In 2017, Italy ranked first among European countries for the percentage of people who own cars, with 62.4 cars per 100 inhabitants. In 2018, the World Health Organization placed Milan as the European city with the second highest levels of atmospheric pollution. In 2021, a research study conducted by the University of Milan came to a striking conclusion: about 1,500 people in Milan die every year due to prolonged exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
Faced with this disturbing scenario, the city of Milan was forced to find a solution. Among the many initiatives put in place to reduce atmospheric pollution, there is one project, Forestami, that has immediately gained momentum for its ambition and creativity. ForestaMi is an urban forestry and greening project – promoted by the Municipality of Milan and the Lombardy Region – which aims to plant three million new trees in the metropolitan city of Milan by 2030.
A tree for every citizen
The project was launched by the Milanese architect Stefano Boeri, known worldwide for his works connecting nature and cities.
«The project started right after research was carried out by the Polytechnic University of Milan», Fabio Terragni, a member of ForestaMi’s Scientific Committee, explained.
«The university has pinpointed all the areas of the city that could be available to plant trees. A calculation was made, and a challenge was launched: to plant three million trees by 2030, one for each citizen of the metropolitan city of Milan».
To date, almost 300,000 trees have been planted, only one tenth of the final goal. «This means that we have to accelerate, but we are only at the beginning of our journey», Terragni commented. «If we want to meet our goal, we will have to plant 400 to 500 thousand new trees every year».
In order to involve as many subjects as possible, Forestami has decided to focus on a mix of both public and private contributions. Anyone can participate in the project: local administrations, public institutions, private companies, non-profit organizations, and individual citizens. In order to help, one simply has to make a donation to the project, or give a plant or a tree as a gift.
«Citizen participation is key for us», Terragni continued. «Last October we started collecting private contributions from businesses and small citizens. To date we have raised over one million euros and we plan to collect another million by the end of 2021».
The many benefits of urban greening
Urban reforestation projects have been quite successful in recent years and have become one of the most virtuous examples of sustainable development for large cities. The importance of projects such as Forestami takes on even greater significance for Milan, which has been at the top of the rankings of the most polluted cities in Europe for many years.
«If we really want to improve the air in the city, we need projects like this», Giorgio Vacchiano, a researcher in Forest management and planning for the University of Milan, explained. «In the Po Valley we have a territorial problem, because the type of the landscape favors the accumulation and persistence of pollutants and fine dust».
In order to address the issue of air pollution, Forestami is not simply planting as many trees as possible. It is also evaluating the vulnerabilities of the territory and the areas that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
«Before planting trees, it’s important to identify which areas are most sensitive to the “heat island” effect, which are the most sensitive to floods, and which are the ideal places to create ecological corridors that connect already existing forests», Vacchiano argued.
«Planting trees in the city has a very important meaning both from a naturalistic point of view and the citizens’ well-being», Terragni added. «Forestami, together with other projects, can help improve air quality, reduce fine dust, absorb CO2, and produce new shaded areas that mitigate temperatures. All of these goals might seem pretty trivial and straightforward, but they play a fundamental role for a city so affected by air pollution».
Even though the path to 3 million trees is just at the beginning and there is still a long way to go to reach its goal, recent initiatives are more than encouraging. After all, as the saying goes, «well begun is half done».


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A sunny weekend outing to the parks is always a good idea. This park is also a historical site, back 100s of years this was where battles were fought and won. The armies of Austria, Bavaria, Poles and Saxons stopped the invasion by the Ottoman army . The park is Turkenschanze now it is a wonderful place to spend the day and enjoy the area. Walking the many paths, seeing the tower
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The site is now a beautiful park with water features, monuments , gardens and much more.
PLACES TO RELAX AND ENJOY A NICE LUNCH or DINNER
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Create an oasis by bringing your home and your life outdoors , it can be by pool , patio or porch .
Before designing your outdoor space , determine how you plan to use the space ? Do you plan to relax or entertain here ? Is the space going to be for a couple of people or groups ? While outdoor spaces are technically not rooms , the size requirements are similar. Much like a dining room or a family room , you will need enough space the furniture and to comfortably circulate .
Measure the space in your house to determine if a similar layout will work for your outdoor area . Also be sure that your outdoor space is in scale to the rest of your house . A gigantic outdoor space next to a small home or a very tiny space next to a large home could easily feel out of proportion and awkward.
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●Side yards make great outdoors . Generally any side yard that is 10'wide or wider has a lot of potential .But keep in mind that side yards are commonly used for walkways , so its important to maintain at least 3'of width for a walkway around the seating area .
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●If you plan to use dining table , an area of 12'×14' is advisable .
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An outdoor lounge can be used year around when covered and pared with fire place .
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It’s Buy-A-Tree time again!
Fill out the blue form which came with this newsletter, slip in a check, and send it back to the nature center. Your donation will purchase a small tree or shrub which will be planted in the woodland area adjacent to the Interpretive Building and will help up create a “Forest of the Future” for the nature center. While you are at it, you can designate your contribution be made in memory of or in honor of someone. Your Buy-A-Tree contribution (not the amount) and the “in memory of” or “in honor of” designation will be recognized in the next issue of our newsletter.
This is the fourth year of the Buy-A-Tree program, which is part of a long-term project to improve the forest around the Interpretive Building. Over the last three years, we have planted nearly 200 small trees and shrubs near the building, mulched them to prevent water loss, and caged them against deer damage. Garden clubs, Boy Scouts, foundations, and many individuals have pitched in and we are slowly, but surely, creating our forest. It will take a few years of growth before we can remove the cages from around the plants, and even longer before we can sit in the shade of these trees, but in time the building will be surrounded by a wonderful mixture of native woody plants. These plants will in turn attract a great variety of native insects, birds, mammals and other animals. They will also provide a colorful fall display of red, orange, and yellow around the building.
In conjunction with this project, we are also removing any non-native species in the planting area, and from other areas around the nature center. Combating invasive species continues to be a big part of our stewardship efforts, and we have really stepped up our efforts in recent years. We cannot expect our native plantings to do well if they are surrounded by aggressive, non-native plants. Invasive plant species which will be worked on this year are: garlic mustard, dame’s rocket, autumn olive, honeysuckle, multiflora rose, Oriental bittersweet, purple loosestrife, glossy buckthorn, common reed grass, Japanese barberry, and celandine. We have our work cut out for us, but it is well worth the effort.
Please join us in our work. Make a Buy-A-Tree contribution. Give us a hand on planting day. Learn more about invasive plants by picking up information at the nature center. Take part in a work day and help remove invasive plants. We need lots of partners for this work. Thanks for all of your support!


The first day of Autumn marks the time of year to start preparing for winter in Northern Michigan. With the threat of snow a possibility in any of the “BER” months, it is best to get an early start.
That’s exactly what the neighbors are doing, and it's making me feel a bit behind!
As for the winter weather (in case you don’t know this from experience), it really sucks putting away the outdoor furniture while it’s snowing. So let’s make sure we are all well prepared for the possibility of old man winter showing up early, okay?
Fall Clean-up Checklist
Besides putting away the lawn furniture, you will want to tuck your lawn away for the long winter ahead by first, raking it.
Although some people think it’s a great idea to leave fallen leaves on the lawn in hopes they will feed the lawn, it is in fact, quite the opposite. Decomposing leaves are very hard on the lawn you have nurtured throughout the summer months.
Not only will leaves smother the grass beneath a blanket of color, their decomposition could potentially cause disease too. This means more grass seed to plant next spring, and more nurturing away those ugly brown spots. So do what you can to prepare if for winter by first cleaning up.
2. Mow and Fertilize
Next, your lawn will need a good mowing and fertilizer application before it goes dormant for the winter. Begin mowing your lawn shorter than usual making it the shortest just before winter.
Feed your lawn twice in the fall, 6 to 8 weeks apart and take this opportunity to eliminate problem weeds by making one feeding a weed & feed application.
3. Drain irrigation systems
There’s nothing worse than having to dig up your sprinkler system in the spring due to burst waterlines. Save yourself some hassles in the spring by blowing out the lines before they freeze. Likewise, drain all of your hoses and wind them up neatly for winter storage so they can be counted on again next year.
4. Power-wash Decks and Clean the Gutters
Don’t let mold take hold after those moist summer nights. Blast away the green fuzz before the winter months and lighten the spring-cleaning list.
There’s nothing worse than a frozen gutter getting ripped off your roof due to an ice dam, so don’t forget to give the gutters a good cleaning too! Make sure that all precipitation will flow freely through those troughs, and the drains are pointing away from your house and walkways.
5. Prune the Dead Stuff
After all the leaves have fallen, it's a good time to look over your trees and shrubs and remove any dead or diseased branches. Waiting until the tree has gone dormant for winter will help freshly pruned wounds to heal up nicely by the time it blooms again in spring.
Likewise, don’t let disease take hold through the winter months and spread to healthy sections of your garden. Prevent it now by pruning away any bad stuff and making sure to dispose of it properly.
6. Plant spring bulbs
Fall is the perfect time to plant spring flower bulbs. Popping up through the last bits of snow-cover, these colorful spring blooms will brighten those last winter days. So get your Crocus, Tulips and Hyacinths planted now.
Weeding around your flowers and bushes will stop the nasty buggers from germinating and taking over your beds next spring. Take it from someone whose lazy tactics have caused hours of laborious weed digging in the spring… do it in the fall when those devils are easier to pull out!
8. Split Perennials
If you love long lines of perky perennials such as Hosta’s, daisies, and lilies lining your fence-line, then now is the time to split and replant them. Replanting cuttings in early fall will allow time for the roots to take hold before the cold, winter months ahead.
Fall is also a great time of year to move perennials because you can see the best areas to plant them. If you wait till spring - when nothing is popping up yet - there’s more of a chance you’ll accidently dig something up. Save yourself some time and money by doing this task while you can still see where everything is taking up residence.
9. Trim back rosebush stems & Insulate tender perennials
Trimming rosebushes does not mean to chop it down to the ground. I leave the stalks just long enough to fit under a breathable rosebush cover and wait to clip the dead sprigs off in spring. This helps to protect the tender root from freezing out and DYING!
If you don’t have a breathable cover for your rosebush (or other tender perennials), cozy them up for the winter with at least 8 inches of leaves, soil or mulch to protect the root from freezing out.
10. Clean up Bird Feeders
Make sure the hummingbirds have their last bit of fuel as they head south by keeping your feeders out until it frosts. Then give them a good scouring before putting them away for the winter.
Whether you’re planning to keep feeding the birds through the winter or not, now is the time to clean them up.
If you are NOT planning to feed the birds through winter, don’t wait too long to put the feeders away. As birds find a food source, they hunker down for the long winter expecting the feeders to be filled regularly. So if you don’t want to fill them during blizzard season, then it’s time to put them away.
11. Garden Clean-up
Whether you’ve had a full, in-the-ground type garden, a portable garden, or patio garden, it’s time to put things away for the cold months ahead.
Make yourself a bucket of soapy water and get to work scrubbing out emptied pots and gardening tools in preparation for spring planting season. Believe me, you don’t want to start your new seedlings out in dirty, or possibly diseased pots. Get everything clean and pristine to make sure your new spring plants get off to a good start.
Since harvesting vegetables over the past month, I’ve had lots of questions about what to do with the old soil. The biggest question being, can it be reused? The quick answer is yes, so long as the plant that was using it didn’t have any type of bug infestation or fungus. The long answer is, you will need to revitalize used soil by adding nutrients to it, and the best way to do this is to put soil and chopped up plant clippings into a compost pile.
Composting is a great way to save money in the spring, by having your own supply of black-dirt for planting.
Slow but sure, I’m getting through this list and hoping I don’t have to add to it!
How much have you gotten ready for winter so far?
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These are photos of the famous Pasadena Tournament House.
The Tournament House Association maintains the grounds of the Tournament House, and volunteers from the Pacific Rose Society care for the rose gardens. There are hundreds of varieties of roses, camellias, and annuals planted at the All-America Rose Selections’ test gardens. The gardens are open to the public throughout the year, except for December 31 through January 2.
Quote of the Day:
“A ROSE DOES NOT PREACH, IT SIMPLY SPREADS ITS FRAGRANCE.”


10 leading architects and landscape architects have been chosen to design new rest areas and viewpoints in the years ahead.
Fans of Scandinavian road trips will have a lot more to look forward to in the years to come as the Norwegian scenic routes program of investment has been extended.
Since launching three decades ago, Norway’s scenic routes program has proved immensely popular with locals and visitors alike.
At the time of writing, 175 rest area and viewpoint projects have been installed on selected roads, many with significant architectural interest. It has created a bucket list of Norway road trips for travellers.
Earlier this year, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) launched a call for tenders for the design of Scenic Route projects to be carried out from 2023 to 2029.
Now, 54 architects and 27 landscape architects expressed their interest, from which 10 have been selected to design future rest areas and viewpoints.
The selected architect firms are Eladio Ramm, Kappland arkitekter, LCLA, MORK-ULNES Arkitekter, RAM arkitektur and Sanden+Hodnekvam Arkitekter. Landscape architects chosen for the project are ATSITE, BOGL, SLA and White.
Individual project contracts will now be awarded based on a new competition process featuring the ten chosen companies.
The best Norway road trips
There are 18 designated scenic routes in Norway, mostly touring attractive landscapes including coastlines, fjords and mountains.
Many of the roads are historic routes such as mountain passes like Gaularfjellet, no longer used as main roads. Others such as the E10 through Lofoten remain an important part of national infrastructure.
Many of these routes are fantastic destinations for road trips. It’s easy to bundle up a couple of them into one itinerary especially in western Norway. Others make great detours, such as the Rondane route when driving from Oslo to Trondheim or the Helgeland coastal route between Trondheim and Bodø.
Eye-catching rest stops
The scenic routes program was established to invest in these routes, providing the necessary maintenance budget but also new rest areas and viewpoints, with the goal of preserving these important routes as tourist attractions.
As such, many of the projects are architecturally interesting. In some cases they blend into the landscapes, in others they enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Occasionally the projects prove controversial. The metal staircase bridging the canyon at the Vøringsfossen waterfall being a prime example.
Many new rest stops and lookouts opened in 2022. One example was this fantastic new Espenes rest area with a viewing pavilion and toilet facilities in Hardanger.
Personally, I love driving these routes even though I only drive in Norway once or twice per year! Last year, I enjoyed Valdresflye, Hardanger and Gaularfjellet among others. I can’t wait to see what designs the chosen architects have in store in the years to come.
Are you a fan of Norway’s scenic routes program? What’s your favourite road trip in Norway? Let us know below.


“The most beautiful house in Africa”
- Peter Michael Browne, Senior Editor, Conde Nast Traveller, UK
Designed for a London client as both a family home and a luxury retreat for like-minded guests, Arijiju is a soulful sanctuary, crafted to make space for the spirit. In nature.
Carved into rock on the hillside overlooking Mount Kenya in the Borana Conservancy, Arijiju is inspired by ancient earth architecture and monastic buildings. A central arched cloister forms the heart of the house, linking the main rooms, and providing a private retreat from the wilderness beyond.
Built by local craftsmen from local stone and timber, capped by green roofs and powered by solar energy, Arijiju has been designed to have minimal impact on its environment. But maximum impact on its guest, in the subtlest of ways.
Beyond the five capacious luxury suites, the main shared spaces include an elegant living room and dining room, bar lounge, library, cinema room, and roof terraces. Beyond, the yoga pavilion, gym and spa with hammam, are linked by outdoor tiered terraces and a twenty metre infinity lap pool, often used as a watering hole by resident elephants.


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Plants are becoming a part of design
Planteriors, or interior designs that incorporate plants, are becoming a hot new trend.
From public buildings to private homes, we learn how planteriors are becoming the norm.
This is Seoul City Hall. Inside the building is a green wall that stretches up to the 7th floor. It’s the vertical garden that was installed 5 years ago.
“The design concept of our vertical garden was planned with theme of bringing the green energy of Seoul Plaza and the vitality of the citizens into the City Hall building.”
The vertical garden is 28 meters tall. It’s a third of the area of a football field. This interior vertical garden is also called a bio wall: that is, a living, breathing wall. Because living plants are part of the wall, the advantages go beyond mere decorative effects.
“The garden’s interior is beautiful indoors, I haven’t seen anything like it. So amazing. It’s impressive, it’s clearly a lot of work.”
“With so many plants, it feels like the air is purified, and I feel refreshed.”
70 thousand plants belonging to 14 species are planted here, including Devil’s Ivy, Ardisia, and Philodendron.
“Our vertical garden’s visual effect adds a sense of comfort. The temperature and humidity are improved, enhancing air quality in the summer and winter. There’s also the effect of filtering out fine dust or interior pollutants.”
How is this enormous vertical garden tended to?
The watering system is controled by a computer in the central control room. About 10 tons of water are used every 2 weeks.
The City Hall vertical garden has become a Seoul hot spot. But instances of plants being used for interior design can be found in various places.
With this increased interest in planteriors has come a growth in related specialized businesses.
This company, located near Seoul Forest, is a consulting firm specializing in planteriors. They have been seeing a spike in consultations recently.
“There are many consultation requests because many people want plant interiors in commercial spaces. This year, there are many inquiries for living quarters as well. Public interest in plant interiors is definitely rising.”
Various potted plants and design objects are introduced through the showroom. Many people have also been visiting recently to find companion plants.
“People who live alone are limited when it comes to pets because of the responsibility and difficulty of care. A surprising number of people want to try keeping companion plants instead.”
The belief is that planteriors are not just a passing trend, but a field of interior design which will continue to grow.
“Rapid development and urbanization have eliminated a lot of green space.
That’s why people look for plants or green spaces even more. They want to feel more closely the basic healing or comforting properties of nature. That’s why they bring a lot of plants indoors. People look for plants because they are relaxing and soothing.”
This is an apartment in Seoul.
Potted plants that decorate the living room bring to mind a small garden.
Homeowner Baek Woon-seon began growing plants for the children, and turned to planterior design a while ago.
“I kept plants since I got married, but increased their number because of my children’s atopic dermatitis. I think it’s effective.There are lots of plants that
even beginners can easily keep. Peace lilies, laurels and anthurium have air purification effects acknowledged by NASA, and they’re easy to tend to,”
Plants like Yulma and Peace Lillies are incorporated into the interior design. The use of space and visual effect are excellent.
Ms. Baek placed air-purifying plants in the kitchen, where carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels climb when cooking. And she placed plants that emit negative ions while removing carbon oxides in the children’s bedroom. The presence of plants in the house has also changed the daily routine of Ms. Baek and her children.
“It’s often hard to go outdoors with kids these days because of fine dust. This way, we can see green even without going outside. The air feels clearer, and it’s good for the children’s emotions. We also have herbs we can eat at home. I pick them with the kids, which seems to help them a lot emotionally.”
The spatial design of planteriors breaks down boundaries between the outdoors and indoors by harmoniously arranging people and plants.
Thanks to each small pot’s charming ability to add rhythm and stability to an entire space, it is staking a place as a beloved culture in the lives of modern people, exhausted by the day-to-day.


Scarborough town centre is to get a green makeover to help with its recovery from Covid-19 when lockdown restrictions are eased.
Dozens of trees are to be planted along Westborough and Newborough. The idea is to create a more attractive and enjoyable space in the town centre to encourage people to visit when life returns to some kind of normality.
At the same time, new, ‘wayfinding’ signs, including finger posts and map monoliths will be installed with work expected to begin this month. Alongside the physical signage, a new bespoke wayfinding app, with a series of self-guided trails and interactive games, is being developed. The app is designed to help visitors to the area easily navigate around Scarborough and will showcase its key entertainment venues, attractions and places of interest.
Meanwhile, it’s hoped the birches, grasses and hardy native planting – and new and more seating - will encourage people to enjoy the town centre as a place to be when lockdown rules permit. The seating will be moveable to support a year-round cultural programme which is in development.
Both the green and connected technology schemes are the latest in a series of joint initiatives to be announced by Scarborough Borough Council, Scarborough Town Centre Team and Scarborough Town Deal Board, paid for by government Town Deal Fast Track funding, which was awarded to the council in December last year.
An artistic makeover of shop windows was the first imitative to be announced earlier this month and other investment – including town centre public WiFi and a nature project will follow in the coming months.


OPENING AUGUST 2019
Singita Kwitonda Lodge is set within a landscape of wetlands and lush meadows with magnificent views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes. Designed around local materials, the buildings have been crafted using volcanic rock, river stone, handmade ceramic tiles and oven-red clay bricks made by surrounding communities; connecting the structure to the landscape and its culture. These influences, interpreted in a contemporary style come together in a current, authentic and entirely unique architectural layout that is sensitive to its context and enjoys the privilege of remarkable views.
Mountain bamboo, ferns, giant lobelias and forest trees provide a natural backdrop that over time will engulf the buildings and reclaim them back into the forest. Dramatic stone walls rise out of the volcanic boulders, and from these the architecture is suspended. A combination of green-roofed, stonewalled, organic cabin-like structures set alongside light verandas offers a dynamic play on shape and texture.
The interiors have been carefully curated with a focus on handcrafted details. By layering texture and color and introducing detail through artisanal and handmade pieces like woven panels, handmade tiles, and clay feature pots, the space is both reflective and interactive. All elements combine to create a rare and richly textured experience that is true to this extraordinary place.


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The creation of the "Marichka" public recreation park is a very beautiful corner of nature, it significantly improves the microclimate of the village and protects it from adverse winds The global idea of the park is to preserve biodiversity, increase the ecological awareness of young people, as well as increase the collection of monoplants to large-scale sizes for the future breeding of planting material of plants of various species and varieties. centers of conservation of aboriginal and introduced tree species, in particular rare ones An important direction of the park is the restoration and reconstruction of historical park landscapes. Landscape compositions and vegetation are a special value of the park. This area is a great place for family walks. During walks, there is an opportunity to visit places for collecting mushrooms, berries, nuts, and various herbs. Despite the satisfactory state of the forest park landscape as a whole, there are currently no recreational areas developed on the site. Using the existing landscape situation as a basis, it is proposed to organize the teBack to partners list


Clean Grid™ Receptacle Gets Coverage
Oct 17, 2014
Our Clean Grid™ was also published on page 23 of the printed magazine and can be found at recyclingproductnews.com, look for the digital sample of the issue.
If you are not familiar with our Clean Grid™ receptacle, its innovative design enables the receptacle to both ship and store flat, making it an ideal solution for seasonal and temporary events drawing large crowds.
The open grid design of this receptacle can help improve security in public spaces by providing total visibility of its contents. With 45-gallons of capacity and UV resistant EXL-COAT™ powder coat finish the Clean Grid™ can accommodate all outdoor and public space receptacle needs.


Have you ever wondered why your concrete driveway, sidewalk, or patio seems to attract a slimy green carpet of algae? It's not just a cosmetic issue – algae growth can lead to safety hazards and costly repairs. So, why does algae grow on concrete in the first place? Let's dive into the reasons behind this common problem.
1. Moisture: Concrete is porous, allowing water to seep in and create a perpetually damp environment – the perfect breeding ground for algae.
2. Nutrients: Concrete contains calcium and other nutrients that algae feed on. Additionally, nearby soil, fertilizers, and organic matter can leach onto the concrete, providing an algae smorgasbord.
3. Temperature: Algae thrive in temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C and 27°C), which is often the temperature range of concrete surfaces in shaded areas.
4. Lack of Maintenance: Neglecting regular cleaning and sealing allows algae to gain a foothold and spread quickly.
5. Microorganisms: Concrete's pores can harbor bacteria, which can break down the concrete itself, creating an even more hospitable environment for algae.
6. Shade and Humidity: Shaded areas and high humidity create an ideal environment for algae growth, making concrete surfaces in shaded areas particularly susceptible.
Now that you know why algae grows on concrete, it's important to take preventative measures to keep your concrete surfaces clean, dry, and well-maintained. Regular cleaning, sealing, and addressing nearby soil and vegetation can help prevent algae growth. Don't let slippery algae put a damper on your outdoor spaces – stay proactive and keep your concrete looking its best!


WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN?
Sustainable design is the art of designing physical objects to comply
with the principles of economic, social and ecological sustainability.
This can range from the small scale of designing objects for everyday
use through to the large scale designing of buildings, cities and the
earth's physical surface. Examples on small scale are: Detergents,
newspapers and other disposable items that can be designed to
self-destruct or simply rot in the presence of air water and common soil
organisms. Or on a larger scale, urban and rural planning can be
designed with the main criterion being sustainability when laying out
roads, streets, buildings and other components of the built environment.
By doing this common problem such as the stagnation of streams,
mudslides, massive soil erosion, flooding and pollution will be
minimized, keeping the natural environment intact. Vehicles and
appliances can be designed in such a way that it is easily repaired or
disassembled (making recycling easier) In construction the use of
recyclable materials such as steel, aluminium, glass and renewable
materials such as wood from natural feed stocks should be practiced.
Sustainability and sustainable design goes hand in hand and is one of
the most important things to look into if we are to preserve our
resources for future generations.
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|Location:||Squamish, British Columbia|
|Building Type:||Multi-Unit Residential|
|Certification Type:||Passive House Classic|
|Year of Construction:||2019|
|Gross Floor Area (m2):||1206|
|Treated Floor Area (m2):||923|
Eight Passive House standard townhouse units in Squamish, BC. The units are designed to enhance and stimulate social interaction between residents whilst facilitating the outdoor lifestyle and culture of the area. The development situates all vehicular access to the site edges creating high-quality landscaped outdoor space in the centre of the site that is easily accessed from each townhome, promoting safe and inviting spaces for children to play and neighbours to meet.


The natural landscape surroundings of our golf courses are what make the golfing experience in Scotland so special. From coastal links and parkland courses, woodland and heathland, wetland and dune habitats, our golf courses support many habitats and species and protect Scotland’s natural heritage.
It is important that our golf courses integrate well with the surrounding landscape character and work with the topography and vegetation to ensure the views, vistas and quality of the playing experience are maximised. There are numerous ways a club can protect and enhance their natural habitats and contribute to wildlife conservation.
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The New York City Community Gardens Coalition (NYCCGC) holds an important forum on the future of New York’s community gardens on Feb. 6 at the New School. From their flier:
In 2002, most community gardens were “saved” by a legal agreement. That agreement expires in September, 2010. After that, no city garden is “safe.” United we will demand to know from our state and city representatives what is being done to make our community gardens permanent! All community gardeners and supporters need to be at this Forum!
Community gardens are a bigger part of life above Houston St. than in our corner of the lower east side, but the principles NYCCGC fights for could affect the future of empty lots all around us.


As Architects we are often expected to limit our involvement to the simple design of buildings. We reject these boundaries, however, and have found that our practice has led us across the full range of ways that we can affect the built and the natural environments.
Thus we see our purview not limited to the design of buildings but to the whole making of buildings, the shaping of land, the stewardship of all places we affect and the obligation to use our skills to benefit public and environmental positives.
We are builders, land planners, stewards and activists. Each of these roles is critical to the success of every project and every action. More importantly, each of these roles is critical to our successful participation in community as individuals and as a company.


Relax or Play: Amenities Abound at
Rye Park Manor
Rye Park Manor offers guests easy access to outdoor tennis courts and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s great biking paths and walking trails. Bicycles and tennis racquets are available at the Manor for every guest.
The park’s amenities are right outside our backyard, just steps away from the tranquility of the Manor’s private grounds. Our pool and spa are yours to enjoy and boast an illuminated waterfall alongside the grounds’ impeccably created landscape. We’ve created an environment that stimulates the senses and relaxes the mind and body.


Turning Community Spaces into Growing Places – Bowery Project at Alexandra Park Bowery Project is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to transform “vacant spaces into growing places” by turning vacant lots into urban gardens that not only provide fresh produce to the local community but also inspires, engages and educates. As a winner of the 2015 Toronto Foundation Vital Innovation Awards, this urban farm was designed to move around the community as revitalization took place. Bowery is now entering its fifth growing season in the Alexandra Park Community where the harvest will continue to support the community in its food security initiatives. As of 2020, Bowery found a more long-term home in the community with the help of a Tridel partner in community, Trinity Contracting & Landscaping.
Trinity helped to level and grade the new home for over 125 Bowery crates just north of Paul Lane Gardens. This location is meaningful as it is intended to be enjoyed by both residents of Toronto Community Housing as well as the new neighbours in the Alexandra Park Community at the SQ and SQ2 condominiums. A team of Tridel volunteers came together in May 2020, during the time of COVID-19 to safely plant and prepare the crates for the upcoming harvest. Stay tuned as we select the herbs, vegetables, and plants that will be planted shortly for this upcoming growing season.


Spring has sprung and it’s time to give the garden some attention. Looking for some interesting upcycled garden ideas? Well, we’ve got you covered. This spring your garden will blossom and bloom with upcycled, earth friendly surprises in every corner.
Make markers for your garden out of scrabble tiles and paint sticks for a great upcycled garden idea.
Make little seedling planters out of toilet paper rolls
Make a bird feeder out of toilet paper rolls, nut butter and bird seed.
Make a trellis out of an old crib mattress is a great upcycled garden idea
Make a colorful planter out of an old tire.
Use your kids old toys to make fun planters, too!
Make inversted tomato planters out of old water bottles!
Another upcycled garden idea – Spruce up your fence with these colorful tin can planters!
Use tin cans to make these lovely windchimes!
Make a whimsical walk way through your garden with old tires.
Have any other upcycled garden ideas you would add to the list? Leave us a comment below!


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Garden bench plans are best chosen when you layout your garden. These are more than just garden decorations - they are also a place to rest and admire your handiwork.
Garden Bench - A Break From Tending Your Garden Seeds
A garden bench is a great way to enjoy the fruits of your labors in your garden. Whether taking a break from planting garden seeds or just sitting and enjoying the view, a bench is a great addition to your garden.
garden catalog - a cold-weather read from the seed company
The garden catalog can be a great source of inspiration in the winter months. If you can't be gardening, reading and planning is the next best thing, thanks to catalogs from the seed company.
garden catalogs - mail order plants
Garden catalogs are a great source for tools and accessories but did you know you can even mail order plants?
garden decor - ideas for flower and vegetable gardens
An attractive garden decor can make any garden more enjoyable, whether flower gardens or vegetable gardens. Get some ideas of how you can add decor to your garden.
garden decorations - garden ornaments with form & function
Garden decorations can serve two purposes - form and function. Find out more about garden ornaments that are functional as well as attractive in your garden space.
get the most from a garden design magazine & seed magazine
A garden design magazine or seed magazine can give you all kinds of great ideas for your garden. Find out more about these resources and how you can use them.
garden design software - plan your garden layout easily
Garden design software makes it easy to plan your garden layout. You can play with ideas as much as you want before you dig one shovelful of soil.
garden design - garden plans & Garden Designs
Garden design is one of the first steps to a successful garden. Start off right with good garden plans.
garden designs - garden edging and other design ideas
There are unlimited choices when planning your garden designs. Get some ideas for planning your garden with features like garden edging, lighting, and more.
garden edging - how to section your cottage garden
Garden edging can come in various forms. You could buy edging or fencing from a garden supply store or you could use other plants as edging. Find out how to make your edging fit in with your cottage garden.
garden fence - part of making your vegetable garden plans
A garden fence can serve multiple purposes in your vegetable garden plans. It can help keep out unwanted pests while at the same time being aesthetically pleasing.
consider garden fencing in your garden layout plans
Garden fencing can be both functional and decorative. When planning your garden layout, find out how to use fencing to enhance the look of your garden while protecting it from pests.
garden flags - a simple but elegant way to mark your plant seeds
Garden flags are a visual reminder of where your plant seeds are located. But more than that, they are reminders of the ageless hobby of gardening.
garden fountain, garden planters and other garden decor items
A garden fountain can make your garden very pleasing to the eye. Combined with attractive garden planters, your garden can be an oasis where you can relax and enjoy the fruits of your labors.
garden fountains - one of many ideas in the gardening catalog
garden landscaping & garden layout tips & tricks
Garden landscaping can serve two purposes - visual and functional. Find out more about planning your garden layout, and what works best for your goals.
garden layout and garden design
Your garden layout and garden design is important to the success of your vegetable garden.
garden lighting - garden ornaments and more practical uses
Garden lighting can serve many purposes. Lights can be a type of garden ornaments, or they can be more practical additions to your garden.
garden lights - an important part of your garden design
Garden lights can be both functional and attractive. Find out more about planning your lighting as part of your garden design plans.
garden planning and garden layout
Garden planning is more than just planning your garden layout. There are other factors to consider as well.
garden plans and garden layout
Good garden plans will help you get the best use of your space, by using the right garden layout.
garden ponds - water features in vegetable garden planting
Make your garden more attractive with garden ponds and other unique features. Find out how to use these when vegetable garden planting.
gardening software - high tech help for your garden design
Gardening software makes it easy to plan your garden design effectively before starting to plant. Find out more about these tools.
list of vegetables for growing in vegetable gardens
You're best to start with a list of vegetables that you want to plant in your vegetable gardens - before buying your seeds. Find out what to consider and how to choose the vegetable you want to grow.
planting a garden - garden design to attract butterflies
Planting a garden to attract butterflies requires a unique garden design and mix of plants.
raised bed gardening - using plant containers to build your beds
Raised bed gardening is a versatile and attractive way to plant your garden. Find out more about how to do it, including using plant containers in your design.
shade garden - choosing shade loving plants at the garden nursery
A shade garden may be part of your garden design, whether by choice or by necessity. Find out what will grow in the shade before you go to the garden nursery.
shade gardening - plan your garden layout to include shade
Shade gardening might be a necessity if your garden layout falls in the shade for part or all of the day. Find out how you can make the most of a garden growing in the shade.
square foot gardening - vegetable gardening in small spaces
Square foot gardening is a method of vegetable gardening in small spaces. Find out more about this method and why it works so well.
starting a garden - begin with an effective garden design
When starting a garden, an effective garden design is critical to its success. Find out how to get your vegetable garden started successfully.
urban gardening - garden design for smaller spaces
Urban gardening can be every bit as rewarding as having acres of gardens. Find out more about garden design for smaller urban spaces.
vegetable garden design - using effective vegetable garden plans
Starting with effective vegetable garden design will make your garden more successful. Find out what sort of things to include in your vegetable garden plans.
vegetable garden layout & garden design
Efficient vegetable garden layout is an important part of garden design. Find out how to make the best use of the space in your vegetable garden.
vegetable garden plans - an important step in garden planning
Well thought out vegetable garden plans give texture and beauty to your overall lawn and garden planning scheme. Find out what you should consider when planning your vegetable garden.
vegetable garden planting - part of your garden design
Before you start your vegetable garden planting, make sure you have planned your garden design. The right design will make your vegetable garden much more successful.
water garden - water gardens and other gardening tips
A water garden can be decorative as well as functional. Get some gardening tips for growing a successful water garden.


BLT Announces Enhanced Programming for Public Spaces at Harbor Point
The collaboration seems fitting. For several years, BLT has hosted an array of social, recreational and leisure activities at Harbor Point, and with Stamford just an hour from New York City, BLT focuses on creating an active urban lifestyle that reflects what Millennials and empty nesters might find in NYC.
Working with Biederman, BLT will further enhance event programming through outdoor activities that invite residents and visitors to join in, and plan streetscape improvements that tie the neighborhood together, specifically Commons Park, Harbor Point Square and the Harbor Point Boardwalk. The firm promises to invigorate these parks and public spaces with gatherings and programs that bring tenants and residents together.
For example, BLT held its annual Summer Kickoff events over Memorial Day weekend, coinciding perfectly with its unveiling of the Biederman partnership. Events included the Boys and Girls Club Corporate 5K Race and after-party on the Harbor Point Waterfront. Last week saw the inception of a Weekly Movies in the Park series, outdoor yoga and fitness classes, live music and a range of additional activities.
Committed to fostering innovation and exhibiting forward-looking behavior, BLT is also repositioning a 500k SF vacant office building in Harbor Point as tech-oriented, modern office space.
Dan Biederman (shown with Harbor Point Development COO Ted Ferrarone) believes the concept of neighborhood transcends the physical structures it is created around, and the establishment of a Harbor Point community will positively reverberate through all of Stamford. He says the need for enticing urban spaces is not limited firms to the largest cities.
“We adopted the vision of the city and community of a transformative, mixed-use waterfront development providing active public spaces, and complementing other neighborhoods of the city,” says BLT CEO Carl Kuehner III.
He hopes the overall mix of Stamford office, residential and retail framed by the scenic waterfront will attract a diverse group of prospective tenants, residents and visitors, truly transforming the area.
BLT’s efforts to create an active neighborhood at Harbor Point have attracted international attention. A delegation from the Urban Development Institute of Australia, a not-for-profit organization representing Australia’s real estate development industry, visited Harbor Point recently and applauded BLT’s place-making efforts.
“Harbor Point provided an impressive example of not only a transit-oriented development, but also the combination of city vision and developer insight,” UDIA group design director Finn Jones says. “The open landscape streets and access to waterfront celebrate a neighborhood of high-density urban living in a way that enriches livability and social interaction, while mitigating any negative ideas Google or impressions of density and intensity.”
The development of Harbor Point certainly serves as a valuable case study for urban renewal and high-density living in combination with public transit connectivity—and human scale sensibility,” Finn says.


Waterproof Bulb Socket
These in-ground luminaires are the perfect complement for contemporary landscaping and exterior décors such as patios, garden walls, decks, docks, gazebos, and many other locations. They are waterproof, with an IP65 rating, and feature a stainless steel bezel, die-cast aluminium housing and a PVC burial sleeve, and are shielded by a sturdy safety glass shade that allows the GU10 bulb light to shine through without risk of damage from lawn care tools, foot traffic, and other elements. These lights are compatible with most outdoor lighting systems and are ideal for installation in gravel, soil, or concrete to highlight landscaping or light pathways.
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Rainwater Harvesting is brought to you by Lorman
Become familiar with best practices regarding the design and maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems.
Many design teams are tasked with providing a rainwater harvesting system and often do not understand or have experience with the variety of codes, equipment, and multiple disciplines they may need to interface to get to an effective and cost-effective solution. They often think of the system as simply a tank and do not understand the fundamental components required to meet most plumbing or irrigation end-use water quality standards. This topic will help you create a basis of design to establish a system size and develop the primary pieces of equipment in a system. We will review system standards, codes, and maintenance of a well-designed rainwater system along with lessons learned and things to avoid. This course will highlight the integration of the rainwater harvesting system into the overall site development and stormwater management plan with a few case studies from different parts of the country.


When to do Tree Trimming or Removal in Alexandria
Most people don’t think that trees need maintenance or that some trees need to be removed. You probably have seen a tree being cut, but dismissed it as a passing activity that you probably wouldn’t have to contend with. That’s until your neighbors start complaining about your tree branches encroaching their property or you have a home expansion project that unfortunately demands a tree to be removed from your backyard. Tree trimming or removal in Alexandria is after all not an uncommon task, but it’s not the only tree service people need from companies like ours.
PRUNING & TRIMMING
Pruning and trimming are common tree services. Both probably mean the same thing to you, but professionals don’t think about them the same way. In a nutshell, pruning preserves the health of a tree, while trimming is done for aesthetic reasons. Pruning involves removing decayed or infected branches to stop the decay from spreading to other parts of the tree. Trimming is done to give a tree a desired look.
When to prune and trim trees
Pruning is usually done in winter when trees don’t have leaves. The absence of leaves allows for better inspection of tree parts. You can easily see diseased or decaying twigs or branches. Pruning in winter, thus, ensures good growth throughout spring and summer. However, only prune your trees and shrubs during sunnier days of winter, and never attempt to do it in inclement weather.
Note that some trees may bleed when pruned. Examples are beech, birch, elm, maple, and mulberry. You will notice sap oozing from their cut branches. The sap isn’t harmful, and bleeding doesn’t mean the tree is going to lose water and wither.
Summertime pruning is quite common, too, and is done to check growth. Overgrowth of branches can be problematic in urban and suburban settings. Branches hanging into the neighbor’s property or bearing weight on your house’s roofing may have to be eliminated. Also, professionals may trim the canopy to thin the treetop and allow more light to reach the lower regions of the tree.
Trees, like all plants, get food through photosynthesis, a process that happens in the leaves. When you prune a tree, you’re reducing its number of leaves and shutting down some of the tree’s food factories. This slows down its growth for some time.
Pruning in summer also corrects tree growth. Maybe you wish a more symmetrical growth or you want the tree to be more lush on one side.
Should you prune in autumn?
Trees slow down their growth and regeneration during fall, which is why we don’t prune in months leading to winter, because slow recovery times make trees vulnerable to fungi. Add that most types of fungi that infect trees spread spores in autumn, and you significantly raise the risk of fungal diseases among trees.
TREE TRIMMING & CUTTING
You prune smaller branches and twigs, but you cut tree branches and limbs. There’s some disagreement among tree surgeons regarding the terminologies here. Some specialists use cutting only to mean cutting a tree at the trunk, thereby killing it. Cutting branches and limbs is usually done for more important reasons to remove damaged or dead branches to stop the decay or disease from invading larger areas, if not all, of the tree.
Tree limbs at the top may also be cut to reduce the height of a tree or open up the canopy for the same reason stated above: allow more sunlight in the lower parts of the tree.
While we do tree pruning in Alexandria all year round, the best time to do it is in winter when trees are bare and the cold weather retards fungal growth and infections to cut and pruned branches or limbs. Pruning and trimming in summer and fall makes trees open to fungi and parasites, which can damage any tree, but that doesn’t mean we won’t prune your hedges and shrubbery in summer.
Again, expect that trees will bleed when you cut them. You don’t need to do anything when this happens aside from letting the sap leak out. The oozing sap looks unpleasant, but it’s not anything serious. It’s not like the tree will die of fluid loss. However, you may plug the cut with dressings or paint. Use products designed for trees. Do not use building or construction paint. Nonetheless, the tree will be fine if you just let it bleed.
We at Alexandria Tree Services salvage trees as much as possible. Tree removal is seen as the last resort when all conservative options fail, and we only do this when a dying tree poses risk to other trees, people, houses, or buildings nearby.
On the other hand, a dying tree in the wilderness may well be left to wither alone because it poses no risk. Also known as snags or wildlife trees, dead trees aren’t entirely useless in the environment, for they can be home to birds, bats, spiders, ants, and other creatures.
Can a dying tree still be saved?
Just because much of a tree is decaying, that doesn’t mean that you need to have it uprooted. You can still save it for whatever purpose by cutting the dead parts and monitoring the health of the remaining parts. This can be expensive and demanding. You will have to ensure the tree gets as much water as it needs.
Another problem with keeping diseased trees is safety concerns in the neighborhood. Your neighbors may not agree to your salvaging of a diseased tree. They may fear that it’s a standing hazard that can fall on an unsuspecting passerby. Dying trees can also fall into your or someone else’s house. If that’s your tree, you are liable for the damages.
How can you determine whether a tree is worth saving or whether you should just get rid of it?
You can only do as far as looking at the trunk and the lower branches of your tree to see if there’s any sign of disease or decay. But only an arborist or a tree specialist in Alexandria can take a closer look at every part of the tree from top to bottom to see the extent of decay or damage. An arborist can then tell you which makes more sense — to save it or to let it go. If the tree specialist deems your tree unsafe for you and everyone else, then its removal shall be arranged.
Tree trimming and removal are specialized tasks that shouldn’t be performed by average gardeners or handymen. Call us at 571-371-0282 if you have questions about your trees.