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On a cold day at winter’s finish, flowers could also be few but flocks of native birds could also be feasting at our backyard smorgasbord. Late winter and early spring are the toughest occasions for birds to search out meals in suburban settings, however even small gardens can supply each meals and shelter.
As homes exchange forests and tidy lawns and fruitless timber exchange native vegetation, habitat shrinks. By planting a mattress and breakfast for native birds, we are able to considerably offset habitat loss. When designing gardens for birds, it helps to assume like one. A brand new ebook, “What It’s Like To Be A Hen,” by David Allen Sibley (of birder fame), is a useful and engaging information.
As gardeners, we’re able to make necessary choices about native vegetation already in place round our properties and constructing websites. Wholesome stands of native fruiting timber and shrubs nourish and help native birds and lots of different creatures. Let’s consider carefully earlier than changing them with non-natives and sterile expanses of lawns that do not nourish anyone. When suburban sprawl and extreme tidiness mix, the final remnants of the wild vanish. With out secure locations to stay, birds and different creatures undergo starvation and better demise charges.
Fortuitously, even small suburban yards supply the chance to make a constructive distinction. By creating privateness screening with layered perimeter plantings, we additionally present purposeful chicken habitat. Pure, unclipped hedges supply many locations for birds to construct secure nests and conceal from cats. Oregon wax myrtle, California lilac, crimson twig dogwoods, and Western mock-orange are lovely screening vegetation that present plentiful chicken safety and don’t want shearing. Tightly clipped hedges aren’t helpful, since dense foliage prevents chicken penetration. Should you choose a extra groomed look, prune vegetation evenly to emphasise their pure shapes. Keep away from fixed pruning by choosing vegetation that mature to an acceptable dimension. This easy idea makes much less be just right for you and is way much less irritating for the plant.
After we mingle native shrubs, annuals and perennials with our favourite ornamentals, we might nourish tons of of birds all year long. For these with the biggest flowers and fruit, verify your favourite nursery for decorative choices of hardy natives. For an in depth record of native and regional nurseries that characteristic natives, seek the advice of the now-classic Landscaping for Wildlife within the Pacific Northwest by Russell Hyperlink.
Slacking can also be useful: After we delay backyard cleanup till early spring, we might host birds, bees and butterflies in addition to useful bugs that lay eggs in folds of fallen leaves or make nests in hole grasses. Even a tiny strip of “wildness” can harbor tons of of bugs, which make up the majority of birds’ diets. Since over 99% of these bugs are benign or outright useful, they assist battle pests with out harming water, air, or soil high quality.
We’re even constructing higher soil by delaying backyard cleanup as a result of as leaves brown off, they switch vitamins saved of their foliage to their roots. When vegetation compost in place, the soil good points pure fertilizer that nourishes subsequent yr’s blooms and fruit. After we be taught to assume like a chicken, we might chill out our concepts about what makes a backyard look lovely, since birds revel as a lot in backyard disarray as in pure areas with tangled underbrush, fallen branches and rotting logs. Better of all, gardens that help wildlife might be simply as soothing and comforting to people, particularly when many people are confined to our properties. Preserving firm with birds and different critters helps remind us that we too have a spot in nature.
Contact Ann Lovejoy at 413 Madrona Approach NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 or go to Ann’s weblog at http://www.loghouseplants.com/blogs/greengardening/ and go away a query/remark.
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In the world of landscaping, where nature meets artistry, Stilescapes Landscaping has long been revered for their transformative designs and impeccable craftsmanship. Now, as they embark on a new digital journey, we at Your Web Pro are thrilled to unveil their brand-new website—a digital oasis that beautifully showcases their passion for creating outdoor havens of serenity and beauty.
A Seamless Blend of Form and Function:
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the new Stilescapes Landscaping website is a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence. From the moment visitors arrive, they are greeted by a stunning visual landscape that reflects the beauty of the natural world and the artistry of Stilescapes’ designs. With intuitive navigation and user-friendly features, exploring the website is a seamless experience that captivates the senses and inspires the imagination.
Showcasing the Beauty of Nature:
At the heart of the Stilescapes Landscaping website lies a gallery of breathtaking projects—a showcase of the company’s innovative designs and masterful craftsmanship. From lush gardens and tranquil water features to inviting outdoor living spaces, each project is presented with striking imagery and detailed descriptions that convey the passion and creativity behind every Stilescapes creation.
A Testament to Collaboration and Innovation:
The launch of the new Stilescapes Landscaping website is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. From the initial concept to the final execution, the team at Your Web Pro worked closely with Stilescapes to bring their vision to life, ensuring that every aspect of the website reflects the company’s values, aesthetic, and commitment to excellence.
As the sun sets on the digital horizon, a new dawn emerges for Stilescapes Landscaping—a beacon of inspiration and beauty in the ever-changing landscape of the internet. With their new website, crafted with care and expertise by Your Web Pro, Stilescapes invites visitors to explore a world where nature and artistry converge, and where dreams of outdoor paradise become a reality. So, come wander through the digital gardens of Stilescapes Landscaping, and let the beauty of nature inspire your imagination.
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Cannon Hall’s lakes transformed to former Georgian glory
Over the last year, Barnsley Museums have worked with contractor, Ebsford Environmental to carefully desilt the parks historical lakes, transforming them back to their Georgian splendour. Alongside the visual improvements, work was undertaken to improve the water quality to encourage more aquatic habitats and increase local biodiversity.
Low impact machinery and in water technology was used to remove the build-up of silt from the watercourse. The project resulted in zero landfill. Over 17300m3 of silt was removed and used to restore the banks, improve the grassland and nourish the soil.
The transformation involved the whole community and over 300 volunteer hours were undertaken. Visitors, local job seekers, community groups and Barnsley Council employees helped to erect fencing and plant the new banks. Volunteers will also help to monitor and maintain the transformed landscape.
Now completed the lakes have seen an improvement in water quality and local biodiversity. They will also play a crucial role in helping to reduce the risk of future flooding.
The water restoration is just part of the wider £3 million renovation Parks for People project, which has been made possible by the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund. During the next two years, key features of the parkland including buildings and pathways will be restored to their former glory.
Visitors to the top Yorkshire attraction will see work being conducted in the grounds at various stages of the project; however, the hall, park and gardens will remain open throughout the work.
The team at Cannon Hall who can regularly be found in the park and gardens welcome any questions about the project and the many volunteering opportunities and events scheduled for the coming months.
Cllr Roy Miller, Cabinet Spokesperson for Place, said: “Visitors are now able to take in the serene beauty of these once forgotten lakes and appreciate the original Georgian vision and vistas which have been brought back to life. We're excited to see the project well and truly underway and hope the incredible transformation will place Cannon Hall Park and Gardens firmly on the tourist map.”
Nick Hartley, Managing Director Ebsford Environmental said: “It has been a pleasure to be involved in the restoration of the Cannon Hall lakes.
“Over the past few months, Ebsford has reshaped and restored the formerly eroding banks while improving water quality and in turn the habitats for local biodiversity. 20,000 plants and 300 volunteer hours later we are proud to say we have completed this scheme with minimal impact on the environment, visitors and the wider community.
“This is one of the largest and potentially most complex projects Ebsford have ever undertaken locally. I think it is an incredible achievement and congratulations to all those involved in what has been an immensely satisfying process to restore such a treasured attraction.
“We will be monitoring conditions of the lakes over the coming months to assess the benefit of these enhancements on the wildlife. We look forward to watching the plants establish, and the site transform further into the spring.”


Deciding to place in an outdoor firepit is a huge endeavor. It will include long periods of work. Building an outdoor firepit is great however. A very much planned firepit can make any back yard simply pop. It gives an extraordinary social affair territory to gatherings of loved ones. Before you snatch your digging tool however and fire uncovering the yard what about requiring a couple of moments to learn one piece of how to assemble outdoor firepit: material choice.
We should take a gander at the essentials of a firepit. In its most straightforward structure it is simply an opening in the ground. Odds are you’ll need something somewhat prettier than that however. So working from the back to front here are a portion of the materials you can utilize when sorting out some way to assemble outdoor firepit.
Whenever you’ve burrowed the opening you have 2 choices, remaining characteristic or a liner. Both have benefits and weaknesses. Leaving the pit uncovered sets aside you time and cash. The greatest weakness to this strategy is that any rainstorm can clean out the sides of the pit and make it temperamental.
Assuming you’ve chosen to line the firepit, you have a couple of choices.
The least expensive strategy is to empty rock into the opening and press it into the sides. It is a modest reasonable approach to guarantee appropriate seepage.
The most costly alternative is to blocks and concrete the whole opening, while at the same time leaving channel openings in the base. It is an appealing arrangement, and you’ll never need to stress over one of the sides cleaning out.
Whenever you’ve sorted out exactly how to manage the opening, we should take a gander at some enlivening edging. Again you can pick to simply leave the sides uncovered.
Leaving a vast opening in the ground likely is not the best thought, somebody could outing and fall into the pit. So here are some edging alternatives going again from least to generally costly.
Utilize the soil that you uncovered from the pit to fabricate an embankment around the edge of the pit.
Like with leaving the opening unlined, you’ll need to stress over wash out.
The following technique is to put enormous adjusted stones around the edge. The Fire Baskets can get costly however you’ll just several dozen to polish off the edge.
Stacked common flagstones work incredible too yet you’ll require substantially more material. Moving away from regular stone you can decide to edge with bended solid pavers. The most costly choice again is to block in the whole firepit. Like with the block lined pit, you will simply expand the blocks up out of the opening and along the perimeter.


Milanofiori Nord was born with the aim of being a neighborhood on a human scale, of high environmental quality, where architecture and landscape will live closely together. In addition to respecting sustainability criteria in terms of composition, technology and materials (green building, solar panels) it also provides for the enhancement of existing wooded areas. This is the set of four building complexes, designed by the Designed by Erick van Egeraat studio in Rotterdam. They are the most representative and visually striking architectural part of the Milanofiori Nord project.
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Redecorating this weekend? Consider the trend for the landscape. An earthy, organic palette reminiscent of stormy seas and lonely meadows is going to be filling homes this year and we love it.


The condo building on Macdonald Street will soon receive a brand new facelift as part of a $1.2 billion project to modernize and renovate the historic building, according to a release from the city of San Francisco.
The project is the result of a five-year collaboration between the city and the Macdonald’s Development Company.
The facelifts will also include the installation of solar-powered lighting systems and other improvements to the interior space.
According to the release, the project is designed to achieve a total of $3.3 million in savings for the city.
The city also plans to invest an additional $2 million toward the facelifting of the property’s exterior.
In addition to the facels, the city has identified the renovation of the exterior of the Macdonks building as a priority, as well as the addition of new landscaping and landscaping work to the property.
The Macdonald building is located at 928 Davenmont St., between Market and Daven Streets.
It is located within a large industrial park that is bounded by Market Street and Dauphin Street.


Willow is very adaptable, in the UK climate it will survive almost
anywhere. It will tolerate some shade, but grows best in bright
sunshine, and will grow on moist, dry or fertile sites as well as in
poor soil. This plant will actually improve poor soil and
clean polluted sites. But the more fertile and moist the soil is, the
better the plants will grow.
Always plant in the winter. Water occasionally if there is a dry summer
in the first year.
The amount of soil preparation depends very much on the time available,
controlling weeds in the first 2 years is very important
to allow cuttings to establish effectively. Ideally prepare the soil by
digging over and clearing all weeds, however using a sheet to cover the
ground and kill weeds will work nearly as well as cuttings can be
planted through the membrane. For best results the membrane should be a
tough woven material which is water permeable. The membrane increases
soil temperature and retains water during dry periods. Thin sheets will only last a year but
tougher ones can last over 5 years.
The ideal time for planting is early December to the end of March,
however depending on the weather and location it is usually fine well
into April. Cuttings or rods should ideally be planted immediately but
if this is not possible they should be stored in as cool and shady a
place as can be found. Cuttings are pushed (through hole made in
membrane if used) into the soil leaving about 7-10cm above the
surface, rods should have ideally minimum of 15cm below the
surface. If the ground is hard it may be necessary to use a metal bar to
help make a hole for the willow to be pushed into. The cuttings must
also be planted the correct way up with the buds pointing upwards.
Spacing depends on why you are planting the willow, if a hedge or
barrier of some sort they can be planted as close as 30cm apart,
however if you are letting them grow into trees you may want to plant
them 3-6m apart. If growing for fuel over a 4-6 year cycle,
then 2m is more appropriate.
stated earlier the most effective method of weed control is to plant the
cuttings or rods through a tough woven water permeable membrane (I can
supply). This is very effective and ensure the plants can get
established with minimal further work. Helping both weed control and
keeping moisture in.
Weeding by hand is very labour intensive and only practical if there are
a relatively small number of plants, it is however of course very


It’s been a long time since I visited the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. They’re a must-visit in the Ann Arbor area—three conservatories, a large bonsai collection, tended gardens, walking paths and more, all for just a minimal parking fee.
The gardens have plenty of color and visual interest for visible-light photography, but I wanted to see what they would look like in infrared. I used Kolari Vision’s IR Chrome Lite in the conservatories and K665 IR outside. I decided to stick with video; the following are stills from the finished result.


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Tree Growing Services
Whether you’re taking into consideration growing a tree for visual value, color, or future requirements, a Limbwalker is a solution that can help you accomplish the ideal search for your yard. Utilizing their years of experience and also know-how, Limbwalkers establish the very best area for your tree and establish the right plant for your home. They evaluate the website, rooting, above space, as well as ecological conditions prior to making a referral for a specific tree species. If you desire a certain sort of tree, it’s finest to hire a professional arborist. An arborist recognizes with the expanding conditions of your area as well as can aid you select the appropriate one for your home. While it’s tempting to select your own tree, a specialist can give you guidance that will fit your distinct requirements as well as way of life. Furthermore, they can provide a warranty on your new tree. If it doesn’t meet assumptions, the company will replace it at no cost. A professional arborist has the expertise required to choose the excellent tree. They will certainly help you select the most effective one and also install it properly. They will also supply recommendations and suggestions on just how to care for it later. They will certainly also assist you select the best type of soil for your brand-new tree. They will take care of whatever from the preliminary growing to upkeep once the tree is developed. After the installation, the owner is accountable for preserving the trees. If you intend to keep them healthy and also attractive, you’ll require to stay on par with their upkeep. A qualified arborist will certainly understand which kind of tree is best for your residential property. If you have no suggestion what sort of tree to choose, a qualified arborist can assist you with this procedure. The most effective time to grow a tree is during inactivity. This indicates that you need to pick the planting period when trees will certainly be inactive. Throughout inactivity, it will certainly have fewer pests and various other risks than during the growing season. During this time around, you will certainly make sure to have a healthy and balanced root system. During the growing period, trees will certainly have the ability to endure summertime warmth and moisture better. If you need to grow a tree, do it throughout the dormant season. Fall and also spring are optimal times to plant trees. The dirt is damp and also cold in the summer, and it is very important to keep the soil moist. The dirt requires to be prepared to get the brand-new tree. You can prepare the ground as well as include compost to the website. Nonetheless, if you don’t have the time to do this, a professional arborist can do it for you.


This 18th-century building stands in the town of El Escorial. It was built between 1771 and 1775 to a design by Juan de Villanueva, one of the most important architects of the Spanish neoclassical school. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1931.
It is surrounded by two gardens, one at the front and another at the rear, connected by a pair of gateways of Tuscan columns. The tastes in palatial design of the era may be seen in its fountains, lakes, waterfalls, promenades and boxwood hedges. It also features a large area of surrounding parkland wooded with local species such as oak and holm oak, imported varieties including sequoia and Spanish fir, and typical garden trees.


As we head into the fall and winter seasons here in Squamish with those moody dark nights it is the perfect time to bring your outdoor space to life with stunning light designs.
Borealis Landscape Lighting is a newly established business here in Squamish, with a passion for creative outdoor lighting designs. They are a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to transforming your landscape and home into a breathtaking and inviting oasis after the sun goes down.
They understand that outdoor lighting is not just about illumination, but also about creating ambiance, enhancing safety and security as well as showcasing the beauty of your property. With their expertise in design, installation and maintenance they can help you to achieve the perfect lighting solutions tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Whether you have a residential yard or a commercial property, they take pride in designing a lighting system that maximizes the potential in your outdoor space and creating a stunning visual impact.
We also love that they are committed to implementing eco-friendly practices like using energy-efficient LED fixtures and bulbs, which helps to save on energy costs as well as reducing our environmental footprint. Additionally, we love their dark sky compliant techniques, ensuring that the natural beauty of the dark skies in the Sea to Sky are showcased perfectly, this means that you can leave your backyard lights on while soaking in the hot tub and still see the stars!
If you are interested in getting your yard ready for those little trick or treating goblins and ghouls this Halloween season, reach out to Borealis Landscape Lighting!
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When it comes to transforming your Outdoor Space into a captivating haven, Garden Outdoor Lighting is critical in turning your outdoor space into an inviting and enchanting oasis. This not only adds to the aesthetics of your garden, but also provides functional Lighting on warm Summer nights and cozy outdoor get-togethers.
In this article, we’re taking a look at Outdoor Garden Lighting and introducing you to some great Outdoor Lighting options from Ecobrite LED.
Why Garden Lighting Matters
Garden Outdoor Lighting serves both aesthetic and functional purposes:
Enhancing Your Garden Design: Strategically placed Garden Lights can enhance your landscape, drawing attention to elements like Plants, Trees or Flowerbeds. It gives your Garden more depth and dimension, making it visually pleasing, especially at night.
Safety and Security: Properly lit pathways, steps and entrances prevents you from slipping or tripping on unexpected hazards, as well as discouraging would-be criminals. With LED Outdoor Garden Path Lights, you can enjoy your Garden and outdoor space at night without any worry.
Entertaining In Your Garden: Light up your Outdoor Spaces with Garden Lights and entertain your guests. This space is perfect for hosting late-night parties, dinning under the stars well into the night, or simply relaxing and lounging.
There are many different types of Garden Lighting available that cater to different design styles and needs.
1. Paving Lights:
In addition to that, the lights are also perfect to outline pathways and driveways. They safely guide guests through the Garden, making it even more enticing to share your outdoor space.
Types of Garden Lighting
2. Outdoor Spotlights:
Garden Spotlights can be recessed into surfaces and are waterproof. They illuminate decks and patios for functional and atmospheric lighting.
3. Wall Lights:
Outdoor Wall Lights provide both decorative and practical lighting, enhancing the design of your Garden or Outdoor Space, while lighting up key areas. Wall Lights are also great for security and helps deter would be criminals.
4. Flood Lights & Security Lights:
- Security Lights are usually equipped with Motion Sensors that detect movement and illuminate the area when needed, providing an additional layer of security to your home.
- Flood Lights are very powerful wide-beamed lights that can cover large areas of your outdoor space, which makes them perfect for improving visibility and safety in outdoor spaces. They also help with deterring potential intruders.
5. Water Resistant Outdoor Lighting:
Water Resistant lighting fixtures are designed to withstand exposure to the elements such as Rain, Snow, and Humidity, without compromising their functionality or safety.
Outdoor Garden Lighting typically comes with an IP (Ingress Protection) rating that indicates its level of protection against moisture. For example, an IP65 – Rated fixture is Dust-tight and protected against Water jets, making it suitable for most outdoor environments.
We also offer Water-Resistant Garden Lights that contain an IP Rating ranging from (IP43 – IP65) in a variety of designs.
Garden Lighting Tips
To Make The Most Of Your Garden Lighting:
2. Choose the Right Colour Temperature: Warmer colour temperatures give a homey feel (around 2700K), while cooler temperatures give a clean, modern look (around 4000K).Select the temperature for your garden’s vibe.
3. Use Timers or Sensors: Use timers or Motion sensors to Control your Garden lights effectively. This means they’re only on when they are needed, helping you save energy costs.
Our Final Thoughts..
Whether you’re looking to create a cozy nook or showcase your Garden’s beauty, the right garden lighting can make it all possible. Explore EcoBrite LED’s Outdoor Lighting products to find the perfect fixtures for your Garden. Illuminate your Garden with style, security and energy efficiency using our range of Outdoor Sensor Lights, Exterior Wall Lights, Paving Lighting and more
We’d like to hear your thoughts or any tips & tricks you may have on Garden Lighting or Design? Leave a comment below.


REAP works in small scale farming, market gardening, agroforestry and reforestation. We promote this by offering tools for groups and individuals to become better land stewards. Our work involves education, research and development offering ideas that work with Biodynamics, Agroecology, organic IPM, Permaculture Design and treating the land as a living organism.
Frank Holzman has spent most of his life working in various agricultural projects around the world. His book, Radical Regenerative Gardening and Farming, talks about land stewardship and offers inspiration to gardeners and other horticulturists. Meanwhile, over on his blog, he talks about everything from plant biology to horticulture therapy for disabled veterans, and check out Frank's résumé.
About Tierra Sonrisa Garden
We started to develop this land in 2010 with a plan for developing it in strategic stages. The idea is to take this old abandoned hay field of primarily Bermuda and Johnson grass and create it into a balanced ecosystem that supports life and food for many. It is also being set up as an outdoor classroom.
The plan is to develop appropriate technology and demonstrate other ideas that cater to small scale sustainable farming. It starts and ends with the soil. Tierra Sonrisa Garden currently contains 50 one hundred square foot beds, about thirteen fruits, a grape arbor with 36 wine grapes, and roughly 30 to 35 different types of cut flowers (hence the name Tierra Sonrisa, "smiling earth" garden). We use agroecology, Biodynamic/French Intensive methods, Permaculture Design principles that emulate nature. WWW.Tierrasonrisagarden.com.


Annamaria Ajmone, choreographer and dancer, triggers the transformation of a space into a place that becomes a den, a refuge, a territory of passage. A "nomadic" performance to transform open spaces into temporary dwellings, creating "other" landscapes that intersect, creating temporal overlaps and Sconfinamenti.
A dynamic and sophisticated performance that rethinks the stage layout in relation to landscapes or architecture and where the spectator is taken on a whirlwind journey of proximity, dance, sound and listening.
There is no possibility of embodying anything except own body.
By and with Annamaria Ajmone
Music Palm Wine
Costumes Jules Goldsmith
Technical direction Giulia Pastore
Production CAB 008
Coproduction Cango / Umano - Cantieri internazionali sui linguaggi del corpo e della danza
With the support of Regione Toscana e MiC - Ministero della Cultura
In collaboration with MUSE - Museo delle Scienze di Trento e Teatro della Toscana


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By Karen Pasco
Creating a number of outdoor rooms means now summer has arrived, the family that lives in this Canterbury home can practically live outside.
For Dave and Jacqui Williams and daughters Grace and Amber, the creation of a variety of “rooms” at their Ladbrooks home, just south of Christchurch, enables them to make the most of the long and balmy days.
“The Canterbury weather is so unpredictable, so we developed different areas for all the wind directions, this has us outside enjoying the surroundings instead of the family being inside on computers and in front of the TV,” Jacqui says. “The areas have also been made big enough to accommodate large gatherings of friends and family. Being in a country location it’s nice for people just to come and enjoy.”
Pathways, alcoves, immaculate gardens, petanque court, hedging, children’s play zone and even a woodland area have all been incorporated into the design. In all, 25,000 plants have been set into the gardens. Chairs have been tucked into private and more exposed places, so people can sit back and enjoy the results achieved through the hard work and imagination of this family.
“We firstly started our five acres of gardens in 2004 and then four years later built the house. We initially approached two of Christchurch’s leading designers to complete our design.
It was 2008 and the building boom was on, we got no response from the designers so we did it ourselves and had a landscape company check our ideas and put in the permanent structures. We have always done our plant plan.”
The most utilised space is the area just surrounding the house. Here there is a shaded lounge area, swimming pool and spa and an outdoor dining alcove complete with pizza oven and barbecue.
It is here there have been make your own pizza nights, rotisserie roast birthday dinners, children’s pool parties and the annual New Year’s Eve celebration which includes the tightly contested cricket game on the expansive front lawn.
These memories have been made because of the adaption of the outer space, a space which only five years ago was a sheep paddock. Creating areas for people to each do what they want, while still being conveniently close to each other.
The inclusion of an outdoor lighting and integrated sound system means the day easily stretches into night for those afternoon gatherings which just keep on going.
However this is a project that is never finished. There is now mention of a fire pit near the petanque court and a new dining area tucked around the corner which will completely evade the persistent north-westerly wind as well as a water feature and pond with a jetty – more spaces to ensure they make the most of their outdoor living.


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Median Improvement Plans
May 20, 2019
During the Annual Homeowner’s Meeting in March 2019 we discussed a project to improve the landscaping and design of the esplanades along Wilcrest Drive. It was unanimously agreed among all Annual Meeting attendees to move forward with this project.
September 26, 2019
As a part of the WOC’s Wilcrest Esplanade Beautification Project, phase one will consists of removing dying, hazardous trees as well as saplings/underdeveloped/undesirable trees, random shrubs, old concrete footings PLUS removing dead wood as well as trimming/pruning ALL of the oaks & crepe myrtles that will be retained in all of our 21 medians. Once this work is complete, our design committee will have an accurate look at the gaps that will need to be filled-in with new trees and/or landscaping.
This phase one work is planned to happen by the end of 2019. Stay tuned for our plan for additions to the medians to be installed later in 2020 (after the heat of the summer & once the special assessment has been collected in full.) We are also anticipating some street panel replacements to happen on Wilcrest through our District G council office so we are planning our median work to avoid this timing as well. Further design discussion is planned for our annual meeting.
March 23, 2020
Phase 1 (removals) in 21 medians was completed back in late Dec/early Jan. Design plans for phase 2 (Fall 2020 installation) are included below for resident’s review. NOTE: WOC will be investing in a number of mature oak trees in some of our medians thus we will be buying in bulk to receive a volume discount. We are planning to extend our discounted tree prices to homeowners who wish to take advantage of this pricing for their own personal lots at their own personal costs for Fall 2020 front yard tree installations. Details to come.
March 25, 2020
Please see the attached link for esplanade drawings


The projects of Lemniskade Projects attracted quite some attention over the past few years. Patch22, the tallest wooden building in the Netherlands, earned prizes in every category. It won both national and international architecture awards, as well as awards in the areas of sustainability, structural design and real estate development.
The GoThe Golden Pyramid 2018, the biannual Dutch state prize for excellence in commissioning work in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, infrastructure and physical planning, was awarded to Lemniskade Projects in September 2018. During the award ceremony in The Hague, Minister Ollongren explained why: “This client stayed true to its own ideals and managed to realize those completely. The winner of the ‘Golden Pyramid’ lifts the sustainability of urban development to the next level.”


Brisbane is a stunning place. It has fantastic structure showcasing the European influences as well as the cutting-edge influences of structure. The CBD and Story Bridge are masterpieces of metallic. Beautiful flora line the walkways of South Bank Park. In complete bloom you are within the center of a digital paradise even when you are taking walks at the heart of the town. The City is situated on the bank of the Brisbane River. The emerald water displays the sun like tiny diamonds on its surface it’s miles a sight that can’t be equaled in beauty CBD flower.
You can convey domestic the splendor that you so appreciate with the assist of a lawn that works well inside the eco-gadget. Although there are foreign species of plants on the way to work with a Brisbane Garden, you may need to try out indigenous vegetation to create your Garden to thrive inside the unique Brisbane weather and surroundings.
Some of the blessings of using indigenous vegetation to your lawn are that it works properly with the herbal climate of the garden. You do no longer need to create synthetic means of survival for the plant. You do away with the need for the creation of inexperienced homes.
Because of edition and evolution, the sources had to assist a plant from foreign environment thrive are loads extra vast compared to the resources of vegetation found inside the local areas. For instance, some foreign plant life need more sun than Brisbane can provide. The identical is going with rain and flora. Plants from out of doors of Brisbane may additionally need greater watering as compared to a plant indigenous to the area. Remember that your lawn is constructed to ultimate and when you have to compensate an excessive amount of for the environment, then, the ones expenses can upload up.
Some of the indigenous plant life you could use range depending on the conditions you are planting them in. After all, there are a multitude of conditions that one can enjoy in Brisbane. For example, if one plans to develop a shrub inside the color a number of the flowers indigenous to Brisbane are Narrow Leaved Gardenias and Cat’s Whiskers. You also can plant shade loving ground coverings just like the Native Violets dominant within the region or the low Rasp Fern that you may naturally discover in lots of regions in Brisbane.
If you plan to work in areas fully uncovered to the sun, a number of the plants you may use consist of frangipani, a small deciduous flowering plant, and the butterfly bush, a sleek leaved shrub with white perfumed plant life.
There are more indigenous flora that you can choose from. It is essential to pick out wisely because no longer all flora can thrive in Brisbane’s sub-tropical weather. If you want to learn extra about the various flora you could use in your Brisbane lawn do now not hesitate to talk to a local garden keep and I am positive that they will be satisfied to assist you. A few minutes with a professional may be your key to a outstanding Brisbane Garden.


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Shannon Town Community Wetlands Committee and the Community Wetlands Forum are pleased to announce a free study visit to Shannon Town Wetlands on Wednesday 16 August at 11am. The visit, which takes place during Heritage Week, aims to highlight the community group’s ongoing efforts in biodiversity conservation and wetland restoration at the site of Shannon Town Wetlands.
Shannon Town Wetlands, is an approximately 5 acre site in Shannon Town in the ownership of Clare Council. After drainage and planting with spruce trees the site was largely abandoned and became a waste ground. Inspired by the Clare County Council Green Infrastructure Plan published in 2013 which identified the Shannon Wetland as an area of importance for biodiversity and wildlife within the town, the Shannon Town Community Wetlands Committee was established in October 2016 with the purpose of restoring the site for wetland habitat and nature conservation.
The Shannon Town Wetlands Committee is made up of representatives of Dúchas na Sionna, the town’s heritage group, Shannon Tidy Towns, Shannon Men’s Shed, Club na Sionna, Shannon Archaeological & Historical Society, Conradh na Gaelige, Wolfe Tones GAA and other interested people. The committee is fortunate to have the support of Ruairí Ó Conchúir, Community Water Officer with LAWPRO (Local Authority Water’s Programme).
Biodiversity on the Wetland. Photo by Carmel Shaw.
In the first two years of its existence the committee focused on securing funding and developing a design plan for the development of the wetlands. The initial works involved removing the conifers that had been planted and the dense undergrowth which had developed over the last forty years or so. Once clear it was possible to see and access the centre of the site for the first time in many years. A perimeter footpath was upgraded. A site survey and hydrology report identified the wettest portions of the site and work began on creating a network of four interconnecting ponds by deepening these areas and compacting the clay which is the base layer of the site. The site links well with the newly upgraded Town Park, and the Shannon Estuary. Together they provide complimentary green and wetland spaces for the people of Shannon to enjoy.
The site is an important haven for residents of the town as well as wildlife. The Committee have worked with LAWPRO to provide educational workshops on biodiversity to local schools. Over 200 primary and secondary school students have attended these bi-lingual workshops delivered by one of the committee members overseen by Ruairí Ó Conchúir, the Community Water Officer. A third series of workshops will be delivered in September 2023. The participants learn about the importance of wetland habitats in mitigating climate change, engage in the identification of wetland flora and fauna species and take part in pond dipping and identifying the macro invertebrates to be found.
The Shannon Town Community Wetlands would like to thank the organisations and funding bodies who have provided support to this project, including LAWPRO, Community Wetlands Forum, FLAGs West, Clare County Council, Shannon Municipal District, the Heritage Council, Creative Ireland, and Ei Electronics.
The study visit to the site, which is free to attend will provide an opportunity to learn about the restoration and management efforts of the community, and will be a chance to meet other groups and individuals from around Co. Clare and further afield working on community led wetland conservation projects. The visit will start at 11am, with the meeting point being the Car park next to Gaelscoil Donncha Rua, V14 AY84. You can register here for the event. A light lunch will be provided after the walk and talk in the nearby GAA Club. Please visit www.communitywetlandsforum.ie/events for more information or contact Mícheál Callaghan, Community Wetlands Forum Development Officer, by emailing micheal@irishrurallink.
The featured image for the blog post is of the Shannon Town Wetlands Site taken by Ruairí Ó Conchúir, LAWPRO


We know that a strong community project needs to work on its social, cultural, ecological and economical design. But how do we weave all these aspects together flawlessly in a project? This is what we will look at in Whole Systems Design module of the REGEN-Nations programme.
Some principles apply to all Areas of Regeneration, and help bring them together in holistic designs for resilient communities and systems. The integral design approach to design and regeneration is paired with a strong focus on collaboration and participation. This means that the principles of integral design are put into practice in ways that actively include everyone concerned and encourage transparency at every level.


Merrideth Jiles has been doing Landscape Design here in Austin for years. His home garden, nick-named Rancho Pollo, has been a testing ground for the last 10 years to see what plants really do here in Austin. Constantly surveying landscapes, both here in Austin and all over (thanks to the Houzz app and other social media sites), there aren’t many styles he is not comfortable with. Want to recreate a look you seen in a magazine or online? Merrideth can get you to that place with plants that he knows will perform here in Austin and that are readily available.
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BDepartment of Water Affairs is in process of clearing all pines and gums around the dam. This means that soon the trees in front of lake Lodge will be felled. This will affect the outlook from the lodge. I will post pictures of the new look when the clearing has been complete. We are so sad to say goodbye to these wonderful old dames. But we will be planting more trees to replace.


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Redcar’s development has taken another positive step in the right direction with construction for an 18-hole adventure golf course set to finish this spring.
The golf course, called “Frosty Penguins’ Putting Adventure” – a nod to the iconic penguin colony on the seafront walkway, will neighbour a nautical themed play area.
The eastern side of Majuba Car Park will be remodelled to suit the new modern look, with grassed areas, landscaping and lighting.
An exciting place for families to enjoy as we approach the summer months, the project has been funded by the “Welcome to” Fund, which is administered by Tees Valley Combined Authority and Redcar Town Deal funding which was granted by the Government.
Cllr Chris Gallacher, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said:
“These exciting plans will transform the seafront into a family destination for activities and provide a wonderful area where families can spend some quality time together.
“I’m pleased that progress is being made and residents will soon see a significant improvement to the area, which, with our stunning coastline, and it being so close to the town centre, will become a great place to visit.”


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Section 278 Works
SCD have completed numerous Section 278 works for Leeds City Council. This pictured project took place on West Chevin Road, Otley.
SCD excavated both the footway and carriageway, constructing a new traffic island, installing kerbs and edge stones, reinstating both the footway and highway to HAUC specifications.
Under section 278, SCD have also completed a number of earthworks, drainage, and landscaping, along with street lighting and ducts.
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Soliciting input for the West Bragg Creek trail system
Alf Skrastins has requested that I post this on my blog and I encourage everyone to submit their ideas. I’ve submitted a list of changes I’d like to see(check the comments below).
“The West Bragg Creek trails were designed as ski trails and have not been maintained for summer use. Despite being wet and muddy for much of the year, they still get a lot of summer use. The good news is that a planning process is now underway to improve the trail system.
I am a member of an advisory committee that is working on a plan to update the West Bragg trail system in order to improve it’s value as an XC trail network, to add snowshoe trails, and to make an enjoyable, sustainable summer trail network for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. We’re in the early stages of this planning process and there will be opportunities for public input later this year. The goal is to work quickly and have a plan done and approved in time to do some actual trail work starting next summer.
The planning area roughly goes from the top of the Telephone Loop to Allen Bill Pond and from the Tom Snow Trail to the eastern Kananaskis Country boundary.
I am interested in your thoughts about the existing trail network and your ideas and suggestions for a better all-season trail system. What needs to be fixed with the existing trails? Are there routes or features that you would like to see added to the trail system? Add your comments here and I’ll make sure they are brought to the advisory committee.”
It’s interesting to note that posts on my blog about West Bragg Creek receive far more views than any other. -Bob


Considering the kind of impact that construction materials and processes have on the environment, it is not surprising that homeowners and experts are looking for natural alternatives. Bamboo has emerged as one of the better options for constructing sustainable and green offices and homes, and while it’s use is still limited to a large extent, the advantages are apparent. If you check the Portfolio of Modern Bamboo Architecture, you will realize that these companies have done some amazing work. Bamboo can be used in a number of ways, and it is versatile to say the least. In this post, we take a look at bamboo as an effective green material for construction.
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By now, you probably know that bamboo is not timber but grass. It is also one of the fastest growing plants in the world, and experts agree that harvesting bamboo isn’t the hardest task. If you compare this with trees, you will realize that a tree takes years to grow back again, and deforestation is a major concern at the moment. Bamboo is undoubtedly a renewable and sustainable source material, which also has the advantage of being used in a number of ways. You can use bamboo as a part of the aesthetics, for flooring needs or even to construct a shed outdoors.
Planning your construction with bamboo
It is more than important that you consider the pros and cons of using bamboo adequately. While the advantages are apparent, bamboo is prone to damage owing to weather elements. As such, it often needs to be additionally treated with finishes to get the right look and results. These finishes are not always green, which is something you must take note. Bamboo is also recommended for areas that are prone to earthquakes and natural calamities. You have to consider if bamboo is a practical solution for the region you live. Since it doesn’t grow everywhere, the cost of shipping can add up, even though bamboo itself is not that expensive.
If you have the right construction partner, finding solutions with bamboo isn’t hard. You have to check what a company can offer in terms of design, and whether that’s a wise idea to use bamboo in entirety or if it would be used as a part of the mix. Check online too to find a good ideas, and see how some of the eco-friendly huts and sustainable projects have been created.


Mosaics Project at the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre
As some readers may know I am involved in a mosaics project working with special needs people at the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre.
The intention is to create a sensory garden, and within the garden there will be mosaic garden pavers and a wall mural.
It began two weeks go with planting some sensory plants in the garden such as rosemary, mint, sage and thyme.
The following week we researched and chose designs. We transferred them onto larger sheets of paper the same size as the pavers and coloured them with the colours everyone wanted to use for their mosaic design.
This week we began to lay and glue our tiles to the mesh we are using to mount the designs onto the pavers. This is a great way of working because the designs we completed last week can be placed under the mesh and easily followed when applying the tiles.
We are using glass tiles for these pavers, rather than ceramic, because being on the ground in a gravel path they may receive a little foot traffic and gravel debris. If the tiles get a little scratched this will be less noticeable as the colour of the glass goes all the way through the tile as opposed to ceramic where the colour/glaze sits on the surface only.
We will continue laying our design for the next sessions, and then after the break it will be time to mount them on the pavers.
The group are really engaged in the project which makes it very enjoyable – stay tuned for future updates 🙂


Bamboo forest rises as a ‘formidable’ tourist attraction
UNLIKE ITS MORE famous sister municipalities in Pampanga, Lubao’s under-the-radar charm stems from its green attractions such as organic restaurants, farm resorts, and the beautiful six-hectare bamboo forest called the Lubao Bamboo Nature Park located in Brgy. Catalina, just beside the Gumain River.
A notable effort from the local government, the park is a symbol of how the province of Pampanga rose, and continues to rise from the tragedy of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in the ‘90s. Finding ways to revive their natural reserves, and to address the growing soil erosion problem of the riverbanks, Lubao turned to bamboo planting as it was a tree that grew even in lahar-damaged areas.
“The bamboo forest was a project by Mayor Mylyn Pineda and the first trees were planted seven years ago. It took three years before the plants grew and rehabilitated by the Philippine Bamboo Foundation so the whole reserve can be transformed into a bamboo park,” said Laila Tulabot, Project Coordinator of the Lubao Bamboo Nature Park.
The advantages of the bamboo reserve are tremendous: The area is 35 percent more oxygen-rich, the hub sequesters 400 percent more carbon dioxide compared to areas around it, and helps control soil erosion of the surrounding dyke where the forest reserve is located.
To date, there are more than 325 fully-grown clumps of bamboo planted inside the six-hectare ecological park. Thousands more will be planted inside a 30-hectare village that the municipal government is developing.
Initial plans for the bamboo farm included some projects of the municipality and the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Pamcham), who were pushing for bamboo propagation and the use of engineered bamboo as an alternative to commercial lumber.
The bamboos were to be used for the unique line of environment-friendly products developed in the nearby materials recovery facility. Along with the Department of Trade and Industry, the Lubao local government conducted training for the engineering of bamboo slots for the creation of bamboo desks. The facility where these were being made was also able to make charcoal briquettes with a very high British Thermal Unit (BTU) and these were produced from shredded shavings and waste from the engineered bamboo furniture.
Some of the bamboo species are being grown in a nursery as engineered bamboo to be used by Pampanga’s flourishing furniture industry.
The best part is that it creates a truly beautiful area where families and friends can spend leisure time outdoors. The bamboo hub is perfect for picnics, biking, and is a great location for budding photography enthusiasts. In a stretch of grey lahar, the bamboo forest stands like an oasis.
There are also other attractions in the park such as the kayaking and boating area, which tourists can avail for a minimal fee. A fish spa can also be enjoyed while under bamboo trees, and there are special rocking chairs for senior guests.
“Bamboo is a great alternative to wood because it can grow abundantly and is easy to propagate,” said Tulabot. “It is indeed a great solution to the alarming deforestation happening in our forests.”


Bill Rankin, 2016
The main pattern today is streets planted with a single type of tree, and the city as a whole is an intricate weave of oak, maple, planetree, linden, ash, and honey locust. There are also isolated blocks of cherry, pear, sweetgum, and other non-native species. But the most recent wave of planting has moved away from single-species streets, and instead holes are being filled with a variety of new alternatives, mostly from east Asia. The Japanese keyaki (Zelkova serrata) serves as an elm-like reminder of what was lost, and the Japanese pagoda tree, Amur maackia, Amur corktree, Japanese lilac, paperbark maple, and ginkgo dot the streets at random.
After the elms disappeared, one of the most popular replacements was the Norway maple. But these trees have not been as long-lasting or robust as hoped, and soon New Haven is due for another rapid change in its treescape.


The Stavros Niarchos Park, a modern Landscape Architecture project, was recently awarded the first place in the European Garden Awards and constitutes the largest public Mediterranean garden in the world. It has been designed in accordance with the principles of sustainability, respecting the local ecosystem and seasonality. Tour a welcoming and open space with flora that reflects the Mediterranean landscape.
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This new patio and set of measures is coloured in beige with walnut accent coloring, as well as borders are stained using a darker ebony acid stain. An ashlar slate stamp was used for the pattern and texture.
Concrete stamping is the method which employs the concrete stamps to help make the sample in the stamped concrete.
The nice and cozy terra-cotta coloring from the concrete patio was realized through the use of integrally colored concrete in the canvas shade and enhancing it using a dry-shake coloration hardener in a very sun-baked clay hue. The area was then stamped with texture skins in a Roman slate pattern.
Concrete can be coloured in some ways; colour hardener, integral liquid or powder, acid stains to name a handful of. The whole process of integrally coloring the concrete presents the advantage of the complete quantity staying colored; nonetheless, the surface energy is just not elevated just like the usage of shade hardener.
To give the patio the glance of natural bluestone, the base concrete was colored by using a pale blue coloration hardener and then accented with customized-combined highlight colors. Faux grout lines in between the stones give the patio a gorgeous, hand-laid stone overall look.
The pattern is The form with the surface area from the stamped concrete. The pattern displays the shape of your all-natural building material. The sample is produced by imprinting the concrete shortly after it's been poured by using a "concrete stamp".
Cast-on colour launch is a process exactly where the powder shade launch is used by spreading the color launch about the floor in the concrete before the concrete is stamped. Spray-on color launch is usually a course of action wherever liquid colour release is sprayed on The underside on the concrete stamps prior to the concrete is stamped.
A concrete walkway, stamped While using the same ashlar slate sample useful for the patio, leads down to a next more-secluded patio with an out of doors fireplace pit. Seat walls made out of concrete pavers retain the yard’s sloped terrain and create an attractive patio border.
You will find a few strategies Utilized in stamped concrete which independent it from other concrete processes; the addition of a foundation color, the addition of the accent color, and stamping a sample into your concrete.
Applying stains, powdered pigments and antiquing more info brokers, contractors can shade your patio to glimpse just like purely natural stone or customise the colour to enhance your property and landscape. It's also possible to set off your patio using a decorative border inside a contrasting coloration and sample. See these stamped concrete patio task examples:


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To advertise The expansion of indigenous ecosystems, lots of environmentalists advocate only indigenous trees be planted. A practical solution will be to plant tricky, quick-developing indigenous tree species which begin rebuilding the land. Planting non-invasive trees that support inside the normal return of indigenous species is named "assisted natural regeneration.
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If a wood deck is part of the image, endeavor to persist with a single type of stone or brick for the hardscape," she provides.
Climate scientists Functioning for that IPCC think human-induced world wide deforestation is responsible for 18-25% of global climate transform. The United Nations, Environment Lender and various leading nongovernmental organizations are encouraging tree planting to mitigate the consequences of local weather transform.
Expanding plants in and all around a drinking water function is a way to marry hardscape with softscape, an example of that is this tiny pond undertaking employing 10 terrific h2o back garden crops.
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Planters are Typically paid out underneath piece get the job done phrases and an experienced worker will plant all around 1500 trees daily underneath most ailments.
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Join Our WNC Chapter
Founded March 2021, WNC Wild Ones are all about Planting, Protecting and Enjoying our Native Plants.
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The Wild Ones want to help you create striking home landscapes that benefit wildlife and you. Visit the Native Garden Designs website to get practical, educationally-sound information on native landscaping developed.
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We started with 2 seedling chapter wannabes (one in Franklin and one in Asheville), and combined to make one large WNC Wild Ones Chapter, including Asheville, Franklin, Sylva and the Blue Ridge Mountain area, generally.Jillian & Amanda, Founding Members


White Hart Lane Station Tottenham, London.
Collaborating Artist and Designer with Adam Brown of Landolt + Brown Architects. 2014 – 2016. New station and public realm design from inception to full planning consent. Of particular significance is the creation of a high level architectural screen of bespoke (high strength and performance) horticultural terracotta pots which connect to the immediate area’s long history with terracotta and particularly of horticultural clay pot production and market gardening.
Sadly the project was awarded to another architect attached under the umbrella of a design and build contracter by the client TfL to do detail design and build, selected principally for low cost. The control of the design and art installation is no longer with us.


This park is going to be fun! The flow area has some great features. This wall in the deep side has pool coping. most of the park has coated steel coping
Pool coping wall shown above
This section has a nice mini bowl feel. There is a spine on the far side that hits into another mini area.
this coping section is on a slope. Another nice feature.
View of the deep section


It is said that Britons spend up to £30,000 on their gardens, in their lifetime.1 As well as spending a substantial amount of money, this takes a huge investment of time and water. The tips below have been collected to help you know how to cut down on time, money and water.
- Cut your grass less! Lawns can survive long periods of dry weather if the grass is not cut too short. (Even if your grass turns brown, it will recover quickly after a few days of rain.)
- Water your garden in the cool of the morning (or evening.) Water thoroughly and infrequently. This will reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation, and little and often encourages roots to stay near the surface.
- Fit a trigger nozzle to help control the flow, if you must use a hosepipe. This could halve the amount of water wasted.
- Use a Water Butt to collect rain water. This water can then be used to water the garden. By ignoring the hose, you can save up to 15 litres of water per minute.
- Plant flowers and shrubs that survive in hot climates, thereby needing less watering. Some examples are thyme, evening primrose, rock rose, Californian poppy, pinks, lavender, buddleia and hebes.
- Leave plants alone until they show signs of wilting. Watering too often wastes water and the roots remain shallow which ultimately weakens the plant.
- Use mulches such as wood chips, barks and gravel help to prevent water evaporation. They also suppress weed growth, saving you water and time!
- Weed and hoe your garden regularly. This ensures that watering helps plants, not those nasty weeds!
- Fit a water metre if you use a sprinkler. Water companies recommend this to cut down on water usage: sprinklers can use as much in an hour as a family of four uses in a day.
- Try to plant ground cover plants. This prevents evaporation from the soil.
Sources:www.independent.co.uk Nov 2015


To see the most recent pictures from our ever-growing Pollinator Meadow, go to the Photo Gallery page, listed under the About Us tab above!
A major project for the
Earth Care Task Force was approved by the Session in August
2021. The proposal was to convert an under-utilized, semi-paved area of
the church property to a habitat, in order to improve storm water management; to
benefit imperiled wild species such as frogs, bees, and butterflies; and to
enhance the property for the enjoyment and enrichment of the congregation and
Work began in September 2021 to clear and prepare the area. The section of church property that had been covered in "asphalt millings" has been converted to a habitat for plants and animals. The old millings were likely degrading the environment, and the area was not being used for any church purposes, so the millings were removed. Following that work,
seeding was done and the area was planted in two sections.
The smaller section is a rain garden that abuts the storm water pond. The rain garden was planted with wetland species and native plants that thrive in moist to wet conditions and will hold excess water during storms. Some of these were Milkweed, Iris, Joe Pyeweed and Aster. The rain garden is expected to benefit the frogs that live in the pond, and may attract beneficial insects such as dragonflies.
The larger section is a pollinator meadow that was planted with a variety of native grasses and flowering plants. The pollinator meadow was designed to attract and support native bees, moths, and butterflies -- which are important pollinators of the food we eat. The meadow may also attract monarch butterflies, which are being evaluated for listing as endangered species. Both frogs and pollinators are declining because of habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. Ocean Heights is doing our part to help these at-risk species as part of a growing network of habitat patches that are individually small but that collectively make a big difference!
We are finally seeing the results of the planting, as spring brings
green sprouts in the gardens! Additional plants may be
added over time as we discover how well certain plants thrive. Plans are also
being considered for educational opportunities about this new endeavor. We
invite you to enjoy the gardens that are growing at the rear of the property
and appreciate the beauty of nature that they provide.
These plants are indigenous to New Jersey and some might call them weeds, but even a weed can be pretty! Below are some pictures of the plants that have already started to attract wildlife. The bee's are loving the flowers!
Further reading:In the past, we have asked one thing of our gardens: that they be pretty. Now they have to support life, sequester carbon, feed pollinators and manage water. — DOUG TALLAMY, author of Homegrown National Park. http://homegrownnationalpark.org
Our faith urges us to strive for eco-justice: defending and healing creation while working to assure justice for all of creation and the human beings who live in it. This call is rooted in the human vocation of “tilling and keeping” the garden from Genesis 2:15, as well as Christ’s charge to work with and for the most vulnerable. Because of their love for Christ who is firstborn of all creation (Colossians 1:15), churches are challenged to live in a manner consistent with God’s call to not only care for creation, but commune with creation. — Earth Care Congregations: A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches


Relax while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the BellagioFalls water feature. Your backyard getaway awaits for you to create.
BellagioFalls features adjustable arches of water. This dramatic effect enhances the environment of your Artesian Elite or Swim Spa, adding to your sensory experience.
The optional LED system illuminates the Bellagio Fall projecting an entertaining hue to your personal oasis.


Outdoor lighting is very critical to the function of your outdoor area when the sun goes down. There are a variety of lights available for use outdoors from simple wall mounts to intricate pathway lighting. We through this article are about to mention some important details about flood lights that our readers need to know. Before choosing flood lighting people need to choose a well-reputed manufacturer and are not placed under hazardous location lighting places.
Tips to Light up Our Nights with Flood Lights
Wall mounts are great for patios and porches. When placed near doors through which people might enter their home, these Flood Lights Home Depot serve as security as well, keeping the dark shadow areas to a minimum. Wall mounts are available in a wide variety of styles, from detailed and decorative wall lanterns to bright and functional flood lights. Wall mounts are great for lighting when it comes to decorating people’s outdoor patio or porch since they can be wired from within the user’s house and do not require additional underground work. Deck post lights and lanterns are another great way to bring light to the consumer’s porch. This style of lighting attaches to porch railing, as the name implies. Post lanterns bring light to the outer parts of their porch where wall mounts may not reach.
Path lights or walkway lights are perfect for lighting a sidewalk that leads to a sitting area that is not attached to the consumer’s home, such as a gazebo or water garden. Solar pathway lights have become very popular since they do not require any underground electrical work. An area away from the house requires a lot of additional lighting for outdoor use since it does not have the capability of having a bright wall mount fixture as the primary source. This additional lighting can be achieved by a variety of landscape lighting techniques including accent lights, spotlights, and garden lanterns. Without the right lighting, your outdoor time is over when night falls.


< Walthamstow Wetlands London
Images of urban wildlife, landscapes and industrial heritage in Walthamstow Wetlands by locally-based photographer Rudolf Abraham
Walthamstow Wetlands in northeast London are one of the largest urban wetland areas in Europe, covering an area of 211 hectares, and providing an extraordinarily rich habitat for birds and other wildlife. The 10 reservoirs of Walthamstow Wetlands were built during the second half on the 19th century, with work finishing in 1904, and were opened to the public in 2017. A SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), they form part of the Lee Valley RAMSAR Site (Wetland of Interational Importance), and as well as being a threaded with walking and cycling paths, they still act as the main water supply for aroud 3.5 million people.


Lighting Design is the intangible expression of the architectural space, bringing beauty and distinguishing the space from its surroundings. It creates a three dimensional look of the objects, working with colors, patterns and textures.
Bright Light Designs formulates lighting solutions through a creative process analyzing the architecture, the environment, landscape composition, and the technology.
Bright Light Designs discuss all the aspects with the client, architects, and designers involved in the project.
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Honeysuckle’s future public domain plan is available for download at the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) website.
The Honeysuckle Foreshore Public Domain Plan is a comprehensive proposal across four key areas in the western end of Honeysuckle.
HCCDC’s plan will develop Worth Place Park West, Cottage Creek, Tree of Knowledge Park and the Waterfront Promenade.
The transformation of Honeysuckle is an enormous success story for Newcastle and these plans are part of the next stage, which will see HCCDC invest more than $55million into infrastructure and public domain works over coming years,” said HCCDC Chief Executive Michael Cassel.
These include seawall works to underpin the future public domain, the delivery of superior landscaping, and the realignment of Honeysuckle Drive to help mitigate any future flooding issues in the precinct.”
Through this plan, we will be linking one side of the city to another, with attractive and wide promenades stretching from the Marina, through Honeysuckle and along Bathers Way to Merewether Beach.
Our intention is to plant over 150 trees across the two hectares, and we will be doubling the size of Tree of Knowledge Park as well as greatly improving and enhancing natural assets like the Cottage Creek precinct,” said Mr Cassel.
Over coming months, HCCDC will prepare detailed designs and seek City of Newcastle approvals to deliver the new public domain.
The plan, in PDF format, can be downloaded directly by clicking this link and saving to your device, or viewed online.


Artist collaboration on design team
The Countryside Council for Wales has instigated the development of Newport Wetlands. A new Environmental Education and Visitor Centre is to be built at Newport Wetlands and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is commissioning a strategy for the landscaping around the new Centre. Landscape Architects Macgregor Smith have been appointed as consultants and wish to collaborate with an artist on the overall concept as well as developing specific designs for certain key areas. The key objectives are to:
• Create a welcoming entrance to the Centre
• Design an integrated learning journey
• Develop designs to complement the setting of the building
• Encourage visitors to venture out onto the wider Reserve area.
It is envisaged that the selected artist will collaborate closely with the landscape architects Macgregor Smith and Cywaith Cymru, feeding into the overall concept design of the scheme as well as designing specific artworks for certain key locations. These could include interpretation artworks, entrance features, and/or functional artworks such as signage or seating. We do not wish to fix the outcomes at this point as ideas for specific artworks should evolve from a broader framework.
Education is central to the project and the artist will also need to collaborate with an Environmental Education consultant on the design of outdoor teaching areas. Signage and interpretation are also a priority in order to encourage exploration of the wider Reserve area and all designs should take into account that the Centre is open throughout the year.
The artwork could draw upon themes such as ‘water’, the history of the site, and the wildlife and the artwork might also start from inside the Centre and ‘run out’ into the surrounding landscaping.
We are looking for an enthusiastic artist with experience of collaborating on a design team and working to tight schedules.