As a final outreach project for 2018, the MCC horticulture team partnered with the Church of the Good Shepherd, to landscape their front garden.
Spending three Tuesdays on the project, the team started with a sweep of the area to devise which piece of land would have the greatest visual effect after being landscaped. It was decided that the front space, visible from the main road, would be the most effective zone.
Coming back the following week, the area was de-weeded with roundup. Roundup takes a couple of weeks to work so when the next Tuesday came around, we were unable to start any planting. Instead, Church elder Arthur Rowcliffe gathered a trailer-full of rocks and we spent the morning inserting them into the ground to create an edging for the garden. The sweat of lifting rocks didn’t last long as everyone worked fast, allowing us to be finished by about ten. This gave us ample time to travel to a nursery WAY out, to buy the necessary plants.
As the last Tuesday came around, our year 12’s Karl and Tenique turned up early and spent the morning planting, mulching and installing reticulation with the MCC horticulture teacher, Mrs. Johns and Mr. Rowcliffe. What resulted from all this hard work was a beautiful low maintenance (low water) native garden that really enhances the stunning, historic features of the little church.
In finishing, we were happy with our effort and the pleasing effect of our work. As projects like this strengthen and grow community relationships, our hope is that MCC continues to partner with the Church of the Good Shepherd, and not only maintain lasting bonds, but work together to share the love of Christ to the wider community.
Keisha D. (Year 12 student)


Preserving walls perform a range of purposes, coming from generating an appealing landscape to assisting avoid erosion and flooding. This kind of establishment can likewise boost a home’s market value.
This keeping wall utilizes different tones of block for an one-of-a-kind look. Making use of the round-edged blocks offers the design a relaxing feeling.
Preserving wall surfaces are actually sturdy structures helped make to keep a mountain, slope or pile of planet in position. They are actually a wonderful choice for securing soil to avoid erosion, which may lead to landslides, as well as they are used in development jobs on pitching web sites and also to give assistance for all-natural slopes vulnerable of breakdown. Maintaining wall structures are typically crafted as well as built to higher development standards. They need to represent side planet stress (the tension exerted horizontally on the wall due to the soil), bearing, moving and overturning pressures. retaining wall installation
Common retaining wall surfaces are created of cinder block along with a hassle-free coping. This offers the wall structures a decorative coating and assists to reduce abrasive pressures from rainwater or groundwater infiltration responsible for the wall. Preserving wall surfaces might be actually constructed of different products, consisting of brickwork, rock as well as concrete.
Before designing a retaining wall structure, it is crucial to seek advice from a qualified. They can easily aid you decide which style of retaining wall structure is better for your home, bearing in mind aspects like the material you would certainly just like the wall surface to become created coming from and also the landscapes around your home.
When developing a retaining wall surface, you ought to consistently observe local area as well as condition rules. To plan for property, signify the spot where you mean to build along with stakes as well as string, resting it at what will definitely be your keeping wall’s peak; take back 2 feets coming from this point, extent yard material over the location, at that point remove the dirt; use regarding 2 ins of foundation, which should equal along with a carpenter’s amount and jam it down.
Preserving wall surfaces aid support inclines, making all of them a lot more usable for landscape design. They likewise make it simpler to improve sloping ground or even develop terraced gardens and also outside home for your family.
However, like some other design that supports a great deal of body weight, the preserving wall should be actually created and created well to stop destruction. Disintegration can develop for a number of main reasons, consisting of unsatisfactory layout or even development, climate designs as well as ground conditions. A competent landscape expert as well as developer must regularly be actually associated with the preparation process.
Making use of the ideal materials is actually crucial to the effectiveness of your maintaining wall structure. Some alternatives feature mortared, cast in area or even pre-cast concrete wall surfaces. Nonetheless, these are inflexible and also will not flex along with improvements in the environment. They additionally possess a shorter lifespan than more flexible products, such as timber, and also may become home to mice or weeds.
Choosing the best component for your keeping wall will certainly depend upon your personal desires as well as concept. Block keeping wall structures give a collection of choices that can easily comply with any kind of design, coming from conventional to contemporary. As an example, our Chateau Divisio keeping wall structure block has a rough-hewn texture that adds a rustic cosmetic to your garden. Conversely, brick is actually a time-honored building product that uses toughness and also convenience and matches virtually any type of design or landscape design. Nevertheless, brick preserving walls demand special interest to water drainage. They should be actually made along with a minimum of twelve ins of coarse-grained backfill, like crushed rocks or rock aggregates, to make certain effective drainage.
Drain is actually essential in maintaining wall surfaces given that it decreases the volume of opportunity you will certainly invest fixing destruction complications induced by water merging responsible for the wall. On top of that, a good drainage unit will certainly keep the wall structurally audio as well as avoid it coming from falling down as a result of too much moisture.
The most basic method to give drain is actually along with perforated piping. This form of pipeline is actually set up in the backfill and possesses openings throughout its own span, which makes it possible for water to get away from through all of them when it leaks from responsible for the wall surface. It could be positioned directly in the backfill or even evaluated a slight decrease. This form of drainage is actually most effective in completely dry places as well as soft sand or even well-drained grounds, yet it might be required for various other site health conditions also.
It is also crucial to have a lumpy material like rocks or crushed stone in the backfill of the maintaining wall surface to allow quick and easy drain. Christofora highly recommends 12 inches or additional of the lumpy product to assure suitable drain as well as decrease the danger of water harm to the framework.
It is likewise a good tip to put in a ground drain. These are stone concrete pipes that have a pipe leading away from all of them, as well as they could be included in the base of the retaining wall at any height. If you have any problems about the drain for your preserving wall surface, seek advice from with a professional engineer to evaluate your dirt kind as well as weather as well as calculate if it demands a ground drain or even other water drainage unit.
The elegance of an appropriately created as well as designed keeping wall is that it may certainly not only protect against risky soil destruction, steep landscapes and also grand slams, however it can easily incorporate worth to your building. The possibilities for retaining walls are nearly limitless, from organic rock to produced block, and even budget plan pleasant gabion wall surfaces which make use of an iron crate style full of stone or even concrete.
Aesthetically, a retaining wall surface can suit any kind of design, coming from typical landscape designs to modern style. They may be integrated in a selection of components, including cinder block, hardwood, block and also rock. There are likewise a vast array of style probabilities, coming from curved wall surfaces that relax the seek to straight collections that produce a sense of structure.
Aesthetics is actually a branch of approach that handles the fine arts as well as additional primarily, the viewpoint of charm. In modern-day conditions, it is actually largely worried about exactly how we experience the many things around our team and whether they are actually thought about “beautiful” or “superb.” This is actually the manner for just how we calculate what proves out or even certainly not. However, more extensively speaking, it is actually a viewpoint that considers an amount of topics associated with how our experts view the planet, including fine art and attribute. Looks is a style that tries to comprehend why folks appreciate specific masterpieces or even design while others don’t.


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The estate’s characteristic mixture of enclosed grazing-land and pockets of traditional ancient woodland probably changed little between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. However in about 1870, extensive areas of oak and beech woods were planted, both to enhance Penn’s appeal as a shooting estate and to ensure a source of local supply of raw materials to the furniture industry of High Wycombe. During the latter part of the twentieth century, a number of the tenant farms on the estate were vacated and taken in hand, with smaller fields and paddocks being amalgamated. In the process, the agricultural emphasis shifted increasingly from livestock to arable cropping. Today, prominent stands of mature beechwoods, rolling fields and newly restored hedgerows combine to provide one of the most attractive areas of scenic beauty in South Buckinghamshire. The estate has been granted official ‘heritage’ status: its paths and bridleways are well used by walkers and horse riders. There is an abundance of wildlife interest.
As part of a five year working plan agreed with the Inland Revenue the estate has entered into two environmental schemes in recent years. Uncultivated field margins have been created for the benefit of flora and fauna. Hedgerows are continually being gapped up and new ones planted. The woodlands are managed, not just for commercial timber, but with consideration given to wildlife, conservation, amenities and its aesthetic impact. A hibernaculum for bats has been created, ponds cleared, and hedgerow trees planted to lessen the impact of the natural loss of mature hedgerow trees.
Whilst looking to retain its commercial approach to managing all its enterprises, Earl Howe’s overall aim is to enhance the appearance and character of this traditional rural estate for the benefit of his successors. It is hoped that, in so doing, he can add to the enjoyment of its many visitors, walkers and riders, and the local community.


A client who loves gardening and being in their back yard asked for a new garden gate, in an Arts & Crafts style, to replace their existing gate, which was sagging under it's own weight and dragging on the ground. Plus it needed to be made out of something other than pressure-treated lumber.
So I designed this gate with three panels and a removable 6-pane window frame using white cedar for the wood. The hardware chosen is heavy-duty solid bronze with a hammered texture and finish, capping off the arts & crafts style of the gate.
If you happen to be in the Lincoln area and think that your garden needs to be updated with a new gate, trellis, arbor or maybe a bench, it all starts with a call or by submitting a contacting form. I'd love to work with you, discuss your ideas and needs and then turn them into a reality, from design to construction to installation.


Although the upper portion of the Red Butte Creek’s watershed is a protected natural area, the creek’s lower reaches—which run through the center of the University of Utah—have faced over a century of degradation, diversion, and neglect. In collaboration with the Global Change and Sustainability Center and the Sustainability Office, the Center for Ecological Planning and Design led the development of a Strategic Vision for the Red Butte Creek, which proposes a draft strategy to revitalize the creek and its watershed and turn it into a model ecological corridor for research, environmental education, community engagement, and campus sustainability. The final draft of the Strategic Vision was completed in fall 2015 and was granted preliminary University administration approval. Since then, further stakeholder and community review of the vision has been solicited.
|This short video shows some of the ways that the creek is being utilized as a living laboratory.|


Choosing Exterior Fire Pits
When it comes to choosing outdoor fire pits, the materials you make use of are really vital. They can determine the life expectancy of your pit and the maintenance called for to keep it looking nice. A great fire wood for an outside firepit is cedar, oak, or mesquite. Prevent pressure-treated timber as it contains chemicals that can cause damages to your fire. A chiminea is normally made from mortared limestone, which is climate immune. GFRC is an additional highly immune product. The form of your outside fire pit is likewise a major consider its style. You can choose any shape from little to big, as well as you can locate a range of shapes from triangulars to rectangular shapes. Rectangle-shaped forms are preferred for outside fire pit tables, while rounded ones are a lot more preferred as showpieces and give a gorgeous dance light display. Ensure that you investigate the materials and the proper setting for the function so that you can stay clear of any kind of issues. While the majority of fire pits are surrounded by a flat, flammable surface area, some individuals like to develop an increased one. These are a great way to create an elegant outdoor location. You can also use it to develop a prime focus in your backyard, such as a table or a chair. The only downside of a raised pit is its immobility, however many people do not have this problem. When choosing an outside fire pit, think about where you are planning to put it as well as what products are best matched for that function. If you reside in an area that has strict ecological guidelines, you will have to be much more careful when choosing what sort of material to utilize for your pit. You must prevent shedding grass, as well as be sure to research any appropriate regulations to stay clear of violating the legislations. A properly maintained fire pit will assist you kick back while delighting in the outdoors with your family or friends. The shapes and size of your outdoor fire pits must match the design of your patio or garden. A small fire pit can be a cozy room in your yard, however you can pick a larger one to produce a showpiece that will certainly impress your guests. If you intend to develop a more elaborate setup, you can pick a larger one or pick a smaller one. A large fire pit will be a focal point for your outdoor patio. A fire pit can likewise be made use of in the garden. They can be a prime focus for a garden or an outdoor patio. You can establish them up in a way that will enhance the charm of the surrounding location. You can choose in between round and rectangular pits, and also you can likewise pick a round or oval-shaped one. The shapes and size of your outside firepit will establish how you utilize it. There are several designs to choose from, so you will undoubtedly discover one that matches your yard or patio.


Melinda and I cannot get over the restful and calm space you created for our back yard with the cascading waterfall feature you added to our pond. The splashing water sounds just makes everything a little bit easier to take, as it help us all unwind from our stressful days. And the kids just love the fact that the water “disappears” under the rock bed: they think it’s magic! Thanks for making our back yard an even more attractive and appealing place. Come by and visit anytime!
November 16, 2017


Denver Botanic Gardens
Site: Denver, Colorado. Elevation 5,183 ft.
The Project: Six garden structures -at a destination that receives over 600,000 visitors per year- ranging from the elaborate restoration of an old structure built in Japan, to conceiving a new vernacular in the creation of the “moongate” entrance to the Mongolian Garden.
Materials/Methods: Built primarily of Western Red Cedar planks, and Port Orford Cedar timbers sawn from logs killed in an 1880’s Southern Oregon fire.
Services Provided: Architectural design and construction.
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The new Sand Cave trail is Wyalusing State Park's first completely new trail in decades. The trail takes the walker into a familiar place; a place filled with local history and lore of long ago; Sand Cave. The new Sand Cave trail's route was laid out on paper, walked by planners, Wyalusing park staff, as well as the State of Wisconsin Parks staff. Even after it was planned and the flags placed into the ground, the route underwent changes.
Sand Cave trail follows, for the most part, a hillside contour line never going beyond a 10 percent grade. The trail bed is cut into the hillside, appearing level. The trail-bed is actually a slight incline which allows for slow water drain-off. The cut-in is terraced. The careful planning permits less maintenance. The design also allows for visitor safety.
Sharp elevation change is alleviated through the use of trail switchbacks. The switchbacks enhance the design and appearance of the trail.
Sand Cave trail begins and ends just south of the Naturalist office Sand Cave trail turns east off of Walnut Springs trail, following a gentle slope.
Sand Cave trail will take the visitor on a route above Big Sand Cave. The trail passes along side a steep hill. Looking north, the visitor will view a deep ravine. Beyond the ravine, lies the Outdoor Group Camp, and the Wisconsin River.
The trail makes a tight turn, heading north.
Just beyond the Big Sand Cave spur, the trail continues, following a circuitous route to Black Thunder Point and Little Sand Cave.
Black Thunder Point is the northern most point of the new trail. It is about 0.8 miles from the trail head. Black Thunder Point offers a panoramic view of the entire Wisconsin River Valley, and Prairie du Chien. The view is best seen during late fall, winter, and early spring.
At Black Thunder Point, the trail turns south between a plunging ravine and limestone outcroppings. The visitor passes over a few switchbacks, through Ginger Root Hollow, on the way to Little Sand Cave.
Little Sand Cave is about 0.6 miles from Black Thunder Point.
Leaving Little Sand Cave behind, the visitor walks north, then west following the contour of the hill. The hill crest marks the highest point of Sand Cave trail.
As the visitor continues, the trail meets at a point just north of the Big Sand Cave spur. The return is on the same trail that the walker started. In all, the new Sand Cave trail is about 1.8 miles in length.
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With its flat landscape and urban sprawl that spills out in every direction to create the 4th largest city in the USA, it’s safe to say that Houston waterfalls aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the city.
Add in intense humidity and seemingly never-ending summer weather, though, and it’s no surprise that Houston is home to some inventive water features that add beauty to the city.
While most of these waterfalls in Houston are manmade (and make no effort to hide that fact), they’re still beautiful and perfect for visiting for a photo shoot or simply a place to relax.
Here are the coolest Houston waterfalls to visit!
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Of course, no post about Houston waterfalls could start with anything other than the iconic Waterwall, which is indisputably one of the most famous photo spots in Houston.
The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall is well known in Houston becomes of how unique of an installment it is.
Just like the name suggests, the Waterwall in Houston is literally a wall of water.
It is absolutely free to visit and makes for some pretty incredible photographs at any time of day. It is important to note that while the Waterwall is free, parking on weekdays is not.
Over 11,000 gallons of water flow over the Waterwall, making it a really unique spectacle all year round.
With a height of 64 feet, the Houston Waterwall leaves many people in awe as they turn the corner and soak in the views.
Japanese Garden Waterfall in Houston
The Japanese Garden in Houston combines history and nature seamlessly.
This garden was created to symbolize the connection of the United States and Japan as well as the large Japanese community that lives in Houston.
There are plenty of walkways to stroll through the park as you catch glimpses of cherry trees and unique architectural elements.
One unique feature within the boundaries of the Houston Japanese Garden is a beautiful cascading waterfall.
Many people visit from all around to escape to an area where they are surrounded by nature and where they can learn something new. The Japanese Garden is a great place to spend the day or even have an impromptu photoshoot.
Wortham Park Water Towers
Also not a natural waterfall, the water towers at Lyndall Wortham Park provide a similar level of amazement as the Houston Waterwall.
What is impressive about the towers at Wortham Park is that they are unexpected.
You will be walking along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden, you are greeted with tall towers with water flowing out all sides.
Also, there is a grassy area that is perfect for a picnic or simply soak up the sights.
Houston Waterfalls in Sesquicentennial Park
Designed to celebrate Houston’s 150th birthday, these manmade, downtown waterfalls in Houston are an excellent place to cool off amongst the skyscrapers.
Like the Waterwall, the Sesquicentennial Park waterfalls make no effort to hide the fact that they are not remotely natural–but that doesn’t take away from the enjoyment they bring.
Oyster Creek Park Waterfalls
Oyster Creek Park is another spot on your quest to find the hidden waterfalls near Houston.
When you visit Oyster Creek Park, you have various choices for how you can spend your time.
There are over three miles of hiking trails to venture off on, as well as picnic tables to enjoy your lunch in the great outdoors.
Also, a pond area within the park will entice you with trickling water from the added waterfall feature.
Whether you want to hike or simply enjoy being outside, Oyster Creek Park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the peaceful sounds of Houston waterfalls.


Construction of the Car Park at Szybka Kolej Miejska in Warsaw
The telecommunication project assumed the use of deep chambers in D-400 class. The contractor decided to use TP Innotechniki modular chambers.
Revitalization of Abrahama Street in Gdynia
When designing the promenade, the architects decided to hide all control cabinets that would spoil the landscape.


Perhaps you have contemplated engaging a professional in order to landscape your property. You just need to know a bit about the issue. Read this article for more tricks and tips that you can use to make a nice yard.
A great landscaping tip that can help anyone is to comprise a list of any needed materials you will be needing prior to starting on your project. You don’t want to be knee-deep in your landscape project to discover that you’re missing something crucial.
Make your landscape by creating a garden that incorporates all seasons. Select a wide variety of plants, with some blooming in each season, springtime and winter. You can also use trees with interesting foliage or evergreens to keep your yard stand out.
Consult a professional before starting any type of landscape work in your yard. While you won’t need them to do everything, you can use their experience and knowledge to get the look you want. This step is doubly important if you are new to landscaping.
Shop around on the Internet to keep costs down and get a larger selection. There are lots of sites on the web that sell well-made products at very good prices. Make sure you check out customer reviews to see if you are getting products to ensure proper packaging is used when transported.
Consider the structures before modifying your landscape. Make sure you’re aware of where components of your home such as gutters, cables, and septic drainfields before you begin in order to avoid running into them later. Call the city or county before digging to ensure underground lines.


Block paving is often a favorite option for driveways, but it can also be used to make attractive paths and patio areas at your home. There are now a lot more choices for block paving than there was when it was first introduced, and this has actually made selecting the ideal type for your needs a more complicated job. Nevertheless, there are three major elements that you have to think about when selecting your block paving
Style of the block paving.
There are many different styles of block paving offered and this will certainly enable you to develop a number of different looks, for instance standard or modern. Standard block paving bricks are commonly utilized to produce modern styles, however if you're searching for a more traditional style then bricks made from natural stone could be a much better selection. When you are choosing the design of block paving that you desire, then another consideration that you will have to take into consideration is whether you need any embellishment within the edge of the paving for instance a kerb or a border. Here you can find much more on EKS Block Paving.
The colours used
When you're deciding which colours you will utilize for the block paving, you ought to consider the location that will be paved and choose colours which will complement these settings. You may even want to pick more than one colour since this can help create an interesting pattern which will provide your house a special style all of its own.
The type of property can also affect the colours that you will choose. However, the most significant influence on the colour will be your own personal preference and you will probably find that when you are browsing various colours you will be instantly attracted to certain shades and hues.
The pattern that is created
The final part of picking the ideal block paving is to select the pattern which will be used. The main reason that this step is left until last is since the design and colour of the paving will have a big influence on the designs that are available to you. There are a variety of various conventional patterns that you can pick from, or you can be inventive and design your own. You will certainly have the choice to include a border in your design, which will generally be a different colour to the rest of the paving.
When you have made the choice about the aspects that have been talked about above, then it will turn out to be simpler to plan the paving that you want laid at your property. The location will certainly have an impact on your decision, as the type of paving that you might make use of for a driveway could be different to that which may be laid to create a patio.
With many different styles and colours offered, you can develop any kind of block paving that you desire. So, get inventive and begin preparing the look that you have actually always desired for your property today.


Decking is ideally comfortable to walk on and pleasing to the eye. The deck should also portray the character of the owner and their style. It locks in the pool design as a whole. Shown here is the technology of concrete, known as, stamped concrete. Stamped concrete is available in numerour colors and patterns to fit everyone's style.


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We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality construction every time.
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Work to eradicate an invasive species of rhododendron from Lews Castle Grounds is well under way and has created eight local jobs.
The five year clearance programme, now in its third year, will see the Castle Grounds transformed, restoring them to their former glory and adding additional trails to the much loved Stornoway asset.
Vistas which have been hidden for generations are being uncovered as the rhododendrons are painstakingly rolled back to open up the grounds and make way for new growth.
Costing £497,000 the clearance is just one part of a 20 year vision which also involves extensive restocking of trees. Already nature is taking over with saplings rooting where the rhododendrons have been removed.
The whole project is expected to cost approximately £1 million with funding from a range of sources including the Scottish Rural Development Program, The Stornoway Trust and the Comhairle.
The end result will see a diverse range of plants established instead of the current ‘monoculture’. The sterile environment created by the rhododendrons will be replaced by the regeneration of native flora and fauna. It will also open up the grounds for locals and visitors alike.
The slideshow featured shows a selection of photos taken on a recent tour of the grounds with Scottish Woodlands Ltd contract forester Geoff Stone.
For the full story see this week’s Stornoway Gazette, out today (Thursday 8th).


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El Camino del Cerro to Goret Road is currently in design.
Improvements include widening Silverbell Road to a curbed four-lane divided desert parkway with pedestrian facilities, bike lanes, lighting, drainage improvements, new native landscaping, and public art.
Although the design will be moving forward, there will be an 18-month to 2-year-period before construction begins on this segment to allow for the planning and excavation of cultural resources. Pima County and the City of Tucson will be working together on this very important aspect of the Silverbell Corridor.
60% Design Open House was held November 14, 2016.
A final design open house will be held in advance of construction.


GARDEN DESIGN – APRIL 2007
The work of Living Green's Davis Dalbok is featured in the April 2007 issue of Garden Design. The story profiles eight cutting-edge designers and what it takes "to make a style statement in a pot."
Davis Dalbok – Pushing Zones:As a horticulturist and founder of San Francisco design showroom and garden design firm Living Green, Davis Dalbok likes to say he "gardens with one foot in the tropics," meaning that he tends to spin a tropical look, even when the plants he designs with are not tropical. These two containers, sporting subtropical plants are a perfect example.
"Here the fishhooks are permanent, but the crocosmias are not," says Dalbok. "When the crocosmias are past bloom, we trade them out for daylilies or cymbidiums and plant them in the ground."
—Garden Design, April 2007 [Click image to enlarge.]
GARDEN DESIGN – FEBRUARY 2007
From the article of Garden Design's February 2007 issue, "Silk Route — Sculptural Houseplants That Bring the Garden Indoors Complement a Sophisticated Asian-Style Interior in the Heart of San Francisco,"
"Working hand in hand with Davis Dalbok of San Francisco's Living Green, which specializes in tropical and subtropical plantings, decorative objects and garden design, they created an Asian sanctuary of luxury, calm and grace."
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Our process is based on the idea that architecture and development can be restructured and combined creating new efficiencies in the design and construction process. As architects, we design detail-oriented and practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients, and as placemakers, we use our architectural resources as catalysts for public discourse.
The design has a value that can never show up on a proforma. It's about quality, not quantity. The people we collaborate with realize that each project is not about squeezing every drop of square footage out of their lot. It's about creating incredible spaces, rich in detail, and full of life.
We believe landscape design can enable affirmative change in communities through the creation of regenerative living infrastructure and public landscapes. We aim to tackle the rising problem of global warming by our designs. We work to integrate natural cycles along with system into environments across all scales, from the urban pocket-park to the regional ecological plan.
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A visitor to a place is a participant in that place. Recognizing this, we believe creating landscapes and architecture that offer unexpected opportunities for access and engagement can elevate the human experience, triggering reflection, awareness, and action on the part of visitors.
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Every physical space is unique. We believe in the power of listening to our clients to understand the site and its fabric—social and environmental—into which it is woven. Designs emerge out of rigorous research and continuous collaboration to develop innovative re-imagining of place and use.
We thrive on responding to concerns, anticipating challenges, cutting red tape, and accomplishing our mutual visions. We are tenacious in achieving our mutual goals and continue to be engaged with our clients and their places long after our projects have taken root.


With Garden designer Pro app, you can easily design as well as make dream garden without any other help. You can enjoy an impressive collection of more than hundred trees, shrubs as well as flowers as your garden accessories. If you want to create your own dream garden sans groundbreaking ceremony, then this application is beyond doubt perfect for you. A great thing is that you can save money and test them what types of plants to fit into the virtual garden. You can use them quickly and plan simply by pressing the device camera or select something from their library to make your garden impressive. This app is a great app beyond question because this app will help you make your own garden easy, just in a few touches.
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When it comes to plumbing supplies, there are an array of systems that you will need for your home. If you are an avid garden, one essential plumbing supply would be a sprinkler system. If you select the most appropriate irrigation system for your needs, you can ensure that there will not be any water wastage or over flooding of your plants. The following are some options available to you when contemplating sprinkler systems.
Soaker hose systems
A soaker hose is made up of a flexible piping system that literally leaks water right into the ground, hence their name soaker hose. They are ideal if you are looking to ensure thorough irrigation for dense plantings. Nevertheless, you can also configure them to provide water for individually spaced plants by customising how the water soaks into the ground. Soaker hoses are typically connected directly to a water supply such as from a tank. However, if you would like to ensure you are conserving water you can connect them to a tap that you can turn off and on to decrease the chances of water wastage.
One of the more water efficient systems that you could consider for residential irrigation is the drip system. They are popular with homeowners who are focused on water conservation, as they will use the fraction of the water that is typically used by overhead spray systems. Drip systems, as the name suggests, will drip drops of water at specified locations. The system is made up of drip tubing that is strategically placed to ensure that the drops of water are going directly at the base of the plants that require the irrigation. Drip systems are also a great choice for homeowners who have clay soil. This is because the slow rate of water dispersal ensures that the soil has enough time to absorb the water. Another advantage of drip systems is that they will not cause any runoff on your property.
These are the most common option that homeowners will opt for when it comes to residential irrigation. They are convenient as they offer you an assortment of spray heads to choose from. This gives you the flexibility to purchase spray heads in relation to the amount of land that you would like to irrigate. It should be noted though that spray systems are not the most efficient irrigation systems that you could opt for. This is largely because they disperse water at a faster rate than most soils will be able to absorb it. Which could lead to oversaturation of your soil or water runoff on your property.


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Roadstone Wood have sourced a range of Limestone Paving Flags and Setts, ideal for most paving applications. From the walkway leading up to the patio, Limestone Flags and Setts release a new lease of life and rich colour in what was once a dull landscape.
Limestone is generally smoother in appearance than Granite,and the Limestone paving setts bring their own unique appeal. The rich deep colour in Limestone paving adds beauty both when wet and dry.
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Portfolio Volume III
Henriksen Butler and the New Landscape of Work
The New Landscape of Work
We believe great space is measured and defined by its purpose; how it inspires and enables us to work, learn, heal, live and play. For over 40 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to our clients and talented partners in the communities we represent with our belief and passion to help support great design.
Our latest collection of projects is a testament to our valued partners; the architects, designers, and contractors that conceptualize, design, and construct these incredible spaces to support the success of our mutual clients. While each project is unique in vision and opportunity, they all serve to remind ourselves of the “Why” behind what we do.
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Natural Play and Sound Scape
The Children’s Centre’s Natural Play & Sound Scape is a backyard experience unlike any other in St. John’s (and that’s not an exaggeration)! The first of its kind in Newfoundland and Labrador, our outdoor play space is the result of an enormous amount of planning by our staff and Board of Directors. It is a play space built primarily with organic, natural materials like wood and stone, incorporating the natural world into our programming as much as possible.
Each play or sound station in our play scape has been carefully planned to incorporate The Children’s Centre’s play-based philosophy, it’s rich history, and the incredible opportunities for learning and fun that exist in the natural world.
Our Natural Play & Sound Scape was planned in consultation with many experts, one of whom is Natural Play Space Guru Rusty Keeler, who came to visit our centre and lend his expertise to our space. Rusty is the author of Natural Playscapes: Creating Outdoor Play Environments for the Soul!. Examples of his work can be found in play spaces all over the world. For more information on Rusty’s work, visit


Ss Simon & Jude, Cockshutt
As we reach the end of June, the churchyard looks incredibly tidy; the lawns were recently mown, and the prolonged glorious summer weather, has curtailed its growth. Even so, there’s still much to see, if you know where to look!
Firstly, as you walk along the churchyard path to the main church door, quietly passing the guardians of old resting peacefully, you are overcome with the heady scent from the wonderfully huge Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) as its racemes of highly fragrant but tiny white flowers hang from its branches. With its dark, glossy green leaves and red stalks, it is a thing of beauty.
Walk around to the north-western end of the Church and admire the Irish Yew (Taxus baccata “Fastigiata”), making up for lost time now that the overgrowth of past years has been cleared; the young, bright green shoots, a sharp contrast to its natural dark green. Protected in its centre, upright and tall, stand the remains of a once a beautiful gravestone.
If you make your way down to the wildlife area, you will see the wood pile nestled among the nettles, so adored by the caterpillars of our native butterflies. Listen carefully and you will hear the gentle rustling of False Oat grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris) andRough Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis) as they swish and sway in the gentle breeze.
There’s much to see in the boundary hedge on the south-eastern side of the churchyard; Holly (Ilex aquifolium) jostles for space along with English Yew (Taxus baccata), Elder (Sambucus nigra) and Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Wait patiently and you might see a Blackbird scurrying out from the undergrowth, a juicy worm in its orange bill!
As you move on towards the boundary wall, past the Memorial Garden, you are greeted by climbing Ivy ((Hedera Ilex) whilst down by the path, you will see the diminutive Ivy-leaved Toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis) with its lime green ivy-shaped leaves, tiny mauve flowers and red stems.
Pause in the shade of the treasured English Yewand enjoy the show put on by the scampering squirrels and raucous crows with their ominous black hoods. Occasionally, acrobatic Blue Tits are seen; blink and they are gone as is the Dragonfly with sunlight glimmering on its wings!


You might be amazed that a country with only .16 square miles in total area is half gardens. Well today’s photo of the day is from the top of St Peter’s Basilica looking down on the Vatican City gardens, for the people that love gardens this is amazing and people always want their green lawn to look alike so they look for tips online to do this. These are the private gardens of the Pope himself, and you can arrange a tour through the Vatican Museums.
Yesterday Melek wrote about how much she loves Rome and Vatican City and tomorrow I will help you get orientated to the city of Rome. After that I have many things to share with you about Vatican City and Rome.


As soon as the sun made an appearance we were determined to spruce up the garden. From the new dusky pink Out There Interiors chairs to making sure those pesky bugs and beasts stayed away from our flowers, we’ve been doing everything to get it looking summer ready.
If you’re stuck for ideas on how to revamp your garden then we’ve put together 11 budget-friendly ways for our latest Houzz article, ch-ch-check it out: CLICK ME!
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Native Seed Mixes for Restoration of Shorelines
There is approximately 90,000 miles of lakeshores in Minnesota and another 138,000 miles of shoreline along rivers and streams. Each shoreline has their own natural protection that was designed by nature and developed over thousands of years. Human impact on these shorelines has created a unique ecological challenge. This challenge is to protect our water quality through proper shoreline stabilization techniques while still allowing for recreational use and water access. The runoff and sedimentation created by human development within our watersheds has formed a serious need for ecological protections. Buffer systems can help enhance our water quality through filtering and controlling runoff.
We have extensive experience restoring shorelines and protecting our lakes and streams using our high quality seed and plant material which has proven very useful to our customers’ needs. Our knowledge of hydrology, sediment control, native plant communities and their function allow us to be efficient and effective for our customers. We use innovative installation techniques including bioengineering, erosion control, vegetation installation and management. Our time tried and proven techniques allow us to be efficient and effective for our customers.
We know that every project is personal and will create unique experiences. Our staff has been selected because of their knowledge and passion for the restoration of our native landscapes. MNL ecologists have the knowledge and experience needed to assess your site and determine the most ecologically appropriate plan to reach your project goals and implement that plan. All along we will keep in mind your recreation and personal use as well as the ecological function of protecting your water body.
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In relation to landscape design, it is not at all always easy and that is the main reason most people choose to work with pros for the job for these people. Even so, choosing the perfect landscape designer brand isn’t always easy and you could turn out having a very difficult time arriving at a decision. There are several landscape designer brand businesses nowadays and for that reason there’s a great deal of competition – this is useful for you as being the prices would be greater as a result of challenging competition. Though they may possibly all look a similar, should you do a small amount of research with a particular company you will discover a lot more on them. As a result, make sure to do your research before you employ someone.
Ideas to locating the best landscape designer
As mentioned above, finding the excellent landscape designers isn’t an easy task and that is the key reason why you must make sure that you just remember the following tips:
Examine their license
Before you even bother to look into the other elements of a landscaping company, the first thing that you should do is look at their company license. If they’re not registered to do the job, you ought to in no way work with them. A number of the licenses they would need to hold incorporate: An over-all responsibility license, watering licenses, nursery certificates plus much more; even so, the licenses differ among states.
Just how can it will cost you?
Another essential thing to take into account may be the affordability of your landscape fashionable company. Will they demand a smooth level or can they look at your garden and give you will a personalized estimate depending on what you require? Of course the second can be desired – correct? Normally when thinking about prices landscape businesses look at three critical factors: the labor included, products needed which contains the plants, resources and soil and their general profit. Get More Info https://sanvuonvtop.vn/san-thuong-dep/.
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If you’re working with a landscape company that is already set up, they will absolutely have prior clientele that you would be able to speak with and go to have a look at what they have completed to their home gardens. Wouldn’t it be wonderful should you would be able to see what your garden would seem like well before they even can commence working on your garden? Therefore, when conducting your research to get the best landscape designer brand look at their internet site for customer critiques.


Our outdoor entertainment design capabilities hold no limits. We want to maximise the potential of your space by designing an area that capitalises on the greatest assets of your home, rather than it look and feel like a complete afterthought.
Our team will work to understand your outdoor area, taking into consideration factors like natural sunlight, surrounding rooms and external privacy so that your project enhances the best features, and promotes optimum, yet practical and logical function.
Our experience building outdoor living areas extends beyond the standard pergola; they are an incredible artform that boasts quality and style. The integration of traditional building methods with contemporary design features has always facilitated an outcome that exceeds client expectation. From outdoor kitchens and bars, to deckings, patios and al fresco areas, learn to enjoy life more in the outdoors.


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Ｗhere visionary design meets strategic development. As a prominent property development and management firm specializing in high and medium-density developments, our company stands at the forefront of innovation within the real estate sector. With a strategic emphasis on investment, renovation, and efficient property leasing practices, we have consistently demonstrated expertise in transforming spaces into vibrant, functional, and aesthetically appealing assets. Our primary area of focus include commercial, industrial, and hospitality developments, where we leverage a wealth of experience to create dynamic environments that meet the evolving needs of businesses and communities. Through the seamless integration of design, functionality, and sustainability, we take pride in contributing to the enhancement and vitality of the urban landscape. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond development – it includes the meticulous management of each property to ensure enduring value and optimal returns for our stakeholders.


Smart Outdoor Lighting Installation
Your outdoor lighting plays an important part of living comfortably and safely in your home. As well as outdoor ambient lighting for special gatherings outdoors, we’re experts at smart outdoor lighting. Our solutions are smart and vastly improve safety, security and convenience. Take a look at some of the things we offer, and project we have completed.
Smart Outdoor Lights
Smart outdoor lights should look good and serve a purpose. Whether you want your lights to light the way when you arrive home from work, work to a programmed schedule, be control remotely or deter intruders, we design smart outdoor lighting solutions build entirely around you.
One this project we used a variety of smart outdoor lights for improved efficiency and vastly improved the curb appeal of this home.
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UCD campus walking map
I designed this map of buildings and campus walks of interest to Alumni for one of Dublin’s biggest Universities, UCD. Initially used in their magazine, it subsequently got expanded and produced on its own to accompany a Woodlands Walk day. London-based Daniel Frost provided the delicious illustrations. Project selected for inclusion in the 100 Design Archive.


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On Thursday, the Central Committee and State Council issued guidelines on greening urban and rural construction.
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Marc Newson - Beijing Design Week 2015
I’m pleased to welcome our friends in China to the first program of Australian design at Beijing Design
Week. Our feature of exhibitions and events invites you to explore Australian design, fashion, architecture and creativity right here in Beijing, and to be a part of an important exchange of ideas between our two countries.
Australian designers and architects have been working in China for over 20 years, collaborating on projects from landscape design and urban gardens to master planning entire cities. Did you know the Watercube built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics was designed by an Australian architecture firm? With numerous exhibitions being staged across Beijing in addition to talks and workshops, our Australia@BJDW program has something for everyone. Admire leading Australian designer (and designer of the Apple Watch!) Marc Newson’s stunning new teaset created for Georg Jensen, on show at the Beijing Centre for the Arts. Celebrate the Canberra-Beijing sister city relationship by visiting the Australian National University craft and jewellery exhibition “Crafting Connections” exhibiting at Yangmeizhu 59, Dashilar.


"Lake Illawarra" by Salwa Woodroffe
30 x 40 cm
Oil on canvas
From a property on top of the hill on Tonagra Rd, Jamberoo, one can see Lake Illawarra and the few green space that remain at the bottom of the hill. Unfortunately, all this area will be built in the future; already there are so many packed housing estates covering this area.


Simon Corbell MLA
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Minister for Capital Metro, Simon Corbell, today launched consultation on the latest light rail urban designs.
"We are calling on the community to get involved with the first stage of Canberra's light rail network and have their say on the latest thinking for landscaping, stop design and walking and cycling options, as well as the overall design vision for the corridor. As part of my new role as the Minister for Urban Renewal, I am committed to realising the opportunity for a rejuvenation of the Northbourne corridor created through this project. " Mr Barr said.
"This is part of an ongoing conversation on the future of the light rail corridor, with further opportunities to discuss the government's urban renewal plans later in the year.
"The light rail project is evidence of ACT Labor delivering on our election promise - attracting investment to the capital whilst creating jobs through the design, construction and ongoing operations of the project."
Mr Corbell said the government is setting out its urban design vision to ensure that the consortia bidding for the project have a good understanding of government, stakeholder and community expectations when developing their light rail designs.
"It's important that the light rail design reflects the character of Canberra," Mr Corbell said.
"The Capital Metro Agency is using feedback from the early design consultation – held last year – to further develop the thinking on the project's urban design elements to inform the light rail procurement process.
"This is another great opportunity for the community to let the team at Capital Metro know if they are on the right track and to share their views on the urban designs, including landscaping."
Included in the design consultation is the government's recommendation for a new species of tree for the Northbourne Avenue corridor.
"Last year, stakeholders and the community gave us strong feedback that the fourth generation of trees along Northbourne Avenue should be native, in particular local to the Canberra area, and resilient to drought conditions," Mr Corbell said.
"Building on this feedback and technical advice, we recommend the Eucalyptus rossii, also known as the Scribbly Gum, as the most suitable species for the fourth generation of trees along Northbourne Avenue.
"Many of the trees remaining on Northbourne Avenue are in decline and will need to be replaced in the near future regardless of the light rail project. The selection of a suitable species to replace the current Eucalyptus elata trees is an important decision that will define the sense of arrival to the nation's capital."
The latest design elements for the corridor also propose native grassland plantings beneath the eucalypt tree canopy along the median as a resilient and attractive alternative to unsustainable irrigated grass.
"Community feedback during the early design consultation suggested landscaping options could reflect Canberra's changing seasons," Mr Corbell said.
"The current designs suggest that native grassland plantings can be used to ensure flowers all year round, creating a colourful 12 month seasonal palette.
People can share their views with us on the light rail urban designs through online forums at haveyoursay.capitalmetro.act.gov.au or by visiting the consultation checkpoint station – a pop-up tram that will be touring the ACT during the consultation period – to view consultation material and talk to ACT Government staff. A schedule of where the checkpoint station will be located around Canberra, such as at shopping centres and community events, is available online.
The Light Rail project is another milestone in the Parliamentary Agreement with the ACT Green Party.


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Professional lighting mounted into your landscape don’t just serves a usable goal, but additionally may make your landscape come alive during the night time. Not one person needs a totally dim lawn around their dwelling during the night, and sugar land landscaper can appear totally distinct at nighttime with good lighting than it appears to be like like during the day. Usability of lights while in the landscape could it be is sweet to maintain burglars absent out of your property, serving for a great stability selection in your dwelling that enhances your landscape for the exact same time.
One particular important element that goes into your lights with your landscaping is efficiency. You would like it for being wired appropriately so you want the most recent machines for use to guarantee your electric bill is not as well large. Other issues to consider are classified as the timing technique of your lights. You’d like the exterior lights all operating over a timer that you could activate or off any time you desire, in addition is about selected regions to show on at distinct instances.
Lighting can be mounted in numerous methods to accent your trees, vegetation, and flowers which might be in the landscape. Down lights can really make the very best of the plant glow in the evening. Up lights will have the other effect which may make a similar plant look much unique. Other tactics include things like shadowing where by the sunshine is not shined immediately on to the plant alone. The placement on the lights with your landscape is incredibly vital that you how every little thing will appear at nighttime. You also usually do not want the lights by themselves standing out way too a lot so employing lower profile light fixtures could make your landscape appear regular throughout the daylight.
In the event you have a very yard having a pool and patio, you may need the proper lighting about it so that you can use this spot at night. You can have lighting designed into retaining partitions all over your pool or else you can position the lights in addition to a fence that might surround your pool and patio. Other lights sites can be on your own household that shines down around the overall area. This is often good for safety and usefulness.


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Rochdale’s medieval bridge, which has been hidden from public view for more than a century, is set to be uncovered following the approval of a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to reopen the River Roch.
The Heritage Lottery Fund’s £1.2m grant is a huge boost to the scheme, which is a vital part of Rochdale town centre’s ongoing regeneration.
The project, which is also backed by the Environment Agency and Regional Flood and Coastal Committee with financial support of £1m, will remove two sections of the culvert that covers the river to reveal the stunning 800-year-old bridge, which was hidden from view in 1864.
Aside from a brief period in the early nineties when the river was uncovered for engineering works, no one has glimpsed this unique part of Rochdale’s heritage for over one hundred years.
As well as uncovering and restoring the bridge the project includes measures to enhance the natural heritage of the river by including features that encourage river vegetation and creatures to re-establish themselves.
Sara Hilton, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund North West, said:
“Rochdale’s exciting plans to re-open the River Roch will not only reveal the hidden heritage at the heart of the town, but will inspire local people to get involved and support the surrounding natural environment. Running through the heart of the town, the River Roch has played a vital role in Rochdale’s history over the years and this project, made possible thanks to National Lottery players, will ensure that it will again.”
The exposed sections of the river will be located at the junction of Yorkshire Street and the Esplanade.
Rochdale Borough Council Leader, Richard Farnell, said: “This is great news for Rochdale and we’re incredibly pleased the Heritage Lottery Fund has agreed to support this vital project. The smaller scheme approved by the Council has saved over £1m and concentrates on revealing the historic 13th Century bridge. This will be a fantastic heritage attraction for the town.
“We also have plans to regenerate the wider Butts area which will house a traditional outdoor market. All these plans are intended to make Rochdale town centre a much more attractive place to shop and visit.
“The river reopening will help create a stunning town centre attraction and will be quite unique in the area.”
The Environment Agency welcomed the news, as the river reopening will significantly reduce the flood risk in Rochdale town centre.
Tony Callaghan, Project Lead for the river reopening for the Environment Agency, said “This project will deliver some fantastic outcomes for the people of Rochdale. It will reduce flood risk for over 40 properties and deliver significant environmental improvements to 450m of concrete river channel by establishing more natural habitats. The project is a great example of how we are working with local and national partners to reduce flood risk, improve the natural environment and help restore some of Rochdale’s fantastic heritage”.
Work is set to start as early as February 2015, with the entire scheme due to be completed in the autumn of that year.
Cllr Farnell added: “Rochdale’s redevelopment, which has gained real momentum in recent years, is not just about bringing new shops and developments. Honouring our extensive heritage is equally important, and this scheme will sit wonderfully alongside our Grade I Listed Town Hall as well as our historic ginnels and walkways.”
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We appointed Wodehouse Construction Ltd as the main contractor on the development of our home. It was a substantial ovehaul, including full landscaping of the front and rear gardens. The quality of work was amazing and the finish exceptional.
The team were great to work with and accommodating in all aspects. Tidy and polite, I would have no hesitation in recommending them in relation to any building work.
MR S BAWA
With this property we were given one simple instruction; we needed to create the owner’s dream home. The client had thought about moving but, because they enjoyed the location, they wanted to create a home that was completely different to what they already had. With this in mind, we totally transformed the original property into a stunning five-bedroomed, detached dwelling. The extensive works included everything from floating staircases to a bespoke kitchen and new bar areas. A major aspect of the renovation was the landscaping which includes cedar fencing, artificial lawn areas, and granite paving. Wodehouse was delighted when the owner said we'd created their perfect home.


Your backyard should be your own little slice of the outdoors! Whether you have what realtors would describe as a “cozy” backyard or you have some significant acreage, adding an outdoor fireplace to your landscape design is something you’ll enjoy for quite some time. If you aren’t sure about adding an outdoor fireplace, you’ll soon find that there are many different sizes and varieties that will add visual interest and anchor your space.
Because outdoor fireplaces come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes, it quickly gives you some freedom when looking for a visual statement that will liven up your backyard. Outdoor fireplaces can be done in different scales, types of rock, and shapes that will give your backyard an almost instant style. If you are going contemporary, look for outdoor fireplaces that have clean lines and smooth, unobtrusive styles. These shapes are usually square or rectangular. For more traditional styles, look at outdoor fireplaces that are made of stone or stacked rock in typical triangular shapes or conical shapes. These are just some of the options that are available regarding outdoor fireplaces.
As for the fireplace inserts, those again will be dictated by the type of style and features you are looking for. There are outdoor fireplaces that are made to burn wood or use gas logs of different shapes, sizes and types, as well as all sorts of other features made in a variety of brands. To learn more about adding an outdoor fireplace to your backyard, come and see us here at Pisgah Insulation & Fireplaces.


Pick a color, Any color
The decision to grace your project with a natural slate roof is one that you will be thankful for, many years into the future. It speaks volumes about your good taste, your design sense – and your common sense. North Country slates are available in a wide variety of colors. Slates of various color, size and thickness are frequently blended together to create truly unique multi-colored roofs. There’s a selection to match virtually any design aesthetic you could wish for. Take the time to review all of our color options available.


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When looking to grow herbs, a single of the most essential elements is the backyard garden soil you will be making use of. Not ample can be mentioned about getting ready a bed in purchase to plant a effective yard. This is just as important whether you are starting your very first herb yard, or preparing your current backyard garden for the spring and summer time to occur. This is dedicated to the developing of herbs outdoors. I will get into pot gardening in a afterwards site submit. Remain tuned for that. In get to make factors simpler, this publish is separated into a segment on preparing a new mattress and a section on planning present beds. Adhere to these directions and you will be prepared to get commenced with your herb backyard arrive spring time.
Getting ready a New Mattress
The first thing required when making ready a new mattress is to entirely get rid of weed seed from the backyard garden soil. This is critical so you will not have to be weeding your yard correct right after planting when it can disrupt the potential of your herbs to create correct root constructions. The method to get rid of weeds does not have to incorporate a whole lot of weed killer. how to make sandy loam This will produce a bed which is wrought with chemicals. The herbs you grow will have reminisces of the chemical substances still left in them. Considering that this is needless, there is no require to even go this route.
Contemplate the soil you have prior to obtaining started. If you have a hardy soil, assault it right after an early winter season rain. Use a shovel to dig deeply. Take away any weeds you see right absent and dispose of them effectively to defend the rest of your backyard garden. If you have mild soil, you will do far better to wait around until the early spring in get to do the identical factor. Soon after digging up the soil, go over the complete area with a four hundred grade black plastic sheet. This will avoid light from obtaining to any weed seeds which persist. Make sure to protect for at least one particular month ahead of planting.
Preparing an Existing Bed
The best time to remove weeds from present yard soil for herbs is for the duration of spring. You will do best to wait right up until the weather has warmed up a tiny bit. This will make it less complicated to take away the weeds with out disturbing your herbs also much. This is also a great time to check out the nutrient material of your soil. Although herb plants desire a low nutrient soil, there even now requirements to be some vitamins available. A great concept to get your soil examined is to take it in to your regional nursery.


Having a tree-pruning session in order to get rid of foliage is a very common practice in the field of agriculture. However, this may not be the best alternative if your aim is to create a really attractive landscape. Instead, you should make sure that you do not require pruning when you have planted a tree. In fact, one of the factors which tend to make foliage even more prominent is the presence of weeds which may try to compete with the size of the plant.
If you have garden plots in which you are planning to plant trees in the future, it would be a better idea to think about pruning your trees from the start. You should take note of the number of leaves which your trees have and if they seem to be too crowded with leaves. Once you determine the overall proportion of the soil in which your trees may be placed, you can easily create the perfect landscape in which you can enjoy your tree.
However, the best thing about tree pruning is that the necessary process of this activity can even be carried out by you. All you need to do is to thoroughly clean your trellises and for some trees, this can even be done by you.
In order to be able to gain some benefit from the basic procedure of pruning, you should remove the leaves in the spring time. In this time, you will find that the leaves will remain out on the landscape. In this way, you will be able to study the sizes of the plant without having to deal with the leaves all through the year.
In the fall time, it is recommended that you should not prune the leaves of your trees. This is because there are several insects that feed on the leaves of your tree’s and they may inject harmful substances into the foliage.
If you do not prune your trees in the fall time, you will find that your trees have low chances of surviving the winter time. When it comes to the spring time, you should start the process of pruning in the middle of the month. Even though your trees may be too small, you can use the tips given above to try to make them bigger.
Tree pruning is the only method you need to use in order to have an overall landscape which you can enjoy for a long time. This will ensure that your tree is not dwarfed by the foliage that surrounds it and will actually help you reap the benefits that you deserve.


What is the defensible space around your home? Simply put, it’s an area where you have cleared away anything that could make it easier for wind and fire to damage your home. Your defensible space can be divided into 3 zones. The area within 15 feet of your home should be free of anything flammable and loose debris. This means that you should cut down trees and bushes and eliminate branches and leaves from the ground.
In the second zone which goes out to between 75 and 125 feet from your home, you can have some bushes and trees, but they should be spread out so fire can’t spread from one to the next. You should also keep the ground as clear from debris as possible.
The third zone will go out to the boundaries of your property, and there you won’t need to be as diligent with trimming, but at the same time, you shouldn’t let it grow wild.


The Maremma is first and foremost an unspoilt landscape. Its towns are almost always surrounded by sheer kilometres of open countryside and forests. You don’t need to go far to come across deer, wild boar and hare. In fact, all you have to do is try driving at night! The Maremmans are the ultimate naturalists. They love their landscape and they do everything in their power to preserve them in numerous wildlife reserves and nature parks. Inside these parks, it’s not only about the landscape. Follow the designated paths and you’ll almost always stumble across a medieval tower, abandoned Roman ruin or the remains of Zionistic church.
The province is also home to four art parks, where the modern sculptures and manmade pieces are almost as beautiful as those provided by Mother Nature.


On your list of things to do, add a stroll or jog along the riverside walk.
The riverside walk is a great place to stop and revive, view the river scenery,
listen to the wonderful bird life and see the the most beautiful sunrise & sunset.
The riverside is a great spot to meet friends and gather away from home.
Another must do activity is the Sandytown River Cruise - a wonderful refresher out on the water
Children's play grounds, seating choices, picnic tables and
BBQ's are scattered along the riverside park.
points to the cement footpath are along The Terrace.
and an opportunity to enjoy the Balonne River scenery.


The White House Rose Garden is considered an American asset and is generally used to greet visitors and guests. However, it is more of a private space for the sitting president.
Historically, there used to be stabled in place of the Oval Office and Rose Garden. This was before 1920. President Ulysses Grant once attempted to grow crops there. In the backyard, John F. Kennedy welcomed the successful return of the astronauts. Tricia Nixon tied knots with her husband there.
This is a place linked to history and now Melania Trump is planning to upgrade it and give it a modern look. To ensure that the first lady does a wonderful job redesigning it, Michelle Slatalla has come up with some suggestions.
Michelle has indulged herself in gardening activities, hence gave some recommendations regarding it. She also admires the Kennedys for what they have done to the space.
Michelle thinks that the beautiful, wonderful diversity of the grasses and flowers that have always made America famous should be represented in one of the most significant gardens of the world.
Melania’s ideas were addressed by Michelle, point-by-point:
- Melania wishes to use white rose shrubs to substitute crabapple trees.
Recommendation: Pick a highly disease-resistant bred of roses, which is one of a generational rose as well. A new shrub rose with loads of creamy white flowers and a beautiful, old-fashioned scent is called Rosa “Polar Express”.
- For TV appearances, Melania desires “electrical improvements.”
Recommendation: Ensure that the magnolia trees are displayed. As Bunny Mellon stated, the simple, sculpted silhouettes of magnolia trees retain the glow of summer in winter as well.
- Melania needs the drainage to be changed.
Recommendation: Add a greywater system when doing it.
- Melania desires an 85-foot-long path as well as multiple limestone walkways specifically in a diamond pattern.
Recommendation: To decrease runoff and prevent wastage of water, install eco-friendly, permeable paving.
The Rose Garden will celebrate history with these 21st-century tweaks when planning for the future. The next White House residents will be indebted to her.


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Danielle McLeod cuts a tragic determine from the High Faculty English classroom training literature by day, and moonlighting like a writer and graphic artist by night. Posted in many different travel Journals, and now a blog site, Danielle enjoys arising with home and garden jobs to accomplish with her two youthful boys.
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Linda Vista Park
A neighborhood park on the San Jose/Cupertino border. The park closes an hour after sunset. If you plan on staying after hours, make sure to park outside as rangers will lock the gate. Mostly man-made terrain, but offers a good variety of challenges for 24th scale, scalers, LCG and some sporty and MOA.
Try the rocks around the playground, the waterfall near the golf course and when dry, the 2 ponds just past the waterfall. For more challenging lines, there's a rockwall to the left after the waterfall.


Deforestation and climate change
With Hardiness Zones Jumping Ever Northward
Can that tree stay alive?
A ScienceWiz™ Selection
This linked animation illustrates the general warming that has occurred from 1990 to 2006. Click the play button to see how the hardiness zones have changed.
Play will change the map from the 1990 USDA hardiness zones to the 2006 Arborday.org hardiness zones.
Reset will change the map to show the 1990 USDA hardiness zones.
Differences shows colors that represent how much each zone has changed since 1990. For example, the pink areas of the map have warmed up enough to change one hardiness zone (e.g. the top half of Nebraska has increased by one zone).


New developments thrive throughout the city, where upscale executive and family homes prevail. Neighborhoods offer houses varying in price from $100,000 - $1,000,000. The most popular areas cater to people in the middle to upper-middle income brackets.
A neighborhood that is a shining star for Springdale is Downtown Springdale. The 36-mile Razorback Greenway Trail System runs through the heart of the center city including renovated Shiloh Square.
Community leaders have rallied around a design plan that will utilize Springdale's downtown water feature, Spring Creek, to leverage the benefits of the Razorback Greenway Trail System and dramatically redesign Downtown Springdale with new green space and exciting new development.
The video below explains, through the words of key Springdale leaders, the passion our community feels for a revitalized Downtown.


When most people think of drought-tolerant plants, they immediately think of cactii. Indeed, most succulents require very little water, storing moisture in their leaves and stems, and conserving moisture by have small of vestigial leaves.
Bulbs are another category of drought-tolerant plants. They can evade drought by remaining dormant until rains arrive. However, this makes the garden appear rather barren.
Deep and infrequent watering of lawns and other garden plants encourages deep root growth. Plants with deep roots can better tolerate drought conditions, as the deepest layers of soil remain moist the longest.
- Watering Established Lawns, Xeriscaping: Ground Cover Plants, Trees And Shrubs, Garden Flowers, Xeriscaping: Retrofit Your Yard at Colorado State University Extension
- Drought-Tolerant Plants, Groundcovers at HGTV
- Drought-Tolerant Plants at Garden Gate
- Drought Tolerant Shrubs, Annuals at NC State University Coop Extension
- Xeriscaping at Old House Web
- Drought Tolerant Trees And Shrubs, Annuals, Perennials at University of Saskatchewan
- Drought Tolerant Plants at Lowes
- Sustainability Through Xeriscaping at North Dakota State University Extension
- Xeriscaping – What Is This?, Lug That Hose, Tote That Can — Or Try Xeriscaping, Preparing Your Xeriscape For Winter at Suite101
- Xeriscaping (Planting To Use Less Water.) at Northern Gardening
- Xeriscaping for Florida Homes by Monica Moran Brandies
- Dryland Gardening: Plants that Survive and Thrive in Tough Conditions by Jennifer Bennett
- Xeriscape Colorado: The Complete Guide by Connie Lockhart Ellefson, David Winger
- The Undaunted Garden: Planting for Weather-Resilient Beauty by Lauren Springer
- WaterWise Landscaping with Trees, Shrubs, and Vines: A Xeriscape Guide for the Rocky Mountain Region, California, and Desert Southwest by Jim Knopf
- Xeriscape Handbook: A How-To Guide to Natural, Resource-Wise Gardening by Gayle Weinstein
- Xeriscape Plant Guide: 100 Water-Wise Plants for Gardens and Landscapes by Denver Water
- Xeriscape Color Guide: 100 Water-Wise Plants for Gardens and Landscapes from Fulcrum Publishing
- The Xeriscape Flower Gardener: A Waterwise Guide for the Rocky Mountain Region by Jim Knopf
- Ortho’s All About Dry Climate Gardening (Ortho’s All About Gardening) by Ortho
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How to Choose the Correct Building Stone
When including building stone or walling stone in a project there are 3 things you need to consider to get the job right.
Firstly you need to choose the colour of stone you like, Secondly the shape of the stone & Thirdly the build style.
The above is all fairly obvious but given that walling stone is a random product you can't always get the shape of stone you like in the colour you want and vice versa.
Choosing the stone colour first is important as to incorporate stone into a build or a project you need to ensure that the building stone you choose will either compare to the other products & finishes you are using in your project or contrast entirely allowing the stone to stand out as a unique feature.
It is best to visualise the house or project as a whole rather than just the areas where you are using stone to get a proper perspective on the colour that is right for you.
Once you have the stone colour or colour theme selected then you can move on to look at the shapes and styles of walling stone available.
Due to stone types and quarry extraction methods stone gets produced pretty much in all shapes and sizes. Some of the stones will be longer than they are tall and others will be entirely random.
This is why it is important to select your colour first. If the shape of stone you like isn't available in the colour of the stone you have chosen then it is time to consider mixing different stones together to get the stone pattern you want from the colour theme you have settled on.
Knowing the desired colour theme leaves you more options then to create the build you want from the natural stone products available by compromising on a mix of different stones in a majority and minority mix keeping the colour theme with that selected whilst creating the desired style or shape of finish also.
For example if the stone colour you like is a predominately uniformed shaped stone and you want a random finish then you can include another stone into this mix that is random in shape to help create the more random effect you want.
Finally the build style will be of vital importance to get the job finished correctly. Choosing the right mason and the right jointing style will make all the difference.
A stone can be made to look modern and fresh or rustic and old all depending on the joint you use and the pattern to which the mason builds the stone to.
If you see a project or finish you like try and get a photo of it and take it into us and we'll be able to tell you what joint was used and recommend a mason to complete the work to the same standard.
I hope this is a help!!
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Our impressive range includes:
- Bespoke commissions
- Guardrail, fencing and gates
- Laser cut panels and screens
- Metal planters and boxes
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We have the capability of producing many products within the landscaping and design sector.
SMS Laser Cutting can design and supply laser cut screens and panels for retail, hotels, bars, restaurants, leisure, offices, financial institutions, and luxury residences and apartments.
Laser cut panels complement both internal and external façades, and can be used in a variety of functions:
We are able to produce one-off and unique pieces to perfectly compliment or contrast any surroundings. Got an exciting idea for a project that you want to show us or want some help coming up with a totally unique design? Get in touch and our design team can help turn your vision into a reality, from start to finish.
Within the landscape design industry, there is an increasing need for metalwork to serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. We work closely with creative teams, carefully considering the people who use it, the outdoor environment itself and the relationship between the two. At SMS Laser Cutting, we design and manufacture all aspects of metalwork that you may require.
SMS Laser Cutting provides a wide range of decorative and privacy screens for architects, landscape architects, designers, commercial environments and homeowners.
We have the capability of cutting and etching to the largest available sizes and in a wide range of materials, including sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, CORTEN, acrylics and wood.
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Stunning Adolphil Firestorm Sedum with gentle reddish tint on leaf exterior.
Native to Mexico. Growing along stems with golden yellow leaves that turn orange to red in the Fall. Striking color accent for indoor pots or in the garden. Needs bright light or full sun and good drainage, but will grow well in poor and sandy soils.


Earlier this year, we raked up some of our leaves and squashed them thickly into large bags, leaving them under a hedge. We looked at them last week and they had rotted down into leaf mulch.
Now, there are plenty of nutritious ways to feed your gardens, and of course you can buy most of them. But doesn’t making your own sound so much better? You never know what goes into the compost you are buying, but if you make your own it saves money and will be a hundred percent naturally made by you!
Back to nutritious feeding: leaf mulch is what Monty Don called ‘gold dust’. And here is why he is right:
Organic mulch improves soil fertility as it decomposes, reducing the need for fertilizers. Mulches maintain soil moisture by reducing evaporation so less irrigation is needed from you. It inhibits weed germination and growth, reducing the need for herbicides. It buffers soil temperatures keeping soils warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Mulching leaves simply recycles a natural resource.
This is the time of year for making your next supply. We use large bags that were once used for animal foods, similar to compost bags one can buy from the garden centre, but slightly tougher.
Word of caution: avoid “volcano mulching”, when mulch is piled against the base of a tree, it holds moisture, encouraging rot in the trunk.
Forget the leaf blower and bonfire, grab your rake and a large bag and get to storing some of that nutritious leaf mulch for your veg patch!


The Best Ideas for a more Beautiful Garden
You've got that healthy garden, but you feel something is missing? Hmm... It's maybe about decoration, don't you think so? If yes, then, you know, there is a wide variety of choices that you can opt for to make your garden feel more inviting and beautiful. Below are some garden decoration tips that will for sure inspire you. Let's discover them!


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R V D A – Rahul Vandhana Design Associates.
R V D A – Rahul Vandhana Design Associates, is an Indian multi-disciplinary design office, established in 2015 headquartered in Chennai, India. Ar.Rahul Vignesh and Ar.Vandhana Priyadharshini are the two Founding Partners of RVDA.
RVDA specializes in Architecture Design, Interior Design, Landscape design, Furniture design and Product design. The company has a widespread portfolio of projects in Residential, hospitality, healthcare and Commercial sectors.


Gardens with passion
The Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival showcases a remarkable collection of real gardens, designed to appeal to people from all walks of life.
What sets this event apart is the warm and welcoming nature of the hosts, who take great joy in sharing their passion for gardening. As visitors meander through the gardens, they are greeted with friendly faces, delightful stories, and helpful advice.
The festival proudly presents 43 private gardens this year, offering a delightful assortment of natural beauty.
Additionally, visitors can explore artisan places of interest featuring exquisite jewellery, sculptures and pottery. An opportunity to immerse oneself in the region’s heritage awaits at the Hurworth Cottage, and train rides along the historic railway line add a nostalgia.
With its warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, and an abundance of inspiration, the Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival is an extraordinary celebration of nature’s beauty and the passion of dedicated gardeners. It invites everyone, from near and far, to immerse themselves in the wonders of these remarkable gardens and create lasting memories.
We’re committed to keeping things personal, and accessible. Entry to any of our gardens is $2.00, as it was when we started 19 festivals ago.
We acknowledge and thank all the supporters, volunteers, gardeners and others at the Fringe who have contributed their time and energy to what we do and to allow us to keep prices at that level.
Our aim has always been the same – to showcase practical and inspiring ideas that people can create in their own gardens for themselves on an achievable budget.


Brick flooring is ideal for patio design. It is classic and durable, and there are a number of design patterns to choose from. The pattern that you choose will give you great ideas to complete the look of your patio.
Looking at all of the different patio brick design patterns may seem overwhelming at first. However, if you become familiar with the basic designs available you will be able to narrow down you decision quickly. The main brick patterns are the running bond, circular, basket weave, herringbone, and stack board.
The running bond pattern offers a simple and classic look. Creating irregular rows of bricks that are arranged similarly makes this brick design. Each row will maintain this positioning. It is a common brick patio design everywhere. There are running bond variations. You may choose to begin in the center and lay two bricks next to each other and then two more to make a square before you move outward. This is great for square patios.
The circular brick pattern is more difficult to install than the running bond. You begin with a fixed point and lay the bricks in a circular pattern outwards. While it takes extra work to complete, the circular design is a brick pattern id a great idea for anyone who wants to create a more sophisticated patio.
The basket weave is easier to install than the circular brick pattern, but it is more elaborate than some others. Laying out squares with two bricks that point in uneven directions creates this pattern. Each square will have two bricks that run horizontally.
The herringbone pattern is classic and seen on many older roads and streets. You must lay the bricks in diagonal rows. The look is a zig-zag with rows that move in irregular directions.
The easiest brick design to lay in your own patio is the stack board. This is done by beginning at the edge and laying the bricks next to each other precise pattern. The trick is to keep them even throughout the patio. When it is complete, the bricks will be in straight rows.