Crisply placed fieldstone retaining walls create a quiet—but unmistakably firm—spatial order at this wooded Further Lane site. In turn, the effect of regimentation is carefully muted by the extensive use of Ilex hedges and by plantings of hydrangea and perennials. Completed 2017.
In the hands of an interior designer owner, the practicalities of Old Bong Bong Farm, a 4.5-hectare property in the NSW Southern Highlands, are no impediment to its stylish surroundings.
A virtual wander through the new 2.5 hectare public sanctuary, highlighting the poetry and processes of the natural world.
As we move from what has been a very cold and wet winter at Stonefields, I look forward to the blossom that really defines our spring garden.
We did a design for Ken and Jenny in Rosanna a few years back now (view larger version of design here): […]
Dwarf Banksias prove that no space doesn’t mean no impact. These low-growing banksias have full-sized flowers that are shining beacons all through ...
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii west himalayan birch multi-stem. These trees have been cut back when young to create separate stems. Early spring (February 25th) English garden for all seasons. Winner Daily Mail National Garden Competition 2007. Winner Walsall in Bloom 2006. www.fourseasonsgarden.co.uk
This visionary contemporary garden by the coast is the bucolic embodiment of landscape designer Paul Bangay’s naturally evolving style.
Find Blue Glow Globe Thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow') in Edmonton Sherwood Park Fort Saskatchewan Leduc Alberta AB at Salisbury Greenhouse and Landscaping (Blue Globe Thistle)
The Hollywood couple have been isolating with son Travis during the pandemic
Landscape designer Sam Cox has created a native bush garden that emulates its natural surroundings on a 6.5ha property just 30 minutes from the CBD.
25 Best Diy Door Awning Plans .One thing that you ought to bear in mind is that before you start building this task, at first, you require to make an […]
All the windows and glazed doors in the new build home are detailed with antique lead. The windows in the front are floating mullion casements or fly-mullion casements.
Lakithi is the name of Gail and Brian van Rooyen's rural property in central Victoria. It means 'our home' in Zulu, and is very much at the heart of their globetrotting family. Over 20 years, the garden has expanded to 3ha. An abundance of plants provides a constantly changing display and something to pick and enjoy every season.
American firms Wade Design Architects and Geremia Design took cues from "modern farmhouse architecture" to create a home in northern California.
An Australian couple fell in love with this 1860s stone cottage and it's large garden.
Sam Cox designs and builds native gardens in the Australian natural style pioneered by Ellis Stones and Gordon Ford.
The Footloose star shared a glimpse inside their beautiful garden on social media
.Al Campanie/ The Post-StandardThis Sedgwick Colonial is on the market for $374,900 For a gallery of House of the Week photos, click here. This 1930s brick Colonial, climbing with ivy in Syracuse's Sedgwick neighborhood, has the best of both...
Many Australian natives are beloved, and for good reason. Here's how to grow Australian native flowers in your own backyard.
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Many Australian natives are beloved, and for good reason. Here's how to grow Australian native flowers in your own backyard.
The Desert Meets the English Country at this charmingly traditional and modern home located in the heart of the desert.
A look back at the young rebel's signature style.
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McNamara House is a contemporary addition to a heritage Federation-era home in Malvern East. Hidden behind the original residence, the new design embraces contrast and restraint to create a home of timeless character. The floorplan is sequenced from old to new, with the entry, bedrooms and bathrooms positioned in the original home and the kitchen, […]
Most of us have learned as children that plants help clean the air. One of the hazards of deforestation is air pollution. But did you know that plants also play a part in cleaning our water? As with air, plants that live on and in the water absorb carbon dioxide and expel oxygen. In aquatic environments, this is helpful to fish and improves water quality. Plants in aquatic systems also absorb nutrients, bacteria, metals, and chemicals. Plant-based water filtration is getting a lot of attention lately as a sustainable method for cleaning water without chemicals. In 2013 an Oxford University student, Stephan Goodwin Honan, won an international award for his model of a plant filtration system that removes arsenic from water. Cleaning Water With Moss With this natural way of water filtration getting attention as a way of sustainability, a number of recent studies have looked into the role different plants could have on remediation, or the removal of dangerous substances. For Instance moss, not having a root system, absorbs water and nutrients throughout the entire plant. In 2017, Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan published a study which showed Funaria hygrometrica, a certain type of moss, can absorb a large amount of lead due to a special kind of acid in its cell walls. Later that year, a research group at Stockholm University in Sweden conducted a similar study showing that an aquatic moss, called Warnstofia fluitans can help remove arsenic from water. It grows in Swedish wetlands contaminated with the toxic arsenic from nearby mining operations. The study found that thanks to the moss, the waters arsenic levels dropped 80% in under an hour. Instead of being absorbed by the plant, the arsenic was bound to the plants tissue, making the water safer for humans and animals alike. Pine Tree Water Filter Another model, based on a MIT research team used xylem in pine to filter bacteria from the water. Xylem is the porous sapwood that takes water from the roots of the tree up towards the leaves. The xylem acts as a natural filtration system for the tree. Using sections of pine branches that had been stripped of their bark the researchers added a piece of plastic to the end of the branch. The dirty water flows through the branch where the natural system removes bacteria and sediment from the water. Plants That Filter Water Heavy metals, bacteria, oil and other pollutants can be removed with the help of wetland plants. Cattail, typically growing between 5 and 10 feet tall, can remove metals such as zinc, cadmium, lead and nitrate from water. Water mint, or Mentha aquatica, grows up to 6 inches high with light purple flowers and should be first planted in a container before being moved to the water. Once it is, water mint can help clean water by removing bacterias like E. coli and Salmonella. Soft rush, or Juncus Effusus is a grass like aquatic plant that grows up to 3 ½ feet high. Washington State University Extension states that in addition to bacteria and oil, Soft Rush also removes heavy metals such as zinc, copper and cobalt from the water. You can make a pond garden in your yard that filters water. Water lilies and iris's are two great pond plants that also filter water. Water lilies have proven especially effective in absorbing heavy metals from the water. They also provide shade for fish and help to reduce algae growth. Submerged plants that grow under the water are very good at absorbing pollutants. They will also oxygenate the water and keep fish healthy. Cabomba and hornwort are two good submerged species to plant. The water in your pond can be a great source of an emergency water supply so it's important that it be clean and healthy DIY: Water Garden for Pollinators Follow along for some inspiration as Bridget and Titan, gardeners in zone 10b, show us how they put together their whiskey barrel pond! Whether your garden is big or small, make the most of your space with these tips and watch the full DIY: Water Garden for Pollinators video on the Kellogg Garden Youtube Channel. Remember, plants do much more than filtrate our air supply, plants also play a huge role in keeping water clean by absorbing carbon dioxide and expelling oxygen. Whether it is xylem, iris's or lilies, water can be and is filtered by plant life! Now that you know what plants to add to your garden, find a store near you to buy Kelloggs organic soil and start gardening today! Share The Garden Love
