniture and fixtures.
You don’t have to go far to get that feeling of vacationing in a Mexican Villa. Consider adding a Saltillo stone or a saltillo-looking porcelain tile, placed traditionally or on a diagonal. Intercutting the stone tiles with Spanish-
inspired porcelain glazed tile in bright colors gives it a bit of a Caribbean flair. Or, weathered-looking tile intercut with porcelain decorative tiles give that hand-painted, Spanish feel. Ariba ariba!


You are tired of taking a look at that dirt spot that masquerades as your backyard; you consider landscaping it yourself however do not know where to start; hiring a landscape expert makes ideal sense, but it would just be too pricey, best? Wrong! If you believe you can't afford to make any modifications, reconsider: here are some reasons why clever property owners employ landscaping professionals to improve their gardens, even when times are tight.
-- A garden style pro can work within any budget plan, and may even conserve you cash: You may not have the ability to provide your yard a total improvement right now, but your spending plan will probably permit more than you believe. When you work with a professional, he or she can make you a list of suggested modifications for you to select from: all which will fit within your cash parameters. When you handle such a job yourself, it often leaves hand financially: a professional knows all about the most recent in hardscape and organic products and exactly what does it cost? things cost so there are never ever any unpleasant surprises.
She understands which kinds of plants will thrive in your various garden areas so you never ever have to worry about investing in plant that will end up dead within a few weeks, and she can assist you enjoy color all season long while still remaining within your budget! If outside lighting sparks your Landscape Installation Henderson interest, she will understand how to do it just right without losing extra loan on electrical systems you don't require.
You can add an outside room to your yard, finally put in that watering system, or install lighted sidewalks that will make your home appear like a fairyland. Best of all, you may just eliminate that dirt patch at last while still staying within your spending plan. To get the most for your landscaping dollar, simply be sure to employ a professional.


“Oslo is forest and fjord, Oslo is straight and curly, Oslo is granite grey and linden green. Oslo is posh houses and social buildings, Oslo is provincial and trendy, Oslo is young and old. Oslo is eclectic, complex and it is its beauty.
OUW organises free walks in different parts of the city. Architectural and landscape projects orientated, we will focus foremost on the materiality and the forms of the city. We will visit streets, squares, buildings, parks etc. We will talk about urban fabric, architecture, landscape, art, ecology, geology and much more. We will see the ordinary and the extraordinary, the well-known and the unknown, the ugliness and the beauty.
We are two French landscape architects working and living in Oslo since January 2017. During this first year in Norway’s capital, we fell in love with the city. Our profession provides us precious tools to describe and to decrypt places. Through urban walks, we are pleased to share our acknowledge and to learn more in a participative way.
No matter if you are just passing through or Oslo-born, come with us to explore and see the city differently!”
Initiativtakerne til Oslo Urban Walks står bak en serie byvandringer i Oslo med fokus på byutvikling og materialitet. Vi anbefaler sterkt et besøk på deres facebooksider på https://www.facebook.com/OsloUrbanWalks/ - og deltakelse på neste byvandring!


Rediscovered Plans Inspire New Capability Brown Garden Bus Tours
Capability Brown’s spectacular ‘lost landscape’ design for Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire now features in a number of new garden bus tours designed and narrated by Emma, Duchess of Rutland.
Brown’s original landscape designs lay largely forgotten in the Castle’s archives for almost 200 years, thought to have been lost in the 1816 fire that destroyed almost half of the Castle. The plans were only rediscovered by chance back in 2014. A subsequent two-year restoration programme, led by the 11th Duchess, has recreated large parts of the landscape as it was conceived by Brown.
Capability Brown guided tours are hosted in the Castle’s new eco-friendly, rechargeable electric bus. The story of the ‘lost landscape’ is narrated by Emma, Duchess of Rutland. She says: “At first glance, much of Capability Brown’s design is still instantly identifiable in the landscape around Belvoir. But closer scrutiny of his plans reveals huge insights into his creative direction in the latter stages of his career.
“Our new garden bus tours transport visitors back in time, gaining a deeper understanding of the beautiful landscape that surrounds the Castle. We explore new areas and previously unseen views that have been opened up in the 16,000 acres of parkland. Then we leap forward to the present day in the newly restored Pleasure Gardens, which we painstakingly restored to coincide with the tercentenary of Capability Brown’s birth in 2016.
“What’s extraordinary about the landscape is the enduring nature. It is still as appropriate today as it was when it was first created. It serves its purpose perfectly for future generations’ agricultural, environmental, sporting and aesthetic purposes.”
The 4th Duke of Rutland commissioned Brown to produce a plan for the Belvoir Estate, but at the time of Brown’s death in 1783 the scheme remained mostly unfulfilled. A certain amount of it was implemented in the 19th Century by Elizabeth, the 5th Duchess, but the majority of Brown’s extensive vision has only recently been realised by the 11th Duke and Duchess of Rutland.
Tours start outside the Castle at 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00 and last between one and two hours. For further information and booking details visit www.belvoircastle.com.
The beautiful landscapes of Belvoir Castle are up for ‘Garden of the Year’, a public voted awards organised by Historic Houses Association and designed to celebrate the best gardens in the UK. Voting closes on 30 September and the winner will be revealed in November. To vote for Belvoir Castle visit www.


Below are samples of multi-benefit nature-based projects from our community partners that can serve as inspiration for your own project concepts.
NOTE: Additional profiles coming soon!
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Land Resource Assessment of the Upper Logan and Albert Rivers Catchment South-East Queensland Volume 1 December 2019
This report describes the soils, landscapes and agricultural suitability of the Upper Logan and Albert Rivers Catchment. The data collected in this project (known as the LARA project) informs and supports prioritisation for land degradation rehabilitation, natural resource and catchment management planning, water quality and environmental modelling, as well as local government and regional planning decisions. Soil and landscape attributes were assigned to unique mapping areas (UMAs) based on information collected from 1496 observations, air photo and satellite imagery interpretation, and digital elevation mapping. Conceptual soil profile descriptions, known as Soil Profile Classes (SPCs) were used to describe the relationship between soils, landforms, lithology and geology. Soil and landscape attributes were used to assess the agricultural land classes (ALC) for each UMA.
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The urban wine trail vision for this small Okanagan town responds to the region's abundant wine production. Wineries or wine bars and small, locally-owned cafes and artisan shops and workshops could be connected with interesting pedestrian features like floral bulge-outs at street corners, oak barrel seating + tables, wood-board sidewalks, or old barns as event spaces. Warm and varied building textures and colours, with green roofs and walls and rain-capture designs, could further enliven the multi-purpose trail.
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As a homeowner, it’s important to know the value of good landscaping. Since a large part of what people see when they first look at your abode is the plants (or lack thereof) in your lawn, leaving a good impression is key. Of course, it isn’t just about pleasing other people. Having landscaping that you can be proud of and happy to look at is a wonderful thing.
Here are a few landscaping tips that we’ve gathered to help add some more beauty to your custom home in Florida.
Add a Splash of Color with Flowers
Take advantage of the fact that you live in Florida by planting some vibrant and beautiful flowers on your lawn. You have tons of different varieties to choose from, so pick the flowers that fit your style and vision of your home.
For smaller gardens simply build an area specifically for your flowers and fence it off. This will give your entire yard a larger appearance and make the lot as a whole appear bigger. Adding vines or other shrubs around your flowers is a great way to break up the colors and add variety.
Take Advantage of the Tropics
Don’t stop with just flowers. Use the tropical climates to your advantage by landscaping with tons of different tropical plants. Not only will you get some great looking foliage, but by getting flora that is native to the area you can have a much easier time maintaining your garden.
African lilies and Spanish Bayonet are great choices if you’re looking for some tropically native plants that really fit into the Florida environment. Other great choices include Jacobinia as well as Needle Palms. You can get some beautiful plants to decorate your lawn and save money and effort in the process.
Add Some Water Features
This can come in the form of something as simple as a fountain pot, or something as elaborate as a pond and small river. Having some sort of water feature present helps to build a relaxing atmosphere while also adding a great conversation piece to your yard.
Adding lights to your water feature is just another great addition for spicing up the landscaping of your custom home.
With these tips in mind, you can get started dreaming up the best landscaping options for your very own custom home. If you are thinking of building that dream home of yours then don’t hesitate to contact Vitale Homes.
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Logo Creation Cashiers Greenway Ramble
For this project, Kat created a logo that could be used in part as a way-finding key so its individual elements could identify trails on maps and trailheads. Kat reimagined the logo with four animals and colors so that Equinox Environmental of Asheville could use them in creating a new master plan for the Vision Cashiers Pathways & Preservation Task Force to help revitalize the Cashiers Greenway Ramble.
Map created by: Phillip Curcuru
Images of mater plan examples: Equinox Environmental
Cashiers Greenway Ramble website


Garden Bloom, come along on Lucy's fascinating experience-filled trip as you create a fantasy flower garden with various hues. The game offers a wonderful experience with eye-catching graphics. By finishing missions and gradually developing your garden, you can create it to your preferences. Additionally, the design, colors, and music will help you relax while you play.
In Garden Bloom, you match at least three flowers of the same hue; the more connected flowers there are, the better the result is. Use power-ups to finish the task if you need assistance. The game will feature various stages, and each level's difficulty will gradually rise. The garden will be developed, fixed, made better, and more fully realized at each level.
How To Play
Use a mouse pointer to connect flowers of the same color together.


Side Event of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee held to focus on the Central Axis of Beijing’s application for inscription to the World Heritage List
On the afternoon of July 17, 2021, the side event of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, themed Conservation and Sustainable Development of Historic Urban Landscape, co-hosted by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, was held at the Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center. Well-known Chinese and foreign experts on the protection of cultural heritage conducted online discussions on the topic of “Conservation and Sustainable Development of Historic Urban Landscape.” The side event also showcased the conservation achievements of the historic and cultural city of Beijing and helped promote the application for the inscription of the Central Axis of Beijing into the World Heritage List, as well as its protection.
The historic urban landscape is the urban area understood as the result of a historic layering of cultural and natural values and attributes, extending beyond the notion of “historic centre” or “ensemble” to include the broader urban context and its geographical setting. On May 27, 2011, the Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape was adopted thanks to UNESCO. At the 10th anniversary of the 2011 UNESCO Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL Recommendation) this year, the side event has received attention and support from relevant international organizations. Jyoti Hosagrahar, Deputy Director for the World Heritage Center at UNESCO, and Theresa Patricio, President of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), addressed this side event. The protection and sustainable development of historic cities is a challenge that the international community needs to face in a new era. This side event aims to share the practical experience of various countries in protecting historic cities and promote dialogue and cooperation between countries in cultural heritage conservation.
More than ten internationally renowned experts were invited to this event to share the heritage protection cases of historic cities such as Kyoto, Rome, Brasilia. At the same time, in-depth discussions were conducted on effective ways of historic urban landscape protection and the protection and management practices within the world heritage framework.
As a historic and cultural city with a history of more than 3,000 years and a history of over 800 years as the capital city of China, in recent years, Beijing has firmly adhered to its strategic position, fully implemented the overall urban planning, focused on the integration between protection and renewal of the city, and advanced the conservation and development in parallel. Beijing has achieved remarkable results in promoting the overall protection of the old city based on the Central Axis. Guided by sustainable development concepts to protect the integrity of the historic urban landscape, Beijing has revised the Measures for the Protection of the Historical and Cultural Landmark of Beijing and compiled the Urban Design Guidelines for Landscape Management along the Central Axis Beijing to promote the legislative progress on the protection of cultural heritage along the Central Axis of Beijing, and to extend the scope of the historic and cultural city to the entire Beijing. At the same time, the people-centered efforts aim to improve the residents’ quality of life and promote joint development shared by all.


Sunday, 7 April 2013
£1m to restore peatlands - Wessenden Moor, Yorkshire
This is another example of a water company working with a landowner and Natural England to deliver benefits from better management of peat, including re-vegetating bare peat and raising water levels. See the article in the Yorkshire Post for more detail.
Wessenden Moor is an area I know well, as it was one of the four moors in the Demonstration Moors Project that the Trust ran for Defra in the five years to 2006. The moor is a large open area of moorland above Marsden in Yorkshire, at the very northern edge of the Peak District National Park. It would be defined mostly as a blanket bog. Much of the peat surface had been eroded and work was underway to revegetate is when I was last there a few years ago.
The photos show a typical area of eroded peat with much bare peat on show, and area where heather brash has been spread to start the re-vegetation process and a general view over the moor.
This type of work has to be good news all round; it will: make the ground more productive, stabilise the eroding peat surface, improve the quality of the water coming off the moor into Yorkshire Water's reservoirs, improve biodiversity and improve the look of the moor for the large number of visitors to the area.


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This project was well overdue and yesterday was the day I decided to change that. This huge flower bed (30′ x 30′) needed major overhauling. Yesterday we dug all the lilies and other assorted perennials up and set them aside. Then a major tilling was done, racked out and left overnight. We were tired.
This morning we set the balance of the edging, added two walkways; one across to the workshop, the other to the birdbath. Then a quick trip to the nursery for a few additional flowers and then the planting began. The outer edge has daylilies. Then I planted Asiatic lilies, peonies, 3 kinds of phlox, black-eyed susans, pink coneflowers, shasta daisy, delphinium, hollyhock, jacobs ladder(I think that’s what it is called), red bee balm, German iris in orange and yellow bearded irises and reset the bird bath. A ton of my favorite flowers. Just need to get my mulch delivered, spread it, water and wait for it all to bloom.
Major landscaping project done!


Nature Walk & Native Plant Restorations
The 50+ acres surrounding the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and the banks of the Columbia River provide a supportive habitat for area wildlife and flora.
A handicap accessible paved interpretive trail winds through the museum grounds, around a pond, along wetlands, and overlooking stunning vistas of the Columbia River Gorge and the Klickitat Hills.
The trail is free and open to the public.
The native plant restoration project features over 90 species of blooming indigenous plants, many that are unique to the Columbia River Gorge region. Golden hills and grasslands offer a rich backdrop to the setting of cottonwoods, willows, cattails and sedges which give shelter and food to turtles, ducks, geese, eagles, raccoons, and songbirds.
Interpretive markers are keyed to a free brochure available at the museum admissions counter to enhance your experience, and a wildflower guide offers assistance with identification.
VIEW NATIVE PLANT & POND WALK MAP PDF (prints 11″ x 17″)
The trail around the museum is the trailhead for the seven-mile long paved Riverfront Trail, which continues to Taylor Lake and the Columbia River, to Klindt’s Pocket Park, past Rock Fort Camp and The Dalles Commercial Riverdock at the foot of Union Street leading to the Historic Commercial District of Downtown The Dalles. Continue on the Riverfront Trail east to Riverfront Park near the Marina. The paved Riverfront trail is perfect for bicycling, jogging, strolling and dog-walking (with convenient poo disposal stations at park locations).
If you get thirsty hiking out on the trail, stop in and purchase a cooling beverage at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum.


"Natural Stone Walls Landscaping"
Natural Stone Walls Landscaping Natural Stone Walls Landscaping In the event that you need to join simply the best arranging plan, at that point you have to begin thinking along the lines of solidarity. This is vital to your finishing structure achievement and it should be applied to your whole yard, all around your home. Your whole appropriately should have a comparative vibe and look, in the event that you have this your home will have a fair look of evenness and this will add a wide range of excellence to your home
You can make an awesome feeling of solidarity to your arranging structure in a couple of various ways. The most well-known method for carrying congruity to your arranging configuration is with comparative kinds of plants and trees. This is anything but difficult to do and it will look incredible. There is another approach to persuade solidarity to be a fundamental piece of your arranging structure and this is with statures. By having even various plants and trees of the equivalent or comparative stature you will bring the entire structure of your yard together like you never realized you could. It will look magnificent and it will be so natural!
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With: Jermy Schipper, Tori Hamatani, Dylan Maeers, Olivia Bull and Kathy Oke.
Shelf Life was built for the Summer Festival in Vancouver's Chinatown Yat-Sen Classical Garden. The installation operated as a kiosk, selling and displaying houseplants. As a collaborative project the team worked together through the design, construction and installation of the project. For quick installation and transportability, the design was compartmentalized into individual shelving units which were linked together with intermittent shelving. The simplicity of the design kept the project low-budget, while attention to small details such as staggered shelf heights and overhanging lateral supports gave the kiosk the capability of holding a large quantity and variety of plants. When stocked with plants, the project became a garden oasis in the centre of the courtyard.
Kiosk during daytime
Kiosk at night


We have been practicing Landscape Design in the Greater Toronto Area since 1995. Lucia has received her Bachelors Degree with Honours in Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph. In 2010 she had the opportunity and pleasure to return to her roots in Collingwood. Over the past few years she has had the privilege to work for Toronto’s and Georgian Triangle’s most prominent landscape architects, contractors and horticulturalists.
Over the past 18 years our focus has been in Estate Residential Design, Construction, Planting, and Maintenance, as well as for Small Commercial Properties.
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When landscaping, please consider how what you plant will impact wildlife, including
birds. On this page we have included some information that could help you get
One good starting point is a summary on the Arkansas Audubon Society website. (Not to be confused with the site you are on which is the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society website.) This consists of a list of shrubs, trees, grasses, and wildflowers good for Arkansas
birds and butterflies. There is also handy source material at the end of the list.
A more detailed source is a pamphlet produced by Bruce Shackleford, president of
Environmental Consulting Operations, Inc: "Go native when you go green! Making the
right choices to keep the natural heritage of the Ozarks in northwest Arkansas!"
We can't encourage you enough to take a look at this work. He discusses the problems
with non-native plants, why natives do better, sources for native plants, then an
extensive technical list of plants native to Benton and Washington counties, plus a
list of what NOT to plant, and why.
You can find the pamphlet here: Go Native When You Go Green.pdf


Piet Oudolf At Work
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This major new monograph is significant not only for its breadth and the largest collection of Oudolf's drawings ever published, but also for its inclusion of brand-new work, together with newly commissioned essays that place his work in context and offer fresh perspective on his career and significance. The book also includes gatefolds and tip-ins to explain key designs.


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Many communities in Ventura County At the second are beneath one-day-per-week outdoors watering restrictions, with exceptions for drip irrigation and hand-watering with a shutoff valve. Completely different parts of Ventura County Even have restrictions on frequency and timing Of outdoors watering. As in previous droughts, water purveyors are managing elevated softwares for incentives provided To commerce backyards with synthetic turf or other low-water-using panorama.
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Hydroseeding is the modern way of creating beautiful lush lawns in a shorter period of time and in a very controlled way to follow the shape of your lawn.
Hydroseeding is done by a professional spraying a mixture of water, seed, fertilizer and mulch on prepared ground under high pressure.
New lawns, run down lawns, dull lawns, problem rounds, hillside – hydroseeding is a great solution.
There are many benefits to choosing hydroseeding. With hydroseeding, grass grows much faster and more consistently, it’s protected from birds and the mix provides the seed with the best opportunity to grow by keeping moisture near the seed.
When comparing hydroseeding to a ready lawn, hydroseeding is faster to apply, it ensures quicker more even growth, and delivers needed moisture to the seed, so it is less likely to dry out.
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There is more to our homes than their indoor rooms and nothing emphasizes that more than spring’s arrival. As the season progresses, we increasingly find ourselves outside and quickly realize that is where we want to spend more time as the temperatures rise.
We also realize that we want the outside of our homes both beautiful and functional. This often means a bit of remodeling to achieve our ideal outdoors.
Decks, fences and gazebos
Decks can be big or small; single level or multi-level. They may be elevated or ground level, freestanding or right off the house. They can be the border of your pool. Your deck can also be made from a number of woods from pressure treated to composite.
A fence can also add to your home by providing a combination of privacy and panache. They come in a number of styles and a variety of materials including iron, aluminum, vinyl and wood.
You may also want to have a gazebo as the centerpiece of your yard. See our article this month on gazebos for ideas and what they can bring to your home.
When thinking about gardens, don’t restrict yourself to flowers. They are the heart of most gardens, but remember you can add style and flair with trellises and arbors.
Your yard needn’t have just one garden either. If you think of your yard as a space with a variety of enhanced areas, you might put in several smaller gardens, each with it’s own personality.
And don’t forget what a well-placed birdbath can do or the calming touch of a pond or water fountain.
A place to play
Your outdoor space isn’t restricted to simple sitting and enjoying the day. It’s also a place for play. Don’t neglect the kids – including the adult ones – when designing your outdoors.
Consider swings and playsets to give the young ones a place to play and enjoy their childhood. You may also consider a pool for the family.
And when thinking outdoor enjoyment, keep in mind you can also put in a hot tub or sauna.
There is so much you can do to enjoy your outdoors it’s hard to know where to start. You may even want to consider bringing the outside inside. As we mention in our article about revitalizing your bedroom, you can consider adding patio doors, including French doors (and not just for the bedroom).
The addition of a sunroom can truly bring the “outside inside” and give you the best of both worlds.
Let your imagination run wild! It’s quite likely you’ll come up with even more ideas for how to welcome the season with style and function for your outdoor life!


Dubai, known for its luxurious lifestyle and iconic landmarks, has always been a subject of fascination for travelers and tourists alike. One of the most striking features of this urban oasis in the desert is its magnificent lakes. However, many people wonder if these lakes are real or man-made creations. In this article, we will explore the truth behind the lakes in Dubai.
Man-made or Natural?
The lakes in Dubai are primarily man-made, although there are a few natural ones as well. Due to its arid climate and geographical location, water resources are scarce in the region. To create a sustainable water supply for both aesthetic and practical purposes, the government of Dubai embarked on an ambitious project to build artificial lakes.
The artificial lakes in Dubai are strategically designed to enhance the city’s urban landscape and provide recreational opportunities for residents and tourists. These lakes are typically constructed by excavating the desert soil and lining the cavity with waterproof membranes or clay to prevent water leakage. The water is then sourced from desalination plants, groundwater, or recycled wastewater.
Dubai is home to several iconic artificial lakes, such as the Burj Khalifa Lake, which surrounds the tallest building in the world. With its stunning fountain show, the Burj Khalifa Lake has become an iconic symbol of Dubai’s grandeur. Other notable artificial lakes include the Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and the Palm Jumeirah.
Despite being a desert city, Dubai is blessed with a few natural lakes as well. These lakes are fed by natural groundwater and are critical habitats for various flora and fauna. One such natural lake is Al Qudra Lake, located on the outskirts of Dubai. It has become a popular spot for birdwatching and camping, attracting nature enthusiasts from all over the world.
The Importance of Lakes in Dubai
Whether artificial or natural, lakes play a crucial role in the development and sustenance of Dubai. Here are a few reasons why the lakes in Dubai are essential:
- Aesthetics: The lakes enhance the visual appeal of the cityscape, providing a serene and picturesque atmosphere amidst the bustling urban environment.
- Recreation: Dubai’s lakes serve as recreational hubs, offering various water activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating.
- Environmental Balance: The lakes contribute to the ecological balance of the region by providing habitats for plants, animals, and migratory birds.
- Water Conservation: Dubai’s artificial lakes contribute to the conservation of water resources, as they are often filled with recycled or desalinated water.
In conclusion, while Dubai is mainly a desert city, it is home to both natural and artificial lakes. These lakes not only add to the city’s charm and beauty but also serve practical purposes such as providing water for recreational activities and preserving environmental balance. So, the next time you visit Dubai, rest assured that its mesmerizing lakes are a mix of nature’s wonders and human ingenuity.


A cabana will complete your backyard oasis. From classical to contemporary styles, summer gatherings await! Next to a pool or on it’s own, a cabana provides an upscale focal point in the yard.
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A cabana makes entertaining easy. A place to get out of the sun, gather around a fire pit, take a nap and enjoy the outdoors.
Our cabana designs serve as a focal point for your yard renovation, while incorporating ever needed storage, weatherproof space and shade. Whether it’s a pool house, a shed bar or a shade structure, our cabanas compliment your yard, creating a comfortable gathering place to relax and kick back with family and friends.
To assist you with the process of deciding on what style of cabana will work best in your yard, we’ve included architectural drawings and 3D models of our cabana designs. For each of these models, everything will be customized for you and we’ll design it together. From the size, to the roof line, windows, doors, siding options, dividing walls and serving windows . . . the choice is yours. Because we start with raw lumber, nothing is pre-determined. Each of our designs serves as a starting point for discussions. The end result will have your mark on it, as you work closely with our designer to achieve the look, functionality and ambiance that you’ve always wanted. And if there’s a design that you’ve seen that you really like, send us a picture and our designer will get in touch to discuss your project.
* Please click on the rotating cube to view the model sheds in 3D
A cabana is an investment that will pay off in enjoyment for years to come, while also adding long-term value to your property. As you’ll likely only do it once, let your ideas come to life! Create the environment that you’ve always wanted in your outdoor space. From various styles, to colours, exterior finishes, patio doors, serving windows, and lighting, make your yard an inviting place to come home to. Read a book under your shade structure, relax by a fire feature and gather with friends for an evening of food and fun.


Our Natural Surroundings… A River
A Fábrica da Luz is located in the Mao River Canyon surrounded by a forest of chestnuts, ash, oaks, hazelnuts, birches, vines and more. A wonderful environment where you can rest, indulge yourself in outdoor activities and enjoy the natural and historical heritage of the area. The facility is located along the Río Mao (Mao River), a major tributary of the Sil, running down from the Sierra de San Mamede. Right in our backyard, small waterfalls run through narrow passages, creating small pools where you can take a dip or simply take in the beauty of the river. Behind A Fábrica da Luz starts a wooden walkway that runs parallel to the River Mao. It is a short but spectacular route with awe-inspiring views. A work of landscape architect Isabel Aguirre, the “pasarela” takes you to the mouth of the River Sil where you will find a small natural beach and the beautiful village of Barxacova. The Fabrica is also a starting point for excursions to various points of interest nearby, like a plethora of hiking trails, the anthropomorphic tombs of San Vítor de Barxacova, many wineries, our Roman heritage, and much more.


Works in Progress
In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Works in Progress Administration, AMS has decided to restore our historic downtown park. AMS has met with the City of Artesia to discuss the need for preservation and restoration of Central Park, and both are currently working together to develop the scope of work for the project. AMS is currently contacting landscape architects to develop proposals for the project design. To date AMS has raised over $1,000 for future renovations to Central Park. November 10 and 11 Artesia MainStreet, Inc., in partnership with the City of Artesia, hosted a series of “Charrettes,” design planning meetings (pictured below), concerning Artesia’s Central Park. The feedback provided by local citizens guides the overall design and feeling of Central Park. Please direct questions or comments to the MainStreet office.
Derrick Floor: Pathway of Progress
AMS is currently working with Ellen Hopkins and John Etheridge on the design of this one-of-a-kind project. A wall to honor oil and gas pioneers and to reflect historic city growth as a result of oil and gas development activities will be erected in the Oil Patch Plaza. This wall, combined with the current Derrick Floor Bronze statue, will be a fitting tribute to our city's trailblazers. This privately funded project is currently being researched and is slated for completion in 2012.
City Hall Campus
During the Master Plan Update, AMS determined that maintaining City offices in the downtown area was a crucial element to a vibrant downtown, even though the current trend for communities is to relocate out of downtown. Over the last year, AMS has been working closely with the City of Artesia in developing a long-term development plan for their offices in the downtown area. AMS has recently contracted with architect Jose Zelaya to complete “Artesia City Hall Campus Study.” Mr. Zelaya will also be working with Scott Verhines and GC Engineering to complete the eight-month study. The project will consist of an urban design study, conceptual design, and schematic design of a potential “campus.” Each design phase will consist of analyzing the entire downtown area and stakeholder input in creating a downtown campus environment. Information to be utilized in the study will be the City of Artesia’s Space Needs Analysis Survey and a parking utilization study which is currently underway. AMS recently started the project with a “kick-off” meeting on August 11, 2008, with area stakeholders, to determine their vision for downtown. The architect and engineers are currently working on developing a design for the layout of the “campus” and will be presenting preliminary designs within the upcoming months. Upon acceptance by the City of Artesia for the layout design, Jose Zelaya will then begin designing all buildings and any additions to the campus concept, with final deliverables consisting of schematic drawings for the entire campus revitalization. The project was recently awarded funding by the 2009 New Mexico MainStreet Special Appropriation Funding in the amount of $130,000, and designs are expected to be complete by spring 2009.
Second and Texas Street Improvement
Phase I of Second and Texas is currently underway. Phase II is currently being researched for final design, phasing, and construction costs. AMS has received $110,000 in Capitol Outlay and $40,000 from the legislature to assist in the final design of Phase II. AMS is coordinating this project with the recent development of the “City Hall Campus Project.” The City of Artesia currently lists the 2nd and Texas Project as a priority on their ICIP (Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan) listing, and we hope to continue working with the city to secure funding for the project's completion within the near future.


Quiet and harmony envelop the space aroundConfluence, a biomorphic design, and zen mystery of natural inspiration. Like a reed of bamboo that channels water from rivers and brooks to pour it into a gentle, private stream, it calms and relaxes.
“Biomorphic design that delivers a Zen-like waterfall flow into your palms; a perfectly serene stream from the half-cut-bamboo style faucet.”
Confluence Over head shower
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LANDSCAPING IN COLORADO SPRINGS
A well-designed landscape in Colorado Springs should be appealing to the eye and welcoming. It needs to accent the home, paying attention to its location, features and function. We prefer a three-season approach, where something is ‘popping’ each season, going out in a blaze of color in the fall. This design approach allows you look forward to each season of your landscaping. You can check out our designs here.


Use Exterior Lighting in Adelaide to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
A home with exterior lighting in Adelaide deters unwelcome visitors by preventing them from approaching unnoticed. Exterior lighting also illuminates pathways and entertainment areas to keep guests on the right path and out of flower beds. You can enhance the night-time kerb appeal of your home with strategically-placed lights that illuminate architectural features and plantings. Decor Lighting has the lights and experience to help you keep the party going after dark. Contact us on (08) 8362 07 88 or email firstname.lastname@example.org to learn more today.
The Importance of Outdoor Lighting in South Australia
Illuminating the area around your home offers you multiple benefits besides lighting your patio for parties. Installing lighting strategically around your property allows you to see more of your yard – front, back and side.
- Create ambience. Highlighting architectural details and plantings or providing a light source for entertaining can provide the ambience you want for outdoor activities. Illuminating the front of your home improves kerb appeal and helps visitors navigate the path to the front door.
- Add security. Outdoor lighting in South Australia provides added security by allowing you to see unwanted visitors before they make it to a door or window. Outdoor lighting inhibits their ability to approach your home and deters their unwelcome intrusion.
- Illuminate pathways. Outdoor lighting in Adelaide provides illumination for pathways to help your guests safely navigate their way around the property. Keeping pathways lit reduces the chance for injury.
Common Mistakes People Make Regarding Outdoor Lighting in Adelaide
Adding outdoor lighting in South Australia requires a delicate balance and detailed eye to create the right atmosphere. Having your lighting installed professionally will ensure you have light where it offers the most benefits. For best results, avoid these common mistakes.
- Focusing too much on one area. Creating the right lighting design ensures you don’t have too much light in one area and not enough in another. Finding the right balance ensures enough light for pathways, entertaining, and security.
- Choosing the wrong lights. Not using LED lighting will require more lights to produce the desired illumination. LED lights use less energy, last longer, and provide a bright white light for greater illumination.
- Trying to install lighting yourself. Consulting with a lighting designer regarding your outdoor lighting in Adelaide ensures the right light fixtures are used in the right areas to achieve the look you desire. Most light fixtures must be professionally installed for safety, as well.
Working with a lighting designer will help you avoid costly mistakes such as installing too many lights or the wrong fixtures that won’t provide the light you desire.


In the heart of New York, where concrete meets green, AC Landscaping has emerged as a trailblazing force in landscaping, construction, and property maintenance. This industry leader sought to cultivate its digital presence to match the artistry and precision of its projects. With our construction company website design, Arete Soft Labs envisioned a landscape where aesthetics and technology harmonize. Our journey together has resulted in a bespoke website solution that encompasses a custom responsive design, a captivating photo gallery, seamless WordPress CMS integration, testimonials that speak volumes, and a “Request a Quote” form to capture all leads.
- Custom Responsive Website Design: AC Landscaping demanded a design that looks beautiful across all screens. Our custom responsive website design for landscaping companies’ experience, our team ensures that their website flourishes seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, offering an immersive experience to visitors.
- Photo Gallery to Showcase Projects: Landscaping is an art, and every project tells a story. We cultivated a photo gallery that not only showcases the beauty of AC Landscaping’s work but also inspires visitors with a visual symphony of green havens.
- WordPress CMS Integration: A thriving digital landscape demands robust content management. We skillfully integrated WordPress CMS, empowering AC Landscaping to effortlessly nurture their digital garden, from updating content to cultivating their online presence.
- Testimonials Section: Reputation blossoms in the soil of trust. The website features a dedicated testimonials section where clients can share their experiences, nurturing credibility and fostering trust among potential clients.
- Comprehensive “Request a Quote” Form: The first step towards a green haven is often a simple inquiry. We designed a comprehensive “Request a Quote” form that guides potential clients through the process, ensuring that their landscaping dreams take root with ease.
AC Landscaping’s digital landscape has blossomed with the same artistry and precision that define their real-world projects. With a custom construction company website design, we built their website with responsive design, an enchanting photo gallery, WordPress CMS integration, testimonials that bear testament to their excellence, and a comprehensive “Request a Quote” form, AC Landscaping is prepared to transform digital visitors into satisfied clients.
Project Key Features
- Custom Website Design
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- Photo Gallery to Showcase Projects
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Orange County National Panther Lake Course is everything you could want in a golf course. Playing over rolling meadows, through native pines, around and over wetlands, lakes, and up and down elevation changes of up to 60 feet, it is first and foremost a visual delight, reminding you that natural beauty is one of the main reasons you play golf and a major factor in deciding which course to play.
This course offers some of the best examples of natural beauty that Orlando area golf courses have to offer. One of the highlights is that there is no development on or around the course – a Florida golf course with no homes! You will likely encounter many native species of birds and wildlife during your round, which will be enjoyed in the most tranquil of settings.


DLG's Landscape Design is unrivaled in its ability to put your ideas and dreams into a scaled plan. From renovating an existing landscape, or a new installation to a new paver driveway or a full outdoor kitchen, let our Landscape Architect, Erik Staiger, create your dream outdoor environment from just a simple photograph of your property. From there DLG can create a digital 3dimensional walkthrough of your property that can only be rivaled by your imagination. Let our design team help you see everything you had hoped for and more from your outdoor space!
Residential - We believe that home life shouldn't just be limited to the indoors. Let us turn your yard into your new favorite "room". Complimenting our design team, is a truly talented installation department that will make dreams come to reality. The Landscaping Division is headed by JD Garletts who has a B.S. in Biology and who is also an ISA Certified Arborist. With an extensive knowledge of Landscape Design and Installation JD brings an educated and thoughtful perspective to your home project. With a variety of in house resources to build out a beautiful space, complete with furnishings and functionality to activate all areas of your property. Want to make the most of your investment? Let DLG install your next project and bring a whole new meaning to curb appeal.
Commercial - DLG has an expansive portfolio of commercial projects completed all over the southeast. Capable of managing and completing jobs locally or remotely, DLG has successfully completed jobs of all size and variety and is ready to take on your commercial project. Buying in volume promises the lowest prices to our customers. Bid preparation is done in days not weeks, making efficiency the name of the game when working under a deadline. Let DLG streamline your project with professional leaders and a diligent workforce. No matter the type of property or environment, we'll find creative solutions to make your ideals and wants happen. We strive to create systems within the design so that your newly designed environment can maintain itself as much as possible. Our goal is always to enhance not only the ascetics but to improve the quality of the land.


Brad and GVOL Board Members, 3/25/21
Dina, Ravi, Danielle, Ying, Sheela, and Karin are the GVOL Tree Planting Committee members. They have made great progress and will be reaching out to us with a Business Plan and Proposal shortly. As a reminder, the Tree Planting initiative alongside of Ashland on Athena and Odyssey was approved in 2019 for $35,000. Below is an update from the GVOL Tree Planting Committee and $1000.00 request for Arborist fee.
Committee Urgent Ask $1000.00 approval request for arborist consultation fee by the end of today 3/25.
Board members, please reply with acknowledgment.
I approve up to $1000.00 for the arborist consultation fee.
Brad, please review and sign the attached document for $1000.00
GVOL Tree Planting Committee Update:
Things are going well with the tree planting project for Athena/Odyssey and I wanted to provide you with an update.
Reviewed all past correspondence and reports from 2018-2019 including arborist reports, bids, and concerns from the HOA board, and met with the tree committee to set goals and strategize.
We contacted several nurseries, wholesalers, and landscapers.
Hired Mike Dunn, an independent, consulting arborist (only 387 nationwide) for an objective assessment of tree species and tree placement based on GVOL environment, budget, soil, specs, etc.
March 20 - Dina, Ravi, Danielle, and Ying met with Philip Grey, landscaper, and owner of a tree farm. Bid pending.
March 22 - Dina and Ravi met with Martin from ACE Landscaping. Bid $14,484.40.
March 22 - Danielle met with Disabotino. Bid pending should be ready 3/29.
March 26 @ 8:00 am Dina and Ravi to meet with Mike Dunn, consulting arborist.
March 26 @ 3:30 pm. Dina, Ravi, and Ying to meet with Frank Ruggerio from Ruggerio landscaping.
Anticipated date of all tree bid submissions is Wednesday, March 31. The tree planting goal is the end of April.
Once the planting project is completed, we will conclude Phase 1 of the GVOL Tree Planting Committee and Phase 2 will be communicated at another time.
GVOL Tree Planting Committee
In general supportive, but the one question I have is if we need to spend $1,000 on an arborist if we already have a few different landscaping companies making bids?
And if we do hire the arborist will we need to have the landscaping companies revise their proposals and bids based upon what the arborist comes back with?
Trying to better understand the sequencing here.
Hi Matt— you brought up a great question. It’s the committees intention to hire the arborist to provide a professional analysis of what species and spacing would be the best investment for accomplishing our goal along the Ashland border. There are different areas that vary in soil and water conditions— lower elevations tend to be wetter, some areas will require trees be planted on the slope of a hill creating a runoff environment, some areas are full of clay rather than topsoil etc.— by understanding what species would thrive better where, it will help us ultimately plant the right trees to help protect the investment as well as maximize efficiency (not having to deal with many trees having to be replaced due to improper planting or death). The arborist will also help educate us on what we need to do moving forward to ensure the trees reach their maximum maturity (feeding, watering, deer protection, etc.).
The goal is to use the arborist’s proposal to identify the tree species, quantities of each and define their location. We will then review the bids submitted by the landscapers and nursery owners which will include a breakdown of the cost per tree species and size (i.e. 4-5’ spruce vs. 6-8’ spruce) to negotiate and ultimately choose one company to purchase the trees from, execute the installation and provide a warranty.
I hope this helps answer your question and better clarifies the process the committee intends to follow regarding this project.
Please feel free to reach out with anything else!
Fellow Board members,
I am sending a presentation that has been stripped of company names in hope that we can begin to review everything by the facts during our meeting 4/8/21 … I am looking forward to reviewing everything collectively.
GVOL Board Members and Brad, 4/9/2021
Congratulations! Great work Tree Project Committee.
We had $35,000 approved by the GVOL Community and Board for the Trees Project and 24 trees were planted at the cost of $11,800. There is a remaining balance of up to $23,200 to plants in the trees alongside Ashland for Athena Court and Odyssey Drive. The Tree Project Committee was created to find three bids (best companies) to fulfill the remaining gaps between existing trees on HOA property.
Danielle on behalf of the Committee presented three bids and Company C was selected. Approval is contingent upon the following.
Vendor/Contractor needs to be registered/licensed/COI (Certificate of Liability for the HOA)
Provide space among trees as recommended by the Arborist, or the trees will die
Include Water Treatment, Fertilizer, and Deer Protective measure in the contract
Tree Committee to oversee the plantation of the trees and inspect the work to ensure it is completed and done right per contract
Keep the Board and Aspen up to date on the contract plan (where the trees will be planted/location, etc.), final price, timeline and # of trees
Please note: The final total price not to exceed $ 23,000
Let’s get this project completed this spring.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I'm happy to talk live. Thanks,


Le Moyne Recognized by Town of DeWitt for Recent Campus Projects
On Thursday, Jan. 24, the Town of DeWitt presented Le Moyne with its 2018 Award of Excellence for the renovations of the Events Center lobby and the Noreen Reale Falcone Library, along with landscaping of the baseball outfield wall.
The award read in part, “The modern and creative architectural design of the facilities compliments the overall improvements that Le Moyne has made to its campus over the past few years. The design for the center that was presented and implemented provided more than just a facelift of an older facility. Careful planning of the site amenities and pedestrian accesses greatly improved the presentation that Le Moyne now has made of its campus to the public. The town appreciates the partnership that the College has continued to forge in making this College a source of pride for the Town of DeWitt.”


Er, something like that anyway. Since I’m all about being a bit thrifty, I’ve been slow to get my front landscape beds finished. I wanted more dirt and then would cover the area in newspaper for a weed barrier, and then plant a host of other plants I want to get from Bluestone Perennials.
But, my thriftiness has come at a cost. Since it’s taking so long, the front beds keep sprouting weeds and grass galore! A couple of days ago, I started working on digging out the junk again and finally realized that I should probably just throw SOMETHING in the beds to at least take up some space to prevent the weeds from going hog wild in there. So, I called up a friend and we made a trip to Lowes to see what kind of plants they had on clearance.
I scored a bunch of Vinca, some pink Thyme, a significant amount of Salvia, and a couple of Zinnias. I figured I could pair all these with the two purple Coleus plants and another Salvia I got from the Spring plant swap and at least add some color to the bed.
That was just a small sampling of the plants I’d be working with for the area. I managed to get the plants for under $12 so I feel really good about the cost part of the endeavor, since I’m not exactly confident my thumb is green 😉 And these are special needs plants seeing as how they were on the clearance rack.
So I weeded out the bed….


13 April 2021
Maren Schabhüser illustrates chance for Deutsch Perfekt!
25 March 2022
Hannah Bailey has illustrated a garden throughout spring for Wildlife Trusts magazine’s ‘Wildlife Gardening’ feature. She will be returning throughout the year to make updated versions of the same garden in the different seasons.
Making sure all the important elements – a hedgerow, flower bed, pond, a crabapple tree, log pile, compost heap and lots of areas with long grass for the wildlife – were easily recognisable, Hannah said the main challenge was fitting in all of the detail. We think it looks bustling with life!
“It’s going to be fun to see how the garden grows and changes as the year goes by! Watch this space! “


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Raymond Realty's Ten X Habitat will transform the locality by creating a neighbourhood which has sustainability woven into aspirational living. By using the latest construction technologies and by deploying competent construction professionals, Capacit'e would construct a habitat that would have the potential to become the cornerstone of Integrated Townships. This project would be home to families who would experience functionally designed homes and sublime landscapes.
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Kevin Gray Design Group Inc. specializes in exceptionally designed and detailed residential projects. Starting with the creation of residential homes, residential estates, and the renovation or restoration of varied types of homes. Our knowledge extends to the relationships we maintain with artisans of every profession such as: interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and contractors.
Our strengths are both scholastic and realistic. Our staff is well educated in the origins of architecture and all its practical uses. With this background, we can assure clients a design that far surpasses the level frequently found in many other design firms. United with our strengths in design and project management, is our expertise in problem solving. We believe in an approach that is relative and responsive to the desires and discernment of our clients as well as being responsible to the environment and ecosystem
Our aspiration is to exceed our clients’ expectations. We recognize and are attentive to our clients’ vision by incorporating their design ideas and special needs so that the final design is everything our clients dreamed it would be.


The best types of perennials that live for an extended period cost a lot of money than the annuals. Many gardeners call them workhorses of the garden, and in the real sense, they are the best you can ever think of planting on your yard when it comes to summer or spring season. When you decide that you want to plant them on your garden, you will note that there will be a lot of factors you will consider starting from the location you live to the soil type.
How do you choose the right type of a perennial? It is a crucial question that needs you to look for its answers immediately you make up your mind that you want to plant these perennials on your garden. We have many types of perennials, and as a beginner, the sun loving perennials will be the best type that you should start with. Also, before you prepare to plant these perennials, you should remember that if you live where the winters are too cold, the roots of some perennials will perish. Let us know some of the factors that should be considered when buying or choosing the best perennial plant.
The Type of Soil
The type of soil in your area will determine the a perennial you will choose to plant. But it is has been confirmed that most of these perennials grow in well-drained soil. You should look for that type of soil that does not stay wet for long. Also, it will be essential if you get to learn the growing stages of these plants before you plant them. For you to know the exact type of soil you have in your area, you can decide to use a shop-bought soil tester.
When Do You Want Them to Flower?
You can be the determinant when it comes to the flowering of perennials. Even though most gardeners do not spend most of the time on their garden until the days get lighter and warmer, you should at least know when you want your garden to flower. If your gardening space is limited, it will be wise if you avoid choosing early spring flowering perennials.
Types of Flower Colors
When it comes to color selection, you will find that most men do not differentiate the various types of colors. In this case, as a man, when you are making this choice, it will be hard, and you will need to be guided accordingly. But a simple guide is that when you are selecting the type of colors you may need, it will be essential if you consider going for those perennials that can produce the best flower colors that will match with the exterior design of your house.
When you are choosing your favorite type of perennials, you need to understand that they come in all sizes and shapes. We have the short types that spread all over and the tall one that can grace the back of a border. In other words, these perennials grow at different rates. When you are making your choice, choose depending on your needs.


The Rancho San Lucas Private Resort Community has been designed with the participation of some of the most recognized names in master-plan, architecture, landscape and golf course design, like HKS Architects and Greg Norman Golf Course Design, to create a community where every element enhances the beauty of the land and provides spaces to live life at its fullest.
Solmar Group is a family business and as such it is based on solid values and principles, which revolve around hard work, honesty and excellence in every enterprise. Established in 1973 the group includes five all-suite resorts including top accolade earning resorts like Playa Grande, Solmar Suites and Grand Solmar at Land’s End.
Solmar Group is committed to maintaining the original vision and pioneering spirit that constitute the foundation of the group. Rancho San Lucas is the culmination of a dream for a piece of land that has been part of the group for more than four decades and now will become the crowning jewel in the Solmar Group family.
The original Rancho San Lucas master plan was conceptualized by PDC-PBR, a planning, design and environmental research firm with projects in the U.S., Mexico, Spain and China. The firm’s superior reputation is based on a creative design approach that reflect the realities of economic development, jurisdictional controls of approval and responsiveness to environmental sensitivities.
LandDesign Inc. has joined the team for the fine-tuning and implementation of the Rancho San Lucas master plan. With more than 70 years of cumulative involvement and expertise, LandDesign’s approach to design includes and embraces environmental consciousness, and the social and cultural aspects of the present and future community.
Greg Norman Golf Course Design
For over 25 years Greg Norman Golf Course Design has worked around the world to design and build golf course projects that meet the highest standards of creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Greg Norman Golf Course Design and their team of design professionals take their direction and mission from Greg Norman himself. The combination of the privileged topography at Rancho San Lucas and Greg Norman’s passion for sustainable golf course design make it an ideal scenario for a distinct course unlike any other in Cabo.
MASTER PLAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
The Design Studio of Michael McKay brings together a group of professionals who have practiced together for over thirty-six years, in twenty-five different countries. Looking at the variety of constructed projects over the last number of years, it is apparent that the design of each project is based on a set of elements unique to each specific project, culture and environmental setting. The studio’s firm believe in a responsibility to design projects with environmental awareness to respect natural systems and environments, provide benefit to the environment through proper selection of materials and design, and ‘sit lightly upon the ground’ make then a perfect addition to the Rancho San Lucas team.
RESORT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The trajectory of HKS, Inc. dates back to the early 40s and ever since they have set the bar for architectural design and innovation. Their hospitality architecture is designed to encourage and allow guests to dive in and truly experience a place. HKS is known for designing spaces and places where people long to return, places that have enhanced their stay. They have earned numerous awards for their designs and their talent is now part of the team that will create an extraordinary resort experience at Rancho San Lucas.
RESORT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
A distinguished Texas based landscape architecture and planning firm with more than 140 professionals working on projects at all scales around the world. Their focus in the hospitality industry landscaping has given Grand Solmar at Land’s End its distinctive style. Now they join the Rancho San Lucas team to enhances the surrounding environment and create unforgettable places that connect people and nature while expressing the Rancho San Lucas story in each detail.
THE VILLAS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Melzer, Deckert & Ruder Architects, Inc. (MDR, Inc.) has consistently integrated environmental and energy efficient benefits into their design solutions for close to 20 years and has designed LEED equivalent projects around the world. They join the Rancho San Lucas team with their innovative approach to architectural design to create durable, sustainable and inspiring homes at The Villas at Rancho San Lucas.
NORMAN ESTATES ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Gran Vision Design
Established in 1996 Gran Vision Design (GVD) is a firm dedicated to the development of architectonic construction and development projects, encompassing every area of design from concept development to construction. With 20 years experience in Baja the firm has participated in some of the best known developments in the area like Villas del Mar, Esperanza and El Dorado and now GVD brings its knowledge of the area and experience in high-end construction to the most exclusive subdivision in Rancho San Lucas.