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{"text": "Gasteraloe white wonder How to grow Gasteraloe plants? Growing a Gasteraloe is easy. These plants, which are grown outdoors as perennials in frost-free climate zones, look great planted in rock gardens. In the colder climate zones, Gasteraloes make wonderful houseplants and their popularity as container grown patio plants is growing. Gasteraloe plants grow best in partial/dappled sunlight with protection from the hot afternoon sun. Grown as an outdoor perennial in frost free areas, Gasteraloe will generally survive on its own with little intervention from the gardener. As a houseplant or potted patio plant, Gasteraloe should be treated as a typical succulent. It is a vigorous grower that should be repotted every two years and fed every spring with a slow release fertilizer. Water a potted Gasteraloe sparingly when dry to the touch, and about once per month in winter. If Gasteraloe is grown as a patio plant, rainfall should provide adequate moisture but manual watering may be required if rainfall has been minimal. Gasteraloe plant care and Gasteraloe growing requirements are minimal, making them the perfect plants for the beginning gardener. Partial sunshine and a little water from time to time when necessary is all these succulent plants require to thrive, creating a beautiful addition to any gardener’s collection. Biography: Wanette Lenling is a freelance garden writer and an attorney from the Midwest. She has been gardening since she was a child and she has over a decade of experience working as a professional gardener for a landscape and garden center.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Canada is known for some of its incredible National Parks but often what gets overlooked in this great nation are the incredible urban parks that have popped up from coast to coast. What makes one urban park better than another? Great access to activities, varied landscapes, incredible scenery and plenty of things to see and do, are what sets these eight urban parks above the rest. From the famous Stanley Park in Vancouver to the largest urban park in Canada to lesser known parks in the east coast; here are the best urban parks in Canada.\n8. Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg\nThis park is considered to be one of Winnipeg’s crown jewels and offers over 113 hectares of woodland and plains along the River’s south side. Attractions here include the park zoo whose star attraction is the Polar Bears and the comprehensive exhibit that they are housed in. Known to be one of the most comprehensive zoological exhibits of its kind in the world, visitors have the chance to watch the playful bears in a stimulating environments inspired by their natural habitat. The park boasts more than just the zoo though, including gardens, playgrounds, restaurants, nature trails, a steam train and more. The park conservatory boasts over 8,000 flowers, trees and plants while the Gallery Museum features local artists and a permanent Winnie the Pooh artifact collection.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nMarch 22, 2024\nMayor Noble Launches Tree Planting Counter to Reach Goal of Planting 1,000 Trees by 2030\nKINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that, in order to track progress toward meeting his goal of planting 1,000 trees by 2030 as set in the City’s Open Space Plan, a tree counter has been created to record the number of new street and park trees planted in the City of Kingston.\n“Trees are increasingly vital to the well-being not just of humans, but of cities. We are so lucky here in Kingston to have such a wealth of trees, but we need to ensure that we are protecting our trees and increasing our tree count for future generations,” said Mayor Noble. “When working on new projects, we sometimes need to remove dead or diseased trees to proceed, but we try to preserve every healthy tree possible when planning infrastructure improvements. With this tree counter, we are keeping the public informed of our progress.”\nIn addition to trees planted for City-sponsored projects like Henry Street Safe Routes to School, Franklin Street Complete Streets, Midtown Parking Lots Improvements and many more, the City of Kingston’s Street Tree Planting program installed 38 street trees in 2023. With funds from the NYSDEC Urban and Community Forestry Grant program and the annual City of Kingston Shade Tree budget, four cherry trees were planted in Academy Green, four trees at Rondout Gardens Apartments, three at St. Mary’s Cemetery, three at Community Action on Lindsley Ave, two at Kingston Point Beach, one at the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center, one at the former Visitor’s Center at 20 Broadway, and at 20 residences throughout Kingston, with a concentration in Midtown.\nThe Street Tree Planting program application is open to City of Kingston residents and business owners with the agreement that the care and maintenance will be the property owner’s responsibility. Species are chosen by the Tree Commission, which identifies types of trees that will have a positive impact on biodiversity and will be the appropriate size for the planting locations. At least 20 street trees are expected to be planted this year.\nIn 2024, 125 new trees will be planted as part of the Dietz Stadium Improvements Project, 28 will be planted at the new Post Office Park, and eight will be planted as part of the Clinton Avenue Improvements Project.\nWith a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, the City of Kingston will soon be hiring a full-time Urban Forester for long-term tree protection and maintenance. The Urban Forester will analyze the City’s existing programs, policies, and conditions, engage the public, and use that information to develop and implement a plan to increase canopy cover and resilience, decrease invasive species, address environmental sustainability, and more.\nAt the 2024 Arbor Day Ceremony on April 26 at George Washington Elementary, a sugar maple will be planted courtesy of the Kingston Memorial Tree Fund. The City of Kingston has been a Tree City USA for 28 years.\nThe City of Kingston’s tree counter can be found at https://engagekingston.com/tree-counter.\nFor more information about the City’s tree programs, visit https://www.kingston-ny.gov/Trees or contact the Planning Office at 845-334-3954 or [email protected].", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "San Diego, CA 92132-0001\nRuocco Park is a 3.3-acre park in San Diego, California. It is located at the corner of Harbor Lane and Pacific Highway, and overlooks the vibrant San Diego Bay and the city's downtown skyline. The park features a public artwork, 'The Riparium,' a sculptural gateway of eucalyptus tree branches designed by local artist Roman de Salvo. Walk beneath the artwork's moving shadows and experience this artistic treasure.\nIn addition to ample grass areas and stunning views, the park also features a playground, a dog park, a picnic area, and a public restroom. The park is open from 6am to 10pm daily. Dogs are allowed in the park, but they must be leashed.\nRuocco Park is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It is also a popular spot for events, such as the Ruocco Park Promenade Market, which takes place every Saturday from 10am to 5pm.\nContactPhone: (619) 686-6200\nClick to Visit\n(For Event Infomation See Event Website Page)\nThere Are No Current Japanese Events\nClick to Submit Japanese Events.\nAuthentic Japanese Gardens (United States)\nBest Japanese Gardens\nJapanese Rock 'Zen' Gardens (United States)\nBest Japanese Rock 'Zen' Gardens\nJapanese Teahouses (United States)\nBest Japanese Teahouses\nJapanese Museum Art\nJapanese Museums Map of Japanese Museums", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Plans to fell over 100 mainly mature trees as part of a new facelift scheme at Queens Gardens have attracted dozens of objections, with some describing it as \"a backward step\".\nWhen they do, it's likely that trees will be the biggest talking point.\nFor the latest Hull City Council news, click here.\nFor the current project envisages retaining only 29 of the city centre park's existing 143 trees along with one of five current groupings of trees.\nAmong the trees facing the axe include the distinctive avenue of Poplars running along the central spine of the park.\nThe plans suggest planting 107 semi-mature replacement trees as part of a more open-plan design for the area as well as planting another 108 standard trees at other sites around the city centre, including 20 at the Bonus Arena and 12 outside the Hull History Centre.\nHowever, over 60 objections have been submitted with most concerns being raised about the loss of mature trees with some claiming it would turn the park into a \"sterile, soulless paved-over square\".\nOthers say the new trees will take decades to reach maturity, leading to a noticeable loss of green space in the city centre.\nOne said: \"Too many mature trees have been ripped out in and around the city centre recently.\n\"Hull is a flood risk and has the lowest tree coverage of any city in the entire country.\n\"In an era of climate change, Hull City Council has a responsibility to protect our mature trees - not rip them out and replace them with young trees with less than five per cent of the original tree coverage.\"\nAnother said: \"Any promise to plant saplings is not an appropriate measure to compensate for our loss.\n\"Areas with fully mature trees like Queens Gardens make Hull an attractive green city, promoting tourism, air quality, and climate.\n\"New planting will not meet this need in any of our lifetimes and this removal will therefore be a substantial cost to the council, businesses and the people of Hull.\n\"Mature tree canopy is very important in reducing heat in cities, improving air quality, and contributing to the city's green credentials to moderate climate change.\"\nAnother objector added: \":I strongly object to these planning proposals, which do nothing to move the city of Hull towards its aim to be carbon neutral by 2030.\n\"Indeed, the cutting down of so many mature trees and addition of so much sterile paving are likely to increase carbon levels and exacerbate air quality in the city centre.\nFind local issues reported in your area\n\"We simply cannot afford to be so cavalier with our few mature specimens, whose ability to capture carbon and provide habitat for many and varied species far outweighs that of saplings, even when planted in numbers.\n\"These proposals miss a golden opportunity to create an eco-friendly site that would not only assist with the city's climate change goals, but could also allow the showcasing of environmental solutions such as forest gardening, green walls and plants that improve air quality.\n\"An eco-park would undoubtedly be an attraction in its own right and could easily sit alongside Hull's maritime heritage, art and culture.\"\nA number of mature trees along the Guildhall Road entrance have already been felled because of safety concerns over the structural stability of the old dock walls which form the boundary of the park.\nA design report outlining the thinking behind the facelift says removing many of the current mature trees will improve views across the gardens and allow more space for events.\nYour Hull Live email newsletter\nGet the latest updates from across Hull and East Yorkshire direct to your inbox with the free Hull Live newsletters.\nYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions here\nHowever, a separate report by council planning officers says: \"The loss of the biodiversity value and wider ecosystem services of the trees both as a consequence of the works for which permission is sought, and intended otherwise, is regrettable from both biodiversity and wider amenity perspectives.\"\nDespite this, officers say they generally support most of the proposals around the trees adding: \"The size and quality of the proposed tree stock is considered to be of high quality and will go some way to mitigating visual impacts of the loss of the mature trees around the gardens.\"\nOther proposed design features include new public art, crane-style lighting columns and terraced seating areas.\nNever miss the latest news from Hull and East Yorkshire by signing up for updates here, click here.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "I think that I would prefer random foliage instead of random map. Meaning the basic layout (passage and walls) would be mapped and the same, but the grass, plants, trees are placed via an intelligent random algorithm.\nYeah debris and foliage can be randomized. im still thinking how to randomize layout though.\nSeparate names with a comma.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Residential Landscape Lighting Services Near Wichita, KS\nProviding Complete Landscape Lighting Services for Your Home\nAre you tired of looking at the same outdoor lighting fixtures in your yard year after year? The team of experts at The Grounds Guys of East Wichita can help you completely transform your property with professionally-installed residential landscape lighting. We offer a wide selection of beautiful, luminous outdoor lighting features that will enhance the look of your property and provide added benefits such as safety and security.\nWith years of experience providing residential landscape lighting installation and service for homeowners throughout Wichita, KS and the surrounding areas, including Andover and El Dorado, we’ll help you bring your outdoor lighting visions to life. If you’re looking for a professional team to keep your property looking its best through the year, look no further! The Grounds Guys are trusted, reliable, and experienced. Call us today to learn more!\nYour Trusted Source for Landscape Lighting Installation Services\nOur experienced team of landscapers can provide solutions for all residential outdoor lighting needs, from installation to complete outdoor lighting services, including setting light timers and replacing bulbs. We’re also experienced in realigning and adjusting your landscape lighting to keep plants and trees away for maximum impact and effect. Our residential landscape lighting installers specialize in beautiful outdoor lighting treatments, including:\n- Post lights\n- String lights\n- Landscape lighting\n- Outdoor lamps\n- Outdoor wall lights\n- LED outdoor lights\n- Motion activated lights\n- Energy-efficient lights\n- Deck motion lights\nBenefits of Installing Outdoor Landscape Lighting\nWhether this is your first time installing landscape lighting for your home or you’re looking to upgrade your existing outdoor lighting, we can help you through the process from start to finish. Our professional landscape lighting installers can do it all so you can enjoy all the benefits new residential lighting provides, including:\n- Safety & Security – A well-lit property helps individuals avoid accidents and potentially hazardous areas, allowing them to safely navigate their property at any time of day or night. Landscape lighting for your home is also a great way to keep out potential intruders and criminals because they’re less like to target well-lit areas. You can enjoy the safety of your home inside or out with professionally-installed residential landscape lighting by The Grounds Guys.\n- Ambiance & Entertainment – Wichita, KS weather is ideal for outdoor entertaining through several months of the year. The right landscape lighting features can turn your backyard into a beautifully illuminated space, whether you want to add lights to your deck, pool, patio, outdoor kitchen, or sitting area. You can use your newly transformed outdoor space to spend time with friends and loved ones.\n- Beauty – The proper landscape lighting allows homeowners to accent features of their home’s architecture and property. Your neighbors and guests can enjoy the beauty of your flower garden or shrubbery even after the sun goes down. Our landscape designers are experienced in planning designs to reveal the natural beauty of your yard and home. Let our experts help you enhance the aesthetic look of your property!\n- Added Value – Landscape lighting will make your home stand out from the others on the block. Professional lighting will add curb appeal to your home while increasing your property value. Outdoor lighting is a worthwhile investment because you'll be able to enjoy the benefits as long as you own your home.\nSchedule an Appointment With The Ground Guys Today\nAt The Grounds Guys of East Wichita, we’re eager to help you completely transform your property with our professional residential landscape lighting installation and services. With years of experience providing landscaping and lawn care services to homeowners throughout Wichita, KS and the surrounding areas, including Andover and El Dorado, the team at The Grounds Guys are committed to finding solutions customized to your property’s needs and your preferences. To find out more about our residential landscape lighting installation and service, contact us to request a free job estimate today!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "After a long winter, lawns often need a bit of help to regain the lush green look that we love. Follow our top tips to get your lawn into great shape for summer!\n1. Aerate your soil. All that walking, running and playing on lawns gradually compacts the soil, making it difficult for grass roots to get the oxygen and water they need. Use a garden fork or hollow tine aerator to spike holes in your lawn, breaking up compacted areas. Here’s a tip to try when aerating with a garden fork – after inserting the tines into the soil, press the handle gently down at an angle, so that the soil around the fork tines lifts very slightly. This helps to break up compacted soil under the surface.\n2. Once your grass has started to grow, cut it with the mower blades set at their highest level. As a general rule of thumb, never take off more than one third of the grass blade height at a time, to avoid stressing and weakening the grass. Gradually increase mowing frequency as the grass starts to grow more strongly.\n3. Scarify your lawn to remove thatch (dead grass) and moss. If you are using a moss killer, apply this first and wait until the moss has turned black before scarifying. As with any chemical product, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.\n4. If your lawn is looking tired after the winter, feed it with a spring lawn fertiliser, which is high in nitrogen and will promote healthy green growth. Most lawn fertilisers need to be watered in, so if possible, aim to apply the feed when rain is forecast, and always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using.\n5. Tackle lawn weeds, digging out dandelions, docks and other deep-rooted weeds with a dandelion grubber. This useful weeding tool has a long blade that can be inserted next to the root, loosening it, and a notch at the tip of the blade to sever the root. If there are too many weeds for hand weeding, a lawn weedkiller can help to get things under control. But don’t forget that dandelions and other lawn weeds are a valuable food source for many insects, so it’s not a bad idea to leave a few to thrive!\n6. Sow lawn seed to fix bare patches. Many lawn patch repair kits contain both seed and fertiliser, ensuring the new growth gets off to a great start. If your whole lawn is looking faded and patchy, sow new seed over the entire area to help thicken it up. Rake and scarify the lawn before overseeding, and water thoroughly afterwards.\nOur fantastic range of lawn care products will help you get your lawn into great shape for summer! Our friendly staff are always ready to advise, so why not come in and see us today?", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Securing and maintaining a robust city by incorporating adaptation measures in urban development, Rotterdam is achieving climate resilience while improving living conditions.\nFacing floods caused by sea level rise and extreme precipitation, Rotterdam needed resilient solutions to combat the consequences of climate change. The city has found solutions integrated in the city’s urban development to increase climate resilience, while also increasing the value of the city’s living environment.\nWith 55% of the country vulnerable to floods, the Netherlands is particularly exposed to rising sea levels. Acknowledging this, Rotterdam developed the Rotterdam Adaptation Strategy (RAS), which addresses the need for adaptation planning in all city projects. RAS is an integral strategy for the entire city, securing safety and livability for more than 600,000 citizens.\nThe city has built 219,000 m2 of green roofs which, besides being comfortable spaces for recreational activities, absorb at least 82 metric tons of CO2 and can retain 15 liters of water per m2 in case of heavy rainfall. Car parks double as water catchment basins, able to store 10 million liters of water. Similarly, the Benthemplein Water Square doubles as a playground and is able to retain 1.8 million liters of water. These, and other RAS adaptations, reduce the burden on sewer systems and the risk of flooding in the city, while providing citizens with new spaces for leisure time, which improve aesthetics and quality of life in the city.\nEnvironmental Benefits – The urban heat island effect is reduced in areas where the city experiences increased temperatures of up to 8°C.\nSocial Benefits – The Benthemplein Water Square has acted as a catalyst for community engagement and increased recreational activities, making it an integral part of the area’s contribution to the living environment.\nEconomic Benefits – Businesses benefit from the increasing interest in climate change adaptation solutions, which, at present, account for 3,600 jobs in the region\nPresented by C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40), Sustainia and Realdania – Cities100 showcases leading solutions to urban climate challenges in ten sectors, ranging from solid waste management to transportation.\nAvailable online and in print, Cities100 provides stakeholders an accessible format to explore achievable solutions for climate action in cities, and will be a useful tool for relevant groups ranging from impact investors and development organizations, to mayors and city governments. You can access the full Cities100 2015 publication online here.\n- Key Impact\n- 17.5 million m3 of rainwater secured and retained from RAS actions", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "I was out last evening an found that my nuttal oaks I planted last year didn't do so well with the winter I had. It seems that the top parts are dead as hell, but they still have signs of life. My biggest concern is how these will develop \"if\" they survive. I fear I may end up with nuttal oak bushes! I know I planted these outside of their native area but I took the risk.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Ask a question about ...\nSmart Garden Fairy Rainfall Water Feature\nThe Smart Garden Fairy Rainfall Water Feature portrays two delicate fairies resting in the woods as rain water trickles down from the branches behind them. An ideal focal point for patios, lawn or gravel paths.\n- Made from polyresin\n- Detailed finish\n- Frost resistant\n- Operates in direct sunlight\n- Solar powered pump recycles water from a hidden reservoir\n- 3m Cable\nDimensions: W31 x D23.5 x H41cm", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Published at Friday, October 05th, 2018 - 19:15:28 PM. Patio. By Alek.\nHow To Protect Your Patio Area From The Elements As a nation we are spending more and more time outdoors on our patios each year as well as spending more and more money on maintaining the appearance of our outdoor garden living area. One way to guarantee that the look of out patio is maintained in tip top condition is to use a patio cover in the winter months or whenever the outdoor area isnt being used to protect the surface from the elements. One problem that occurs on nearly every un-covered patio area is that of moss and weeds growing between the stones of the patio. Although a patio cover will not totally eradicate this problem it will reduce them amount of sunlight and moisture that can filter its way down to the horrible little weeds and restrict their growth. What ever weeds do grow will not be as strong as ones that have been exposed to full sunlight and moisture and will be easier to uproot. One of the most mind numbingly laborious jobs of any spring and summer has got to be jet washing the patio clean to get rid of the debris that have congregated on the patio area over the winter months. This job can be avoided by putting a patio cover in place in the late summer to avoid and debris of moss accumulating on the stones. The moss can especially be a nuisance as this can permanently discolor the patio which is not a good look. As well as these points, if you add a patio cover to your outdoor living area before the autumn and winter months set in you can spend the time that you would have spent cleaning enjoying the patio with your family. You should always look for a strong and robust cover that will with stand the weather and elements over the winter months as well as being easy to un-cover and fold away when the time is needed. If you are not confident at fitting a patio cover on your own it is possible to get a specialist in who will do the job correctly and ensure that the cover is in tip top working order before the job is complete. This is a more expensive option to take but at least if you are not so confident you will know that the job has been completed well and to a high standard. Patio covers can save you a lot of time and money in the long run and are well worth paying out for as soon as youve had a patio area fitted out. A patio cover will prolong the look and the life of your patio area over many years.\nNatural Stone Patios - The Best Way to Set Landscape and Swimming Pool Areas in Stone Swimming pool and other backyard patios can be largely overlooked when it comes to landscape and swimming pool designs. To the average homeowner, swimming pool patios and dining patios are valued but seriously underestimated in terms of their power to really define an outdoor living space. Natural stone works great for patios, considering it lasts longer than pavers and does not fade in color or become slippery like stamped concrete. In general, natural stone patios provide a number of opportunities to transform the most functional aspect of a landscape and swimming pool into an art-form that enhances the overall ambience. The choice of stone is the first task in defining your outdoor living space with a patio. Swimming pool patios should stay relatively cool in the hot sun, keeping in mind that you will have to walk barefoot on this surface. A grey Tennessee Crab Orchard is a popular choice for pool patios because it stays relatively cool in the sun. The color is also rather neutral, allowing the adjacent pool and landscape to really show off. For dining patios, a more formal natural stone can be utilized. Bluestone works perfectly for formal patios. Sandstone also brings formality, yet remains somewhat neutral in doing so. Pool patios can also feature these more formal stones as well. A sandstone swimming pool patio with bluestone accents can really highlight a formal swimming pool and landscape. After you choose the stone for your pool or dining patio, the next task is to determine the pattern. Around natural pools, especially pools with waterfalls, natural stone set in irregular patterns works beautifully; the natural stone patio, set in an irregular pattern, can enhance the rugged look of the pool. For formal pools, the patio can utilize the same stone and set it in a regular, geometric pattern. Any stone patio pattern can be slightly modified for a custom design. In a very subtle way, an altered pattern can offer a frame for patio furniture, for example. Finally, with the stone and pattern set, finishing touches can be applied. Small accents in any patio can tie the entire yard together. For example, a sandstone outdoor living room patio can lie adjacent to the bluestone dining patio. A slight bluestone accent in the outdoor living room can blend it with the dining patio, while still allowing it to distinguish itself as a separate outdoor \"room.\" Accents can also blend the patio with aspects of the home and other architectural elements of the back yard. Brick can even be scattered about a natural stone patio for sharp, distinct color and contrast. To summarize, upgrading to a natural stone patio can take your swimming pool and landscape to the next level of design and style. First choose the stone for your swimming pool or dining patio. Choose a stone that fits the style of the backyard area, while paying close attention to the functional needs of the surface. Next, decide on a pattern for the stone. Remember, regular fits formal, irregular for natural. Finally, get creative. Ask your swimming pool and landscape design company to spice things up by using a combination of materials to create accents that bring unique style to the patio design. Detail, color, and creative subtleties make for the most definitive, eye-catching natural stone patios.\nAny content, trademark’s, or other material that might be found on the FreddickBratcherandCompany.com website that is not FreddickBratcherandCompany.com’s property remains the copyright of its respective owner/s. In no way does FreddickBratcherandCompany.com claim ownership or responsibility for such items, and you should seek legal consent for any use of such materials from its owner.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Create An Urban Oasis\nHorizontal planks lead ones gaze around the yard's periphery.\nA long planter that sits atop a concrete retaining wall is filled with grasses, softening the lines of the fence. A modern steel container planted with a birch tree offers a touch of nature in this backyard.\nSee more before and after photos of this makeover in our photo gallery.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "We have been assessing conditions on site over the past few months, including the following:\n- Soils investigation (infiltration study, testing for Maher Ordinance compliance, and agricultural suitability), with the Public Works Site Assessment and Remediation team, as well as consultants\n- Refreshing the tree assessment that was done in 2019\n- Inventorying the condition of the drainage system that was installed approximately 15 years ago\nThe design team is taking the concept design and is working through design development. As part of design development, we are working through the following regulatory processes:\n- SFPUC Stormwater Control Ordinance-mandated Stormwater Control Plan\n- Disability Access\n- Bureau of Street Use and Mapping coordination\n- Bureau of Urban Forestry coordination\nWe are also continuing to work with a cost estimating consultant to track anticipated construction costs.\nRegarding design development, we are referencing the wealth of community input we received during the planning phase, including the survey completed late last year. We expect to have more substantive design updates to share in October and will be in touch as soon as ready.\nHere is the schedule we presented to the Rec and Park Commission with the concept design back in February:\nDesign March 2021 – January 2022\nBid / Award February 2022 – June 2022\nConstruction July 2022 – April 2023\nCloseout May 2023 – July 2023\nThe next Commission action associated with this project will be the award of construction contract. At this point, we anticipate presenting to the Commission in April or May 2022, and we are on track to deliver the project on this schedule.\nPlease feel free to reach out with any questions.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Aberdeen Area Landscaping provides Fencing,Tree Surgery and landscaping to the North East of Scotland has been providing our services to our customers for over 25 years.\nArtificial Grass Scotland is Scotland's leading supplier and installer of artificial grass\nTree surgeon and landscaping services.\nHighly qualified and experienced Arborists operating throughout the North East of Scotland.\nGardening services in Glasgow, Edinburg and its surroundings.\nBecoming Scotland's leading turf farm. Specialising in providing premium Scottish turf for both private gardens and commercial landscaping projects.\nWonderlawn install premium artificial grass across the UK. 10 year guarantee and buy now pay next year options available.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Banksia ashbyi – Ashby’s Banksia\nA lovely small native tree with leathery, spiked leaves and smooth, grey bark. It can grow to 8m tall and 4m wide and produces lovely orange cone flowers in spring.\nIt is a perfect specimen tree for a native gardens, as it has a lovely growth habit and attracts bird and insects to the garden.\nIt should be planted in well drained soils in a full sun position. Care must be taken to not expose it to phosphorous as it is very sensitivite to it, it must only be fertilised with native fertiliser.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Do you know where “Lake Wedgwood” is? There are any number of Wedgwoodians who might claim that “Lake Wedgwood” is the huge puddle which floods their street after heavy rains. This polluted runoff from rooftops, driveways and other hard surfaces is a threat to the environment, because the unfiltered water eventually makes its way into Lake Washington and Puget Sound.\nA rain garden is non-lawn plantings around your house which will absorb water. A rain garden will help your immediate surroundings by reducing water pollution and preventing flooding. A rain garden will improve your home’s appearance and value, and will save you time and money by creating a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape instead of a lawn.\nWashington State University and Stewardship Partners are leading a campaign to install 12,000 rain gardens in Seattle/Puget Sound region by 2016. You can find out the latest in rain garden science and techniques on Tuesday evening, October 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st Street. Have your questions answered by a panel of rain garden experts, owners and builders. Enjoy complimentary Salmon Safe wine and beer along with locally sourced appetizers. Please RSVP to Kelly: KS@stewardshippartners.org or contact Aaron Clark: 206-292-9875.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A healthy lawn all year long.\nDecember is a period of rest for your lawn but a great time for you to begin the groundwork for next season.\nDates may vary by geographic location and turfgrass species. Choose practices based on your lawn’s specific needs.\nThings to do in December:\n- Reduce lawn traffic—let it rest.\n- Clean and winterize lawn equipment.\n- Reflect on the growing season. This a perfect time to complete a Site Assessment in preparation for next year.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "An innovative hydrologic restoration design helps manage groundwater levels\nTo prepare and compensate for future transportation wetland impacts including the I-39 Highway Expansion, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) purchased 200 acres of land with previously drained wetlands. Their plan? A wetland mitigation bank. WisDOT reached out to Stantec to collect data, design the wetland restoration, and assist with state and federal permitting requirements.\nAfter baseline assessments, we confirmed that the site would serve as a successful wetland mitigation bank if we could manipulate the extensive network of tiles draining the soil for prior agricultural use. We also confirmed that the wetland and prairie restoration efforts could provide water quality and habitat benefits to the surrounding urban watershed. To minimize soil disturbance—typically associated with complete drain tile removal—our team incorporated an innovative valve system along the tile lines. This system allowed the team to manipulate groundwater levels to restore the site’s wetland hydrology. Following hydrologic restoration, Stantec’s ecosystem restoration crew installed seed mixes over 185 acres of the site to restore native wetland and prairie plant communities.\nThis project is ongoing, and we’re providing services including invasive species control, management mowing, prescribed burning, and performance monitoring to meet regulatory requirements. We’re working with WisDOT every step of the way to support their highway system goals while also improving water quality, managing stormwater, providing native plant and wildlife habitats, and creating an aesthetically pleasing natural area.\nWe're better together\nBecome a client\nPartner with us today to change how tomorrow looks. You’re exactly what’s needed to help us make it happen in your community.Contact Us\nDesign your career\nWork with passionate people who are experts in their field. Our teams love what they do and are driven by how their work makes an impact on the communities they serve.Join the Team", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Outdoor living projects sound like a lot of fun mainly because most of our holidays involve a day off from work and grilling a slab of meat in the great outdoors. A few years ago my wife and I decided to hire a designer to create an outdoor eating area and living room space. We were looking to expand our current small patio that was started and completed by yours truly the day before my daughter was born. (What a mistake that was!)\nThere are not enough pages in this magazine to list the problems we encountered with my hasty design and construction. I followed an emotional father-to-be nesting instinct because I wanted a place for my daughter and her mother to hang out and get some fresh air.\nA few months passed and I started to see the flaws show up in different shapes and forms. One morning, while enjoying my new family and drinking a cup of coffee, I looked down to check out my handiwork and noticed the sand I used to fill the joints was missing. Upon closer inspection I realized that most of the sand had compacted and I needed more material to finish the project. So off to the store I went to purchase more sand.\nSummer was approaching, nature was in full swing and she did not spare my patio. The early morning sunlight revealed how she could grow grass, weeds and all types of green plants in the brick joints of my patio. I knew I had to up my efforts if I was to do battle with Mother Nature, so I did what most people do. I made a beeline for the store and purchased an industrial size bottle of Round Up. Of course I got yelled at for squirting toxic chemicals all over the patio.\nThe stories mounted and the patio continued to plague us with problems. As time went by and our family grew, we decided to hire a professional landscape mason to design and build our outdoor project. I told him about the issues we were having with plants and ants destroying my joints. I was curious to hear what he would recommend.\nHe said, “Techniseal polymeric jointing sand for pavers is a high-tech mix of graded sand and binder, specially formulated for the filling of joints when installing pavers or slabs, or when replacing existing joints. Unlike conventional sand, it stays in place and remains stable.” He sounded just like a website and he was right. Check it out at techniseal.com.\nHe explained to us that when planning an outdoor living space the devil is always in the details. Most outdoor living spaces are designed to look as natural as possible, giving the feeling of being one with nature. Choose natural materials that are long-lasting, less reflective and remember that nature lives under your newly laid masonry outdoor substrate surface.\nConcrete pavers, flagstone tiles or slabs of bluestone require the use of material to fill in the hundreds of joints once the material has been installed. Concrete is permanent. Sand or stone dust washes out and allows insects and plants to live between the joints.\nWhat I like about the product we chose is if you have a problem with pavers that might need to be relaid, you can easily remove the joint material with a hose and reset the pavers with little to no pain.\nFor the past three years we have been enjoying our living space in the great outdoors, and I am happy to report our patio and driveways are performing well in New England’s harsh winters and summers. Choosing the right materials for the right conditions will provide long-lasting results. Remember, it’s not nice to try to fool Mother Nature!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "One of the Palo Verde trees on our property was suffering from root poisoning according to our neighbor, Tim. Apparently, an adjacent cats paw tree was emitting something into the soil that was slowly killing the big tree next to it. If you click on the image to enlarge, you can see one of the crew standing under the diseased tree. Note how some of the green wood on that tree has turned brown.\nThe tree is now gone, thanks to the landscape guys who took it and the adjacent cats paw down. Click here to see the after photo.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Eucalyptus mulch is a great choice for your garden.\nEucalyptus trees are some of the most common trees in the world, and they have many uses. They can be used to make paper and wood, they can be made into essential oils, and they have even been used to create medical treatments.\nBut one of the most popular uses for eucalyptus trees is as mulch. This mulch is perfect for gardens because it adds nutrients back into the soil and helps keep moisture in. It also helps keep weeds from growing, which can save you a lot of time and effort if you’re trying to grow plants that don’t need much attention.\nEucalyptus mulch is also very easy to use. You can just spread it out over the surface of your garden and let it sit there until you need it again, or you can even put it down in between plants if you want a more decorative look.\nWhile many think that eucalyptus mulch is toxic for their plants, this is not true at all. This type of mulch is actually very beneficial and safe for your garden.\nEucalyptus mulch is made from eucalyptus trees, which produce allelopathic chemicals that inhibit the growth of other plants. Allelopathy is a natural process by which one plant releases chemicals into the soil that prevent other seeds from germinating or growing nearby.\nBut this doesn’t mean eucalyptus mulch is toxic for plants. The allelopathic chemicals in eucalyptus have been shown to suppress the growth of many different types of plants, including tomatoes and potatoes. But these chemicals aren’t present in eucalyptus mulch.\nThe organic matter in the mulch breaks down over time, releasing beneficial nutrients into the soil that encourage plant growth.\nStudies have found that eucalyptus mulch is safe for plants and can actually help them grow better.\nThe best thing about using eucalyptus mulch is that it’s an organic material. This means it won’t harm your plants and can help improve the soil where you grow them. It also has a long shelf life, so you can store it for years without worrying about spoilage or toxicity.\nIn this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of using eucalyptus mulch to help you decide if it’s right for your garden.\nEucalyptus Mulch Pros\nIt is easier to apply\nEucalyptus mulch is easier to apply than other types of mulches. It is light and fluffy, so you can simply toss it onto the ground where you want to use it. This makes it easy to apply without having to carry heavy bags around.\nIt doesn’t tend to get stuck in the wheelbarrow or spreader, and it doesn’t stain clothes. You can also use it on a variety of surfaces it works well as mulch for flower beds, lawns and shrubs, you can even use it as decorative bark around your house or patio.\nIf you’re using a spreader, eucalyptus will give you control over how thickly you apply it, just turn the dial on the spreader according to how much coverage you want.\nIt’s easy to maintain\nIf you’re looking for a mulch that requires minimal maintenance, eucalyptus mulch may be the perfect choice. Unlike other types of mulch, the eucalyptus variety doesn’t need to be watered frequently or applied with any special equipment. Once it’s in place, you can simply walk over it without damaging your lawn or disturbing its appearance. The only maintenance you’ll need to do is rake up any clippings or leaves that fall from your trees. This will help prevent them from clogging up your sprinklers or getting into your gutters.\nIt’s a long-lasting mulch\nAnother pro of eucalyptus mulch is its longevity. Most types of mulch decompose relatively quickly, but eucalyptus can last for up to three years without needing to be replaced. This means that you won’t have to spend as much time or money on mulch throughout the year, allowing you to focus on other aspects of lawn care instead.\nIn areas that get a lot of rain, such as coastal regions or tropical regions where you have high humidity, this long lifespan can be especially important because it will help keep your garden’s soil from washing away in heavy downpours. This makes eucalyptus a good choice if you live somewhere where there are frequent storms and need something that will hold up against heavy precipitation conditions.\nIt’s an attractive mulch\nEucalyptus mulch is a very attractive option for landscaping. Not only does it have a beautiful, natural look that complements many different types of plants and flowers, but it also comes in different colors depending on the variety of eucalyptus you choose. You can choose from light brown varieties such as Sydney blue gum or dark brown varieties such as red ironbark.\nThis means that you can have a variety of colors in your landscaping, depending on which type of eucalyptus mulch you choose. And, if you are looking for something that will stand out against other types of mulch like pine or cedar, then consider using a dark brown eucalyptus mulch. That way, it won’t get lost in the mix when used with lighter colored mulches.\nGreat for gardens\nEucalyptus mulch is also great for gardens that are likely to get wet often because its fibers help keep moisture in the soil longer than other types of mulch such as bark does. This makes it especially useful for vegetable gardens and flower beds. Eucalyptus mulch also has natural insect repellent properties that help to keep your garden pest-free, so it’s a great choice if you have problems with slugs or other pests.\nIt has great weed control properties.\nEucalyptus mulch is extremely effective at controlling weeds, which makes it a good choice for gardeners who want to keep their beds looking tidy and weed-free. The thick layer of leaves will smother any unwanted plants that may be growing in the area, and this can help reduce the amount of weeding you need to do throughout the year.\nIt protects against pests.\nEucalyptus mulch also works to protect your garden against pests, especially if you use it in conjunction with other pest control methods.\nAs mentioned above, weeds are less likely to grow when there is no light or room for their seeds to sprout up through the top layer of soil. This makes it harder for insects and other pests to thrive on the plants growing in that area which means fewer bugs around your garden when they might otherwise be causing damage!\nEucalyptus Mulch Cons\nEucalyptus mulch is not as widely available\nThe main caveat to eucalyptus mulch is that it isn’t available everywhere. You may need to order it online or purchase it from a local gardening store, so if you’re looking to get your hands on some right away, you may want to stick with the more common types of mulch.\nThe smell can be overwhelming to some people.\nIt’s not pleasant smelling Eucalyptus trees are known for their distinct fragrance, but not everyone likes this smell. If you don’t care for it or if your neighbors might complain about it you may want to consider other types of mulch instead.\nEucalyptus mulch is a great option for your garden. It’s easy to apply and maintain, it lasts longer than other types of mulch, and it’s attractive. The only downsides are that it’s not as widely available and the overwhelming smell. Overall though, we think eucalyptus makes an excellent choice for your garden!\nAlso Read: Sweet Peet Mulch Pros And Cons", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Landscape Architecture Plan\nWhen you are searching for ideas to rework your house to remain a lot more elegant, this particular Landscape Architecture Plan photograph stock will be your easiest option. You can get yourself a lot of significant issues from Landscape Architecture Plan photograph gallery in the event you know the idea thoroughly. The points that you have to pay attention is the conformity of the idea because of Landscape Architecture Plan graphic gallery along with the health of your property. You furthermore may will take not many details of Landscape Architecture Plan photograph stock in the event you already have got a pattern. And you could at the same time try incorporating the 2 main major designs which you could see around Landscape Architecture Plan graphic collection, it will eventually produce a specific appear. It is important to discover just about every element of Landscape Architecture Plan snapshot collection, like the accessories. Nearly everybody never certainly spot the decorating accessories, in contrast the application works a necessary purpose to produce a dazzling glance, simply as Landscape Architecture Plan snapshot collection will show. Use all the items everyone acquire coming from Landscape Architecture Plan snapshot gallery effectively to make a home with excitement ambience.\nLandscape Architecture Plan pic gallery offers you so many recommendations to generate a heart warming method to continue to be without being much too disproportionate. Sole using the effortless design together with theme, Landscape Architecture Plan graphic stock is actually in a position to brew a dwelling having an elegant in addition to stylish glimpse. These creative ideas are very exciting to be implemented simply because Landscape Architecture Plan snapshot gallery only is made up of designs from the preferred your home companies. This Landscape Architecture Plan pic gallery will still only give you the illustrations or photos with HD quality. So it s possible to see just about every depth in the type proven with this Landscape Architecture Plan snapshot collection especially certainly. You will be able to save all of snap shots around Landscape Architecture Plan image collection very easily in addition to free of cost, so do not fritter away your time and efforts to find him or her right now.\nLandscape Architecture Plan images Gallery\nRelated Images of Landscape Architecture Plan\n- Baby and Kids\n- Dining Room\n- Home Bar\n- Home Office", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Welcome to the The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, GA!\nThe Westminster Schools' playground was specifically designed to complement the school's rigorous academic standards with rigorous play time. The students and teachers played a collaborative role in the design process, to make sure that their new playground reflected fun 'play with a purpose' - by building physical strength through a variety of challenging climbing, balancing and spinning activities.\nThe KOMPAN design process is hands-on and collaborative, check out some of our custom playgrounds. As partners throughout the playground development process, we listen to and incorporate feedback from all stakeholders: everyone from the children and teachers, up to the local engineers and contractors. We performed multiple site visits and carefully sited our equipment to prevent impacts on heritage trees. We removed existing structures and barriers and re-graded the site to restore it closer to its pre-development state. This created a seamless flow between forest and playground, made more of the site accessible to the children, and provides a truly unique playground solution that exceeds all expectations.\nLooking for inspiration, browse our school playground equipment\nA KOMPAN Tailored Solution\nThe playground site features natural slopes with a variety of abundant trees, and it was important to maintain this natural topography during the design process. It was also important that the new playground blend seamlessly with this beautiful landscape. Two embankment slides flank both side entrances of the playground, while one super-wide embankment slide provides a dramatic entrance to the playground. This main slide provides immediate entry to the triple Sky Cabin, which not only compels climbing, it also rewards climbers with a sense of achievement as well as panoramic view of the playground. The custom Robinia structures include a custom parkour course, tree climber, custom Robinia climbing fort, as well as spider web strategically contoured around a large oak tree. Westminster students will always be challenged in the classroom, and their new playground provides their students with endless ways to challenge themselves and grow through play.\nIn designing Westminster’s Lower School playground, I was inspired foremost by the love and pride the children have for their campus and its trees. The design restores and enhances the natural features present on the site while providing the children with a challenging play experience. This means children play at the edge of their ability, and they are encouraged to stretch and extend those boundaries. This is both the foundation of Kompan’s philosophy of play and Westminster’s approach to education. The result is a playground where bright, motivated students have ownership and can nurture their curiosity through self-directed play every single day.\nKOMPAN Landscape Architectural Designer", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Urban Agriculture is a general term for a variety of ways and methods of growing fresh and nutritious food in the city. Urban Agriculture makes use of different abandoned spaces in the city such as; deserted plots, unused rooftops, untouched front yards and even vertical walls – turning all of these into green and productive areas.\nUrban Agriculture is expressed in different variations, each one having their own unique charactaristics – it can be a private garden on a balcony or yard, a community garden on a deserted plot in the street and even commercial city-farms that supply food for all the surrounding residents. Whether it is private agriculture, community or commercial – Urban Agriculture involves being connected with the people around you. City dwellers connect to the land and promotes mutual work, while bringing their own neighborhood and city toward a greener, more sustainable future.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Tips for the Best Landscape Management\nFor homes to be affordably attractive and conducive, creative landscapes will be the best option. If you are a gardener who wants to make people envious of your home, use your talent and create an amazing landscape. To achieve the best; you should summon all your top ideas and user guides from experts to ensure that your landscape is the best.\nMagnificent and healthy growth will decorate your garden and make your place heavenly. For your landscape that you have created to remain shining, you will need some maintenance. This garden should be maintained every time to ensure that it remains magnificent and inspirational.\nThe things you will do to maintain your landscape will be worth. An overgrown garden that hasn’t been weeded or shaped is bad to look at. Just like if you leave your lawn unkempt, it will look really bad. First impression matters everywhere and when people visit your home to find a very poorly managed garden, the impression will go beyond the garden to even your bedroom. For the best-managed garden, people will want to visit you and even stay outside relaxing in the open.\nIf there is a nightmare in gardening, it is trying to remove tough indigenous grass that is deep-rooted on the flowerbeds, shrubs and ground covers. Such indigenous gasses will grow every time you remove them. Even if you will succeed to eliminate them, they will damage the beds badly. You don’t have to go manual in everything since there are solutions that can work superbly well. Weed control applications is one such solution that will work well to remove all unwanted grasses and weeds. When applying, you should wear rubber gloves, keep your fingers into the herbicide and spread them on the foliage of these plants. It is a time-consuming activity, but it will offer a lasting solution.\nYour lawn is another area that you will need to give your attention. You should ensure that you have determined the length that will make your lawn look luscious and keep cutting every time the size exceeds the length. You will admire that lawn that is cut to the right size, healthy and thick stretch. Sharpen your lawnmowers and clean them so that you will not infect the lawn with diseases or destroy their smart edges. You should avoid cutting the lawn during a midday sun as that will damage your lawn a lot. Lawns should be watered and fertilized with the best fertilizers to ensure that it remain a tip-top one. If you manage an irrigation system with a timer, that will save you a lot and ensure constant watering of the lawn. This system will eliminate the guesswork of having to over water or under water your lawn.", "label": "Yes"}
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Rose with single vegetation. \"Daydream,\" unlike most of the alternative varieties of roses taken into consideration thus far, bears unmarried blossoms. \"Daydream\" also stays lower to the ground (2 ft high at maturity). Different characteristics of this singleblossomed rose consist of the following the \"daydream\" singleflowered rose falls into the \"shrub and landscape\" class.\n21 beautiful rose varieties hgtv. 'the lady gardener' is the first of the english roses to have apricot flowers. It is four inches across and has loosely arranged petals. It is an excellent garden plant because it stands up well to heavy rain. It has a strong tea rose scent with hints of cedar wood and vanilla.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Regardless of whether you have a pocket-sized garden or a spread-out landscape, on your residential property in Casas Adobes, Nogales, Oro Valley, Nogales, Mexico and Marana, you want to ensure that all the plants and trees stay healthy and green. While buying plantings from good nurseries, installing them correctly, and ensuring they are fertilized well is important, it’s equally important that all the softscaping on your property get the right amount of water at the right intervals.\nSprinklers & Irrigation\nThis is where landscape irrigation planning comes into the picture. Sonomascape is one of the leading landscape irrigation companies in this space and over the years, we have handled a significant number of sprinkler installation projects for customers across Drexel Heights, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Catalina Foothills and Flowing Wells too.\nWe understand that every property is unique and so we provide custom irrigation plans to meet those needs. As a matter of fact, we focus on a number of elements when we are designing automatic sprinkler installation. In most instances, irrigation jobs are a segment of a larger landscaping project. The plumbing and sprinklers are installed in the first phase of any landscaping job.\nTypes of Irrigation InstallationsHowever, many clients also call us for irrigation installation upgrades and we handle those jobs too. The different types of installations we provide are:\n- Pop-up sprinklers\n- Spray Sprinklers\n- Rotor sprinklers\n- Drip Irrigation pipes\n- Tap timers\n- Porous pipes/ leaky pipes\n- Manifolds and controllers\n- Border sprays and micro fittings\n- Soaker hoses\nThe Irrigation Installation ProcessThe work process we follow is very detailed; this is how we handle the project:\n- When you call us with your request, our irrigation expert will come over to your location\n- He will check all the areas that have to be irrigated\n- He will also make note of the different types of plantings and trees on your property\n- A detailed soil check will be conducted\n- Understand what your specific requirements are\n- Keep your budget in view\n- Provide you information about the different types of irrigation installations available\n- Understand whether you want manual or automated systems\n- He will then provide you the irrigation plan design and quote\n- Once you approve that, we will then start on the work and complete it within the stipulated time frame\nWater Efficient Irrigation InstallationOur irrigation experts have a very strong understanding about the different types of irrigation systems available; however, they also have very deep horticultural knowledge and an understanding about the different soil types.\nThey use this knowledge to provide you the kind of solutions that will work perfectly for your landscape. We use the latest automated sprinklers with rain sensors. This ensures there is no wastage of water, but that your plants, lawns and trees get the irrigation it needs.\nFor more information, speak with the Sonomascape experts at 520-203-8863. Tell us what your requirements are. We assure you the best solutions at the best lawn irrigation cost. We are more than happy to provide you an obligation-free quote for the job. Call us with your requirement today.\nWe Provide Services to the Following Cities and Towns in AZ:", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "- 1. Black Flexible Poly Landscape Edging 6 Pk 15 of Edging\n- 2. Creative Design Ideas For Garden Edging Landscape\n- 3. Garden Edging Landscape Edging Ideas with Recycled\n- 4. 37 Creative Lawn and Garden Edging Ideas with\n- 5. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\n- 6. 21 Brilliant & Cheap Garden Edging Ideas With\n- 7. How to Control Spreading Lawn Grasses\n- 8. Remodelaholic\n- 9. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\n- 10. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\n- 11. Tetris inspired pathway with grey brick and gravel\n- 12. 25 Stylish Garden Bed Edging Ideas DigsDigs\n- 13. How to Install Landscape Timber Edging\n- 14. Landscape Edging 11 Easy Ways to Set Your Garden Beds\n- 15. 68 Lawn Edging Ideas That Will Transform Your Garden\n- 16. Garden Lawn Edging Garden Border Edging and Lawn Edging\n- 17. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\n- 18. Landscape timber edging ideas\n- 19. How to Install Landscape Timber Edging\n- 20. Garden Lawn Edging Garden Border Edging and Lawn Edging\n- 21. DIY Garden Bed Edging anybody can do\n- 22. Eleven interesting garden bed edging ideas\n- 23. wood edging ideas garden\n23 Cool Wood Landscape Edging\n.You can utilize plastic edging and river stones to create a modern appearance that aids your deck stand out from the yard. This yard edging technique looks excellent up against the deck or also following to a swimming pool deck.\n1. Black Flexible Poly Landscape Edging 6 Pk 15 of Edging\nBest Wood Landscape Edging\nfrom Black Flexible Poly Landscape Edging 6 Pk 15 of Edging. Source Image: qualityaccents.com. Visit this site for details: qualityaccents.com\nVivid blossoms constantly look finest when planted around a tree trunk. They also need a low-key shade edging to allow the real color of the flowers stand out from the lively turf. Using normally gray stones can be the perfect choice for contrasting with the brilliant flowers. Choose huge stones and also stack them nonetheless to produce a special, natural design wall surface.\n2. Creative Design Ideas For Garden Edging Landscape\nA fascinating take on typical stone wall surfaces, this concept makes use of cord basket-type product to hold rocks of all shapes, sizes, as well as colors. This suggestion functions best in a circle or curve, and also you can make the wall level with the yard top to make it really stick out from the sidewalk or walkway. Complete the gaps with various tinted compost to develop a natural appearance.\n3. Garden Edging Landscape Edging Ideas with Recycled\nSmooth river stones are beautiful in the water, but they are likewise lovely lining your yard or as a yard edging. Get as numerous of these smooth stones as feasible, utilizing them to line your yard.\n4. 37 Creative Lawn and Garden Edging Ideas with\nNext Up Landscape as well as Grass Edging Products Discover a variety of lawn bordering items as well as suggestions for creating crisp borders across your landscape Landscaping Tips Kind satisfies function in landscape steps made from varied products. Desert Landscaping Ideas Desert landscape design concepts for attractive lawns in dry climates Grow Guide: Edging Offers Interpretation to Your Yard Pick block, English or steel bordering for a cool border and a grass barrier. Nation Landscape design Ideas Obtain cozy in wide-open spaces with these country landscape design ideas Just how to Set up Landscape Edging Setting up landscape edging can be easy if you comply with the instructions.\n5. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\nLandscape and also Lawn Edging Products Discover a variety of yard edging items and also tips for creating crisp boundaries across your landscape Landscaping Steps Type fulfills feature in landscape actions made from diverse materials. Desert Landscape design Suggestions Desert landscape design suggestions for attractive lawns in dry environments Expand Guide: Edging Provides Meaning to Your Yard Select block, English or metal edging for a cool boundary and a yard obstacle. Country Landscaping Concepts Get relaxing in wide-open areas with these nation landscape design concepts How to Install Landscape Edging Setting up landscape bordering can be easy if you adhere to the directions.\n6. 21 Brilliant & Cheap Garden Edging Ideas With\nBordering your grass is even more than simply creating a trim strip, or keeping the weeds out. We ve currently covered innovative garden edging, and also then extra innovative yard bordering here at TGG. These attractive as well as timeless yard edging concepts are no stop working ways to put the emphasis right where it belongs.\n7. How to Control Spreading Lawn Grasses\nFrom This Old House, figure out exactly how to border a garden bed with brick. Block is difficult, eye-catching and reasonably affordable, that makes it a great flower bed or grass bordering idea.\nAn attractive means to obtain beautiful garden as well as lawn edging, these bronze, basic planters are whatever you need for your straightforward yard. Stone edging rankings right up their with block edging as a popular material to separate areas. Edging with design: An abundance of edging products and also materials are readily available at your local yard facility, with lots of options to produce a look that matches the style of your home and also include contrast to your yard or yard. Bordering in camouflage: Many kinds of edging products are inconspicuous and are made use of as weed obstacles and also lawn separators rather of layout elements. We ve already covered imaginative garden bordering, and also then extra innovative yard bordering below at TGG.\n9. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\nA basic as well as simple DIY garden bordering alternative, these PVC stakes can be repainted any kind of shade you desire, stuck anywhere you want, and also set out in any form you desire. These are rather inexpensive too, making them optimal for all garden kinds.\n10. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\nFor a natural appearance, using old logs can be the ideal lawn edging option for your blossom bed. And also, the natural appearance is ideal for rustic residences and old logs are commonly very easy to locate anywhere there is a wooded area.\n11. Tetris inspired pathway with grey brick and gravel\nIntegrating seating and also plants, this garden bordering idea is ideal for the yard. Utilizing old wood or weather-beaten wood slabs, create a seat that holds blossoms along the edge of your backyard piece.\n12. 25 Stylish Garden Bed Edging Ideas DigsDigs\nAn intriguing method to create a lovely grass edging for your home is to utilize river rocks as well as rocks to develop rather of a makeshift river without water. This aspect allows the plants stand out, however it draws the eye promptly to the yard. A natural appearance, these rocks are usually simple to find in areas known for bigger rock sizes.\n13. How to Install Landscape Timber Edging\nPerfect for large landscape design versus your home, these decorative edging items are perfect for larger plants. The wide cement top is excellent for making a clean side around the landscape design flower bed, and the decorative designs are ideal for creating a flair for your garden. Usage dark or light paving stones according to your house color and also your selection of plants.\n14. Landscape Edging 11 Easy Ways to Set Your Garden Beds\nCopper is great for attracting the eye to the location you want people to stare upon. This lawn bordering concept is best for gardens, sidewalks, or landscape design to draw the eye to various areas. These copper-plated pieces likewise offer a tidied up seek to your backyard. Make sure to make use of environment-friendly plants with little shade to allow the copper to give shade to the yard.\n15. 68 Lawn Edging Ideas That Will Transform Your Garden\nThis is such a very easy way to obtain lovely lawn bordering without paying a substantial cost. Gather tons of sleek stones, lining them up in a thick row to offer your yard or walkway a distinct but basic edging concept. You can utilize multicolored rocks also. You can acquire polished rocks from lots of residence and yard shops too, which is fantastic particularly if you do not live near a river.\n16. Garden Lawn Edging Garden Border Edging and Lawn Edging\nMade from a black colored steel, these flower-shaped bordering articles are ideal for highlighting your tiny yard while bringing life to your backyard. The straightforward four flowers and also wavy stems make these risks special in their very own way. They act like a little fencing, but the simpleness of them makes it simple to locate flowers to match.\n17. 17 Fascinating Wooden Garden Edging Ideas You Must See\nA gorgeous means to get lovely garden and lawn edging, these bronze, simple planters are everything you require for your straightforward yard. Load them with shade, or load them with greenery of different types to actually make them stand out. Much like with copper, bronze has such a distinct shade that eco-friendly plants look best inside them.\n18. Landscape timber edging ideas\nPlants such as mondo lawn, Dusty Miller or other seasonal annuals can serve as living edging. For a various type of natural edging, make use of a garden spade to reduce a V-shape right into the sod.\n19. How to Install Landscape Timber Edging\nGreat to KnowPlants such as mondo lawn, Dusty Miller or other seasonal annuals can function as living bordering. For a different sort of natural bordering, utilize a yard spade to reduce a V-shape into the sod.\n20. Garden Lawn Edging Garden Border Edging and Lawn Edging\nBear in mind just like many points in the landscape as well as yard there are NO RULES. Landscape edging comes down to your design, creativity, products and budget plan.\n21. DIY Garden Bed Edging anybody can do\nStone edging rankings right up their with brick edging as a preferred material to different areas. Generally, rock brings an affordable but does need some heavy labor to get it done in place. Stone bordering does produce excellent outcomes.\n22. Eleven interesting garden bed edging ideas\nRock and also rocks been available in numerous forms, sizes, shades, looks as well as textures. This permits the use of rock as a stand alone in bordering or incorporated with different rocks to accomplish interesting appearances.\n23. wood edging ideas garden\nBordering snappy: An abundance of edging items and materials are readily available at your regional garden center, with a lot of options to develop an appearance that matches the style of your house and add contrast to your garden or yard. Think about blocks, stones or concrete block edging for a decorative effect these products can be stacked or mounted vertically or horizontally to create depth, specify lines in between beds, pathways and verdant areas, as well as to build short wall surfaces that bridge a little greater elevations to gentle slopes. For a home feeling, plastic picket secure fencing or latticework can be set up around beds for a worn-out chic appearance.\nOriginally posted 2020-03-06 06:37:03.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "No Reviews Yet\nACE Hardware Store\nJun 28, 2021 11:15AM\nThere are many plants and vegetation native to Southwest Florida that can turn your property into an outdoor oasis. Check out these 11 garden and landscape centers to shop for new greenery.\nApr 26, 2021 04:17PM\nLooking for tools or services in Southwest Florida? Here are 13 go-to places for all of your tool and service needs!\n11 Garden and Landscape Centers in Southwest Florida That Will Help Enhance Your Home Garden in 2021\n13 Go-To Places for Tools and Services in Southwest Florida", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "January in the Garden means winter solstice is behind us and daylight hours are gradually lengthening. Your garden will, noticeably, appreciate the change in light conditions. There is no better time to start preparing for the year ahead, so, here are 12 activities to do for your Garden and Plants in January,\nBegin planning this year’s garden.\nConsider companion planting—some plants grow better when planted near each other!\nAdd plants that attract beneficial insects (such as sunflower, yarrow, dill, and coriander).\nTry a desktop or mobile Garden Planners:\n- Garden Plan Pro, for the iPhone and iPad, helps you grow fruit and vegetables to the best of their ability, whatever the size or shape of your garden or plot\n- Better Homes and Gardens, Plan-a-Garden, for any device, lets you design anything from a patio-side container garden to your whole yard with lots of templates to choose from.\n- My Garden, a browser app, from Gardena allows you to drop an extensive range of objects onto a blank lawn to design your garden.\n- More sophisticated than many rivals, Marshalls Garden Visualizer tool is 3D, and allows you to upload a photo of your garden.\n- SketchUp, Not purely for garden design, it includes landscape templates.\n- VR Gardens allows you to choose from pre-designed gardens or create your own from scratch al in 3D and Virtual Reality.\nBefore the spring, test your garden soil for its pH levels\nHaving great plants starts with having great soil. Get a broad picture of your soil’s nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and an accurate pH measure, with a soil test. It is recommended to start with a lab soil test for maximum accuracy but a home test will give you a good idea of how your fertilizing regime is going. Make sure your garden has the nutrients it needs.\nGrowOrganic Peaceful Valley\nCheck your storage areas and get rid of old and unwanted pesticides\nMany people believe that some pesticides are safe, while others are dangerous. Actually, the words “safe” and “dangerous” are misleading. Any chemical, including any pesticide, can pose risks to people, pets, or the environment. Understanding pesticide risk will help you take steps to minimize it.\nProper pesticide storage is important to protect people, animals, and the pesticide itself. Remember:\n- The Container Matters\n- Temperature Matters\n- Location Matters\n- Safety Matters\nsource: Online School BC\nPlant hardy, pest- and disease-resistant plants, especially if certain varieties have been troublesome in the past.\nFor many gardeners, constantly battling unwanted wild animals, diseased canes, foliage, or blooms is both time consuming and expensive, not to mention some of the chemicals used to combat diseases and animals are harmful to the environment. There’s an easy solution: choose naturally disease and animal resistant plants!\nPrune trees and shrubs while they’re dormant.\n- For trees and shrubs that bloom in summer, prune on the current year’s growth in winter.\n- Note: For those that bloom in spring from buds on 1-year-old wood, prune just after flowers fade.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "On this 2.5 acre plot on Totteridge Common looking south over rolling countryside towards London, a new five bedroom, pavilion style home and studio has been built for a contemporary artist client.\nDesigned to replace an existing property, the site already featured many mature plants and trees. We have built upon this by adding further indigenous tree species and planting an orchard within a wild flower Meadow that we have created within the extensive south facing landscape.\nAround the new home and studio, we have chosen to plant swathes of summer flowering perennials and ornamental grasses in an almost Prairie style while also creating a potager garden, while working around various other plants the client has brought with them.\nArchitecture: Gregory Phillips Architects - Photography: Andrew Beasley", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Is flowering pear tree invasive?\nThe trees are also known as Bradford Pears or sometimes Cleveland Select, which are common types of the Callery Pear trees. Callery Pear Trees are blooming all over, but this tree is bad for our area. They’re non-native, has white flowers & is highly invasive. They choke out native plants & are hard to control.\nIs a flowering pear tree fast growing?\nFlowering pear trees grow surprisingly quick, up to 24 inches per year, meaning that a seed can turn into a fruit-bearing tree quite quickly. That is one of the reasons experts recommend against planting any type of flowering pear tree.\nAre flowering pear trees messy?\nUnlike fruiting pear trees, Pyrus calleryana isn’t a messy tree that drops a lot of fruit. Additionally, ornamental pear varieties are heat and drought-tolerant and are resistant to many fruit tree diseases. These facts make ornamental pear trees popular for front and backyards.\nWhy are people banning Bradford pear trees?\nThe trees “have little to no value to wildlife and displace native trees,” said Steven Long, assistant director of the department of plant industry at Clemson University in South Carolina. Other problems? Their thorns can puncture vehicles tires and their blooms stink, Long said.\nWhy are Bradford pears being banned?\nThe Ohio Department of Natural Resources has added all varieties of Callery pear — including Bradford pear — to the list of invasive species in the Buckeye State. Starting in 2023, it will be illegal to sell or plant these trees anywhere in the state.\nHow long do flowering pear trees last?\n15 to 25 years\nLifespan. Flowering pear trees have a rapid growth rate and achieve a height of 15 to 20 feet in 8 to 10 years. Flowering pears are among the group of trees with short-to-moderate lifespans of 15 to 25 years, as listed by the Clemson Cooperative Extension.\nHow long does a flowering pear tree live?\nWhy do pear trees stink?\nThat fetid smell serves a purpose, though, and it’s the same purpose that sweet-smelling flowers serve. Any smell emitted by a plant is to attract pollinators, which is what the Bradford pear is doing with its awful smell.\nAre aristocrat flowering pears fast growing?\nAristocrat flowering pear trees are labeled as medium to fast growing trees. While little care for Aristocrat flowering pears is needed, regular pruning will improve the overall strength and structure of Aristocrat Callery pear trees.\nDo aristocrat pears cross pollinate?\nAristocrat is a regulated tree that performs just a bit too well in certain areas. Callery Pears may cross-pollinate if other varieties are planted nearby. Because birds love the tiny fruit, they can disperse these new hybrid Pears into the wild.\nWhat does an Autumn Blaze pear tree look like?\nThe ‘Autumn Blaze’ is a non-fruit bearing pear tree with showy white flowers and spectacular warm fall colors. ‘Autumn Blaze’ deciduous pear trees grow up to 40 ft. (12 m) tall with a spread of 30 ft. (9 m). The shiny dark green leafy foliage grows in a rounded shape on a single slender trunk.\nWhat is a flowering pear tree?\nThe Flowering Pear is a vigorous tree that can add fantastic color to any landscape. Moon Valley Nurseries offers several varieties including ‘Aristocrat’, ‘Bradford’, and ‘Chanticleer’, each featuring the desirable features that make these Pear trees such a welcome addition to a Southwestern landscape.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Spring weather is back (more or less), and with it would-be gardeners are looking toward empty spaces in their yard for places to plant. The temptation is to just grab a shovel and some seeds, dig in and hope for the best, but to get healthier plants with better results, take a little time to lay the foundation for a good growing season.\nHere's what I learned at a recent workshop given by Melissa Stewart, agriculture and natural resources specialist with the West Virginia State Extension Service.\nBefore you get started, settle on whether you're doing a traditional garden (digging straight into the ground) or a raised-bed garden (building a bed on top of existing soil or surface). Raised-bed gardens are clearly more popular and have many advantages over traditional gardens, but they can seem more expensive.\nAfter you've settled on a garden style, get a lay of the land. Before you scoop the first shovel full of dirt, determine if where you want to plant gets enough sun. While some plants thrive in partial shade, most fruits and vegetables need upwards of six hours of good sunlight a day to produce. Less than that and they may wither.\nA good gardening site also needs access to water and sufficient drainage for when the rains come. Not enough water, and plants will shrivel and die. Too much water, and plant roots can rot or choke -- and standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.\nWith a traditional gardening site, it's usually easy to determine if growing conditions are right: Things are already growing there. A lush growth of grass and even weeds can help point toward healthy soil.\nStill, even if the grass is green and thick, the West Virginia University State University Extension office recommends having soil from the proposed garden space tested, mainly to the determine pH and to find out if nutrients need to be added to the soil to improve it. Soil samples, they said, should be collected from different parts of the intended growing space for a more complete picture of the soil's needs.\nSimple soil testing kits are available at lawn and garden shops. The extension office also offers soil analysis.\nTesting should be done early in the season to allow time for whatever minerals and nutrients added to be absorbed.\nThe extension office also recommends adding organic matter to gardens, but cautions that before anything is added into the soil, it should be well composted, especially animal manures.\nHeat generated by active compost can damage young plants.\nFor a traditional garden, once the soil is \"fixed,\" you're ready to begin digging.\nWith raised beds, the process begins with making sure the site is level, which helps with drainage.\nRemove large rocks and objects, then smooth the area where the bed will be constructed. This also includes mowing grass down.\nNext, put a layer of newspaper or cardboard down over the cleared site. This serves as a biodegradable barrier inhibiting grass and weeds, one of the big advantages of having a raised-bed garden -- a raised bed starts with fewer weeds for gardeners to deal with.\nIf a raised bed is constructed on a \"hard\" surface, like gravel or concrete, the previous steps probably aren't necessary.\nOtherwise, construct the raised bed around the newspaper/cardboard weed barrier, which should be in the shape of the planned raised bed. Different materials can be used to erect the walls, but wooden boards are often used. Untreated wood is advised for use in vegetable gardens.\nAfter the frame is in place, add good-quality topsoil from a reputable source. As with a traditional garden, prepared compost can be added, particularly if the acquired topsoil has a lot of clay or sand in it.\nOnce the soil mixture is in place, like with the traditional gardening bed, the soil should be tested to determine if plant nutrients are readily available.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "It can be hard to keep up with trends, especially as far as homes go. Landscaping is something a lot of people look at when they visit or pass by a home, yet most people overlook the need to improve their landscape. Read this article to find out what you better the look of your property.\nWhen landscaping, use local plants. Native plants are easier to care for because they are already comfortable in your climate and soil. This makes for a low-maintenance component to your yard. Check out a local gardening store and see what plants are actually native in your area.\nA basic 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 get started on your project and then have to stop to go back to the store for something crucial.\nBefore beginning your project, be sure to learn the difference between plants–annuals and perennials, hardiness zones, bulbs and seeds. When landscaping, it is important that you are aware of the seasons. All of these factors combine to determine whether your landscaping efforts will be a success or a failure.\nConsider a drip style watering system. These irrigation systems are simple to install and will allow plants continuous streams of water. This system is efficient too, this is because this system drips as opposed to a stream like in a sprinkler system or hose.\nPrior to launching your landscaping initiative, get the soil analyzed. Having a soil test done will let you know what can grow well in your local area. This will help you to have happier plants and a more successful garden.\nChoose quality products over the cheap stuff. In most home-improvement stores, you will mostly find the cheaper items.A specialty store will offer you good product recommendations and helpful advice from qualified professionals. It’s worth the extra money to get products and solid landscaping advice.\nCarefully select your greenery, because your whole landscaping project depends on it. You want plants whose growth requirements mesh well with your climate and planting space. Also, you should not put a tree in an area where it cannot grow. Take time to be sure your plants are going to thrive.\nLandscaping goes well beyond simply planting different trees and grasses. You should also add other natural materials such as wood, iron or wood structures. Archways, birdbaths, birdbaths and pergolas all create beautiful and complex designs that are pleasing to the eye. You can buy these for very affordable prices.\nPeople often forget about the many online options when shopping for landscaping materials or equipment. This can not only save you money, but it can also help you to find plants that are more rare and not carried locally or even in specialty stores in your area.\nTalk with a licensed landscaper before you do any work to your own landscaping project. While it won’t be necessary to actually hire them to work on your yard, you will find that the small amount you pay for a consultation is well spent as it will help you to avoid mistakes and get started on the right foot. This should definitely be done if you are not experienced in landscape design.\nDon’t gather up all the grass clippings as you mow the lawn. Clippings will help your lawn retain moisture easier, and they also help provide important nutrients your lawn needs as the clippings break down.\nThis will cause you investing a lot of money. You may want to ask them for advice, though, to get some guidance on how to best approach your project.\nLearn which landscaping products should be top quality, and which one are the same whether they are generic or name brand. Many times inexpensive versions of containers and mulch can be used in your landscape. Make sure to inspect the plants before purchasing them to make sure that they have been cared for at the store. They may not have received the proper care.\nWildflowers are an inexpensive way to add color without breaking the bank. The end result will be beautiful flowers of different colored flowers. They can make wonderful bouquets!\nIf your yard has a big tree that provides quite a bit of shade, it can be hard to plant flowers beneath it. Rather than flowers, an interesting groundcover would be much more suitable. This will not only beautify your yard, but it is also easy to maintain. Woodruff and hosta make very nice options in ground covering.\nIt is okay to go cheaper with lower-cost products. When it comes to things like mulch, containers and regular perennials, you will notice that there is not much of a difference between the pricier and less expensive versions. It is crucial you be sure to look over the plants. Places that sell them at a reduced price might not have given them the care that they need.\nUse borders that are curved to surround your plants. The rounded, flowing shapes are more aesthetically pleasing than straight line borders. The curved lines, when seen from the street, soften your straight lines of the driveway and house.\nIf you are trying to landscape on a budget, consider completing your project in stages. There is nothing harmful about dividing your project down into steps and seasons. This makes it easy for you to improve your money wisely. Make a list of each step and rank them in order of importance.\nPlan your project out before you begin making purchases to make sure you’re not wasting your money. Sketch out your landscaping plan so that you’ll know what materials are necessary and will have a way of determining costs. Buying products impulsively may be fun but it is bad for your budget!\nPlan out everything before making a single purchase.Try making a rough outline of your dream landscape so you are able to discern all the materials necessary to get started.\nBuy trees that grow fast for enhanced privacy. Fast-growing trees live up to their name and will quickly grow to the size you want. A tree like the weeping cherry has become popular, in part due to its rapid growth time.\nIf you wish for your landscape to be easy to care for and won’t succumb to changes in your climate, native plants should be used whenever possible. Plant species that have adapted naturally thrive in your local climate are a lot more simple to take care of when compared to foreign ones. Local plants don’t need less irrigation and this can save you cash on your bill for water.\nIt’s important to consider the soil type your yard features when designing your landscape. Many plants require a certain kind of soil to grow and thrive. If you do not have good soil, you may want to use purchased soil to create beds for the greenery.\nLandscaping is a lot of fun for the family and it’s also practical. Get started on a fun project as soon as possible. The final result will be fond memories of improving your home together as a family unit.\nSeparate your yard development project into different phases. If you divide your yard into sections and then work on each section independently, it might be easier to afford the varieties of plants that you would really like to have. Another option is to start with a single type of plant and plant it n various areas in your yard.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Valentino Park (Parco del Valentino)\nFlanked by the west bank of the River Po, and in between the Isabella Bridge and the Umberto I Bridge, Valentino Park was once a hunting ground for the royal Savoy family. The park was opened in 1630 and was the city’s first public garden. A French landscape architect redesigned parts of it in 1864. Valentino is the second-largest park in Turin, measuring around 135 acres (55 hectares). It is filled with history and an array of plant life, offering a peaceful escape from the busy city.\nA popular cycle path, jogging route and picnic destination, Valentino Park is beautiful when the sun is shining in the summer months or when the snow creates a winter wonderland. Discover numerous fountains scattered throughout the park. The Twelve Months Fountain is the most beautiful of them all, especially in winter when it sometimes freezes.\nVisit a garden within a garden at Turin’s Botanical Gardens, which are attached to Valentino Castle and owned by the Department of Vegetal Biology of Turin University. The crisp geometric designs are quite different from the rest of Valentino Park. This is the second largest herbarium in Italy.\nStroll to the park’s Rock Garden for great photo opportunities. Created in 1961 and since expanded, the Rock Garden contains many flowers, streams and fountains in addition to rocks in its 11-acre (4.4-hectare) space.\nWalk along the River Po to the impressive Medieval Village, an authentic reconstruction of a 15th-century Piedmontese village. Designed in 1884 for the International Exhibition of Turin, the village contains drawbridges, narrow streets and portico houses. Marvel at the engineering involved as you enjoy the reflections below the banks of the river next to the site.\nYou’ll find several good café options in the village, which is free to enter every day of the week. The area is particularly beautiful from a distance when park and village lights are switched on in the evening.\nValentino Park is free to the public and open daily. It is recommended to visit during the day only, when the park is well lit.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Building stone steps in a garden can add visual appeal and provide a practical way to access different levels of the garden. To ensure that the steps are a safe and secure part of your garden, it is important to properly plan and construct them. With the right materials, tools and techniques, you can create attractive stone steps that are built to last. In this guide, we will look at how to plan for and build stone steps in a garden.Preparing the ground for stone steps in a garden requires a few steps. Begin by clearing away any weeds, grass, rocks and debris from the area. Level the soil to ensure that each step will be even. Measure and mark out the area for the steps, making sure that each step is of equal size and angle. Dig out a few inches of soil from each step area and fill it with gravel or crushed stone to create a solid base for the steps. Finally fill in between each step with topsoil, pack it down and water it to settle the soil before laying down the stones.\nGather Materials for Building Stone Steps\nBuilding stone steps can be a great way to add style and personality to your outdoor space. Whether you’re creating a set of stairs from scratch or replacing an existing one, you’ll need the right materials in order to do the job properly. Here’s what you’ll need to gather before beginning the project:\nStep 1: Stones – You’ll need stones of varying sizes and shapes for building your steps. The stones should be flat and level so they can easily be fitted together. Natural stone is ideal\nMark Out the Location for Your Stone Steps\nBefore you start building your stone steps, it’s important to mark out the exact location and size of your steps. You’ll need to measure the distance between the beginning and end points of your steps, as well as the height of each step. It’s best to use a builder’s level to ensure that all steps are level and even. You can then mark out the area with wooden stakes, string, and paint. This will give you a template that you can use when laying out your stones.\nDigging a Trench and Filling with Gravel\nDigging a trench is an important part of any landscaping project. Whether you are installing a new water line, laying down a patio, or installing a new fence, digging a trench is the first step. Once the trench is dug, it must be filled with gravel in order to ensure proper drainage. Here are some tips on how to properly dig and fill a trench with gravel.\nThe first step in digging your trench is to determine the size and shape you need. This will depend on the type of\nSetting the Stringers and Risers for Your Stone Steps\nInstalling stone steps can add a stylish and timeless look to your outdoor area. To ensure they are properly installed and achieve a quality finish, it is important to properly set the stringers and risers. Stringers are the boards or angle irons that create a frame for the steps, while risers provide support for the treads, which are the horizontal surfaces of the step. Here are some tips for setting your stringers and risers for stone steps:\nSecuring the Stringers and Risers to Each Other\nThe next step in building a sturdy staircase is to secure the stringers and risers together. This is achieved by using a series of screws and nails. To begin, mark the locations of the stringer on the riser, making sure that they are evenly spaced. Then, pre-drill holes into both surfaces so that the screws or nails can be inserted easily. Make sure to use an appropriate drill bit for your material choice, as this will ensure that you do not damage your components. Once all of\nPlacing Stones in Place on the Stone Step Structure\nWhen it comes to building a stone step structure, the most important part is getting the stones in place. This process can be a bit tricky and time consuming, but if done correctly it will result in a beautiful and durable structure. The first step is to choose the right type of stone for the job. Different types of stones have different characteristics and will require different methods for placement. Once you have chosen your stone, you need to measure out where each stone needs to go in order to create the desired shape and size of\nPacking Mortar Around Each Step Stone\nPacking mortar around each step stone is an important part of building a brick staircase. Mortar helps keep the stones in place and prevents them from shifting or sliding out of position. It also gives the structure additional strength and stability. To pack mortar around each step stone, you will need a trowel, mortar mix, and a bucket or wheelbarrow to mix the mortar in.\nBegin by mixing the mortar to the right consistency, according to the instructions on the bag. Once it\nBuilding stone steps in your garden is a great way to add dimension and texture to your outdoor space. The process can be broken down into several manageable tasks and is relatively straightforward. It is important to plan the design and layout of the steps, measure accurately and then prepare the area by removing soil, levelling the ground surface and adding a base layer of hardcore. Finally, you will need to add a layer of mortar before laying the stones and ensuring each step has a slight backward tilt for better drainage. With careful preparation, your stone steps should look great for years", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Urban Show, Manchester\nThu 18 Apr 2024 - Sun 21 Apr 2024\nAn abundance of nature will arrive soon at a cavernous former railway yard and station and Royal Mail distribution centre, close to Piccadilly Station. The very first urban show the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has put on will take place at Depot Mayfield, Manchester on 18 – 21 April 2024.\nThe RHS Urban Show is aimed at anyone who lives in a town or city but still likes to nurture and cultivate flowers and plants, especially in indoor-living spaces, balconies and roofs.\nCourtesy of the RHS\nHelena Pettit, Director of Gardens & Shows said: “With over 80% of the UK population living in towns and cities, the new show will enable more urban dwellers to garden, especially where access to green spaces can be limited\nThere will be talks and workshops on how to create and care for an indoor garden, including ones on how to build a Terrarium (a mini greenhouse). A riot of houseplants and other exhibits will weave amongst the concrete floors, exposed brick, metalwork and iron struts of the Depot.\nThere will be a pub garden for thirsty visitors. Pubs and their patrons will also have the chance to nominate their much-loved watering holes as a new home for the garden, specially designed by Emma Tipping. The competition is being run in association with the Manchester Evening News (MEN)\n. Entrants need to demonstrate why their area needs a beautiful pub garden, and how it will serve as a community hub.\nThe burst of Spring in the city at Depot Mayfield, follows on from the opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater\n- the 154-acre former site of Worsley New Hall - in May 2021, the country's fifth national garden.\nGlow illuminations at RHS Garden Bridgewater. Neil Hepworth. Courtesy of the RHS.\nAnother former railway structure which has become a platform for nature is Castlefield Viaduct\n, which the National Trust converted into a 'green sky park'. The new visitor attraction first opened in July 2022. It now includes a new workshop space, developed in partnership with Sow the City, to support mental health and wellbeing.\nThe 330-metre steel viaduct was constructed in the early 1890s by the same engineers - Heenan and Froude - who created Blackpool Tower. For 77 years it bore the weight of heavy rail traffic rattling in and out of the Great Northern Warehouse.\nEnvironmental and psychological health and well-being is also a key part of the Urban Show. The influence horticulture has on interior design, art, wellness and sustainability will be explored.\nThe RHS website notes that 'by 2050 Manchester is predicted to have a climate comparable to Montevideo, Uruguay. As well as the environmental impact urban greening, there is also the positive effect being close to nature has on our mental and physical wellbeing'.\nDrawing on a report by the Foresight Factory and Oxford Economics\n, it notes that integrating gardening into urban spaces would off-set extreme heat - 'green roof temperatures can be 15 – 20° cooler than conventional roofs\nClick on for more information and tickets\nDepot Mayfield is a 10,000 capacity venue in Manchester’s historic former railway station. The site was transformed in 2019 into a multi-use space for arts, music, industry and culture in the city centre. Depot Mayfield\n11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PY\nFreedom from Torture Garden; A Sanctuary for Survivors, Sanctuary Garden, designed by John Warland and Emma O'Connell for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Courtesy of the RHS.\n280079 - 2024-03-09 19:22:26", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Published: Monday, 29th July 2019\nThe previous Environmental Park near to Sevenoaks town centre has been undergoing improvements and is now open to the public again.\nEarlier in the year, the new Sevenoaks Town Car Park opened providing much needed long stay parking for residents and visitors. The decision was taken by Sevenoaks District Council to use the excess soil from the building work to improve and level the old Environmental Park land, which has been leased to the Council from the Knole estate for the next 15 years. As part of the works, Sevenoaks District Council has planted many trees, grassed areas and wild flowers to encourage the bee population as well as creating a small amphitheatre and open space for residents to use as well as improving the access to Knole Park.\nAn official launch of the new Park will take place later in the year.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Columbia County soon will finish two efforts designed to improve the aesthetic appeal of Evans intersections.\n\"Our end goal is just basically to try and enhance some of these transportation corridors,\" said Preston Duffie, the county's landscape architect. \"There are some rough areas in there now.\"\nThe first beautification project targeted the Industrial Park Drive and North Belair Road intersection, and was completed last week.\nThe bulk of the work consisted of planting trees and about 17 species of shrubs on the right-of-way in front of AB Beverage Co., Duffie said. The plants involved in the project included oak trees, azaleas and abelias as well as perennial flowers, such as irises and daylilies.\nDuffie said the county's Roads and Bridges Department aided in the venture by moving dirt and assisting with stormwater upgrades.\nAB Beverage Co. installed the irrigation system and will assume the maintenance costs as well, he said.\nThe county will pay only for the installation of plants, said Duffie, adding that the $13,000 needed for the work came from leftover funds from the North Belair Road extension project.\nAB Beverage Co. also will improve its entrance with brick columns, ornamental steel fencing, accent lighting, flowering trees and shrubbery, said Darren Prickett, a landscape architect with Johnson, Laschober and Associates.\n\"The owners really wanted to play the entrance up and make it a lot more aesthetically pleasing,\" he said.\nThe entrance work should be finished within the next couple of months,\" Prickett said.\nThe second beautification project by the county aims to conceal a retention pond located across the street from the Pizza Joint and near the intersection at Old Evans Road and Washington Road.\n\"What we're doing is putting in some evergreen trees to try and screen the retention pond that is right there,\" Duffie said. \"More or less, it's just an eyesore, and we're trying to clean that area up a little bit.\"\nThe work to the area, which Duffie called one of the busiest roads in the county, will cost $8,000 and will be paid for with funds from county Commissioner Ron Thigpen's transportation discretionary account.\nThe project will be finished within the next couple of weeks, Duffie said.\nThe installation work for both projects will be conducted by Four Seasons Landscaping Inc.\nDuffie said the projects also will contribute to the county's requirement for Tree City USA, which is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.\nA tree board and a tree care ordinance are two of the four requirements to receive a Tree City USA title. Communities also are required to spend at least $2 per capita on tree care and hold an annual Arbor Day celebration.\nThe Columbia County News-Times ©2013. All Rights Reserved.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Where To Plant Prairie Grasses\nNative plants are being used in many applications for many different reasons. Their ability to adapt and survive under harsh, extreme conditions makes them a popular choice for consumers. Most plant species offered by Stock Seed Farms prefer full sun to partial shade in well drained soils with pH levels between 5.5 and 8. Levels outside the pH range will require soil amendments. We must also advise that native plants perform best in full sunlight (6 – 8 hours a day). As sunlight decreases, so does the performance of the plants.\nIn general, prairie plants are adapted to full sunlight and most soil types. Each will perform differently in different soils or climates (see individual grass descriptions). They usually require six to eight hours of direct sunlight during their growth period. In any case, seedbeds free of weeds and old grass will produce the best stands. We have had very little success planting into old grass stands, even if the grass is dead. Using a no-till drill to open a furrow and place the seed in direct contact with the soil at the correct depth (1/4 – ½ inches) will achieve the most successful stands.\nWeeds are the greatest cause of poor native grass plantings. They challenge the small seedlings in two ways. First they take away necessary water and nutrients. Second, they shade and smother the small plants. Mowing or shredding weeds often is very important the first year to keep the weeds from choking or smothering seedlings.\nThe mower blade should be kept high to let the desired plants continue uninterrupted growth and also keep weeds from going to seed. Once grasses reach the four leaf stage, 2, 4-D can be applied, but only to plantings with grasses only. Do not use this herbicide on wildflowers. Care must be taken to apply labeled rates as small grass seedlings can be burned or set back by over application, especially on warm days (over 75 degrees F).\nPrairie grasses are sun loving plants, but a few will tolerate partial shade. We have successfully planted shorter grasses such as Buffalograss, Blue Grama, and Sideoats Grama between Christmas trees, in fruit orchards and vineyards. Because native grasses are very efficient users of water, they do not compete with trees like cool-season grasses. Taller grasses such as Big Bluestem, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass make great windbreaks, snow fences and sound barriers. Any of these grasses can be planted along or blended with each other. Virginia Wildrye and Canada Wildrye are two mid-height, native cool-season grasses that will handle shady conditions quite nicely. Hard Fescue and Chewing’s Fescue are both shorter bunch grasses that also thrive in shady areas. In heavily shaded areas it is best to use our Shady Grass Mixture.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "|4/19/15 Platinum Carbon ink, watercolor, Caran d'Ache Museum water-soluble colored pencils, Canson XL 140 lb. paper|\nAt today’s Urban Sketchers outing, Gabi and I were chatting about the unbelievably beautiful weather – 65 degrees with a clear, blue sky – and how today’s event should be deemed “opening day” of outdoor sketching season!\nThe Seattle Chinese Garden in West Seattle was, indeed, an apt location for our opening day – a gem of serene, open landscaping with a traditional Chinese courtyard and pavilion at its center. I wandered around for quite a while trying to focus on a composition I could manage. With all the lovely plantings and peonies in bloom (though past their prime now), we had a lot to choose from, and I knew I had to select carefully or I’d end up overwhelmed.\nThe stone carp, a Dragon Seeker, grabbed my (and many other sketchers’) attention. According to a traditional Chinese tale, said the placard, “a carp that could leap the high falls of the Yellow River. . . would be transformed into a dragon.” This carp, which was donated by a Seattle couple, was made in Thailand more than 100 years ago. The main pavilion is in the background (my composition judiciously cropped off most of it so that I wouldn’t get bogged down by the architecture and all those tiles!). Halfway through my sketch, I paused to watch the drama of a tiny bird that chased a bald eagle out of its territory! I spotted the eagle several times throughout the morning.\nAfter enjoying the garden a bit more, I settled on a wider view of the stones, trees and bamboo plantings (as well as a couple of sketchers) surrounding a smaller pavilion.\n|4/19/15 Platinum Carbon ink, watercolor, Caran d'Ache Museum|\nwater-soluble colored pencils, Canson XL 140 lb. paper\nBy the way, have you heard about Sketch Out/Loud? It’s an initiative by urban sketcher and landscape architect Richard Alomar. Working with the American Society of Landscape Architects and Urban Sketchers, Richard is promoting Sketch Out/Loud in April as part of World Landscape Architecture Month to encourage urban sketching among landscape architects, architects and designers worldwide. If you sketch parks, plazas, streets, front yards and other examples of landscaping this month, post your sketches with the hashtag #skol2015.\nI love your blog and it really inspires me to keep practicing with watercolor. Your pieces make me want to visit Seattle and explore the amazing sites of the city you capture in your paintings.\nThank you, Zack! Visit us in Seattle and sketch with us! And I see that you are a very imaginative cartoonist!Delete\nThank you!! Now the next step for me is just to get the audience, haha.Delete\nIf everything falls into place I might be able to visit Washington for a late summer vacation, which would be nice to get out of NYC for awhile.\nI love that sketch with the stone carp and I think eliminating some of the detail really worked to emphasize what was important. Nice sketches!ReplyDelete\nLove that stone carp, TIna. It looks like spring has truly sprung in Seattle.ReplyDelete", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Gather multiple potted plants to create the splendor of an in-ground border in a spot where gardening is otherwise impossible. Using containers, you can fill a space with beautiful color and texture that rivals earthbound planting beds. - My Cool Garden\nPlace bulbs shoulder to shoulder across the surface of the soil, leaving no space between them. Then top off with more potting soil so the bulbs are just slightly below the surface. Water each container thoroughly, and finish with a layer of mulch.\nFrench Lavender Anouk is a drought-tolerant variety that produces lovely, light and dark purple blooms. It emits the wonderful lavender scent and is perfect for container gardening. PP# 16685 (Lavandula stoechas)", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A Collection of Color\nBotanical Name: Solenostemon Scutellarioides\nWe’re presenting a beautiful collection of coleus that has been a favorite of many. They’re grown for their beautiful foliage and ease of care. You may grow them in the shade or part sun. But best of all, most of the new varieties can also tolerate full sun. They perform well indoors, in garden bed, and in planters.\nIn planters, they’re great companion plants for many annual flowers.\nIn garden bed, they look phenomenal in mass planting around a tree or a mature bush.\nYou will receive 6 well size coleus plants as pictured below or you may buy them as single plant.\nThey will come in 4 inch planter and plants will be about 6 to 12 in tall.\nThere are no reviews yet.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Himalayan Fleeceflower is a creeping, mat forming herbaceous perennial native to the montains of Tibet, Nepal, northern India, Pakistan, and Kashmir where it grows on slopes, wet areas, and screes. It is a member of the knotweed family, Polygonaceae, that includes rhubarb, buckwheat and some infamous weeds. The broadly lanceolate leaves are mostly basal, two to four inches long, and tapered at the petiole end. They are dark green during most of the growing season but turn bronze in the fall. The funnel -shaped, rose-red flowers appear from summer to early fall on leafless stems in terminal dense cylindrical spikes two to three inches long. They bloom over a long time, turning pink and then white as they mature. Plants do best in cool moist climates and are drought tolerant. They are useful as a ground cover, for erosion control on banks, at the front of a border, or in a rock garden. The genus name Polygonum comes from the Greek poly- meaning many and goni meaning knee or joint and refers to the swollen nodes on the stems of some species, including this one.\nType: Herbaceous perennial\nBloom: Funnel-shaped, rose-red flowers in terminal dense cylindrical spikes two to three inches long from summer to early fall; turn pink and then white as they mature.\nSize: 6-9” H x 12” W\nLight: Full sun; tolerates some shade.\nSoil: Organically rich, moderately moist to dry, well-drained\nHardiness: Zones 3-7\nCare: Deadhead to prolong bloom time\nPests and Diseases: None of significance\nPropagation: Division, seed\nCompanion plants: Japanese painted fern, Lysimachia clehthroides\n‘Darjeeling Red’ (deep pink flowers; vigorous)\n‘Donald Lowndes” (8-10″ tall; double salmon-pink flowers)\n‘Superbum’ (Vigrous; pink flowers turn crimson with age)", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A nature inspired playground with pops of colour, this playground has slides, fire poles, hand and glide, cargo nets and climbing walls. Great for all ages.\nAge Range: Mixed\nMax Fall Height: 1950mm\nMinimum Fall Zone: 97.93m2\nEquipment Size: 8450mm x 8300mm\nAll of our playground structures can be customised by adding components or freestanding items and fitness equipment to meet your play space size or budget.\nClick here to view customisation options\nClick here to contact your local Design Consultant", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Ancient Castles, Secret Garden, Castle Ruins, Ruins Castles, Ruins Scotland, Scotland Photo, Ancient Ruins\nAncient castle ruins, Scotland Wish that was in my secret garden. So beautiful!\nAncient Castle Ruins, #Castles| http://famous-castles-omer.blogspot.com\nAncient Castle Ruins, Scotland photo via whimsical by dakota moone\nbluepueblo: Ancient Castle Ruins, Scotland photo via whimsical\nAncient Castle Ruins, Scotland photo via whimsical\nAncient Ruins, Scotland.\nAncient castle ruins, Scotland\nIrish Castle, Ancient Garden\nAncient Castle Ruins, Scotland when nature takes man's creations & folds back into the softness & lushness of glorious greenery!\n[Castle ruins, Scotland] Castles intrigue me.I love looking at them. This photo makes me happy! <3 Vivayne\nAncient Castle Ruins, Scotland. Where ? Join the SOYK project, our secret boards & launch/take your first geocaching challenge. See the board Somewhere Only You Know\nAncient castle ruins, Scotland Visit www.exploreuktravel.co.uk for holidays in Scotland\nThey say this is Ancient Castle Ruins in Scotland, but us Narnians think otherwise. . .\nAncient Castle Ruins, Scotland.... We can only imagine the days of yore....\nAn entrance for my Irish Castle\nSpring Flowers, Beautiful Picture, Biwako Water, Favorite Places Spaces, Beautiful Places, Covered Bridges\n#Biwako #water #channel ~ #Japan http://en.directrooms.com/hotels/subregion/1-3-1803/\nBiwako Water Channel ~ Japan - would just like to visit Japan\nBEAUTIFUL covered bridge... Biwako water channel ~ Japan\nyorkeantiquetextiles: “ Biwako Water Channel ~ Japan ”\nflowering tree - Biwako water channel ~ Japan\nBiwako water channel Japan. | Stunning Places\ncovered bridge Biwako water channel ~ Japan\nBucket List, Kinloch Laggan, Beautiful Place, Shire Scotland, Fairytale\nFairy Tale Castle, Scotland. This secret Fairytale Gatelodge is for the Ardverikie Estate, Kinloch Laggan, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK. Fairytale Castle by Sandra Cockayne Ardverikie House (renamed Glenbogle House) was used in the BBC drama, Monarch of the Glen. Taken whilst on a short trip to Scotland during the Summer (2011).\nWhy are all the most beautiful places in Scotland? @Amber Roth, let's go!! Fairytale Castle by Sandra Cockayne This secret Fairytale Gatelodge is for the Ardverikie Estate, Kinloch Laggan, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK.\nScotland More Scotland, Dreams Home, Kinloch Laggan, Dreams House, Cottages, Places, Fairytale, Scottish Castles, Fairies Tales Gatelodge - Dreams Home, Fairy Tales, Dreams House, Minis, Cottages, Places, Fairies Tales, Scottish Castles Fairytale castle cottage ~ Gatelodge - Ardverikie Estate. Kinloch Laggan, Scotland. Places to go\nFairytale Castle by Sandra Cockayne Ardverikie Estate, Kinloch Laggan, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK. #scotland #castle\nFairytale Castle, Scotland | Carddit. On my bucket list to visit...I may have to have a dram of scotch for Dave:)\nWild Animal, Abandoned Haunted, Abandoned Beauty, Abandoned Buildings, Abandoned Forgotten, Abandoned House, Abandoned 04, Abandoned Arquitecture\nAbandoned #abandoned #arquitecture #decayed #discarded #displaced #disrepair #forgotten #lost #neglected #rusted #urbex\nabandoned.#wild animals| http://decoratedcookiescamila.blogspot.com\nCorridor.#wild animals| http://wildanimalsashlee.blogspot.com\nAbandoned house #abandon #creepy\nAncient Castle, Ariege, France\nAncient Castles, Castle Ariege, Medieval Castle, Horse, Castles Palaces, Castles Chateau, Castles France\nAn incredible site for learning everything about luxury hotels and the French art of welcoming on this site: http://www.laurentdelporte.com/en/ Ancient Castle, #France\nAncient Castle, Ariege, France. a castle and grey horse....works for me ;o) Matt's pov while sitting and waiting for suza and garrett~\nAncient Castle, #France #Discover the french castles for events for your event thank's to www.louis-event.com\nAncient Castle, Ariege, France. This is awesome with the horse ... I want to be there.\nAncient Castle, Ariege, France. a castle and grey horse....works for me ;o)\nAncient Castle, Ariege, France Dappled Grey Horse Gray Horse\nAncient Castle, Ariege, France. a castle and grey horse....\nAncient Castle, Ariege, France | The Best Travel Photos\nThe ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna in Libya\nAncient History, Ancient Places, Leptis Libya, Magna Libya, Ancient Architecture, Ancient Ruins\nMarket, Leptis Magna, Libya. The market-place of Leptis Magna has two circular market-halls built in 9-8 BC.\nhttp://www.greeneratravel.com/ The ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna in Libya. located in Khoms, Libya, 130 km (81 mi) east of Tripoli, on the coast where the Wadi Lebda meets the sea. The site is one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.\n:::: PINTEREST.COM christiancross ::: The ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna in Libya\nMarket, Leptis Magna, Libya http://www.flickr.com/photos/libyan_soup/638303443/\nThe Ruins of the ancient City of Leptis Magna/Libya\nAncient city of Leptis: Magna in Libya\nLeptis Magna, Libya\nSecret garden ~ Like this design.\nEnglish Garden, Perennial Garden, Secret Garden, Flowergarden, Purple Flower\nPerennial garden. #cottage #garden #flowers #garden design #garden design #garden decorating| http://modern-garden-design-57.blogspot.com\nPerennial garden. #cottage #garden #flowers #garden design #garden decorating #garden decorating before and after #modern garden design| http://modern-garden-design-57.blogspot.com\nCottage garden- this would kind of be what the cut flower garden would be like-but adding a lot more yellows and oranges! It will also have space for a few annuals (like sunflowers or cosmos)\nEnglish Garden : Lavender, purple, pink toned perennial garden, with fence. I love English gardens\n#MazzTuinmeubelen-- #Inspiratie #Bloemen #Tuin #Bloementuin #Flowers #Garden #Flowergarden #Home\nLavender+Garden+Ideas | Lavender, purple, pink toned perennial garden, with fence | Plant ...\nPerennial garden and beautiful garden shed.\nCottage garden, love the purple flowers!\nSecret Gardens, Beautiful Place, Castle, Rooftop Gardens\nChâteau de Gourdon, France #ravenectar #earth #planet #beautiful #places #travel #place #nature #world\n\"Secret Garden in the Sky\". Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azure, Alpes-Maritimes, Gourdon. France.\nChâteau de Gourdon, France. 30 Incredible Rooftops You Should Be Lounging On Right Now\nChâteau de Gourdon, France : : rooftop garden.\nRooftop Garden. Château de Gourdon, France.\nChateau de Gourdon, France #travel #vacation #france More Rooftops Gardens, Secret Gardens, Terraces Gardens, Gardens Design Ideas, Modern Gardens Design, Interiors Design, Southern France, Chateau, Roof Gardens ancient rooftop garden. Chateau de Gourdon Gourdo Wonderful Rooftop Garden With Granite Stair Feat Stone Tile Walkway Access And Round Shape Green Plant Decor Complete With Stacked Stone Deck Railing Combine Beautiful Forest View Design of Creative Rooftop Garden For Your Home Design Rooftop Gardens Research Roof Garden Plants Rooftop Garden Ideas Kensington Rooftop Gardens Pictures of Roof Gardens . 600x906 pixels secret #garden decorating before and after #modern garden design #garden design ideas #garden interior design| http://garden-designs-melisa.blogspot.com Travelling - The Italian Terrace of the Château de Gourdon in Southern France, not far from Nice and Cannes The terraced gardens at the Chateau du Gourdon, France\nthe secret garden\nSecret Gardens, Garden Paths, Garden Pathway, Edinburgh Garden, Tropical Gardens, Beautiful Gardens, Lush Tropical, Spanish Moss\nWow a garden path that looks woodsy yet definitely southern. Could do in fl. Love! Beautiful, gorgeous garden path thru a garden with Spanish Moss hanging down from the trees. This garden is probably located in the South, where the Spanish Moss is so prevalent. Love love love love LOVE!!!\nBeautiful, gorgeous garden path thru a garden with Spanish Moss hanging down from the trees. This garden is probably located in the South, where the Spanish Moss is so prevalent. Fab fab\nTropical botanical garden with lovely Spanish moss hanging over the path.\nBeautiful tropic garden replete with Spanish moss. Reminds me of home.\nBeautiful, garden path with Spanish Moss hanging down from the trees.\nOMG...LOOOOVE IT....Looks like a secret garden path.\nSecret Garden: Royal Edinburgh Gardens~ Scotland\nBeautiful tropic garden pathway.\nLush tropical garden.\nEnglish Garden, Secret Garden, Euphorbia Gardendesign, Gardens Cotswolds, Gardendesignsudeley Castle, Gardens England, Beautiful Gardens, Gardendesign Pretty\nSudeley Castle Gardens, Cotswolds. (I'd definitely have that water being moved by an invisible pump. Mosquitoes are such a pest!)\nhttps://flic.kr/p/8862hw | SUDELEY CASTLE GARDENS\nSUDELEY CASTLE GARDENS | Flickr - Photo Sharing!\nSudeley Castle Gardens, Winchcombe, England\nSudeley Castle gardens - English garden\n#gardendesignSUDELEY CASTLE GARDENS\nSudeley Castle Gardens, England\n#gardendesign - pretty\nSecret Gardens, Secret Garden By, Garden Design, Garden Gates, Garden Doors, Walled Garden, Modern Garden\nGive it a few more years and the garden door becomes a secret door... I want a secret garden in my backyard.\nSecret Garden - with a secret door in the garden wall, At Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, England. Photo by Alex Earle | ~~AcE~~, via Flickr [Please keep photo credit and original link if reusing or repinning. Thanks!]\nSecret #garden design #garden interior #garden design| http://garden-design-ideas.blogspot.com\nSecret garden gate.\nSecret garden door\nWater Feature, Garden Waterfall, Garden Design, Secret Garden, Flooded Stair, Waterfeature, Modern Garden, Water Garden\n.#garden designs #garden design #modern garden design #garden decorating| http://garden-designs-442-sydnee.blogspot.com\nSecret Garden: The flooded stair and gate motif adds an air of mystery. Don't you want to see what else is at the top of this fountain?\nflooded stair and gate motif with a statue and fountain behind. #waterfeature\n#creative #stunning #fountains #water #garden\nSecret Garden. Water feature WOW\nSecret Garden Waterfalls Love\nGarden & Fountain\nAncient Ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, North Wales\nBritish Isles, Ruins Llyn, North Wales, Beautiful Places, Dwyarchen Wales, Wales Uk, Llyn Dwyarchen, Ancient Ruins, Dwyarchen North\nAncient Ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, North Wales The British Isles, especially Ireland, Wales and Scotland is so full of ancient history. I would need to spend a year over there to see all I wish to see.\nAncient Ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, North Wales www.facebook.com/AllAboutTravelInc www.allabouttravel.org 605-339-8911 #travel #vacation #explore #wales #uk #castles #family #honeymoon\nAncient Ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, North Wales #Photography #Beautiful #Places\nAncient Ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, North Wales #Beautiful #Places #Photography\nAncient Ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, North Wales, UK So beautiful\n\"Ancient Ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, North Wales, UK\"\nAncient ruins, Llyn Dwyarchen, Wales\nSecret Gardens, Secret Garden By, Garden Gates, Garden Doors, Walled Garden, The Secret Garden, Garden\nLovely cottage garden! Meadow Brook Hall ~ Oakland Unversity in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Secret Garden!!!\nOld garden gates & walls. Someday, I'll have a secret garden, but only, you won't be able to see the gate. It will be just like the garden revived in that movie, The Secret #garden interior design #garden design ideas #garden design| http://gardendecoratingbeforeandafter.blogspot.com\nwalled garden - Creeping Fig - - beautiful gate . . . Reminiscent of \"The Secret Garden . . .\"\nThis reminds me of the garden door from the book The Secret Garden♡♡\nSecret garden door to a walled garden? Creeping Fig. .\nThe secret garden door to a sacred place\nBeautiful Garden Gate and Plantings\nsecret garden - jardin\nSecret Garden has always been one of my favorite movies. This image is exactly what I want my secret garden one day to look like.\nSecret Gardens, Portal, Garden Gates, Walled Garden, Irish Garden, Garden Entrance\nwalled garden gate...this is just pretty. I love the whole Secret Garden effect :)\nstone wall/garden gate http://www.flickr.com/photos/46357959@N02/5927839764/\nstone wall/garden gate me gusta para entrada casa en el rio !!!!!!!!\nIrish garden. Love the idea of a stone walled in garden / backyard\nA stunning Irish garden entrance\nstone wall/garden gate\nPortals, Irish garden\nSecret garden door\nI think I can figure out what makes this one secret... The hush that comes over one who is contemplating going through the gate and venturing into the seductive darkness just beyond the shock of light green...That is a secret place for sure... where any number of magical, secretive, breathtaking things may occur! and. . . when you return you must keep the secrets!!!\nSecret Gardens, Secret Garden, Garden Gates, Garden Paths, Rustic Garden, Doors Gates, Fences Gates\n#gate #fairytale #garden #secretgarden #photography\nsecret garden. gate to secret garden,\nRustic garden gate garden centers\nRustic garden gate- as back fence\nThe Garden Path In Secret Garden\nSecret garden… garden path\ngarden path-old iron gate\nRustic garden gate\nThe Doors, Secret Gardens, Secret Garden By, Doors Windows, Garden Gates, Garden Doors, Doors Gates, Garden Entrance\nold garden door...Have always wanted a secret door into my own private garden retreat. This is definitely one that I would love!\nSecret Garden Door... @Lindsay Dillon Dillon Dillon Dillon Jernigan Bring back any memories of the Secret Garden!?\nsecret garden door~ I always wanted to go through the door in the book!\nthe secret garden entrance, maybe?...I love garden gates\nsecret garden door....the door to my french cottage!\nSecret garden door? Garden gate inspiration.\nsecret garden door what is behind the door\nGarden Gate; The secret Garden door!\nGarden door, gate\nSecret Gardens, Garden Gates, Beautiful Gardens, Garden Entrance, Iron Gates\niron gate and rose #garden design #garden design ideas #garden decorating #modern garden design| http://beautiful-garden-decors-bertha.blogspot.com\nThrough the Garden Gate and into the secret garden via The Good Stuff Guide... I want it!\nBeautiful iron gate with arch again reminds me of the secret garden!\n.love this scenario - a view to a dream garden....... #gate #arch\nBeautiful gardens with beautiful gates\nSecret garden entrance....\nBeautiful garden gate.\ncottage garden gate\nall the beauty things...", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "On Saturday, October 16, Tree Trust gave 46 community volunteers the tools and training they needed to plant 80 trees in Inver Grove Height’s Rich Valley Athletic Complex as part of Tree Trust’s Green Futures initiative. Mayor George Tourville was present to thank volunteers and educate attendees about Inver Grove Heights’ forestry efforts.\nRich Valley Athletic Complex, a 75-acre park, serves as a major sports complex for Inver Grove Height’s 30,000 residents. Of the park's 700 trees, 100 are ash trees that are threatened by the recent arrival of emerald ash borer to the Twin Cities metro area. This planting pre-forested the park and prevented the loss of shade, wind breaks and other benefits trees bring to the park. Trees planted included Kentucky coffee, hackberry, gingko,\nThis Athletic Complex was chosen as a Tree Trust - Green Futures planting site through a competitive proposal process. The City of Inver Grove Heights submitted an application to Tree Trust that demonstrated the financial and environmental need for trees in the park and the city’s commitment to ensuring the trees’ long-term survival.\nThis Tree Trust - Green Futures planting was made possible by individual donations, a matching grant from a local family foundation, and financial contributions from HealthPartners and TruStone Financial.\nThe October 16 planting started at 9 a.m. and ended around noon. The event began with Mayor George Tourville talking briefly about how the emerald ash borer has affected the city’s parks and what the city is doing to restore and protect their parks. Brian Swoboda, Inver Grove Heights City Forester, also was in attendance and thanked volunteers for their contributions to the city’s efforts. Before the planting began volunteers were given a brief training to teach them how to plant trees the correct way. Volunteers also learned about the importance of trees to the health and vitality of the community. Trees planted included Kentucky coffee, hackberry, gingko, red maple and more.\nTree Trust’s Community Forestry program helps people connect with each other and the natural world. Through tree planting events, municipal tree distributions and neighborhood revitalization projects, citizens are empowered to take an active role in improving the local environment and learn that the can make a difference.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Heavy rain can overwhelm aging sewer systems, forcing tens of thousands of extra gallons of water through treatment plants—and in the worst-case scenario, causing untreated sewage to escape into the environment.\nGraywater engineer Leigh Jerrard says, \"Try to keep surface runoff and rainwater on your land and productively going into the water table.\" Use creative landscaping, such as rain gardens, berms, permeable pavement (i.e., no large concrete areas), and native plants instead of imported varieties. Here again, Jerrard says a graywater system offers benefits because it diverts thousands of gallons of water to plants instead of into the septic system.\nSandy Mason at The Illinois extension office recommends installing rain barrels to keep water from running off. \"I am always amazed at how quickly a rain barrel fills after even a small storm.\" Mason says this water can be used on ornamental plants soon after it has been collected, but not on edibles, as harmful bacteria can multiply if the water sits in the barrel too long.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Posted on January 01, 2005\nThis park was designed to accommodate the students that reside along Holleman Road, Fraternity Row, in College Station. Within the design of the site was a picnic pavilion, restrooms, trails and a pedestrian bridge. Much of the existing landscaping was saved for a natural look to the park. Provided full services through construction.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Half umbrella patio cute ideas for patio lighting small patio water feature ideas. Pergola ideas for patio stylish outdoor patio lighting ideas outdoor and patio lighting ideas bohemian patio furniture. Build fire pit on patio inspiration gallery link party 64 awesome patio furniture. Patio furniture bar set solar garden lights australia luxury patio lighting ideas australia backyard patio ideas.\nCovered patio decorating ideas outdoor lighting ideas for cool outdoor string lighting ideas mid century patio. Patio designs ideas outside patio lighting ideas small enclosed patio ideas. White patio chair perhaps there is even a small bonfire somewhere near check out these 23 pictures of amazingly cozy outdoor lighting ideas riviera patio furniture.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A branch screen. remember idea: branch screens, built in planter boxes on rolling casters. Creates a moveable screen, with independent ivy growth-bonus boints for creating hinged, double screen frames that will collapse for moving or customizable sizes\nOld Chair Swing! perfect for the yard or porch! Head to the thrift store or flea market and pick up a chair. remove arms and legs. repaint if needed. hang from tree. Maybe I can borrow a neighbors tree\nBest pallet idea I've seen! DIY Pallet Swing diy crafts home made easy crafts craft idea crafts ideas diy ideas diy crafts diy idea do it yourself diy projects diy craft handmade diy furniture furiture\nDesigner Jamie Durie framed this outdoor dining room by incorporating a large backyard pine tree into a stone wall. The benches are made of simple fallen tree trunks, an easy, inexpensive way to create gorgeous outdoor seating. - LOVE but trees grow.\nMangosteen Tree Trunk Coat Rack is the best thing you can get from the nature for your room decoration and you can make use of it. Its beautiful, completely renewable, grown from nature and all are taken from the Mangosteen", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Become Better with Plants in Permaculture\nPermaculture is all about creating a sustainable, yet productive landscape. To do this, you need to understand the many different species of plants that grow in that landscape, and how they interact with each other and the rest of their environment.\nNo matter what your level of plant knowledge is when you start this course; you have a very real opportunity to significantly improve that plant knowledge by doing this course.\nCourse Content and Structure\nThere are ten lessons in this course\n- Permaculture Gardens - Different Garden Systems\n- Design - Planning techniques and skills\n- Garden Zones\n- Design for Natural Pest, Disease and Weed Control\n- Companion Planting\n- Appropriate Technology in Permaculture Design\n- Water Garden\n- Fruit Garden\n- Herb and Vegetable Garden\n- Mandala Garden\nCourse Duration - 100 hours of self paced study\nLearn to Achieve Planting Success by\n- Choosing the right plant for the right place\n- Growing it using appropriate technologies\nLEARN TO USE TREES APPROPRIATELY\nIf space allows, every permaculture landscape should have an orchard. On large properties, this can be a large orchard, providing lots of different fruits, nits, and other produce. On a small property, such as a suburban backyard, the size of an orchard may be much smaller. In \"micro landscapes\" it may still be possible to produce some tree fruits; but you may need to be creative in how you do it (eg. using dwarf tree cultivars or growing trees as an espalier).\nOne of the first considerations are the legumes for nitrogen fixing. Legumes to consider include: white clover, lab-lab, lucerne, wattles, albizia, plus many others. Place them to also function as windbreaks. If planting on a slope, plant along the contours.\nAlways remember that the soil is the most important resource you have. If you condition it the best you can, it will provide you with an abundance of fruit over many years. Conditioning may include opening clay (with products such as gypsum or just relying on plant's roots), or it may involve the addition of organic matter.\nPlanning the Intercrop Species\nOrchards should be made up of disease resistant crops, possibly windbreaks and a range of complimentary trees to provide pest control or bee attracting. Additionally, the understorey could utilise a green manure crop; nitrogen fixing plants; forage for animals; act as insect repellents; or could be used to grow a vegetable crop.\n- Use nitrogen fixing plants.\n- Use marigold to control eelworms/nematodes.\n- Reduce grass by using flowering plants, ground covers, etc. which also attract bees.\n- Incorporate ponds and protection for frog and lizard populations to control insects.\n- Mulch heavily to cool the soil and prevent drying out.\nTo reduce pest populations:\n- Select disease resistant plant material\n- Attract predatory insects and animals into the property\n- Interplant with legume trees and small plants\n- Remove grass and substitute with mulch or similar\n- Incorporate foraging animals like poultry or pigs to eat fallen fruit and deposit manure.\n- Remove infected fruit or plant material\nYour Approach to Orchards should Depend on the Local Conditions\nIn tropical districts where rainfall is plentiful a mix of tall legume trees, bananas, fruit trees, pawpaws, arrowroot, cassava, sweet potato and comfrey may be planted on loosened soils and in mulched swales. Large fruit bearing trees should be spaced at least every 8-10 metres with smaller species (citrus, tamarillo, etc.) interplanted with coconuts. Smaller shrubs are planted in existing gaps.\nIdeally the aim is to completely cover the ground in the first 18-24 months with mulch and plants such as nasturtiums, lab lab beans, clover, pigeon pea, or any non-grass mix suitable to the district.\nIt is better to occupy a smaller property and have it heavily covered than to have a large property which is scattered with trees and herbs. Much of the small vegetation is used as mulch and nutrient, and should be thickly applied to suppress grass.\nTo control existing weedy shrubs such as lantana, grow vigorous climbers such as yams, passionfruit or chokos. These will eventually smother the weeds and provide support to the climbers.\nIn time the tropical permaculture orchard will develop to be self-sustaining. Understorey plants may need to be added as the trees and palms grow tall. Ensure the soil is replenished with nutrients with the use of green manures, mulch of organic fertilisers.\nTrees to use in dryland orchards include: date palms, jujube, pistachio, white cedar, tamarisk, chestnut, carob, tagasaste, paulownia, fig and mulberries. Others worth considering include: stone fruit, pomegranate, olives, almonds and edible cactus.\nPlants are not heavily planted close together due to lack of water. Mulch once again, is of prime importance. Drip irrigation may also need to be considered.\nIf organic mulch is not available, then inorganic mulch may be use. Stones and rubble act as mulch and benefit plants by:\n- Protecting and shading roots during heat of day\n- Providing warmth at night-time\n- Preventing animal damage to roots\n- Preventing wind lifting roots\n- Providing shelter for small soil borne organisms such as earthworms\n- Assisting in water condensation during the coolness of night\nThe most successful dryland tree-planting strategy is to plant on the edges of swales. All water that comes onto the property should be directed into the swales (e.g. rainwater downpipes from the house, driveway gutter systems, etc.\nTo assist in the success of a dryland orchard consider the following:\n- Suitable species to the local climate\n- Select health plants before planting\n- Plant during the rainy season to improve success rate\n- Plant specimens in a group but not too close otherwise competition may result\n- Install drip irrigation systems\n- Water deeply rather than frequent light irrigations\n- Construct wells/basins around trees in order to hold more water\n- Replace grass with other suitable plants\n- Consider use of shading, wind protection, fencing, etc.\nWho Should Do this Course?\n- Professional Development for Planners, Architects, Horticulture or Agriculture professionals\n- Permaculture Designers and Consultants\n- Farmers and Hobby Farmers\n- Garden Designers\n- Gardeners and Landscape Professionals\n- Environmental managers\n- Anyone with a passion for the Environment, Sustainability or Permaculture", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Growing a garden is a great way to make your yard look beautiful while adding to nature. There are many different garden styles and types so choosing one that’s best for you and your yard will give you the most success. Here are a few ways you can plan your garden to make sure you get the most out of it.\nTable of contents\n- Video – Planning a Garden\n- Plant For Your Area\n- Take Some Planting Chances\n- Base it on Space\n- Use Nature To Your Advantage\n- Look at it Final Form\n- Give Your Plants Some Friends\n- Always Add Some Spice\n- Get Some Good Dirt\n- Make a Timeline\n- Use the Same Space\n- Mix it Up\n- Rotate Your Crops\n- Get Some Virtual Help\n- Hire a Professional\nVideo – Planning a Garden\nPlant For Your Area\nOne of the first things you’ll need to look at is the climate. Think about what you’d like to grow and what will do well in your area. If you’re not familiar with the local climate or you’re just starting with a garden, ask the employees at your local garden center what their best-sellers are. This is a great way to gauge what usually does well in your area before you invest in any plants.\nTake Some Planting Chances\nDecide on which native plants please you the most, and which are a good match for you garden. consider coloru, watering needs, sun requirements, pollinators and so forth. Here is a helpful guide to choose plants native to Canada, mostly for eastern Canada at the moment.. If you’re willing to put in the extra care, you can add some plants that aren’t necessarily local. These might require extra sun, water, or nutrients so make sure you’re willing to attend to them or you’ll be throwing your money away.\nBase it on Space\nThe type of plants you can grow will also depend on how much space you have. A plant with a small area will take over the whole garden, while one with a large area will be vulnerable to nature’s snackers, such as birds and deer.\nYou can provide climbing plants, like peas, with some structure by planting sunflowers next to them, and lettuce underneath for shade. This system maximizes the use of space in your garden by allowing each plant to work together.\nUse Nature To Your Advantage\nYou can also choose plants that attract specific insects that will eat away at destructive insects. Marigolds, calendulas, and chamomile are all flowers that will draw in hoverflies and ladybugs to eat away at pests.\nLook at it Final Form\nMake sure to also be aware of the plant’s final size. Some may start as small seedlings and bloom into a plant ten times its size. If you have a plant that has vines, give it enough space to spread itself out or climb up something sturdy. This will allow the plant to get enough nutrients, water, and sunlight it needs instead of fighting with other plants around it.\nGive Your Plants Some Friends\nCompanion planting is also something you should investigate. Some plants grow together well because they provide benefits to others. The Three Sisters is the most common example of this. Corn, beans, squash, and other crops are planted close together in this farming method. By growing corn tall, beans climb, beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, and squash suppresses weed growth. Here is a companion plant Guide.\nAlways Add Some Spice\nIf you’re going for a flower garden instead of veggies, it’s still a good idea to add some herbs, even if you’re not going to eat them. Many herbs are great for attracting bees to help your flowers pollinate while others can provide an alternative meal for bunnies to keep your flowers intact.\nGet Some Good Dirt\nAnother very important factor to avoid any growing issues is your soil. Planning a garden and planting it in terrible soil will leave you with nothing but a headache. Before you plant everything, test your soil using a pH testing kit. A pH level test kit is available at most hardware stores. If you find your soil to be too acidic (a level of 5.5-6.5), you can use lime to bring it back to neutral.\nMake a Timeline\nYou’re almost ready to plant a flourishing garden. The next step is to plan out your planting schedule. As we’ve already mentioned, different plants grow best in different areas and at different times. If you plan out how long a plant is going to last, you can maximize the space you have.\nUse the Same Space\nIf you’re harvesting vegetables, you want to check the harvesting times for each thing you plant and map out a schedule of when they’ll need to be planted and replanted. If you have a great spot for lettuce but you know you don’t want to keep replanting it all year, do a few weeks of lettuce and switch to a plant with a longer harvest like carrots when the season is right.\nMix it Up\nMixing what grows in what area can also help the soil retain its quality. Changing your garden around every planting season is a good idea. In certain places, plants might grow well, but that won’t last forever. Three to four years later, the soil may have become depleted of specific nutrients that plants need to thrive.\nRotate Your Crops\nPlants from the same family are also susceptible to the same kinds of insects. After thriving on your lettuce for one year, you can expect aphids to return the following year.\nPlanting tomatoes in a corner one year and root vegetables in the same spot the following year confuses the insects and replenishes the soil. The technique of growing crops in a rotation has been around since the earliest farms, and it’s an easy way to keep your soil fertile and full of nutrients.\nGet Some Virtual Help\nIf you feel overwhelmed by all of this, you can always seek assistance. A number of garden planning apps will do much of the work for you. The apps provide all the information you need on each plant at the touch of a button and some even let you upload a photo of your garden and add virtual plants to see what it will look like when it’s done.\nHire a Professional\nThere is also the option of hiring a professional gardener or irrigation sprinkler company. Consultations on your yard are invaluable. They will be able to tell you what kind of plants will work in your yard, how they should be planted, and they can usually give you some tips on how to maintain them. If you have no idea where to start or you have a yard with some unique problems, hiring a gardener is the best way to go.\nGrowing a garden that will bring you joy is as easy as making a successful plan. Planning your garden can keep you from avoiding any major issues or making any mistakes you’ll regret in the future. Just a little bit of time and effort can help you keep your garden in its best form for years to come.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Importance of Tree Pruning\nTree pruning is an essential aspect of maintaining the health and appearance of your trees. By selectively removing specific branches or parts of a tree, you promote proper growth, improve air circulation, and enhance the tree’s overall health.\nExpert Tree Pruning Techniques\nWhen it comes to tree pruning, it’s crucial to rely on the expertise of professionals. Experienced arborists utilize advanced techniques to carefully prune your trees, taking into consideration factors such as tree species, growth patterns, and structural integrity.\nProfessional tree pruning techniques include crown thinning, crown raising, and crown reduction. Crown thinning involves selectively removing branches within the tree’s canopy to improve light penetration and reduce wind resistance. Crown raising focuses on removing lower branches to create clearance for pathways or structures. Crown reduction aims to reduce the size of the tree’s canopy to minimize stress on limbs and improve balance.\nEnhancing the Health and Appearance of Your Trees\nThrough proper tree pruning, you can significantly enhance the health and appearance of your trees. By removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches, you prevent further spread of infections and improve the tree’s overall vitality.\nTrimming away excessive growth, especially in areas of overcrowding, ensures that each branch receives adequate sunlight and nutrients. This promotes healthier regrowth, provides a more aesthetically pleasing shape, and reduces the risk of limb failure or breakage.\nTrustworthy Tree Pruning Services in Elgin, TX\nWhen it comes to tree pruning services in Elgin, TX, trust the expertise of Austin Tree Specialists. With over 45 years of experience serving Central Texas, they have established themselves as reliable and knowledgeable arborists.\nAustin Tree Specialists prioritize the health and well-being of your trees. They follow industry standards and best practices to provide comprehensive tree pruning solutions that meet your specific needs.\nComprehensive Tree Pruning Solutions in Elgin, TX\nAustin Tree Specialists offer a wide range of tree pruning services in Elgin, TX. Whether you need regular maintenance pruning or specific treatments for diseased trees, their team of experts has the knowledge and skills to handle any tree pruning requirements.\nTheir services include crown thinning, crown raising, crown reduction, deadwood removal, and selective branch removal. They carefully assess each tree’s condition and provide tailored pruning solutions that promote optimal tree health and longevity.\nExperienced Arborists Ensuring Top-notch Tree Pruning\nAt Austin Tree Specialists, their team consists of experienced arborists who have dedicated their careers to studying the structural and mechanical aspects of trees. With over 25 years of experience, they possess in-depth insights into why trees fail and how to identify potential failures.\nWith their expertise, they perform precise, strategic pruning to ensure the long-term health and stability of your trees. Austin Tree Specialists avoid over pruning, as it can weaken trees, and always prioritize removing only what is necessary.\nEmergency Tree Pruning Services in Elgin, TX\nIn times of urgent tree care needs, Austin Tree Specialists provide emergency tree pruning services in Elgin, TX. Whether a storm has caused significant damage to your trees or you’re dealing with hazardous branches, their team is equipped to handle emergency situations promptly and efficiently.\nBy addressing emergency tree pruning needs, they mitigate potential risks, protect your property, and prioritize safety for your family and surroundings.\nPromoting Safety with Professional Tree Pruning\nProfessional tree pruning not only improves the health and appearance of your trees but also promotes safety. By removing dead or weakened branches, Austin Tree Specialists minimize the risk of falling limbs that could potentially cause property damage or harm individuals.\nTheir expertise in installing cables and braces enables them to strengthen weak forks and split trees, reducing the likelihood of failure. These preventive measures extend the lifespan of your trees and provide peace of mind.\nEffective Tree Pruning for Enhanced Tree Lifespan\nRegular and proper tree pruning plays a crucial role in ensuring the longevity of your trees. By addressing structural issues, eliminating potential hazards, and promoting healthy growth, you maximize the lifespan of your trees.\nAustin Tree Specialists understand the specific needs of different tree species and employ the right pruning techniques accordingly. They analyze the structural integrity of your trees and make well-informed pruning decisions to enhance their overall health and stability.\nThe Benefits of Hiring Professional Tree Pruning Services\nBy hiring professional tree pruning services, such as Austin Tree Specialists, you gain numerous benefits:\n- Expertise: Certified arborists possess extensive knowledge and skills in tree care.\n- Safety: Professionals ensure the proper use of equipment and follow safety protocols.\n- Time and Cost Efficiency: Professionals work efficiently, saving you time and potential expenses.\n- Health and Aesthetics: Regular pruning promotes tree health and enhances the visual appeal of your landscape.\n- Preventative Measures: Professionals identify and address potential tree hazards before they become major issues.\nEnsuring the Longevity of Your Trees with Professional Pruning\nInvesting in professional tree pruning services is an investment in the long-term health and beauty of your landscape. Austin Tree Specialists have been serving the Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Leander, Georgetown, and Round Rock areas since 1975, providing trusted expertise and comprehensive tree care solutions.\nTransform your landscape with their professional tree pruning services in Elgin, TX. Experience the benefits of knowledgeable arborists who prioritize the health and longevity of your trees, giving your property an aesthetically pleasing and well-maintained environment.\nFor more information about professional tree services, visit Austin Tree Specialists.\nTo learn about the importance of tree pruning, visit Arbor Day Foundation.\nTo find additional tree care resources, check out TreesAreGood.\nThe Importance of Tree Pruning\nTree pruning plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and beauty of your landscape. By removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches, tree pruning promotes the overall vigor of the tree, enabling it to grow stronger and become more resilient to pests, diseases, and harsh weather conditions. Additionally, proper tree pruning enhances the aesthetics of your landscape, ensuring a visually appealing and well-maintained outdoor space.\nProfessional Tree Pruning Services in Cedar Park, TX\nWhen it comes to tree pruning, it is essential to rely on the expertise of professional arborists who understand the science and art behind the process. In Cedar Park, TX, Austin Tree Specialists have been the trusted tree service company since 1975. They offer a comprehensive range of tree pruning services tailored to meet your specific needs, including:\n- Tree trimming\n- Tree removal\n- Cabling and bracing\n- Insect and disease diagnosis and treatment\nAustin Tree Specialists prioritize the health and longevity of trees, avoiding over-pruning to prevent weakening. They believe in removing only what is necessary, preserving the natural structure and balance of the tree. With their vast experience and knowledge, they excel in installing cables and braces to prevent splitting, particularly on weak forks and split trees.\nThe Process of Tree Pruning\nTree pruning is a meticulous process that requires careful planning and execution. Professional arborists at Austin Tree Specialists follow a systematic approach to ensure the best outcomes for your trees. They start by assessing the condition and specific needs of each tree, identifying the branches that require pruning. The arborists use specialized tools and techniques to make precise cuts, avoiding any damage to the tree. After pruning, they carefully remove the debris, leaving your property clean and tidy.\nEnhancing the Health and Aesthetics of Your Landscape\nTree pruning goes beyond just maintaining the health of your trees. It also plays a significant role in enhancing the overall aesthetics of your landscape. Properly pruned trees showcase their natural form and beauty, enhancing the curb appeal of your property. Moreover, well-maintained trees provide shade, privacy, and a pleasant outdoor environment for your family and guests to enjoy.\nChoosing the Right Tree Pruning Service\nWhen selecting a tree pruning service, it is crucial to choose a reputable and experienced company like Austin Tree Specialists. Consider the following factors:\n- Experience: Look for a company with extensive experience in tree care and pruning.\n- Credentials: Ensure the arborists are certified and trained in tree pruning techniques.\n- Insurance: Verify that the company is fully insured to protect against any potential damages or accidents.\n- Customer Reviews: Read reviews and testimonials from previous customers to gauge the quality of their services.\n- Service Offerings: Confirm that the company offers a comprehensive range of tree pruning services to meet your specific requirements.\nSigns Your Trees Need Pruning\nRegular tree pruning is essential to maintain the health and safety of your trees. Look out for the following signs that indicate your trees may need pruning:\n- Dead, broken, or hanging branches\n- Overgrown or intertwined branches\n- Visible signs of diseases or pests\n- Crowded or imbalanced canopy\n- Interference with power lines, buildings, or structures\nIf you notice any of these signs, it is recommended to consult professional arborists to assess the condition of your trees and provide appropriate pruning solutions.\nExpert Tree Pruning Tips\nWhile it’s best to leave tree pruning to the professionals, here are some expert tips to keep in mind:\n- Prune during the dormant season: Pruning during late winter or early spring allows for better tree healing and minimizes the spread of diseases.\n- Avoid heavy pruning: Over-pruning can stress the tree and weaken its structure. It’s best to remove only the necessary branches.\n- Maintain proper pruning cuts: Make clean cuts at the branch collar to promote quick healing and reduce the risk of infections.\n- Focus on young trees: Regular pruning during the early stages of tree growth helps establish a strong structure and minimize future issues.\nCommon Mistakes to Avoid When Pruning Trees\nWhile tree pruning is essential, it’s crucial to avoid common mistakes that can harm your trees. Some mistakes to avoid include:\n- Topping: Topping involves indiscriminately removing large portions of the canopy, leading to weak regrowth and potential tree decline.\n- Incorrect timing: Pruning at the wrong time of year may expose the tree to diseases, pests, or excess stress.\n- Improper pruning cuts: Making improper cuts can impact the tree’s healing ability and increase the risk of infections.\n- Over-pruning: Removing too many branches can disrupt the tree’s natural structure and compromise its stability.\nTo ensure the best results and avoid these mistakes, trust the expertise of professional arborists at Austin Tree Specialists.\nThe Benefits of Regular Tree Pruning\nRegular tree pruning offers numerous benefits for your landscape and trees, including:\n- Improved tree health: Pruning removes diseased or damaged branches, preventing the spread of infections and increasing tree vitality.\n- Enhanced tree appearance: Properly pruned trees exhibit an attractive and well-maintained appearance.\n- Promotes safety: Removing hazardous branches and mitigating potential risks improves the safety of your property.\n- Encourages new growth: Pruning stimulates new growth, ensuring overall tree rejuvenation.\n- Prevents property damage: Regular pruning keeps trees away from power lines, buildings, and other structures, minimizing the risk of damage.\nEmergency Tree Pruning Services in Cedar Park, TX\nUnforeseen circumstances like storm damage or tree emergencies require immediate attention. Austin Tree Specialists offer emergency tree pruning services in Cedar Park, TX, and the surrounding areas. Their prompt and efficient response ensures the safety of your property and helps prevent further damage.\nMaintaining a Beautiful and Healthy Tree Canopy\nYour trees are valuable assets to your property and deserve proper care and attention. Trust the experienced arborists at Austin Tree Specialists to unlock your landscape’s potential through professional tree pruning services in Cedar Park, TX. With their commitment to tree health, aesthetic enhancement, and customer satisfaction, they are the go-to experts for all your tree care needs. Contact Austin Tree Specialists today to schedule a consultation and transform your landscape into a thriving and visually stunning outdoor space.\nUnderstanding the Importance of Tree Pruning\nTree pruning plays a crucial role in maintaining the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of your landscape. By removing dead, diseased, or overgrown branches, pruning helps to improve air circulation and sunlight penetration, leading to vigorous tree growth. Furthermore, proper pruning enhances the tree’s structural integrity and reduces the risk of falling branches during storms or strong winds.\nThe Benefits of Professional Tree Pruning\nWhile many homeowners attempt to prune trees themselves, it is essential to hire professional arborists for the job. Professional tree pruning services, like those offered by Austin Tree Specialists in San Marcos, TX, ensure the use of proper techniques and tools to achieve optimal results. With their expertise, they can identify and remove potential hazards, promote healthy growth, and enhance the overall appearance of your trees.\nTree Pruning Techniques for a Beautiful Landscape\nWhen it comes to tree pruning, different techniques are employed based on the specific needs of each tree. The skilled arborists at Austin Tree Specialists are well-versed in various pruning methods, including crown thinning, crown reduction, and crown raising. Crown thinning involves selectively removing branches to promote better air circulation and light penetration, while crown reduction reduces the height and spread of the tree’s crown. Crown raising involves removing lower branches to provide clearance for structures and foot traffic.\nThe Art of Pruning Trees for Safety and Health\nPruning is not just about shaping trees for aesthetic reasons; it is also crucial for their safety and health. Austin Tree Specialists approach pruning as an art, carefully evaluating each tree’s structure and health before determining the pruning strategy. They understand the biology of trees and know how to remove branches without causing harm or weakening the tree. By following industry best practices, they ensure the long-term health and vitality of your trees.\nEnhancing Tree Lifespan with Proper Pruning\nProper pruning is key to extending the lifespan of your trees. By eliminating dead or diseased wood, professional arborists can prevent the spread of infections and ensure the tree’s resources are directed towards healthy growth. Austin Tree Specialists specialize in assessing tree vitality and conducting precise pruning to promote longevity. Their expertise in studying the structural and mechanical aspects of trees allows them to identify potential failures and take appropriate action.\nChoosing the Right Tree Pruning Service\nWhen selecting a tree pruning service, it is crucial to consider the experience and expertise of the company. Austin Tree Specialists, with over 45 years of experience serving the San Marcos, TX area, have established themselves as leaders in the field. Their team of skilled arborists, equipped with state-of-the-art tools and techniques, ensures the highest quality tree pruning services.\nExpert Tree Pruning Services in San Marcos, TX\nAustin Tree Specialists proudly serve the San Marcos, TX area with their expert tree pruning services. Whether you need tree trimming, removal, cabling, bracing, or insect/disease diagnosis and treatment, their team has the knowledge and experience to handle it all. They understand the unique climatic conditions of the region and offer personalized solutions to suit the specific needs of your trees.\nMaintaining a Stunning Landscape with Tree Pruning\nTree pruning plays a significant role in maintaining the beauty and aesthetics of your landscape. With proper pruning, you can shape trees to complement the overall design of your property. Austin Tree Specialists can help you create a visually appealing landscape by pruning trees in a way that enhances their natural form and promotes healthy growth.\nThe Role of Tree Pruning in Maintaining Property Value\nWell-maintained trees contribute to the value of your property. Regular tree pruning not only keeps your landscape looking neat and well-kept but also helps to prevent potential property damage. By removing weak branches and addressing structural issues, professional tree pruning services help mitigate risks and maintain the value of your property over time.\nFinding the Best Tree Pruning Company\nWhen searching for a tree pruning company, it’s important to choose one that prioritizes the health and well-being of your trees. Austin Tree Specialists have built a reputation for their dedication to tree care and customer satisfaction. With their extensive knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to sustainable practices, they are the preferred choice for those seeking the best tree pruning services in San Marcos, TX.\nTree Pruning: Elevate Your Landscape’s Appeal with Tree Pruning Services\n© 2023 Austin Tree Specialists – Tree Services. All Rights Reserved.\n[meta.author=Austin Tree Specialists]", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Garden Fountain, Wall Fountains Wall Fountain Clearance Rock Natural Stone Colour Bush Garden: amusing wall fountains design ideas\nPublished at August 16th, 2017 17:09:35 PM by Townsend\nTagged as wall fountains indoor object with indoor water features fountains discussion with wall water fountains outdoor object and wall mounted water fountains outdoor area of interest or wall fountains indoor clearance discussion along with wall fountains outdoor clearance subject also Garden Fountain, So don't forget to check out the main article in amusing wall fountains design ideas\n© 2018 warpedbelief.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The fall is upon us and there is still time to complete your outdoor landscaping project, and enhance your outdoor living space. Whether it is a driveway, patio, walkway or retaining wall, one of the first factors you will need to consider is what ty...\nMaybe you just moved in, or maybe there are things about your house that you have always wanted to change. A new driveway, patio or other outdoor project may be the perfect way to enhance your outdoor living space. If you are going to invest the time...\nSummertime in the Batavia area can be a great time to spend outside in the back yard. That time spent at home outside is always nicer when you have done everything you can to enhance your outdoor living space. Outdoor patios make a great place to gri...", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Posted on: September 1,2015\nThere are two main reasons for undertaking tree removal in Ringwood. The first is to protect life and property and the second is to improve the aesthetics of your garden.\nThe most critical of these is tree removal undertaken as a part of hazardous tree management. Deadwood, decaying and diseased limbs can all cause trees to become structurally weak and this will make the trees susceptible tofalling over during storms and strong winds. While expert arborists may use techniques such as cabling and bracing to stabilise a tree, it is always not effective. To avoid damage to property and injury to people and animals below, it is often necessary to remove the affected tree in its entirety. The same holds true for trees struck by lightning that have become a threat to the surroundings.\nTree removal in Ringwood for landscape beautification is also an integral part of tree care. Professional arboricultural companies such as Daryl’s Tree Care and Surgery will identify those trees that should be removed. Trees that have grown too close together and block sunlight and air circulation may also require removal to assist the healthy growth of plant life below. Furthermore old trees that are stressed and declining in health and vigour should be removed and replaced with new young trees or even colourful flowerbeds.\nA reminder to all Ringwood residents that any attempt at tree removal by unqualified individuals can have disastrous and devastating consequences.This is mainly because amateurs do not have the skill or training to control where a tree will fall when cut and as a result the tree may cause damage to life and property. Daryl’s Tree Care and Surgery have trained and skilled arborists who can bring down a tree quickly and efficiently, irrespective of its size. Daryl, our Managing Director is a highly qualified tree care specialist with over two decades of experience in this field. In addition, Daryl’s staff are also qualified and highly experienced arborists who can perform all facets of tree care services such as tree removal, tree pruning and tree transplanting.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "We put thirty spokes together and call it a wheel;\nBut it is on the space where there is nothing that the utility of the wheel depends.\nWe turn clay to make a vessel;\nBut it is on the space where there is nothing that the utility of the vessel depends.\nWe pierce doors and windows to make a house;\nand it is on these spaces where there is nothing that the utility of the house depends.\nTherefore, just as we take advantage of what is, we should recognize the utility of what is not.\nTao Te Chin\nWe inhabit the spaces in-between. These are the spaces between walls, columns, hedges, or any other physical boundary. In a basic figure-ground diagram these are considered the negative spaces. However, I find that term to carry a value that does not adequately represent their importance. I affectionately refer to them as spaces in-between. The design and development of the spaces in-between is the true measure of a project’s success or failure.\nI’ve long been enamored with the Lao-tzu quote above and use it when teaching design studio classes in the UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Department. As students begin their initial space making exercises, I often joke that as landscape architects we are in the practice of creating nothing. The intent is to maintain focus on the negative spaces within a composition, as these are the habitable spaces within the built environment, the spaces where people live, work and play.\nMore often than not, the objects, patterns, and forms within a design are the recipients of adoration, celebration, and awards. However, these elements are merely supporting players in true spatial development of landscape architecture. The objects, patterns and forms are a response to the styles and preferences of their time, but it’s the negative space, the void, and the development of the space in-between that determine a project’s success or failure.\nLandscape architects are especially skilled in designing the spaces in-between, as we are consistently provided sites located between buildings, roadways, fences, walls, forests and streams. Successful landscape design is guided by the contextual conditions that are ever changing and unique to each site. They challenge and influence our spatial development process. We strive to respond to them and maximize the space in-between to create an environment to be utilized for any number of programs, users and lifestyles.\nAt Duane Border Design we embrace the negatives, the voids, and the in-betweens. We use them to our advantage as we build spaces to meet the needs, programs, and lifestyles of our clients. Our work resists the temptation to focus on the objects, patterns, and forms of site design prior to establishing a something within the nothing, in the void, because these spaces in-between provide opportunities to live, learn, and engage with the natural environment. These principles are not responsive to trends and style, but endure in the memories of all who experience the spaces in-between.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Few flowers are as striking as eastern purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). It has drooping lavender-purple rays surrounding a bright-orange conical center of tiny flowers that look like pins in a pincushion. The prickly appearance is acknowledged by the name echinacea, from \"echinos,\" which is Greek for hedgehog. These distinctive and beautiful flowers are food for butterflies and birds, while its roots are prized for medicinal uses.\nNative species of echinacea are being squeezed out of their home territories by overharvesting and habitat loss. Echinacea purpurea–known as Kansas snakeroot, comb flower and Indian head–grows in rocky prairie areas in open woodlands and along waterways. These perennials grow from 2 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet across. Still more endangered is the similar E. augistifolia, a more compact relative.\nNew growth emerges in spring, the best time for light fertilizing. Purple coneflowers are showy in the garden and make excellent cut flowers. They are both heat and cold tolerant. In most areas they bloom all summer long, sometimes from spring into fall. Coneflowers are drought tolerant and deer resistant. Divide roots every few years to keep plantings blooming well.\nFlowers are showy, but useful. Butterflies and hummingbirds rely on echinacea as a nectar source. Don’t deadhead spent flowers. In winter, goldfinches can harvest the seed in a matter of days. Rabbits enjoy nibbling the flowers and foliage down to the ground level–a feast that can be deterred with hot pepper wax sprays.\nThe root of purple coneflower has long been used medicinally by the Plains Indians and folk medicine practitioners for many uses: painkiller, mild antibiotic, gonorrhea treatment, appetite stimulant and immune system booster. The roots of Echinacea purpurea roots are high in caffeic acid, while those of E. augustifolia roots are high in alkylamides–both substances said to provide strong immune system support. Purple coneflower plants must grow for three or four years to develop roots large enough to harvest.\nYou can harvest roots and propagate new plants at the same time. Winter, when purple coneflower is dormant, is the ideal time. You can carefully dig roots after leaves turn brown, gently wash them and remove most roots for use. Next, you can separate the crown by hand, creating up to five new starter plants. It is best to replant the divided roots as soon as possible.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Drop it off at one of three locations near you on Saturday or Sunday, the two days set aside for the city Parks Department's annual Mulch Fest, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.\nThe trees will be converted into nourishing wood chips to mulch street trees and public gardens across the city.\nFree mulch will be available at Clove Lakes Park, along with biodegradable bags.\nParks encourages you to bring some mulch home for your own garden or use it as a winter bed for a street tree on your block.\nRemember to remove all lights and decorations before bringing trees to one of the sites.\nHere's where to go on the North Shore:\n* Clove Lakes Park, Cheshire Place and Clove Road; drop-off, chipping, and free mulch.\n* Silver Lake Tennis House, University Place and Revere Street; drop-off only.\nHere's where to go on the West Shore:\n* Willowbrook Park, Richmond Avenue and Eton Place; drop-off only.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "No more money on wars!!! This is what we need to be investing in!!! We can do it!!\n“Singapore’s SuperTrees! Enormous vertical gardens in the form of 150-foot-tall tree-like structures. The structures support solar panels, collect rainwater, provide ventilation for two major underground plant conservatories. The 18 structures are also planted with over 200,000 plants; the horticultural trimmings are composted into biofuels.\nThe entire “Gardens by the Bay” includes many more visionary and sustainable systems. Opens June 2012.\nDesigned by Grant Associates. Design video: http://www.grant-associates.uk.com/projects_77_2921.aspx", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "a place to meander\nImmersive new bayou-themed artwork takes Houstonians down meandering trail downtown\nJust in time for some safe and distanced holiday exploration, a new, immersive, and interactive artwork has flowed into downtown’s Market Square Park. Appropriately titled Meander, the new installation is a series of raised concrete troughs filled with glossy, pigmented resin, which mimic Buffalo Bayou’s form and route.\nConsider this a way for visitors to traverse the bayou without getting their feet wet.\nThe site-specific sculpture, which is part seating area and part playful artwork, was conceived and created by Falon Mihalic, who is founder of Falon Land Studio. Milhalic, who created Meander for permanent display at the park , is well-regarded for traditional landscaping projects in public spaces and private gardens as well as public art installations, which are often inspired by nature.\nWorking across painting, sculpture, interactive public art and landscape design, she uses color, light and space to investigate the human connection to natural systems, according to a press release. Her public art installations have been exhibited throughout the United States and Canada.\nMeander is set between the dog run and the events lawn at Market Square Park. Its concrete pieces are set at varying heights for sitting, interaction and exploration. Adults can enjoy park programming or watch children from the bench-height pieces that face the lawn, while kids can explore the smaller-scale works. Structurally, poured-in-place rubber art surfacing around the piece features a concentric pattern that invites further discovery, per press materials.\nAt night, the winding, serpentine structures are lit from the interior to create an alluring glow, calling to mind moonlight on the bayou’s waters.\n“At the core of my practice is a reverence for the beauty and wonderment of natural phenomena, and water movement is endlessly engaging for me as an artistic concept,” said Mihalic, in a statement. “My first step in developing Meander was to create vivid watercolor drawings of meandering forms. Now those forms are manifest as three-dimensional interactive pieces of illuminated color. It’s very exciting to bring an abstract idea into built reality for the public to see, touch and experience.”", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The City will follow up with watering a newly planted tree at least twice after it is planted in October. This is usually enough to get into the winter months. However, the spring and summer following planting residents are encouraged to water their new tree as needed based on conditions. The City will also put a ring of mulch around a newly planted tree. Keeping this mulch layer around the tree for the first two years after planting will help the tree to hold moisture and protect the roots of the tree as they establish.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Helping You Become a More Successful Gardener\nForest & Kim Starr\nThe fiery fruits of this large gaunt evergreen shrub from Taiwan put on a spectacular show from fall into winter. Spiny red-brown branches set with whorls of oblong glossy green leaves bear clusters of small white flowers in spring. Globular to disk-shaped berries follow the flowers, ripening from green to orange-red in fall. The fruits persist well into winter, and are largely shunned by birds. This shrub is hardy only in areas with relatively mild winters.\nFormosa firethorn does best in well-drained soil in full sun, and tolerates a wide variety of soils and exposures once established. Its rather ragged habit benefits from an occasional pruning. Its cultivars (including 'Santa Cruz' and ' Victory') and hybrids are preferable for landscape use, exhibiting better form and abundant colorful berries.\nFormosa firethorn has escaped gardens in Australia, Hawaii, the southern United States, and other areas, and is sometimes considered a weed.\n9 - 1\n7 - 9\n4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24\n10'-12' / 3.0m - 3.7m (8)\n8'-12' / 2.4m - 3.7m (10)\nSpring, Late Spring\nAcidic, Neutral, Alkaline\nClay, Loam, Sand\nDrought Tolerant, Average Water\nSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter\nRed, Orange Red\nGreen, Dark Green\nGreen, Dark Green, Bronze\nHedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier\nPreferred Commerce. All Rights Reserved.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Get the most from\nour trees and plants\nYour home garden, orchard or landscape is a very personal\ninvestment. We want you to get the most from it — the most\nfruit, the most beauty, the most enjoyment. So here are some\neasy to use guides with advice. And if you have any questions,\nplease, by all means, contact us.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "THOMPSON MEMORIAL PARK, Church St., Hudson\nThompson Memorial Park is located on the south side of the City of Hudson. Most of the park is developed and groomed for soccer fields, play areas, and a picnic pavillion. But the east end of the park bordering Bean Creek is largely undisturbed, and many native plant species thrive on the streambanks. The Bean takes some easy turns in this stretch of the watershed. The stream is bordered by large cottonwood, sycamore, and willow trees. Many wildflowers grow in the stream floodplain, including boneset, coneflower, and wild cranberry.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Kennesaw State University, South Campus Village | Kennesaw, Georgia\nThe South Campus Village includes 200,647 sq. ft. of four and five-story wood framed student housing buildings with 451 beds. Buildings include open breezeway corridors and brick and hardiplank siding exteriors. Each unit includes a full kitchen, laundry and each bedroom has a private full bath.\nThe project included seven acres of earthwork, hardscape and landscape including a 900,000-gallon underground storm water detention vault. The project also included an outdoor amphitheater.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Building the elements that connect your landscapes\nSometimes one or two additions have the power to transform the entire look and feel of your space.\nA new pedestrian access bridge, pool or water feature can create a more inviting outdoor environment at your commercial property or school grounds. Updated sheds can provide great places to get ready for a big match or shout the team song after a hard-fought victory. Shade structures and playgrounds provide places for families to spend time laughing and playing together.\nConstruction landscaping improvements can make your property a bigger part of the local community, bringing greater access and locations for visitors and locals to connect and enjoy together.\nExperts in landscaping construction\nOur Solutions and Co division is a part of our team that specialises in building outdoor spaces that help your spaces work together to become something greater. Our pedestrian bridges building, bus shelters and other public amenities helped bring the master planned Fitzgibbon Chase community in Queensland to life. We proudly ensured minimal disruption to the gorgeous green natural habitat of Caddies Creek when we helped revitalise it. And our extensive wetland construction helped Paragilga Lake go from an unused waste of land to a hub of activity in the Moreton Bay region.\nWhen you work with our landscape building team, you’ll get a design and construction specialist who will be your point of contact every step of the way. He or she will run a team of handpicked suppliers and trades who know what it takes to make sure your project is completed on time and on budget. This frees you up to use your resources elsewhere, giving you the chance to make your organisation look and perform its best across the board. Learn more about Solutions and Co today and find out how our experts can help you build the structures that build stronger communities.\nHear it from our customers\nNot sure where to start? Here are some Frequently Asked Questions.\nYes, you can combine the construction of a small building with turf renovation into one project.\nArtificial turf installation can bring great benefits to your school or shared community space. However, having the facilities to accompany the playing surface can take your project from good to great. If you’re getting synthetic or natural turf installed, consider adding new change rooms, a club house or concession stand, spectator seating, lighting and the other physical structures and additions that will create a more well-rounded, attractive playing space.\nYou can add a range of outdoor structures to your space to make it more usable and enjoyable for members of the community.\nShade structures provide valuable sun protection that can keep kids and parents safe and playgrounds, sporting fields and picnic areas more comfortable on steamy summer days. Bridges building can serve both a formal and functional purpose, bringing wonderful-looking structures that help connect communities and provide access to more residents. Retaining walls, playgrounds, public amenities – they’re all examples of landscape construction that can revitalise tired, unused spaces into lively meeting places.\nBusinesses, educational organisations, residential communities, shared public spaces and more can all benefit from landscape building construction.\nOur 30-plus years of experience prove landscape construction can benefit a wide range of places big and small, retail, non-retail or public service. Whether it’s attracting more foot traffic or keeping customers happier when they’re at your premises to adding an extra piece that looks great and helps you stand out from your competitors, the right construction landscape pieces can help you hit your goals and make you more attractive to your audience.\nReady to start your next project?\nWe’d love to start talking with you about your plans.\nTalk to one of our construction specialists to get started.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Sara is a landscape designer with an interest in the experiential quality of space and public realm. Her design approach is highly driven by context, people and communities, influenced by her background in community engagement and urban food production. She has designed and managed urban agriculture projects in South Africa, Mali, Ethiopia and Haiti.\nSara brings unique insight and great enthusiasm for play design to G2 Collaborative. Inspired by her work at the Child and Family Research Center where she examined the influence outdoor play environments have on children’s behaviour and social interactions, Sara has continued researching and publishing on the subject of play design. Her work focuses on challenging traditional ideas of play and developing guidelines and beautiful spaces that place the needs of children and teens first.\nShe holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Art History from Concordia University and a Master in Landscape Architecture from the University of British Columbia.\nSara excels at striking up conversations with strangers on all means of public transport. On her free time, Sara likes to ride her bike really far.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Find a Park\n7 Parks Found\nIchetucknee Springs State Park\nCool off as you drift down the Ichetucknee, a unique spring-fed river where you can relax as you experience the real Florida. The crystalline Ichetucknee River flows six miles through shaded hammocks and wetlands before it joins the Santa Fe River.\n12087 SW U.S. Highway 27\nFort White FL 32038\nMarjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway\nOccupying more than 70,000 acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places. It hosts more than 300 miles of trails of all types—paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use.\n8282 SE Highway 314\nOcala FL 34470\nSilver Springs State Park\nAmerica’s largest spring sits untouched within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore its natural beauty and diverse ecology by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were invented here and still provide guests an ideal vantage point to enjoy the natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.\n1425 NE 58th Ave.\nOcala FL 34470\nWashington Oaks Gardens State Park\nThe formal gardens are the centerpiece of our park, with remarkable displays of native and exotic plant species such as azaleas, camellias and bird of paradise. Washington Oaks is also famous for the unique shoreline of coquina rock formations that line its Atlantic beach.\n6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd.\nPalm Coast FL 32137", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Can do. Experts at scapes revamped the most landscape design. Yard landscape design ideas for the residential landscaping. Amusing small front yard landscaping view before after project pictures. Landscaping services ideal. Among. Front yard landscaping the best landscaping companies i hired aaa landscape design. Pictures of star landscape plans posh garden ideas for front yard but confused with design inc is there really a review free download reviews of most popular front yard ornamental the best landscape amusing landscape designs front yard but confused with a landscape designs my renters neglected it easy.\nA little hardscaping can look at no charge or try one of ideas home landscape denver london garden ideas front yard landscape decor inspiration front yard landscaping ideas landscape design site find and on front yard patio mulch ideas decors landscaping ideas home design amusing the homes simple and get a landscape the landscape design ideas will be very amusing front yard designs. Not limited to do it you cant refuse front yard landscape pictures amusing front yard landscape designs and get ideas for amusing landscaping the backyard as these front garden design plans how to dream yards backyards.Tag: amusing-front-yard-landscape-design, amusing-front-yard-landscape-design review Back to: Awesome Front Yard Landscape Design", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - White Swan coneflower\nDESCRIPTIONWhite Swan coneflower\nEchinacea purpurea 'White Swan'\n‘White Swan' has unique, pure white flowers. A tall plant with, dark green leaves and a large flowers with silky petals that surround a dark brown/bronze cone. Plants are tough and heat and drought tolerant once established. They make a great, long lasting, cut flower and attract numerous butterflies and small birds.\n- Attracts butterflies in large numbers\n- Hummingbirds thrive on the sweet nectar\n- Finches crave its seed in the fall\n- Long blooming and a colorful cut flower\n- Drought tolerant once established\n- Looks terrific planted with native grasses\nMap Credit: The Biota of North America\nMap Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)\nFull sun in well drained soils. Does not benefit from additional fertility.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Entire yard in shade - no grass grows\nThere are turf grasses that tolerate some shade: Buffalograss, St. Augustine grass, Kentucky bluegrass and Fescues all tolerate some shade. But if your yard is completely shaded, then perhaps a traditional turf lawn isn't the best choice for your yard. There are ornamental grasses, groundcovers and shade-loving perennnials that tolerate some foot traffic and will make your yard look wonderful. Check with your local county extension service for the best choices.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Villages, Florida, is a unique and rapidly growing community located in the central part of the state. It’s known for its distinct lifestyle, which primarily caters to active retirees and seniors, making it one of the largest and most well-known retirement communities in the United States. While The Villages doesn’t fit the traditional definition of an ecological destination, it does have some notable environmental features and impacts.\n- Landscape and Natural Surroundings:\n- The Villages is situated in a region of Florida known for its subtropical climate and lush vegetation. The natural landscape includes rolling hills, ponds, lakes, and wetlands. While it’s not a wilderness area, there are opportunities for residents to enjoy the outdoors.\n- Green Spaces:\n- The Villages has numerous parks, golf courses, and recreational areas that incorporate green spaces into its planned communities. These spaces provide residents with opportunities for walking, outdoor activities, and enjoying the natural environment.\n- Sustainability Initiatives:\n- The Villages has implemented some sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. For instance, they have a strong focus on energy efficiency and green building practices. Many homes in the community are equipped with energy-efficient features.\n- Golf Courses:\n- Golf is a significant part of the lifestyle in The Villages. The community boasts a large number of golf courses, and while these can be water-intensive, there are efforts to manage water use and maintain the courses responsibly.\n- Despite its development, The Villages still provides habitat for various wildlife species commonly found in Florida, such as birds, reptiles, and small mammals.\n- Environmental Challenges:\n- Like many rapidly growing communities, The Villages faces environmental challenges. Increased construction and development can lead to habitat loss, increased water consumption, and potential pollution issues.\n- The Villages promotes the use of golf carts as a primary means of transportation within the community. This alternative mode of transport reduces the carbon footprint and encourages a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.\n- Water Conservation:\n- Water conservation is a key concern in Florida due to its unique hydrology. The Villages has taken steps to promote water-saving practices among its residents.\nIt’s important to note that The Villages primarily focuses on catering to the needs and desires of its retired population, and while it does incorporate some ecological elements into its design, it is not a typical ecotourism destination. Visitors and residents are more likely to experience the “ecology” of a planned community designed for active seniors than the natural ecosystems found in more traditional ecological destinations.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Native, warm season grass, 5’ tall x 2.5' wide, with feathery spikes of yellow flowers with nice bronze fall color, while the leaves turn yellow.\nTypical tall grass prairie plant of Midwest. Flowers in August-September.\nErect, vertical structure, color and fall color makes this all year round interest grass - one of the first warm season grasses to appear (warm season grass =actively growing during the warm part of the season).\nFull sun, tolerates all types of soil (incl. clay), that stay medium-moist to dry. Prefers drained soils, tolerates poor, shallow and lean soils. Too much moisture or too fertile soil makes it floppy.\nVery drought and heat tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, black walnut tolerant.\nHardy in zones 4 to 9. Species of S. nutans is native grass to nearly all USA, except western states.\nNo maintenance grass, one of the very showy native grass selections, excellent for natural areas, prairies, and modern landscape designs.\nSeveral species of grasshopper feed on leaves (these grasshoppers are an important source of food to many insectivorous songbirds and upland gamebirds). Also host plant for caterpillars of Pepper-and-Salt Skipper. Provides shelter and nesting material to many birds.\nGreat for erosion control, urban landscaping (tolerates air-pollution), naturalization, revitalization, medium-sized to bigger scale landscaping, prairie or meadow plantings, drier upper parts of rain gardens. Can be used in naturalistic planting or bigger perennial bed, but keep an eye on it's seeding (it can become aggressive, overwhelming, especially in smaller spaces).\nCan be comnbined with many taller prairie plants like Asclepias, Asters, Baptisia, Coreopsis tripteris, Echinacea purpurea, Eryngium yuccifolium, Eupatorium hyssopifolium, Helianthus, Liatris, Monarda fistulosa, Rudbeckia subtomentosa,Rudbeckia maxima, Solidago and many others.\nPicture copyright : K M, Flickr\nPot size : square 3.5\" x 4\" deep perennial pot", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Love this water fountain photo. Like the use of a shorter pot. desiretoinspire.net - Jewel box garden\nImpressive Small Rock Garden Ideas #13 Small Garden Fountains Rocks\nFantástica idea y bonita forma de introducir el murmullo del agua en nuestros jardines\nIt is time to ensure that this summer will be like no other and it through the 31 ingeniously cool ideas to upgrade your patio this season showcased below we will prove that this action is in no manner difficult or time consuming.\nI like the idea of water falling onto stones in the garden...\nBeautiful Garden Fountain ideas (1) …\nThis might work for the goldfish pond. Just make the bottom container big and deep. But where in the yard to put it? Against white fence instead of in a corner?\nAdd a whim to your garden. Make a spilled flower pot. It will also work as a focal point of your garden.\nCreative Craftiness for the Garden\nGarden Design Ideas: Hypertufa Instructions\nSmall Garden Water Features | Small Back Garden Design Water Feature", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Thinktank appoints Gillespies to strategic design role\nBirmingham’s science museum, Thinktank, has appointed landscape architect Gillespies, with exhibition design consultant Outside Studios, to design an outdoor visitor attraction within the high profile Eastside City Park.\nThe project comprises a masterplan for a proposed 3000 square metre Science Garden linked to the museum. The garden will be an innovative environmentally based concept for a science-orientated play and learning attraction and will appeal to all Thinktank’s visitors throughout the year.\nThe Science Garden will enhance the city park, provide a destination within it and create significant added benefit to Thinktank by transforming the museum into an all-weather destination, increasing capacity for schools and attracting current non-visiting residents from the local communities.\nPartner of Gillespies, Jim Diggle said: “We have had considerable experience in designing and delivering outdoor attractions in the UK and abroad. This project is particularly exciting because it will extend Thinktank’s existing successful offer in a new and memorable way and give it broader appeal.”\nThe masterplan is expected to be completed by October 2009.\nRelated ProjectsThinktank Science Garden", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Architect: prue chiles architects\nAwards won: riba yorkshire award 2014,\nriba yorkshire emerging architect of the year, riba yorkshire small project award\nThis new building sits on the threshold between nature and artifice between landscape and building, between the intimacy of domestic life and the generously spirited ‘big outdoors’. The use of space and materials both reclaimed and reinforce the connection between the interior and the exterior of this modestly scaled structure.\nWanting to make the most of the steeply sloping topography of the site and capture the impressive views of the landscape beyond, the architects sought to create a space that links the house to the garden, in addition to improving winter access to the house for their retiree clients.\nThe original stone building is typical of the small cottage industries that characterised the textile industry of Holmfirth and the surrounding area. The project has created a highly insulated personal space, unique to the otherwise traditionally built 18th Century Cottage. The voluminous light filled spaces that the architects have created act as a counterpoint to the cozy low-ceilinged rooms of the existing building. The image of the new building is somewhere between a cabin and a cave, conceived as a rocky outcrop that has been hewn out of the rock and inhabited.\nThe material quality is at once sympathetic to the surroundings, satisfying the needs of the conservation area whilst creating a form that is confidently contemporary. The new building straddles the boundary between house and garden, its walls seemingly growing from the rock on which they are found, becoming part of the sequence of garden walls and cascading terraces that tumble down the hillside.\nThe roofscape, seen from the main floors of the house, merges and compresses the distant moorland with the language of the architecture. Slabs of stone and heather offer literal connections to the mood and material quality of the landscape, with glass roof lights signifying dark reflective pools of water.\nThe walls are built from reclaimed dry stonewalling with deeply raked mortar joints that further reinforce the connection between the new building and existing garden structures. The stone envelope peels away on the south and west elevations framing distant views, taking advantage of their solar orientation. A pleasingly heavy timber pergola extends the language, materiality and syncopation of the curtain wall structure and will be planted with the client’s favourite wisteria, offering shade to the glazed south façade in the height of the summer. The project sought to create an entrance from the lower level directly into the new structure. This winter entrance has a wide, thick, solid oak door that gives access to a meticulously detailed lobby lined in timber, wrapping you in an atmosphere of warmth and isolation.\nA new parking area has been formed at the lower end of the site with generous shallow steps and meandering gently sloping paths climbing up the hill. Close to the house a series of wide terraces lead to the new extension. Steep steps then lead up to the main entrance.\nCONTRACTOR: David Lyles Builders\nPHOTOGRAPHER: prue chiles architects", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Manor House Gardens\nWe have an active tennis coaching programme at Manor House Gardens for both adults and juniors.\nManor House Gardens boasts a clean river, a lake, abundant wildlife, history, a community café, play space, and gardens, along with a successful community school. Recently awarded the coveted Green Flag, it’s Lewisham’s ‘Jewel in the Crown.’\nAlongside the two new tennis courts, you will also find a multi-use Ball Court, outdoor gym equipment, a dog-exercise area, a community garden, and a beautiful meadow.\nThe community café hosts numerous events, making it a hub for picnics, exercise, contemplation, and recreation.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Keeping plants watered properly has always been a challenge for gardeners. Aqualok™ Sustainable Hydration System is good for your plants and the environment.\nAqualok™ is a new and unique plant care product. The benefits are almost hard to believe. Used properly, Aqualok™:\n• Eliminates the fear of overwatering.\n• Reduces the frequency of watering by more than half.\n• Allows container plants to survive without drainage.\n• Retains air pockets that provide essential oxygen to plant roots.\n• Saves plant lovers water, fertilizer and time.\nThe product’s name explains it all. The hydration system allows plants to use air and water as needed over time. Non-draining means no water or fertilizer loss. The oxygen provided by the air pockets means no root rot – a major source of plant loss. The growing medium encourages thicker roots, which in turn means more efficient uptake of water and nutrients.\nAqualok’s use in hanging baskets is especially beneficial. By their nature, hanging baskets tend to dry out more quickly than other containers. A readily available long-term hydration system allows hanging basket plants such as Boston ferns and annuals to thrive.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Rain barrels are used by homeowners to collect and store rainwater that runs off of the roof of their homes. This water is ideal for washing and watering gardens, and collecting it helps divert rain from entering storm drains, reducing runoff, and minimizing the risk of overflows during heavy rainfall.\n- Free irrigation for your lawn or garden\n- Reduces the consumption of domestic water use\n- Reduces storm sewer runoff\n- Reduces runoff pollution to our rivers\n- Reduces the need for the City of Kamloops to treat, pump and distribute water\n- Contribute to erosion prevention efforts\n- An inspiring example of environmental stewardship\n- A water source can be available in times of drought or during watering restrictions\n- Provides chlorine-free water for gardening\n- Improves soil’s pH balance for better plant health\n- Completely drain the water from the barrel, otherwise it can crack and your warranty will be void.\n- Store the barrel in a shed or garage in a protected area away from strong winds.\n- Always remember to remove the diverter and reconnect the downspout.\n- Clean the screen once a month to prevent clogging.\n- Check for erosion under/around the rain barrel (platform/support must remain level and stable at all times.\n- Keep your gutters as clear as possible and service them on a regular basis.\n- Below a downspout\n- In a location with firm, level ground (a 3 ft. x 3 ft. paving stone can be used to provide stability)\n- Avoid locations near ground level basement windows or window wells\n- Water lawns\n- Water gardens\n- Wash cars\n- Clean outdoor furniture\n- Wash garden tools etc.\n- Never drink or ingest standing water", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Aug 26, 2020\nIn this episode of \"All Around The Yard\" Tony Frisella Jr talks about the importance of Aerating your lawn. Aeration creates holes down into the soil to alleviate compaction so air, water and nutrients can reach grass roots. Learn how to do it and when to do it to create a lawn that your neighbors will be...\nAug 15, 2020\nKevin Battistoni from Hunter Industries is back on the podcast to talk about one of a gardeners best friends (or should be) Drip Irrigation. We touch on what it is, how we at Frisella deploy it in a landscape, and some of the new innovations with drip.\nAug 5, 2020\nIn this episode Jeff Olsen from Advanced Turf Solutions talks about turf basics. This conversation speaks to the fact that no matter the products you put on your turf, nothing will do more for it then building the soil. We cover some of these soil building points as well as a few other turf related topics.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Fountain Grass Perennial\nI have read that this grass should not be cut back til early spring however in my zone after a hard freeze it is lying on ground and does not look very nice. Do you cut it back or let it be? Whatever I do I want to do what is best for the plant. Thanks in advance for your help.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "In general, landscaping projects for the backyard are more popular than the front yard, though recently, American homeowners seem to be giving more attention to their front yards in the past decade. A nicely landscaped front yard adds a lot of character to a home, and as a side benefit, actually increases the value of the home as well. To visitors of your home, a well decorated front yard is very inviting, and it’s the first thing that is noticed about your home.\nLots of landscaping ideas are available to you, but whichever style you choose, an important part of landscaping is to add your own touch. You want your guests and visitors to see a little bit of your personality in your yard, just as you would in decorating your living room, dining room, or even bathroom. Think of your front lawn as an extension of your home, because that’s exactly what it is.\nA good tip to keep in mind is to make sure the look doesn’t interfere with the functionality of your walkway and porch. You don’t want branches or bushes overhanging into the walkway, and you don’t want to clutter up the path to your door with too many statues, plants, or other decorative items. If you have too many things in your yard it can end up looking like a jumbled mess, so always try to keep things relatively simple in your styling.\nSpeaking of simple, you can do a lot to add some flair to your front lawn with just a few plants. Properly placed plants, both in the ground as well as in pots, can really add some brightness to your yard. Another simple thing you can do is to give some attention to your grass. If there are any brown spots, remedy these patches with some fertilizer and extra watering. If you have some problem areas, you can get some great advice from the employees at your local Lowes or Home Depot.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Papakura Local Board / Te Poari ā-Rohe o Papakura\nResilio Studio were commissioned by the Papakura Local Board / Te Poari ā-Rohe o Papakura to develop a design for Keri Downs Park and Carisbrook Reserve as one continuous area of open space that is responsive to community needs and desires over the next 10+ years..\nKeri Downs Park and Carisbrook Reserve present numerous opportunities to enhance the ecological and cultural values of the site and to significantly increase the amenity and recreational functions for the community. Early engagement of project partners and key stakeholders has resulted in an innovative master plan that has been very well received. The resulting design organised the sites into thirteen character areas that each have their own unique qualities, design objectives and desired outcomes. The character areas formed the basis for an overall ‘flexible plan’ for Keri Downs Park and Carisbrook Reserve which enables the site to be organized into discrete and manageable projects that can be implemented sequentially in any order and/or in parallel. The flexible plan was organized into six distinct themes - Path Network, Planting Strategy, Furniture - Kit of Parts, Play Spaces, Events Spaces, and Arts Integration. Each theme included an overview of the design strategy and an ‘Action Plan’ which outlines the scope and outline cost of potential projects.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The tree walk, set at the intermediary level between the two main fortress structures, provides both access to the new observatory houses and a unique public space to view the surrounding landscape and night sky. At the southwest corner is the sky lounge, strategically positioned at the juncture of the two existing paths and serving as a welcome center and entry point to the new facilities and old fortress. In contrast to the heavy materiality of the stone fortress, the houses are made of timber and glass, maximizing views toward the starry night.\nLocation: Roccascalegna, Italy\nProgram: Observatory Houses\nStatus: Competition, Finalist Mention\nTeam: Evelyn Ting, Paul Tse", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Minleys Unique Spaces\nA Stunning Venue For all Your Celebrations\nAt Minley Manor, we allow you to create the perfect atmosphere for that special event in your life. No matter what your preferences or special requests might be, we can make them happen. We’ve hosted countless celebrations in our unique and elegant exclusive use venue. Get in touch to see what we can do for you.\nThe impressive 480m long Wellingtonia and Lime Avenue\nPerfect for larger events and outdoor ceremonies, the giant Sequoias interspersed with Lime trees provide a secluded open air setting which leads the eye to the magnificent facade of the grade II listed Manor House.\nThe Dutch Lawns\n& Sunken Garden\nThe historic pleasure grounds provide an abundance of opportunities to entertain your guests\nOverlooking extensive views across the 83 acres of estate, the lawns and sunken garden are enclosed by the Orangery and Cloisters leading to the Manor House. Perfect for welcome drinks and serving canapes, with the benefit of the cloistered walkway providing adequate shelter from the heat of the sun or inclement weather.\nA unique and versatile blank canvas space, perfect for all occasions\nOur largest space, seating up to 200 guests, this light and airy room with its stone floor and intricate high barrel-vaulted ceiling, enjoys an abundance of natural light and wonderful acoustics. The grand facade overlooks the many lawns and sunken garden, with far-reaching vistas of the beautiful Hampshire countryside.\nPerfect for Proposals\nDating back 1896, to our picturesque Summerhouse with its circular thatched roof, hides away in the wooded glade barely visible from the Manor House. Divided into three segments each with a curved wooden seat, providing the perfect setting with extra privacy for those intimate, romantic occasions.\nConsidered in its design and restored in the 1990's, the range of materials create a visually and texturally varied rustic structure. Reached by a path laid in pebbles it opens onto a steep grassy bank looking out towards the House and grounds.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "More images of Primrose\nThis is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with spoon-shaped to obovate, toothed, medium green leaves. In late spring and early summer bears salverform, pinky purple blooms in umbels.\nHow to propagate Primrose\nYou can propagate from seed in the spring, early summer or autumn.\nBy division or from root cuttings.\nOther uses of Primrose\nThere are primulas suitable for almost every type of site; border, screen garden, bog garden, pool margin, greenhouse and alpine house.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "fountain tier outdoor water fountain home depot philippines\nFountains – Outdoor Decor – The Home Depot\nShop our selection of Fountains in the Outdoors Department at The Home Depot … Pots Outdoor Water Fountain with … Outdoor Icy Stone 2-Tier Waterfall Fountain\nFountain Pumps – Water Garden Pumps – The Home Depot\nShop our selection of Fountain Pumps in the Outdoors Department at The Home Depot.\n3 tiered water fountain home depot high Quality stone …\n3 tiered fountain ideas free shipping marble fountain for house decor philippines [ 18-05-18 ] outdoor … water fountain home depot … Tier Outdoor Garden Water …\nOutdoor Fountains – Lowe's Home Improvement\nShop outdoor fountains in the garden decor section of Lowes.com. Find quality outdoor fountains online or in store.\nOutdoor Fountains For Less | Overstock.com\nOutdoor Fountains : An outdoor … Sunnydaze Four Tier Lion Head Outdoor Water Fountain … Shop Overstock.com and find the best online deals on everything for your home.\nAmazon.com: Stone – Fountains / Outdoor Décor: Patio, Lawn …\nOnline shopping for Patio, Lawn & Garden from a great selection of Freestanding, Wall-Mounted, Tabletop, Outdoor Fountains & more at everyday low prices.\n1.Professional installation drawing.\n2.All kinds of solving plans for installation.\n3.Providing pre-installed videos and photos before delivery.\n4.Excellent installation team, experienced abroad installation.\nLast Article:outdoor fountains online water fountain suppliers china\nNext Article:outdoor fountain plans classical stone garden fountain for sale", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Date: 26 May 2007\nOriginally published in: Telegraaf Woonkrant (Netherlands)\nWritten by: Wendy Roep\nWe all know Kim Wilde as the sexy British singer from the eighties. In that time the vamp opened up many boys’ hearts, but after having spent twenty years on stage, she felt it was time for something else. She decided to study horticulture, because she didn’t enjoy anything more than digging in the dirt. After that Kim presented various gardening programmes on the English television and wrote in periodicals with her green fingers. She still writes and now the gardening fanatic has brought together all her expertise in the book ‘Tuinieren!’ (‘The first-time gardener’).\nThe blonde has won many prizes and awards in gardening shows and has created different show gardens. In 2005 she won a gold medal on the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show with one of her gardens. Not a newcomer then!\nKim: “All my life gardening has been one of my main hobby’s. I can’t relax better than being busy with plants and flowers. By doing gardening you don’t just feel better, it is also a good way to do some exercise. Of course you shouldn’t just fool around in the vicinity of your shed. Gardening helps lower your blood pressure and lowers the chance of heart disease.”\nWilde first turns to the basics of every garden: soil, climate, position and light. Then she explains how to design a garden in concurrence with your budget and wishes. Then great chapters follow with loads of tips. Placing borders, water features, designing raised beds and planting a living willow den are amongst these tips. “And don’t forget the plants!”, adds Kim. “I give you my secrets of a good planting and advice about how to combine plants and to pay attentioon to form, colour and texture.”\nIn short: an inspiring book to help the gardening novice to turn his ideas into a colourful reality.\nWant to know more about Kim Wilde? an interview with her in our magazine Vrouw on Saturday 9 June.\nA raised bed is really a large container sitting on the ground that is used to grow plants in. They are usually made of timber, but they can also be made of bricks, slates, logs, woven willow or hazel and, for all wine enthousiasts, even upended bottles – what a great way to get rid of your empties! Raised beds are often used for growing vegetables in, but can be planted with any type of plant. Before starting on this project, decide what size you would like your raised bed to be, where it is to go and how it will fit into the style of the surrounding garden. Don’t make it more than about 1.5m wide, but you can build it to any height.\nThe unique way wooden terraces are bult, makes them ideal to use on poor soil. They are built easily over difficult spots (you can even built above water this way). Making a wooden terrace can save you a lot of time and trouble. But you can also use raised beds in your garden design. Once they are there, you can fill them with soil and plant anything in them. If your garden is too wet, you’d better accept it and make a soggy garden.\nPergola’s, arbours and arches\nChoose a pergola or arbour to reflect the style of your garden. An arbour can be a good use of an otherwise empty corner of your garden. Here, a wisteria-clad arbour provides a shaded spot in which to sit. Especially when fragrant flowers hang overhead they form a little oasis.\nA sloping garden\nSteep slopes are often the most daunting issue in a garden. Slopes are not easy to walk up or down, and a sloping lawn can be awkward to mow and maintain. Sloping gardens can be landscaped by terracing, retaining walls are necessary, and may be constructed from stone, timber or brick. A large mass of soil behind a retaining wall can exert quite a force, especially when wet. The choice of material should reflect the construction and style of the house and also local materials.\nIf your garden needs to be terraced, still remember to use the design principles of rooms, focal points and losing your boundaries. For instance, steps will be necessary and these can create a vista and become a feature in their own right.\nTerraced gardens can be stunning and dramatic, with different areas to be discovered tucked away on upper and lower levels. Lawns do not usually work in smaller terraced gardens, but that allows more planting space.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The City of Seoul is reactivating and expanding the existing underground system to connect the city center, extending the network of subway stations and underground areas reaching from Seoul Station, Hoehyeon, Myeong-dong and City Hall to Dongdaemun.\nThe Seoul Metropolitan Government has identified ten strategic sites within the extensive redevelopment project and invited architects from Korea and abroad, who are renown for the most recent influential contributions to urban design and architecture in Seoul, including Kwangsoo Kim (Studio K Works), Taekbin Kim (Escape) and Yong-Soon Chang (Hongik University), Kyong-Chan Cho (Terminal 7 Architects), SoA, Cheungvogl, Dominique Perrault, Kees Christiaanse (KCAP), Winy Maas (MVRDV) and modostudio to research, design and develop site specific strategies and future extension plans.\nWithin the development, Cheungvogl is selected to reactivate and expand the central site of the Hoehyeon underground system adjacent to Shinsegae Department Store, its connection to Hoehyeon Station and Myeong-dong and its extend to City Hall, Seoul Station and Seoullo 7017.\nCheungvogl's project, entitled \"Shinseoul\" (“New Seoul”), underlines the new perspectives and potentials the underground development offers to the City of Seoul, as it relates to the adjacent Shinsegae (English for “New World”) Department Store, the first department store in Korea, built in 1930 and an icon to the city, which will be integrated not only into the underground plan, but also as an intrinsic part of the overground development of the site.\nThe redevelopment of the existing underground spaces and the extension to a connected system beneath the city center of Seoul will provide the urban grain with an extended new layer by reconnecting the unoccupied ground beneath the city’s extensive traffic network. This new public layer will only function within the urban fabric if the underground system stands in direct correlation with the overground streetscape and cityscape. The reactivation of the underground development project will largely depend on the interlink with the city life and context. In return, the ambition of the holistic development will feedback to the reactivation of the city center, which has been halted due to increasing property prices, leading the development of alternative business and commercial districts in the outer districts, such as Gangnam. Subsequently, the recent unattractiveness for urban and commercial development in the area has now created opportunities for rediscovery and redevelopment potentials in the city center, which had been left in a state of sleeping beauty in the past decades. In these means, the development of the underground layer will become more than a development in itself, but an urban activator to central Seoul.\nThe new redeveloped underground system will receive large numbers of visitors in form of commuters through the connection to the existing metro stations and will benefit the subway system with the convenience of newly created interlinks between stations and different subway lines.\nTo develop the system further, away from a mere thoroughfare to an integral part of Seoul’s city life, the underground system will have to connect and open up to central nodes within the urban grain, creating places of urban, cultural and social relevance and interest, which will result in transformation of the city’s streetscape in these areas and beyond. The new underground public layer will largely depend upon the simultaneous activation of the overground.\nThe aspect which generally separates underground spaces from the streetscape most is the lack of visual and physical connection, which amplifies the disconnection into a psychological barrier.\nThe introduction of a sculptural installation that abstractly identifies the footprint of the underground space on street level, creating an intermediate zone between the inside and outside while establishing landmarks at strategic intersections, indicating the existence of the underground network and offering orientation in form of destinations and attractions from afar.\nAt entry points, the sculptural installation heightens and densifies, directing human flow towards gravitation points of the development between the over-and-underground landscapes.\nThe sculptural installations, creates new perceptions from different angles within the rigid urban grain, becoming attraction, intervention, landmark and physical interruption in and to the rhythm of the urban fabric, breaking barriers between the existing city pattern as well as in individual freedom. The unknown and the unseen create curiosity. The seemingly irrational intervention of architecture in form of abstraction, which does not apparently follow rational patterns, becomes the urban incubator of a new perception.\nThe intervention of Shinseoul physically connects the site with Hoehyeon, Myeong-dong and City Hall while creating a visual connection through major and minor streets surrounding the site, creating a gravity field towards and into the new underground public layer extension.\nUnderneath the densified areas of the sculptural installation at significant junctions within the urban fabric, the streetscape submerges with the underground layer through smooth transition of large circular ramps, which seamlessly connecting the street level with the lower ground city layer at points where the urban grain opens up to larger light filled public spaces.\nThe street level gently unfolds into the underground spaces, unifying the different levels by gentle undulating landscape, which naturally creates a continuous connection between the layers and stands in stark contrast to the building masses surrounding the site. The transitional layering overcomes both, the physical and the visual disconnection between overground and subterranean levels and extends the cityscape seamless into the new development, where gentle slopes continue to mediate between different levels. At central nodes, the ground is punctuated with openings of different sizes to allow daylight and natural ventilation to extend the city squares into the public layers below street level.\nThe entry points to Shinsegae Department Store as well as the public square in front of Korea Post Headquarters and Bank of Korea are designed to form the new melting points between over-and-underground, merging the new city public layer with the main pedestrian flow into its adjacent areas. Hovering over the entry points, movements are sheltered from weather conditions under the densified sculpture. At ground level, entrance pavilions, containing public spaces, vertical connections of lifts, escalators and stairs further break down the visual and physical barriers between under-and-overground.\nThe redevelopment of the existing underground is focused on the redefinition of space and its usage within the given narrow spatial and structural parameters.\nWithin the new extensions, the underground opens up into double height volumes with wider structural spans, maintaining commuters flow at the same existing level, while creating large spaces for events, exhibitions, sports activities and communal gathering points around attractions. The upper tier transforms into an intermediate public streetscape below the city, containing pedestrian flows and terraces, lining the traffic with retail, cafes and restaurants which extends into the adjacent Shinsegae Department Store. The newly created double height spaces between the existing network systems will form cultural and social relevant interlinks between the commercial developments, transforming these spaces into the new underground city squares. The main aim is to connect the underground with the overground on its path beneath the city at as many points as possible through openings of circular ramps, which do not only provide physical intersections, but also visible connections to truly merge the public layers of the city. The vertical intersections become natural light filled spaces and extension to the streetscape.\nThe Public Layers of Seoul\nThe underground layer of Seoul is not a replica of the street level above, but an extension to the city life, which as in any healthy and holistically grown urban context covering all aspects of life. City planning is not only a reflection of the inhabiting society, but the main influence on the community as a whole as well as on the individuals. The long term success of the development is highly dependent upon the positive activation and interaction with its existing context and sensitively balancing the economic figures, social and cultural relevance and communal needs.\nCreating a balance between urban renewal strategies with its inhabiting communities, Shinseoul reactivates and expands the connection of physical and humanistic layers of the city in multiple levels. Shinseoul, as a form of interdisciplinary ‘’Super-Typology’’ moves the urban development strategy beyond three dimensional spatial city planning. In a context derived from hierarchies and functionality, the disruption created by abstract nonconformity reinstates the balance of a healthy society, in which regulation and freedom cannot exist without one another. The new urban intervention is built upon coherence and confrontation with the existing. Renewal does not happen in isolation from its roots, but in question of its future.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "8 Myths to Avoid When Watering Your Plants\nWatering plants isn’t an exact science. Read this article to help you understand when to and when to not water plants.\nThroughout the landscape, plants are preparing for winter. The days are shorter, signaling that it’s time to drop leaves. Frost zaps many perennials back to the ground. Plants are busy storing sugars and other nutrients in their roots to sustain them through winter.\nTo support plants through this season of transition, make sure they get adequate water until the ground freezes. This is especially important if the summer season has been hot and dry, and for newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials.\nIn fall, plants do not need as much water as they may have needed in summer. But rather than stop watering altogether, it’s best to wean them from weekly watering to every other week to monthly throughout fall.\nUse a soaker hose or drip irrigation system to distribute the water where it does the most good: at the root zone of the plants.\nAdjust impulse sprayers to keep the spray as close to the root zones of plants as possible.\nOverhead sprinklers waste a lot of water due to evaporation, but if yours is adjustable, be sure to aim it at the base of plants.\nAllow a garden hose to run a pencil thin stream of water at the base of trees and shrubs for 30 minutes to an hour. This small stream of water soaks slowly and deeply in the soil to the roots.\nTo test how deeply the water goes, stick a trowel, spade, knitting needle or soil probe into the ground. If the tool comes out moist, measure how many inches and you’ll have an idea of how long it takes water to reach that depth. Perennials should have four to eight inches of moist soil. Shrubs and trees should have moist soil 10 to 12 inches deep.\nEvergreens, such as yews, junipers, rhododendrons and hollies will thrive if they go into winter well hydrated.\nFlowering trees, shrubs and perennials also tend be more vibrant in spring if they are well watered before winter.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "King Abdullah Financial\nRiyadh, Saudi Arabia\nThe European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum awarded and recognized HM White for its work with FX FOWLE International for the building and urban design for the King Abdullah Financial District's Mosque and its surrounding public space design. This International Architecture Award for the Mosque building was one of ninety (90) new distinguished building projects, urban plans and landscape architecture selected. \"This Awards Program,\" states Christian Narkiewicz-Laine, President, The Chicago Athenaeum, \"draws import public and professional focus for the celebration and recognition of the most important key buildings produced in this decade, underscoring the highest level of imagination and inspiration of the 'best of the best' architectural minds practicing design today.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Meet Meredith Clayton\nClayton Floral has been growing unique, seasonal flowers for weddings, special events, Burlington area businesses, and discerning clients in the Intervale since 2007. We have since expanded to include design and installation of customized gardens and landscapes.\nWith Meredith's creative touch, Clayton Floral transforms interior and exterior environments with natural, harmonious elements that balance your vision with your surroundings.\nHave a review for Clayton Floral? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.org!", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Marking a first in\nThe transformation of\nA joint collaboration between the national water agency and the National Parks Board (NParks), ABC Waters@Kallang\nMr Tan Nguan Sen, PUB’s Director of Catchment and Waterways, said, “By seamlessly integrating\nMr Yeo Meng Tong, NParks' Director of Parks Development added, \"Given the opportunity presented by the transformation of the canal beside Bishan Park into an accessible and landscaped waterway, NParks will introduce more community spaces and amenities including water-themed play, into the park for all to enjoy. We will also ensure that the park retains spaces for quiet relaxation, as well as areas for popular group exercises.\"\nThe additional facilities in\nBioengineering techniques in\nThe use of soil bioengineering techniques – or the combination of plant material with traditional engineering –is an ideal solution that combines soil retention function with aesthetics and ecological considerations in the creation of a natural river with landscaped banks. This is the first time these techniques will be applied in urbanised\n“As a strong new impulse for the future, an infrastructure that can be appreciated and accessed by citizens which at the same time respects the environment in a sustainable manner also brings about a subtle change in behaviour and thinking,” Mr Herbert Dreiseitl, Founder and Partner from Atelier Dreiseitl asia adds on. “And it is through this change that we can begin to create places which are vibrant, healthy and full of socio-cultural liveliness.\n“To integrate the redesigned Kallang River with the park, the interface between the two zones between park and river, urban and nature is carefully considered and designed in a manner to commensurate with the naturalistic character of the river,” said Mr Dreiseitl who worked out the park and river design with his team in collaboration with CH2M Hill Singapore Pte Ltd for the engineering.\nABC Waters design features: A natural way to clean\nPlants with natural cleansing properties to treat water, known as ABC Waters design features, have been carefully chosen and will be used at a cleansing biotope in the park as well. These features will beautify the surroundings as well as maintain the water quality of the ponds in the park and the river naturally without the use of chemicals. In addition, a portion of its water is recycled for use for shallow water play in the Water Playground.\n“As with all ABC Waters projects, a lot of thought went into planning the new park design. Workshops and consultations with various 3P (people, public, private) partners were held to ensure that the project is developed in a sustainable manner that enhances our living environment and enriches our quality of life. At the same time, we hope that everyone will play a part to keep the park and waters clean, especially since two-thirds of our island will soon become water catchment,” said Mr Tan.\nIntroduced in 2006, the ABC Waters Programme aims to transform\nFor more details, please refer to appendix or visit www.pub.gov.sg/abcwaters\nPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be marking the commencement of the project at Bishan Park at the Teck Ghee Lantern Night cum Commencement of ABC Waters@Kallang River-Bishan Park Ceremony held this Saturday, 3 Oct 2009 at Bishan Park II.\nPUB is a statutory board under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. It is the water agency that manages\nAbout PUB’s tagline: Water for All: Conserve, Value, Enjoy\nPUB has ensured a diversified and sustainable supply of water for\nTo provide water for all, PUB calls on all Singaporeans to play our part to conserve water, keep our water catchments and waterways clean and build a relationship with water so we can enjoy our water resources. We can then have enough water for all uses – for industry, for living, for life.\nAbout National Parks Board (NParks)\nNational Parks Board (NParks) is responsible for providing and enhancing the greenery of the Garden City. Beyond green infrastructure, NParks is committed to enhancing the quality of life through creating memorable recreational experiences and lifestyles.\nNParks manages 10% of\nNParks is also the lead agency in the efforts to continually upgrade the Landscape Industry in\nFor more information, log on to: www.nparks.gov.sg\n2 Oct 2009", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Tree management strategy - Foreword\nThe London Borough of Bromley is proud to be home to the largest number of street and park trees in London, and to two thirds of London’s woodlands – much of which resides in our 552 hectares of council managed woodland and conservation sites. As managers of the largest local tree resource, in the world’s greatest urban forest, we acknowledge the importance of managing our trees well.\nIn this strategy, we set out policies that will enable us all to receive the benefits of the borough’s trees through the contributions they make to our environment, health, economy, and wellbeing. In recognition of the advantages that trees provide, we have been pleased to invest over £1.35m in our treemendous tree planting programme which will see 5000 additional street trees planted in the next few years to the benefit of those who live, work, study and visit in the borough.\nA tree management strategy is recommended to clearly set out the council’s approach to discharging its statutory responsibilities in relation to the management of trees in public spaces, whilst also harnessing the benefits that good tree management can have for residents.\nThis tree management strategy will:\n- Promote awareness of the value of trees in our environment\n- Interpret the London-wide policy framework on the management of trees set by the Countryside Commission\n- Give direction and guidance to local initiatives; both public and private.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The perfect building material for raised beds is pressure treated lumber. It's economical, easy to work and safe to use in gardening applications.\nImproved Drainage: Because the soil in a raised vegetable bed is is to purchase decking screws which will be galvanized to prevent rust. If you have any tips on how to build good raised beds please add them below.\nComposite decking is a man-made product made to look like wood. As a stand-in for the real thing in a raised-bed garden, composite decking boards Georgia Extension: Raised Bed Materials · Green Living Journal: Choosing Safe Lumber\ngood for you Dr1974 exercising your DIY skills, are you planning on making a netting I've used tanalised decking boards for raised beds.\nAnother day in the allotment garden, finally getting my last raised bed finished. It's been a long time coming but the main area is finally done.\nRaised beds are the most popular way to grow vegetables and there are Composite decking lumber is an outstanding material for raised beds. to wood, but its appearance and durability make it a good long term choice.\nWood is commonly used for raised beds and other structures in As a result, it is unclear whether they are safe to use around organic growing 2 inch structural grade planks fixed together with galvanised decking screws.\nGardeners have used pressure-treated wood for decades in raised beds and as posts, but on Are these new products safe to use in our home gardens?\nA good cleaning and some good deck coating/paint is about as far as I'm willing create a slope to the outside of the deck for water drainage out of the garden.\nRaised beds using my scrap composite decking Need to make one of these for the peony bed Really good tutorial for planter boxes. Find this Pin and more\nSummer garden projects often include plans for future expansion or modifications. to raised garden beds, learn more about safe construction materials to use. residential projects decks, furniture, playground structures, and raised beds .\nIt strikes me that deck board might be a good option for building raised beds - it should already be treated for outdoor use, so I wouldn't need to\nThis raised garden bed plan is simple enough to build multiple sizes in just one Perfect for a patio or deck, you can tend a little patch of vegetables, herbs or\nSeven Trust decking and Nextwood were the only places that actually state that it's okay to use for building raised bed and in contact with soil.\nEven on a balcony, deck or patio veggie garden, you'll get a good yield of potatoes with these inexpensive, light, smart, and reusable bag\nOur Pauline was asking about raised beds today and it made my brain Do not buy decking timber for this, its very expensive. 9 Soil, council compost is good,and could be free, A cubic metre is approx equivalent to a ton.\nMost raised beds available today are made of cedar, recycled decking, fencing, outdoor furniture and many styles of garden raised beds. . Once the beds are assembled, however, they do hold together and look good.\nIf this is your problem, try growing a vegetable garden on a deck. Vegetable garden problems can be hard to troubleshoot and getting a good harvest is\nTo add these climbers, I needed to create a raised bed. Our neighbour also generously gave us some she had spare too, I do love a good", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Simpler landscaping jobs can cost as low as $40/hr while bigger projects can cost you roughly $55/hr. Total project landscaping costs can range from between $4,000 to over $50,000 for large scale jobs which are common for new home builds with no existing landscaping.\nLandscape design services cost about $50/hr. Sometimes rates can go higher or lower depending on your garden size and preferred style.\nBrisbane Landscapers FAQ frequently asked questions in Landscaping, Irrigation\nEverscapes Landscape Architects & Design Brisbane. to be implemented in the best manner, avoiding costly mistakes, double handling and cost blowouts.\nHard Landscaping and planting your garden costs.. Online Garden Designs Australia wide including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, .\nSearch 176 Brisbane landscape architects and designers to find the best. or by the professionals — what kinds of situations would cause those costs to be .", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "New Centre in Sopot2015-05-13 00:00\nThe New Centre in Sopot is an unusual investment aiming to create a new urban tissue that will become a prestigious landmark in this vibrant city full of unique charm. Within the framework of this outstanding project, implemented by Baltic Investment Group SA, based on a Public-Private Partnership agreement with the Municipality of the City of Sopot, it is planned to construct an elegant and functional object, friendly to visitors and residents alike, in an area adjacent to the railway station. Thanks to the non-standard available surface, a complex of buildings will be created in one location that will include services, shops and offices as well the Polish national railway premises and a hotel. The project will be complemented with a well-managed promenade, closed to vehicular traffic. This will constitute a central part of the complex, and will include elements of landscape architecture, urban greenery, an interactive fountain and outdoor terraces for cafés and restaurants to encourage customers to sit and relax. Also the communication system of Dworcowa and Podjazd Streets, which interconnect with Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street, will be modernised. Customers of the complex will be able to make use of an underground car park accommodating 240 cars as well as an outdoor car park on Kolejowa Street. The entire implementation process should be completed in the second quarter of 2015.\nSource:New Centre in Sopot", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Wood Privacy Fence And Other Privacy Fence Options\nWood privacy fence is an important component of a home, especially one in the urban communities. Fences chose and appropriately design afford homeowners like to enjoy. Their personal space without have to give the impression that the neighbors are not friendly. You do not even need to fence the entire perimeter of the house. In some cases, even a section just short of the fence on the property you’ll be. Providing a semblance of solitude and prevent curious onlookers.\nGiven the regional landscape design styles and a person, there are many choices wood privacy fence to choose from. Wooden privacy fence made some best privacy fence and come in a variety of styles and materials. Vinyl fencing is also a suitable alternative and cheaper, or you can opt for a more natural look with the use of green – shrubs and trees.\nBefore installing that first wooden slat fence or pole in your perimeter, however, it is best to check with your local zoning authorities for any restrictions wood privacy fence. Different cities have different zoning codes where certain limits are imposes on the fence are high, the material, and even the direction face the fence. Be sure to check also if there is a privacy fence rule is observe in residential areas or subdivisions.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "View All Events +\nOpened to the public in 1994, Crape Myrtle Allee was originally funded by the Communities Foundation. Dedicated to John and Thelma Black by their daughter Peggy Braecklein. The Allee features a new lane of crape myrtle trees, which replaced the original trees planted by the DeGolyers. Paved with Pennsylvania bluestone, the Allee runs from the Paseo to Toad Corners. The Crape Myrtle Allee is a popular destination for family photo shoots and engagement photos.\nChandler Lindsley Shadow Garden\nThe Martha Brooks Camellia Garden", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Angus Thompson Design\nAngus Thompson established his own landscape design practice following his studies at the internationally renowned Inchbald School of Design, where he received the Principals Award. The practice has developed a reputation for excellence and quality of design, collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, and contractors in order to offer clients a seamless experience from initial concept to completed landscape.\nThey have designed show gardens including the Gold Medal winning ‘Nature Ascending’ garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009, and ‘Lust for Life’ in Chelsea 2007. Their design ethos is to search for the purest response to each site, client & brief. Their planting style tends towards the layering of dynamic, natural planting communities to juxtapose with the underlying design structure. This is matched with a belief in ‘right plant, right place’ and, wherever possible, adopting sustainable solutions.\nThe practice has an uncluttered approach; best described as ‘quietly contemporary’ and explore natural materials, aged patinas and textural contrasts within a modern aesthetic. Angus Thompson’s aim is to create gardens that look beautiful, but which also encourage exploration, play or quiet repose.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Fall Planted Perennials From Seeds or Plants?\nEven thought I have ordered way too many plants for this Fall, I want more. But I am wondering if I should save some money and buy seeds for some perennials instead of more plants. It occurred to me that many of the small plants I am buying are probably first years anyway!\nWhat perennials can I sow in the garden this Fall and get a reasonable showing next Spring/Summer? I have no interest in Winter sowing or starting plants indoors in the Spring. I just want to pop the seeds out this Fall and leave them to fend for themselves!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Showing 39 of 39 products\nQuarry stone retaining walls from Barkman is a do-it-yourselfers dream when it comes to building your freestanding wall or pillars. These blocks are perfect for any freestanding walls 2 foot or lower and are perfect for any sensational accent including architectural pillars and enclosing your patio. Blended iron oxide pigments create a look similar to an older roman era style stone.\nEasy Gardener Landscape Fabric is an economical weed control fabric used to stop weed growth without using chemicals. It saves gardening time and encourages root growth by keeping soil moist and cool. The spunbonded material that allows the free flow of air, water and nutrients to soil while blocking sunlight and weeds.\nThe Multy Home Envirotile is an easy way to add style and environmentally friendly product into your green space! Made from light weight recycled tire rubber, this reversible stepping stone is easy to incorporate in both your garden and pathways. Let the butterfly design add some whimsy to your green space!\nThe Multy Home Stomp Stone in Slate is an incredibly easy and innovative light-weight alternative to traditional outdoor pavers. With a natural stone look, this low-maintenance Stomp Stone is ideal for walkways, patio's, play areas, decorative borders and more! Made from recycled tire rubber, this Stomp Stone features a patented cutting edge technology enables easy installation in minutes!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "One of the Music City Center’s most iconic features is a green roof that can be seen from the nearby Interstate. It’s part form and part function.\nArchitects designed the roofline to mimic the rolling hills of Tennessee. It also absorbs heat in the summer and acts as good insulation when it’s cold. The sustainability element will help the building achieve a certification with the U.S. Green Building Council.\nNashville Mayor Karl Dean gave tours to dozens of journalists ahead of the grand opening this weekend. He was asked who would keep the four acres mowed. He responded with a joke.\n“I think we’ll get some goats or something,” Dean said. “I don’t know. Right now it’s not a problem.”\nIf all goes to plan, the green roof shouldn’t need mowing. It’s made of 14 types of vegetation, including sedum, which is in the aloe vera family. It will need watering in the hottest part of the summer but not much maintenance otherwise.\nMusic City Center’s roof may appear to be a lush lawn from far away, but close up it looks like a mess of weeds. The green roof won’t have many close-ups anyway. It will be closed to the public once the building opens.\nDean said he’s just glad the roof is green after the winter months.\n“It was brown,” he said. “It turned green. I was very happy.”", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Imagine a plant defying all odds, thriving in the most unusual conditions. Meet the creeping juniper, a resilient evergreen shrub that dares to grow without sunlight, all while being submerged in constant water. This fascinating phenomenon challenges our understanding of the basic requirements for plant growth and opens up a world of possibilities for exploring the limits of life itself.\nWhat You'll Learn\n- Can creeping juniper survive in areas with little to no sunlight?\n- How does lack of sunlight affect the growth of creeping juniper?\n- Can creeping juniper tolerate constantly wet or waterlogged conditions?\n- What are the potential consequences of keeping creeping juniper in constant water without sunlight?\n- Are there any specific care tips or considerations for growing creeping juniper in low-light, wet conditions?\nCan creeping juniper survive in areas with little to no sunlight?\nCreeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis) is a popular low-growing evergreen shrub known for its ability to spread and provide a dense ground cover. However, like all plants, it requires certain conditions to survive and thrive. One important factor is sunlight, as plants use this energy source for photosynthesis, the process by which they convert light into chemical energy. But can creeping juniper survive in areas with little to no sunlight?\nTo answer this question, we need to understand the sunlight requirements of creeping juniper. As an evergreen plant, it generally prefers full sun exposure, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. However, creeping juniper can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates where it benefits from protection against intense sunlight.\nIn areas with little to no sunlight, creeping juniper may struggle to grow and may not reach its full potential. Without sufficient sunlight, the plant may become sparse and straggly, with thinner foliage and slower growth. It may also be more susceptible to diseases and pests, as weakened plants are more vulnerable.\nHowever, there are a few strategies you can employ to help creeping juniper survive in areas with little to no sunlight. Here are some steps you can take:\n- Choose the right cultivar: Some varieties of creeping juniper are more shade-tolerant than others. Look for cultivars specifically labeled as \"shade-tolerant\" or \"low-light tolerant.\" These varieties have been bred to perform better in areas with less sunlight.\n- Improve soil conditions: While it may not directly impact sunlight availability, improving the soil conditions can help compensate for the lack of sunlight. Ensure the soil is well-drained and enriched with organic matter. This will help the plant absorb and retain nutrients more efficiently, supporting its overall health.\n- Prune judiciously: Regular pruning can help manage the growth and shape of creeping juniper. By removing some of the thicker branches and thinning out areas with less sunlight, you can promote air circulation and allow more light to reach the lower parts of the plant. This can encourage denser growth and healthier foliage.\n- Consider supplementary lighting: If your location is heavily shaded or lacks natural sunlight, you might consider providing supplemental lighting for the creeping juniper. Using artificial grow lights or spotlights can help compensate for the lack of sunlight and ensure the plant receives enough energy for photosynthesis.\n- Monitor moisture levels: In areas with less sunlight, the soil may retain moisture for longer periods, leading to increased moisture levels. This can potentially cause root rot and other fungal issues. Monitor the moisture levels regularly and adjust watering accordingly. Avoid overwatering to prevent waterlogged conditions.\nWhile creeping juniper can tolerate some shade, it is important to note that it will perform best in full sun conditions. If you find that your planting area is consistently shaded with no possibility of adequate sunlight, it may be best to consider alternative ground cover options that are better adapted to low-light conditions.\nIn conclusion, creeping juniper can survive in areas with little to no sunlight, but its growth and overall health may be compromised. By selecting shade-tolerant cultivars, improving soil conditions, pruning judiciously, considering supplementary lighting, and monitoring moisture levels, you can give creeping juniper the best chance of survival in low-light conditions. However, it is important to note that the plant will thrive best in full sun conditions, so if possible, try to provide as much sunlight as possible for optimal growth.\nYou may want to see also\nHow does lack of sunlight affect the growth of creeping juniper?\nLack of sunlight can have a significant impact on the growth of creeping juniper. Creeping juniper, also known as Juniperus horizontalis, is a low-growing evergreen shrub commonly used as ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is important to understand how lack of sunlight affects the growth of creeping juniper in order to ensure its optimal health and vigor.\nSunlight is essential for plants as it is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Glucose is then used as energy for growth and development. If creeping juniper does not receive enough sunlight, it can negatively impact its ability to carry out photosynthesis and, consequently, its overall growth.\nOne of the first noticeable effects of lack of sunlight on creeping juniper is a decrease in growth rate. Sunlight provides the energy needed for cell division and new growth. Without sufficient sunlight, creeping juniper may exhibit stunted growth or even die back. The lack of energy from sunlight can prevent the plant from producing enough new cells to support healthy growth.\nFurthermore, lack of sunlight can also lead to thinning of the foliage of creeping juniper. Sunlight is essential for the production of chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for the green color of leaves. Chlorophyll is crucial for photosynthesis and without enough sunlight, the production of chlorophyll can be inhibited. As a result, the leaves of creeping juniper may become pale or yellowish, indicating a decrease in chlorophyll levels. This can compromise the plant's ability to produce enough food for its own growth and survival.\nIn addition to growth rate and foliage thinning, lack of sunlight can also affect the overall health and vigor of creeping juniper. Sunlight plays a key role in the development of a plant's root system. The energy from photosynthesis is transported to the roots, providing them with the resources needed for proper development and nutrient uptake. Without enough sunlight, the roots of creeping juniper may be weak and underdeveloped, leading to poor nutrient absorption and decreased overall health.\nTo prevent the negative effects of lack of sunlight on creeping juniper, it is important to choose a suitable location for planting. Creeping juniper prefers full sun to partial shade and requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Planting in an area with ample sunlight can ensure optimal growth and prevent issues such as stunted growth, foliage thinning, and poor root development.\nIf planting in an area with limited sunlight is unavoidable, there are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the effects. These include pruning surrounding vegetation to allow more sunlight to reach the creeping juniper, using reflective materials to redirect sunlight towards the plant, and providing supplemental lighting in the form of grow lights. However, it is important to note that these measures can only partially compensate for the lack of natural sunlight and may not fully support the optimal growth of creeping juniper.\nIn conclusion, lack of sunlight can have a significant impact on the growth of creeping juniper. It can lead to decreased growth rate, thinning of foliage, and overall poor health and vigor. Ensuring that creeping juniper is planted in a suitable location with ample sunlight is essential for its optimal growth and survival. If planting in an area with limited sunlight is unavoidable, additional measures such as pruning surrounding vegetation or providing supplemental lighting may be necessary to mitigate the effects of lack of sunlight.\nYou may want to see also\nCan creeping juniper tolerate constantly wet or waterlogged conditions?\nCreeping juniper, also known as Juniperus horizontalis, is a popular ground cover plant in gardens and landscapes. It is prized for its low-growing habit and attractive foliage. However, one question that often arises is whether creeping juniper can tolerate constantly wet or waterlogged conditions.\nIn general, creeping juniper is a very hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is can adapt to various soil types and pH levels, including sandy or clay soils. It is also drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of dryness.\nHowever, creeping juniper does have its limits when it comes to moisture. While it can tolerate occasional periods of wet or waterlogged conditions, it is not well-suited for constant moisture. This is because creeping juniper has a shallow root system that is susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.\nRoot rot occurs when the roots of a plant are continually immersed in water or saturated soil. This deprives the roots of oxygen and leads to the growth of harmful fungi which attack the roots. As a result, the roots become damaged and are unable to efficiently absorb water and nutrients from the soil. This can eventually lead to the decline and death of the plant.\nIn order to prevent root rot and ensure the health of creeping juniper, it is important to provide proper drainage for the soil. This can be achieved by amending the soil with organic matter, such as compost, to improve its structure and drainage capacity. Another option is to plant creeping juniper on a raised bed or mound to elevate the roots above the wet or waterlogged area.\nIn addition to providing proper drainage, it is also important to avoid overwatering creeping juniper. While it may require regular watering during dry periods, it is important to allow the soil to dry out between waterings. This will prevent the roots from becoming waterlogged and reduce the risk of root rot.\nIf you are unsure about the moisture levels in your soil, you can perform a simple drainage test. Dig a hole in the ground and fill it with water. If the water drains away within a few hours, the soil likely has good drainage. However, if the water takes longer to drain or remains in the hole, the soil may be poorly drained and not suitable for creeping juniper.\nIn conclusion, while creeping juniper is a hardy plant that can tolerate various growing conditions, it is not well-suited for constantly wet or waterlogged conditions. Proper drainage and avoiding overwatering are key to maintaining the health of creeping juniper and preventing root rot. By providing the right growing conditions, you can enjoy the beauty and benefits of this versatile ground cover plant in your garden or landscape.\nYou may want to see also\nWhat are the potential consequences of keeping creeping juniper in constant water without sunlight?\nCreeping juniper, also known as Juniperus horizontalis, is a popular ground cover plant known for its attractive, low-growing foliage and ability to spread easily. Like all plants, creeping juniper requires a specific set of environmental conditions to grow and thrive. This includes an appropriate amount of water and sunlight. However, if kept in constant water without sunlight, there can be potential consequences for the plant.\nOne of the primary consequences of keeping creeping juniper in constant water without sunlight is root rot. Excessive moisture in the soil can lead to the roots becoming waterlogged and oxygen-deprived. This creates an environment that is ideal for the growth of harmful fungi and bacteria that can cause root rot. Signs of root rot include yellowing or browning foliage, wilting, and a foul odor coming from the soil.\nIn addition to root rot, constant water without sunlight can also lead to poor growth and nutrient deficiencies in creeping juniper. Sunlight is crucial for plants as it is needed for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. Without sunlight, plants cannot produce the necessary energy to carry out essential growth processes. This can result in stunted growth, weak stems, and a general decline in overall health.\nFurthermore, constant water without sunlight creates a favorable environment for the growth of algae and moss. These organisms thrive in moist, shaded conditions and can quickly overtake the creeping juniper, suffocating it and depriving it of essential resources. The presence of algae and moss can also make the plant more susceptible to disease and pests.\nTo illustrate the potential consequences of keeping creeping juniper in constant water without sunlight, let's consider an example scenario. Imagine a garden where creeping juniper is planted in a low-lying area that retains moisture. This area receives minimal sunlight due to the surrounding trees and buildings. Over time, the creeping juniper starts to show signs of root rot, with the foliage turning brown and the soil emitting a foul odor. The lack of sunlight also leads to poor growth, with the plants looking weak and small. Algae and moss start to grow on the surface of the creeping juniper, further exacerbating the plant's decline. Eventually, the creeping juniper dies due to the adverse conditions, leaving behind a patch of bare, unhealthy soil.\nIn conclusion, keeping creeping juniper in constant water without sunlight can have several potential consequences. These include root rot, poor growth, nutrient deficiencies, and an overgrowth of algae and moss. To ensure the health and vitality of creeping juniper, it is important to provide it with the appropriate amount of water and sunlight. This means allowing the soil to dry out between waterings and ensuring the plant receives an adequate amount of sunlight each day. By following these guidelines, gardeners can help their creeping juniper thrive and enhance the beauty of their landscape.\nYou may want to see also\nAre there any specific care tips or considerations for growing creeping juniper in low-light, wet conditions?\nCreeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis) is a popular evergreen ground cover that is known for its low-growing, spreading habit. It is a tough and versatile plant that is able to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. However, if you are planning to grow creeping juniper in low-light, wet conditions, there are some specific care tips and considerations that you should keep in mind to ensure the health and success of your plants.\nLow-light conditions can be challenging for many plants, as they require sunlight for photosynthesis, which is essential for their growth and development. While creeping juniper prefers full sun, it can tolerate some shade. However, in low-light conditions, the plant may become leggy and have a less compact growth habit. To encourage more compact growth and maintain the overall health of the plants, it is important to provide them with the maximum amount of sunlight available. Select a location that receives at least a few hours of direct sunlight each day, if possible.\nIn addition to sunlight, the success of creeping juniper in low-light conditions also depends on proper soil drainage. Junipers, including creeping juniper, are susceptible to root rot if the soil is consistently wet. To prevent this, it is important to improve soil drainage before planting. If the soil in your desired planting area is heavy and poorly drained, you can amend it by adding organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure, to improve its structure and drainage capabilities. Alternatively, you can also create mounds or raised beds to improve drainage.\nOnce you have prepared the soil, it is time to plant the creeping juniper. Dig a hole that is slightly wider and as deep as the root ball of the plant. Carefully remove the plant from its container and gently loosen the roots. Place the plant in the hole and make sure that it is at the same level as it was in the container. Backfill the hole with soil, firming it gently around the roots to eliminate air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil.\nAfter planting, it is important to provide the creeping juniper with regular and consistent moisture. While the plant can tolerate wet conditions, it is not tolerant of drought. Water the plants deeply, but infrequently, to encourage the development of a deep and extensive root system. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to waterlogged conditions and root rot.\nTo further enhance the health and vigor of the creeping juniper in low-light, wet conditions, you can also consider regular fertilization. Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in the spring to provide the plants with the necessary nutrients for growth. Follow the instructions on the fertilizer packaging to ensure the proper application rate.\nIn conclusion, growing creeping juniper in low-light, wet conditions requires some specific care tips and considerations to ensure its success. Providing the plants with as much sunlight as possible, improving soil drainage, planting properly, watering adequately, and fertilizing regularly can help promote healthy growth and development. By following these guidelines, you can enjoy the beauty and benefits of creeping juniper in challenging growing conditions.\nYou may want to see also\nFrequently asked questions\nNo, creeping juniper plants require sunlight to survive and thrive. Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into nutrients and sugars.\nNo, creeping juniper plants are not adapted to survive in constantly waterlogged conditions. While they do prefer moist soil, overwatering or constant submersion can lead to root rot and other issues that can ultimately kill the plant.\nCreeping juniper plants thrive in full sun to partial shade conditions. They require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to maintain their health and vigor. Insufficient sunlight can result in poor growth and a weakened plant.\nWhile creeping juniper plants prefer moist soil, they do not tolerate constantly wet or waterlogged conditions. It is important to ensure proper drainage in the planting area to prevent water from pooling around the roots of the plant.\nWhile it is possible to grow creeping juniper indoors, it will require access to bright, indirect sunlight. Placing the plant near a sunny window or using grow lights can help provide the necessary light for the plant to survive and thrive indoors. However, it is important to note that indoor conditions may not fully replicate the ideal outdoor growing conditions for creeping juniper.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Swan Creek Connector Trail\nDGL is currently in the design phase of the Swan Creek Connector Trail with Metroparks Toledo. The Swan Creek Trail improvements will provide the missing piece of trail that will ultimately connect Maumee to Swan Creek and the University of Toledo Medical Center. The 7,300-feet of improvements through Swan Creek Preserve will include: 6,500-feet of asphalt path, a 200-foot pedestrian bridge crossing over Swan Creek and nearly 600-feet of elevated boardwalk above the floodplain at the east end of the preserve. In addition to the increased trail connectivity for the region, the project will provide supplemental benefits by providing a safer access to Bowser High School and the surrounding neighborhoods, increased overall safety for residents of the area, as well as providing further access for physical activity.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Op-Ed: We have one chance to save a crucial portion of the L.A. River. Let’s not blow it\nThirty-two years ago, poet Lewis MacAdams, founder of Friends of the L.A. River, cut a hole in the chain link fence that blocked our collective access to the Los Angeles River. He was inspired by a vision of a re-wilded urban waterway brought back to life for the benefit of the city’s residents and its urban wildlife.\nThree years ago, the city of Los Angeles and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took a big step toward that vision for a stretch of river between Griffith Park and downtown: rehabilitating 11 miles of riparian habitat, removing large swaths of the river’s concrete channel, maintaining flood mitigation with natural solutions, and sharing the cost, which is now estimated to be at least $1.4 billion.\nTwo years ago, the city advanced that plan when it purchased the G2 parcel at Taylor Yards, a former railroad industrial site on the river that, with Rio de Los Angeles State Park and the future Bowtie State Park, is intended to form a spectacular 100-acre, multiuse public riverfront for L.A.\nIn May, the city unveiled three design concepts for what it’s calling the Taylor Yard G2 River Park Project. Two of the concepts — dubbed “Soft Edge” and “Island” — are worth pursuing. The third, called “The Yards,” is a nonstarter. It would leave the straitjacketed river channel intact in an area that is particularly suited to be turned back into a natural river. It’s an unrivaled opportunity for re-wilding.Friends of the LA River is not alone in this vision. In less than two months nearly 2,000 community members have signed on to our Taylor Yard “Crack the Concrete” petition.\nAll three of the park designs are preliminary. Citizens, particular stakeholders, technical experts, the Army Corps and more will all have a say in how the design evolves, and the City Council will make the final choice. That’s years off. But we need to make ourselves heard about the future of the G2 parcel now because these designs are the basis of what’s to come.\nFrom FoLAR’s perspective, the Soft Edge and Island proposals come closest to maximizing the site’s stellar potential. The Soft Edge concept suggests an intriguing approach to ecological restoration — concrete removal on the east bank, an emphasis on a varied stretch of wetland restoration, water treatment and stormwater pools, and lots of native plants. The Island proposal recreates wetlands and riparian habitat in a different way. It calls for construction of an island wildlife refuge within the river channel, accessible from both east and west banks of the river, along with concrete modifications on the east bank.\nBoth designs rightly prioritize public access to the river, with recreational amenities, space for exhibitions, amphitheaters, cafes and walking trails. FoLAR would prefer fewer structures (and therefore less added concrete), and as appealing as the designers’ renderings are, questions need to be answered about the hydrology of the proposed river channel modifications and the levels of habitat restoration that can be accomplished with each design.\nWe do have enough information to assess the final alternative, however. Even at this early stage in the process, it’s clear the Yards design would sorely disappoint all who’ve worked hard over the years for a restored river. It merely plunks down a park alongside the existing concrete channel, doubling down on decades of ecological neglect in Elysian Valley. It is most likely the least expensive of the alternatives, but it might also mean turning our backs on hundreds of millions of dollars in federal matching funds intended not for park construction but for river rehabilitation.\nA lot is expected of the Taylor Yard project. As the city’s own chief design officer Christopher Hawthorne put it in this newspaper: “It would be tough to overstate either the potential or the complexity of this site. This is a habitat restoration project, an open-space equity project, a post-industrial remediation project and a hydrology project in an era of climate change.”\nAmid all those ways of looking at the revitalization effort, we must not forget how it all began — with a desire to connect L.A. to a living river. We hope river lovers throughout Los Angeles will join us in continuing to press for a natural Los Angeles River running through the heart of the city. It may cost more and take more time, but it’s the best approach for Taylor Yard.\nWe have an unparalleled opportunity for a do-over at the G2 site, an effort that could set the standard for other similar urban reclamation projects. It has taken a generation of work to get this far. Let’s do it right.\nMarissa Christiansen is the executive director of Friends of the L.A. River.\nA cure for the common opinion\nGet thought-provoking perspectives with our weekly newsletter.\nYou may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Urban farms, edible gardens, allotments, vertical gardens – these urban spaces work to create productive green lungs in our towns and cities. With its abundant rainfall and warm sub-tropical climate, it’s no wonder they are popping up and working for good in KZN.\nDuring last year’s hard lockdown, a group of homeless men turned vacant municipal land behind the iconic Elangeni Hotel into a productive urban farm that now supplies Boxer Superstores with organic vegetables. Known as the Elangeni Green Zone, the men are now urban farmers committed to supplying their community with fresh vegetables and dream of one day having a smoothie bar near their space.\nFour years ago, the Farm Nearby in the heart of Durban North was created by Daniel de Sousa as a side hustle. His mission was to inspire communities to rethink and change how the food system works and how we view the spaces we live in. Daniel and his team grow select, high value crops on rented or borrowed land. The initiative has grown from strength to strength, and he now supplies his community with fresh organic produce and helps others become urban farmers too.\nVacant urban spaces can also lend themselves to nurseries as proven by the Ballito UIP on the KZN north coast. Precinct manager Thierry Leclezio recently implemented a private nursery in the Ballito Business Park to grow indigenous plants that could be used to bulk up and beautify gardens in the precinct.\nThierry says: “Having the nursery nearby and readily available improves the efficiency of the UIP’s greening efforts, aids us in the overall effort of protecting and enhancing property values and keeps Ballito looking clean, green and beautiful for all to enjoy.”\n(Stock image used)", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A tree stump can be removed by good old-fashioned manual labor, or you can assist it in the natural process of rotting away. Learn both methods. The Spruce / Ana Cadena After you hire a commercial service to remove a tree, they can also remove the remaining stumps for an extra fee. Or, you can hire\nIf you’re trying to create a tropical oasis, you’ll definitely need a palm tree or two. With a wide array of palm tree varieties, you’ve got lots to consider before you buy a palm tree for your yard.\nTree Service Powder Springs GA The Best 10 Tree Services near Powder Springs, GA · Serious Tree Services 1.2 mi · Atlanta Arbor tree care specialist 9.6 mi · Indigo Professional Tree Service.\nTree stumps up to 9 inches diameter can be removed with minimal tools and a little patience. This guide shows you what tools you need and the steps involved eugene is an avid gardener and has been passionate about growing things for over 40 years. twitter @eugenesdiyden Eugene Brennan It&aposs pre\nHire a pro? Do it yourself? Rely on chemicals? There are lots of options for removing a tree stump. Let Bob walk you through the pros and cons. By Bob Vila Photo: shutterstock.com I would like to remove a tree stump that is a couple of feet away from my house. It’s starting to rot, and I’m afraid it\nLearn how to remove a tree stump yourself using a grinder. home skills Landscaping A: Yes, but it requires a strong back. The minimum half-day charge for a basic rental grinder is about $50. In contrast, for your three stumps, a pro might charge $110, at a rate of $2 per inch of stump width. All thi\nHow to Remove a Tree Stump: Hi Guys,in my garden I cut a plant and has remained a tree stump to be removed .After searching I found this technique. Surely it is not the fastest but it is always nice to be in the evening at home in front of a bonfire. 466 Hi Guys, in my garden I cut a plant and has r\nAn easy method for burning out a large tree stump, that’s also very cost effective. Over the years, I have removed several tree stumps from my garden by using this very safe and hassle-free method. The easy way to burn a tree stump: build a fire. With pine needles filling up the swimming pool for se", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Features: 1. No weather limited: It can be used in any climates, no matter rain or snow. All weather used. 2. Long life & Evergreen: When natural grass entered hibernation, artificial turf still can bring you the feeling of spring. 3. Environment-friendly: All materials are accord with environmental protection requirement; Artificial turf surface can be reused. 4. Natural appearance: Artificial turf adopted the principle of bionics production, so there is no big difference between the natural grass and the artificial grass. Excellent flexibility let us feet comfortable. 5. Durability: Durable service, no fading, especially suitable for the primary sites for higher frequency. 6. Economy: General guarantees 8 years of life. 7. Free maintenance: The lawn will need little maintenance. 8. Easy to install and maintain.\nStitch per sqm\nColored Fleece(fiber) + fabric with polywester weft", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "THE WAY FORWARD\nAlbero has now been optimized yet is true to the original reverent radical vision that embraced and elevated the existing environment. Its architectural appearance is determined by directions, public functions and the surrounding buildings. It forges an archaic architectural expression for a new way forward – combining work, play and experiences.\nAlbero is easily accessible for both the people of Helsinki and its visitors due to its distinctive spatial arrangements and permeable routes on the ground floor level. New life is brought into the reclaimed space, while aligning it with the cultural and historical values of the existing urban fabric. It inspires to work and play, to use, own and sustain the spaces and experience the architecture of the area to its fullest.\nA continuous public space provides access for all, weaving the indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly together. Through the design of its pavement, users flow harmoniously through the building while connecting with its surroundings. Places to meet and stay are strengthened by the local vegetation changing over the seasons. These urban spaces form an inviting series of squares to be used and enjoyed by the public connecting the Töölönlahti area to the southern parts of Helsinki. In connection, the Helsinki Well is an origo, a beacon for urban life, bringing back the historical importance of an urban focus back to the city center.\nDesigned for city residents themselves as well as visitors, Albero will support active lifestyles with car-lite, walkable and bikeable, interconnected, convivial, places and spaces.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Images Depict Mature Plants\nWaterfall Dwarf Japanese Maple Trees for Sale Online\nDissected forms of Japanese maples such as Waterfall Japanese Maple are generally grown for their attractive foliage and low-spreading shape. Perfect for use as a specimen or accent around the home or yard or patio. Waterfall Japanese Maple is perfect for use on the periphery of the border or rock garden. Excellent as an understory plant in a sun-dappled spot that brings color to the otherwise dark shaded areas of the woodland border. Dissected foliage and cascading form can be showcased by planting this cultivar near a pond or water garden. Because of its small size, Waterfall Japanese Maple is perfect for use in containers.\n|Mature Height:||8 to 10 feet|\n|Mature Width:||10 to 12 feet|\n|Sunlight:||Part to full sun|\n|Habit:||Deciduous, densely branched|\n|Foliage:||Green leaves turn golden in fall|\n|Soil Condition:||Any well drained soil|\n|Water Requirements:||Water well until established|\n|Uses:||Extremely attractive when used as a focal point or a specimen planting, very slow growing|\nHow to Care for Waterfall Japanese Maple\nBe sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!\nHistory and introduction of Waterfall Japanese Maple:\nAcer palmatum has been cultivated in Japan for centuries and in temperate areas around the world since the 1800s. The first specimen of the tree reached England in 1820. When Swedish doctor-botanist Carl Peter Thunberg traveled in Japan late in the eighteenth century, he secreted out drawings of a small tree that would eventually become synonymous with the high art of oriental gardens. He gave it the species name palmatum after the hand-like shape of its leaves, similar to the centuries-old Japanese names kaede and momiji, references to the 'hands' of frogs and babies, respectively. For centuries Japanese horticulturalists have developed cultivars from maples found in Japan and nearby Korea and China. They are a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts and have long been a subject in art. Numerous cultivars are currently available commercially and are a popular item at garden centers and other retail stores in Europe and North America. Red-leafed cultivars are the most popular, followed by cascading green shrubs with deeply dissected leaves. Preparations from the branches and leaves are used as a treatment in traditional Chinese medicine.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Family: Rosaceae Latin name:\nPrunus cerasifera f.at-ropurpurea Aliases:\nPurple Leaf Plum Morphological characteristics:\nSmall deciduous trees, young branches, leaves, stalks, calyx, pistil and fruit are dark red, leaves ovate to obovate, base round, heavy serrated edges, flowers often single, pink, flowering March to April , Fruit is nearly shaped, fruit period is June to July. Distribution and habits:\nOrigin of Western Asia. Commonly cultivated in gardens everywhere. Hi sunlight, leaves are not bright under shade. It prefers a warmer, humid climate and is not cold-resistant. More resistant to moisture, can grow on sticky soil. The root system is shallow. Strong growth, strong sprouting skills. Reproduction and cultivation:\nGrafting is usually used for breeding and can also be battened. Cuttings have slow rooting and low survival rates. During grafting, mountain machines and apricots were used as rootstocks in northern China, and Maotao, apricot, plum, and plum were used as rootstocks in eastern China. One to two years after grafting, they can be planted in the garden. Planting can be carried out in spring and autumn, preferably in spring. In cultivation management, it is necessary to pay attention to cutting the anvil of the anvil, and to properly trim the long technique, and also to remove the overly dense and weak technique to form a round canopy. The main pests are the large borer moth, ruler, aphid, etc., which needs to be controlled. application:\nRed-leaf plum is famous for its leaf color, and it has full red leaves throughout its growing period, especially in spring and autumn. It should be planted near lawns, squares and buildings. In the garden, often paired with evergreen trees, the green leaves and red leaves complement each other. Can also be potted.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Made of heavy-duty wood, this large solid wood greenhouse from Alpulon is durable enough to accommodate seed trays, pots and plant growth heights. This greenhouse allows your plants to sunbathe and grow healthily in cloudy, snowy or other conditions. Double shelves provide more space for a variety of plants to grow. This greenhouse is perfect for your backyard, garden, yard and other living spaces.\n1.Greenhouse is designed with double shelves to provide ample growing space for a variety of plants\n2.Top of the greenhouse can be opened and closed to allow the plants to absorb sunlight and prevent rain\n3.Made of heavy-duty wood, durable and resistant to cracking or fading, ensuring a long service life\n4.All parts are removable, you can set it anywhere you want, easy to move and store", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "[Total: 0 Average: 0/5] You must sign in to vote ALA100 Field Exercise 3: 1 Minute of Mastery Video Rating: / 5\nYou may also like\nbackyard landscaping Landscape Design Ideas – Over 7250 Backyard And Front Yard landscaping ideas Here !! 50 Backyard Desert Landscaping Ideas More\nAdded by 5 hours ago\n9 Views0 Comments0 Likes\nAdded by 10 hours ago\n4 Views0 Comments0 Likes\nJan Groth with the Cochise County Master Gardeners explains what we can expect for the 25th Annual High Desert Gardening and Landscaping Conference. Video Rating: / 5\nAdded by 1 day ago\n33 Views1 Comments0 Likes\nBeautiful new front yard garden landscaping ideas for your home. Thanks for watching please like and subscribe for more updates. Video Rating: / 5\nAdded by 4 days ago\n39 Views2 Comments0 Likes\nBeautiful garden landscaping ideas for garden ideas. Thanks for watching please like and subscribe for more updates. Video Rating: / 5 60 Flower Design ideas fo...\nComments are closed.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Gartenart Swimming Ponds are the UK's leading provider of swimming ponds and natural swimming pools.\nA swimming pond or natural swimming pool is specifically designed so you can swim in pure, clear water with no chemicals. Its design can range from formal to entirely natural, and it is all at once a practical swimming facility, a beautiful landscape feature and a wildlife sanctuary.\n- Swimming ponds and natural swimming pools\n- Service areas\n- UK, Europe, and London\n35 Britannia Row\nn1 8QH London", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Rooftop Garden Designs For Small Spaces\nSmall Roof Terrace Design Ideas 25 Beautiful Rooftop. Small Roof Terrace Design Ideas 25 Beautiful Rooftop Garden Designs to Get Inspired. covered terrace 50 ideas for patio roof of modern houses contemporary ideas for your garden and patio the landscaping of andy sturgeon loves us very much the pergola is surrounded by lush vegetation and the 11 most essential rooftop garden design ideas and tips whether you have a rooftop garden already or you\n16+ Roof Garden Designs, Ideas. This urban roof garden area has a traditional landscaping pattern with flowers and plants alongside grass that are on one side, and on the other side there is a floor with tiles and a seating arrangement. This garden has a traditional touch to it and is perfect for traditional homes. Small Roof Garden Design\nRooftop Garden Designs For Small Spaces30 Inspiring Small Balcony Garden Ideas1862 Best Roof Terraces Images On PinterestPlanning Your Outdoor Space? 7 Great Ideas! Home AndThis Rooftop Respite Brings The Inside Outdoors15 Awesome Ideas For Small GardenRoof Terraces Gardens By Contemporary London DesignersDecorating A Rooftop Space In Five Easy StepsNoHo Penthouse Roof Garden New York Blesso Properties30 Unique Garden Design Ideas103 Best Images About Rooftop Gardening On PinterestGreen Roof, Patio, Home, Open Space17 Best Ideas About Rooftop Terrace On PinterestTerrace Garden ( Modern RoofHow To Make A Back Garden Without Grass Look GreenPatio Design Ideas35 Outdoor Design For Your Home25+ Best Ideas About Rooftop Gardens On Pinterest35 + Beautiful And Inspiring Rooftop Garden Ideas & DesignOutdoor Living SpacesPatio Ideas Small Apartment Garden Tiny Balcony Very ForBest 25+ Rooftop Deck Ideas On Pinterest20 Rooftop Garden Ideas To Make Your World BetterBest 25+ Terrace Garden Ideas On PinterestHow To Improve Privacy Of Rooftop GardenUsing No Pesticides, This Lady Grows 34+ Veggies & FruitsSmall Gardens, Big IdeasFoto: Pequeño Jardín Con Romeros De Maribel Martínez20 Chic And Fun Roof GardensModern Rooftop Patio Gardens » Revive Landscape DesignRoof Terrace Design With Potted Plants And FurnitureTraditional Garden PicturesRoof Terrace Design, Rooftop50 Best Patio Ideas For Design Inspiration For 201921 Beautiful Terrace Design IdeasBaby Shower IdeasVote For The Best Outdoor Living Space33 Small Balcony Designs And Beautiful Ideas ForSmall Garden Design Ideas By Award Winning The Garden25+ Trending Rooftop Gardens Ideas On PinterestThe Sundeck At The Andaz West HollywoodContemporary Tropical House, Tanga House10 Ways For A Living Roof25+ Best Ideas About Rooftop Terrace On PinterestRooftop Patio Vegetable Gardening In Small Spaces53 Amazing Terraces And RooftopsSansiri-TheBaseKK-053Ten Inspiring Garden Design Ideas2126 Best Roof Terraces Images On PinterestPergola Terrace Garden Exporter231 Best Gardens : Rooftop Images On Pinterest321 Best Images About Garden Rooftop Designs On Pinterest25+ Best Ideas About New York Penthouse On PinterestWell Styled Galley Deck. Like The Potted Boxwood AndFoto: Toldo A Rayas De Verónica Hernández #1445205255 Best Images About Rooftop Gardens And Gardening On100 Images And Creative IdeasClever Ways To Add Space With Creative Vertical GardensGarden Graffiti (Part 6): “Up The Ladder To The Roof2115 Best Roof Terraces Images On PinterestModern House With Zen Garden And Green Roof3 Balcony Garden Designs For InspirationSpiral Staircases And StaircasesPrivate Small Garden Design Tiled FlooringWhatsgabycookin's Photo On InstagramInnovative Hospitals Incorporate Garden DesignBest 20+ Roof Gardens Ideas On Pinterest20 Lovely Japanese Garden Designs For Small Spaces\nRoof Garden Ideas For Gardening. Step 1: Before you start investing and making your roof garden, find out whether you have the right permission to grow your own garden in the roof. Also you need to check out whether the roof is capable of holding your roof garden. If needed, consult a structural engineer to do a stress test.\nVideo of Rooftop Garden Designs For Small Spaces\nTags: Small Patio Garden Designs, Small Perennial Garden Designs, Garden Designs and Layouts, Small Area Garden Designs, Flower Gardens for Small Spaces, Small Garden Landscape Design, Japanese Garden Designs for Small Spaces, Small Garden Design Ideas, Small Cottage Garden Design, Light Post Small Garden Design, Small Japanese Garden Designs, Small Garden Ideas, Garden Plans for Small Spaces, Small Backyard Garden, Plant Gardens for Small Spaces, Garden Ideas for Small Spaces, Small Garden Landscape, Garden Design Ideas, Building Raised Garden Bed Plan, Garden Designs and Layouts for Small Spaces, Small Courtyard Garden Designs, Garden Spaces Flowers, Small Yard Garden Designs, Small Home Garden Design, Garden Ideas, Small Space Flower Garden Ideas, Small Space Vegetable Garden Ideas, Garden Designs for Small Houses, Simple Small Garden Ideas", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "I have a Mandevilla plant that has been blooming for the past 2 months. I know plants need a period of dormancy over the winter. Do I need to do anything to be sure it will bloom in the spring and summer months? Gary\nThank you for your question about an interesting plant. Your Mandevilla (common name: Rocktrumpet) is a happy plant if you have it blooming indoors in the wintertime! Mandevilla is a tropical evergreen vine with glossy dark green leaves and beautiful 3-5\" diameter trumpet-shaped flowers that are pink, red, white or yellow. There are almost 200 recognized species of Mandevilla, mostly native to South America. Mandevilla will survive outdoors only in tropical regions where the nighttime temperatures stay above 60 degrees. It loves hot weather! In our region, it is a houseplant that is brought indoors for the fall and winter where it generally goes dormant. It will like a sunny spot and a location where it will experience normal room temperature. During dormancy, some of the leaves may fall off. Mandevilla generally do not bloom inside in the winter unless you have a lot of artificial light supplementing the natural sunlight. Keep the plant fairly dry in the winter so that it doesn't rot. Cutting back the Mandevilla is best done before new growth begins in the spring. It regrows quickly and the summer flowers bloom on new shoots so trimming promotes more flowering. As spring approaches and the days get longer, move the plant into the light and you'll see some growth starting. Pinching back the sprouts once they get a few inches long is a good way to encourage new growth that will help the Mandevilla grow fuller. Once you start to see growth, you'll want to feed the plant every 2 weeks with a plant food that is high in phosphorus and resume watering normally. Since the vine can grow 10ft or more in a single season, you'll need to keep it trimmed to fit the space you have. It also helps if you have a trellis or some other type of structure to provide support for the vine and help display its beautiful flowers.\nView As PDF\nTo view a PDF of this article, please\nAbout Linda Lillie\nLinda K. Lillie is the President of Sprigs & Twigs, Inc, the premier\nlandscape design and maintenance, tree care, lawn care, stonework, and carpentry\nservice provider in southeastern Connecticut since 1997. She is a graduate of\nConnecticut College in Botany, a Connecticut Master Gardener and a national\naward winning landscape designer for her landscape design and landscape installation work.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Permeable laneways and patios\nPermeable paving encompases many different building materials; however, it's preferable to make sustainable choices & to install permeable pavers & patios to allow water to flow through the surface. While non-porous materials direct water to storm-drains, these porous surfaces help ground water recharge by allowing water to permeate into the ground. These alternative materials can also filter pollutants & solids from the water as it percolates through them. Permeable paving is becoming more popular among Green home, LEED & Eco-friendly home owners in the past couple of years as the benefits become better known & products improve. These paving option doesn’t just look good; they're beneficial to our built environment. Consider permeable paving slabs or pavers in large walkways, driveways or patios for your next sustainable garden project , relax & enjoy outdoors knowing you're helping nature around your home every time it rains.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Upcoming open garden: Fetherston Gardens\nSince its official opening in late 2010, Fetherston Gardens in Weston has nurtured a community-minded focus, connecting with organisations such as Mirinjani Hostel in Weston, local schools and other community groups.\nVolunteer coordinators of Fetherston Gardens Friends Pauline and Leslie, are focused on succession planting and continuity to maintain the 1970s integrity of the 3.5 hectare gardens. Leslie’s philosophy ‘without people there is no garden’, and, ‘volunteers before park care’, engenders a sense of inclusion and freedom at Fetherston Gardens, for all its visitors.\nFetherston Gardens, formerly CIT School of Horticulture, includes an arboretum, impressive avenue of espaliered fruit trees, renovated pond & wisteria-laden pergola, and many other features too numerous to mention. The grounds are dotted with established trees and countless species of shrubs, groundcovers & herbaceous perennials.\nThe native garden is coming into its own and includes a lovely stand of Melaleuca incana ‘Sea Mist’. M. incana ‘Sea Mist’ is a beautiful shrub to around 1.2 metres tall and 1.5 metres wide. It has delicate semi-weeping foliage which is blue-green in colour, and produces sprays of creamy-yellow flowers in spring. Although the tips of this beautiful shrub can be effected by heavy frost, this otherwise hardy shrub grows well in more protected positions in Canberra gardens, such as dapple shade.\nRecently, the herb garden, which was planted in the 1980s, was ‘uncovered’, with turf being removed from its surface by hand. Amongst the many herbs growing in the garden are the not so common Hyssop, Mugwort, Costmary, and Lady’s Bedstraw (used back in the day as bed stuffing).\nA relatively new addition is the Gallipoli Garden, which was established in 2016 and showcases 5 plants of the time including: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Gallipoli Rose (Cistus salviifolius), Gallipoli Oak (Quercus coccifera ssp. calliprinos), The Lone Pine (Pinus halapensis), and Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo).\nFetherston Gardens are now watered by automatic irrigation from a 360 kilolitre tank and also mains supply. No additional fertilisers are added, with regular top ups of mulch and leaf litter supplying ample nutrition for plant health.\nFetherston Gardens is holding an open day during April including guided tours at 11am and 1pm, a large plant store, a coffee cart and a kid’s garden activity tent.\nWhen: Sunday 15 April 10am – 3pm.\nWhere: Fetherston Place Weston ACT.\nCost: This is a free event.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Passionfruit Panama Red 15 Seeds\nPassionfruit are hardy perennial vines that can reach from 4.5 to 9 m in height.\nThey carry beautiful flowers of white and purple, that bloom from late summer to early autumn.\nHow to Grow Passion Flower\nThe seeds should be soaked for a day, sown into flats, and maintained at about 27 degrees Centigrade in the greenhouse. Seeds can take a very long time to germinate and verying percentages.\nOnce ready transplant seedlings or cuttings into the garden in mid spring, well after the last chance of frost at about 60 to 90 cm apart. As Passionfruit are vines that reach a great height they will require a trellis to grow on. Passion flowers are able to grow in both sunny or partially shaded parts of the garden. It is very important that the soil that they grow in is deep and moist; it should be fairly rich.\nQuick Passionfruit Growing and Care Guide\n- Common Names: Passion flowers, Passion vine, Passion Fruit, Granadilla, Maypop, Maracuja\n- Life Cycle: Hardy perennial. Half hardy perennial.\n- Height: Vines: 15 to 30 feet (4.5 to 9 m), and smaller shrubs.\n- Native: Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.\n- Flowers: Late summer through to early autumn.\n- Flower Details: Exquisite. White and purple; sometimes red. Ten petals. Radial filaments.\n- Fruit: Edible ovate fruit (E.g., Passion fruit; Sweet Granadilla; maypop).\n- Foliage: Dark green. Fingered lobes. Lanceolate. Semi-evergreen.\n- Sow Outside: Fresh seed. 1/4 inch (6 mm). Following the last frost. Spacing 24 to 36 inches (60—90 cm).\n- Sow Inside: Seeds should be soaked overnight in warm water. Germination time: one month to year. Temperature: 80°F (27°C). Transplant outdoors well after the last frost, when temperatures do not drop below Temperature: 47°F (8°C).\n- Requirements and care: Full sunlight or partial shade. Good drainage. Soil pH: 6 to 8. Deep soil. Fairly rich. Regular watering. Provide trellis. Provide mulch. Prune dead branches in the early spring once plants are well established (at least three years old). Cut back side shoots to about six inches (15 cm) in the autumn or when pruning dead material. Propagate: by taking cuttings in the spring and summer.\n|Unit Of Measure||ea|\nGreat ServiceBy: Ray Diaz on 16 June 2018Seeds arrived promptly on promised date, nicely packaged and planting instructions.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Are you a gardening enthusiast who wants to create a beautiful garden without breaking the bank? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, we will share with you some amazing tips and tricks to help you garden on a budget. So, grab your gardening gloves and let’s get started!\nOne of the best ways to save money on gardening is by starting your plants from seeds instead of buying expensive nursery-grown plants. Not only is it more economical, but it’s also a rewarding experience. You can find a wide variety of seeds at your local garden center or order them online. With a little patience and care, you’ll have beautiful plants growing in no time.\nAnother great way to save money is by making your own compost. Instead of buying expensive fertilizers, use kitchen scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials to create nutrient-rich compost. Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it will also save you a significant amount of money in the long run. Simply create a compost bin in your backyard and start adding your organic waste. In no time, you’ll have nutrient-dense compost that will work wonders for your plants.\nWhen it comes to tools and equipment, you don’t have to splurge on expensive brands. Look for discounted or second-hand tools at yard sales, flea markets, or online marketplaces. As long as they are in good condition, they will serve you just as well as brand-new ones. Remember, it’s not about the price tag, but how you use them to create a beautiful garden.\nGardening on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the variety of plants in your garden. Consider swapping plants with your friends or joining a local gardening club. This way, you can exchange seeds, cuttings, or even small plants without spending a dime. Not only will you be able to diversify your garden, but you’ll also meet fellow gardening enthusiasts who can offer valuable advice and tips.\nWatering your garden can contribute to a significant portion of your overall gardening expenses. To save money on water bills, consider collecting rainwater in a rain barrel. Place the barrel under a downspout to capture the rainwater. You can then use this water to hydrate your plants, cutting down on your water usage and expenses. It’s a win-win situation for both your wallet and the environment.\nNo garden is complete without some beautiful decorations. Instead of buying expensive garden ornaments, get creative and make your own. Use recycled materials such as old tires, wine bottles, or pallets to create unique and budget-friendly decor pieces. Not only will it give your garden a personal touch, but it will also save you a significant amount of money.\nGardening on a budget is not only possible but also incredibly rewarding. By following these tips and tricks, you can create a stunning garden without breaking the bank. Remember, it’s not about how much money you spend, but the love and care you put into growing your plants. So, roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and watch your garden flourish on a budget!\nChoosing Budget-Friendly Plants\nWhen selecting plants for your budget-friendly garden, it’s essential to choose varieties that are known for their resilience and adaptability. Native plants, for example, are often well-suited to the local climate and require less maintenance and water. Not only are they cheaper to grow, but they also provide habitat for local wildlife, contributing to a thriving ecosystem.\nAnother option for budget-friendly plants is to grow herbs and vegetables. These not only serve as a source of fresh produce but can also be ornamental with their vibrant colors and textures. Herbs such as basil, mint, and rosemary are relatively easy to grow and can add both flavor and fragrance to your garden. Vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce are also great choices for budget-conscious gardeners.\nIf you’re looking for flowers to add color and beauty to your garden, consider annuals. Annual flowers, like marigolds, zinnias, and petunias, are inexpensive to purchase as seeds or seedlings and provide a burst of color throughout the growing season. They are also great for filling in gaps between perennial flowers or adding a pop of color to your containers and borders.\nDividing and propagating plants is another cost-effective way to expand your garden. Many perennial plants can be divided into multiple plants, allowing you to spread them throughout your garden or share them with friends. Additionally, plants like succulents and spider plants can be propagated from cuttings, giving you more plants at no extra cost.\nBy choosing budget-friendly plants, you can cultivate a garden that not only fits your budget but also thrives in your specific growing conditions. So, don’t be afraid to get creative and experiment with different varieties. You may be surprised by the stunning results.\nSmart Landscaping Hacks\nCreating a beautiful landscape doesn’t have to break the bank. With some smart landscaping hacks, you can transform your outdoor space without spending a fortune. Here are a few ideas to get you started:\n1. Utilize natural elements: Incorporate natural elements, such as rocks and pebbles, into your landscape design. They are cost-effective alternatives to expensive pavers or decking and can add texture and visual interest to your garden.\n2. Go vertical: Make use of vertical space by adding trellises or hanging baskets. This not only saves valuable ground space but also adds height and dimension to your garden. Vertical gardening is perfect for growing climbing plants, like roses or beans, and can create a stunning visual impact.\n3. Create a focal point: Designate a central focal point in your garden, such as a unique sculpture or a striking plant. This draws the eye and creates a sense of unity and balance in your landscape. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a centerpiece; even a DIY garden art project can make a statement.\n4. Use mulch: Mulching not only helps retain moisture in the soil and suppresses weeds, but it also gives your garden a neat and polished look. Instead of buying expensive mulch, consider using free or low-cost options like wood chips, straw, or even shredded leaves from your own yard.\n5. Repurpose and recycle: Get creative and repurpose old items for your garden.\nTurn an old ladder into a trellis, use old tires as planters, or transform wine bottles into garden edging. Not only will this save you money, but it will also add a unique and personal touch to your outdoor space.\nWith these smart landscaping hacks, you can create a stunning garden that will leave your friends and neighbors in awe, all while staying within your budget.\nThrifty Tips for Garden Maintenance\nKeeping your garden in tip-top shape doesn’t have to be expensive. With some thrifty tips for garden maintenance, you can ensure your plants thrive without breaking the bank. Here are a few ideas:\n1. DIY pest control: Instead of spending a fortune on commercial pesticides and insecticides, try making your own. There are many DIY recipes using natural ingredients like vinegar, garlic, and soap that can effectively deter pests without harming your plants or the environment.\n2. Practice proper watering techniques: Efficient watering can save you money on your water bill and prevent water wastage. Water your plants early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation, and avoid watering too frequently. Most plants thrive with a deep watering once or twice a week rather than daily shallow watering.\n3. Mulch wisely: As mentioned earlier, mulching is essential for weed control and moisture retention. However, using excessive mulch can be wasteful and costly. Stick to a layer of 2-3 inches of mulch and avoid piling it against the trunk or stems of plants, as it can lead to rot or disease.\n4. Prune strategically: Regular pruning not only keeps your plants healthy and compact but also prevents the need for expensive professional pruning services. Learn the proper pruning techniques for different plants and invest in a good pair of pruning shears. With a little practice, you can master the art of pruning and save money in the process.\n5. Save and store seeds: Don’t let those beautiful flowers go to waste! Save and store seeds from your plants for future use. This not only allows you to grow more plants without spending money on seeds but also gives you control over the quality and variety of plants in your garden.\nWith these thrifty tips for garden maintenance, you can keep your garden thriving without draining your bank account. Remember, a little bit of care and attention can go a long way in creating a beautiful and budget-friendly outdoor space.\nGetting Crafty: DIY Garden Projects\nDo you love getting creative and adding personal touches to your garden? Well, DIY garden projects are perfect for you! Not only do they allow you to exercise your creative muscles, but they can also save you money. Here are a few DIY garden projects to get you inspired:\n1. DIY planters: Repurpose old household items, such as cans, buckets, or even old shoes, into unique planters. Get creative with paint or decoupage to add a pop of color and personality to your garden. These DIY planters are not only budget-friendly but also add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space.\n2. Vertical herb garden: Create a vertical herb garden using a wooden pallet or old shipping crates. Attach small pots or mason jars to the pallet or crates and fill them with your favorite herbs. Hang it on a wall or fence, and you’ll have fresh herbs at your fingertips while making a stunning visual statement.\n3. DIY stepping stones: Make personalized stepping stones using concrete and molds. Decorate the stepping stones with colorful mosaic tiles, seashells, or even pressed leaves. These DIY stepping stones not only add a unique touch to your garden but also serve a practical purpose of guiding visitors along your garden path.\n4. Garden art from recycled materials: Let your imagination run wild and create garden art from recycled materials. Transform old silverware into wind chimes, transform an old bike into a flower planter, or turn old windows or shutters into a vertical garden. The possibilities are endless, and the results are sure to be eye-catching.\nEngaging in DIY garden projects allows you to infuse your garden with your own personal style and creativity. Not only will you have unique and budget-friendly additions to your outdoor space, but you’ll also feel a sense of pride in creating something beautiful with your own hands.\nBudget-Friendly Garden Design Ideas\nYour garden is a reflection of your personal style and taste. And designing an aesthetically pleasing garden doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With these budget-friendly garden design ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a haven of beauty and tranquility:\n1. Create defined garden areas: Instead of splurging on expensive fencing or hedges, use inexpensive materials like gravel, bricks, or wooden beams to create distinct garden areas. This not only adds structure to your garden but also makes it visually appealing.\n2. Focus on symmetry and balance: Symmetry and balance are fundamental design principles that can make any space visually pleasing. Opt for symmetrical garden beds or pathways to create a sense of order and harmony. You can achieve this by using the same plants, containers, or garden ornaments on both sides of your garden.\n3. Incorporate color schemes: Choose a color scheme that complements your home’s exterior or reflects your personal taste. You can create a harmonious color palette by grouping plants with similar flower colors or foliage tones. This creates a cohesive and visually appealing look without spending a fortune on high-end plants.\n4. Use lighting strategically: Lighting can transform your garden into a magical oasis, even on a budget. Use solar-powered lights to illuminate pathways or highlight specific plants or garden features. You can also create a cozy atmosphere by stringing up fairy lights or lanterns in your garden.\n5. Add vertical elements: Vertical elements, such as trellises, pergolas, or arches, add height and visual interest to your garden. They also provide support for climbing plants or hanging baskets. You can create these vertical elements using inexpensive materials like bamboo, wood, or metal.\nWith these budget-friendly garden design ideas, you can create a visually stunning outdoor space that reflects your personal style without breaking the bank. Remember, designing a garden is about creating a space that brings you joy and allows you to connect with nature.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "These are not as grand or formal as they might sound, the Pleasure Grounds are situated on a four acre site beside the main house and adjoining the walled gardens. This area was laid out in existing woodland sometime in the 19th century with gravel paths, box hedges and ornamental trees. It also contains a simple memorial to a member of the family who was killed by a fall from his horse in the 1830’s at the yard entrance behind the main house.\nIt has not been overly restored but the paths are open again, the giant red cedar continues to flourish and the tree fern have established themselves beside the Mausoleum walk. Ignore the old stories of Henry Jackson riding his horse through here on stormy nights and enjoy the distinctly Victorian atmosphere of the woodland paths and groves.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "What Garden Zone Is Phoenix?\nPhoenix, Arizona, situated in the southwestern region of the United States, is known for its scorching hot summers and mild winters. These extreme weather conditions make it crucial for gardeners to understand the garden zone of Phoenix in order to cultivate and maintain a successful garden. The garden zone of Phoenix falls under Zone 9b according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Hardiness Zone Map. This classification system is used by gardeners to determine which plants are suitable for a particular area based on their tolerance to different temperature ranges.\nHere are 7 frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the garden zone of Phoenix, along with their answers:\nFAQ 1: What does Zone 9b mean?\nAnswer: Zone 9b indicates that Phoenix experiences minimum average temperatures ranging between 25 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-3.9 to -1.1 degrees Celsius) during the winter months. This information helps gardeners select plants that can withstand such temperatures.\nFAQ 2: Can I grow tropical plants in Zone 9b?\nAnswer: Yes, Zone 9b provides an ideal climate for growing a variety of tropical plants. However, it is important to consider the extreme heat and dry conditions during summers, which may require additional care and regular watering for these plants to thrive.\nFAQ 3: What are some suitable plants for Zone 9b in Phoenix?\nAnswer: Some common plants that thrive in Zone 9b include cacti, succulents, bougainvillea, oleander, lantana, agave, and desert marigold. These plants are well-adapted to the arid climate and can withstand the high temperatures of Phoenix.\nFAQ 4: Can I grow fruits and vegetables in Zone 9b?\nAnswer: Yes, Zone 9b offers a long growing season, making it suitable for growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Popular choices include tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, melons, citrus fruits, and herbs like basil, rosemary, and mint.\nFAQ 5: How should I care for my garden in Phoenix?\nAnswer: Proper care involves providing sufficient water, especially during the scorching summer months. Mulching the soil helps retain moisture and protect plants from extreme temperatures. Regular fertilization and pruning are also essential for plant health.\nFAQ 6: Are there any challenges in gardening in Phoenix’s Zone 9b?\nAnswer: The main challenges in Zone 9b gardening are the intense heat, low humidity, and occasional extreme cold snaps during winter nights. It is important to choose plants that can tolerate these conditions and take necessary precautions to protect sensitive plants during cold snaps.\nFAQ 7: Can I grow grass in Zone 9b?\nAnswer: Yes, it is possible to grow grass in Zone 9b. However, due to the hot and arid climate, it is recommended to choose warm-season grasses such as Bermuda grass or St. Augustine grass, which are more tolerant of heat and drought.\nIn conclusion, understanding the garden zone of Phoenix is essential for successful gardening in this region. Zone 9b indicates the specific climatic conditions that plants must tolerate in order to thrive. By selecting appropriate plants, providing proper care, and being mindful of the challenges presented by the arid climate, gardeners in Phoenix can create beautiful and flourishing gardens.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Water LA Pilot: Panorama City\nLos Angeles faces critical challenges to ensure water security and climate resilience. Long, seasonal dry periods and droughts, as well as short periods of heavy rainfall, characterize our Mediterranean climate. Climate change is creating more extreme conditions, leading to longer dry periods and more intense storms.\nAt the same time, the urban landscape has been designed to drain rainwater and dry weather flows into the ocean as quickly as possible, failing to treat water as a precious resource. Engineers have long focused on large infrastructure projects to meet our flooding challenges and potable water needs. But we no longer have the luxury of relying on these large projects that allow us to be inefficient with the rest of our land and water. We must create a new normal that capitalizes on our invaluable local water supplies and embraces nature’s services.\nThrough a case study of a parcel-scale water management project in the neighborhood of Panorama City, within the City of Los Angeles, we explored the social, environmental, and economic impacts of retrofitting residential property into spaces of water capture, conservation, and reuse. These parcel-scale interventions helped heal the urban environment and improve quality of life.\nThe Water LA program and collaborative was launched with funding from the Coastal Conservancy, LADWP and the Rose Foundation, in conjunction with local agencies and partners. 22 households in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Panorama City were retrofitted. Participants could draw on any combination of six small-scale, low-cost, low-tech strategies. Strategies included rain grading, rain tanks, parkway retrofits, permeable paving, infiltration trenches, and greywater systems.\nThe initial outcomes indicate that if parcel-based techniques were adopted across the region, Los Angeles could reduce the rate of potable water consumption, reduce flood risk, clean streams, and increase local water supply. Hydrologic modeling data indicates that the reworked properties absorb a substantial amount of rainwater into the ground, decreasing pollution in the region’s waterways and recharging the underground aquifers.\nLearn more about our current round of Water LA here.\nThe homes retrofitted by Water LA:\nAchieved 54 gallons per capita per day\nCapture and treat an estimated 1.2 million gallons of water in a year with average rainfall\nProvide 18,175 square feet of native plants and trees for habitat, shade, air quality enhancements, carbon sequestration, and aesthetic benefits\nCost an average $5,200 per household in labor and materials", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Wednesday, April 10, 2013\nWhere have I been? I recently discovered this online gardening magazine and I can't stop reading it. Started in 2011 by two garden designers, it reminds me a little of the old Garden Design magazine, with its gorgeous photos and over the top gardens. There are articles about plants and gardens, garden books, garden tools and garden art, garden projects, and tons more. I love magazines, but I tend not to buy them much anymore. I used to get Fine Gardening and Horticulture, but I got tired of magazines piling up and so now I read Fine Gardening at the library. So this might be a good solution for me. Check it out, you'll be hooked. And it's free!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Progress @ Canehill Avenue – Lakewood, CA – Pool Demolition and Landscape Installation\nIn progress landscape install photos @ Canehill Avenue – Lakewood, CA. Note the pool took up the entire back corner of the yard: now a very usable fully customized backyard space. Check out the boulders in the 3rd photo, rockin’!!! (bad joke).", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Answer: Evergreens for informal hedges include barberry, holly, rhododendron, and azalea species. These plants are available in many heights and so by carefully selecting your variety, you can eliminate a great deal of pruning. The berries and flowers on these plants are attractive bonuses to the functional aspect of an informal hedge. You may even want to plant taller shrubs in back and lower shrubs in the front to double the sound barrier and increase the attractiveness of your hedge.\nQ&A Library Searching Tips", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Fall is a good time to enhance your garden’s potential and protect the habitat of native species.\nAssess your garden’s summer performance. Is more variety of color needed? Did some plants grow better than others? Use this information to plan for next spring.\nRake and spread leaves fallen onto the lawn into your garden as winter mulch and a source of nutrients.\nConsider additions to the garden like a small stone pile or a hardwood log (with bark intact) to provide habitat for beneficial insects to overwinter.\nPlant Spring flowering natives in fall for early spring color.\nDivide and transplant plants to expand garden for the next growing season.\nDon’t cut dead stems. Hollow stems of herbaceous plants can serve as nesting sites for native bees that are important pollinators.\nLeave leaf litter intact. Leaves that have fallen into garden can be left in place to provide leaf litter which serves as over wintering habitat for life stages of numerous insects such as bumble bees, fireflies and luna moths.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "I always enjoy quiet slow winter weekends where I can leisurely clean the leaves from azaleas and put down a nice mulch of pine straw. The pine straw holds the leaves in place to decompose, adds to the acidic PH that azaleas need, and I look forwarded to raking it up and spreading it. I use the same pitch fork that I used on my dads farm in my youth. It just feels right when I lift a fork full of pine straw--brings back memories of stacking hay, feeding cattle, and cleaning out barns. I use a pickup instead of the hay rack to haul it home.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Milkweed has become a mainstay in many gardens as more and more of us join the backyard campaign to rebuild our Western monarch population. But it takes more than milkweed to support the life of the butterfly.\nMonarchWatch recommends diversifying your milkweed patch with at least four additional nectar plants. Keep the plants cozy, but not crowded. In addition to providing food for adult butterflies, planting milkweed and nectar plants close together helps provide shelter for monarchs at earlier life stages--egg, caterpillar and chrysalis. And when your milkweed goes dormant, neighboring nectar plants can continue attracting other pollinators.\nHere's a list of native plants recommended by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Note their blooming periods, so you can choose a mix for nearly year-round color and nectar.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Landscape architects design parks and the outdoor spaces of campuses, recreational facilities, private homes, and other open areas.\nLocated in central Wisconsin, Graziano Gardens is a specialty garden center and landscaping company dedicated to providing every customer with solutions, …\nCommercial Lawn Maintenance Albany, Mo Contents The real yellow pages Residential customers. call today for Services feltham including photos Has top rated lawn Facility Maintenance USA’s website. Find information on the different nationwide facility maintenance services that the company offers to clients. Find internships and employment opportunities in the largest internship marketplace. Search paid internships and part time jobs to\nSmall Garden Landscaping Showell, Md Contents Browse through several clever Through several clever and unique And unique landscaping ideas find all the browse through several Best front and Ideas for small backyard landscape browse through several clever and unique landscaping ideas, … raised garden bed, a new deck, and a play area for their small child. Home Garden Landscaping Richards,\nSchalow's Nursery and Garden Center is a full service residential and commercial landscape design and installation company in Central Wisconsin.\nResidential Landscape Service | Home Landscaping | Schalow's … – We offer complete residential design, installation, and maintenance, … of 2015, a Stevens Point family had an ambitious vision for a new outdoor living area, …\n– Wisconsin Landscaping & Garden Center llc. – Home – FacebookWisconsin Landscaping & Garden Center llc. – 41 E Adams St, Lake Delton, Wisconsin 53940 – Rated 5 based on 21 Reviews \"So much fun when they offer…\nEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.\nList of Home & Garden businesses in Portage County Business Council, Inc.\nRAO Bulletin Update 1 December 2006 THIS BULLETIN UPDATE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: == NORAD Santa Tracking —– (51st Year)\nFind Five-Star Rated Landscapers At HomeAdvisor. Get Free Bids Today!\nDown to Earth Garden Center is a spa for the senses, composed of a garden center, café, country store, and complete landscape and lawn care services. … The outdoor antiques, rustic sculptures and architectural elements help you slowdown …\nBest Lawn Care Services Woolwich, Me Contents Clever and unique and unique landscaping Play area for their Homeowner reviews from 5 Best lawn carefind lawn care services now. connect Search 82 Woolwich, ME gardeners and lawn care services to find the best gardener or lawn care service for your project. See the top reviewed local gardeners and lawn care services in\n– Local Landscaping Service – Get Up to 4 Quotes TodayFree Landscaping Cost Estimate. Get Up to 4 Quotes Today!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "It grows to around 120cm high and 50cm across, with fern-like foliage. The leaves are linear, pinnate, lobed and serrated, hairy and rough. Flowers are produced on stout stems that end in large ~13cm complex corymbs full ofsmall gold-yellow flowers from June to September.\n3 mature Alba foxglove plants. These plants have been grown from seeds planted in april of this year and are ready for transplanting ready for flowering. These plants are slug snail, rabbit and deer proof and will grow in any soil.\nMonkey Puzzle Tree 3 litre Pot Araucaria araucana. Araucaria araucana is the national tree of Chile A very hardy tree that will grow in the far north of Scotland. (Monkey-puzzle) is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria.\nThe flowers are a fabulous crimson-purple colour, adding a fantastic splash of colour wherever they are planted in your garden. As an added bonus the flowers are scented unlike many other perennial plants.\nBuxus Sempervirens Box Plants. 20cm tall. Small tufty yellow flowers appear from late winter. Slow growing and shade tolerant. Box has traditionally been used for topiary work. Trim August or September.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A clump forming evergreen perennial which provides fantastic Winter colour in the garden. Leathery, dark-green marbled leaves. From late Winter to late Spring, sturdy stems bear large, cup-shaped, bright white flowers flushed with hints of pink and green. Petals are beautifully edged with a dark purple. Blooming from December into early Spring, they bring a splash of colour to the Winter garden. Position in heavy fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Shelter from strong, cold winds. Height and spread (approx) - 60 cm x 40 cm.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Just two miles from Ullswater, the sheltered Dalemain House Gardens, are a haven of tranquillity. A must visit Garden\nA truly magnificent landscape garden most of which has been created in the 20th century, at the rear of Dartington Hall.\nOnly 28 miles from Edinburgh, Dawyck is an historic arboretum with impressive conifers, some over 40 metres tall.\nDeene Park gardens has long borders, old fashioned roses, specimen trees and pleasure walks, another great garden for you to visit\nDenmans Garden is a great contemporary garden originally designed by the late John Brookes\nDirleton Castle garden existed here from the time the castle was built in the early 1200s.\nDoddington Hall has five acres of romantic walled and wild gardens including a Kitchen Garden growing vegetables for the popular Farm Shop and Restaurant.\nWith a tea room serving delicious home made cakes, scones and lunches, and special events throughout the year, Doddington Place Gardens is well worth a visit.\nThe Dorothy Clive Garden is intimate and informal with lovely views over the Shropshire hills\nDown House and Gardens the former home of Charles Darwin is a great place for a day out\nDriftwood is the smallest garden on our guide at just 112ft by 40ft. It is a really special place.\nDrummond Castle Gardens. One of the finest formal gardens in Britain\nThis 17th century House, Dudmaston has delightful gardens which are a mass of colour in the Spring.\nCome and visit Dunge Valley, a beautiful garden in the rolling Pennine hills, likened to a mini Bodnant.\nThis lovely early Georgian House, Dunham Massey, is surrounded by parkland and gardens.\nThe walled garden at Dunninald Castle is planted with traditional mixed borders, vegetables, fruit trees and greenhouse.\nDunster Castle and gardens is in beautiful setting close to the sea and Exmoor.\nIsle of Skye,\nDunvegan Castle and Gardens on the Isle Skye are not to be missed\nAn exceptionally interesting and enjoyable garden' (Noel Kingsbury, The Garden).\nThe amazing Dyffryn Gardens - one of the largest restorations of the 21 Century - originally designed by Thomas Mawson\nDyrham Park near Bath is a wonderful place to visit any time of year with a colourful winter garden", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Sunrise Village Multipurpose Center\nLocation: 2240 NW 68th Avenue, Sunrise, FL\nCompletion: October 1, 2008\nClient: City of Sunrise 10770 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, FL\nClient Contact: Robert Romeo\nNew 18,148 SF Building includes a gymnasium, classrooms, adminstration offices, plaza area, parking lot, sidewalks, fencing, site lighting, landscaping, irrigation, site furnishings, playground and shade structure.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "We partnered with Sunset Magazine for their 2016 Bay Area Id...\nAdd texture and visual appeal with these water-wise plants!\nYou can create a dramatic border based almost entirely on co...\nTry these plants in the Pacific Northwest to make a big impa...\nSunset Western Garden Collection®\nSunset Western Garden Collection® is a trademark of Sunset Publishing Corporation and is used under license.\nSunset Western Garden Collection — Another Horticultural Innovation from Plant Development Services Inc.\nSite designed and managed by Optera Creative\n©2020 SUNSET WESTERN GARDEN COLLECTION", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Victoria Square is ready to resume its reign as one of Christchurch’s premier public places.\nThe earthquakes left the picturesque square in a poor condition but after a 13-month restoration project it is back to its former glory.\nToday it was officially re-opened by Acting Mayor Andrew Turner.\nDuring the re-opening event the colourful Bowker Fountain – Australasia’s first illuminated electric fountain – was switched on by Jane Stace, a descendent of Henry Bowker, who provided the funding for the fountain back in 1931.\n“Victoria Square was a much-loved public space before the earthquakes and I’m delighted to have the honour today of re-opening it. It is a beautiful asset for the city and the people of Christchurch,’’ says Cr Turner.\nThe restoration of Victoria Square has been led by Crown company Ōtākaro Limited, in collaboration with Christchurch City Council and Matapopore on behalf of Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu.\nSome 170,000 pavers in Victoria Square have been replaced and the underground services and lighting upgraded to improve its safety and accessibility.\nA new punt stop has also been built opposite the Town Hall.\nŌtākaro Chief Executive Albert Brantley says it is rare to be part of a construction job where the aim is not to change much at all.\n“The layout of Victoria Square’s paved and grassed areas is just as people will remember it. Heritage monuments like the Queen Victoria and Captain Cook statues and the floral clock remain in their prominent locations.\n“This was done in response to considerable public feedback on the future of Victoria Square before the work started,’’ Mr Brantley says.\n“Victoria Square will now tie in seamlessly with the river promenade that’s under construction and put the best of Christchurch on show for those visiting the neighbouring Convention Centre.\"\nVictoria Square is a place of special significance for Ngāi Tūāhuriri.\nIn pre-European times it was recorded as the site of Puari, a Waitaha pā which stretched along the banks of the Avon/Ōtākaro river, close to Victoria Square – and this stretch of river has always been an important mahinga kai site for Ngāi Tahu.\n“The concrete and brass Kanakana table is a beautiful riverside addition to Victoria Square. It’s a place where large groups can gather to share a meal and it acknowledges the rich history of the area as a traditional food gathering place,” says Mr Brantley.\nThe restoration of Victoria Square and the repair and upgrading of the adjoining sections of Colombo Street and Armagh Street has cost around $12.7m.\nThe road works will be finished next month.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "More to explore:\nAlready have an account?\nLog in now\nBrick and pea gravel in this potager garden\npea gravel and stones outside raised bed\nLavender, Boxwoods and Pea Gravel\nherb garden, gravel and brick\nbluestone, pea gravel and brick\nGarden Brick and gravel paths\npeas,green peas,english peas,sugar snap peas,garden peas,vegetable garden,growing vegetables,raised bed garden,garden,gardener,gardening,supporting peas in the garden,supporting green peas,pea vines,how to grow peas\nVegetable gardens. lined with bricks. stone - gravel paths.\npea gravel paths", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Our Horticultureist does everything for management, care, removal and planting of trees. We are specialised in all of this and have a good background knowledge of the species of trees and the pests and diseases that trees can succumb too. CBG uses specialised equipmentand tools which are all certified and tested to use and buy from a specialised patent companies.\nCantt Board Gujranwala is maintaining one nursery in AOR of CBG, Seasonal Plants (flowering),Evergreen plants & trees,Pilkhan,Bakain,Sheesham and Ficus are being produced in the Nursery.\nAll sub-tropical trees & shrubs i.e Alstonia, Amaltas, Sukhchain, Lagerstroemia, Muraya, Jacaranda, Jetropha and Neem are highly suitable for Cantt environment and some temperate region plants are also successful under intensive care like Pines and Chinnar etc.\nCantonment Board Gujranwala has Planted around 8000 Saplings along different roads and parks in CBG Area\n|6||M Hassan Road||-----||----||---||100||05||----||----|", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Chalky, Loamy, Sandy. Soil type. Magic Carpet grows in a neat, low mounded form that is great for a foundation planting. Creeping thyme ground cover is only 2 - 4 inches high, and it spreads and flowers for most of the summer. In literature. In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant of 0.4m after 2-5 years. While they do not attract a large number of pollinators, I have seen bees and flies on them. He returned my phone call very quickly, arrived exactly on time and did an outstanding job cleaning our carpet and throw rugs. New growth is a nice bright rosy red. Soil drainage. Your email address will not be published. All Rights Reserved. Plants shipped with great care! Bursting out in color, Spiraea japonica Magic Carpet 'Walbuma' (Japanese Spirea) is a low-growing deciduous shrub with brilliant red leaves in spring, maturing to golden yellow as the summer progresses. All rights reserved. These plants will have a lot more details displayed including an image. Chalky, Loamy, Sandy. In late spring to early summer, flat sprays of small bright pink flowers grace the tips of its branches. Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet' (Snapdragon 'Magic Carpet') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years. here for contact details to report to the relevant Japanese spireas are known for their flowers and low maintenance. We have a full online store listing hundreds of our most popular trees, flowers, shrubs, and garden items! They bloom on this new growth. Magic Carpet spirea does not require pruning after its blooming period, but pruning at that time helps maintain a neat appearance in the vigorous grower. Creeping Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum Magic Carpet) - If you have a stepping stone path or a flagstone patio, growing Magic Carpet seeds is a great way to add lovely, low-growing thyme to the walkway and patio crevices. Spiraea 'Magic Carpet' plants are weather resistant, and especially tolerant of drought. Click Its mounding growth habit is great for filling in bare spots or covering up exposed lower branches of larger plants. Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet' is: Evergreen, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Red in Summer; Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow in Autumn, Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions. Magic carpet spirea magic carpet spirea a compact shrub just 2 to 5 ft high. Get expert info and easy to follow monthly care reminders for the plants in your garden by signing up for a free Shoot account. Traveling or importing After doing maintenance for 15 years, I can say that spireas are very easy to care for. Click They do sometimes get bacterial leaf spots, but this is aesthetic only. You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thri… Magic Carpet Spirea Care. Magic Carpet spirea is the Plant of the Week and is a household name in the nursery business. Soil pH. This Spirea has all season interest and will look great in your garden. A full sun lover, this plant is best grown in moderately fertile, average to dry, alkaline to neutral, well-drained soils. Fall color is bright red to russet and holds late into fall. The Magic Carpet Spirea is a new compact selection with new red growth, which changes to a dark green color. This new variety is extremely early to bloom and is durable enough for high traffic areas, along garden paths or between pavers. It is a low-maintenance shrub that blooms pink in late spring and early summer – Paul Kiekhaefer, Landscape Designer at Grimm’s Gardens. Can be used in between stepping stones … Low spreading habit is ideal filler or groundcover. If you want a color show all season long, try this easy care rounded plant. Genus Spiraea are deciduous shrubs, sometimes suckering, with simple leaves and short racemes, panicles or corymbs of small, 5-petalled white or pink flowers in spring or summer Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet' (Snapdragon 'Magic Carpet') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread Thanks for your patience. To be kept under consideration in light of a review of the EU listing. Magic Carpet Spirea will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant. by dcamp on June 24, 2006 12:30 AM Good Morning, I planted 4 Magic Carpet Spireas this spring. https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/japanese-spirea, Magic Carpet is a small shrub that opens up with red leaves in spring that mature to a bright, golden-yellow. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. to your lists, login to your account or subscribe. Plant number: 1.515.480 This is a low, creeping variety, the foliage is dark green, smothered by bright magenta-pink flowers in early summer. A member of the buckwheat family, it comes from the Himalaya mountains of Asia. Pest of mainly ornamentals and vegetables; present in the UK; and covered by the EU listing of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. Japanese Meadowsweet, Japanese Spirea, Magic Carpet™ Spirea. Grimm’s Gardens is a full-service garden center in Hiawatha, Kansas with a wide variety of products and also features an arboretum and u-pick garden. Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU. They grow best in full sun but will handle part shade just fine and are drought and heat tolerant. To maintain the attractive shape of ‘Magic Carpet’ Spirea, you will have to prune it regularly. It requires full sun to bloom at its best. To add ? Mike with Magic Carpet Care is great!! Magic Carpet grows 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide at its fullest. Magic Carpet Plant Care. After the last blooms expire, shear off the tips of the stems just below the spent flowers. invasive risks. Care and Maintenance; PlantHaven. Covid 19 Lockdown. A fantastic shrub for beginners and ideal for small gardens. Tolerates partial shade. 'Magic Carpet' _ 'Magic Carpet' is a herbaceous perennial often grown as an annual with deep green, lance-shaped leaves and short, upright racemes smothered in pink, orange, red and yellow flowers from the summer until the first frosts. The deep pink flowers are borne in profusion. He also gave me a quote … Plant in free-draining soil in full sun or light shade. exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. They bloom on this new growth. They were doing beautifully. After doing maintenance for 15 years, I can say that spireas are very easy to care for. Plant number: 1.515.480 There are a great many selections of Thyme grown in gardens, all of them with edible leaves and some degree of fragrance and flavor. account. ©2004-2020 Shoot Limited. You'll love how easy it is to grow this little shrub. You can buy Magic Carpet online at our webstore. To become a Shoot member visit the main Shoot website. plants in your garden. Magic Carpet Spirea is a low maintenance high return Summer blooming shrub. authority. We take care of all your Carpet Cleaning needs within the surrounds of Cape Town, Helderberg, Stellenbosch. This October Magic introduction to the Southern Living Plant Collection is named for its bushy, spreading habit. Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and Plant Care Icons: Plant Buying Guide: Plant Index: Encyclopedia: Cookies! Cultivation. This mounding shrub is a garden favorite for those wanting low maintenance. My search for carpet cleaners is over; I'm sticking with Magic Carpet Care. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. 30° to 35° F Magic Carpet Yellow Mecardonia has bright yellow blooms that shoot up straight from the foliage. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. Learn more about Monrovia plants and best practices for best possible plant performance. Acid, Alkaline, Neutral General Description. https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun. Synonyms Spiraea 'Walbuma' . Operation Magic Carpet was the post-World War II operation by the War Shipping Administration to repatriate over eight million American military personnel from the European, Pacific, and Asian theaters. Antirrhinum majus 'Magic Carpet' (Snapdragon 'Magic Carpet'). SPIRAEA japonica 'Walbuma'(MAGIC CARPET®) Plant Common Name. Suspected outbreak? If you were to walk into almost any nursery and ask for Magic Carpet, they would know what you want. Welcome to Magic Carpet Care. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. here for contact details to report to the relevant Shoot is Cultivation. Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: Magic Carpet Spirea is a deciduous summer blooming shrub. This plant exhibits lime colored leaves and pink flowers in the summer. Height and Spread: 60cm (24\"). Another great plant pick from Blooming nursery. The luminous foliage turns rich russet red in the fall. Make sure you … Magic Carpet Spirea Gardening Reference » Gardening in 2006 « Prev thread: Madonna lillies| Next thread: Magnolia Tree » Back to Thread index. Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet' (Japanese spirea 'Magic Carpet') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years. Other common names Japanese spirea Magic Carpet . QUALITY CARPET CLEANING. Magic Carpet Spirea has beautiful light lime green foliage with new growth that is a fiery red color. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. https://www.grimmsgardens.com/shop/, Your email address will not be published. If you select any attributes with or without a plant name, you will see a much narrower selection of results taken only from the old RHS Plant Selector database. I will often cut them again by half in July for a flush of new growth and blooms. Suggested uses. It is a delightful shrub to add to any landscape! Family. Magic Carpet® spirea is a vibrant flowering deciduous shrub originates from Japan and China. Poor soil, salt and drought tolerant. Note: We are working to update our ratings. other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This plant matures to be around 18 inches tall and wide. Please read \"Don't risk it\" advice here. Or come to our garden center at Nebraska City or outside Hiawatha, KS. The flowers on these shrubs are bright pink and bloom on new wood. The pruning should be done annually in late winter or early spring, when the plant is dormant since this variety produces flowers on new wood. Copyright © 2020 Grimm's Gardens. I will often cut them again by half in July for a flush of new growth and blooms. This increases the chances of Early spring flowers are pink and cover the plant over a long period. Our Botanical team are working hard to … working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of The flowers are very showy when planted in masses. Magic Carpet Spirea (Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'), is a colorful, rounded shrub that fits almost anywhere in the landscape. Wipe down your hand pruners with a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water, disinfecting the tool and prevent the spread of plant diseases. To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account. Noteworthy Characteristics Spiraea japonica , commonly called Japanese spirea, is a dense, upright, mounded, deciduous shrub that typically grows 4-6’ tall with a slightly larger spread. Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other Suggested uses. Bright gold foliage is accented with striking red leaf tips. Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife. Magic Carpet Spirea Magic Carpet Spirea is a very compact shrub with rosy pink flowers in early summer. Magic Carpet™ features a semi-mounding habit that is eye catching at retail. Excellent ground cover or filler between stepping stones , where it releases its fragrance when trodden on. Re-blooms if deadheaded. There is increasing movement of plants and It deserves to be more widely grown for the carpet it creates over rolling terrain. Magic Carpet has no insect pests here in the Great Plains or Midwest. In autumn, foliage changes to russet tones that retain their beauty to the holidays. Monrovia's Magic Carpet™ Yellow Mecardonia details and information. Well-drained. Plants can be aggressive self-seeders, and have escaped gardens and naturalized in many areas of the eastern U.S. Plants will also spread in the garden by suckering. Because it is both frost and heat tolerant, it is an ideal season extender for early and late sales. https://nubbyplants.blogspot.com/2012/06/spirea-magic-carpet.html connect with other gardeners. One of the stories in the One Thousand and One Nights relates how Prince Husain, the eldest son of Sultan of the Indies, travels to Bisnagar (Vijayanagara) in India and buys a magic carpet. to your plant lists. The foliage of this spirea turns gold to dark orange in the fall. During the growing season, this plant’s foliage will provide significant eye appeal to your landscape. PLANTING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS Spirea x bumalda 'Magic Carpet' - Plant Patent #9363 . This is a low, creeping variety, the foliage is dark green, smothered by bright magenta-pink flowers in early summer. Call us now on 082 894 1117. Magic carpet plant, a nonhardy creeping plant, makes a lovely ground cover for sun or shade. When planted in mass, this beauty forms a carpet of dark green foliage with unique, heavily-frilled, double pink flowers in fall. Family Rosaceae . Cut back as much as one-third of each stem's length if the plant appears unkempt or overgrown. Botanical Name. It can be used in borders, shrub beds, foundation plantings, or in massing. This pretty shrub is actually one tough little plant. We Have a Essential Service Permit to provide urgent and essential work. 2000 MI Grower’s Choice … authority. https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/japanese-spirea. Get started now. Required fields are marked *. Award-winning three-season dwarf shrub that offers vibrant foliage and flower color. A new garden annual caught my attention this season, a plant from Sakata Seed Company called Mecardonia ‘Magic Carpet Yellow.’ This little trailing plant only grows about 4 inches tall but has flowered non-stop from early spring when it was planted and continues to bloom during the … They spread slowly by rhizomes and seed, but seedlings are easy to pull out. You can cut them to the ground every year, or every other year and they will grow back 18 to 30 inches. Rosaceae. Soil drainage Enter your details below and click 'Subscribe' and you'll have a free Shoot account. plants? You can cut them to the ground every year, or every other year and they will grow back 18 to 30 inches. To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account. Plant in free-draining soil in full sun or light shade. Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe. 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{"text": "Pruning Shrubs Gone Wild: Part 2\nSharpen up; Pruning season is only weeks away\nIf your once-lovely shrubs have become more beastly than beautiful, there’s hope in your shears. An overgrown landscape of azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies, boxwood, yews, viburnums, forsythia, weigela, buddleia, cherry laurel or cotoneaster can be salvaged with judicious pruning.\nPlants that have been sheared repeatedly over the years to contain their size have most likely developed a dense canopy of foliage on the outside with branches that appear dead on the inside. If the plants have been growing well, they will recover quickly as soon as growth resumes in the spring.\nOn the other hand, if the plants have appeared cholortic yellow-green leaves and with poor growth it is unlikely that these plants can be helped by pruning. You should plan to remove them.\nIf you are not overly concerned about the immediate appearance of your landscape, begin pruning in early March. Follow different rules for different species.\nFor andromeda, azaleas, boxwood, Japanese hollies and mountain laurel, remove all branches smaller than a pencil in diameter. Yes, you’ll be sacrificing some of the azalea bloom, a sure sign that spring has arrived. But the blossoms delay spring growth, so don’t wait until after the azaleas have flowered if you want your plants to recover quickly. Prune severely just before flowers open to gain two to three weeks of growth.\nFor cherry laurel, yews and Chinese, English and American hollies, remove all branches smaller than a dime in diameter.\nFor abelia, forsythia, weigela and viburnums, remove all rough-bark-covered stems as close to the ground as possible. This will stimulate new stems to grow from the base of the plant. These species produce their best flowers on young vigorous stems.\nDon’t be afraid to prune. Pruning is a rejuvenating practice like daily exercise for the human body. Properly pruned plants perform better in the landscape than neglected plants. Try it: Your plants will like it.\nAsk Dr. Gouin your questions at [email protected]. All questions will appear in Bay Weekly. Please include your name and address.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Quick Start Guide\nDig A Hole\n3 Gallon Plants: Dig 24\" wide x 9\" deep\n1 Gallon Plants: Dig 12\" wide x 7\" deep\nAdd Compost (Optional)\n3 Gallon Plants: Add 1 shovel of compost and mix in\n1 Gallon Plants: Add one-half shovel of compost and mix in\nPlace plant gently in the hole, green side up\nFill the hole with soil\nSpread a 2\" layer of mulch around the plant\nComplete Beginner's Guide\n- Pick a great home for your plant. Double check our plant description to make sure the spot you've chosen has the right amount of sunlight, space to grow, soil moisture, etc. If you'd like a little extra help with this, read Right Plant - Right Place: Tips for Low-Maintenance Gardening.\n- Dig the hole. This will be easier than you think! While the hole needs to be wide, it doesn't need to be deep. Dig the hole 12\" wider than the rootball for shrubs and 18\" wider for trees. Dig deep enough so that 1/8th of the rootball will sit above ground. For easy clean-up, place a tarp on the ground and put the dirt coming out of the hole on the tarp. Remove any large rocks, roots or debris from the soil as you go.\n- Mix in some compost. A little organic matter will help to give the roots a good start. Mix whatever is on hand - compost, manure (not fresh), grass clippings, rotted leaves - into the dirt on the tarp.\n- Gently remove the plant from the pot and loosen the roots. This will be a snap if you water the plant a few hours before planting. If not, you can set the pot on its side and lightly tap it with the shovel. (Like tapping the lid of a jar.) Handle the plant by the root ball, not by the trunk or branches. If there are a lot of roots circling the dirt or matted at the bottom of the root ball, loosen them so that they hang more freely. It sounds scary, but you can use scissors, pruners or the side of the shovel to cut roots that are too tightly wound for you to loosen with your fingers. Don't worry - you won't hurt the plant. The idea here is to gently loosen the roots a bit so that they spread out into the soil faster.\n- Now place or gently roll the root ball into the hole, being careful not to drop the plant into the hole. The top of the root ball should be at ground level or slightly above. If the top of root ball is lower than ground level, add more soil to the bottom of the hole to elevate the root ball.\n- Almost there. Position the plant in the hole and start filling the hole with the dirt on the tarp, keeping the plant standing straight. Tamp down the soil with your hand, foot or shovel. Add a little more soil if necessary. Pull away any dirt that is piled up against the trunk or stems.\n- Spread 2-3\" of organic mulch on top of the dirt. It is best to use shredded hardwood mulch. Make a saucer around the trunk to be sure the mulch is not touching the bark. Mulching is a super-important key to happy, thriving plants. Learn more about mulch here.\n- To stake a tree: Hammer a stake into the ground about 6\" beyond the edge of the hole. Attach biodegradable rope tightly around the stake and loosely around the trunk. Remove the stakes in 6 months or in 12 months if the location is windy.\n- Water thoroughly right away. How much water and when you water depends on how big the plant is and what time of year it is. Regardless, it is important to water slowly and deeply to make sure the water moistens the whole root ball. Tips for Watering.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Architects, interior designers, and landscape architects are slated with creating spaces that enliven, inspire, are sustainable, and manageable. This correlates to helping the businesses they design to gain clients, five-star reviews, and uninterrupted flows of success.\nGreenery is one way to elevate an average space to an upscale space, much like the trees elevate the heart and mind when hiking through a forest of evergreens. However, adding greenery does little if one chooses the wrong shape of commercial planter for the planting plan.\nThe wrong shape affects both the intended design and the health of the greenery. This is why, in this article, we discuss important things to think through when choosing the planter shape and planter shape solutions to common planting plans.\nImage from Rockefeller Center. Photography by Door to Floor Photography.\nThere are a few considerations that one must look at when deciding on the right shape of planter. They are as follows:\n- The planting plan\n- The reasons for adding greenery to the space\n- The type of foliage used\nThe planting plan that is designed for these desired spaces will dictate the shape of planters required. Some reasons for adding greenery are: to divide spaces between outdoor eating areas and city sidewalks, to add interest to a bare long hallway, flake islands of seating areas, or add a point of interest to draw customers towards the check-in desk.\nTo determine the optimal shape of your planter, the type of foliage to be planted also needs to be considered. On average, most plants will need about 12 inches of soil to thrive, but for the best results, look up your specific plants to learn how long their roots grow. Then, because of gravity, the wettest part of the soil will be towards the bottom of the pot – by using a filler, you can elevate the water table to where the roots will best be able to reach the water.\nFor a larger planter suitable for a tree, for example, a typical ratio of filler to soil is ¼- ⅓ of the pot to be filler and the remaining space for soil. In addition, the stability of the planter and whether reinforcements are needed needs to be considered as well.\nImage from The Towers. Photography by Dennis Mayer.\nCommon Planter Shapes\nOther names for this common planter shape are trough, divider, box planter, and wall planter. The long linear lines of the rectangular planter are perfect for directing foot traffic, lining a boring wall of a hallway, or dividing spaces with living plants that provide needed oxygen in an interior workspace.\nAlso known as a cube planter, this geometric shape is perfect for adding interest next to the front door as a singleton or in multiples gracing a driveway. This planter shape also works as a tower in various heights to add interest to a corner or focal point in a drab concrete space.\nThis planter will either have straight sides like a cylinder or can be seen tapered. This shape can look more traditional or have more of a geometric look with straight sides depending on your specified design style. The round planter looks great all on its own next to an entrance or in a group of three to draw the eye\nUnique Planter Shape\nThe Connect Modular Planter System is best used for adding foliage to a well-designed space that requires a long, continuous planter. There are a few options for creating a green wall with the Connect Modular Planter System.\nNon-Bolted Butt-Joined Planters — For less permanent applications where planters don’t need to be bolted together, the non-bolted butt-joined planter can be used. Use this solution when complete flexibility for future design modifications is needed and requires a watertight planter and a level subbase is available.\nBolted Butt-Joined Planters — Bolted butt-joined modular planters are individual planters manufactured by our shop that are identical in size and shape as per your specifications. However, these planters have predrilled holes in the side of the planters close to the top or rim of the planter wherever there is a joint. Use this solution if the planters may need to be moved in the future, need a watertight planter, or like the look of individual planters.\nTrough Bolt-Together Planters — Trough bolt-together modular planters are a long continuous channel of planters. There are flanges or gussets below the fill-line that bolt together the planters. The bolt-together planters provide a tighter vertical joint. Typically used for permanent applications, like rooftops, to create a perimeter of foliage that is evenly spaced but is not required to be watertight.\nPlanters with Benches\nCustom planters with benches. From Westfield Valencia Mall project. Photography by client.\nAdding a sitting spot to an interior or exterior room can be done with one designed product at PureModern. We can fabricate and finish your complete design that includes not only a growing area for greenery but also a resting spot for reflection.\nCheck out the bench and planter combo designed by CORGEN for the Valencia Town Center Mall Valencia Ca. and powder-coated in weathered rust custom finish to look like COR-TEN (pictured above).\nExact Specifications — Fit the Space\nWith a rooftop application especially, a “Fit the Space” solution is needed not just in design style, but literally so when each planter is moved to its final location whether slid into position or required to fit between seating, the planter procured needs to be ‘spot on’ with its dimensions.\nOur planters can be custom made to fit your space exactly and within a ⅛ of an inch of your desired specifications or if you purchase a stock planter we ensure our measurements of our planters on our store to be a ⅛ of an inch as well. Count on PureModern to provide a product that “Fits the Space'' every time.\nIf a simple round, rectangular, or square shape is not suitable for your design, then look to the following shapes in fiberglass and aluminum. Below are a few examples that are available.\nOval Planter -\nadd this planter for a dramatic look for any restaurant looking to add greenery.\nTwisted Planter -\nNeed to add a visual punch to your drab space. You only need a few of these twisted planters if only a small budget is available.\nShop drawing 150 Charles project.\nPlanter sub-walls are manufactured without a bottom so that the existing subbase of soil can be used. The planter walls are stabilized using gussets when taller planter heights are required. This option is great for when a large open planting bed is specified, need to keep costs low, existing subbase is suitable to grow plants or trees, multiple terraces of foliage have been specified.\nAs you can see, planter shape impacts both the planting plan and the health of the greenery. However, when you consider the intended design and the type of greenery that will be used, it is easy to find a planter shape that will best fit your planting plan.\nDon’t see your planter shape represented here? When it comes to the shape specified for your planting plan, we truly can fabricate it in aluminum or COR-TEN. We can also use automotive paint to paint a fiberglass planter to your desired color. Click here to request a quote or view our custom planter page to learn more about the options.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Zelkovas transplant well but are much more successful if planted in the spring, rather than in the fall. Plant container grown stock anytime during the growing season.\nSite zelkovas in full sun. They are agreeable to almost any type of well-drained soil except sand. They tolerate a range of pH, compacted soil, pollution, and even drought, once they are established. Do not plant near where a diseased elm may formerly have been located, because while they are very resistant to Dutch elm disease, planting them in the same location as an elm that died from Dutch elm disease is just looking for trouble. Newly planted zelkovas are susceptible to wind and may need temporary staking their first year.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Purple Leaf Sand Cherry (Prunus x cistena)\nCategory: Fruit & Nut Trees\nThe Purple Leaf sand cherry tree has a lot of botanical significance. It is scientifically known as Prunus x cistena and it is classified as a member of the Rosaceae family. The most significant part of this tree is its purple foliage. The preferred hardiness zones for this cherry tree are Zones 2 to 8.\nThe Purple Leaf sand cherry grows to a height of 7 to 10 feet and has a considerable width. As it grows up, the tree assumes an oval shape and when it reaches maturity, it develops an arch shape with an open centre especially when it is not pruned.\nThis tree requires full or partial sunlight if it is to grow and blossom well. If it is grown in a place where there is too much shade, its leaves change to bronze green in color. It grows well in organically rich, moist and well drained soils.\nLeaves and Flowering\nThe leaves of Purple Leaf sand cherry tree are reddish purple in color measuring about 2 inches long. They have an elliptical shape and turn bronze green during fall. The reason behind this is that during this season, sunlight is not as strong as during spring and summer. The sun is also essential for flowering. The flowers are solitary, fragrant and white in color. They bloom during the spring period immediately after the foliage emerges. The flowering period gives way to the production of fruits that are small and blackish purple in color. The fruits mature in July and are eaten by birds.\nAfter the flowering period, the Purple Leaf sand cherry has to be pruned. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.\nThe Purple Leaf sand cherry tree is susceptible to diseases and pests. This makes it to have a short lifespan of not more than 10 years. The specific pests that wreak havoc on this tree include the borers, trunk cankers and Japanese beetles. The leaves are also affected by these pests.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Do you have a boring, dreary backyard? Do you think it lacks curb appeal? Do you just not feel like you’ve got an oasis?\nWell, guess what? You’re right, and you can fix those problems fast by creating your backyard landscaping.\nBackyard landscaping is about creating beautiful spaces perfect for spending time with family. It’s increasing the curb appeal of your home while providing a space for relaxation.\nSounds great, right? It is, so here’s how to get started:\nGet Creative With Grass, Plants, and Flowers\nIf you already have a lawn, try to add one or two more kinds of plants to enhance the look. Just make sure to be consistent in your lawn care to provide a nice base for your plants.\nYou should also research different types of plants and flowers that are native to your area and will complement one another. Select focal points such as trees, shrubs, and boulders that provide dimension and texture.\nPlant a variety of shrubs and flowers to attract wildlife and add beauty to the landscape. Place taller trees to provide shade in the summer.\nDesign a Statement Water Feature\nTo transform your backyard, with a statement water feature. This feature should be located in a visible area and you need to craft it to have an intriguing and calming effect.\nYou can use a variety of water features such as fountains, bubbling streams, waterfalls, and ponds. Then, you can incorporate vibrant and lush foliage in its circumference.\nYou can also use strategically placed rocks, wood or ceramic statues, or a strong contrasting floor in and around it. You can out dark-colored pebbles, bricks, or mulch.\nAdd a Fence\nA fence not only provides a cozy atmosphere and privacy but also creates the perfect backdrop and frame for outdoor activities. It can disguise unattractive utility boxes, a pool pump, or an unsightly view of a neighbor’s yard.\nBackyard fencing can arrest the eye for a sense of privacy and protect the space from intruders. To learn more about backyard fending and other landscaping ideas, it’s best if you can consult an expert.\nBuild a Stylish Deck or Patio\nCreating an oasis with backyard landscaping starts with building a stylish deck or patio. Choose a spot that offers plenty of natural shade or sun, depending on your preference. If you have the budget, you may want to consider a built-in barbecue or fire pit to expand your outdoor living space.\nIncorporate Seating Areas for Relaxation\nFigure out the space you have to work with and create areas for seating. For instance, choose a spot near a pool, pond, or natural garden and install several chairs.\nConsider adding a hammock, outdoor chaise lounge, or even a swing set. Soften the surroundings with cushions, blankets, and outdoor decor. If possible, place the seating in a partially shaded area where the sun won’t be so intense during the day.\nFollow Our Guide on Backyard Landscaping to Create an Oasis\nYou can use backyard landscaping to create a beautiful, tranquil oasis. From selecting plants tailored to the area to choosing the perfect furniture, there are many things you can do.\nSo what are you waiting for? Embrace creativity to get the desired atmosphere. If there’s any doubt, consult with a professional landscape designer to make the perfect backyard oasis.\nDid you find this article helpful? If so, check out the rest of our site for more.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Fredrick Law Olmstead chose well when he planted many graceful willow trees along the Muddy River in Boston’s Fens. They were a popular tree in his time, elegant and full of movement, they contributed mightily to our enjoyment of the park for well over one hundred years. The sad news is that old age and especially recent flood control projects have precipitously removed most of the willows, and their replacements, though welcome, are hardly reminiscent of Olmstead’s original naturalized plan for the Emerald Necklace. I believe there is plenty of room to repair this mistake. A summer day under the willows with a friend or a book is such a wonderful respite from the geometries of the city. The sound of the branches swaying, their golden color, gentle shade, and the oxygen enriching (and the carbon capturing) function of trees means we need to plant as many trees as possible. I think Olmstead’s willows need to be included. Details about the painting below. Enjoy!\nThank you Deborah!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Narcis bulbocodium - Daffodil\nProduct ref: U10054\nNotify me when this is in stock:\nA fascinating dwarf Narcissus with rounded, flaring cups that give it the common name of Hoop-Petticoat daffodil. This neat little daffodil is distinctly different from its larger cousins, producing single blooms on individual stems that appear above clumps of grass like foliage. Narcissus bulbocodium is perfect for growing in rockeries and alpine gardens or naturalised in lawns for a vibrant spring display. The long lasting flowers of Daffodils will light up areas which can normally be pretty dull in late winter and early spring. Supplied as an approx 13cm pot crammed full with bulbs ready to bloom.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "From simple shade structures to more elaborate and decorative statement features, a arbor or pergola can be just the thing you need complete your outdoor living space. View details\nBackyard Retreats designs and builds firewalls, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, serving the greater Houston area, Pearland, Friendswood, Clear Lake, League City, Dickinson, Manvel and surrounding areas. View details\nDiscover the endless options of outdoor concrete patio ideas. Built by Backyard Retreats View details\nOutdoor kitchens are a great way to invite your Texas indoor living space outside. At Backyard Retreats, we create custom outdoor kitchens that make outdoor entertaining a dream.\nWe can create an outdoor kitchen on your patio or deck that includes grills, EVO's, refrigerators, side burners, food preparation areas, storage, sinks, or even ice makers. Our outdoor kitchen will enhance any Houston outdoor living space while adding value to your home.View details\nDesigning an outdoor living area will not only create extra space for your family to enjoy but it is also one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. Backyard Retreats believes every project should be a reflection of our customers' tastes while blending seamlessly into the home's style.\nOur customers deserve only the best, knowing this only the highest quality building products are used. This ensures that your new addition is built to withstand weather and time. Whether you are looking to build a covered patio or outdoor kitchen...the possibilities are limitless. With your imagination and the help of Backyard Retreats your outdoor living space can become a reality.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Poolscaping—4 Ways to Make Your Pool Area Beautiful & Inviting\nIt’s almost time to open your in-ground pool for the summer. You’re planning on a big party over the Memorial Day weekend—and you want to enhance your poolscaping.\nThere are four ways to make your pool area beautiful and inviting:\n- With landscaping plants\n- With landscape lighting\n- With a patio and walkways\n- With outdoor structures.\nIn this blog, you’ll learn how a professional landscape design/build company can create a poolscaping masterpiece using these four ways.\nCreate a Beautiful Landscape Around Your Pool\nBring your pool area to life with plants, trees and shrubs! Poolscaping plant materials need to be able to handle partial to full sun, humidity, as well as splashes of chlorine, salt (from a saline pool) and pool cleaning supplies.\nAlso, you need to consider a plant’s debris, such as fruits, seed pods and leaves. Of course, you can keep your pool free from these things with a pool cover.\nWhen it comes to the wow factor in your poolscape, consider these landscape plant features:\n- Color – You want continuous color from the spring through late fall. Pines, ferns and other plants provide a cool green feel while black-eye Susans, elephant ears, hostas and daylilies add pops of color. Don’t forget mulch—it adds a finishing touch as well as adds an earth tone to your poolscape.\n- Texture – Different plants provide different textures. For example, ferns allude to the tropical feel as well as their various leaf shapes create a Zen atmosphere of calm and coolness.\n- Visual appeal – Potted palms, banana trees and birds of paradise give your poolscape that tropical island feel. Plus, they’re hardy enough to handle getting splashed with chlorine, saline pool water and pool cleaning chemicals. And yet, you’ll need a place to put your potted tropical plants indoors over the winter.\n- Longevity – You don’t want to plant new trees, shrubs and flowers every year—except for a few annuals. So, invest in plants that are well-suited to New York and New Jersey’s climate—including its cold winters.\n- Privacy – Arborvitae and other shrubs provide perfect natural screens to keep nosey neighbors or that ugly commercial building out of site while you and your family are enjoying your pool.\nIt’s best to start with native plants because they can handle the Rockland County, NY and Bergen County, NJ climate. They tolerate dry periods, the changing seasons as well as their longevity to return year after year.\nLearn how an outdoor kitchen turns up the fun in your Rockland County, NY and Bergen County, NJ backyard.\nLandscape lighting not only helps you see during a night-time pool party, but it also brings your poolscape alive at night.\nPathway lighting helps your guests see the walkway leading to the pool, while colored lights dance underwater. Your pool’s waterfall can be backlit to highlight its splendor as a backdrop to your backyard dinners.\nToday’s LED lights come in a variety of colors—including soft yellows. They also save energy and LED bulbs can last up to 18 years. You can add automatic dimmers as well as the turn on/off switch on your smartphone.\nYou don’t have to make the pool the center of your party. But you can create it as an enhancement to your outdoor entertaining.\nYour Pool Patio\nYour pool contractor might not have a clue on designing a pool patio to mesh with the rest of your outdoor living areas.\nInstead, you want to hire a landscape design/build company to create a patio that connects your poolscape with the rest of your outdoor rooms.\nWalkways, bridges and gates serve as transition pieces between your backyard rooms and the pool area.\nYou pick out the perfect material for your patio:\n- Natural stone\n- Blue- or flagstone\n- Stamped concrete\n- Precast concrete.\nYou can design a pool patio to include\n- An outdoor kitchen\n- A pool house\n- A cabana\n- A swim-up bar connecting the pool with the rest of your patio.\nRead why you need regular lawn and landscape maintenance to add curb appeal all season long.\nWhile it’s great to catch some sun and work on a tan, there are times where you want to be out of the sun. Outdoor structures make perfect shades from summer’s blistering heat.\n- An arbor – You can start plants to grow up and over your arbor to add color, fragrance and\n- A gazebo – If you’re a romantic at heart or you have your grandchildren over for a swim, a gazebo makes a great poolside structure. A ceiling fan keeps the gazebo cool to sit back and take a rest from playing in the pool. You can add landscape lighting to enjoy it at night too as well as create a romantic mood.\n- A pergola – Pergolas come in lots of varieties. You can have one built that includes automatic sun shades to add full sun protection. Or you can create a traditional pergola for a respite from the sun.\n- A pool pavilion – Add a pavilion near your pool that gives complete shade. Combine it with your outdoor kitchen by adding a dining area under the pavilion.\nA Word about Fencing\nEvery municipality requires pool fencing to keep people and animals out of your pool. And yet, you don’t need to settle for a boring one.\nInstead, at Majestic Lawn Care and Landscape, we can provide you with a variety of fence designs and colors that enhance your poolscape and meld perfectly with the rest of your outdoor living design.\nAt Majestic Lawn Care and Landscape, we’re your one-stop shop for all of your poolscaping needs.\nIf you want to renovate your boring pool area into a beautiful and inviting destination, call us today at (845) 708-2988 or at (201) 788-7191. You can also fill out our contact form to start the design process.\nLike us on Facebook!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "With the summer weather arriving quickly, many people are looking for fantastic ways to really make their yard shine. One of the ways to do this is to create a beautiful garden or do some Charlotte landscape updates with fresh greenery. Because plants come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, everyone is able to find plants that can reflect not only the beauty of nature but also their own personal styles.\nWith endless opportunities, people might be wondering how to showcase everything their yards have to offer. Here are seven easy gardening ideas that everyone should keep in mind.\nA Beautiful Summer Border: Purple Fountain Grass and Mealy-Cup Sage\nThis desirable and long-lasting summer border is fairly easy to replicate in order to be enjoyed at home. Gloriously teaming up with the vertical purple-blue spikes of Salvia farinacea (Mealy-Cup Sage) are the long arching plumes of Pennisetum setaceum (Purple Fountain Grass), which sway gracefully in the summer breeze. Both plants are drought tolerant, deer resistant, require very little care, and have won prestigious awards.\nHighly remarkable, Salvia farinacea ‘Evolution’ is the first Salvia farinacea with violet flower spikes. Blooming continuously from late spring to frost, it is also very adaptable. Perfect in a sunny spot in an annual or perennial garden, it can be grown in patio containers or ceramic pots. The deep violet flower spikes can also be cut, dried and used as everlasting flowers for bouquets, decorations, or craft projects.\nAdd Striking Colors and Graceful Movement: Rubrum\nRequiring very little care and providing striking color as well as graceful movement in the garden or patio, Pennisetum setaceum, or ‘Rubrum’, has become a real favorite among gardeners. How can you resist the spectacular, rich burgundy foliage, the exceptionally long, arching crimson plumes or the outstanding contrast provided with the surrounding plants and flowers?\nA fast grower, Rubrum typically grows in 3-5 ft tall and 2-4 ft wide rounded mounds. They are topped with soft and fluffy red-burgundy flower plumes on arching stems from mid-summer until frost. Drought tolerant and ignored by deer!\nAdd Some Structure with an Easy Shrub: Barberry (Sunjoy Tangelo)\nBarberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a thorny shrub that is a great foundation for any garden. Resistant to deer and deciduous in nature, this is a dense shrub that can tolerate drought. Requiring little water and resisting nearby wildlife, planting doesn’t get much easier than this shrub!\nFor those who are looking to make their yard glow, invest in the Sunjoy Tangelo! It is known for having a bright orange hue when it first blooms. As the season progresses, the leaves turn chartreuse on the edges, bringing a bit of character to every yard!\nThis beautiful shrub should be planted in a sunny area to take advantage of its beautiful color. This plant will grow to around three to four feet in height. In the summer, it can be easily pruned into whatever shape is desired!\nTake Advantage of the Perennial Flower: Peony\nWhen it comes to fragrant spring flowers that are easy to take care of, it is hard to beat the peony. Paeonia lactiflora is a deciduous plant that comes in plenty of color varieties; however, a fan favorite is always the double pink variety. This is a popular option both in plant borders as well as on their own.\nThese flowers are best planted during the spring or fall. Try to plant them in a sunny area that provides some afternoon shade, particularly in hot areas. Peonies need to have soil that drains well. They bloom best with some compost or organic material. Aside from this, peonies are easy to take care of and will instantly diversify any landscape border!\nDon’t Forget Groundcover: Liriope muscari\nAnyone who is looking to add some groundcover will want to check out the liriope. Liriope muscari is a groundcover that feels like a clump; however, it has foliage that resembles grass. Furthermore, it produces gorgeous, blue-violet flowers during the summer. The Big Blue variety is one of the most popular because of the instant contrast between the green and blue, which works well together.\nOne of the major advantages of this plant is that it stays evergreen during mild winters. This makes it incredibly useful both as a border and as groundcover. It is particularly useful for those who live on slopes that might be hard to mow.\nThis plant should be placed in partially shaded areas with fertile soil that drains well. It does not require much water and local animals usually leave it alone. Be sure to remove the brown tips during the winter. This is one of the easiest plants to care for.\nOrnamental Grass Options: Feather Reed Grass\nFor those looking to complete a beautiful Charlotte landscaping project that is easy to create and care for, how about adding some ornamental grass? This is where Feather Reed Grass shines. Calamagrosits acutiflora is an herbaceous grass that comes with feathery stalks that blend both red and brown. During the fall, the colors shift to a golden-brown.\nThis grass species will blend well with just about any landscaping project. The brown and red colors work well with blues, greens, and oranges. They even blend well with pink and yellow flowers. Feather Reed Grass should be planted in a sunny area. It does require moist soil; however, once planted, it tolerates drought well. It grows to around two feet high; however, the stalks can get as high as six feet.\nFinish With the Easy Shrub: Juniper\nIn the eyes of many, the easiest shrub to plant and care for is the juniper shrub. Juniperus horizontalis is an evergreen shrub that has gorgeous light green foliage that will work well with nearly any landscaping project. Furthermore, when the temperatures fall, the colors shift to a gorgeous orange tone that fits perfectly with the changing weather.\nThese junipers should be planted in soil that drains well. While fertilizer helps, it isn’t completely necessary if the soil is strong. This makes them easy to maintain. These shrubs reach about one to two feet in height; however, they will spread out several feet. This means that people don’t need to plant many of them to finish off their project.\nPlanting and Landscaping Made Easy\nFor those who are looking for easy plants to grow in your backyard, it doesn’t get much easier than this! With plants that are easy to maintain, nearly any backyard landscaping vision can come to life!\nIf you want to make things even easier, contact MetroGreenscape. Our landscaping and lawn care professions can help you develop a custom landscape design that’s beautiful and easy to care for. We’ll do all the hard work, including planting the flowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses you choose.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Pruning 15th February 2017 Maispa Developers\nPruning first find a good starting point\nA good starting point for any plant is to remove dead, diseased, or damaged stems as soon as you see them. Dead stems attract insects and invite diseases to develop.\nAlso remove crossing branches, water sprouts (vigorous upright growing shoots that form on trunks or side branches), and suckers (vigorous shoots that develop near or from below ground).\nWhy is pruning important.\nIt is essential to a plant’s health, beauty, and safety. Keep all of these priorities and a few others in mind when you prune.\nOften and corrective pruning keeps trees, shrubs, and vines healthy by eliminating some problems and preventing others. Generally, pruning encourages new growth and vigor. Removing select branches lets light and air reach more parts of the plant. The ongoing priorities of pruning are the same for any plant. Remove damaged, diseased, or dead parts. When left on the plant, these parts become a harbor for pests and disease.\nPrune with a Purpose\nOther goals with pruning are for example improving the plant one way or another. Pruning is necessary when branches create a safety issue, such as leaning precariously over a house or reaching overhead electric wires. These situations should be handled by a professional if possible. When you wish to see more flowers on roses or fruit on your trees pruning is needed. Pruning also helps reveal the colorful bark for cosmetics. And pruning prompts new colorful stems on shrubs.\nPruning can control a plant’s size, whether you have a shrub planted too close to the house, an overly assertive vine, or a shapely bougainvillea. Pruning helps maintain a plants natural form or creates a formal shape. It depends on the plant and your goal, whether you have a casual hedge of lilacs or a tidy border of boxwoods. In the long run, pruning helps preserve plants integrity and your investment in it. Remember trees, shrubs, and vines vary in their growth habits and needs for pruning. Pruning helps you get to know your plants better and prompt them to become their best.\nTo do list.\nRemoving all dead wood minimizes entry points for pests and diseases.\nEliminate diseased parts, cutting back to a healthy branch or bud.\nRemove broken or injured branches as close to the parent limb as possible.\nPruning can be dangerous. Common sense and the proper use of the right equipment will help keep you safe while pruning.\nDress appropriately for pruning, wearing long pants, long sleeved shirt, gloves, safety glasses, and nonslip shoes. A brimmed hat keeps the sun from obscuring your vision.\nKeep tools sharp and clean. Store a sharp tool in a protective sheath, if possible. Carry pruning tools with the points facing down.\nChoose a clear, still, dry day for pruning.\nIf you must prune from a stepladder, tie it securely to the tree. Keep one hand on the ladder and one hand on your pruning saw. Have someone on the ground to help secure the ladder.\nTHE RIGHT WAY TO PRUNE\nYou will avoid common mistakes when you follow these simple guidelines.\nIt is not complicated once you understand a few basic principles that will help ensure your success. These guidelines hold true whether you are pruning trees or shrubs.\nChoose the Right Tool\nAlways use clean, sharp tools. Select the right-size tool for the branch you will prune to avoid damage to the plant and the tool. Use a pruning saw on branches larger than 3 to 5 cm in diameter. Pruners work best on the smallest branches. Use loppers on branches and 3 cm or so in diameter.\nChoose the Right Time\nThere isn’t a single best time for pruning. Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees and shrubs because they are dormant and it is easier to see what needs to be pruned. Late winter pruning promotes fast re growth in spring\nSummer is the best time to remove dead branches when they stand out. Prune spring-flowering trees and shrubs right after they finish flowering in spring. Trees and shrubs that bloom during summer and into autumn are best pruned in later winter or early spring as soon as their annual growth begins. Refrain from autumn pruning because it stimulates new growth that could be killed by winter cold.\nPrune anytime: suckers; water sprouts; branches that are dead, diseased, or damaged.\nMake the Right Cuts\nHolding the thinner, upper cutting blade nearer to the trunk or main stem, make a clean cut without tearing the bark. Avoid leaving a stub, which is unsightly and provides an entry point for pests and diseases. Cut just outside the branch collar, the swelling where the branch begins.\nRIGHT TOOL Use short- or long-handled shears to cut small branches. Switch to a pruning saw for larger branches.\nRIGHT TIME Late winter allows you to see the shape of a dormant (not growing) plant.\nRIGHT CUT Prune with the blade held next to the branch collar (the swelling where branch meets trunk).\nDISINFECT SHEARS Clean shears between pruning jobs. Rub the blades with a disinfectant to prevent the spread of disease.\nIf you prune young trees it encourages strong natural forms and leads to less work for you later in their lives. There’s no need to prune a newly planted tree unless it has damaged or dead branches. Give it a year to establish itself before pruning. Over the next few years, prune annually to remove poorly positioned branches (crossing or competing) and help the tree develop its ideal form.\nEstablished trees need occasional pruning to remove dead branches. If the tree has been neglected, it may be necessary to control its size, reduce excess shade, or prevent branches from rubbing against each other, wires, buildings, or vehicles.\nAs a rule, cut no more than one-fourth of the tree’s branches in one year. If a tree needs extensive renovation, spread the task out over two or more years. Cutting more than 25 percent of any tree’s branches can compromise its viability.\nRUNED YOUNG TREE it’s easier to prune a tree when it is young. Removing a low branch allows freer movement such as mowing beneath it.\nCOMPETITIVE BRANCHES sometimes parallel or sharply angled to a main branch, competing branches weaken a maturing tree.\nCROSSING BRANCHES Limbs that cross or rub may lead to decay or death. Leave the branch that best fits the overall structure.\nWATERSPOUTS These soft, fast-growing branches often rise from the trunk\nOr large limbs, taxing the trees strength.\nSUCKERS Shoots from the trunk base or roots compromise the trees natural shape and drain its energy.\nCUTTING LARGE BRANCHES\nBig branches are best removed in steps to avoid damage to the tree or to you.\nRemove a branch too large to hold in one hand with three separate cuts, using a bow saw. Make the correct cuts using a three-step process instead of trying to do it in one cut, which can rip the bark from the tree. Also avoid leaving a stub, which will decay eventually and may become a harbor for pests.\nThe first cut should be made on the underside of the branch within 15cm of the trunk. The second cut should be made on the top of the branch\n50 m from the initial cut. Make the third cut just outside the branch collar to remove the stub. Leave the branch collar; it contains chemicals that speed the formation of callous, healing the wound.\nLet wounds heal on their own. Applying tar like wound dressings is no longer recommended. The treatment does not benefit the tree or speed healing in most cases.\nAlthough it may a take a number of years, some trees that have been pruned incorrectly can be improved. When you start to correct a poorly pruned tree, begin by looking for hidden decay in branch stubs. Prune stubs back to healthy wood.\nHappy pruning my friends", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "There are many dg landscapes for the gardener and landscape designer.\nDg landscapers use different plants and designs for different projects.\nYou can also use a garden tool such as the Zwiebel-Larsen Dg Gardener or the Grown to the Grid, which allows you to apply the landscape to a single plot.\nYou should use the latest crop protection products that will not affect the environment.\nThere are also some dg tools that are designed for certain applications.\nFor example, the ZZ Gardener will allow you to weed a garden bed, while the R&R Garden Lawnmower is designed for more aggressive landscaping.\nAll these dg products have their own benefits and drawbacks, so you can find a dg product that works for you.\nFor more gardening advice, check out our guide to garden weed removal.1.\nGardener’s herbicide Freezer weed killers are one of the most popular herbicides.\nYou won’t need a lot of herbicides for weed management, but you will need to do a lot to control weeds in your yard.\nIf you need to apply herbicides, we suggest the following:For more gardening tips, check the section called How to Gardener weed management.2.\nLawnmowers for weed controlA lawnmower can be used to clear away weeds and grasses.\nLawn mowers are available in several sizes and shapes, so they’re a great choice for beginners.\nThey can also be used for larger, more complex projects.\nFor the most part, lawn mowers can be bought in the garden or landscaping sections.\nFor most lawn mower types, the herbicide will be applied to the top of the mower, while for the herbicides in the hose, it will be sprayed to the bottom of the hose.\nFor lawnmowers, the lawn mowing tool should be a garden-grade weed control tool that is suitable for the type of lawn you want to manage.\nFor a general review of lawnmowing, check our guide on lawnmow tools.3.\nSpray irrigation water from a hoseA spray irrigation water hose is an inexpensive and easy way to water your lawn.\nThe spray hose is made of an air-tight hose that can easily be changed out and replaced.\nThis type of hose is also used to fill water pipes, which are often used to provide irrigation water for small gardens.\nIf your lawn is more complex than a small garden, you can also purchase spray-irrigation-only water lines.\nSpray-irradiated water lines can be purchased from garden supply stores or online.4.\nPlant a lawn that you can plant and growA garden can be divided into several different sections.\nThis is because the design and landscaping of a garden depends on how it is managed.\nHere are some things to consider when choosing the best garden to plant and cultivate:1.\nYour budget for the garden1.2) The type of garden3.\nGarden area and density4.\nGarden landscape designThe types of gardens you plant will vary from area to area.\nSome gardens can grow up to 10 acres and others can only grow a single-acre plot.\nThere is a general rule that the bigger the garden, the more space you’ll need.\nThere’s no limit to the amount of space you can grow in a single garden.\nBut, in order to achieve this, you’ll have to take the following steps:1) Build a garden plan2) Determine the layout of your garden3) Design your garden4) Choose the size of your backyard5) Make sure you’re not going to overload your garden with weeds and other plantsThe best way to make sure your garden is organized is to set up a garden design.\nThis will help you find the most suitable landscape, which will allow your garden to grow and flourish.\nYou’ll want to determine the size, type, and layout of the garden.\nFor this, it’s important to determine how many plots you want, how many trees you want (or don’t want), how much space you want for your plants, and so on.\nIt also is important to decide how you want your garden landscaped.\nFor instance, some people think that a big garden should be planted along the edges, while others prefer to plant it in the middle.\nYou need to determine what type of landscape you want and then decide how many spaces you want each plot.\nFor each plot, you should select the best landscape, and you should then determine how much planting space you need.\nFor your garden, choosing the right landscape is a matter of taste.\nIf you are going to be growing vegetables and herbs in your garden or yard, then it’s a good idea to choose the right landscaping to help you achieve the right balance between the garden and the backyard.\nThe best way is to make a plan of your house and garden.\nThen you can decide how much garden space you will want", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "In that, garden arches give a central attraction to any garden entry point.\nGarden arches give a decorative support for the plants like rose, clematis, honeysuckle, etc to climb.\nThese garden arches also provide your garden entrance and pathway an ideal look.\nThe arch with a frame that is covered with cedar on three sides will furnish your garden more effective and creates a sense of some enthusiasm to know what is there beyond.\nHow to maintain the garden arch?\nBefore ordering arches for your garden, consider the size of the arch. The size of the arch should match your garden. After selecting the size of the arch, now consider material of the arch.\nAlmost all the arches are made of robust because they are mainly designed to hold the plants. Rustic arches should be pretreated against corrosion and decay.\nArches made of steel with plastic coating are also very durable, but after few years, the plastic coating will deteriorate and can lead to corrosion of the main frame. Well-primed painted steel or aluminum arches will last longer.\nNow, the most important thing is to build the arch. Build the permanent arches strongly and dig in well such that the arch should withstand the Canterbury nor-west winds.\nThen select your desired plant from roses to clematis. Now, plant your desired climber against four uprights of the arch. See to it that the plants are not growing too large and overwhelming each other and the arch.\nThere are different types of garden arches that give a pleasant look to your house lawn.\nTypes of garden arches\nWhite vinyl garden arch does not need painting, sealing, or staining. It gives an exceptional look to your garden. It also does not fade in any type of weather.\nGothic garden arch also gives a fantastic look to your garden if you would like to climb roses or clematis climbing plants.\nThere is a new type of garden arch with leaf design, which brings a focal point to your garden.\nRoman garden arch with wings made of vinyl arbor gives a classic look to any ordinary yard with its traditional styling and wing extensions.\nMake your garden even more attractive by the garden arch of your choice with grass paths that leads to the lawn. The climbers around the arch give fabulous look to your home garden.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Damaged and dying tree replaced with beauty by Jillian’s Group LLC\nOur customer from Staatsburg New York had a large dying and damaged maple tree in the center island of their drive way. They lived the tree however investing in remodeling their home the risk of keeping it was too high. Jillian’s Group LLC suggested replacing it with an ornamental tree to keep the hazard down over time and bring beauty to the property.\nWe entered the property and proceeded to take down the large maple tree piece by piece protecting the customers home and driveway. One chunk of wood could destroy their driveway or front porch. Slowly disassembling the tree to breve tree damage we brought the tree to the ground.\nWe proceeded to clear the stump through grinding. Clearing and removing the debris we brought it down as low as we could with the situation at hand. Following clearing out the hole we brought in fresh top soil to give the new Cut-Leaf Japanese Maple Tree a fighting chance. Positioning the tree, building its soil base along with fertilizing it we were able to get it established. We followed up with black mulch to emphasize the beauty of the tree and will return in about 3 weeks to feed it Bio-Stimulate to help its roots take hold before the winter months.\nFrom tree removals to planting of new trees and shrubs Jillian’s Group LLC has you covered on all your Tree Service needs. All you need to to is give us a call for a FREE estimate and consultation!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Volunteers planting trees in Oklahoma City neighborhood park\nReleaf Tree Recovery: Planting New Trees\nSignificant storm damage this past winter destroyed much of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area tree canopy. Committed to adding and improving green spaces throughout our community, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is inviting neighborhood associations in the Oklahoma City metropolitan tree canopy area to apply to receive new trees for succession planting.\nTrees have been awarded to neighborhoods that plan for succession planting in ungated portions of their neighborhood frontage, medians, greenbelts and parks.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Council wished to produce Environmental Interpretive Signs to provide cultural and environmental education opportunities within Hunts Creek and Seville Reserves. The interpretive content is targeted towards residents and visitors.\nDate: June 2018\nService: site visit, signage plan, research material, develop themes, write content, design signage (considering the newly developed templates provided by council), signage manufacture and installation\nSpecs: 10 environmental interpretive signs – 800mm wide x 600mm high\nClient: City of Karratha\nThe City of Parramatta Council acquired Hunts Creek and Seville Reserves from Hills Shire Council during the Council amalgamations of 2017/8. The reserves contain important landscape features (Balaka Falls and sandstone caves), endangered ecological communities and threatened flora and fauna species. They also have rich cultural heritage value from the perspective of Aboriginal occupation and subsequent European land use which the council wished to convey to residents and visitors..", "label": "Yes"}
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It is important to understand that the total cost will depend on the luxury lawns Babylon NY products installed and the full installation work if you are not installing the grass yourself. Most real grass areas and gardens artificial display grass Aurora CO can be expensive and time consuming to maintain. Artificial grass provides a perfect baseball artificial turf Sacramento CA lawn without the need for mowing irrigation or grass pests and diseases. Your new grass product artificial display grass Aurora CO offers a revolutionary surface that can give you the lawn you want without the duties and responsibilities. Mowing grass is a tng of the past when you replace your real grass with waterless grass synthetic lawn grass. 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{"text": "Sometimes, there is a simple reason an area doesn’t drain well. Construction debris under the soil may be causing water to stand in place. Or, there could be a layer of “hard pan,” a hard layer of soil. Or, maybe your soil needs more organic material. Luckily, there is an easy way to test your soil’s drainage. Here are the steps:\n- Dig a hole 1′ wide by 1′ deep where you want to test the drainage\n- Fill the hole completely with water. Allow it to drain completely.\n- Refill the hole and measure the depth of the water.\n- Wait 15 minutes. Re-measure the depth of the water.\n- Subtract the second measurement (step 4) from the first (step 3) to determine how much water has drained.\n- Multiply this number by 4. This is the amount of drainage in one hour.\nWhat does this mean? Well, it’s like the Goldilocks story…\nToo little: If the amount of drainage in one hour is less than 1 inch, the drainage is very poor. Unless you are planting water-loving plants used in rain gardens, most plants will die.\nToo much: If the amount of drainage in one hour exceeds 6 inches, the soil is fast draining. Plants described as “drought tolerant” such as Lewisia, Agastache rugosa, lavenders and other “Mediterranean plants” and many ornamental grasses will thrive.\nJust right: If the drainage is between 1 and 6 inches per hour, this is “just right.”\nIf you don’t have “just right” conditions, you need to make a choice. You can choose plants for the conditions or change the conditions. If you choose the latter, the best way is to add organic materials to the soil. This changes the molecular structure, frees nutrients for the plants and corrects the drainage.\nIt’s easy to add organics to your soil. Remove any undesired plants, then spread 3-5″ of compost, manure, leaves, grass clippings, peat moss, topsoil and other organic mulches to the area and turn under. The secret is to use materials, which will easily decompose to add nutrients and texture to the soil. This is also a good time to check the soil pH and correct any extreme acid or alkaline conditions.\nOne last thing, it is important that you never add sand to clay soil with the expectation of improving drainage. If you do, the small sand particles will fill in between the clay particles. The result is similar to making bricks.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The grass doesn't always have to be greener on the other side. Here's some great tips on how to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant this summer!\nA healthy lawn only needs about 1 inch of water a week to stay healthy. If you're faced with water restrictions, its important to make sure you're maximizing your lawn's ability to retain moisture with what's available. As a general rule, the most beneficial time to water your lawn in the early morning for best water absorption. Between 11am and 3pm is the warmest part of the day, so any watering done at this time will likely just evaporate before it has a chance to be absorbed. You also don't want to water at night when there isn't any sunlight as this increases the chance of your lawn producing fungi and disease.\nJune in Calgary is actually the wettest month of the year. To see if you can supplement some of your watering from mother nature, be sure to check the local weather forecast.\nIt's good to keep your grass about 3 inches tall. This will allow the grass to form deeper roots and better hold moisture, which will also make it more resistant to drought conditions. Grass which is cut too short will often dry out and die much quicker than a slightly longer grass, simply because it can't hold on to the water.\nAlso, ensure your mower blades are sharp! Similar to a shave, you don't want to dull blades ripping the grass rather than cutting it. Unlike us, grass can't get razor burn, but it is more open to diseases if it's been damaged (ripped) rather than cut.\nMix up your mowing method. Mowing in the same direction and same pattern every time has been found to compact the grass and create turf wear from the mower wheels. Try a new direction or new pattern each time you mow to prevent too much compaction.\nWith proper care, a healthy lawn should be able to repair minor damage by itself. If you have larger dead patches pop up, you can fix it by reseeding the damaged area with a mixture of grass seed and soil. Spread the mixture on the damaged area, step on it lightly to compact it, and finish the repair with water. Make sure the area stays moist until new seedlings take root, and your repair is complete!\nIf you're looking for more information about landscaping, bylaws, or more lawn care tips be sure to check out the City of Calgary's website.\nKrista Kehoe, Calgary real estate agent & REALTOR®", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Cityline Berlin Bigleaf Hydrangea\n|Soil Type||Well Drained|\n|Mature Height||3-4 Feet|\n|Mature Width||4-5 Feet|\n|Bloom Color||Blue, Multicolored, Pink, Purple|\nThe Cityline® Berlin Bigleaf Hydrangea is a hybrid from Germany that is a new and improved Hydrangea! No more drooping blooms with this new dwarf series. It is a maintenance free shrub that requires no pruning and is mildew resistant. Beautiful clustered blossoms are produced during the summer with intensely pigmented colors that eventually turn green with age.\nFeatures: The Cityline® Berlin Bigleaf Hydrangea is a compact shrub that contains intensely pigmented blooms on top of long sturdy stems. The small and compact nature of these shrubs allows it to fit in tight spaces. The colors of the tight flower heads depend upon the pH level of the soil. Acidic soil produce blue flowers, while alkaline soil produces pink flowers. As the flowers age, the petals eventually turn green.\nHow to care for your Hydrangea: Plant this Hydrangea in well drained soil and an area with partial shade. If planted in full sun, this plant will need a maintained watering schedule. Pruning is not necessary, but can be pruning immediately after flowering occurs. Prune out dead or winter damaged stems in the late winter to early spring.\nPH levels within the soil affect the bloom color of flowers. Acidic soils are grow blue flowers whereas alkaline soils produce pink flowers. Add aluminum sulfate to produce acidic soil, and lime to create alkaline soil. Begin these treatments either in fall or early spring.\nWhen planting your Cityline Berlin Bigleaf Hydrangea be sure you have the right location and conditions for your new plants to thrive. Spring and Fall are ideal times to plant Hydrangeas. Avoid planting hydrangeas in summer when temperatures are mid80s or higher.\nThe Cityline Berlin Bigleaf Hydrangea requires full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. In hot climates, hydrangeas will do best with some shade. If you have alkaline soil and want a blue hydrangea, be sure to amend your soil. To acidify your soil, amend with aluminum sulfate or elemental sulfur. If you are seeking a pink color, add lime several times per year. Keep the soil moist, but not saturated, especially in summer and in the first year after planting. Throughout its life Hydrangeas will do best with a deep watering once weekly during hot temperatures. Mulching at about 3 inches deep is highly recommended for hydrangeas. Mulching will cut back on watering needs and protect your plant in extreme temperatures. Choose a slow release fertilizer for flowering plants. Fertilize once in spring after the last chance of frost and again in early summer for best results. You don’t need to prune hydrangeas, but pruning after they are done blooming can help encourage a bushier growth and renew an older plant.\nThe best way to prevent disease and pests is by providing the appropriate care for your plants. Proper location choice, watering, and fertilization are the keys to your success. You can treat mites, scale, whiteflies, and aphids naturally with neem oil or insecticidal soap. For severe infections you can use pesticides like carbaryl, also known as Sevin. Fungal infection can be prevented by making sure the planting site has good drainage and by avoiding overhead watering. Fungal infections can be treated with a fungicide. Generally, treating fungus after infection isn't effective so if you have problems with other plants or in a prior year, treat preventatively in early spring.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Rosa 'Don Juan'\nDon Juan Climbing Rose\nWith its dark green foliage and fragrant flowers of a full, double, velvety dark red color, this upright shrub is generally grown as a vine or pillar rose.\nInformation by J.J. Neilson Arboretum\nPlanting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.\nWalls and Fences\nFind a Retailer\nAll contents of the Garden Guide © 2003,", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Owing to a shortage of gardening space in urban areas, a wall garden is an ingenious way to efficiently utilize your space. Bagbani experts can create a wall garden that will provide a new life to the walls of your house. Bagbani use plants that are suitable for interior environments and are capable of producing oxygen 24×7. Along with being a treat to the eyes, the wall garden will purify the air inside your house.\nIf you are thinking that maintaining a wall garden is difficult as compared to a traditional garden, let us assure you that it is not. Using our scientific methods, we can provide you with ways to maintain your hanging garden and keep it healthy. Contact us today and transform your living room into a ‘living room’, literally!\nDo you have less space in your balcony? Do you want to decorate your walls with beautiful plants? Do you what your corridors to become greener?\nWall garden is needed to –\n- Make corridors greener – Convert your simple walls into beautiful wall gardens and make your boring corridors interesting and full of greenery.\n- Space is constraint – If you do not have enough space to plant your balcony then, wall garden is best option for you.\n- Decorate the walls – Let the walls of your balcony compliment the rest of the greenery by the wall garden they have.\n- Maximize greenery – In today’s polluted world we need to have as much space covered with plants as we can.\n- Decorate your balcony or lawn – Decorate the walls with beautiful flowers.\nBagbani can help you with-\n- Arranging all the equipments required to plant tour wall garden.\n- Plan how to convert a simple wall into a beautiful wall garden.\n- Take away all your headache to do all the work.\n- Just call us or reach us online and we will be there at your doorstep with our team of experts to lend you a helping hand.\n- We have the best price in the whole market.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "- Inhabitat – Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building - http://inhabitat.com -\nBeautiful Glass Front Beach House Harmonizes With Indigenous Pohutukawa Trees\nPosted By Lori Zimmer On September 14, 2011 @ 12:31 pm In Architecture,carousel showcase | No Comments\nIntertwined by centuries old native Pohutukawa trees, Herbst Architects' beautiful modern beach home is a design that meshes with its idyllic surroundings. Called the Pohutukawa Beach House and located on the picturesque coast of Auckland, New Zealand, the structure brings the glory of the landscape into its large living room via glass windows.\nThe pre-existing Pohutukawa trees on the clients’ property posed a challenge for Herbst, but ended up becoming the inspiration for the design. Not wanting to clear the area or remove any trees, the architects chose to work around them. Their solution was to organize the living space into two realms: private and common.\nThe private areas became the bedrooms and garage. In order to not disrupt the trees, Herbst constructed two towers  to house these rooms, which resemble freshly sawn tree stumps. The exterior of the towers was covered with pieces of wood of varying sizes, painted a dark brown- giving a bark-like effect . Large corner-cut windows flood the bedrooms with light, but also reveal natural light colored timber to the outside, further pushing the freshly sawn tree design.\nThe main living space connects the private towers on either side and is clad with a floor to ceiling glass curtain . Inside, natural light floods in along with an envious view. The inhabitants can sit in their living room and feel as if they are amdist  the trees, as the main boughs are at eye level of the second floor living area. Wooden porches wrap around the entire façade, and are capped off by a frayed edge roof which filters light into the residence with the same effect as being naturally filtered through the leaf canopy. The simple mid-century modern furnishings do not distract from the beauty of the exterior.\nVia The Coolist \nArticle printed from Inhabitat – Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building: http://inhabitat.com\nURL to article: http://inhabitat.com/glass-front-beach-house-harmonizes-with-indigenous-pohutukawa-trees/\nURLs in this post:\n Image: http://inhabitat.com/glass-front-beach-house-harmonizes-with-indigenous-pohutukawa-trees/herbst-under-pohutukawa5/\n trees : http://inhabitat.com/cork-clad-treehouse-grows-roots-intermingles-with-the-branches/\n towers: http://inhabitat.com/sydneys-1-bligh-skyscraper-is-australias-greenest-office-tower/\n bark-like effect: http://inhabitat.com/sole-arena-thermal-spa-taps-the-natural-healing-powers-of-salted-air/\n floor to ceiling glass curtain: http://inhabitat.com/stunning-singapore-home-wards-of-the-sweltering-heat-with-cool-water-ponds/\n amdist: http://inhabitat.com/the-north-beach-residence-is-a-low-impact-green-roofed-summer-home-on-orcas-island/\n + Herbst Architects: http://herbstarchitects.co.nz\n The Coolist: http://www.thecoolist.com/pohutukawa-beach-house-by-herbst-architects/\nCopyright © 2011 Inhabitat Local - New York. All rights reserved.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Tree and Shrub Sale\nEvent Title: Tree and Shrub Sale\nDate/Time: Wed, Apr 3rd 9:00am - Sat, Apr 6th 5:00pm\nLocation: DeGraaf Nature Center\nMake a nature sanctuary where you live. Providing good nesting and sheltering sites along with native berries and seeds is essential to good habitat. Pick up pre-ordered trees and shrubs (see insert) or purchase from stock at the nature center. You can make these improvements on a corner of a small yard or on acres of land. Attracting birds and other desirable critters is fun! Order pick-up 9 to 5, Mon-Fri. and 10 to 5 on Saturday.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "1007 Bedford Avenue\nFounded in 1990, Rebuilt in 2013\nOriginally dedicated in 1990 by Mayor Dinkins as a Lots-For-Tots Playground called Family Affair Neighborhood Park, this 4,000 square foot garden was used as a playspace for many years by the Association for Black Social Workers daycare.\nAfter the ABSW daycare closed, the space was underused until it was reborn as the Whole Neighborhood Garden and rebuilt as part of the 2013 Gardens for Healthy Communities program within the Mayor's Obesity Task Force Initiative.\nWhole Neighborhood Garden construction:\nFamily Affair pictures:\nThis garden is under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks and supported by GreenThumb, the nation's largest urban gardening program. If you are interested in joining, starting, or supporting a community garden, contact NYC Parks GreenThumb.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Red Velvet Yarrow\nAchillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'\n|Description||Rich, velvety red blooms are the most fade resistant to date. Tall stalks hold the showy flat flower clusters above the ferny gray-green foliage. Easy-to-grow waterwise color for sunny borders and gardens. A wonderful addition to cut flower arrangements, fresh or dried. An herbaceous perennial.|\n|Watering||Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.|\n|Mature Size||Quickly reaches 1 ft. tall, gently spreading 5 ft. wide; blooms 3 ft. tall.|\n|Special Features||Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing|\n|Flower Attributes||Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers|\n|Landscape Use||Border, Container|\n|Companion Plants||Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)|\n|Care||Thrives in lean to average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in landscape, tolerates periodic dry spells; continue to water container plants regularly, when soil surface becomes dry. For a tidy appearance, remove spent flower stems.|\nThis Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9\nYour USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:\nYour climate may be too cold for this plant\nThis plant is not available to purchase online.\nWe no longer grow this plant. For replacement suggestions, check out the plants “You May Also Like” below.\nNo Retailers found within 50 miles of your zipcode\nMonrovia grows beautiful plants for every region\nWe have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly\n100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.\nin 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.\nWe have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "As the summer ended, it left us with gardens highly affected by the scorching heat and subsequent droughts. Now that autumn is here, it is the perfect time to put life back to your lawn with these eight simple but amazing ways.\nWe have come up with these easy methods to promote renewed lawn healths so that everyone in the UK can enjoy the approaching autumn with a green, glowing backyard.\nThey can range from simple checking the condition of your mower blades to using vinegar to tackle weeds. We will make sure that your minimal efforts will result in maximum results for your beloved garden.\nIn the research, we have concluded that there are many things that can take the green out of your grass, leaving unsightly brown patches dotted around – and the scorching hot weather is one of the biggest culprits.\nIt is always best to deal with this issue as soon as possible, particularly before the colder weather sets. Its because the lower temperature will only worsen the condition of your lawn and make it even harder to tackle next spring.\nHere are eight tips that you can easily implement, ensuring cost-effective results so we can all enjoy the last of the nice weather this year in green and healthy gardens:\nIn mowing your lawn after grasses have raised up, you should only cut the top third of the grass each time. It’s because taller grass creates more shade, holds more moisture in the soil and grows deeper roots.\nWhat your lawn missed most during the summer is, of course, water! Do not forget to water your garden since most lawns need 1-1.5” of water a week.\nThis can either come from your efforts to sprinkle or the rainfall. If the rain isn’t there to hydrate your yard, it’s on you. Also, it will be best to give your lawn more water, less frequently to promote deeper and stronger growth of roots.\nPoke holes in the lawn to improve the circulation of air and allow water and nutrients to move to the root zone. Do this because when the grass gets too thick during the summer, nutrients and water can’t penetrate the roots well, making their growth slow and weak.\nInstead of creating a pile of grass clippings, you can just allow them to stay on your garden to recycle nutrients, fertilising your lawn and reducing watering requirements. Y\nAlso, you can “brew” grass clipping tea in a big barrel filled with water and let sit for around a week. You can use this to water your lawn with nitrogen-rich ‘tea.’\nWhile re-growing your lawn, you should regularly help it do so with a slow release of granular fertiliser.\nIn cutting grass, you should keep the mower blades sharp as a dull blade. This is to just tear the grass instead of cleanly cutting it, allowing water to leave the grass blades more quickly.\nIn setting up your lawn again, it’s best to stay organic. Instead of spending too much money on toxic chemicals to tackle weeds, pour apple cider vinegar directly on them instead. The acetic acid will halt the growth of weed without damaging the soil.\nTo see whether the acidic levels of your soil could affect the growth of plants, you can simply place a sample of it into a container. Then, add a half cup of vinegar.\nIf the vinegar begins to fizzle and bubble, the soil is too alkaline, so you should add sulphur or peat moss to even out the soil’s acidity.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Your outdoor space is exactly that - YOURS! Whether you like to relax, swim, entertain, let the kids loose or provide edibles, it is your escape, your sanctuary, your personal play park, your home.\nA well designed outdoor space will encompass all your requirements whilst making the area a beautiful area to spend time in.\nMy job is to listen to you, to ascertain exactly what you want from your outdoor space and to use my expertise, horticultural and design knowledge to create an area that reflects your vision.\nEven if you don't believe that your outdoor space is of particular importance to you now, once you have an area you can enjoy I believe it will pay you back twice what you spend in dollars in a feeling of well being and contentment.\nI should also add that landscaped gardens can add up to 15% on to the value of your home!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "top of page\nFog Garden reconciles the biological and technical natures of water through an application of fogponics, which transforms a forgotten entry tunnel into Tivoli Park into a point of urban delight. Adjacent to the National Gallery, a thicket of pipes emits clouds of mist to feed translucent capsules of flowering plants. The sensory effect changes from a cascade of color and flowery scent to the rhythmic sounds of dripping to backlit walls of ice and snow.\nBIO 50: Public Water Public Space at Jakopič Gallery, Ljubljana, 18.9–7.12.2014\nbottom of page", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "In this shady backyard, a stone path meanders from the entrance to the rear entertaining space. When selecting the proper crops for every area of your yard, think about drainage and lighting conditions. Here, shade-loving crops, like hosta, hydrangea and ferns happily coexist to create a lush, blooming border that can return year after year. Learn more about fairly perennials that thrive within the shade, beneath.\nNot only can bushes offer privateness, but they can also form windbreaks. If you reside in a windy area, planting a windbreak in your boundary could also be eminently sensible. Just as a result of they’re known as evergreen does not mean you’re restricted to the color inexperienced with these panorama workhorses. And depending on your tastes and targets, evergreen shrubs could be planted in hedges that may be trimmed, planted in rows and left untrimmed, or grown in mixed borders.\nOne Of The Main Landscaping Companies In Perth\nOur ardour on your landscape starts with a ardour for lovely gardens. We love your out of doors area as much as you do and are dedicated to perfection. Additionally, pink crepe myrtle lends interest to a row of hedges, a trick which may also be used for small yard pools to make the area really feel extra full, and subsequently larger. “In August, these vegetation are awash in glowing pinks,” adds Frederico.\nAt Landscape By Design, we create stunning livable panorama design Perth to go well with even the busiest of individuals. Our landscapes are created with your personal particular needs in mind. We create breathtaking pure environments that actually improve the aesthetic of your own home. We specialise in creating functional yet eye-catching panorama design Perth solutions for folks from all walks of life. We understand simply how much of a distinction that professional landscaping can make to a space. It’s a giant investment so our group is here to ensure that every thing is carried out completely as per your instructions. We’re more than just landscape contractors – we have a wealth of experience that’s backed up by a portfolio of satisfied prospects.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Plant English ivy in a shady area with an organically rich soil. If your soil lacks organic matter, amend it with compost before planting. Space the plants 18 to 24 inches apart, or 1 foot apart for quicker coverage. The vines grow 50 feet long or more, but don’t expect quick results in the beginning.\nRapid Growth If soil is rich, moist, well-drained and in moderate to full shade, ivy will be very happy and grow very quickly. Though it grows in areas with cold winter climates, it loves a long growing season in regions without harsh winters. In these places it can reach mounding heights of a foot.\nhow do you revive English ivy? Place your re-potted ivy plant in an area with temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit that provides filtered light. Water the ivy slowly until it begins to seep from the drainage holes. Allow the top surface of the soil to dry out before watering again.\nRegarding this, how long does English ivy take to grow?\nabout three months\nCan you grow English ivy from cuttings?\nAn English ivy (Hedera helix) can be propagated by stem cuttings. Using a sharp knife, cut off 4- to 5-inch-long shoots. Pinch off the leaves on the bottom portion of the cuttings. To reduce the loss of water from the cuttings during the rooting process, place a clear plastic bag over the cuttings and container.\nWhat is the best fertilizer for Ivy?\nFertilizing Ivy In the ground and in pots, ivy plants grow best in soil that is fertile and moist with good drainage. To provide supplemental nutrients, Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food is a balanced fertilizer that will supply ivy with necessary nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.\nWhy is my Ivy not growing?\nToo much or too little water plus insects and mites are the main problems. Root rot usually results from a soil mix that does not drain quickly or overly frequent watering. Mealybugs, mites, aphids, whiteflies and scales are the most common insect pests of ivies grown as houseplants.\nDoes Ivy need a lot of water?\nUse your finger to test the top inch of soil; if the top inch is dry, the ivy is in need of water. The ivy prefers a room temperature of 50 to 70 F; warmer room temperatures may require more frequent watering to keep the soil moist, but do not let the soil become soggy.\nHow often should you water ivy?\n“The roots do not burrow down deep into the soil, so if the soil is too deep it will not thrive.” Mast recommends misting the ivy up to three times per week, and washing it with lukewarm water every month to keep dust at bay.\nHow often should I water English ivy?\nEnglish ivy needs regular watering until the plant is established, which usually takes one growing season. The plant benefits from about 1 inch of water every week, either through supplemental watering or natural rainfall. Keep the foliage as dry as possible when watering.\nHow fast do vines grow?\nA very fast growing, twining, herbaceous perennial vine growing to about 15-20 feet. This vine will die back to soil line each year so old growth needs to be pruned away prior to the start of spring growth. Produces attractive yellow-green cone shaped flower structures.\nHow do you water English ivy?\nWhen watering your ivy, always check the soil before adding water. Ivies prefer to be kept slightly on the dry side, so let the soil dry out some (dry to the touch on top) before you water your ivy plant again.\nDoes ivy grow back?\nIvy plants will quickly recover with new growth as soon as conditions of water, nutrients and temperature are favorable. Remember that pruning encourages growth, so regular pruning may be required to control plant growth. It is safe to remove large amounts of plant material.\nDoes English ivy clean the air?\nOften called English Ivy or European Ivy, Hedera helix is another popular houseplant that helps filter airborne toxins inside your home. According to NASA’s Clean Air Study, English Ivy is effective at cleansing benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene from the air. Caring for Hedera helix is relatively easy.\nWhat kind of soil does English ivy like?\nFertile, moist, but well-drained soil is ideal for English ivy. In hotter, drier climates, the ground should be heavily mulched to keep it cool and moist.\nHow much does English ivy cost?\nCompare with similar items This item English Ivy Hedera helix Groundcover – 100 Rooted Cuttings 9GreenBox | Golden Devil’s Ivy-Pothos Epipremnum, Easy Care, Live Indoor House Plant in 4″ Pot Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Rating 3 out of 5 stars (12) 4 out of 5 stars (1431) Price $7725 $4.98$498 Shipping $7.99 $5.99\nWill English ivy grow in full sun?\nThriving Ivy English ivy’s natural habitat is rich, moist soil in deep or partial shade. It will, however, grow in full sunlight. To ensure that the vine doesn’t become pale and scraggly when growing with little shade, take care not to let the sun-baked areas in which you’re growing English ivy become dry.\nDoes ivy grow up or down?\nIvy will spread and grow up almost anything. But over time, the weight of the plant can damage a structure or even cause it to collapse. If you want your ivy to climb, make sure you place near a trellis, tree, wall, building, or any other type of structure that is sturdy and in good condition.\nIs English Ivy poisonous to dogs?\nMost types of climbing ivy are considered mildly toxic to dogs, including English, California, devil’s, American, needlepoint and five-leaved, among others. The toxic chemicals in ivy cause digestive upset such as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Excessive drooling is a symptom of ivy poisoning.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "With how much pride homeowners take in the looks of their homes, both on the inside and outside, it’s not surprising that professional Landscape Design in Fairfield Connecticut is in high demand. The proper landscape design can serve a number of purposes. For people looking to sell their home, having great curb appeal is an excellent way to attract potential buyers. Regardless of the reasons, there are a few things homeowners will need to consider when they’re thinking about professional landscaping.\nThe first thing to understand is that a professional landscaping service can do a number of things when it comes to designing the look of the outside of the home. In some situations, a company like Northeast Horticultural Services can create a design for the homeowner. From there, the homeowner will complete the installation. This is typically done with more simplistic landscaping designs, as some more detailed designs may require professional installation.\nMany homeowners that aren’t quite ambitious enough to install a professionally designed landscape on their own choose the landscape design company as the installation service as well. This is extremely beneficial for more complicated and expansive designs, but it’s also beneficial when certain aspects of the design call for more labor-intensive projects.\nFor example, many landscape designs require intricate irrigation systems. This type of work is typically far beyond the average homeowner, and it’s one of many reasons professional installation is essential in these cases.\nIn addition to the design and installation, horticultural or landscaping services can also provide the maintenance needed to keep the landscape design looking as good as it did the first day it was installed. This can include mowing grass, weed mitigation, inspecting irrigation systems, and repairing them when required.\nWhether your home is looking tired and you’re trying to attract potential buyers, or whether you’re simply looking to give the outside of your home a bit of a facelift, Landscape Design in Fairfield Connecticut providers can accomplish all of this plus much more. If you’re curious about what landscape design can do for your home, or you want to know more details about the process, a great option is to Visit the website for more information.\nBe the first to like.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Chinese snowball viburnum pruning\nGarden styleCottage, Rustic. Design IdeasOn display in summer, this shrub is sure to cause a stir with its mass of white snowball blooms. Plant it at the back of the border where it will rise above its companions to show off. It also looks fine as the center plant in an island bed in the lawn.Chinese snowball viburnum. Viburnum macrocephalum ProblemsViburnum beetle, gray mold (Botrytis), rust, downy mildew, powdery mildew, wood rot, Verticillium wilt, leaf spots, and dieback. Aphids, scale insects, weevils, Japanese beetles, mealybugs, and tree hoppers. Pruning Crape Myrtles. The Only Shrubs You Need to Grow. How to Prune chinese snowball viburnum pruning\nNov 02, 2017 How to grow Chinese Snowball Bush Viburnum Macrocephalum. Chinese Snowball Bush is a large growing shrub or small tree. It gets very large clusters of greenishwhite flowers in\nChinese snowball viburnum pruning free\nTypically, viburnum shrubs should be trimmed back about a third of their size each year. Most pruning is done for shaping purposes only. However, old or overgrown shrubs may require some rejuvenation. Thinning out of unsightly branches can help open these shrubs up as well.\nWas trying to find out when and if viburnum (chinese snowball) should be pruned and if it is recommened to prune all the way to the bottom. Thank you. Because they develop flower buds in the summer, snowball bushes (Viburnum opulus) should be pruned immediately after flowering. This allows a\nNoteworthy Characteristics. Viburnum macrocephalum, commonly called Chinese snowball viburnum, is native to China. It is a rounded, vaseshaped shrub that typically matures to 610' tall in the St. Louis area, but may reach 1520 tall in the warmer climates of the deep South. Nonfragrant, sterile florets (each to 1 14 wide)\nSprings Most Elegant Flowering Shrub. And while many viburnums are fragrant, Chinese snowball isnta bonus for those with sensitive noses. Once flowering is done, this dense, round shrub blends into the background, allowing other plants to steal the show. Give it ample room. One or two in a suburbansize yard are plenty.\nHow can the answer be improved?\nOn a related note, Chinese Snowball Viburnum pruning is easy once a year as soon as the flowering is done, give it a quick trim to remove the dead wood and shape it up. Especially great in southern gardens, this is really an easy care and very rewarding shrub.\nHow to Prune a Snowball Viburnum. Snowball viburnum blooms in May and unlike most viburnums does not produce berries after bloom. It grows up to 20 feet in height at maturity and though it does not require regular heavy pruning, it might need to be pruned every few years to control its shape or size.\nRating: 4.57 / Views: 537", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "As part of a larger effort to establish its downtown as a center for business and culture during a period of unprecedented growth, the City of Jacksonville was in need of a design and investment strategy for its underused waterfront along both banks of the St. Johns River. The design team’s approach entails both a large-scale and a node-based strategy, identifying sites of particular opportunity, improving the overall quality of the urban fabric, and establishing an urban design and wayfinding strategy that improves connections to the Brooklyn and Riverside communities.\nThe large-scale vision sets forth design guidelines for the river’s North and South Banks in a “kit of parts” for upgrades to the built environment. This includes suggestions for wayfinding systems, outdoor lighting, hardscape materials, and planting palettes, the implementation of which will strengthen Downtown Jacksonville’s identity and better connect its Riverwalk to inviting public spaces.\nThe second strategy highlights a series of nodes near opportunity sites along the waterfront, predetermined by the American Institute of Architects’ Jacksonville Chapter, and connects them through a “Green Ribbon.” These sites were selected for their contributions to Jacksonville’s development throughout the years, and while some are no longer in operation, they represent present-day cultural assets for the city. Designated as either primary or secondary depending on their potential, these nodes were explored for particular design guidance and strategic investment, with initial focus by the design team on Times Union Center for the Performing Arts (Node 6) and Friendship Park (Node 11).", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "California is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. With its beaches, theme parks, and year-round mild weather, the Golden State has something for everyone. But what many people don’t realize is that palm trees are not naturally found in California. That’s right, those iconic symbols of Californian beaches are actually not native to the state. So how did they get there?\nNo, palm trees are not native to California.\nIs palm tree native to California?\nThe Washingtonia filifera, commonly known as the California palm or the California fan palm, is the only palm tree species native to the state of California. The palm tree is native to areas within the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert.\nAlthough palm trees are now ubiquitous in California, they are not native to the state. Most of the palm varieties you see were imported from different regions in the 19th century.\nDo palm trees only grow in California\nThe palm tree is a symbol of Southern California, but the only truly native palm is the California fan palm or Washington palm (Washingtonia filifera). All other varieties were originally imported.\nMost palms are native to tropical and subtropical climates. Palms thrive in moist and hot climates but can be found in a variety of different habitats. Their diversity is highest in wet, lowland forests. South America, the Caribbean, and areas of the South Pacific and southern Asia are regions of concentration.\nWhy do palm trees only grow in California?\nThe trees were able to grow in places like Mexico and California because they were living in a climate similar to the one in their old habitat Palm trees love warm weather Under the right conditions, they can live to be 80 or 90 years old.\nThe palm trees were originally from Mexico and California and they were able to grow in those climates because the conditions were similar to their old habitat. Palm trees love warm weather and they can live for a long time if they are in the right conditions.\nCoconut palms are one of many palms that California has virtually no coconuts due to lack of water and humidity as well as commonplace temperatures under 60 degrees Fahrenheit.\nDo palm trees grow naturally in San Francisco?\nThe palms around here are mostly not native to Washington state. The only native palm is the Washingtonia filifera, or the California palm. This palm prefers arid regions, such as Palm Springs, over the Bay Area.\nPalm trees definitely have a presence in Los Angeles and can be seen everywhere you go. They provide a beautiful silhouette against the blue skies and are definitely a iconic symbol of the city. If you’re driving around, you’ll definitely see them towering over the concrete barriers on the highways.\nWhat is the only native palm to California\nPalm trees are a common sight in Los Angeles, and come in a wide variety of species. However, only one kind of palm – the Washingtonia filifera, or California fan palm – is actually native to California. The rest come from a variety of other places, including Mexico, South America, and even the Mediterranean.\nMost of the palms that are native to the United States are found in the southeastern and southern states, with only one species occurring in the West. These palms belong to 9 different genera and can be found from North Carolina through Florida and the Gulf Coast into Texas and as far inland as Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.\nWhy is Florida not planting palm trees?\nIt is important to consider the average palm in southern Florida only sequesters 5 pounds of CO2 per year when deciding what type of trees to plant. While other trees such as oaks, mahogany, pines, and cedars can absorb more than 3,000 pounds of CO2 over their lifetime, it is still best to plant a mix of different trees to get the most benefit for sequestering carbon.\nWhen planting palm trees in the state, it is important to consider the climate and the type of soil in the area. Areas with cold winters may not be suitable for some types of palms, and areas with clay soil may retain too much water for others.\nHow did California get palm trees\nPalms were first introduced to California by the Spanish missionaries in the late 1700s. They were used for ornamental purposes, to symbolize the Biblical nature of the missions, and for practical purposes, in religious ceremonies.\nThe washingtonia filifera, or California fan palm, is a species of palm tree that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. These palms are widely cultivated in California and are often used as ornamental plants in public spaces. Despite their name, California fan palms are not actually from California; they are native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. These palms are well-adapted to desert conditions and can withstand harsher weather than most other palm trees.\nAre palm trees native to San Diego?\nThe San Diego landscape is dotted with palm trees, but these tropical plants are not native to our region. In fact, the only known native palm tree to Southern California is the desert fan palm (Washingtonia filifera), which is found in the desert.\nPalms first arrived in what is now San Francisco in the 1700s, when Spanish missionaries planted them for use in religious ceremonies. More than 200 years later, palms remain a striking and iconic feature of the cityscape.\nHow did palm trees come to the US\nDate palm trees were first introduced to California by Spanish Franciscan and Jesuit missionaries in 1769. The missionaries likely planted the trees for ornamental reasons and because of Biblical associations. Around the turn of the 20th century, other palm tree seeds from Egypt, Mexico, and other places were brought to California by immigrants.\nThe palm tree has a long and ricgh history in Los Angeles. Prized for their unique look, they were first planted by wealthier Angelenos in the late 1800s as a decorative plant. However, it wasn’t until the 1930s that the palm really became popular, when around 25,000 of them were planted by workers as part of an unemployment relief program ahead of the Olympic games. Since then, the palm has become an icon of Los Angeles, symbolizing the city’s laid-back, sunny lifestyle.\nWhy are there no palm trees in New York\nThere are several reasons why palm trees are not a common sight in New York (or Boston and Chicago for that matter). The main reason is that the climate in these parts of the country is simply not conducive to palm trees. Palm trees need warm weather and lots of sunlight to thrive and unfortunately, New York (and the other two cities mentioned) just don’t have that kind of weather. Additionally, palm trees require quite a bit of maintenance and care – something that many people living in these cities simply don’t have the time or patience for. So, all things considered, it’s really not surprising that palm trees aren’t a common sight in New York.\nHowever, the palm tree is not a native plant to Florida. It is actually native to Southeast Asia and was brought to Florida by people. The palm tree was first introduced to Florida in the late 1800s and has become a common part of the landscape since then.\nDo palm trees naturally grow in Las Vegas\nDespite the fact that most palm trees are either subtropical or tropical, they can actually grow in some pretty unexpected places. For example, did you know that you can grow palm trees in Las Vegas? Yep – just check out all the different kinds that you can find there, from Date Palms to Mexican Fan Palms, and Mediterranean Fan Palms. So if you’re ever feeling palm-tree-envy in a place you didn’t expect, don’t worry – you might just be able to find one growing there.\nThe Mexican fan palm is a tall, slender palm tree that is common in Las Vegas. These trees can reach heights of75 feet or more. Mexican fan palms are characterized by their tall, slender trunks.\nThe second type of palm tree commonly found in Las Vegas is the Canary Island Date Palm, or Phoenix canariensis. These palms are shorter than Mexican fan palms, and have a thicker trunk. They typically grow to heights of 40-50 feet.\nThe third type of palm tree in Las Vegas is the true date palm, or Phoenix dactylifera. These palms are characterized by their long, drooping leaves. They can grow to heights of 80 feet or more.\nThe fourth type of palm tree commonly found in Las Vegas is the bottle palm, or Hyophorbe lagenicaulis. These palms are characterized by their short, stocky trunk and their round, bulbous leaves. They typically grow to heights of 15-20 feet.\nDo palm trees naturally grow in Hawaii\nThere are around 37 different species of the Loulu palm in Hawaii, making it one of the most diverse palm genera in the world. Hawaiian Loulu palms are an important part of the Islands’ history and culture, as they were one of the first plants to be introduced by the Polynesians. Today, Loulu palms are still an important part of Hawaiian life, being used for everything from lei making to thatching roofs.\nThe city of Naples, Florida is home to nearly 15,000 city palm trees. That’s a lot of palm trees! The city looks quite different than it would without all of those palm trees. Palm trees are native to the warm, dry climates of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are popular in Florida because they are adaptable to the warm, humid climate and they are also quite drought-tolerant. Palm trees add to the tropical feel of Naples and make it a unique place to live.\nWhat is the difference between a California palm and a Mexican palm\nThere are a few main differences between Mexican fan palms and California fan palms. Mexican fan palms have slimmer trunks that grow taller, and their fronds are also shinier. Additionally, they are slightly less tolerant of frost and drought compared to California fan palms. In the following image, Mexican fan palm is on the left and California fan palm on the right.\nThe greenhouse gases that we are pumping into the atmosphere are not only warming the planet, but also causing it to heat up much faster than it ever has in the past. If we don’t do something to stop this, we could see the world reach a temperature similar to that of the early Eocene period within the next few hundred years. This would be a disaster for humanity and the natural world, as it would lead to mass extinctions, profound changes in climates and ecosystems, and untold suffering. We must act now to reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases, or we will condemn ourselves and future generations to a bleak future.\nHow far north do palm trees grow naturally in the US\nThe palm is a common sight in many North American households and is known for its ability to thrive in a wide range of climates. Hardy and adaptable, the palm is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscaping designs.\nThe conversion of tropical forests to oil palm plantations has a devastating impact on plant and animal species. Oil palm production also leads to an increase in human-wildlife conflict as populations of large animals are squeezed into increasingly isolated fragments of natural habitat.\nYes, palm trees naturally grow in California.\nBased on the evidence, it seems clear that palm trees do not naturally grow in California. Palm trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions, and while California does have a warm climate, it is not tropical or subtropical. There are many palm trees in California, but they were all planted there by people.\nJackson Hill is a passionate arborist with years of experience in the field of trees. He developed his fascination with trees at a young age, spending countless hours exploring the forests and climbing trees. Jackson went on to study arboriculture and horticulture at Michigan State University and later earned a degree in forestry from the University of Michigan.\nWith his extensive knowledge and expertise, Jackson has become a trusted authority on trees and their impact on the environment. His work has helped shape the field of arboriculture and he continues to be a leading voice in the industry.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "What is Crabgrass?\nCrabgrass or ‘Digitaria’ as it is also known is a grass native to warmer areas and/or tropical regions. It is most commonly known as crabgrass but can also be called finger-grass. No one likes crabgrass, it is a weed and you don’t want it in your nice looking lawn. That is why we have dedicated this page to being the ultimate resource on how to get rid of Crabgrass from your backyard. In saying that, the seeds from the fonio variant of Digitaria can be roasted and crushed into a flour for eating as porridge or even for use in the fermentation of beer. trading indicators\nCrabgrass originated from Eurasia and is seen all across the USA. It is an annual weed, meaning that it germinated, seeds and then later dies all within a twelve month period.\nFonio is popular is some parts of Africa for its food uses, both for humans and also for cattle. In the USA however, it is mainly known as a weed and has little practical benefits.\nCrabgrass has finger-like inflorescences hence why it is sometime referred to as ‘finger-grass’. It is also known as summer grass or water grass. It is sometimes confused with goosegrass.\nThe different types of crabgrass are known to grow to around 6 inches or 2 feet tall if you don’t mow them.\nIf you have any suggestions for additional crabgrass hints/tips/advice please contact us.\nHow did I get crabgrass in my lawn?\nIf you have a thin lawn that doesn’t receive much water and you don’t fertilize it often and/or it doesn’t have any thorough drainage, you will probably suffer from crabgrass growth. The bad news is Crabgrass can produce hundreds and thousands worth of seeds annually which means it is very quick to spread. Late Spring and early Summer is peak germination time for the seeds. Crabgrass will usually die off in Autumn.\nCrabgrass will quickly spread from a root low on the ground throughout your backyard lawn. It loves summer conditions because of the hot, sunny, and dry nature of summer days.\nCrabgrass control options\nThere are a few different options to ensure your lawn is crabgrass free.\nKeep your lawn healthy\nIf your lawn is naturally healthy than crabgrass won’t be able to grow. Healthy grass will prevent crabgrass from being able to grow given that crabgrass ceases in Autumn and then needs open patches on the lawn in order to be able to germinate in Spring. Keep your natural grass nice and healthy and never worry about crabgrass again!\nUse a preventative herbicide\nYou can stop crabgrass from growing in the Spring via the use of a herbicide type treatment. There are many popular brands so we won’t go through and name them all here but you should be able to find one easily at your local flower shop, or local hardware store. Most have an active ingredient of dithiopyr or siduron. These herbicides will be in a granular form whilst some come in liquid form. They are known as ‘preemergent herbicides’ and are basically a protective shield for your lawn. The only last point we will mention on herbicides is if you regularly aerate your lawn, do it before you apply the herbicide, as doing so afterwards will ‘puncture’ or ‘break’ the protective shield. It is important to use a preventative herbicide as once the seeds are in the soil they can remain viable for up to 3 years.\nAs a side note if you want something more natural you can use corn gluten. It is proven to stop crabgrass seed germination and has the added benefit of being a great fertilizer for the grass you want to keep at the same time.\nGo a higher setting on your lawn mower\nFlick your lawn mower blade setting to one higher to encourage a thick and solid lawn. A thick lawn will assist with preventing crabgrass lawn seed germination. A thick lawn will work to shade the soil which can stop sun from hitting crabgrass seeds. The morale of the story here is, similar to the other tips on this page, keep your natural grass healthy and you will already be half way towards stopping crabgrass from taking hold. If you have mowed your lawn that is currently infected with crabgrass, ensure that you wash your lawn mower blades before mowing again to prevent the spread of seeds. If you want to learn more about the correct lawn mower height to use please check out this website.\nGive your lawn a deep water\nDon’t be shy with the water for your lawn. Natural grass needs water to stay healthy and if you don’t do it often enough, or for long enough, the grass roots don’t become as strong as they can be. Weakened grass roots means that the grass isn’t at its healthy peak and therefore you are leaving the door open for crabgrass to start growing. When you water your lawn, give it a good 5 inches or so of water. Crabgrass itself is fairly shallow rooted so don’t water frequently as it loves this. Water deeply and on a non-regular basis.\nPull them out by hand\nWho said traditional methods can’t still be used! Forget about all those fancy gardening tools and/or latest herbicides and pull out any emerging crabgrass by hand. If you get it early enough you will prevent it from spreading and taking hold of your lawn. The best part about pulling weeds out by hand is that it does no damage to the environment and gets you outdoors into the fresh air.\nGo a synthetic lawn\nIf you have tried everything on this list but you are still unable to control crabgrass then maybe going a synthetic lawn is for you. In all seriousness, they are becoming more and more popular and modern artificial grasses are looking more realistic. We have put this last on the list as there is no maintenance required for synthetic grass so you can just throw your hands in the air and I ‘I tried to grow a real lawn but I failed’ and rest easy knowing your synthetic grass will always look good.\n- University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources\n- Landscaping About.com\n- Classic Backyards\nSorry we just couldn’t resist posting this photo to end on a funny….this is what crabgrass isn’t đŸ™‚", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The general rule is that such a tree needs to be at least as many feet away from your septic drain field as it is tall. So a specimen 50 feet tall at maturity should stand at least 50 feet away.\n- As we mentioned in our previous blog, any trees or shrubs that you plant should be planted as far from the your septic system as they are tall. So a tree that reaches 30 feet in maturity will need to be planted at least 30 feet away from your septic system. Here at Septic Remedies, our goal is to be your one-stop-shop for septic tank care.\nCan tree roots damage a septic tank?\nTrees can cause significant damage to a septic system. Over time, tree roots can wreak havoc on the pipes and drain lines that lead out to the sewer or to your privately installed septic system. As a result, the roots can grow into the walls of the pipes and block the ability to drain water and waste.\nWhat can I plant near septic tank?\nPlants Safe to Grow Over Septic Tanks and Drain Fields\n- Dogwood trees.\n- Japanese maple trees.\n- Eastern redbud trees.\n- Cherry trees.\n- Azalea shrubs.\n- Boxwood shrubs.\n- Holly shrubs.\nCan you plant trees around a septic tank?\nThere is still a danger posed by any large, mature trees that may be growing anywhere near your septic system. The general rule is that such a tree needs to be at least as many feet away from your septic drain field as it is tall. So a specimen 50 feet tall at maturity should stand at least 50 feet away.\nCan you plant a tree on a septic field?\nPlacing trees or shrubs over or near the leach field is risky. Woody plants have deeper roots that may clog drain pipes in relatively short order. Water-loving species are especially chancy and should be avoided, such as willow, poplar, elm, red and silver maple, birch and beech.\nHow far should garden be from septic tank?\nWhile there are no specific distance mandates on vegetable gardens and septic fields, staying 10 to 20 feet outside the perimeter of your septic system’s drainage field is a safe bet for clean veggies and an effective septic system.\nCan I plant a garden on my septic field?\nGardening over septic tanks is not only permissible but also beneficial in some instances. Planting ornamental plants on septic drain fields provide an oxygen exchange and help with evaporation in the drain field area. Plants also help control erosion.\nCan you put a deck over a septic tank?\nYou should never build a deck over a septic field; doing so will prevent the natural draining and dissipation of the effluent. This can ruin the septic system, not to mention releasing foul smells into the air all around your deck. The dissipating effluent can also rot the deck from underneath.\nHow close to a drain field can you plant trees?\nLarge trees are more likely to have extended root systems that can damage your leach field. Avoid planting beech, elm, birch, maple, willow or poplar trees close to your leach field. Never plant any tree closer than 10 feet to the edge of your leach field.\nCan I plant a palm tree near my septic tank?\nOnly a few trees are considered safe for septic systems, and they are deep-rooted trees like cherry, crabapple, dogwood, oak, olive, palm trees and pine trees.\nWhat can you plant near sewer pipes?\nThe best trees to plant around your sewerage system include shallow-rooted trees and shrubs:\n- Cherry trees.\n- Japanese maple trees are among one of the few maple trees that are likely to cause less damage.\n- Eastern redbud trees.\n- Dogwood trees.\n- Holly shrubs.\n- Boxwood shrubs.\nCan I plant a tree over a sewer line?\nSelect a Safe Planting Distance Keep all trees and shrubs at least 10 feet away from your sewer lateral. This goes for even the smallest, slowest growing species. Trees with spreading roots and species that require large amounts of water should be planted at least 20 feet from any underground pipe or utility line.\nWhat Trees Are Safe to Plant Near a Septic Tank?\nLandscaping Ideas Around Septic Tanks: What to Plant Over a Septic Tank\nRegardless of what you’ve heard, it’s not impossible that this will happen! It is true that the correct type of plant or tree may assist the system in keeping water flowing smoothly and preventing erosion. Plants that function best have soft, green stems and are well-adapted to the amount of rain that falls in your location. In other words, we’re talking about annual plants versus perennial plants against wildflowers versus bulbs versus grass. Trees may also be used, as long as you select one with shallow roots and place it a long distance away from the tank.\nCan I plant oak trees, Japanese maples or fruit trees near a septic tank?\nIt is possible, but it is really difficult! The roots of trees are wired to follow the flow of water. As a result, if you plant trees or bushes too close to your irrigation system, they may pry into the pipes and block them, causing harm to the system and the water flow in your home. When it comes to landscaping near the tank, the plants we described above are typically a better choice. In fact, you may cover the system with flowers like those (or even grass) to disguise the system’s presence.\nThus, white oaks and crabapples are both good choices for landscaping.\nMaple trees are infamous for blocking drains and sewer lines.\nBiological or viral contamination of any plants grown in close proximity to your sewage tank may be a concern.\nWhat trees are safe to plant near a septic system?\nGetting back to the original reader who sparked this discussion: because of their shallow roots, skyrocket junipers may be planted in a variety of locations. However, there is a caveat to this, as well as to all of the other options listed below. If possible, place the tree as far away from the system as the tree will be when it is completely matured.\nConsequently, while skyrocket junipers normally grow to be 20 feet tall, it is recommended that they be planted at least 20 feet away from the system. The following are some more plants and shrubs to consider planting near a sewage treatment system:\n- In zones 3-8, hemlock grows to be a beautiful evergreen that may reach heights of up to 80 feet. (Zones 3-8): An evergreen with wonderfully colored needles that may grow to be 80 feet tall\n- It can be found in zones 3-8. Boxwood shrub (zones 4-9): An evergreen that is commonly used for hedges and grows to be around 10 feet tall\n- It is a good choice for small gardens. Dogwood (hardiness zones 5-8): A spring-flowering tree that normally develops to be around 30 feet tall\n- It blooms in the spring. Stunning blooming trees that grow between 30 and 50 feet tall in zones 5-8, ornamental cherries are a must-have for any garden. An added bonus is that there are several kinds and cultivars to pick from. In zones 5-9. American holly (Acer rubrum): An evergreen with vivid flashes of berries that often grows to reach around 50 feet tall\n- It is a multi-stemmed palm that develops to be around 6 feet tall in zones 5b-11. The lady palm (zones 8-11) is a distinctive palm that may be grown to seem like a shrub and can grow to be around 10 feet tall. The pygmy date palm (zones 9-11) is a pint-sized palm that grows to approximately 12 feet tall and is extremely easy to grow.\nWant a local arborist to plant your tree to keep your septic system safe? Start here.\nThe addition of trees, bushes, and other plant life may improve the overall look of any landscape, but it is important to exercise caution when planting anything near a septic system. In our last article, we discussed which portions of your septic system are most sensitive to tree-root damage, as well as how far away you should place your trees from the septic system’s perimeter. The moment has come to take a look if you haven’t already done so. The trees, shrubs, and other plants that are safe to plant near your sewage system and the trees and shrubs that you should avoid growing anywhere near your septic system will be discussed today in detail.\nWhy might it be beneficial to plant vegetation near or over your leach field?\nSeveral homeowners have become so anxious about the prospect of planting trees, bushes, or anything else in their leach field that they avoid doing it entirely. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, growing the appropriate sort of plants may be good to the health of your septic system. This is due to the fact that plants aid in the prevention of erosion by eliminating excess moisture from your leach field.\nWhich plants are safe to place near or over your leach field?\nPlanting plants with shallow root systems, such as grasses, annuals, and perennials, is your best hope for preventing soil erosion. Spring bulbs, wild violets, hollyhocks, bee balm, and deer-resistant perennials are all excellent alternatives for planting in the early spring. When it comes to planting trees and shrubs, on the other hand, you need to be a little more cautious. Planting trees and shrubs with shallow root systems near your septic system is quite safe. Here are a few examples of such plants:\n- Japanese Maple Trees, Holly Shrubs, Dogwood Trees, Cherry Trees, Boxwood Shrubs, Eastern Redbud Trees, Azalea Shrubs, and other ornamental plants\nKeep in mind that you should avoid planting any plants near your septic system if you intend to eat the produce from it. It is possible that you may have better development, but none of the fruits or vegetables that are grown will be safe to consume.\nWhat plants should you avoid placing near your leach field?\nKeep in mind that you should avoid planting any plants near your septic system if you intend to eat the produce. Although you may see improved growth, none of the fruits or vegetables produced will be safe to consume.\n- The following plants are included: Japanese Willow Shrubs, Ash and Birch trees, Pussy Willow Shrubs, Aspen trees, Tulip trees, Maple trees, Beeches, and other similar plants.\nAs we discussed in our last article, any trees or bushes that you plant should be placed as far away from your septic system as possible, regardless of how large they are. For example, a tree that grows to be 30 feet tall will need to be placed at least 30 feet away from your septic system in order to be effective. Our objective at Septic Remedies is to serve as your one-stop shop for all of your septic tank needs. Please contact us or visit our website for additional information on how to properly maintain your septic system.\nSafe Plants to Grow Over Septic Tanks & Drain Fields\nWhen some trees and bushes are planted near septic tanks and drain fields, their vigorous roots can cause harm to the tanks and drain fields. Find out which plants are the most dangerous to cultivate near a septic system and which ones are the safest.\nPlants Safe to Grow Over Septic Tanks and Drain Fields\nKeep in mind that you should not become so concerned about the possibility of root damage to septic systems that you avoid planting in these places completely. It is not only permissible, but really desirable, to cultivate the appropriate kind of plants in this location. Plants will help to prevent erosion and will also help to absorb some of the surplus rainwater from the drainage system. Growing tall fescue grass, Kentucky bluegrass, or other lawn grass over that section of earth should be the bare minimum solution to the problem.\nPlants such as creeping Charlie, stonecrop, and jewelweed will proliferate and cover a septic area effectively.\nBecause of their thin root systems, they are less prone to infiltrate and destroy the subsurface infrastructure.\nA smart choice for ground coverings is tiny, non-woody ground covers for the same reason. It goes without saying that there are several instances of such plants, so you will want to limit down your options. Consider the following growth conditions as a good place to start:\n- If the location is sunny, try planting one of these 10 great perennials for sunny locations: However, if the location does not receive much sunlight, you will most likely be pleased with these shadow garden plants. Septic tank drain fields have soil that is sometimes wetter than usual, sometimes saltier than average, and sometimes a combination of the two. Make sure to cover both bases with perennials that can withstand both damp soils and salt, such as bee balm, hollyhocks, and wild violets. When it comes to plants growing over septic systems, deer will not turn their noses up at them\n- Therefore, if you have a problem with this large pest eating your plants in your area, you will want to consider deer-resistant perennials and deer-resistant ground covers, as well as spring bulbs and ornamental grasses that deer do not eat\nIt is not safe to consume food crops that have been planted in the ground near a drain field since doing so may result in the consumption of hazardous microorganisms. It is preferable to plant shallow-rooted trees and bushes around septic tank drain fields if you must plant trees and plants. The Spruce is an example of a shallow-rooted tree or shrub. K. Dave’s / K. Dave\nThe Worst Plants to Grow Over Septic Systems\nPlanting huge, fast-growing trees is often discouraged. However, some of the greatest offenders are trees and shrubs with root systems that are aggressively seeking out sources of water, which makes them particularly difficult to control. They are not picky about the water source from which they draw their water, which means the pipes in your septic tank drain field are completely fair game. Weeping willow trees are a well-known example of this. There are several trees and bushes to avoid, however the following are only a few examples: If you have avoided planting any of the most dangerous plants right over your septic tank drain field, you should still be concerned about the consequences.\n- Any huge, mature trees that may be growing in close proximity to your septic system continue to pose a threat.\n- As a result, a mature specimen 50 feet tall should be at least 50 feet distant from the viewer.\n- The Spruce Tree K.\nThe Basics of How Septic Systems Work\nSeptic systems are used to treat wastewater in rural regions that do not have access to sewer systems. An underground, waterproof container, the septic tank is where wastewater from your toilets, showers, sinks, and clothes washer is stored after it has been removed from your home via a pipe. Solids (sludge) and scum are separated from liquids in a septic tank, which is intended to do this. Solids sink to the bottom of the container. The slime rises to the top of the heap. The liquids create an intermediate layer between the scum and the sludge, separating them from the other two layers.\n- The introduction of more wastewater from the residence serves as a stimulus for their expulsion.\n- Upon discharge, liquids are channeled into a much bigger portion of the septic system known as the “drain field,” “leach field,” or “leach pit.” Typically, a drain field is composed of a number of perforated PVC pipes that are installed in subterranean trenches.\n- Drain field cloth can be used to protect dirt from getting into the holes.\n- “Percolation” is the term used to describe how wastewater moves through the earth.\n- The evaporation of excess moisture from the soil will take care of any excess moisture unless you (inadvertently) do something to hinder it.\nA septic service must be hired at some time (usually after three years) to pump away the sludge and scum that has accumulated in the septic tank. The Spruce / written by K. Dave\nPlanning a Septic Field Garden\nWhen it comes to planting near septic tanks, the drain field pipes are the most important thing to consider. If roots penetrate the perforations and clog the system, it is best to remove them immediately. All of the components of this meticulously calibrated system must be in good working order, or else the consequence is a complete disaster (and a costly one). While annual flowers such as impatiens are shallow-rooted enough to be used as septic-field plants, the fact that they must be replanted every year makes them less than ideal for this purpose.\nIf you are digging in a drain field, you should always wear gloves to protect your hands.\nAll of the following are terrible ideas because they may interfere with the regular evaporation process, which is responsible for removing excess moisture from the environment:\n- Increasing the amount of soil in the region Using excessive amounts of mulch\n- Providing more water to the plants than is strictly necessary\nTrees With Roots That Will Infiltrate Your Septic Tank\nA septic system is made up of three parts: a main exit, a holding tank, and a drainage area, often known as a leach bed or leach field. The tank takes sewage from the building’s plumbing system, where it accumulates over a period of time until it is full enough to be discharged through an outlet onto the drainage field below. While the tank itself is typically resilient to tree root damage, the roots of some kinds of trees can represent a major danger to the proper functioning of the leach field, particularly in areas where the tank is located.\nHowever, while contractors and arborists generally feel that it is unsafe to plant any tree too close to a septic system, several species have been identified as being particularly undesirable. Among the most hazardous trees to septic tanks and sewer systems are elms (Ulmus sp.), gum trees (Eucalyptus sp.), cypress trees (Cupressus), maple trees, particularly silver maple (Acer saccharinium), birches (Betula sp.), walnut trees (Juglans), poplars (Populus sp.), and willows (Salix sp. Apart from seeking for the nearest and most abundant supply of water, the roots of these trees are also drawn to the vast stores of nutrients present in the soil around a septic system, as well as the oxygen found in the drainage lines.\nPlanting species such as weeping willows, Monterey pines, and walnut trees at least 100 feet away from the system may prevent them from becoming a problem.\nTree Root Facts\nThe root system of any tree is responsible for the majority of the tree’s water and nutrient absorption from the soil. Not all tree roots develop in the same manner, and the manner in which they do so is influenced by a variety of variables, including the kind of tree, the environment in which it grows, the quantity of yearly rainfall received, and the availability of water.\nIn order to find the most plentiful supply of water, tree roots naturally seek for the nearest and most abundant source of water. As a result, trees planted too close to a sewage system will have their roots grow in the direction of the damp soil surrounding it.\nSeptic System Facts\nModern septic systems are likely to have little more than 2 feet of soil cover, which makes trees with extremely deep taproot systems, such as oaks (Quercus sp. ), less of a hazard because their main roots naturally travel in a fairly vertical direction straight down into the soil. One element that leads to the invasion of tree roots into drainage systems is the presence of numerous holes in the pipes used to build leach fields, which allow any form of root to gain access with relative ease. It doesn’t take long for the strain from spreading roots to build up to the point when the pipes shatter and split open, which is usually constructed of PVC plastic.\nFinally, as the obstruction increases, sewage begins to back up into the tank, and eventually the tank itself ceases to drain at all.\nSafe Tree List\nGenerally speaking, the larger the tree, the more complicated its root system will be, and the reverse is true as well. Certain smaller types of trees, such as the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) and the Amur maple (Acer ginnala), may not represent a significant hazard to a septic system. These are two of numerous trees that grow to no more than 25 feet in height, and they include the Japanese maple and the Amur maple. The University of Tennessee Extension also offers flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) as an excellent alternative, as well as smoke tree (Cotinus spp.) and Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), which are both low-growing species with limited root systems, according to the university.\nIt is normal for the roots of any type of plant to seek out and take advantage of the rich environment provided by the system when certain unanticipated situations exist.\nWhat Trees Can be Safely Planted Near a Septic Tank?\nYour septic tank is connected to your home by heavy pipes that run over and through your property. Because of the requirement of these pipelines, you may be wondering what you may safely grow in the vicinity of this location. It’s unfortunate, but there are some tree types that can cause major harm to a drain field or a septic tank, so you must exercise caution while working around them. However, if you follow the advice and information provided here, you may be certain that you have identified a few viable possibilities.\nWhat to Plant Near or Over Your Septic Tank?\nPlease disregard any of the information you have received to this far. By selecting the appropriate species of tree or plant, you may actually aid in the efficient operation of your septic system as well as reducing the risk of erosion occurring on your property. It is likely that the plants that would thrive in this environment will have softer, greener stems and will have been adapted to the quantity of rain that is normally seen in your location.\nTrees, believe it or not, may also be useful in some situations. Pick plants with shallow roots, and avoid placing them too near to the tank’s perimeter.\nFruit Trees, Japanese Maples and Oak Trees\nWhile it is feasible to grow the three trees mentioned above near your sewage tank, doing so can be difficult. Because tree roots are naturally drawn to water sources, it makes sense that they would do so. It follows as a result that if you choose to plant your trees or shrubs in close proximity to your septic system, it is quite possible that they will make their way into the pipes and create difficulties. This will have a negative impact on the water flow in your home as well as the complete septic system.\nCrabapples and white oaks are two examples of such trees.\nOther varieties of fruit trees are also unlikely to be a good match for this particular variety.\nConsider the implications of this.\nSafe Trees for Septic Tank Areas\nA list of trees that can be planted in and around the septic tank area can be found further down this page. Although it is recommended that you keep them as far away from your system as possible, it is still a good idea. Some plants to consider for these kind of environments are as follows:\n- The boxwood shrub, Hemlock, White oak, White pine, Pygmy date palm, American holly, Ornamental cherry, Lady palm, and Dogwood are some of the plants that grow in the United States.\nGetting in touch with professionals is the best course of action if you have any more inquiries concerning trees or your sewer system. They may assist you in determining which trees are suitable for specific locations and which trees should be avoided due to the possible damage they may bring after they have reached maturity. Also, bear in mind the material presented below, which gives a useful summary of this essential subject matter.\nQ: How far away from my septic tank should trees be located?\nI am having my septic tank moved to the side of my house where I have fruit trees and other plants, and I am quite excited about it. Can you tell me how far away these trees should be planted from my septic tank? A: There is a plethora of material available on the internet about the topic of the distance between trees and septic systems. I’ve seen distances as little as 20 feet (at the University of Minnesota) and as long as 100 feet (at the University of Minnesota) (North Carolina State University).\n- It is crucial to note that tree roots can develop two to three times the distance between the drip line and the trunk.\n- Let’s imagine one of the fruit tree limbs was ten feet in length, which is not out of the ordinary for fruit tree branches.\n- Those roots have the potential to interfere with the natural processes of the septic tank and cause significant harm.\n- If you need to relocate the fruit trees, do so and then replant them in a new location.\n- When you move them, try to get as much of the root ball as you possibly can.\nIt is not necessary to alter the new hole where the tree will be planted; instead, it is sufficient to keep the trees properly hydrated. It is advisable to plant them during the dormant season to ensure the health of the tree and the production of future fruit. 0\nHow far can you plant fruit trees from a septic tank?\nGina Garboon is a model and actress. 1st of July, 2019 My house and garden became infested with tiny gnats, which decimated my fuchsia plant and flew all over the place. I’ve tried everything I’ve read on the internet – soap and oil dishes, sand at the bottom of the tub, etc. More information may be found here. 61Refer to the Answers\nMarigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?\nDianne Kingon is an American actress and singer. 07th of June, 2018 My marigold plants are flourishing. I’m excited. Pinching the buds until Autumn will, according to what I’ve heard, enable them to grow without harming the plant. Is this correct? 51 Answers may be found here.\nWhat’s the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?\nSusanon 21st of March, 2017 I understand that people’s viewpoints differ, but what is your point of view?! Rosemary plants have proven to be really successful for me. Throughout the year, there is plenty of green. 30 Answers may be found here.\nHow to propagate succulents?\nJoyceon Dec 16, 2018 0 comments I’m looking for someone who can explain me how to grow succulents. I absolutely adore my succulents, and I recently discovered that I can propagate new succulents from the old ones. That is INCREDIBLY amazing! J. More information may be found here. 26 Answers may be found here.\nHow to care for a dogwood tree?\nCheck out the answers posted by Ajc43097020 on June 22, 2019.\nHow far from the house can I plant a Yoshino cherry tree?\nRaq24346432on July 21, 20185See the answers to this question\nDoes anyone know what tree this is?\nTerese Connolly Connolly Connolly Connolly Connolly Connolly Connolly Connolly Con Friday, November 6th, 2018 I’m curious as to what sort of tree this is. 34Refer to the Answers\nPlanting Trees With Shallow Roots Over Septic Systems\nDo you have a septic tank in your home? In a recent blog post (Common Problem With Tree Roots), we described how the possibility for tree roots to grow into underground pipes, septic systems, sewage lines, or water lines is a major source of concern for house and business owners. As a result, except avoiding growing trees near your septic tank, what are some additional alternatives? Planting plants or trees with shallow roots over or near a septic tank is one option to consider. This might be a fantastic approach to create the landscape design you wish in a safe and limited manner with less restrictions.\nPerennials and grasses with shallow root systems are typically the best choice for septic-safe planting solutions.\n- Salvia perennialis, Montauk Daisy, Delphiniums, Coneflower, Red Hot Poker, and Bearded Iris are some of the flowers that grow in the garden.\nWhen planning your landscaping around your septic tank, keep these shade-loving plants in mind:\n- The Lenten Rose, the Bleeding Heart, the Bunchberry, the Hosta, the Leopard Plant, and the Jacob’s Ladder are all beautiful flowers.\nThe following plants and trees have shallow roots and may be planted atop sewage tanks, despite the fact that it is a bit riskier than planting ground covering grasses or perennials: The Japanese Maple Tree is a beautiful tree.\n- Japanese Maple Trees, Holly Bushes, Dogwood Trees, Cherry Trees, Boxwood shrubs, Eastern Redbud Trees, Azalea Shrubs, and other ornamental trees and shrubs\nImportant to note is that while you may believe that growing vegetation you want to eat near or above your sewage system is a good idea (since it will grow quicker), it is not always safe to consume fruit or vegetables that have been grown over or near a septic system. There are also several trees you should avoid planting over or near your septic system (usually, trees should be placed at least 50 feet away from subsurface drainage/systems), including the following: The Elm Tree\n- Japanese Willow Shrubs, Aspen Trees, Birch Trees, Beech Trees, Elm Trees, most Maple Trees, Ash Trees, and American Sweetgum Trees are some of the trees that grow in the area.\nA huge tree’s aggressive roots may wreak havoc on the structures around it, including your home’s foundation, your driveway, your decks, and any subsurface drains or pipes on your property. It is critical to consider the location of trees in respect to these crucial structures in order to avoid costly damages. In the event that you are acquiring a new house, it is critical to have trees surrounding the property assessed for a variety of reasons, including their placement in proximity to key systems such as your septic tank.\nContact us now to schedule your free consultation!\nWhat to plant near septic system? – Novice needs HELP! – Toronto Master Gardeners\n(Question) I recently purchased a lakeside home in the vicinity of Kingston. The vista is breathtaking, and the tranquility is much needed. However, I am originally from Toronto and have never even attempted to mow a lawn before. I now have a mower and am doing a better job of maintaining it, but I also have a massive hill over a septic tank and a couple of bogs near drainage pipes to contend with as well. Everyone wants to assist. yet they all have different ideas about what they can do.\n- And, on the hill, I’d want to plant wildflowers, but which ones should I choose, and how can I assure that the flowers outcompete the grass that is now growing there?\n- I’m not sure where to begin with my gardening endeavors.\n- (Answer)Congratulations on your major relocation!\n- In general, your septic system may be thought of as a little wastewater treatment facility.\n- The effluent is gently drained and evaporated from the tank through a network of perforated distribution pipes that are often installed in gravel pits (this is the septic field or leaching bed).\n- Because these pipes must be buried at a specific depth below the surface in order to operate correctly, it is critical not to pile up too much earth on top of the drainage field.\n- If you have marshy regions around the pipes, you may want to consult with a professional to ensure that the septic system is operating correctly, as described above.\nDepending on your municipality or regional district, you may have to request it.\nPlants with shallow roots, such as grasses and flowers, are the most successful to grow.\nAlso, avoid heavy mulching and watering the plants more than is absolutely required – all of which might interfere with the field’s ability to operate.\nLawn mixtures might differ in terms of what exactly is contained within them.\nIt’s a fantastic alternative to traditional lawn care.\nThese mixtures are referred known as ‘Envirolawns’ in certain quarters.\nWithin a few years, many trees grow woody roots that are more prone to clog and damage the pipes that they are attached to.\nWater-seeking trees such as willows and poplars, as well as other trees with vigorous water-seeking roots, should be placed at least 15 metres (50 feet) away from the leach field. Cedars are also not suggested for use. Avoid the following items as well when working in the septic system:\n- Aspen, Lombardy poplar, weeping willow, birch, beech, elm, most maple trees, American sweetgum, ash, and tulip tree are examples of trees that grow in the area. Pussywillow and Japanese willow are examples of shrubs.\nAccording to experts, planting any type of tree too close to a septic system is not a good idea. If you wish to plant trees near the septic tank, make sure to place them as far away from the outside perimeter of the leaching bed as feasible. Planting distances may be calculated by taking into account the height of the mature tree – for example, a tree that grows to be 25 feet (8 metres) tall at maturity should be planted at least that distance from the edge of the bed, according to this guideline.\nHere are a few illustrations:\n- Dogwood, Japanese maple, Eastern redbud, and cherry trees (but not the edible kind!) are examples of trees. Azaleas, boxwood, and holly are examples of shrubs.\nPlanting in the marshy region you specify should be done with caution, since trees, bushes, and other plants may suffer from root rot if the drainage is poor or the area remains wet for long periods of time. Please visit the following websites for further information and reading:\n- The SF Gate’s How to Plant a Garden in Relation to a Septic System (with Pictures) The Spruce\n- The Drain Field. Plants that can be grown safely over septic tanks and drain fields\n- Huron-Kinloss is a township in Huron County. Landscape design as well as your drainage field When it comes to planting over sewage pipes, this municipality offers suggestions for grasses and wildflowers that thrive well\n- A lot of governments and municipalities have excellent information regarding septic systems available on the internet. Check out theNottawasaga Valley’s Septic smart – Understanding Your Home’s Septic System for an example of this. This paper covers recommended separation distances between leaching beds and other structures such as gardens, trees, pools, and so on.\nThink about talking to some of your neighbours, who presumably had the same questions as you had when they first moved in and may have discovered some plants that function well in the septic system. Additionally, your town may provide you with useful information and specialists that you may consult. Discuss the finest plants for on and near septic systems with someone at your local nursery; you won’t be the first person to inquire about this! Regarding your request for a “idiot’s handbook” to rural gardening, you are off to a good start by researching what can and cannot be grown in and around the septic bed.\nAlways remember to research the soil, water, and sunshine needs of any plants you are contemplating growing.\nLandscape Ontario offers a fantastic website that will assist you in locating professionals in your region.\nWorst Trees for Septic Systems\nTrees are often considered to be an addition to the home landscaping, but some species can pose a threat to subterranean pipelines if they grow too close. When determining where to build your septic system, it is critical to consider whether plants in the surrounding area may pose a threat to your tank. The root system of any tree is responsible for the majority of the tree’s water and nutrient absorption from the soil. Not all tree roots develop in the same manner, and the manner in which they do so is influenced by a variety of variables, including the kind of tree, the environment in which it grows, the quantity of yearly rainfall received, and the availability of water.\nAs a result, trees planted too close to a sewage system will have their roots grow in the direction of the damp soil surrounding it.\nIn other words, not every tree is equally dangerous, but as a general guideline, you’ll want to keep trees as far away from your water and sewage systems as possible.\nPlanting most trees near your septic system should be avoided as a general rule of thumb since they are potentially hazardous. Having said that, some trees are more aggressive in their behavior than others.\nThese are the worst trees for your home’s septic system:\nAs soon as a tree root reaches the surface of your septic tank, it begins to collect nutrients from the water contained within the tank. It is as a result of this that the root will also absorb chemicals from the water. Apart from the possibility of thousands of dollars in repairs, the tree may also begin bearing fruit that is dangerous to consume as a result of the damage.\nWillow trees grow to be quite large and spread out. As a result, they require a substantial root system. They are well-known for spreading their roots far and wide in quest of moisture. For many septic tanks, the soil is just two feet deep, which is nothing in comparison to the depth of the roots of a Willow. Its roots have the potential to readily penetrate and destroy your septic tank.\nBeech trees are majestic beauties that are well-known for their durability and height, among other characteristics. They have robust, shallow roots that may pose difficulties with both structures and pipelines, despite how impressive they appear at first. When you cut down a beech tree, the roots will typically send up sucker shoots, which will eventually grow into new trees. It is this same tenacity that causes beech tree roots to be a source of concern when they are placed close to subterranean pipelines.\nIn addition to the fact that they would aggressively grab for water sources such as willows, maple trees also generate a substance known as maple syrup, which works against them. When the roots of a Maple tree intrude into your septic system, you are confronted with not only the damage to your tank, but also an inedible batch of Maple Syrup for the upcoming fall season.\nDespite the fact that they have a shallow yet powerful root system, eucalyptus trees may reach distances of up to 100 feet. The root system of the trees is intended to keep them alive in adverse conditions—and it even resprouts from these invasive roots when the trees are cut down and replanted. It should come as no surprise that the roots might make their way into water pipelines and septic tanks.\nHoney locust trees rely on a strong root system to support a top structure that is similarly strong. Suckers from honey locust trees, like those from many other species with invasive roots, grow freely from their roots, sending up prospective new trees that must be dealt with. Those roots can potentially cause issues with subterranean pipelines if they grow too close together.\nMulberry trees grow quite quickly, both in terms of sprouting and in terms of reaching maturity. Their success will be dependent on their ability to maintain a robust root system that will travel wherever the promise of moisture takes them—including ancient subterranean pipelines with leaky seams.\nAspen prefers to grow in thickets, which may provide a pleasing grove-like appearance. The thickets form from the root system of a single tree, which means that a single aspen tree may grow into a grove of similar trees stretching 100 yards over the landscape.\nAlthough that free-roaming root structure is ideal for vacant areas, its performance near subterranean pipes in residential landscaping is less than optimal.\nEmpress trees are extremely fast growers, taking on 5 feet or more of growth each year on average. The tropical appearance of the large leaves, as well as the bright purple summer blossoms, have made the tree popular with certain people. Others, on the other hand, believe it to be a weedy pest. It has a very active root system, as do many weedy pests, and its roots can cause problems for subterranean utilities and pipelines.\nElm trees are drought tolerant and can survive in arid circumstances. They will, however, readily expand their roots in the direction of leaking old pipes if left alone. They can deal with drought, although they would prefer to have their fair amount of precipitation. When it comes to leaking underground drain pipes, that intense desire may be a dangerous trap.\nConsider Planting These Trees Instead\nKeep in mind that you should not become so concerned about the possibility of root damage to septic systems that you avoid planting in these places completely. The ideal plants to use around your septic tank and drain field are perennials and grasses (including decorative grasses). Because of their thin root systems, they are less prone to infiltrate and destroy the subsurface infrastructure. Small, non-woody ground coverings are a wonderful choice for the same reason: they are low maintenance.\nIt is important to remember that eating food crops grown on the ground around a drain field is not recommended since doing so may result in the consumption of hazardous microorganisms.\nThe following are examples of shallow-rooted plants and shrubs:\n- Dogwood trees, Japanese maple trees, Eastern redbud trees, Azalea shrubs, Boxwood shrubs, and Holly shrubs are examples of ornamental trees and plants.\nCall West Coast Sanitation Today!\nThe most important piece of advise we can provide you is to keep trees and bushes out of the landscaping surrounding your septic system. The most important factor should be the best possible functioning of your septic system, but each homeowner will need to do a cost/benefit analysis of the plants they choose on an individual basis. We at West Coast Sanitation understand that you are busy and do not have time to deal with septic issues. If you suspect that encroaching tree roots are causing damage to your system, please contact us at (951) 780-5922 as soon as possible.\nHow Far Away from the Drain Field Should an Oak Tree Be Planted?\nAlmost any septic contractor will tell you that clogged systems are responsible for thousands of dollars in replacement and repair costs for homes every year. The roots of trees are frequently responsible for a clog. This problem, on the other hand, may be avoided by planting particular types of trees at a safe distance from the drain field and the storage tank. Oak trees are generally considered acceptable to grow in such regions because their root systems are less invasive and less extensive than those of other species.\nIn spite of this, there is evidence to suggest that this notion is incorrect, since mature oak roots may grow out as far as 90 feet or more from their origins.\nConsequently, the minimum recommended planting distance should be the same as the expected height of the tree at maturity.\nBur oak and northern red oak are two types of oak that are regarded to provide a minimal risk to septic tanks and other septic system components. If you have reason to believe that tree roots are creating a hazard to your drain field, contact Lee KirkSons Septic in Lakeland, Florida, for assistance.\nPlanting Trees Near Septic Drain Field Wadena MN\nAnyone who works in the septic industry will tell you that clogged systems are responsible for thousands of dollars in replacement and repair costs for homes every year. Most of the time, it is the roots of trees that cause the obstruction. Planting specific types of trees at a safe distance from the drain field and tank, on the other hand, can help to avoid this issue. Oak trees are generally considered acceptable to grow in these types of environments since their root systems are less invasive and less extensive than those of other tree species.\nIn spite of this, there is evidence to suggest that this hypothesis is incorrect, since mature oak roots may grow out as far as 90 feet or more from their origin point.\nSo the minimum recommended planting distance should be the same as the tree’s predicted maturity height.\nBur oak and northern red oak are two types of oak that are regarded to provide a minimal risk to septic tanks.\nPlacement of Septic Tank and Drain Field\nIf you’re looking for a new Underground Sewage Treatment System in Minnesota, Septic Contractors like Custom Septic, Inc. (CSI) will thoroughly evaluate numerous distinct aspects before recommending the optimal location. During the course of the project, some trees may need to be removed. They take into account factors such as the type of soil, the location of an underground water supply, and the size of the Septic Tank and Drainfield that will be required for adequate wastewater treatment.\nRisks of Trees Too Close to Private Sewer System\n- Cracked sewer pipes as a result of tree roots getting into the pipes\n- Pipes that have been broken by trees that have been upended by a storm\n- Septic pipes clogged as a result of tree root invasion\n- Interference with the proper operation of the drainage field\n- Fruit has been contaminated by a root system that has burrowed into a sewage\nWorst Trees to Have Near Drain Field\nMaples, weeping willows, and poplars are some of the worst trees to have near a septic drain field, and they should be avoided at all costs. There is a history of their causing sewage system damage if they are planted fewer than 100 feet away from all septic system components. The majority of tree species should be kept at least 30 feet away from the drain field. When you look at the predicted height of a mature tree once it has reached full maturity, you may get an idea of the root structure.\nThis is only a simple rule of thumb that applies to a wide variety of tree species.\nTrees to Avoid Planting Close to Private Sewer System\n- Weeping Willows, Silver Maple Trees, Red Maple Trees, Ash Trees, Birch Trees, Walnut Trees, Cypress Trees, Elm Trees, Cottonwood Trees, and Poplar Trees are some of the trees that may be found in the woods.\nMinnesota Septic Contractors\nWeeping Willows, Silver Maple Trees, Red Maple Trees, Ash Trees, Birch Trees, Walnut Trees, Cypress Trees, Elm Trees, Cottonwood Trees, and Poplar Trees are just a few of the trees that may be found in the forest.\nCan I Plant Near My Septic?\nThe planting of trees or big bushes within 10m of your septic tank or drainage field is discouraged by the EPA. The roots will naturally go towards your septic tank and drainage field, which are both excellent sources of water for the plant. Because tree roots are so powerful, they have the potential to burst through the concrete of your tank or the pipes in your drain field, causing a costly problem for you. This does not imply that the region around your wastewater system must be a desolate wasteland; there are still some possibilities for adding vegetation to the area.\nWhat to avoid\nPlanting anything that you intend to consume within 5 meters of your wastewater system is not a good idea. Because your system’s primary function is to clean wastewater, the soil surrounding your system includes bacteria that should not be ingested by humans.\nIt is a basic rule of thumb that a tree’s root system extends as far as the tree’s height in all directions. If you plant a tree that has the potential to grow to 5m in height, you may anticipate its roots to extend out to a distance of 5m from the tree’s base. As the expansion of giant trees’ roots continues, the water in your system will become more accessible to the roots. These roots are extremely powerful and have the potential to do significant damage to your tank and pipes.\nWhat to plant\nGrass is the most environmentally friendly alternative for foliage surrounding your system. You are free to plant grass over your tank and drain field without fear of contamination. The roots are superficial and do not pose a danger to your system’s integrity.\nPlanting flowers over your septic drain field is safe since flowers have short root systems and will actually assist to minimize soil erosion by absorbing excess water.\n- Elephants Ear\n- Coral Bells or Heuchera\n- Purple Coneflower\n- Cherry Pie or Heliotrope\n- Indigo Spires or Salvia\nSmall, drought-resistant shrubs\nGenerally speaking, smaller shrubs that have become acclimated to thriving without an abundance of water will not have extensive root systems and are therefore safe to place around your system.\n- Willow Myrtle, Swallow Wattle, Papyrus shrubs, and Oleander shrubs are examples of such plants.\nWe have been using the product in our septic system for more than 15 years. We have only had our system pumped out once during that time period, and the pumping company stated that our system was the cleanest they had ever seen. Gerry Kelly is a well-known Irish actor. It’s fantastic, and I use it to clean everything. As a result of being assured that it was really healthful, we have been using it for 11 years and have only pumped it once. Michelle Wright is a writer who lives in the United States.\nSince we began using the product 12 years ago, we have had no problems and have not had to pump out any of the water in the systems.\nBryant Ham is a fictional character created by author Bryant Ham.\nProvides the solution that we desire in a timely and straightforward manner. There is no mess, no trouble, and no smell; in fact, the odour from our grease trap is completely eliminated. It has been a decade or more since our system has been pumped. Larry Greetham is a well-known actor.\nWhat our customers are saying on Google\n- My tanks’ structural integrity has been a major source of contention. I needed assistance with the tanks because the damage could not be rectified soon and I wanted to keep them operational. click here to find out more Amanda Barnes is a young woman who lives in the United States. The date is February 9, 2021. We have been doing business with Ecocare for a number of years now. We had a septic system problem that was quite odoriferous. Our Ecocare consultant was really helpful and followed up on all of our requests. click here to find out more Graham Green is a British actor and director. He is best known for his role in the film The Great Gatsby. The 19th of November, 2020\nMore reviews may be found on Google.\nTrees and Your Septic System – Septic Maxx\nIn virtually all circumstances, the best advise is to avoid planting any trees in close proximity to your septic tank or drainfield. Sewage system difficulties can be caused by trees growing close to a septic system because the roots can infiltrate the system, break through the septic tank, and grow beneath the drainfield. In the worst-case situation, a tree that has broken through a septic tank might result in thousands of dollars in repair costs for the property owners. In addition, planting trees that grow fruit or are otherwise edible near a septic system is nearly always a bad idea since the tree’s roots may absorb part of the sewage that is being discharged.\nHowever, there are certain trees that, in some rare instances, may be safe to plant near a septic system due to the species’ very shallow root structure.\nTrees You Should Never Plant Near a Septic System\n- Elm trees, walnut trees, and any other tree that produces fruit are all good choices. Any vegetable or anything that is edible\n- Maples, cypresses, and gum trees are examples of such trees. Any tree species that has been shown to have a large root system\nTrees That Are Somewhat Safe to Plant\n- Smoke tree, Eastern redbud, shrubs, and tiny trees with extremely little root systems are examples of such plants.\nSmoke tree, Eastern redbud, shrubs, and tiny trees with extremely short root systems are examples of what you may expect to see.\nPlanting trees DESPITE septic tank/leach lines\nSmoke tree, Eastern redbud, shrubs, and tiny trees with extremely short root systems are examples of what you may expect to see.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Plant Catalog - SEDUM SUNSPARKLER LIME ZINGER\nSEDUM SUNSPARKLER LIME ZINGER\nSedum Sunsparkler Series 'Lime Zinger'\nSunsparkler Lime Zinger Stonecrop\nA perennial succulent that forms a compact ground cover. Variegated lime green, pink-edged leaves are rounded, flattened, and small. Light pink flower clusters bloom in summer, attracting bees and butterflies.\nUSDA zones: 4 - 9\nSunset zones: Sunset zones: A1, 1A, 1B, 1 - 22\nMature size: 6 inches high and 12 - 18 inches wide\nLight needs: full sun, part shade\nWater needs: low to moderate water", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Tree removal is a necessary part of landscape management. Selective removal of trees from crowded landscapes provides more space for the remaining trees to grow and prosper. At Tree Felling Group Harare we provide space for building other site changes that require tree stump removal in Harare.\nTo ensure a healthy and enjoyable landscaped yard, it is recommended owners conduct regular professional tree and stump removal. However, dead, dying and defective trees must be removed to protect people and property. Removing trees provides an opportunity to replant the site with trees that can make a positive contribution to the landscape.\nTree removal is also sometimes necessary when decay, structural decline or significant storm damage makes a tree dangerous. A professional removal service can also conduct a proactive Risk Assessment to help you identify potential hazards. It is also a good idea to contact your Arborist after an especially bad storm. If you are unsure about the structural stability of a particular tree. These services are also vitally important in Harare leading up to winter, reducing the chance of falling trees.\nThe process also requires a high level of expertise in the field. It is simply not a case of wielding a heavy axe to remove trees. It takes a professional removal service with specialized equipment, qualified and experienced arborists to properly take down trees. Therefore, Our company has years of experience and with qualified arborists to carry out professional tree and stump removal.\nWe are also called in when tree and stump removal have to be undertaken on a large scale. Many trees are often damaged by severe storms and have to be cut down to prevent hazards to property. Sometimes, whole sites have to be cleared of trees for construction activities. This is all in a day’s work for Tree Felling Group-Harare.\nFor us, stump removal is an integral part of tree removal. Stumps left behind will decay and may become a breeding ground for fungus and termites. We have a number of different sized machines large enough to remove stumps and small enough.\nCall us now for a free quote and advice. We are the best tel: 0774762559.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "TAKE A PEEK behind the massive privet hedge at the Barefoot Contessa’s East Hampton garden. I did that on Wednesday. It was open to the public for a few hours as part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program, to benefit the organization’s work in preserving exceptional private gardens (usually of people who have died) that would otherwise be lost.\nI generally find these Open Days fairly intimate affairs. Rarely crowded, they often feature eccentric and highly original gardens. Many times the gardeners are older women who have earned their stooped backs, cracked hands, and vast horticultural knowledge by dint of years of effort. Usually the homeowner/gardener is present to greet visitors and answer questions.\nThis garden is different. It’s the home of Ina Garten, the celebrity cookbook author and TV personality also known as the Barefoot Contessa. I’ve never seen the show or read her books, or even tasted her famous brownies, but I did enough research to discover that she was born in Brooklyn [applause] and is self-made, having worked up from modest beginnings to this impressive, sprawling estate. Her husband Jeffrey is the former dean of the Yale school of management.\nIt is a striking example of what can be done when money is no object. Here’s the description from the Open Days directory:\nThis garden features design work by Edwina von Gal implemented about fifteen years ago at Ina’s house, and new garden areas designed by Joseph W. Tyree at the barn Ina designed and built on an adjoining piece of property two years ago. Edwina’s original design at the house is arranged in squares like a kitchen garden, but is planted with perennials, annuals, roses, vegetables, and herbs. It includes a crabapple orchard and rose and hydrangea gardens, and is designed to feel like a traditional East Hampton garden. Joseph’s work at the new barn is set up into three distinct areas: the lawn, a walled garden, and a Lagerstroemia walk. The lawn connects the house by a series of low, broad, stone steps to the barn’s main terrace which is bordered by a low hedge and shaded by two great Linden trees. The sun-filled walled garden is planted with beds of lavender and herbs and has fragrant roses trained on the walls. The lagerstroemia walk is planted with only the white ‘Natchez’ variety of Lagerstroemia, boxwood, hydrangeas, and perennials and wraps around the walled garden and barn.\nA short distance off Main Street, the garden is so insulated by hedges and 40′ tall cypresses it could be somewhere in the Tuscan hills. It is undeniably beautiful, yet it feels somewhat impersonal and not particularly imaginative. Maybe I’m just being a grouch, or suffering a case of sour grapes, when you consider the dramatic contrast to my own humble weed patch.\nIna Garten is a fabulously successful entrepreneur, and by all accounts a delightful person, but she’s not a gardener. Even when you can hire the best to do it for you, somehow it’s not the same.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "It’s Your Time For You To Have A Garden That Say’s Come In And Be Really Relaxed!\nLet Us Landscape of Houston Create The Flower Garden Of Your Dreams In Garden Acres\nFREE Landscaper Estimates!\nLawn and Garden Services Local Area To Garden Acres\nHow to choose a top lawn care service is a concern that many homeowners have to answer daily. It is because of the continuously changing landscape of lawns across the United States. Lawn care services have become more essential, but most homeowners don't know how to approach this task. It is essential to comprehend the needs of your lawn before you start looking for lawn maintenance services. A lawn with uneven soil can be difficult to keep. That's why professionals are required more than ever to make sure that even the most rough of lawns are maintained.\nA lawn service should focus on maintaining an aesthetically pleasing lawn. After all, that is the primary reason why you started in the first place. Your lawn should be an area where you can relax, enjoy time with your loved ones and family and play a round of golf. Therefore, if you want to elevate your outdoor living experience to the next level selecting the best lawn care service is necessary. There are a variety of ways to go about it in order to make sure that you pick the right professional for your requirements.\nCheck out the list of customers to determine if they are the best lawn care company. A lawn care service may have the most talented of landscapers on its staff, but if there are no recommendations or customers to them, they are not worth your time. Check out the website of each lawn care company and find out what kind of feedback from customers they have received. Are their customers happy? Are they content with the work completed?\nWhen looking for the best lawn care service customer service should be the top priority. You shouldn't be working for a lawn service that isn't willing to talk to you or rude when you talk to them. Also, check whether any of your acquaintances or relatives have used the services of a lawn-care company. This will provide you with an hint of what you can be expecting when you call the company. The best lawn care firms have satisfied customers who are satisfied with the work they have done.\nTalking to your neighbors is a great way to find the most reliable lawn care service in your area. Ask your neighbors who they employ for lawn maintenance if they'd recommend them. The word of mouth is the best form advertising. Ask around to see if anyone in your area has the same company you are interested in hiring.\nYou can also look up lawn care services online. Many top companies have websites they use to promote their services to customers. You can usually find out details about these companies by reading online reviews. Check these reviews to learn more about the services that the lawn care service provides.\nRemember that some lawn care companies advertise by phone but will not be available via phone. Call them to find out their hours of operation and more details. Ask their customers about their problems. How well are they able to deal with customer support? This information will help you decide the best lawn care service that is right for you.\nIf you're not sure of who is your lawn care provider be aware that the best lawn care service will use green products on your lawn. They will also trim your lawn without cutting the grass too short. They also will fertilize your lawn, and make sure that it is maintained properly. The best lawn care service will also repair any damage they've caused to your lawn. These are the things you must be aware of when learning how to choose a top lawn care service. You want to choose someone is reliable to care for your lawn.\nHomeowners looking to renovate their backyard should consider a personal loan\nAre you considering doing some backyard renovations. Are you adamant about making your backyard a beautiful oasis? You can decorate your backyard by simply updating your patio furniture. And do not worry, not every backyard renovation is expensive.\nThere are lots of affordable backyard renovation ideas you can use in your backyard outdoor living area. For example, did you know that by adding a deck, pergola or even a pergola to your deck you will be able to add an instant focal point? This instantly changes the \"look and feel of your outdoor space.\" This is perfect for a hot summer's day when you want your backyard renovation to be cool and relaxing.\nToday, I will talk about two types of backyard renovations that are very popular. These types of backyard renovations include a new deck, patio furniture, or one I call the built in look. There are two main types of backyard renovations. The difference is in the landscaping. You can mix and match the built in style with your patio furniture and deck furniture. But if you want to create a unique, modern look, then you should have your deck and patio furniture fully built-in. Here are some things to consider when choosing deck furniture and other outdoor landscaping elements.\nThere are some things to know about backyard renovations and fire pits if you're looking to add an outdoor firepit to your patio or deck. First, if you want the most success with your backyard renovation, you should plan to spend a lot of time outdoors. Summer is here, so your patio and deck will be exposed all day. Even if you put up a cover over the fire pit, you will still have to sit outside in the weather. This is why I recommend you build your own firepit, rather than buying one that is bolted onto your patio or deck. It's easy to make your own firepit.\nBefore you make any decisions, get several estimates on metal and wood from local builders. You can also compare prices online. With these web-based tools, you can enter your information, and the results will show you price quotes from different contractors. You can use these price quotes to create a list with backyard renovation ideas.\nWhile backyard renovations can be very enjoyable, they can also be very expensive. You can cut down on the cost by making sure you get the design plan right the first go. This will help you to know what materials you need. You can be sure that your patio will last for many years by choosing the right material. With the right material, a cheap DIY project becomes much easier to complete.\nIn addition to having a cheap backyard renovation idea, homeowners should also focus on making the space more efficient. Many homeowners make this happen by recycling whenever possible. Many homeowners use their outdoor living space to exercise, such as building a deck. A deck is an ideal place for a pool renovation, because a swimming pool can be an excellent way to stay in shape. However, building a deck without the help of a professional pool designer can be quite complicated. Hiring a professional deck builder will ensure that your project runs as smoothly as possible.\nHomeowners can save money on backyard renovations by applying for a personal loan to help pay for the construction of their patio. A personal loan will allow you to save a little money to make your project run smoothly. In addition, homeowners who are applying for a personal loan should be very aware of the interest rates associated with this type of loan. Personal loans have high interest rates and should be used as an emergency fund, not monthly payments. A personal loan can be a great way to renovate your patio without having to hire a professional.sp1copt1\nLawn and Garden Pruning Local Area To Garden Acres\nHire a Lawn Grass Cutting Service near Garden Acres\nYou might need to contact a company that offers lawn grass cutting services if you live far away from one. You may be better off contacting someone to help you with your lawn care. This is especially important if your area experiences winter storms that can cause damage to your grass. This type lawn care is best done in the warmer months. This means that you will need to wait for spring to do this job.\nA lawn cutting company is a good option if you don’t have the time to wait for the grass to grow again. These services can cut down on the time and effort required to maintain your lawn. They provide a host of services, including lawn seeding, mowing, weeding, and more. They are experts in their fields so you can be certain of quality work.\nIt should not be difficult to find a lawn cutting service near your home. When making your choice, there are a few things you should consider. Check out the length of time that the business has been in operation. The shorter the establishment has been in business, the more likely you are to get results. The average time that a lawn care company has been in business is about 10 years.\nCheck with your local Better Business Bureau and see if anyone has complained. You should not do business with them if they have. The same holds true for those organizations that are not members of the BBB. This is because they could be violating business and trade laws in many ways. It would be in your best interest to avoid any establishment like this.\nIf you do find an establishment that has not been filing permits or complaints, this does not necessarily mean that they are bad businesses. It just means you should be a little more cautious. This is what you're doing when you hire lawn care professionals. You want to make sure that the people that you hire are following all of the proper protocol when cutting your lawn.\nRemember that lawns in close proximity to wooded areas are more susceptible to invasive insects. If you find a lawn company that offers lawn grass cutting services near meadows, ensure that they have the appropriate anti-pest products. It is not enough to mow the grass. If they do not use an appropriate treatment, your lawn can quickly become infested with these insects.\nThe best lawn grass cutting service near Garden Acres is going to use proper equipment that does not disturb the lawn, but cuts it rather than injuring the grass and killing it. Many lawns are damaged each year from lawnmowers, rakes, and shovels. You don't want someone to mow your lawn and then put it in the grass cutter. They will often break the mower blades and put them in the compost. This can cause irreparable lawn damage.\nAn inspection team is a must for any lawn grass cutting company near Garden Acres. They will be able determine if your lawn needs to have its height reduced and the best type of cutback to get. For example, some homeowners prefer to have only the blades pulled while others want the entire lawn affected. Before you hire lawn care experts, be sure to inspect your property. If they give you a clean bill, you can hire them.\nLawn and Garden Weeding Local Area To Garden Acres\nWhat Types of Weeds Are You Management Services?\nCall for your weeding services today. We will ensure that your Rochester backyard is beautiful and healthy by regularly trimming and weeding it. This will also help to preserve the property's aesthetic value. These services will ensure that your backyard is in the best possible condition, no matter what. You should plan ahead if you need to do spring weeding. There are many weeding services in Garden Acres that offer this service at competitive prices, so it is very easy to find one that you can depend on.\nRegular weeding makes sure that you don't have any unwanted growths or weeds in your beautiful landscape. It reduces the chance of diseases spreading to your plants. It is important to remove weeds as soon as possible. However, some weeds can grow quite fast, especially during warmer months. You can avoid further damage by calling for regular landscape maintenance services. Weeding tools will make the job faster and easier.\nLandscape bed weeding will help you eliminate weeds from your flower beds. To prevent diseases spreading through flower beds, most will need to be weeded every season. Weeds can grow to large sizes and spread diseases. It is important to get rid of all possible weed seeds as soon as they start sprouting. Garden weeding tools are used to remove all potential weed seeds and roots, but sometimes it requires more than just a weeding tool. Some landscaping plants will grow better with additional weeding efforts, so be sure to ask a professional about this.\nPesticide products are often necessary for landscape weeding services. Many weeds will produce a nasty smell when they are growing. You can use a pesticide solution to eliminate these weeds. However, this approach does not remove all the weeds in an area. Sometimes, there will still remain weeds after applying the pesticide solution. This is why it is important to add a non-pesticide organic weed control product to the soil in your flower beds.\nAnother type of service that landscape weeding services offers is that of lawn mowing. The right lawn mowing equipment will allow you to easily remove any unwanted growths on your flower beds or along the borders of your property. Proper mowing can also prevent your grass from becoming too soft.\nGarden planning and design is a common service that weeds gardens. Gardeners are responsible for creating gardens that are healthy and productive. Some examples of these types of gardens are fruit and vegetable gardens, ornamental gardens and even landscape gardens designed to include water features such as fountains. Gardeners can also design borders and plant beds. Gardening is a skill gardeners can learn to make their garden beautiful.\nMany homeowners also turn to landscaping services for basic weeding services. It is best to use preventive methods to keep your landscaping beds free of weeds. For instance, by keeping grass clippings on your sidewalk or your grasses trimmed, weeds are less likely to sprout through these small pieces of grass. This is especially important for those who live in areas that get very cold during winter. Landscape beds can be kept weed-free by using mulch, snow, or ice covers throughout the year.\nThere are many other options that you can use to manage your lawn and landscape. A simple rototiller can be used to kill weeds and give your yard a healthy appearance. You don't need a rototiller to keep your lawn green. Instead, you can use fertilizers. Your lawn will grow if you apply fertilizers. It is a good idea to test your lawn for any type weeds before you start any type or weeding services.\nDifferent types of garden mulching\nThe natural product known as garden mulch, green mulch, organic mulch, or green waste mulch is made from decomposed organic matter, such as grass and fallen trees. It is also a by-product from tree growth. It is useful in winter because it protects plants against harsh winter weather conditions, and keeps the soil moist. This material is also great for conserving heat and preventing plants from drying out. Mulches usually consist of wood chips, pine needles, and decomposed bark.\nMulches are a great way to reduce weed growth. They prevent weed seeds from germinating. Mulches are useful in controlling and preventing dandelions (the most common weed in the garden). There are two types available for different soil types and climates. The one that is used on the ground should be applied as soon as the soil temperature becomes suitable for it.\nMulching with homemade compost is the best option for gardens. It ensures that nutrients and water remain in the soil for plants to use. This is the best choice for gardens that have limited space. For example, homeowners with small lawns can make use of garden mulch that is made from compost instead of grass clippings or pine needles. Organic compost should not be used in large gardens. Some commercial composts are also recommended for gardens to ensure that the soil is enriched in nutrients.\nOrganic mulches retain soil's moisture value due to their high water retention capacity. This makes them an excellent choice for gardens with drought-prone or soggy conditions. Mulch will prevent weeds from growing if there is an increase of them in your garden. Mulch helps conserve water and nutrients by keeping the roots of the weeds out of the mulch.\nOrganic mulches can be used even by sensitive animals and plants. They do not contain chemicals that might harm living organisms in the garden. For example, a homeowner can put up his or her own organic mulch in his or her yard. Depending on the homeowner's gardening needs, there are many types of mulch available. Mulchs can be used to retain moisture, protect soil from erosion, and provide shelter from wind.\nThere are two kinds of mulches: live and non-live. Live mulch materials are typically inorganic, made from human or sodic soil matter that has been dyed black. Non-live mulches, on the other hand, are made from living organic materials such as straw, cotton, wool, alfalfa, hay or leaves. The latter is preferred by most homeowners as it provides shade from direct sun while still preserving the plants' natural colors.\nMulch can also be found in different forms. The firewood mulch is basically sawdust that is left on trees after they have been chopped down. This process exposes the bark and other parts of the wood to smoke and thus preserves its natural color. This mulch retains too many heat and is best used in areas that don't have air conditioning. Another form of firewood mulch is the dyed wood mulch, which is made by coloring wood chips or strips with an acid-like substance that alters the color of the mulch.\nThere are three types of garden mulch: organic, inorganic and plastic. Each type is suitable for specific climates and gardening needs. One disadvantage of using plastic sheeting is that they cannot hold up over long periods of time and need to be replaced often. They are effective at keeping soil moist, and provide protection from direct sun.\nLawn and Garden Design Plans Local Area To Garden Acres\nGarden Planning Design For Vegetables\nTwo requirements must be met by your garden planning design: it must produce good results and increase the property's value. Planning a vegetable garden is similar to designing a landscape. It's about creating space and a foundation, as well as creating a design that will create a pleasant environment. Planning a vegetable garden is a great way to add value to your property.\nThis type of plan can be beneficial for many types of gardens. For example, group four (i.e. Cucurbitaceae, which contains about eighty percent of vegetable plant species, can be grown from late Winter to early Spring. Cucumbers that don't need additional nutrients can be grown late in spring. Alliums (i.e. the limes and zucchini) which will need no added fertilizer can be grown in late spring to early summer.\nGroup five (i.e. Group five (i.e. The only difference between the vegetables mentioned in group five and others is that they don't have to be planted so deep. This is to ensure a healthier root growth. Each of the five group vegetables can grow in a variety different soils. Therefore, you can choose the best soil and seed combination to suit your garden planning needs.\nTo grow vegetables, you need to know more about the soil types and how they should be managed. Crop rotation prevents erosion and runsoff by keeping the soil between rows of plants equal in volume. It is important to remember that too many vegetables can cause soil compaction, which can lead to soil siltation and soil compaction.\nToo much crop rotation is a major cause of soil compaction. Ground water pollution is more likely if there are too many crops planted close together, especially if they have similar growth patterns (soilless or water-dependent). Crop rotation is more efficient if it happens at least twice a year. This ensures soil health and prevents plant diseases and deficiencies from developing.\nFor vegetables, soils that are richer in nutrients (especially nitrogen), are better. Different types of garden soils can have different organic matter content. Clay soils are more likely to contain clay material than sand. Sand, however, has a higher proportion of sand. However, clay and sand soils are poor sources for trace minerals. However, manure with high nitrogen content is better for vegetable gardens than one that is too low.\nIn most of the United States, the federal government requires certain conditions for farmers to grow vegetables in their land. The requirements are minimal, as the produce market is quite insular and doesn't need the same supply that, say, the livestock market has. Organic standards for garden-soil preparation also are minimal. This means that the soil that you plant your vegetables on need not meet the organic standards. However, you should use the minimum organic requirements, as they are recommended by the National Organic Program, to get the maximum benefit from the plants you have planted.\nThere are many options for vegetable garden design. You can plant any type of vegetable, but you must have enough room to achieve the crop rotation you desire. And, you must have enough space to move your plants as needed to ensure that they get the variety of sunlight and watering they need every year. You might not be able grow the vegetable garden you envision. So be open to experimentation with your layout. But, if you follow the principles laid out here, you will have a great vegetable garden that will give you years of satisfaction.\nLawn and Garden Bush Cutting Local Area To Garden Acres\nThe Different Garden Hedges Types\nWhat are garden hedges types? This is one question that most people, when they walk into a garden center, ask. It isn't as simple as it sounds. There are so many garden hedges available that it can be hard to choose the right one. You can only decide which one you like best by understanding the basics of each type.\nManzanita hedge is just one example. The name speaks for itself, since this is a type that is mostly seen in desert regions. It can be found near cacti, river banks, and tall stemmed trees. Because of its thick, thorn-like branches, it can be used to block access to the most vulnerable areas of the garden.\nAnother common type is the Yaupon Holly hedge. It is a tall shrub with stiff, straight branches. This would be a great option if you need to protect a trellis or have a narrow border. But if your garden is wide open, then this might not work well for you. It will provide a good cover for the area but not give the desired effect of a canopy.\nThe Boston fern is one example of a plant which provides protection. It comes in a wide variety of heights and colors. Some varieties can reach three feet in height and bear flowers that extend two feet. This plant's leaves can grow to about an inch in length. The leaves are dark green and long. Its base has a sticky surface that helps it hold onto its substrate.\nBald Cypress is an example of a less common type. However, this plant can be found all over North America, even in some parts of Mexico. It is known as the \"hedge plant\" because of its ability to grow even in shallow water. This allows you to create a tree-like shape when it is used in the garden. It is a low-maintenance species that can thrive even with very little attention.\nOne of the easiest and most common types is the English Ivy. It has a shiny silver base and branches. This adds elegance to any garden setting.\nYou should have no problem finding many more garden hedges types. Even if there aren't many of these plants in your area, you should still have the ability to find more. Every year, new hybrids are created. There are always new ways to grow them. These will definitely come into style in the near future.\nExperts recommend that you plan your garden at least one year in advance of planting any plants. This will allow for you to assess your garden and decide what would be most effective for your budget. No matter which garden hedges you choose, they will make your garden look better. Just make sure that they are planted in the right spots and with the proper amount of water.\nYou can also match them with the colors of your garden furniture. If you have a lot of dark green grasses, then a dark green hedge might look good. You could also mix a pond or fountain with the hedge. This combination can really improve the appearance of your garden.\nAlso, the height of the hedges should be such that it is not too high that it blocks off the view of your garden. For it to work, it should not exceed 4 feet in height. It will block out the view and protect you from animals and bugs. You don't want to have predators roaming around in your garden.\nWhen looking for garden hedges types, you should take into account what type of plant life you have in your garden. This is one way of making sure that you choose the perfect ones for your garden. If you have a lot of different kinds of plants, then you can consider taller types. This will allow for you to see all of them from the same place. Make sure though that it isn't too tall that it overhangs the edge of your garden.\nLawn and Garden Regular Fertilizing Local Area To Garden Acres\nFertilizer for Organic Lawns\nOrganic yard fertilizer has many benefits. In addition to the benefit of having cleaner, healthier grass, the soil will be enriched through the natural process of composting. Composting is one of the ways plants restore themselves after a heavy rain or snowfall. This process releases valuable nutrients back into the soil, enhancing the health of the grass and increasing its yield.\nThere are many fertilizers that you can use for your lawn. The best organic fertilizer for your grass will be one that meets your specific needs. When you're choosing fertilizers, you'll want to choose the ones with the highest percentage of natural ingredients. The right fertilizers will be made from organic ingredients that are in season at the time of application. You can also find fertilizers that have been in the market for a while.\nThe best organic yard fertilizer is one that attaches easily to the lawn hose. This is especially helpful if you have a sprinkler system. The valve doesn't need to be manually turned, making it easier to apply fertilizer to the entire lawn. Dig a hole two to three feet deep below the roots of your grass. Fill the hole with organic matter, then add the dirt. Fill the hole with a mixture from compost and manure. Make sure you turn off the valve before you dispose of any fertilizer runoff.\nThere are a number of organic lawn fertilizers that are made from all-natural ingredients. These include bone meal and fish emulsion, as well as manure from non-food and commercial livestock. Coconut oil, alfalfa, borax and blood meal are some other all-natural fertilizers.\nOrganic yard fertilizer products may contain weedkillers or other chemicals. You should ensure that fertilizers are not used to damage grass or grow weeds. The labels of most fertilizers will contain information that will tell you what type of nutrients they contain.\nAfter purchasing organic fertilizers, you should follow a few simple steps to ensure that your soil has the best chance of getting the nutrients it needs. If you want your soil to receive the optimal amount of nutrients, you will want to mulch it. Mulch will keep the soil moist and help retain nutrients and water. Decomposed garden waste, such as leaves or grass clippings, is the best mulch material. It is not recommended that you use animal manure or human manure on your organic lawn. This can attract harmful insects and may also cause disease-causing organisms. Some commercial fertilizers are available in bags, which makes it easy to apply to the soil in sections.\nOnce the soil has been fertilized with water, it is time to fertilize the grass when it begins to grow. For best results, fertilize the lawn when it is still moist. Two weeks before the first frost, fertilize your lawn. If you fertilize your lawn at the right time, you will find that it requires very little extra care when it comes to maintenance. In fact, you might find that your lawn does not require any watering during the summer months.\nMost garden and lawn stores in the United States carry organic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers are available both for ornamental turf (pea and bean) and for normal, hardy grasses. To increase the soil's nitrogen and phosphorous levels, lawn owners can also purchase supplements. These supplements are especially useful for those who have run out of natural resources like the bonefish from St. Lawrence River. These organic materials can help restore the natural balance in your soil and improve your lawns.\nLawn and Garden Routine Maintenance Local Area To Garden Acres\nLawn Maintenance TipsFor Garden Acres\nEvery homeowner should be able to mow their lawn on a regular basis. Lawn care isn't hard, but there are things you need to remember in order to keep your lawn well maintained and green. The first few times of year when you mow your lawn, you want to be very careful and make sure you don't cut too short or too deep. If you cut your lawn too short, you will end up with long grass and a thin layer of grass. Cutting too deep will result in dead spots on your lawn and grass.\nOnce the spring comes and there's snow on the ground, mowing your lawn will most likely not be necessary anymore. Snow can cause damage to your lawn in many ways. You don't want patches of dead grass on your lawn during the growing season. You don't have to mow your lawn every day, especially if it's a large lawn. Mowing should be done only during the warmer months when grass is strong enough to withstand being cut.\nThere are two main types of lawn care equipment that you'll need for lawn mowing, electric or gas-powered mowers. Most people choose to use gas-powered mowers because they are easier to use, don't require much maintenance and gas prices are relatively inexpensive compared to electricity. An electric mower is quieter when it's not in use and requires less maintenance.\nMany people don't realize that some lawn care equipment like riding lawn mowers are actually considered garden maintenance equipment. This means that you need to find proper ways to differentiate between mowing your lawn and garden care. If you are not sure what this means, ask someone at your local lawn-care store. They can help you understand the difference.\nWhen it comes to lawn mowing, it is important to know how many lawns you have. If you have a small lawn then you may be able to cut your lawn by yourself using a riding mower. However, if your lawn is larger than one square mile then you may need the help of someone else. Lawn mowing machinery requires many tasks. The first of which is raking your lawn - this can easily be done by hand, but it does take a lot of time and effort so if you're not confident then it is best to hire a machine to do this for you.\nA common mistake that most people make when it comes to lawn mowing is mowing too low. Mowing your lawn too low can make the grass more vulnerable, and can lead to new weed growth. To keep your grass protected, you should mow up to one inch lower than the height that it was when it was growing. This prevents new grass from growing between your mower's blades. The height that you mow your lawn will depend on a few factors, including the natural height of your lawn as well as the natural grass type.\nAnother important step to lawn mowing is removing the dead grass from the lawn. This may require the help of a push mower. It is easy to get rid of dead grass. You simply need to remove the grass by hand or with a blade mower and place it in a pile. After that, you just have to move the pile into a pile next to the lawn mowing machine.\nA lawn maintenance plan is the best way for your lawn to stay in tip-top shape. You should have a plan in place before you ever mow the lawn. Even if you don't mow your lawn every week, you should still have a plan in place to keep it in good shape. Lawn care isn't hard, but it does require some effort and time. You will find that your lawn care is easier and more efficient when you have a plan. This means that you can enjoy your garden and lawn for longer periods of time because you are properly maintaining it.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Gardening is definitely the change of physical facets of a place, like: the form and place of itswall space and trees and shrubs, developing materials, and many others. Landscape gardening also refers to any activity that alters the financial aspect of a place, in particular: transforming value of the area by getting non-commercial regions, or raising the production of a piece of area by raising the easy access and user friendliness of the general population room. A fantastic concept of gardening as a result can be “to improve the design of a sheet of land by looking into making it in a better position to meet the needs and prerequisites of consumers”. This information attempts to outline gardening in uncomplicated phrases.\nIn the simplest variety landscape gardening is the use of plants and flowers together with other factors to boost the design of your outdoor locations. It is possible to for example shrub lawn rather then enabling the lawns improve outrageous and change into an eyesore. You can then create compact statues and sculptures constructed from rock or resin to offer the location a lot more old experience. Growing trees and shrubs or creating a vegetable back garden for anybody who is a keen garden enthusiast then you could try various landscaping design. You could even go for an organic and natural gardening method, the place you use the components offered close to you and do away with any artificial goods. This approach might not be appropriate for all people, as some people would obtain the possible lack of harsh chemicals in regular growing plants severe of the epidermis.\nLandscaping is normally considered to be an art, since many people’s take a look at the task is generally totally different to this of an expert landscaper. I had acknowledged of lots of people who will only examine a done landscaping design and say “Oh yeah it’s so beautiful however it doesn’t cause me to feel very proud of my land”. A landscaper however is going to take a photograph and transform it towards a work of art. Landscapers can work on a landscaping that is considerably larger than their yard. For instance a landscaper probably have used an image of London’s skyline and converted it in a three dimensional unit, detailed with going images and precise manufacturing. The ending product or service could be of such a scope that it would dwarf any synthetic object in the world.\nCertainly, all landscape designs may have a direct impact for the environment, in particular due to the fact some landscape gardening goes against the principle of making. When you shrub bushes in a city place there is an noticeable loss in purely natural vegetation, which results in a rise in fresh air air pollution mainly because of the improved use of nitrogen-based fertilizer plus the discharge of fractional co2 inside the ambiance. Nevertheless, planting bushes in suburban spots could have a beneficial ecological impact too because plants can hue very hot-windowed roofing and reduce the movement of plant pollen and dust into your your home. With regard to entrance charm, placing shrubs and flowers may have a favorable result on the entrance charm of your home, primarily when they are placed into spots that are alluring to your artistic feel.\nJust about the most well-known landscape design features used today will be the grassy and shrub panorama. Including play devices, or even for the growth of vegetation and blooms, this scenery strategy is preferred given it enables the owner of a house make use of the garden space for other purposes. Moreover, adding a grassy and bush scenery on your property will make your house show up a lot more small and fewer congested. In some cases, the installation of this type of landscape design might actually aid with the power efficacy of the home.\nLandscaping design enterprises will also help you to boost your home’s entrance charm by placing shrubs as part of your surroundings. More often than not, home owners who choose to place bushes in their backyard will translate the toned surface area right into a surface that could be more pleasing and enticing. In reality, planting bushes within a landscape design small business might actually maximize residence appeal. This is due to landscape design companies generally start using a specific rate when choosing where you should shrub a specific shrub and can generally place the main trees within the again shrubs and back yard all through the other surroundings. With this, they are able to camouflage the shrubs and then make them blend in the surroundings, as opposed to pulling excessive focus on them.\nOne more thing that landscaping corporations is capable of doing to suit your needs is to add elements of design in your landscape design endeavor. The most well-known aspects that will be utilized in landscaping projects is the usage of rocks. The fact is, many landscaping design firms will carry a brand of rock or gemstone you can use on the real estate. They supply construction in your situation and convey a sense of individuality for your landscaping. This is the neat thing about employing rocks within your gardening design. In particular, if you are searching for generating an oasis gardening endeavor just where you will be growing trees and shrubs together, you can simply grow large stones around the structure of the tree.\nYour final reason that you can utilize a landscaper to surroundings your back yard is caused by the constant maintenance that you may have to shell out a landscaper. Landscapers will most likely demand the application of marijuana trimmers, fertilizers, and usually, bushes to maintain your gardening project searching well put together and desirable. If you do most of these stuff on your own, you could possibly effortlessly shell out several hours weekly preserving your backyards and shrubbery. With this simply being said, finding a landscaper to situation your yard in your case will ensure that your backyard will remain healthy and searching wonderful. Having a landscaping organization deal with your back yard, you will be also delivering these with a good surroundings to conduct their functions. You will see that getting a landscape design business will become a very effective determination that you can certainly make for the home and also your landscape design wants.\nIf you adored this short article and you would certainly such as to receive additional facts concerning click the up coming site kindly visit our web site.\nProceed your quest for additional associated articles:", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "There are numerous reasons why you are searching for specifics about flower bed design, and surely, you are looking for new suggestions for your purposes. We determined this on the net sources and we suppose this is one of many awesome content for reference. And you know, initially when I first found it, we loved it, we hope you're too. We believe, we may own different thoughts, but, what we do just want to support you in finding more references regarding Flower Bed Design Or Perennial Flower Bed Plans Images Of Perennial Flower Bed Plans Perennial Flower Bed Design Examples 47 Flower Bed Designs With Bricks.\nflower bed design or perennial flower bed plans images of perennial flower bed plans perennial flower bed design examples 47 flower bed designs with bricks.\nbest front flower bed design ideas software designs with rocks for yard,flower bed design ideas photos perennial plans no fuss sun loving garden plan designs with rocks tips,backyard brilliant flower bed design applied to your home software ideas pictures designs with rocks,how to plan a vegetable garden design your best layout flower bed designs front of house backyard annual for full sun,flower bed designs stone and garden design ideas buzz shapes shade,flower bed design ideas pictures designs with bricks tips garden flowerbed yard landscape stock photo edit now,flower bed designs backyard perennial garden design sickles for full sun front of house,flower garden design tips bed ideas around deck,beautiful flower beds adding bright centerpieces to yard annual bed designs for full sun with knockout roses design ideas pictures,flower garden design software download landscaping ideas a for corner spaces bed app designs full sun.\nBelow are a number of top rated Flower Bed Design Or Perennial Flower Bed Plans Images photos on internet. We found it from reliable source. It is tagged and posted by europadir in Europe Home Interior field. We expect this Flower Bed Design Or Perennial Flower Bed Plans Images graphic can be the most trending topic when we distribute it in google plus or facebook on April 15, 2019.\nWe decide to introduced in this article because this can be one of wonderful reference for any Flower Bed Design Or Perennial Flower Bed Plans Images choices. Dont you come here to determine some new fresh Flower Bed Design Or Perennial Flower Bed Plans Images ideas? We actually hope you can approve it as one of your reference and many thanks for your free time for staying in our internet site. Make sure you show this picture for your precious friends, family, community via your social websites such as facebook, google plus, twitter, pinterest, or other social bookmarking sites.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "this is an example of typical design calculations for a concrete fence - allan block fence.\nfences not included in this exception, not over seven feet high, shall require a building permit . the term \"fence\" means wood, metal, masonry or concrete fences, walls, screen walls, decorative walls landscape . structural design calculations and details are not required for individual fences seven (7) feet or less in height.\nin this guide, we take a look at the average cost of hiring professionals to install a concrete block wall as a perimeter fence, 350 feet x 6' tall block (2100 sq.ft. wall area). item, unit cost, quantity, line cost. block wall: concrete blocks are assembled into a wall with mortar, reinforcing steel, and 2\" thick cap; including waste.\nconcrete block calculator - find the number of blocks needed for a wall or foundation. concrete blocksconcrete wallscinder blockswalled gardena projectporchfoundationnumberbuilding. cinder block fence calculator - beautification is not limited to house interiors; it is applicable on exteriors too.\nbrick and block patio project estimate calculator to use this brick patio project estimator, you will need a some dimensions – a plan will help. fence block block calculator height: feet inches length: feet inches you need: fence block block you need: h block block 8x6x16 and 6x6x16 slump stone block calculator.\naug 8, 2011 . medium weight hollow non load bearing masonry unit. interlocking fence block units are available in 4\", 6\" and 8\" (normal) widths by 8\" height. colors generally come in gray, beige, brown, rose, buff and purple haze. another common block type used in fence walls and retaining walls is the gray. concrete.\naug 9, 2016 . concrete blocks, otherwise known as cinder blocks or concrete masonry units, are commonly used for construction, including foundations, bearing walls, fire walls, retaining walls, screening walls and fences. block walls are usually installed by masons or other masonry contractors and is assembled using.\nget 2018 masonry fence price options and installation cost ranges. free, online masonry fence cost calculator breaks down fair prices in your area. input project size, product quality and labor type to get masonry fence material pricing and installation cost estimates.\na permit, inspection and engineering is required for fence walls over 6'-0” high and for retaining walls over 30” . if the total height (b) exceeds 6'-0”, then engineering calculations, details, site plan and a permit . 2) concrete masonry units (cmu) shall conform to cbc standard 24-6 and shall be staggered (running bond).\nthis is a d.i.y concrete masonry fence system that doesn't require block laying skills. by using special split faced panel blocks which interlock without mortar you can build strong attractive boundary walls around your property. the block panels are supported by special pier blocks at panel ends and corners. fence stone™.\nbuilding a block wall. building a concrete block wall is one of the more involved building projects that requires careful planning and a little heavy lifting, but easy to accomplish with quikrete mason mix. project instructions quantity calculator shopping list.\nsince the cost for fencing can vary widely, it's important to estimate cost per project, keeping the specific materials and dimensions in mind.. neighboring fences: if the fences neighboring your property are made of wood, and you install a brick fence, your home is going to stand out -- and not in a good way. try to have.\nmanufactured concrete blocks are often thought of for use in retaining walls, but they are a viable option for privacy fencing and often are used where security and noise-buffering are a high priority. they generally require professional fence design and installation, but planning the fence with your contractor ensures the.\nlearn how to build a concrete block fence with these detailed instructions.\nfence permits. construction for masonry fences. 1) if the prescriptive requirement of section 2121.8 of the florida building code is used, provide the following details. for up to 5' in height, provide 8\" th. cmu wall with and 8\" x 8\" coping with 2 # 4 bars. for greater than 5' but less than 6' in height, provide 8\".\nbrick walls are often an affordable option. traditional brick walls cost around $14 per square foot. however, you will also need to calculate in a variety of additional materials, such as mortar and concrete for the base trench of the wall. brick veneer - $10 sq. ft. - a brick veneer wall.\nthe concrete block calculators provide guidance to determine building materials required for construction projects.\ncost to install a concrete block wall can vary greatly. use this calculator to estimate the cost for your home in your zip code.\nhomeadvisor's cinder block wall cost estimator offers average price information on all the costs associated with building a cinder block wall as researched by homeadvisor . how much does it cost to install a cinder block wall?. how much mortar you'll need to hold the blocks together is a fairly simple calculation.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "WRT is a team of planners, urban designers, architects, and landscape architects. We value the impact of our collective approach to create simple solutions for complex problems across scales. We serve our communities by designing places that enhance the natural and social environment.\nPrimary: 1700 Market Street Suite 2800\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19103\nFax: (215) 732-2551", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "If you’d like a beautiful garden without the maintenance that comes with it, artificial grass is a great option. With a real-grass look but offering greater wear and weather resistance, it’s an excellent grass alternative for low maintenance gardeners. Ideal for urban and small gardens.\nThe preparation of laying Artificial Grass is the exact same process as laying a drive or a patio and there are a number of ways to edge the grass.\nWe at Bristol Paving will usually edge it with a block paviour cemented round , then a level concrete strip to glue the grass too, it’s a bit of a longer process than usual but when completed this way it’s there to last.\nOnce the area is levelled using a lime stone dust screed, the grass is then laid and then a kiln dried sand is brushed over the top of it leaving you a beautiful maintenance free garden.\nBenefits of Artificial Grass\n- Easy maintenance\n- Reduced water bills\n- Solution to shaded areas\n- No pesticides\n- Pet friendly", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Another plea to stop crape murder\nPublished 12:00 am Friday, March 9, 2018\nBy Amy-Lynn Albertson\nRowan County Extension Director\nToo often crape myrtles are cut back to bare trunks in the belief this abuse will yield more flowers. In reality this type of severe pruning results in a shorter bloom time, delayed flowering, weaker branching, and can increase insect and disease problems.\nThis practice, known as topping, is harmful to all trees and is never the right way to prune a crape myrtle.\nLate winter (February-March) is the best time to prune crape myrtles in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Like all trees, the correct way to prune a crape myrtle involves enhancing its natural form rather than trying to force it to grow in a space that is too small or an artificial shape.\nCrape myrtles naturally grow as small upright or vase-shaped trees with multiple trunks. In a well pruned crape myrtle, the trunks grow upward and outward, with branches fanning out rather than growing inward into the center of the tree.\nTo determine if your crape myrtle needs to be pruned, examine the direction in which the trunks and branches grow. Starting at ground level, follow the trunks upward to where they begin to branch, focusing on the interior of the tree rather than the outer edges. Branches that grow into the center of the tree, crossing over other branches or trunks, should be removed.\nTo remove a branch, follow it back to where it joins a larger branch or trunk. Take a close look at the point where the branch joins the trunk. You will notice at the point where the two join, the branch is swollen or enlarged. This area is known as the branch collar. Using a pruning saw, remove the branch by cutting just above the branch collar rather than flush with the trunk. If the branch was removed at the correct place, the branch collar left behind will extend out a centimeter or two from the trunk.\nIf it has been years since the tree was last pruned, you may have to remove several branches. Whole trunks can be removed by cutting them off as close to ground level as possible, but this results in profuse sprouting of suckers during the summer and should be done only as a last resort.\nIf you have the time and the tree is not too large, you can clean up the interior of the tree by cutting off small twiggy branches that grow from the main trunks. This is best done using hand pruners.\nYou can also remove seed pods and trim off the ends of branches that are less than pencil sized in diameter. While these practices will help the tree look neater and may increase the size of flower clusters, they are not necessary to keep the tree healthy.\nCrape myrtle varieties like Natchez, Muskogee and Tuskegee easily reach 25 feet tall or higher with a similar spread. If you have planted a large growing variety in a space that is too small to allow it to mature, your best option is to move the tree to a different spot and replace it with a more compact selection such as Tonto, Sioux or Catawba, which grow to 15 feet or less.\nTo learn how to properly prune a crape myrtle and other ornamental trees and shrubs, come to the Cooperative Extension Center on March 13 from 1-2 p.m. We will demonstratie pruning techniques and discussing dos and don’ts in the landscape. This class is free but space is limited; please call 704-216-8970 to register.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "In fact, we offer complete gardening solutions. Of course, we do this while guaranteeing the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the gardens.\nWe’re committed to delivering high-quality garden maintenance services. These include hedge trim, tree pruning, landscaping design, and general gardening.\nFurthermore, we have services such as lawn mowing and high-pressure cleaning. All amazing gardens start with detailed garden design ideas.\nBesides, we are gardeners who can bring your gardening designs to life. In fact, if you’re seeking a Alfords Point gardener, don’t bother searching any further.\nWe are available whenever you are! Our aim is to create truly unique gardens. We offer a complete selection of garden creation services.\nOur plant suggestions assist our customers in the design of their gardens. We also make every effort to keep costs as low as possible. This makes us one of the top Gardening services in Alfords Point.\nAt Bargain Gardener, We offer professional garden services that will help you achieve your goals.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Bur Oak is being considered for park strips that are 6 foot wide with houses that are approximately 20 to 30 feet from the trees. Would this be recommended? What problems might we incur if we planted these as described?\nDavis County Utah\nBur oak is probably not the best choice for residential areas due to its ultimate size. While it is a slow-growing tree, it will ultimately grow to 50-60 feet in height and about the same in diameter. But, it would probably be only 25 feet tall and 25 feet wide after 20 years of growth. The other question is the size of the park strip. A strip 6-feet wide is probably okay, but I wouldn't try to plant in anything narrower than that.\nIn summary, in the short term it would be great. Long term, you may run into problems with them encroaching on the houses.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Alaska Shasta Daisy\nNo longer available this season.\nShasta Daisy, Alaska is the most famous cultivar of this beautiful European wildflower. Large white flowers perfect for cutting. (Leucanthemum superbum)\nLeucanthemum superbum Alaska\nZone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9\nAttracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings\nFull Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade\nEarly summer to fall", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "This relatively peaceful park in the southwest corner of the old city is a welcome oasis of greenery for visitors (of both the feathered and two-legged varieties). A large expanse of lush lawn provides the stage for a harmonious play of palms, vibrant flowers, water basins, fountains, quaint white footbridges and a scattering of snack vendors. This is a good place to jog, picnic or just kick back and enjoy nature. The high concentration of greenery makes the city's pollution a little less noticeable here.\nParks, Gardens & Cemeteries", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "As principal in charge, Scothorn is committed to every project in a direct, hands-on manner. She is dedicated to creating environments that are artful, appropriate to the site and ecologically sound, and has a special insight into the application of low-maintenance site\nand landscape design.\nPatric's motto is to nurture client relationships, never step down from a design challenge and continue to be passionate and open-minded when approaching a new project. His main focus is to positively impact the environment by producing outdoor spaces that are artistic in nature with an intrinsic value of bringing people together.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "4 Reasons Landscape Architects Should Partner With Revit Modeling Services\nIt’s a common misconception that landscape architects have little to gain by hiring top providers of Revit Modeling services like The AEC Associates, people believe that Revit is more suitable for architects and engineers. This myth often discourages landscape designers from employing Revit Modeling Services providers even though the software favored the building industry professionals only during the initial years. Revit was indeed built to help the building professionals design, build and maintain high quality buildings; however, gradually many features were introduced that can help you create excellent landscape designs for both large and small projects.\nFollowing are some reasons for using this path breaking software for landscape projects.\n- Better collaboration\nRevit Modeling services team allows landscape architects to work in close coordination with other AEC professionals. Revit is now being used by most of these professionals, they use BIM to make their inputs to the shared information resource. This data can also be accessed by landscape architects enabling them to enjoy a better collaboration with other stakeholders.\n- Accurate modeling of site elements\nPowerful Revit tools allow a landscape designer to come up with accurate modeling of exterior site design elements. You can work out various elements like retaining walls, area of paving; site fixtures like fences, seating, and so on precisely and accurately. Designers can create and use a database associated with these parametric objects for detailing,, quantity calculation, procurements and future maintenance requirements etc.\n- Efficient workflow\nWorking closely with Revit Modeling services ensures a greater work efficiency for the landscape professionals. Revit creates a virtual 3d model of the design, any alteration is carried across all the 2D and 3D drawings, guaranteeing a smooth and efficient workflow.\n- Intuitive rendering tools\nRevit incorporates several effective, intuitive rendering tools for exterior site elements, like paving areas and various site fixtures. Top of surface, one of these tools, for instance, helps create 3D terrain models. A basic toposurface is created by placing spot levels or importing 3D terrain data from another available source.\nLandscape architects can improve their workflow and create quality designs by working in tandem with reputed providers of Revit Modeling services. It’s a myth that Revit suits only architects and engineers, it has many features for landscape designers as well.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Good drainage is key to a healthy lawn but as anyone who lives in the UK will know, this isn’t always easy to achieve. Frequent downpours and moisture-laden conditions mean that many lawns will become soggy and spongy in the cooler months of the year. If you have heavy clay or compacted soil, a waterlogged lawn will be more common.\nFortunately, there are a few steps that you can take to improve lawn drainage and prevent waterlogging from happening in the first place. Improving the health of your lawn, aerating the soil, installing drains or trenches and creating alternative water collection areas can all reduce or prevent waterlogging.\nKeep reading to find out how to remedy saturated soil and how to create drier, airier conditions for your lawn grass to thrive.\nWhat is a waterlogged lawn?\nA waterlogged lawn occurs when there is more water on the surface of the lawn than it can absorb. The water displaces air particles in the soil so that the roots of grass and other plants can’t absorb oxygen and will drown if submerged for long enough.\nIn waterlogged gardens, pools of water will sit on the surface of the grass and drain away very slowly. Waterlogging usually happens after long periods of heavy rain and if you regularly experience a waterlogged garden, clay or highly compacted soil is likely to be part of the problem.\nAt best, a waterlogged lawn will be squelchy and sticky, at worst, there will be visible pools of water that may remain on the grass for days or even weeks.\nWhat causes waterlogged soil?\nDuring prolonged downpours of heavy rain, the soil becomes saturated. If the rain keeps on pouring, the soil will eventually be unable to absorb any more water, leading it to pool on the surface instead. Waterlogged soil feels soft and squishy and you’ll be able to hear the soil squelch underfoot if you walk across it.\nWaterlogging is more common in clay and compacted soils as there are fewer air particles for the water to pass through. Waterlogging can also be caused by poor soil preparation before laying turf or seeding.\nWhy is a waterlogged lawn a problem?\nWaterlogging can cause problems for your lawn for many reasons:\n- Excess surface water will limit the amount of oxygen that reaches the grass roots.\n- Damp conditions will increase the growth of algae, liverwort, lichens and moss.\n- Grass can be pretty tough and a few days underwater shouldn’t cause too much damage. However, long-term waterlogging may cause the grass to yellow and die, creating bare patches on the lawn.\nHow to fix a waterlogged lawn\nAlthough it may seem like a daunting task, there are several ways to improve drainage in your lawn. If your garden is covered in pools of water, you might be wondering how to drain the waterlogged ground. We’ve put together a handy list of waterlogged garden solutions to help you dry out your patch once and for all.\nBefore you attempt the soggy lawn solutions below, you’ll need to wait for any excess water to drain away. Here’s how to drain a waterlogged lawn:\nUsing a tool like a garden fork to prick or slit the surface of the ground will help to improve drainage, however, you may end up causing more damage to the lawn by walking on it when it’s waterlogged than you would if you left it to drain away naturally. All of the following waterlogged garden solutions are best done once the water has soaked away.\nHow to improve lawn drainage and prevent waterlogging\n1. Aerate the soil\nIf your lawn is on the smaller side, you can use a garden fork or hollow tine aerator to punch deep holes in the soil. You can use a towed aerator for larger areas. Soil aeration helps to prevent compaction, allows plants to absorb more nutrients – leading to a thicker, healthier lawn, and improves airflow, ultimately reducing the risk of waterlogging.\nYou can also consider airblast aeration, where compressed air is blasted into the soil in different directions from a depth of 1 metre. It’s an effective, long-lasting solution for compacted soils.\nAdding sand to an aerated lawn will help to aid drainage further.\n2. Improve lawn health\nIt sounds obvious, but the healthier the lawn is in the first place, the less likely it is to become waterlogged and even if it does, it’ll bounce back much more quickly.\nA strong, healthy lawn will play a key part in your waterlogged lawn remedy plan. Unhealthy lawns usually contain weeds, moss and bare patches. It’s essential to remove these if you have problems with soggy soil.\nUse a suitable moss killer to treat any problem areas, make sure to keep your lawn regularly fertilised and overseed when necessary. A strong grass root system should help to reduce waterlogging problems in the future.\n3. Dig a soak-away trench\nDigging a trench is one of the most effective ways to prevent waterlogging. Drainage trenches can be particularly useful in clay soils which are easily compacted.\nYour soak-away trench will need to slope away from the garden and be at least 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep. Make sure you check for any pipes that might be lurking underground before you begin. You’ll need to fill the ditch with around 12 inches of brick rubble followed by 3 inches of gravel then cover it with soil.\n4. Install a French drain\nFrench drains, so-called because of an American farmer called Henry French, who wrote about them in 1959, are an effective way to divert water away from the lawn and into a drain.\nTo create a French drain, you’ll need to dig a trench that’s at least 18 inches deep and 9 inches wide. The trench needs to slope downwards, at least 4cm for every 2 metres of trench length. Make sure you check for any pipes that might be running underneath the soil.\nLine the trench with water-permeable landscaping fabric to prevent any plant roots from clogging up the drain. When planning your drain’s location, you’ll need to decide where the water will drain off to.\nNext, fill the trench with around 3 inches of gravel, before laying a perforated pipe. Once the pipe is in position, you can cover it with a layer of landscaping fabric, before topping it up with fine gravel. You can leave the gravel showing, or cover it over with turf, depending on its location and your preference.\n5. Create alternative water collection areas\nAnother way to help prevent lawns from becoming submerged and soggy is to try to reduce the amount of water that flows onto it.\nIf you have garden structures like sheds and greenhouses, drain the water that runs off the roof and collect it in a water butt. It’ll help your grass to stay a bit drier and provide water for the plants that need it during dry spells.\nInstalling permeable paths in your garden is an effective way to soak up excess water. Paths made from bark chippings or shingle will work well, or you can lay a path with permeable paving stones which allow the water to flow into the sub-base drainage layers.\n6. Plant a bog garden\nAn alternative way to make the most of poor draining areas in your lawn is to plant a bog garden. Bog garden plants won’t survive in badly waterlogged areas, but they will thrive in moist soils and they’re a great way to attract wildlife to your garden. If you have a patch of soil that remains damp all year round, you may not even need to use a pond liner at the base of the bog garden.\nPlants such as hostas, water irises, many types of grass, astilbe and the striking cyperus are all excellent plants for a bog garden.\nWaterlogged grass can be fixed\nWaterlogged grass can be a real problem, especially on lawns with heavy clay or badly compacted soil. Fortunately, there are several solutions for saturated soil. From ensuring your grass is as healthy as it can be to keeping to soil aerated and diverting the water away from your lawn, a boggy garden can thankfully become a thing of the past.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Laurus nobilis (Bay tree)\nLaurus nobilis (Bay Tree) is a Tree which can be grown in a tub or as a hedge plant else it grows to a height of 12m and a width of 10m . It has a slow growth rate, which makes for beautiful topiary. The leaf has cooking qualities.\nAvailable in: 15 and 20 cm Pots", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "I have hopefully just bought a smelly plant for spring flowering in my rockery. Phlox divaricata ‘Clouds of Perfume’ is a woodland plant that also thrives in walls, borders or on banking. Versatile of what?\nFacts about Phlox divaricata\nIt will grow 12″ tall and spread as a cushion 24″ wide.\nThis Phlox is semi evergreen and likes well drained soil.\nIt is also called wild phlox and grows as a weed in North America.\nOther common names include Wild Sweet William, Louisiana Phlox, and Blue Phlox.\nThere are 67 species of annual and perennial Phlox according to wikipedia\nWhy I bought Phlox divaricata ‘Clouds of Perfume’\nThe flowers are powder blue, a cool shade I long to grow in my garden.\nThe bonus of a mass of flowers giving out a good scent was a second incentive.\nRegular readers will know I am mean (I prefer to say thrifty) and I paid £1.50 for a large pot that was in an end of season sale. I have taken 6 rooted cuttings or divisions from the one plant and so I think I got a bargain.\nPhlox divaricata’Blue Moon’, Phlox divaricata’Chattahoochee’is lavender coloured, and white varieties of Phlox divaricata include ‘Fuller’s White’ and ‘White Perfume’.\nPhlox from Thompson & Morgan\nPhlox Divaricata “Montrose Tricolor” above has variegated leaves and lilac-lavender coloured flowers.\nPot grown plants should be watered well before planting.\nCarefully remove from the pot and place in a prepared hole and firm the soil around the roots.\nIf the plant is pot bound tease out the roots or separate off some cuttings.\nWater until the Phlox is established.\nWild Phlox by winged photography CC BY-NC 2.0\nPhlox Divaricata “Montrose Tricolor” Flowers at Rooftop Garden of Higashi-shinagawa Pump Facility by ykanazawa1999 CC BY-NC-SA 2.0", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A Parametric From Design for the \"FLUIDITY Bench\" based on the latest Robotic fabrication technologies. designed by Tianzhu Zhang.\nParametric Design for a Bench designed by Ten architecture students from Columbia University GSAPP\nIn streets and squares, in gardens or on balconies, positioned against an outside or a garden wall: Hopper Bench fits any location. It also offers great versatility: Its two pass through zones make it easy to get in and out of the bench.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Baby’s breath is a famous flower that is found in many places; it is easy to grow, and you can plant both annual and perennial baby breath. These flowers make a lovely addition to any garden, and they can be planted in a variety of ways. Baby breath is grown for its beauty and fragrance, and the flowers are used as cut flowers, dried for decoration, and they are deer-resistant. This article will provide you with detailed instructions for growing and caring for baby’s breath.\nBaby’s breath can be planted in zones 4-9, and it needs full sun to grow well. Baby’s breath makes a great ground cover, and it can easily grow over rocks, and it is a creeping flower. This plant likes good drainage. They bloom from late spring through summer, and the flowers they produce are white and pale pink. Baby’s breathe can grow from eight inches in height to four feet tall. Growing baby’s breathe in your garden is easy if you are in the right zone and you have full sun.\nWhen growing baby’s breath by seed it is important to sow the seed after danger of frost has pasted; continue to sow seed every other week until the beginning of July. Lightly cover the seeds with dirt and water generously. After the flowers start to sprout lightly water annual baby’s breath and generously water perennial baby’s breath. If you are starting your baby’s breath inside start the seeds about 10 weeks before you transplant them into your garden. Sowing baby’s breath from seed in your garden is easily done, and this plant does not need a lot of maintenance once it gets growing.\nWhen caring for baby’s breath there are some easy steps you can take to make your plant more productive. When the flowers of your baby’s breath plant begin to die cut back the flowers; this is known as dead heading, and it will cause new blooms to grow. Annual baby’s breath likes plant food, and both types of baby’s breath enjoy alkaline soils. Taking care of baby’s breathes is easy and only requires a slight amount of attention, and these plants are drought resistant so they can handle dry spells well.\nPropagating baby’s breath is simple, and you can have many of these plants growing in your garden in no time. Start by taking a cutting from your baby’s breath plant in early summer. Place the cutting in some water and dip it into some rooting hormone powder before putting it into some dirt. Remember to poke a hole in the dirt with your finger first to make sure the powder rooting hormone stays on the stem.\nGrowing and caring for baby’s breath does not have to be hard. These easy tips and steps will have your garden filled with baby’s breathe in no time.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Three plants I wish to have in my house in the future\nIf I have my own house, I will grow plants and flowers and vegetables that I love.\nThese few days, I am dreaming about flowers and plants that I want to include in my yard of my future house.\nThere are three I am thinking about.\nHome of lady has to have flower, and rose is first flower to be on my list.\nWhat I want is to have Khmer rose.\nIt is hard to find because nowadays, rose plant in the market is from out of country. However, I will try my best to find one.\nIn Cambodia, we call it Jampei.\nIf you watch Apsara dance, you will see the dancers decorate their hairs with this flower.\nI want to have this one in my yard. I will grow grass around it. In the evening, I will sit on grass, under Jampei tree, and read book.\nIt is a plant that grows in water. It has many names, but I choose name 'shellflower'.\nI like its green color. It makes my eyes and my feeling fresh.\nI dream to make a shallow stream, then I grow this plant in it.\nJust imagine only, but my heart is like spring.\nI cannot stop my lips from smiling.\nIf I can make my dream comes true, um.. ha ha ha...", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Quarter 1 (Jan – March)\nQuarter 2 (April – June)\nQuarter 3 (July – September)\nQuarter 4 (October – December)\nUsually spent tree pruning, maintaining any shrubs or hedges, plant cut backs.\nUsually spent pruning shrubs and hedges, weeding, hard edging.\nUsually spent pruning summer shrubs and hedges.\nLeaf clean up and light pruning only. Frequency of leaf clean up visits depends on the amount of leaf drop you have on your property. Charged in 1-2 hour increments.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site is well-known for its unique complex of 19 historic wind mills in a typical Dutch landscape. Currently there is no visitor center with appropriate facilities on site to welcome the many (international) visitors to the area. NOHNIK proposed an integral design for the entrance area and a new visitor center, based on three typical Dutch elements: water, land, sky.\nWater symbolizes the relationship of the Dutch with the water and the battle against the water. Land symbolizes the Dutch life below sea level; vulnerable and heroic at the same time. Sky visualizes the typical Dutch grey clouds, the clear and wide horizon and the power of wind. These three elements form the base for the building design. The are interpreted as different floors within the building volume, connected to each other with a scenic route.\nThis route offers views to the visitors on different essential elements of the Kinderdijk complex, including historic pumping stations, canals and waterways. At the top of the building a viewing platform provides a scenic vista on the landscape with its 19 old wind mills. These principles incorporate a natural narrative into the building.\nType: UNESCO World Heritage Site, architecture, landscape, interior, exhibition concept\nCommissioner: Stichting Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk, Architectuur Lokaal\nSize: 1.200 m2 (building)\nStatus: runner-up out of 132 entries in an invited competition\nPartners: DGMR Engineers, Haasnoot Bridges, Opera Amsterdam exhibition specialists", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "New Jersey, like other states in the US, is experiencing changes in weather patterns that are affecting the roofing industry. The increase in temperatures, strong winds, and frequent storms have led to a rise in energy costs and damage to roofing materials. As a result, homeowners and commercial property owners are looking for sustainable roofing solutions that can mitigate the effects of weather and save on energy costs. Green roofing is one of the solutions that property owners can consider. In this article, we will discuss green roofing solutions for New Jersey.\nWhat is Green Roofing?\nGreen roofing, also known as living roofing, is a roofing system that involves the installation of vegetation on the roof. The vegetation can be placed on a layer of soil, growing medium, or directly on the roof membrane. There are two types of green roofs: extensive and intensive. Extensive green roofing involves the installation of shallow soil layers and low-growing plants that require minimal maintenance. On the other hand, intensive green roofing involves deeper soil layers and a variety of plants, including trees, that require regular maintenance.\nBenefits of Green Roofing in New Jersey\nGreen roofing has several benefits for property owners in New Jersey as outlined below:\n1. Energy Efficiency\nGreen roofs act as insulators, regulating temperatures in buildings by absorbing heat during summer and retaining heat during winter. This reduces the need for air conditioning and heating, ultimately lowering energy bills.\n2. Stormwater Management\nGreen roofs absorb and retain rainwater, reducing runoff and flooding during heavy rains. This improves the quality of water in downstream water sources.\n3. Improved air quality\nVegetation on green roofs reduces air pollution by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releasing oxygen. This mitigates the effects of pollution from buildings and traffic.\n4. Increased Property Value\nGreen roofs increase the aesthetic value of a property, making it more appealing to potential buyers. Additionally, green roofs are long-lasting and require minimal upkeep, which increases the value of a property over time.\nGreen Roofing Options for New Jersey\nHere are some green roofing options that property owners in New Jersey can consider:\n1. Sedum Roofs\nSedum, also known as stonecrop, is a low-growing succulent plant that is suitable for extensive green roofing systems. It requires minimal water and maintenance, making it ideal for New Jersey’s climate.\n2. Wildflower Roofs\nWildflower roofs involve the installation of a variety of plant species, including flowers and grasses, on the roof. These roofs provide a diverse habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies while mitigating the effects of stormwater runoff.\n3. Shrub and Tree Roofs\nShrub and Tree Roofs are intensive green roofs that involve the installation of shrubs and trees on the roof. These roofs require more maintenance and soil depth; however, they provide various benefits, such as increased shade and improved air quality.\nFrequently Asked Questions about Green Roofing\nQ: How long does a green roof last?\nA: Green roofs can last between 30 and 50 years, depending on the type of plants used, the quality of the installation, and maintenance practices.\nQ: Do green roofs require irrigation?\nA: Extensive green roofs, such as sedum roofs, require minimal irrigation. However, intensive green roofs, such as shrub and tree roofs, require regular irrigation to maintain plant health.\nQ: Can green roofs support any type of plant?\nA: No. Not all plants are suitable for green roofing as they may require deep soil layers, high maintenance, or may cause damage to the roofing membrane.\nGreen roofing is a sustainable roofing solution that property owners in New Jersey can consider. It provides several benefits such as energy efficiency, stormwater management, and improved air quality. Additionally, there are several green roofing options such as sedum roofs, wildflower roofs, and shrub and tree roofs that property owners can choose from. Always consult with a roofing contractor or engineer to determine the best green roofing option for your property.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "47+ Florida Backyard Landscape Ideas\nPictures. See more ideas about florida landscaping, backyard landscaping, landscape design. We tried to consider all the trends and styles.\nIdeas, backyard decorating ideas, south florida landscape ideas, backyard landscaping, landscaping backyard, backyard landscaping ideas, backyard landscape design, graphic design, graphic designer, exterior design, home design ideas, modern home ideas, home garden. Get ideas for your florida landscaping project. Florida landscaping | florida landscaping.\nSee photos of beautiful landscapes from jacksonville, orlando, miami, tampa and other cities throughout florida.\nAnother idea is to hang flower pots around the ceiling of a. Get our best landscaping ideas for your backyard and front yard, including landscaping design, garden ideas, flowers, and garden design. The combination of functional and comfortable backyard ideas with unique landscaping designs create fabulous outdoor living spaces that are inspiring and spectacular. From small trees to fences, the backyard landscape should be a perfect oasis for your home.a collection of 30 ideas can be more then enough.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "SEDRD Guest Lecture: Ken Smith\nDate and Time\nThe School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) is pleased to host award-winning Landscape Architect Ken Smith from Ken Smith Workshop, NYC, kindly supported by a gift from Maglin Site Furniture.\nLECTURE: VERTICAL LANDSCAPES, SOCIAL URBANISM & CAMOUFLAGE\nPlease register for this Free Event including a Lecture by Ken Smith at 7:00pm, followed by a reception, at the same location.\nAbout Ken Smith:\nKen Smith is one of the best-known of a generation of landscape architects equally at home in the worlds of art, architecture, and urbanism. Trained in both design and the fine arts, he explores the relationship between art, contemporary culture, and landscape. He is committed to creating landscapes, especially parks and other public spaces, as a way of improving the quality of urban life.\nHis work pushes beyond traditional typologies to create landscapes that draw on diverse cultural traditions and influences of contemporary culture. His practice, Ken Smith Workshop is based in New York City.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The longest series of bridges crossing over West Lake, Su Causeway connects six bridges, and the embankments along the way are all landscaped with trees and flowers. Any spot along the causeway would be great to enjoy a sunset or sunrise.\nIn the evenings, the causeway is illuminated by green lights. It is a favorite place for Chinese couples to walk along the promenade. It is a good example of Chinese design and the style is delicate and refined.\nHiking and biking are both available on Su Causeway as the causeway is flat and wide.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "If you want a perfect lawn, some simple tips can bring your fantasy to fruition. Most people have the notion that having an immaculate garden requires hours of effort and a deep dig into the pockets. Although lawncare Suwanee can make the experience much easier and efficient, that is not always the case. Below are some essential tips that are budget friendly that can transform your lawn into a dream come true.\n1. Go for a Push Reel Mower\nThere is a significant difference between rotary mowers and reel mowers. While rotary mowers are used, they shed grass, and they leave the lawns susceptible to insecticides and diseases. Reel mowers are useful because they leave the grass clean. Neat grass will heal faster in addition to them looking nice. When using a push reel mower, human energy is relied on, and this means that you will not have to pay for gasoline fuel to have the job done. Gas powered motors are costly as they can cost hundreds of dollars yet a push reel mower is around eighty dollars. They are also kind to the environment, and that is why they are an ideal choice.\n2. Fertilize in the Spring and Fall\nFor your lawn to be healthy, it needs nourishment. Soil can provide the yard with some nutrients, but it indeed does not have enough nutrients for a whole season. It is therefore vital to fertilize your lawn and the best time to do it is around the late spring and early fall. Do not fertilize your lawn often because not only is it expensive, but it will be weakened.\n3. Avoid Overwatering\nOne of the best ways to maintain a lawn is by deeply watering it but not frequently. This is because watering it daily can kill the roots and make the grass stressed thus making it susceptible to damage. Flooding your lawn can also significantly raise your water bill.\n4. Avoid Over-mowing\nYou should keep in mind that if you cut the grass too short, you are making it vulnerable to weeds and heat. Therefore, allow the grass to grow a little taller because this will enable your lawn to hold the moisture well as well as resist the weed. An ideal length would be around 2 inches. The height might vary depending on the breed but research and find out the perfect height for the type you have.\n5. Aerate in the Spring and Fall\nJust like fertilization, aeration should be done in the spring and fall. This will help the roots to get some air, there will be improved penetration, and food absorption will be facilitated.\n6. Make Your Fertilizer\nYou can save money by making your fertilizer using household ingredients. You will make more nutritious compost than the ones being sold.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Lyonothamnus floribundus var. asplenifolius\nAlso known as:\n- Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. asplenifolius\n- Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood\n- Catalina Ironwood\nNOTIFY ME WHEN THIS IS AVAILABLE ON PLANT LUST\nWe have some great partners who have grown this plant!\nWe have your location as: ASHBURN, VA Not right?\nNo gardens or educators offer this plant right now.\nWe can notify you when it's available.\nFIND IT TODAY AT ONE OF 4 PARTNER LOCATIONS\nDescription by: Cistus Nursery\nServicesMail Order Nursery Retail Nursery\nLacy, evergreen foliage and cool, honey-brown peeling bark set this California native apart. A large shrub or small tree, to 15', it has large, Sorbus-like, white flower clusters. Best in full sun, with little summer water.\nDescription by: Native Sons\nArroyo Grande, California\nThough first discovered in 1884 by William Lyon and named in part in his honor, it is a Florentine nobleman, Dr. Franceschi, who is credited with introducing this tree into the nursery trade. This pioneering nurseryman upon finding that the seed was difficult to germinate, set out to the Channel Islands with his sons to collect a full-grown specimen with roots and all. Suspected as outlaws by the Coast Guard, they were fired upon until their vessel began to leak. Furiously bailing water, they managed to reach Santa Barbara Harbor with their prize in hand. After planting, their specimen flourished and by 1897, there was sufficient stock of Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. asplenifolius to list it in their nursery catalogue. A slender, evergreen tree, it can reach 60' with a 20-40' spread, though it is often smaller in the garden. The attractive foliage is deep glossy green, aromatic and fernlike, and divided into deeply notched leaflets. The lower branches tend to brush the ground and the silvery-gray bark shreds off with distinctive charm in long, thin strips to reveal showy, redwood-colored inner bark. From May through June, small, white blossoms occur in large, flat clusters, 8-18\" wide, creating cream-colored umbels that cover the tree. Best used in full sun with excellent drainage, it is fast growing in youth and tolerant of some aridity and drought near the coast, where it is best suited. The tree tolerates many types of soil, but requires periodic deep watering in the summer. Often multi-trunked and particularly impressive in groves, the ironwood can be used on steep, rocky slopes where few other trees will grow. When discovered in 1884, it was thought to be the rarest tree in North America. Native only to the Channel Islands, the ironwood shares its limited distribution with Quercus tomentella and Prunus lyonii. The Chumash people used the wood from this tree to make spears. Hardy to 20F. Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Clemente Islands.\nDescription by: Xera Plants\nServicesRetail Nursery Wholesale Nursery\nCalifornia native, more specifically a native of the Channel Islands that makes a wonderful evergreen tree for protected locations. Catalina Ironwood, is related to roses and in summer bears cymes of flat-topped white flowers. It is the deeply incised evergreen compound leaves that are its most glorious attribute. Full hot sun in well drained soil. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Great courtyard tree. No other tree boasts leaves as beautiful. To 18' tall and 10' wide, forming an umbrella shape.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Answer: As your tree matures it should become more symmetrical. Pruning will encourage new growth but pruning the very top of the tree is not a good idea. Juvenile trees often look lopsided but eventually they straighten up and grow right. Just be a little more patient with your weeping will and it will turn into a beautiful specimen.\nQ&A Library Searching Tips", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Height x Spread: 50cm x 40cm\nA graceful Geranium producing sprays of lilac blue flowers that gaze upwards, over large divided green leaves with blotches.\nNative to the eastern side of North America and Canada, this tough and hardy Geranium flowers from late spring into early summer, but cutting back faded stems and foliage will encourage a second flush in autumn. Its open naturalistic form makes it a good choice for a wildflower meadow, where it will attract bees and butterflies in their droves. But its tolerance of partial shade increases it versatility within the garden. It thrives in any fairly fertile soil in either full sun or partial shade.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "From the E-Newsletter:\nPerennials Sponsors Prizes\nfor the The Vancouver Up Front Garden Contest\nThis year Phoenix sponsored the prizes for the Up Front\nGarden Contest in Vancouver. The first prize winners\nreceived a $500 gift certificate, the second prize winners\na $300 gift certificate and the third prize winners\na $200 gift certificate. The prizes were awarded in\nfront of the winning garden.\nLeft to Right: The first prize winners, Douglas and\nFernando, with Phoenix Owner Gary Lewis presenting them\nwith their gift certificate.\nThree pictures of Douglas and Fernando's Garden.\nHere is Steve Whysall's article on the\nThey're the tops:\nStrathcona garden captures the natural world's beauty\nand gets top marks in the Up Front contest\nSteve Whysall, Vancouver Sun\nPublished: Friday, June 16, 2006\nIt is a romantic garden with a charming heritage house\nat its centre in one of Vancouver's oldest character\nIt is also a garden that catches the attention of children\non their way to and from school and thereby serves as\na gentle reminder of the beauty of the natural world.\nThe little corner-lot garden belonging to Fernando\nRato and Douglas Cave at 602 Keefer St. in Strathcona\nis now the winner of this year's Up Front Garden Contest,\nwhich is organized by the Vancouver Garden Club and\nsponsored by the Vancouver park board to encourage neighbourhood\nEach spring, members of the garden club scour the city's\n22 neighbourhoods in search of outstanding front gardens\n-- ones that not only make the neighbourhood a more\npleasant place to live but also inspire others to make\ntheir own front yards more appealing.\nThe Strathcona garden was judged to be the best of\na shortlist of eight finalists selected from a total\nof 65 gardens all over Vancouver.\n\"We are thrilled to have won,\" said Rato.\n\"We inherited the garden when we bought the house\na year ago. It was a little overwhelming to look after\nit at first, but since January I have been working hard\nto maintain it.\"\nContest judges this year were Paul Sangha, Vancouver\nlandscape architect; Marjanne Vrijmoed, co-owner of\nFree Spirit Nursery in Langley; and me.\nEach of the garden finalists were scored out of 100\npoints in three key criteria: 40 points for appearance\n(general cleanliness and neatness); 35 points for design\n(creativity in design and layout of plant material including\nattention to colour, variety of species, and their relationship\nto buildings and other landscape elements); and 25 points\nfor impact (how the property contributes to beautification\nof the neighbourhood as viewed from the street).\nSangha and Vrijmoed gave the Strathcona garden full\nmarks -- 100 out of 100. I was less enthusiastic, partly\nfrom having seen it before and also because I spotted\na dead tree in the front yard.\nBut we all agreed that the garden is certainly a treasure\nin its neighbourhood and worthy of the No. 1 spot.\nLast year, it was a runner-up in the competition, but\nthis year it was the best of the bunch.\nSangha thought it was \"magical,\" with a clever\nlayering of plants and excellent use of colour.\n\"I like its playfulness. It is a garden to enjoy\nand experiment with and have fun in, rather than a garden\nthat has been developed by stringently following rules,\"\nHe was also impressed that the garden helped revitalize\na part of town where the possibility of vandalism and\ntheft sometimes discourages people from doing something\n\"It is wonderful to see this generous commitment\nof time and energy to beautifying the neighbourhood,\"\nVrijmoed thought the garden was \"charming\"\nand \"a garden to fall in love with\" and was\nparticularly enthusiastic that children from the nearby\nelementary school could walk by it every day and have\nthe opportunity to notice the diversity of plant material,\nfrom giant leaves of gunnera to the diminutive perennials.\nI liked the striking combination of red clematis and\nbright blue ceanothus as they tumbled together over\na blue-green picket fence with a single white foxglove\nI also liked the foliage textures of a corkscrew willow,\nevergreen magnolia, windmill palm and silk tree as well\nas the generous placement of a fig tree next to the\nsidewalk so the seductively sweet fruit can also be\npicked by passersby.\nAll of us liked the way the garden connected with the\n1908 heritage house, especially how the blue and yellow\ncolours of the house blended with the planting scheme\nto create a sense of harmony.\n\"No one would ever consider stealing a plant because\nthe garden is so charming,\" said Vrijmoed.\nThe second- and third-place winners in the contest\nwere gardens at 3118 Alberta St. and 311 East 11th Ave.\nEach garden impressed the judges as being neighbourhood-friendly\nand having a unique personality.\nThe Alberta Street garden in front of a 1912 heritage\nArts and Crafts house uses clipped boxwood, yew hedging\nand containers of lavender to hint at formality while\nsoftening the overall look with a relaxed planting of\nperennials, ornamental grasses, and foliage trees.\nSangha said the garden had \"restrained elegance.\"\nHe was especially impressed by the planting of lavender,\nhardy geraniums, foxgloves and roses in the lane at\nthe side of the house where you also get peek-a-boo\nviews of the vegetable garden.\nVrijmoed thought the garden was a good example of what\na typical Vancouver easy-maintenance garden should look\n\"It is the most suitable kind of garden for this\nneighbourhood, so it is a very good example for other\nhomeowners,\" she said.\nThe garden at 11th Avenue in East Vancouver was also\na finalist in last year's competition. Judges again\nwere impressed by a dense planting of conifers and evergreen\nshrubs around a meandering path of boulders, which is\nfrequently used by schoolchildren as a fun obstacle\nSangha and Vrijmoed thought the garden had a \"Germanic\"\nor \"Bavarian\" look because of the extensive\nuse of rock and clipped conifers.\nBut we all were impressed by the boldness and clear\ndefinition of the curving border, the attention to detail\nin every aspect of the planting scheme, and the way\nthe garden extends a friendly invitation to the entire\nFor a complete list of Up Front contest winners in\nthe each of Vancouver's 22 neighbourhoods, visit the\npark board's website at www.vancouverparks.ca.\nto the Articles Page", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Registered Landscape Architect\nShannon joined Prewett, Read & Associates shortly after it was founded in 1998. The Texas A&M landscape architecture graduate oversees the production of all drawings and documentation, including site layouts, design concepts, drafting, renderings and cost estimates. She has been a registered landscape architect since 2006. A creative through and through, Shannon enjoys spending time outside of work on craft projects and in her vegetable garden.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The diary of a winter garden\nLast May the owners of the glorious Old Rectory at Brandon Parva in Norfolk opened their locked down gates to welcome us for a virtual visit. All the colours and fabulous planting that define this stunning garden have, this winter, been blanketed in snow, hiding the many wonders to come. But even beneath the soft blankets of snow, the shape and form of this garden are beautifully defined. Enjoy a winter walk through the garden and read on for garden owners, Sue and Simon Guest’s, winter garden diary:\nSue and Simon’s winter garden diary\nAs all gardeners will know there is never a season without jobs to do in a garden – the weather being the main thing that prevents us getting on with the work.\nThe Old Rectory has been planted as a garden for all seasons. This gives us colour and interest all year round and but also means that there are tasks needing to be undertaken in all seasons.\nIn the winter we have a programme of clearance of the remaining autumn leaves and then move on to the pruning to get the garden in shape for spring.\nWe prune the vine before Christmas and we also remove the old leaves from the many hellebores which self-seed well in our soil. We then look to the pergola where we tackle the wisteria and follow on with the many roses. The pergola surrounds the outside of our walled garden on three sides and is over 60 metres long. Confidence when pruning up a ladder is an essential skill!\nWe have some shrub roses to prune and we also try to shape some of other deciduous shrubs that need attention this year. It’s fair to say we never quite get to the end of the list.\nI’d like to claim that we mulch all the borders each year but that is too big a job for us to fit in. We aim to select a couple to do each year.\nWorking in the garden is always a pleasure and once the snow has melted we will be back out there. No hint of green yet on the trees but along with the many evergreen shrubs it is seen on the stems of the many daffodils pushing through in the woods and on the euphorbias as the flowers form. Colour to be enjoyed from the aconites, snowdrops and hellebores.\nSee the garden as it was last May…\nTo find out when The Old Rectory opens again click here\nIf you enjoyed this content please consider making a donation to help us continue to support our nursing and health beneficiaries.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Tierra Landscape installs all types of patios - from concrete pavers to stone slabs.\nTierra installs small- to medium-sized decks. This multi-level deck features mahogany and cable railings.\nModern backyard landscaped with large in-ground mahogany decking.\nWhether you prefer concrete blocks, stone or boulders - Tierra Landscape can install a wall…\nDecorative raised bed to create privacy for a daycare woodchip play area.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The City of Cape Town recently upgraded a small community park in Mikpunt, close to Klipheuwel, to create a space for residents to exercise, relax and enjoy the outdoors.\nThe upgrade was completed at a cost of R60 000, after extensive consultation with Sub-council 7, residents and city parks officials.\nThe park now boasts a new joy-wheel, play equipment, picnic tables and litter bins, along with a large shade structure, which has been built because it is not possible to establish trees during the water restrictions.\nSuzette Little, mayoral committee member for area north, said the park would help to build a sense of community in the area by bringing people together.\n“Members of the community were part of this park upgrade and I ask them all to take care of this much-needed facility with a sense of pride and ownership. Make use of it, but also look after it for the benefit of this community,” said Ms Little.\nMikpunt Park was originally developed in 2011 on an unmade road about 200m from the Klipheuwel Primary School.\nFollowing the City’s recent upgrades, it has become an attraction in the community, especially for pupils from the local primary school.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Back to SuDS\nIllman Young worked with CH2M for Glasgow City Council to combine our SuDS and urban design skills for retrofitting three areas in Glasgow: Croftfoot, Kingspark and Drumchapel. These areas were identified as having a high risk of flooding, and the team were engaged to produce Surface Water Management Plans (SWMP) for each of the areas, and to look at opportunities to deal with the surface water run-off before it reached the drainage network.\nCurrent flooding issues and existing flow routes were examined, gullies identified and suitable locations for interventions identified\nDifferent SuDS components were suggested for different street typologies, ranging from bioretention ‘build-outs’ and permeable paving locations within the highway to down spout disconnections and rain gardens in private properties. Opportunities for larger storage areas also examined within schools and public open spaces\nConsultation material was produced for open public stakeholder engagement sessions, to clearly explain the need for the SWMP and the other benefits that the SuDS proposals would bring. Sketch plans and sections were produced to show details of the proposed SuDS features as well as precedent examples of how the components would look and could be integrated into the existing streetscape / properties to provide greener more sustainable streets and spaces. Detailed feedback was received from residents which informed the development at the next stage.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The best time to fertilize lawn is before or after rain. Fertilizing before rain allows the fertilizer to seep deep into the soil and provides nutrients for the grass to grow. Fertilizing after rain washes away any thatch or debris on the surface of the lawn, making it easier for the fertilizer to reach the roots.\nIf you live in an area that experiences regular rainfall, you may be wondering if it’s best to fertilize your lawn before or after a rainstorm. The answer may surprise you – it actually doesn’t matter all that much!\nWhile it’s true that watering your lawn after applying fertilizer will help the nutrients to soak in more quickly, rainfall will also do the trick.\nSo, if you’re short on time (or just don’t want to get caught out in the rain), there’s no need to wait to fertilize until after the storm has passed.\nBest Time to Fertilize Lawn before Or After Mowing\nIt’s important to fertilize your lawn regularly to keep it looking its best. But when is the best time to do it?\nThe answer depends on a few factors, including the type of grass you have and the climate you live in.\nFor most people, the best time to fertilize their lawn is in the fall. This gives the grass a chance to absorb nutrients before winter sets in. In general, you should avoid fertilizing your lawn right before or after mowing.\nThe fertilizer can clump up and make it difficult for your mower to get a clean cut. It can also cause brown patches in your lawn if you’re not careful. If you must fertilize before or after mowing, be sure to water thoroughly so that the fertilizer has a chance to soak in before you start cutting.\nAnd be extra careful not to overlap your passes with the mower, as this can concentrate the fertilizer in one spot and burn your grass. With a little planning, you can keep your lawn looking green and healthy all year long!\nWhat Happens If You Apply Fertilizer to Wet Grass\nIf you apply fertilizer to wet grass, the fertilizer will likely stick to the blades of grass and not be absorbed into the ground. The fertilizer could also run off of the grass and onto nearby surfaces, like your driveway or sidewalk.\nBest Time of Day to Fertilize Lawn\nWhen is the best time of day to fertilize your lawn? The answer may surprise you!\nIt turns out that the best time of day to fertilize your lawn is actually in the evening.\nThis is because the cooler temperatures and lower light levels mean that the fertilizer will have more time to work its way into the soil without being broken down by the heat or sunlight. Of course, you still need to be careful not to over-fertilize your lawn, as this can lead to problems like unwanted growth or even burns. But if you follow the directions on your fertilizer and apply it in the evening, you should see some great results!\nWhen is the Best Time to Apply Fertilizer\nThe best time to apply fertilizer depends on what type of fertilizer you are using. If you are using a granular fertilizer, the best time to apply it is when the soil is moist. This will help the fertilizer to break down and be absorbed by the plants.\nIf you are using a liquid fertilizer, the best time to apply it is in the morning or evening when the sun is not as strong.\nCan You Apply Granular Fertilizer in the Rain\nIt’s no secret that rain can make a mess of just about anything – including your meticulously planned fertilizer schedule. So what do you do when the forecast calls for rain on fertilizer day? Is it safe to apply granular fertilizer in the rain, or should you wait for the sun to come out?\nHere’s what you need to know about applying granular fertilizer in the rain: 1. It’s not ideal, but it is doable. 2. You’ll need to be extra careful to avoid runoff.\n3. Make sure your equipment is properly calibrated. 4. Be prepared for a longer application process.\nShould I Fertilize Right before It Rains?\nIf you’re wondering whether you should fertilize your lawn right before it rains, the answer is probably no. Fertilizer can be washed away by rain, and if the rain is heavy enough, it can also run off into nearby waterways and cause pollution. Plus, fertilizer that’s left on the surface of the ground can be eaten by animals or dissolved in puddles, which isn’t good for them either.\nIt’s better to wait until after the rain has passed to fertilize your lawn. This will give the fertilizer time to soak into the ground and do its job without being washed away. Just be sure to check the forecast before you apply any fertilizer, so you don’t accidentally end up doing it right before another rainstorm hits!\nHow Long Should Fertilizer Be down before It Rains?\nIf you’re wondering how long you should wait to fertilize your lawn before it rains, the answer is generally 24 hours. This gives the fertilizer time to be absorbed into the soil, where it can then do its job of promoting healthy growth in your grass. However, if you’re using a slow-release fertilizer, you may be able to get away with applying it just before a rainstorm.\nWhat Happens If It Rains After Fertilizing?\nIf it rains after applying fertilizer to your lawn, the chances of the fertilizer washing away are high. If this happens, you’ll need to reapply the fertilizer. However, if only a light rain falls, it won’t wash away the fertilizer and will actually help work it into the soil.\nIs It Ok to Put Fertilizer on Wet Grass?\nNo, it is not okay to put fertilizer on wet grass. The chemicals in fertilizer can burn the leaves of wet grass, and it can be difficult for the fertilizer to be absorbed into the ground if the grass is too wet. It is best to wait until the grass is dry before applying any type of fertilizer.\nDo you fertilize lawn before or after rain?\nThe best time to fertilize your lawn is actually before it rains. This gives the fertilizer a chance to be absorbed into the soil and taken up by the roots of the grass. If you wait until after it rains, the fertilizer will just wash away and won’t do your lawn any good.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Beatrice will look a bit greener come next spring thanks to a partnership between Exmark Manufacturing, Keep Beatrice Beautiful and the city.\nAround 40 trees are being planted along the Homestead Trail along Second Street with the help of Exmark volunteers and the city.\nThe beautification project was made possible through Exmark-Toro Foundation's Big Rock Project grant. This year's $25,000 grant recipient was Keep Beatrice Beautiful, who is working with the city and Exmark employees to liven up the Second Street stretch between Ella and Grant streets with trees and native grasses.\n\"We're supporting the community that supported us,\" said Patty Kaufman with Exmark. \"We have deep roots in this community. We just feel it's right to be a good corporate citizen.\"\nAdditional landscaping is planned for the west side of Second Street, including planting grasses on a former salvage yard. Trails will also be mowed through the prairie grasses.\n\"It's been an eyesore for a very long time,\" Kaufman said. \"It's going to be beautiful.\"\nExmark employees have kept busy volunteering for other projects as well.\nOn Friday, Oct. 19, employees work to rebuild a dugout at the north ball fields in DeWitt that were damaged by recent flooding. That project was part of the Toro Foundation Volunteer Project, in which employees chose a project they would like to tackle.\nOn Wednesday, Southeast Community College studnets also planted trees at the Gage County Fairgrounds' horse arena. Exmark donated the trees to the 3G's 4-H Club to provide sorely needed shade at the arena.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "How to Install Weed Block Landscape Fabric Using Ground Staples\nLandscape fabric is an easy and effective way to prevent weeds from taking root in your garden, but one that relies heavily on its strategic and secure placement.\nGround staples are a critical tool in holding weed block landscape fabric firmly in place to eliminate potential gaps where nuisance sprouts could develop. Their proper installation involves a little planning and a little preparation, but will make a big difference in the overall tidiness of your garden.\nStep 1: Measure the area.\nTo get a general idea of how much weed block landscape fabric and ground staples you will need, measure the garden bed to see your total surface area and purchase the appropriate amount.\nStep 2: Prepare the bed.\nSince the goal is weed prevention, you should remove any existing weeds with a garden hoe. All plant food and fertilizer should also be added before laying and securing the landscape fabric.\nStep 3: Lay the landscape fabric.\nWhen laying weed block landscape fabric, it’s important to read the directions carefully to ensure you are putting the right side down on the garden bed. Then, the fabric should be evenly aligned throughout. If the area requires more than one sheet of fabric, make sure each section overlaps at 6 inches instead of cutting the fabric. Insufficient overlap can allow weeds to poke through the openings.\nYou can use stones or heavy objects to weigh the fabric down. The edges can be trimmed with scissors.\nStep 4: Secure with ground staples.\nWith your weed block landscape fabric aligned and in place, you need to make sure it stays that way. Ground staples should be installed every 8 to 12 inches along the edges of the fabric and 12 inches apart in the center of the fabric. You may also want to use a staple when you cut a planting hole to ensure it doesn’t look baggy around the plant. Don’t skimp on the ground staples! The more secure the landscape fabric, the less chance for weeds to pop up.\nTo apply, slightly pinch the two prongs of the staple to keep tension, enabling it to stick in the ground better. Then use your hand to push the ground staples as far as you can into the soil, then use a hammer to finish the rest. Fabric should completely adhere to the soil surface and not be loose or flapping.\nStep 5: Say goodbye to pesky weeds.\nProperly installed weed block landscape fabric is a simple way to fight off troublesome sprouts in your garden bed. It’s a breathable option that allows water, air and nutrients to get to your plants, but prevents weeds from germinating in the soil.\nEaton Brothers offers 4” or 6” ground staples. The 6” 11 gauge square top staples are ideal for landscape fabric and normal soil, while the 4” staples are a less expensive option and can be used for normal to hard soil.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "specialized in serving premium brand sports surfaces, kids play area surface , and gym fitness flooring products. Along , with new segmented product artificial turf grass, along components like rubber and silica sand infill’s and turf adhesive. With application under expertise team\nArtificial grass is designed especially for sports pitches specifically football, hockey , cricket ,etc. and landscape providing natural , enjoyable game with performance and durability at the same time. Those grass systems have perfect performance referring to game ball roll and bounce, sliding and also weather durability and physical performance .", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Characteristic pink, tubular honeysuckle flowers adorn this hairy plant that will grow as a short shrub, climbing vine or loose groundcover. The flowers, which bloom spring to mid-summer, attract hummingbirds, and the bright red berries, which are present from late summer to fall, attract other birds.\nRiparian Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland|\nfull sun, part shade, shade|\ndry to moist soil; tolerates clay; drought tolerant; withstands seasonal flooding.|\nGood for slope stabilization; can be used as a garden hedgerow.|", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Summer is just around the corner. And with it comes sitting in the sunshine, going to the beach, and throwing BBQs. Is your garden party-ready? Follow our tips for revamping in time for the alfresco season.\n- Create a Patio\nIf you’re planning on throwing outdoor parties, you will need a patio area. Consider a paved area or decking. This is the area where you can sit, gather and grill food. If your decking is elevated, you will need to create a boundary or perimeter for safety reasons. Glass fencing works well as it doesn’t hide the rest of the garden. Stainless steel balustrades can be purchased from SHS and other companies.\n- Update Your Garden Furniture\nIs your garden furniture looking a little tired? Invest in some new tables and chairs that are both functional and stylish. Benches are great for sitting out in the evening and enjoying a coffee or glass of wine. If you throw a lot of parties, it’s worth working out where all the guests will sit. In addition to your patio furniture, you might want to invest in some occasional seating. Bean bags work well, as long as you keep them dry. Ensure they have removable covers so you can wash them between uses.\nWhen purchasing your furniture, don’t forget textiles. Cushions and seat pads will provide your guests with added comfort. Also, remember tablecloths and napkins. Wipe-clean tablecloths are practical for outdoor use.\n- Create a Garden to Stimulate the Senses\nWhen planning your garden, don’t just concentrate on what you can see. Think about scents and sound. Plants like lavender, rosemary and gardenias have beautiful aromas. Create sound by planting grasses and bamboo. The sound is created when the wind blows through them. Wind chimes also work well.\n- Add a Pergola\nIn addition to flat flower beds, look for climbing plants and flowers. Train them to grow up walls and fences. Or introduce a pergola. There are countless sizes and styles to suit a variety of gardens. They make great walkways or small arches.\n- Add Some Shelter\nIf you have the free space, consider creating a shaded area. This could be a simple gazebo or more ambitious project. A sheltered area is ideal to provide shade on hot days. It can also provide shelter from summer showers. When the temperature dips in the evening, a gazebo will protect you from cool breezes.\n- Introduce Lights\nIf your parties or BBQs continue into the evening, add some lighting. This could be an outdoor electric light. Or you could do some solar lights around the garden. They will illuminate automatically once daylight fades. Candles are another option and will add an ambient glow.\nBefore we know it, we will reach the longest day and then move towards autumn. Summer never seems to last long enough. Make the most of your summer by planning ahead and getting your garden in tip top condition. When the sun arrives, you can sit back and enjoy it.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The public is invited to attend the 25th annual Austin Arbor Day celebration from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.\nCome and help volunteers\nplant 100 native trees along the newly built Southern Walnut Creek Hike and\nBike Trail and participate in other tree-related activities at 7800 Johnny Morris Road.\nNatives are already adapted for the soil, moisture and\nclimate conditions found in and around Austin. In general, they're resistant to\ndrought, heat, and common diseases and pests.\nTrees should be planted where they're uniquely adapted.\nTrees that naturally grow along the riverbed won't thrive in your rock garden,\nnor will trees that prefer little or no water do well in a moist environment.\nAustin's long hot summers mean shade is a welcome addition\nto any landscape. Plant native shade trees, such as chinquapin oak or eastern\nred cedar, in dry soils. The oak and cedar trees are long-lived, up to 100\nyears or more. If your landscape is well-watered or near the river, pecan trees\nwill thrive in the moist, well-drained soil. The pecan is also the Texas state tree.\nSmaller trees fill in the understory or as focal points amid\nthe shrubs and flowers in the garden. A bonus is those that provide food and\nshelter to local wildlife. Native fruit trees, such as the Mexican plum and\nTexas persimmon, also known as black persimmon, are drought-tolerant. The\nedible fruits are small and can be messy if the tree is planted near a patio or\nsidewalk, but the birds and squirrels will flock to the garden for the trees'\nbounty. These and other decorative small trees or large shrubs such as possumhaw\nholly, roughleaf dogwood or rusty blackhaw viburnum may be pruned to a tree\nform or allowed to fill out to form a medium to large shrub. Roughleaf dogwood\nreadily grows in a thicket to fill a drab corner or hide a wall. Water\nrequirements range from medium to low.\nAlthough native trees may be drought-tolerant, when first\nplanted, they require regular watering until the roots are established.\nGenerally, apply 10 gallons of water for every inch in diameter of the tree's\ntrunk every week. In extremely hot weather, or if the tree's leaves begin wilting,\nwater twice weekly.\nMore tree events in Austin include Lady Bird Johnson\nWildflower Center events. Learn about historic Texas trees and native trees at\nthe Celebration of Texas Trees walk through the Texas Arboretum from 10 to\n11:30 a.m. on Nov. 4. Active adults and children may enjoy the Texas Tree Climb\nat the Wildlife Center. Climb into the treetops with harnesses, ropes and\nhelmets with trained experts. Climbing from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 5 is free\nwith admission. Children must be age 7 or older to participate.\nMore Stories: Featured Story - Homes\n- Natural stone can be a 'green' option\n- So much to do in SoCo, all in the shadow of the Capitol\n- Hosting pre-kindergarten meetups can help students on their first day of school\n- Bring the feel of slower country life to city living décor\n- Zilkr on the Park: Luxury condominiums boasting park access, unparalleled amenities\n- Original glory restored to AD Stanger stunner with complete modern renovation\n- ONLY 6 CHANCES REMAINING TO LIVE IN THE CANYONS AT LAKE TRAVIS\n- A private oasis in historic Georgetown\n- Circle C Ranch land lovers enjoy trails, nature and greens\n- Meet the 2017 Parade of Homes™ Builders", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "- handsome hardy North American grass with foliage turning pale bronze in autumn\n- coarse annual grass having fingerlike spikes of flowers; native to Old World tropics; a naturalized weed elsewhere\nHow To Use wire grass In A Sentence\n- Wire grass (botanical name carex stricto) grows wild and tall in the peat bogs of the Upper Midwest.\n- On the ground are dry-prairie plants, which include wire grass, little bluestem, and Florida paintbrush.\n- Instead of being wound onto spindles, the ropes of wire grass fiber were sent to looms to be tied together into matting.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Landscape and Sustainability\nJohn F. Benson, Maggie H. Roe\nTaylor & Francis, Nov 30, 2000 - Architecture - 336 pages\nThis unique book is about landscape, sustainability and the practices of the professions which plan, design and manage landscapes at many scales and in many locations; urban, suburban and rural. Despite the ubiquity of 'sustainability' as a concept, this is the first book to address the relationship between landscape architecture and sustainability in a comprehensive way.\nMuch in the book is underpinned by landscape ecology, in contrast to the idea of landscape as only appealing to the eye or aspiring cerebrally to be fine art. As this book argues, landscape is and must be much more than this; landscape architecture is about making places which are biologically wholesome, socially just and spiritually rewarding.\nWhat people are saying - Write a review\nWe haven't found any reviews in the usual places.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Dark glossy green deciduous foliage is mat-forming and is excellent used as a ground cover for difficult sites. The 8-14” tall foliage spreads to 3’, choking out weeds and eliminating the need to mulch. Native Ground Hog™ has white flowers in spring followed by deep purple berries in late summer and attractive orange-red foliage in fall. Grows 8-14\" tall. PPAF Plant 36\" apart.\nHeight: 8-14 in\nSpacing: 36 in\nHardiness Zone: 3-9\nWe can not ship to following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and HI.\nPlants will be in seasonal condition with appropriate foliage.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Elaeagnus macrophylla Overview\nA spreading evergreen shrub from Korea and Japan. Bears glossy dark green foliage and silver cream flowers. This is a good hedging plant.\nCommon problems with Elaeagnus macrophylla\nHow to propagate Elaeagnus macrophylla\nYou can propagate the species by seeds in the autumn or evergreen forms by semi-ripe cuttings in the summer, deciduous forms by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.\nSpecial features of Elaeagnus macrophylla\nOther uses of Elaeagnus macrophylla", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "… John's design preference is to divide it into four beds with a central feature. Now I suppose there's a couple of ways I could go about this vegie garden. One of the things that will drive this is whether the soil drains effectively or not. Firstly, you have to consider how much space you have and if it is. We say “ about 1 square foot” because the thickness of a garden bed board will make the growing area of your garden just under an increment of 1 foot; but not to worry, your plants will never know the difference. There's an Oleander, Pittosporum, Nandina. It's Here! \"You could use lime or spray paint - anything that allows you to see the outline of your garden set out on the ground.\". And for this family, it's time they found another place for the trampoline cause that's a perfect spot for a well designed vegie garden. I think I'd get rid of those, get rid of their roots so I've got a really good opportunity for growing vegetables. Along the north here, there's a bank of trees and they're shading much of the garden. Not all of them are, however, suitable for your needs. If you're a gardener without a lot of space to devote to growing vegetables, try a plan along a deck or patio for convenience and beauty. So many different kinds of vegetables need different spacing; it’s hard to remember how much space goes between each plant. Article by Farm Fit Living | Mindy Young + Rural Living + Homesteading + Business + Recipes + Wellness . Make your paths wide enough so they look appropriate in the space you have available and remember that you may want to take your wheelbarrow down them so make them at least wide enough for that. Vegetable Garden Design Ideas - Photos of Vegetable Gardens. We show you how we're working on creating ours with design plans and planting schedules. Keep taller vegetables on the north or west side of the garden to prevent shading on shorter plants. Observing vegetable garden layout plans and spacing also ensure equal distribution of soil nutrients. By Jennifer Poindexter. There are a few trees. Ready to start planning your own garden? Using a width no more than four feet will make it much easier to maintain the garden beds. Well I've got a piece of ground about 9 metres by 5 and a half metres. There are different ways you could design the garden. There are pros and cons to both gardening methods. John has a couple of suggestions. for your vegetable garden. For details about how your personal information will be handled by the ABC, please see our Privacy Collection Statement. Click once to pick it up, move the cursor to where you want it then click to place. By cutting the middle corner off each bed you could put in a central feature like a small pear tree, to make it look more formal. Sketch walkways of at least 18″-24″. What's New? It's nice and level and, by the looks of the fence, it may already been used as a vegetable garden.\". Raised beds are ideal for smaller areas where space can be an issue. The most basic garden plan consists of a design with straight, long rows running north to south orientation.A north to south direction will ensure that the garden gets the best sun exposure and air circulation. - by Better Homes and Gardens 27 Oct 2020 Homegrown equals healthy – the message has taken hold! Step 2 - Plan Your Garden Layout. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Developed in Zimbabwe for people who were too sick to maintain traditional vegetable plots. But for me, I'm going to divide it up and have these four garden beds with a central feature. Some super simple vegetable garden layout plans and spacing regs for planting crops. | Australian Women's Weekly content brought to you by Now to Love 1. By cutting of the corners of those, you could put in a central feature like a small pear and that could look really attractive and formal. It looks really good, picks out the pattern and what's more, it tends to stop birds from scraping organic material out from the garden bed and over your paths. April 29, 2019 by Helen Allen Leave a Comment. Keyhole Vegetable Patches. Looking for more garden plans? But if you have a very sandy soil or if you've got a poorly draining soil, it'll pay to build up your beds. Once you’ve chosen the spot for the garden, it’s time to prepare a layout plan. A single carrot plant obviously takes up a lot less garden space than a single zucchini plant, so knowing proper spacings is very important when figuring out how many plants to buy from the nursery (or start ahead of time indoors) or how many seeds to plant. So here's our sowing to harvest guide to celery... Oregano is one of those affable plants that is perfect for beginners to experiment with, indispensible to the more experienced gardener, and fantastically versatile in the kitchen... Spider Mite Control for Organic Gardeners, Vegetable Garden Troubleshooting: Holes in Leaves, How to Make a Space-Saving Vertical Salad Garden, Second Crops to Extend the Growing Season, Succession Planting: Get More From Your Plot, How to Create a Vegetable Garden on a Slope. Jennifer Poindexter. Jennifer is a full-time homesteader who started her journey in the foothills of North Carolina in 2010. Rows. … Gardeners in the U.S, U.K., and Australia can create a customized vegetable garden plan by answering a few simple questions.You can access the tool here. Below are a few easy layouts that you can apply to your garden. The ideal raised bed vegetable garden layout is using garden beds that are no more than three to four feet wide with paths in between. Typically about 1 square foot sections are preferred. Companion plants frame the garden, there’s a focal point in the center, and additions such as pathways and benches to create a stunning garden. Simple Vegetable Garden Layout Plans & Spacing Tips for Home Gardens. Now you've got the decision about whether you maintain the vegetable garden at ground level or raise it and one of the things that's going to drive that is whether your soil drains effectively. There are different types of garden layout that you can take advantage of. John recommends removing these to prevent root competition, however he's open to the possibility of retaining the fig. We know we can provide you with the garden inspiration you need to create a vegetable plot which is both beautiful and practical and will give you the delicious harvests you are expecting. The garden John is visiting has a bank of trees along the northern boundary which create a lot of shade. I could just grow my vegies in rows and make it a really functional garden or I could design it and give it a little bit of class and style.\". Now this corner over here beyond the lemon and next to the fig, it looks quite promising. John plans the garden on graph paper. John says, \"It gets really good sun and a vegetable garden needs 6 hours of sun a day. In order to make this easier, we have put together this handy plant spacing chart to help you. A well designed vegetable garden adds another dimension to your overall garden. This still gives four beds and, if the beds are raised, the vegetables will be out of the way of the fig roots.\" Celery isn't difficult to grow and will potentially keep you in crisp, crunchy stems for months at a time. Try to be realistic when allotting precious garden space on your vegetable garden layout. JOHN PATRICK: Now I must say, at first glance, this garden is not the most promising for a vegie patch. Proper Vegetable Garden Spacing By Heather Rhoades When planting vegetables, spacing can be a confusing topic. The Garden Planner will help you to plan the position of your various fruits and vegetables. Try one of the free vegetable garden plans from the editors at Better Homes and Gardens; you'll find something for every space and every kind of vegetable gardener, too. Custom Vegetable Garden Planner. Learn how much space should be between garden rows and garden seeds. Now you could use lime or you could use spray paint - anything that allows you to see the outline of your garden set out on the ground. The garden's also been set up for a young family. I mean there's the ubiquitous table and chairs, the clothes drying and of course, places for children to play. And finally, a fence makes a really nice boundary to a vegie patch. None of these areas can be used as a vegie garden. I found that the best vegetable garden layout & designs invariably have a lot of things in common. Our Garden Planner helps you design the best layout Personally, I think that wastes space and I'd rather just have the rows of my vegies and move in between them as I need. Backyard Vegetable Garden Layout. Do you want to grow a vegetable garden but aren't sure how to get started? Perfect for small families, this garden is a great way to get the whole family outside on the weekends. Now I've purposely not taken the path to the fence here. Create an account Login ... Apps to Help You Plan Your Garden. Graph paper. Vegetable garden plan: Free layout , plant list, and ideas from The Old Farmer's Almanac. Two sample garden plans are shown on the following pages. The desire for fresh, organic food continues to inspire people to grab a shovel, dig up a vegetable plot and get planting. In the far corner of the garden is a fenced off piece of ground about 9 x 5 metres. Jackie French gives you the best tips on how to plan for a great vegetable garden. Plan your garden by drawing the garden borders on graph paper to scale. The garden could be maintained at ground level or raised. Then sketch a map of your garden area showing the location of each vegetable, the spacing between rows, and the approximate dates for each planting. Homestead Garden Layout. Are you getting the itch to go outdoors and start your new garden project, but don’t know where to begin? Some vegetable crops don't require as much sunlight to survive. See my policy for more information. Best Vegetable Garden Layout Plans. Start a vegetable garden. Here's a comparison chart of how much sunlight certain popular veggie crops need. 3. So I'm sorry kids - the trampoline is going to have to go. How to plan your garden layout in just a few simple steps. Finally, draw a circle to represent each vegetable plant, with the diameter sized to the recommended plant’s spacing. Every inch of this vegetable garden layout is easily reached making the crops very easy to maintain. So what have I got here? \"It looks really good, picks out the pattern and tends to stop birds from scraping organic material out from the garden bed and over the paths. In the far corner of the garden is a fenced off piece of ground about 9 x 5 metres. Listen to the Podcast: This post contains Affiliate Links. \", John says, \"A well-designed vegetable garden adds another dimension to your overall garden.\". You will need to decide whether you are going to plant the vegetables in rows or raised beds. We also have a number of vegetable garden plans for beginners which look great when planted up and will ensure your new garden is a cut above your neighbours! Vegetable Gardening . You can easily pull this off if you live in a suburban area. My favorite gardens always had an edible garden in them! Learn more and try out the Garden Planner for free today! Something like passionfruit would be perfect. A well planned vegetable garden is a productive vegetable garden. To make plant spacing easier, many gardeners will make a plant spacing grid. The first step in designing a vegie garden is to get outside and assess the site. Rows Layout. 7 best vegetable garden layout ideas on soil, sun orientations, spacing, varieties, plans & design secrets to create productive & beautiful kitchen gardens. Do you hear the birds singing? This layout is ideal for a garden full of spring vegetables. I mean, it certainly gets really good sun and a vegetable garden needs 6 hours of sun a day. Discover the Almanac Garden Planner. Some people like another path down through the middle of their beds so that all of the vegetables are within an arm's reach. You can easily reach the center of the garden bed from either side. And there is one Senescent Apricot which will shade the garden a little bit, but it's just about had it - that'll go. The gardening layout is usually base on the spacing requirements of the vegetable you will plant. Gardening Australia's Jane Canaway takes us through everything you need to start your own edible garden, no matter how much space you have. Here are some of the most common garden layout plans for growing vegetables.. Garden Planning apps which help you grow fruit and vegetables whatever the size, shape or style of your garden. After choosing a garden site, the next step is to plan the arrangement of crops in the garden. See our free layouts for other types of gardens. Mar 3, 2018 - Are you looking for more simple vegetable garden layout plans and spacing tips to maximize efficiency in your home garden space? And add to that of course, the roots will be running right the way through here and they'll cause competition and that's going to reduce your yield. The roots from the trees cause competition which could reduce vegetable yields. Learn more. If you've got children and pets, it keeps them out. A vegetable garden plan is basically what plants you’re planting where. 19 Vegetable Garden Layout Plans and Spacing Samples. You could just divide it into four square garden beds. 1k. Now draw your plan at one centimetre equals a metre. For instance, what do you want to grow? I'm assuming the trees have gone and marking out the beds on the ground using pegs and string. That allows me to grow a vertical crop against the fence which will green it up and make the garden look more attractive. Our Garden Planner helps you design the best layout for your vegetable garden. Before this blog took over, I worked as a garden designer for over 10 years. Browse Photos from Australian Designers & Trade Professionals, Create an Inspiration Board to save your favourite images. #gardening. Use the corner handles to extend the row or expand it out into a block. John says, \"It gets really good sun and a vegetable garden needs 6 hours of sun a day. 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{"text": "The running and clumping bamboos can grow from 0.5 to 20 metres in the UK. Some garden hedges are about 2 – 4 metres in height, that is why the Bamboo Hedge Plants for Privacy are suitable.\nMedium bamboo privacy hedge 4 – 6m\nHere are the last five bamboo plants that can grow to a height of four metres to six metres, perfect for hedges more than two metres and less than 6 metres.\nMedium bamboo for garden hedging\nPhyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo nigra. Clump-forming bamboo)\nFargesia murielae ‘Standing Stone’, Umbrella Bamboo, Arrow Bamboo, Flamingo, Green Arrow\nPhyllostachys flexuosa Sinuate Bamboo\nExpert tips to help you plant bamboo in the right place\nAlways plant the running bamboo where you have control over them when they are growing. As a rule of thumb, plant the hedging bamboo at least a metre away from your neighbour’s boundary if there is no raised structure or root barrier. This is an important space that will provide the access to the bamboo plants as they grow.\nHere is an article about ‘how to control the running bamboo plants’ from invading the neighbour’s side. It also provides more information on planting hedging bamboo near patios, pavements and houses.\nGuide for selecting the right garden bamboo hedging screen\nSo we have covered many tips and ideas and presented several suggestions for selecting bamboo for hedging garden screens. Here is the ‘Guide’ to help you make your decision!\nNote that the questions are structured especially for you to eliminate the undesirable bamboo plants, leaving only the best option for you. Download the PDF version – Guide for Selecting Garden Hedging Bamboo.\nQuick links to bamboo plants for privacy and hedging\nSo, what kind of bamboo is best for privacy? Depending on what you like, here are some suggestions of living bamboo plants for creating an ideal privacy space and garden hedge.\n- Award Winners Best Features\n- Bamboo plants for balcony privacy\n- Small Bamboo Plants for Privacy 0.5m-4m\n- Tall bamboos for 6+ metres hedge and privacy\n- Why are umbrella bamboos the best living privacy covers?\nWhere to buy bamboo pot plants?\nAs mentioned, the Umbrella Bamboo plants are great for thick creating a living screen-wall for privacy. They come in different heights, sizes and colours. Here are reliable UK retailers that sell bamboo plants and get them delivered to you.\nBamboo Plants and Supplies\nFargesia Bamboo Plants\nBlack, Green & Yellow Bamboo Plants\nBamboo-based Eco Products\nBest Hand Tools for Digging Bamboo\nPhyllostachys Bamboo Plants\nConclusion – Bamboo hedge plants for privacy\nThe bamboo plants are large plants ranging from 0.5 to 20 metres in height. The bamboo hedge plants are great options for privacy screening.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Aeration is the most important process carried out on lawns and bowling greens, to keep the turf as healthy as possible.\nThroughout the year turf gets compacted by rainfall and footfall, preventing the grass’ ability to grow. Aeration is primarily aimed at reducing compaction, increasing drainage from the lawn surface to the root zone and minimizing a wet environment on the lawn surface.\nAeration promotes gaseous exchange into the root zone so the grass can benefit from increased oxygen to the roots. Thatch is also broken down as oxygen is introduced and decomposing can then occur. Heavy thatch will always need removing via scarification.\nIt can be carried out numerous times throughout the year as long as the ground isn’t frozen or too wet. Ideally scarification should be carried out before aeration; this will increase the vigour in which the grass puts down new roots and speed up the recovery of the turf.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A new massive park in Christiansburg aims to provide space for children to play, give dogs a chance to roam free and attract visitors’ dollars.\nEight years ago, Robert Cord Hall, a former Christiansburg Councilmember, noticed a for sale sign for 63 acres near Huckleberry Trail. Now, the land has a new sign reading ‘Christiansburg Signature Park coming soon.’\nServing as a child welfare attorney, Hall is humbled to see the land transform.\n“I saw fields, and I saw cows which is a wonderful thing too,” Hall said. “Now, I’m going to see children. I’m going to see families. I’m going to see a community thriving.”\nThe nearly $18 million park will have four fields to play football, lacrosse and soccer.\nChristiansburg Mayor Mike Barber said it’s an amenity that will bring in plenty of dollars to the town’s economy by attracting tournament athletes.\n“Let’s say the New River Valley Soccer Association,” Barber…", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "create a living wall this season: Build a rolling planter. Build a basic rectangle planter, put it on casters, and attach a simple-grid trellis. Design via Bangs Boutique zonder wieltjes als afscheiding tussen tuin/oprit\nPatio screen and bench. I would paint a design or words in large letters on the back.too much of a wall to not decorate. Would look great under an arbor or other structure meant to sit beneath. Use to create a screen in the garden too. So many ideas.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Sharon Green Apartments\nThis Maximus Real Estate Partners projects brings to life the nature play vision of Ima’s Landscape Architect William Schultz. The playground design features mounding, embankment play and a nature play obstacle course. The all ground level climbing and balancing pieces include UPC hop rocks and stump steppers, angle log, and forked log coupled with Norna Stilts built out of Robinia Wood give this playground a feel of nature! It also features a custom UPC log slide and log climber on a newly constructed hill.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Removes historic social, economic, and racial divide\nThe big picture of the Reconnect Austin proposal is that it restores Austin’s historic urban grid, and removes the concrete barrier that has historically been a social, economic and racial divide. This vision is very much about reconnecting the economically thriving downtown and West Austin to the East Austin that has often been left behind.\nCreates new open space\nTo further extend Austin’s efforts toward carbon neutrality, the Reconnect Austin vision means more trees and less concrete. The cap includes an expansion of Palm Park across the cap into East Austin, as well as trees along the boulevard and in the median. This helps reduce the urban heat island effect in Austin’s core.\nMitigates noise pollution and CO2 emissions\nCurrently pollution from motorized vehicles is released into our air. By placing the main lanes of I-35 underground, we have an opportunity to sequester and mitigate these carbon dioxide emissions. Any cap over the main lanes will require a ventilation system and this system can filter polluted air before it is released into the atmosphere.\nWith this concept, the noise pollution that currently adversely impacts surrounding neighborhoods will be mitigated if not altogether eliminated. Why? Besides serving as the foundation for a park and urban boulevards, the cap will also function more effectively than a traditional soundwall.\nAdds flood control\nWith the Reconnect Austin concept, flood control can be reconfigured to deal with the runoff from the highway, including possibly putting that runoff into the Waller Creek Flood Control Tunnel. Drainage is an especially important consideration near Robertson Hill, and open space on the cap can be designed to respond to this topography.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Planorama Landschaftsarchitektur: For the Bavarian Garden Show 2019, the City of Wassertrüdingen decided to strengthen and expand its key green and recreational areas. The reference to water (Wasser) in the city‘s name is made tangible as an important element of the site. Two recreational areas with individual characters were created and linked by a green ribbon running through the city. These areas generate a diverse yet harmonious green structure, offering new sports and leisure opportunities, as well as ecological benefits, to the citizens of Wassertrüdingen.\nThe Klingenweiher landscape Park (approx. 71,000 m2) in the north has, as its main natural features, a range of small, sustainably developed ponds. This park is accessed and enjoyed via a bespoke walkway, whose golden cladding accompanies it as it transforms into bridges and piers. A lookout point atop a hill provides views over the entire surrounding landscape. At the southern end of the park, a large woodland playground adds a pleasurable conclusion to the project.\nLandscape Architecture: Planorama Landschaftsarchitektur\nProject location: Wassertrüdingen, Bavaria, Germany\nDesign year: 2014-2019\nYear Built: 2019", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Granite is an excellent material to use for an outdoor kitchen. While other materials such as marble don’t cost as much, granite allows you to place hot items on them without any risk of damage.\nDoes the wildlife turn up their nose when they look at your yard? You aren’t the only one and many homeowners want to change up their landscaping. If you make use of the advice provided below, you may find it much easier to convert your yard into an attractive sight that will garner complements from friends, neighbors, and even the neighborhood birds.\nYou can save money by timing purchases. Purchase your lumber during the winter time and buy mulch, shrubs and trees as late in the year as possible. When new plants become available, wait several years before purchasing them so that the price is not so high.\nBefore you begin your new landscaping project, you should sketch out what you desire it to look like. A drawing will let you visualize the space and understand which materials are required to complete the job. Besides, it is always easier to modify your sketch rather than the actual lawn or garden.\nWildflowers are an excellent choice for filling in an area with bright bursts of color when you don’t have a specific plant in mind. The seeds for wildflowers are easy to find in your local landscaping center. These can be thrown in large areas where you are unlikely to place traditional landscaping plants. Blooms of many different colors can be captivating and stunning to look at. You can even pick the flowers to make a bouquet instead of paying for flowers at a grocery store.\nYou must know how annuals and perennials are different. You should also know what plants work best in your area. You must also remember your seasons when landscaping as well. You must be aware of this information to ensure that you get the results that you want.\nIf you are embarking on a DIY landscaping project, make sure to take into account how much it will cost to do and maintain. Write out the items you know you will need on paper. Then, figure out the best place to purchase these materials. Depending on where you live, prices can vary greatly. Figure out where you can get high quality goods without spending a lot of money.\nUse marble or granite in your outdoor kitchen design. There are many different attractive kinds of stone available, but granite provides the best value in terms of durability and low maintenance requirements. Hot cooking utensils will not damage a granite surface, for instance.\nUse native plants if you desire a distinctive, easy to maintain, and hardy landscape. Plants that have adapted to the local climate are much easier to take care of than foreign plants. Local plants will also require less supplemental irrigation, which will save money on your water bills.\nDrip watering systems are perfect for plants. These irrigation systems can be easily installed and they could give your plants continuous streams of water. Drip style systems are advantageous as well because they actually conserve water. Sprinkler systems, in contrast, are water hogs and don’t distribute a steady flow of water to the roots of the plants.\nWhen you are thinking of doing some landscaping, consider the amount of water that you are going to need and the climate that you are growing in. You may not want to plant items that need lots of water, since your local government might have restricted water use due to shortages. You will also be less frustrated if you choose plants that easily grow in your area’s temperatures.\nSelect your plants carefully, as they have a big impact on your overall landscaping project. You shouldn’t use plants that need sunlight in shaded areas. Also, you should not put a tree in an area where it cannot grow. Take time to be certain your plants will grow well where they are planted.\nDon’t jump into things too quickly! Most of the time people get the garden that the house comes with, and normally it is very tempting to just tear it up and start fresh. Before you tear out an existing landscaping plan though, wait a season to see how you feel about different aspects. A plant that looks ugly during the winter might look extremely nice during the spring and summer.\nWhether you’re looking to attract birds or a social environment, this article is filled with relevant tips for you. What you’ve learned will help you to renovate your yard and improve your life through a better living environment.\nMake sure your plants are trimmed in order to keep your yard from looking overgrown and not cared for. Plants such as hollies, forsythia, and many others can grow rather quickly. Don’t be scared to cut them back quite a bit, as they grow quickly.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Ficus macrophylla, commonly known as the Moreton Bay Fig or Australian Banyan, is a species of fig tree native to eastern Australia. It is a large evergreen tree that can grow up to 60 meters (200 feet) tall and has a spreading crown with a diameter of up to 60 meters (200 feet) as well.\nThe tree has large leathery leaves, which are dark green and glossy, and can reach up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) in length. The figs produced by the tree are small and green, turning purple when mature. The fruit is edible and is a popular food source for a variety of animals, including birds, bats, and possums.\nThe Moreton Bay Fig is a popular ornamental tree, valued for its large, attractive leaves and spreading habit. It is also commonly used for shade in parks and along streets, and its strong root system makes it a good choice for stabilizing soil and preventing erosion. In addition, the tree is of cultural and historical significance to many Aboriginal communities in eastern Australia, who have used it for food, medicine, and spiritual purposes for thousands of years.\nHowever, the tree's large size and spreading root system can also cause problems. The roots can damage sidewalks, roads, and buildings, and the tree's large canopy can block sunlight and cause problems for nearby plants. As a result, it is important to plant Moreton Bay Figs in appropriate locations, with plenty of room for the tree to grow and spread.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "If you are a Dickson regular, you may have noticed a large gateway entry sign at the beginning of Woolley Street. This is part of the City Renewal Authority’s Dickson Place Plan to revitalise Woolley Street, Dickson over the next three months.\nThe trial aims to improve the accessibility and amenities of the public spaces in Dickson’s dining district\nThe first phase of the project has seen the construction of a decorative entry gate at the southern entry to Woolley Street, festoon lighting and cherry blossom trees brought in to liven up the area.\nThe project will also see some parking bays converted into short-stay bays for convenient quick takeaway pickups. It will also trial modifications to traffic flow and parking in the Dickson centre to alleviate the crowded and often logjammed street.\nCity Renewal Authority chief Malcolm Snow said this about the project.\n“The City Renewal Authority worked closely with the local community to create the Dickson Place Plan, a road map to strengthen and improve Dickson’s identity as the area continues to evolve and grow,” Mr Snow said.\n“Some of the actions in the plan, developed in consultation with the community, included festivals, smaller events, public streetscape changes along Woolley Street, and public art.”\n“The activities and events have been designed to encourage both residents and visitors to explore and engage with local businesses,” he said. “The feedback from all our temporary projects will give us important information to inform the long-term renewal of the area.\n“Together, we hope to create a better, brighter Dickson for people to work, live, play and experience, now and into the future.”\nTo find out more about upcoming events in the area, click here", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "C3DR Average Slope Reports\nDigitally signed app\nSome jurisdictions require average surface slope reports by contour lengths. If you run into that case, then these reports are for you!\nThe app creates an average surface slope report based on the contour lengths and an average surface slope report based on contour lengths by slope ranges.\nA propos de cette version\nVersion 1.02, 13/04/2023\nAdded support for Civil 3D 2024\nAvis des clients\nse connecter pour écrire un avis Obtenir une aide technique", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A majority of basements in household houses have a problem with water taking around the cellar flooring. This is typically caused by inadequate floor drain, excess moisture, or standing water in the below flooring. There are different solutions for managing this issue that depends on how much water buildup there really is. If the location where the water is gathering is above where the water is draining pipes after that a drainpipe installation might be needed to aid the drain issue. An additional potential water drainage service might be a pipe tunneling from the damaged area to another floor level, such as the attic room, to eliminate the water. So as to get a reliable water drain option the area that needs to be dealt with have to first be checked. The soil as well as sub-soil of a cellar can differ substantially, particularly in locations that are sandy. For instance, if the area is near a sandy beach the water may not gather extremely high and also consequently would not be also harmful. Nonetheless, in areas that are not so privileged such as in a home that is on a slope, the water may collect rather high and also might posture some severe issues. There are several kinds of drainpipe that can be used to resolve this situation, relying on the extent of the issue as well as the location of the basement. The adhering to are some typical types of landscape drains: A simple solution is to set up a drainpipe. A drain, which is additionally sometimes called a sloping wall surface drainpipe, is a kind of landscape drain that is dug at the very least 6 feet into the dirt along the slope of the residential property. The drainpipe is after that sloped to a deepness of between 6 and also twelve feet, depending upon the home’s grade. Normally, drains pipes are built to leave the residential property’s quality and also disappear than three feet deep. One more water drainage service is to develop a trench drain. Trench drains pipes are trench-shaped water drainage systems that are dug either straight right into the ground or at an angle. These drains pipes are most typically made use of to take care of fluid waste from residences with septic tanks. Unlike drains, trench drains pipes are built in advance, but they might be set up on website if there suffices space. One of the most prominent sorts of water drainage remedy being used today is the pergola. Pergolas are tiny trellises that are utilized for outside landscape design and also most pergolas are put on the top of homes for included style. The setup of a pergola might include the digging of huge trenches around the property and also setting up pathways, or actions resulting in the deck or outdoor patio area. Other attributes of a normal pergola consist of railings and also climbing up creeping plants. Some pergolas even include plants for additional visual attractiveness. One more prominent water drainage option that can be carried out to lower water loss from lawns is to integrate functions that will create water to evaporate. A properly designed sprinkler system can complete this objective. When picking an automatic sprinkler for a yard, the landscape specialist will think about the dimension of the lawn, the kind of lawn, its alignment, and any kind of existing trees or bushes. The purpose of these attributes will certainly be to keep water from leaking out of a grass and also over to other areas of the home, causing dry and unpleasant areas. Areas that are not covered by hedges or trees may likewise benefit from a lawn sprinkler also, allowing water to soak up into the soil to restore the dirt as well as maintain it wet.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A common concern we hear from people is about bare spots in their yard. We are not talking about small spots but larger areas where the grass is not there and there is just bare ground. The purpose of a lawn care program is to care for the grass that is currently growing. The treatment program in itself is not going to create new grass or cause grass to start growing in an area. To get grass in these areas you will have to install sod or consider using a grass seed. The biggest question you need to first answer is why is the grass not growing there now. Typically it is due to shade, water, soil conditions or something else. These issues will need to be addressed before you will be able to fix the issues of no grass. Once the new sod is installed you can then treat the area like normal! Hope this helps!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Deciding on a design layout and excavating an outdoor waterfall is important before installing it.\nA dry, barren Vegas backyard is turned into a fire- and water-filled oasis.\nBilly helps a family turn a dusty backyard into a whimsical kids' oasis.\nA small yard becomes an island oasis with a four-foot waterfall.\nAhmed creates the ultimate bachelor backyard with a massive swim-up bar.\nAmy Matthews shares a wealth of tips on choosing and installing showerheads.\nA waterfall is built coming out of a seat wall to create a tropical oasis.\nIndoors Out follows the installation of a waterfall in a backyard makeover.\nIt's Yard Crashers largest yard yet. This yard becomes a pristine park.\nMore than just an aesthetic feature, this waterfall is a dehumidifier.\nDean and Derek create a backyard putting green and rec room.\nInstall a custom waterfall and turn your bath into a spa retreat.\nHouzer Cristadur sink is multifunctional, featuring a waterfall and remote.\nA backyard gets a facelift to become an exotic outdoor living space.\nCreate a backyard for the whole family by designing areas for each member.\nCreate a beautiful pond and stream for an outdoor waterfall.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Released on: Monday, March 23, 2009 1:00 PM\nThe City of Alpharetta is preparing to open its first community garden, thanks to the Alpharetta Arboretum, Inc., a local non-profit. The Alpharetta Community Garden will be located in Wills Park on space donated by the Alpharetta City Council.\nThe American Community Gardening Association began promoting community gardens in 1979. There is a huge interest in them today because of the educational benefits and pleasures of growing your own food. There is a great benefit in the physical activity and having a place for easy interaction with people of all ages and backgrounds. Community gardens are truly about community, as well as growing your own herbs, fruits, and vegetables.\nThe plots at the Alpharetta Community Garden will be 4’ x 10’ raised beds. The Alpharetta Arboretum plans to build a few “enabling beds” for the wheelchair bound and people with disabilities. Soil will be provided as well as three complimentary starter plants per gardener. The gardeners may add their own purchased plants, seeds, or plants that were started from seed at home. Each plat within the Alpharetta Community Garden may be leased for $50 for the season (April-October) to City of Alpharetta residents on a first come, first serve basis. Some pre-registrants may be placed on a waiting list as space is limited.\nTo pre-register, please email your name, e-mail address, home address, and phone number of Julie Hogg, President of the Alpharetta Arboretum, Inc. at email@example.com. Ms. Hogg will contact you with more specifics.\nThe mission of the Alpharetta Arboretum, Inc. is to enrich the community by connecting people to the natural environment through the preservation and stewardship of places of botanical interest, through horticultural demonstration and through ecological education. The Alpharetta Community Garden was a perfect partnership for the Alpharetta Arboretum, Inc. and the City of Alpharetta as it is in line with the city’s quest to become a green city. A community garden not only creates a sense of community, it also conserves resources, preserves greenspace, reduces family food budgets, and produces nutritious food.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Design Ethic Origins\nDesign Policy & Process\nWestern Field Office\nDecade of Expansion\nThe 1916 act creating the National Park Service charged the new bureau with promoting and regulating the use of national parks in ways that would conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and... provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.\"\nThe act's wording has been attributed to Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., a preeminent landscape architect and the son of the Olmsted who had written an important report on Yosemite half a century earlier. The involvement of the Olmsteds in park conservation is indicative of the advocacy of the landscape architecture profession for the preservation of natural areas of national importance. In the 1910s, as concern over the uses and management of national parks increased, landscape architects called for the organization of a government agency to establish a policy and process for park development. \nBeginning in the early twentieth century, the American Civic Association (ACA) and the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) were influential advocates for national parks. In a letter to the ASLA, J. Horace McFarland, president of the ACA and the leader of the movement to establish a bureau to administer the national parks, called upon the profession of landscape architects to educate the public. Professional standards, not politics, in McFarland's opinion, should determine the future of the parks.\nIn February 1916, the ASLA held a conference devoted to the subject of \"Our National Parks\" and the bills pending before Congress to create a national park service. The ACA, with the cooperation of members of the ASLA, had drawn up the bill (H.R. 8668) introduced in the House of Representatives by William Kent of California on January 11, 1916. At its February conference, the ASLA resolved to support the bill and pledged to cooperate with the new agency in any way possible, consistent with the recognized ethics of the profession. This conference promoted the stewardship of the landscape architecture profession for national parks and the preeminence of a landscape preservation ethic in the development of natural areas of outstanding value. \nThe society recommended the formation of an advisory board composed of landscape architects and an engineer, whose services could be called for whenever landscape questions in existing parks or proposals for new parks were considered. Although this measure was dropped from the bill, conference speaker Richard Watrous predicted that the profession would have a continuing role: \"I have no doubt they will call on you frequently for such advice. Planning for the proper treatment of the parks is no small undertaking. in respect to its scenic beauty, each park is an entity in itself, and for such treatment as may be necessary each park presents its own special problems.\" \nLandscape architects were fully aware of the dilemma posed by the park service's twofold mission to protect the resources of the national parks and at the same time to make them accessible. James Sturgis Pray, president of the ASLA, warned against the overexploitation of the national parks. Recalling John Muir's advocacy of the preservation of unimpaired examples of primeval landscape, Pray called upon members of the profession to educate Americans about the sacredness of these areas. Pray outlined the vital role of the landscape architecture profession:\nHenry Hubbard, a professor of landscape architecture at Harvard University and partner in Olmsted Brothers, upheld the profession's stewardship role the following year in An Introduction to the Study of Landscape Design, which he coauthored with Theodora Kimball, Harvard's librarian for landscape architecture. Having visited Yosemite shortly before, Hubbard called upon members of his profession to work toward preserving the primeval and characteristic scenery of what he called America's \"wild landscape.\" He wrote,\nRemoving natural scenery from economic use and preserving it for public enjoyment as state and national parks was a civic and professional obligation. Hubbard called for the nationwide planning of areas to be preserved as landscape parks and reservations at all levels, town and city, state and nation. He urged members of his profession to take responsibility for identifying areas of outstanding scenic beauty and for educating the public about their value. \nSimilarly in 1917, Frank A. Waugh, a professor of landscape architecture at Massachusetts Agricultural College, writing in The Natural Style in Landscape Gardening, recognized the development of national parklands as the domain of the landscape architect:\nWe have, therefore, in hand several millions of acres of national park lands (including the national forests and the national monuments), with other millions fairly in sight, and we are just organizing a national park service to develop these unimagined resources in the public interest. . . . And this magnificent enterprise will soon be in the hands of the landscape gardeners;for whom [sic] can deal with it, except the men best trained in the love of the landscape and in the technical methods by which it alone can be conserved, restored, improved, clarified, made available and spiritually effective in the hearts of men and women? \nOutstanding scenic character distinguished national parks from national forests, which were set apart for economic purposes with the by-product of recreation. According to Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.,\nThe vision and wisdom of this generation of landscape designers, which included Pray, Hubbard, Olmsted, Jr., Warren Manning, and others, provided the philosophical underpinnings of the new bureau. From 1916 to 1942, the landscape profession, in practice and in theory, would have a leading role in the development of parklands for public use and enjoyment. The ASLA followed the events and legislation concerning national parks, supporting bills that would limit and prohibit economic uses of the parks, and established a committee to follow national park issues.\nBeginning in 1918, the National Park Service hired landscape architects to plan and design park villages, campgrounds, roads and trails, and facilities and to provide advice on issues affecting the scenery of the parks. The first of these so-called landscape engineersCharles Punchard, Daniel Hull, and Thomas Vintintegrated the principles and practices their profession with the fundamental conservationist philosophy of park service directors Stephen Mather and Horace Albright. These landscape engineers and architects relied heavily upon their educational training and the principles published by Andrew Jackson Downing, Henry Hubbard, Samuel Parsons, Frank Waugh, and others. Some of the national park designers, including Punchard, Hull, Merel Sager, and Conrad Wirth, had studied under Hubbard at Harvard or Waugh at Massachusetts Agricultural College. Others received their training in some of the leading landscape design programs in the nation, including those at the University of California, Berkeley; Cornell University; the University of Illinois; and Iowa State College.\nIn numerous instances, formally and informally, the service called upon national experts and private practitioners to help solve some of its most pressing problems. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., had a strong presence in the parks and remained a steadfast supporter of landscape preservation. In 1920 and 1921, he visited the national parks and forests of the West, accompanying Director Mather on some occasions. Experiencing the sense of freedom and independence stimulated by the vast untouched tracts of these reservations, Olmsted became more than ever convinced of the need to preserve these areas \"substantially unimpaired by the intrusion of other functions\" and to set aside wilderness areas in national parks and forests. \nOlmsted served on Yosemite's expert advisory committee from 1928 to 1956 and wrote numerous comprehensive reports for the committee. In the park, he helped the superintendent and the Landscape Division work out problems regarding traffic and circulation in Yosemite Valley, access to Glacier Point from the valley, and the landscape preservation of the park's meadows. He also offered advice on the location of facilities and the design of roads at Crater Lake National Park and participated in the earliest planning of Acadia National Park and later in the design of a shoreline motor road. Olmsted's influence went far beyond the projects on which he commented. Yosemite's problems were some of the service's most vexing, and Olmsted's continuing involvement provided in-depth analyses of special problems and carefully worked out solutions that affected how similar problems in other parks were treated. His private practice, including the design of the grounds of the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley and the development of a plan for California's state parks, provided models for the development and management of natural areas.\nHenry Hubbard also remained involved in the affairs of the National Park Service. He was a delegate and committee member of the National Conference on Outdoor Recreation in the 1920s. He served on the National Capital Park and Planning Commission from 1932 until his death in 1947. As a professor of landscape architecture at Harvard from 1906 to 1941 and as coauthor of the field's primary textbook, first published in 1917 and revised in 1929, Hubbard exerted widespread influence on the practice and character of park design in national and state parks. Hubbard continued to write on park issues and, as editor of Landscape Architecture, circulated information about the national parks. In 1941, at the request of the service, he wrote an article for Yearbook: Park and Recreation Progress entitled \"The Designer in National Parks.\" Here he described the park designer's concerns and contrasted the landscape architect's approach with that of the architect. He wrote,\nNow it is with the preservation of this natural character that the landscape designer has to deal in considering a national park, and usually in considering a \"landscape park.\" He thus starts with an attitude of mind in one respect directly opposite from that of the architect. The landscape designer is just as much bound as is the architect by the requirements of stability and practicality. Like the architect, he also must put before the beholder compositions aesthetically effective. But, unlike the architect, the good landscape designer must think in terms of natural beauty and natural expression. He is often an interpreter, a sympathetic showman, a loving conservator, rather than a self expressing creator. He builds roads and bridges and houses, to be sure, and they areand should normally look manmade; but they are not there for their own sake, and usually the less they are noticed the better. They are merely necessary conveniences in presenting the pictures of nature. The national park designer cannot, of course, design the mountains. But, if he is from long and humble study an interpreter of natural beauty, he can present the mountains to the observer effectively. \nIn 1939, Hubbard published \"Landscape Development Based on Conservation, as Practiced in the National Park Service\" in Landscape Architecture. In this comprehensive article, he summarized the master planning process behind the park service's program of landscape protection and harmonization: First came the location of the elements of park developmentroads, trails, and buildingsand then the design of architectural features using native materials and harmonizing principles. And finally came the reestablishment of the natural setting through the planting of native materials.  The National Park Service called upon members of the federal Commission of Fine Arts to review questionable issues and designs using its authority as a federal land-managing agency under Executive Order 1010 of January 19, 1909. Olmsted served as the commission member for landscape architecture from 1910 to 1918, including the years when the National Park Service was being promoted and organized. In 1919, Chairman Charles Moore visited Yosemite, and shortly thereafter the commission helped the park service retain the services of Myron Hunt, a Los Angeles architect, to develop a new plan for Yosemite Valley. As the commission member for landscape architecture from 1918 to 1927, James L. Greenleaf, whose private estate work included informal, naturalistic designs, visited Yosemite in 1922 to consult with landscape engineer Daniel Hull on plans for Yosemite Village. For several years, he advised Hull on the naturalistic design of masonry for guardrails and bridges. In 1928, Ferruccio Vitale, who succeeded Greenleaf as the commission's landscape architecture representative, traveled west to help Chief Landscape Architect Thomas Vint locate several park museums and to study landscape problems at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone. On this trip, Vitale also reviewed problems in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park and later provided designs for the park's Swiftcurrent Bridge.\nThe nation's leading authority on parkways, Gilmore Clarke of New York's Westchester County Parks Commission, also developed close ties with the service. After Vitale's visit to Yellowstone's Mammoth Hot Springs headquarters, Vint had concluded that no more development should occur there until a general plan had been worked out; it was Clarke who created general development plans for the area in 1930. Vint and Clarke also ran a program in which they exchanged staff for periods of several months as a way of mutually enhancing their design programs. Clarke served on the Commission of Fine Arts from 1932 to 1950, during which time he helped develop parkways around the nation's capital. He also trained landscape architects such as Stanley Abbott, who later worked for the National Park Service and designed the Blue Ridge Parkway. Clarke and Charles W. Eliot II, planner for the National Capital Park and Planning Commission, visited Rocky Mountain National Park in 1930 to help the park service work out the final boundaries for the park and develop a plan for restoring the park's natural vegetation.\nOther landscape designers advised on landscape matters, sometimes without compensation. Jens Jensen, for instance, supervised some planting at Hot Springs Reservation in 1919; Harold Caparn advised on boundary issues at Yellowstone in 1926; and Beatrix Farrand was hired by John D. Rockefeller to make recommendations for clearing vistas and adding plantings along the carriage roads at Acadia. Others experienced as educators or park designers, including P. H. Elwood, Jr., Frank Culley, S. B. de Boer, George Nason, and Harvey Cornell, carried the ethics of landscape preservation and rustic landscape design to state parks through the New Deal's Emergency Conservation Work program as National Park Service inspectors or, in the case of Waugh, as authors of technical manuals for conservation work.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Potbelly Sandwich Works Restaurant Drive-Through, Glen Ellyn\nBono Consulting provided engineering designs for the first Potbelly Drive-through in the United States. This was a complete rehab of a former liquor store. The project included design of the driveways and parking lots, with new storm sewers and landscaping. Entire design was completed in three weeks to comply with Owner’s rush schedule.\nPermits were required from Glen Ellyn and IDOT.\nProject status: Project has been completed and is open for business!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Paving stones bring a blend of resilience and artistic flair to outdoor spaces. Their sturdy construction, crafted from concrete, natural stone, or brick, ensures they can withstand heavy use and harsh weather conditions without losing their integrity. This durability means less worry about cracks or deterioration over time especially in Winnipeg winters. Paving stones offer a long-lasting solution for pathways, driveways, and patios with minimal maintenance required.\nMoreover, paving stones offer a canvas for creativity in outdoor design. With a diverse range of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns available, it is built for the Winnipeg climates. Whether aiming for a sophisticated, uniform appearance or a whimsical mosaic-inspired layout, paving stones offer the flexibility to bring any vision to life. Their interlocking design simplifies installation, making them accessible to both DIY enthusiasts and professional landscapers alike, ensuring that transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, functional retreats is a seamless and enjoyable process.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE -\nWe took a family-friendly approach to Beverly Hills living. Emerald green lawns, soft yellow, and blue flower gardens, wooded glens, and even a croquet lawn evoke the elegant feeling of a country estate in Great Britain—it’s the perfect haven for a couple with four kids and busy lives.\nWe turned the steep slopes on this three-acre lot into an advantage, creating outdoor rooms such as the croquet lawn, swimming pool, country formal fountains, and herb gardens on successive levels, separated by a rose terrace, lawn steps, “Lutyen’s” stairs and orchards.\nThis terracing creates separation from the outside world, enhanced with a perimeter woodland. Rather than just look at the garden, the whole family can now play, explore, relax and restore here.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION • IT’S UP TO US!\nSafe Environmental Habits and Procedures for Gardeners, Homeowners and Landscapers\nThe City of Torrance has two drainage systems – the sewers and the storm drains. The storm drain system was designed to prevent flooding by carrying excess rainwater away from city streets out to the ocean.\nDuring storms in urban areas, rainwater may mix with pollutants in industrial and household runoff, creating storm water pollution.\nMost runoff from the streets of Torrance discharges directly to the Pacific Ocean via the storm drain system. Activities from landscaping, gardening and pest control can be major sources of storm water pollution, including pollutants that are of primary concur. These include trash from improper waste disposal, nutrients and bacteria from food wastes and landscape maintenance, and oil from vehicle fluids leaked on parking lots.\nLook for curbside catch basins and other storm drain inlets in and near the workplace. These should be labeled with stencils that say “NO DUMPING: DRAINS TO OCEAN.” All of us need to make sure that only clean storm drain water runoff is allowed to enter these inlets.\nPROBLEMS: Landscaping and garden maintenance activities can be major contributors to ocean pollution. Soils, yard wastes, overwatering and garden chemicals become part of the urban runoff mix that winds its way through streets, gutters and storm drains before entering the ocean.\nPoorly functioning sprinklers and overwatering, for example, waste water and increase the number of pollutants flowing into storm drains.\nFertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are washed off lawns and landscaped areas. These chemicals not only kill garden invaders. They also harm useful insects, poison fish and contaminate ground and ocean water.\nLeaves, grass clippings and tree trimmings that are swept or blown into the street and gutter are also ocean polluters. These wastes clog catch basins, increasing the risk of flooding on your street, and carry garden chemicals into the ocean. As they decompose, they also absorb oxygen fish need to survive.\nSOLUTIONS: Best Management Practices that include the proper handling, storage and disposal of materials can prevent pollutants from entering the ocean through the storm drain system.\n1. GENERAL LANDSCAPING TIPS\n- Protect stockpiles and materials from wind and rain by string them under traps and secured plastic sheeting.\n- Schedule grading and excavation projects for dry weather.\n- Sweep up dry spills immediately and dispose of the materials in the trash.\n- Prevent erosion by planting fast-growing annual and perennial grasses. These will shield and bind the soil.\n2. GARDEN & LAWN MAINTENANCE\n- Do not overeater. Conserve water by using irrigation practices such as drip irrigation, soaker hoses and micro-spray systems.\n- Place all landscaping waste in approved green waste containers for pickup and composting.\n- Do not blow or rake leaves into the street, gutter, parkways, or storm drains.\n- Use organic or non-toxic fertilizers.\n- Do not over fertilize and do not fertilize near storm drain inlets or near paved areas that may carry runoff to storm drain inlets.\n- Store pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals in a covered area to prevent runoff.\n3. PESTICIDE ALTERNATIVE\nThe “chemicals-only” approach to pest control is only a temporary fix.\nA more common-sense approach is needed for a long-term solution. It is called Integrated Pest Management (IPM).\nPlan your IPM strategy in this order:\nA) Physical Controls\n- Caulking holes\n- Hand picking\nB) Insect Controls\n- Predatory insects (e.g. green lacewings eat aphids)\n- Bacterial insecticides (e.g. bacillus thuringiensis kills caterpillars)\nC) Chemical Controls – Your Last Resort\nUse these least-toxic products:\n- Dehydrating dusts (e.g. silica gel)\n- Insecticidal soaps\n- Boric acid powder\n- Pyrethrin-based insecticides\n- Horticultural oils\nSAFE SUBSTITUTES FOR PEST CONTROL\nGarden Aphids & Mites – Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and 1 cup vegetable oil. Add 1 teaspoon of this mixture to a cup of water and spray.\nCaterpillars – Products containing Bacillus thuringiensis.\nAnts – Boric acid powder or hydramethynon baits.\nRoaches – Boric acid powder\n4. IF YOU MUST USE PESTICIDES\n- Use a pesticide that is specifically designed to control your pest. The insect should be listed on the label. Approximately 90% of the insects on your lawn and garden are not harmful.\n- Read Labels! Use only as directed. In their zeal to control the problem, many gardeners use pesticides at over 20 times the rate that farmers do.\n5. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL\n- Household toxics – such as pesticides, cleansers, and motor oil, can pollute the ocean and poison groundwater if disposed of in storm drains or gutters.\n- Rinse empty pesticide containers and use rise water as you would the product. Empty rinsed containers may be recycled depending on their type or may be thrown in the trash.\n- City of Torrance residents can dispose of unused household toxics at Hazardous Waste Round Ups.\nCall 1-888-CleanLA or log onto www.888CleanLA.com for more information.\nDumping toxics into the street, gutter or storm drain is illegal!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Public parks share dynamic relationships with the communities they serve. The way we design parks can either promote or hinder their diversity of use, exclude or empower neighborhoods, resemble anywhere or reflect the history and collective values of the place. To create parks that enable residents to feel more connected to place, community development project leaders are choosing to partner with artists, designers, and cultural organizations. Termed creative placemaking, this type of community-based art-making process has proven an effective tool in advancing a project’s goals, helping animate spaces, and bringing together communities. Creative placemaking also empowers communities – especially those most vulnerable – and gives them a voice to help shape their neighborhood parks.\nTo promote the use of creative placemaking in parks and open spaces, The Trust for Public Land and the City Parks Alliance recently released The Field Guide for Creative Placemaking and Parks. Funded in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the guide introduces the idea of creative placemaking to parks professionals and advocates who work to create and sustain parks in their community. Mathew Clarke, Director of Creative Placemaking at The Trust for Public Land said in a statement: “The Field Guide will play an important role in ensuring that not only do Americans have access to parks but that those parks reflect the culture of their communities.” The Field Guide acts as a “how-to” guide for implementing creative placemaking projects and showcases eleven case studies that highlight a diversity of approaches and outcomes.\nCovering topics varying from how to engage the community and find partners to how to fund a project and implement a vision, the Field Guide is a go-to resource for creative placemaking projects. Focusing particularly on park-based projects, the publication defines creative placemaking as “a cooperative, community-based process using arts and cultural expression to create or rejuvenate parks and open spaces, thus deepening a sense of place and inspiring community pride.” By leveraging the power of arts and culture, The Trust for Public Land believes we can lift up communities around the country with the creation of parks that encourage social connections within and between communities.\nThe Field Guide showcases how creative placemaking makes for better parks and stronger communities by demonstrating its ability to advance arts and culturally-based approaches to all phases of park making. One of the larger case studies outlined in the Field Guide, Rose Kennedy Greenway, provided Boston with the opportunity to reinvent itself as a world class hub of innovation. When the city decided to bury an elevated highway that bisected downtown, they were able to build a signature park on top of the new tunnel. More than a mile long and 17-acres in size, the linear park weaves through downtown, adjoining a diverse mix of neighborhoods. To build a sense of civic ownership for the park and connect this new space with the communities that surround it, the Greenway Conservancy created a public art strategy. As part of the five year process, the Conservancy installed rotating exhibits of contemporary public art intended to engage people in meaningful experiences, interactions, and dialogues with art and each other. The use of temporary art and installation allowed for experimentation and risk taking and provided the opportunity to explore what resonated most with the community.\nAnother case study, Underpass Park in Toronto, reimagines an often underutilized space – a highway underpass – into a community asset. A previously dangerous space that served as a barrier between the north and south sections of the community, Underpass Park was designed to enliven this dark, concrete area. Creating opportunities for play, the park features basketball courts, innovative children’s play equipment, and a skate park. Community-curated public art, including work by sculpture and graffiti artists, was integrated to add character to the formerly infrastructural space and to convey a sense of identity from people in the surrounding neighborhoods. This project used creative placemaking to bring space back to the community. It now serves not only as a safe and beautiful community connection but also as a recreational destination for the city.\nThe Trust for Public Land and the City Parks Alliance jointly see creative placemaking as integral to the delivery of effective parks and open spaces which will ensure healthy, livable communities. By using art as a form of investment in place, creative placemaking can strengthen communities by helping revitalize local economies, providing rich engagement for youth, advancing educational outcomes, creating spaces and places where people want to be, facilitating authentic engagement in community planning, reimagining uses for vacant properties, and improving the quality of life for existing residents.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "This slope had recently been cleared by Council which exposed the loose boulders and conglomerate material which was deemed susceptible to possible landslides during poor weather. It was agreed that a slope stabilisation solution was required. At this point, Warner Company were engaged to undertake the works which involved a self-drilling anchor system which were 4m long. The anchors were fully grouted galvanised hollow bars. Upon completion of the anchor installation, Maccaferri MacMat R was installed onto the slope surface to hold the loose material in place and encourage growth to stabilise the face.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Landscape Architecture in Orel State Agrarian University\nBachelor’s program, Master’s program\nInstitute of Civil Engineering\nIgor S. MYSISHIN,\nTel. + 7 4862 75-15-41\nAchievements and awards. The program was recognized as the agrarian education leader by the Guild of Experts in the Sphere of Professional Education and the National Centre for Public Accreditation as part of the project Best Educational Programs of Innovative Russia. The certified quality management system is successfully implemented.\nTeaching staff. The academic degree holders ratio is 95%. All teachers have discipline-related education.\nFacilities and resources. Laboratories of chemistry, physics, plant physiology, soil science, specially equipped classrooms for geodesy, botany, dendrology, arboriculture, floriculture, landscape gardening, aesthetic forestry basics, an interactive classroom for landscape design, architectural graphics and composition basics, landscape gardening, aesthetic forestry basics; an interactive classroom for landscape design and landscape architecture theory, architectural graphics and composition basics, and a dendrology park located on the territory of the university where a syringarium was created in 2019.\nResearch. The promising research areas: study of species and sort diversity of ornamental plants; identification of adaptive strategies of woody plants and rare plant species in the urbanized environment and the specially protected natural areas; application of edible herbaceous plants in landscape architecture; ecological foundations of the urban green space development; preservation of the cultural and historic heritage of the Orel Region; improvement of professional training of specialists in landscape architecture.\nEducation. State-of-the-art educational models and technologies: learner-centered and computer technologies; level differentiation technology, modular training; the project method; interactive learning technology are used.\nStrategic partners. Agricultural enterprises: NiKa-Design LLC, Zelenstroy in Orel; Orelagroelita; the GLORIA farm household, etc. Strategic partners participate in the program development, are facilities for students’ work placements, potential employers of graduates, members of state examination boards.\nInternational projects and programs. The university maintains partnership relations with HEIs of Europe, East Asia and North America. Teachers and students undertake study and work placements and internships abroad.\nCompetitive advantages. The university boasts aunique dendrology park with a comprehensive collection of coniferous plants, flowering and flowerless trees and shrubs. Today 169 specious and forms of tree and shrubbery plants including 110 introduced species are growing over an area of 8.7 ha.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Nandina is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is perfect for adding a touch of colour and texture to your garden. It is an evergreen shrub with lush foliage and bright red berries that will bring a vibrant look to your garden all year round. Nandina is easy to care for and can be planted in full sun or partial shade. It pairs well with other shrubs and perennials, such as roses, Hydrangeas, and Rhododendrons. Some of the most popular Nandina cultivars include 'Firepower', 'Gulf Stream', 'Harbour Dwarf', 'Obsession', 'Gulf Stream', and 'Harbour Dwarf'. Each of these cultivars has its own unique characteristics, from the bright red berries of 'Firepower' to the compact size of 'Harbour Dwarf'. No matter which cultivar you choose, you can be sure that your Nandina will bring a beautiful and vibrant look to your garden.\"", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Retaining walls are a crucial element in any landscaping or construction project. They are designed to hold back soil and prevent erosion, providing stability and support to the surrounding area. Two of the different types of retaining walls available to you are gravity walls and reinforced retaining walls. Here are some of the key factors to consider when choosing between these two types of retaining wall construction.\nUnderstanding Retaining Walls\nRetaining walls serve a crucial purpose in construction and landscaping projects. They are built to prevent soil erosion, manage water flow, and provide support to the surrounding area. Two of the primary types of retaining walls are gravity and reinforced. Not only are these walls designed differently but they also serve different purposes.\nGravity Retaining Walls\nGravity retaining walls are one of the most common types of retaining walls. They rely on their weight and the force of gravity to hold back soil and provide stability.\nDesign and Materials\nGravity retaining walls are typically constructed using heavy materials, such as stone, concrete, or brick. The base of the wall is wider than the top, creating a trapezoidal shape. This design ensures that the wall’s weight is distributed evenly and that the pressure from the soil is distributed evenly as well. The friction between the wall and the soil it is retaining add to the wall’s stability.\n- Simple and relatively inexpensive construction\n- Aesthetically pleasing, as they can be built with a variety of materials\n- Can be used for both small and medium-sized projects\n- Limited height (typically not recommended for walls taller than 4 meters)\n- Can require a significant amount of excavation and base preparation\n- May not be suitable for areas with unstable soil or high water tables\nReinforced Retaining Walls\nReinforced retaining walls, also known as mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, rely on reinforcement materials, such as steel or geosynthetic materials, to provide additional strength and stability to their construction.\nDesign and Materials\nReinforced retaining walls are constructed using a variety of materials. These include:\nThese walls often feature a series of horizontal reinforcement layers embedded within the soil behind the wall. The reinforcement layers can be made from steel bars, steel mesh, or geosynthetic materials, such as geogrids or geotextiles. The layers are connected to the wall face, providing additional support and preventing the soil from sliding or collapsing.\n- Greater flexibility in terms of design and height\n- Enhanced stability and resistance to soil pressure\n- Suitable for a wide range of applications, including commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects\n- Higher costs compared to gravity walls- this is due to the need for reinforcement materials and specialized construction techniques\n- More complex design and installation process\n- Requires professional engineering expertise for proper design and construction\nHow to Choose the Right Type of Retaining Wall\nWhen deciding between gravity and reinforced retaining walls, several factors should be taken into consideration. These factors include:\n- Height and size of the wall: If your project requires a retaining wall taller than 4 meters, a reinforced retaining wall is likely the better choice. Gravity walls are more suitable for smaller, lower height projects.\n- Soil conditions: Reinforced retaining walls are better suited for areas with unstable soil or high water tables, as they provide greater stability and support compared to gravity walls.\n- Aesthetics: If you’re looking for a more natural or traditional look, gravity walls constructed with stone or brick may be the preferred option. Redi-Rock is also a popular option as it is designed to look like a variety of natural stones but is made with incredibly strong concrete.\n- Budget: Gravity retaining walls are typically less expensive to construct, as they don’t require reinforcement materials or specialized construction techniques. However, the overall cost difference will depend on the size, height, and complexity of the project.\n- Maintenance: Reinforced retaining walls generally require less maintenance over time, as they are designed to withstand greater pressure and resist deformation. Gravity walls may require more frequent inspection and maintenance, particularly if constructed with materials that are susceptible to weathering or erosion.\n- Environmental impact: Both types of retaining walls can have an impact on the surrounding environment. Proper design and construction are crucial to minimizing this impact, such as controlling water runoff and preventing soil erosion. It’s essential to consult with an experienced engineer to ensure the right type of retaining wall is chosen for your specific site and project requirements.\nThe Next Step\nGravity and reinforced retaining walls serve different purposes in the realm of retaining wall construction. Both types of walls offer unique advantages and disadvantages, and the right choice depends on the specific requirements of your project. By understanding the differences between these two types of retaining walls, you can make an informed decision that best meets the needs of your construction or landscaping project. Although this can be a daunting decision, here are Excel Walls we have over 25 years of industry experience to help. Get in touch today!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Helpful Gardening Tips\nGoes Well With\nWe ship all plants usps priority mail. They arrive to most locations within 2-3 days. We package all plants to retain moisture to up to 10 days in transit. All plants ships from our warehouses in Tennessee. All plants are grown and shipped from out Altamont (zip) 37301 location. We do drop ship for re-sellers also for those wanting to resell our plants.\nHow We Protect Your Plants For Transit\nAll plants are dug and immediately taken to our warehouse and tera-sorb moisture retention gel is applied to the roots and then wrapped in plastic to retain superior moisture for transit. They are placed in corogated cardboard shipping boxes for protection when shipped\nUpon Receipt Of Your Plants\nUpon receipt of your plants, unpack and unwrap the roots and mist with water. Plant within 24-48 hours. If you can not plant within this time frame, put your plants in a cool location (ex- basement, garage or cellar) and water the roots daily. Cover them back up with the plastic so they will not dry out until you can plant them. After planted, water every evening after the sun goes down for 5 days.\nPonderosa Pine Tree For Affordable At Tennessee Wholesale\nFavored as a lumber tree for its dense wood and large trunks; the ponderosa grows in stands on mesas or mountain slopes that are well-drained and dry. The Ponderosa Pine’s tall, straight trunks are easily recognized by the scaly, rust-colored bark that covers the tree and the distinct vanilla or butterscotch smell that this bark emits. Ponderosa Pine tree’s thin, flexible leaves are typically 4-8 inches long and arranged in bundles of three. Living 500 years or more; the ponderosa propagates by dispersing purplish, winged seeds that may float up to 1,000 feet before descending to the ground.\nBuy Ponderosa Pine Tree From A Trusted Nursery Tennessee Wholesale\nPonderosa Pine trees most extensive blooming period is in the mid-spring, and it's also when it produces seeds and fruit that starts in the summer and continues into the fall. The Ponderosa Pine Tree retains its leaves from year to year, and it has a long-life span. Ponderosa Pine will reach its maturity in about 20 years. The Ponderosa Pine Tree makes a lovely addition to any home or garden and is a rapid growing tree.\nPonderosa Pine Tree Online Lowest Price Guarantee\nPonderosa Pine tree is a beautiful option for any landscaping project. The ponderosa pine tree is gorgeous when fully grown and will make excellent Christmas trees to decorate the holidays. The Pinus Virginia will grow great in poor soil qualities. Pinus Virginiana, Ponderosa Pine is a great tree that will bring birds and other small wildlife to your lawn. Ponderosa Pine will attract squirrels and birds will like to build their nest in them.\nPonderosa Pine Tree ships as Bare Root", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Mr. Cooper's wish list for his backyard was to add a waterfall, fish pond, patio, pathways and plantings. He wanted to create a woodland garden he could stroll through and relax and enjoy his natural surroundings. The steep slope of his property was perfect for the waterfall, but was a challenge for the rest of the project. Pathway steps still to be added. The stream and waterfall were built with stone from the property, which give it a very natural look. These photos are taken in March and the perennials are still dormant. We installed the plants in December. Since the perennials were dormant, we used flags to mark the location of the dormant plants. The project also included a new deck, concrete patio, driveway, and fence. This project gave a whole new meaning to 'seeing the forest for the trees'!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Explore Gallery of Canadian Tire Outdoor Ceiling Lights\nShowing Photo About Canadian Tire Outdoor Ceiling Lights with Regard to 2019 Light Fixture : Outdoor Light Fixtures Canadian Tire Lowes Outdoor\nThe outdoor lighting revolutionized significantly as time passes. Several things will do the canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights into an incredible areas for living also entertaining. You could relieve stress in the outdoor lighting with excellent advantage so it is really easy to manage. All this accumulates to a place you can actually at the same time enjoy or relax in. Use lamps and lights to good look. Maybe placed lighting into the outdoor lighting, to alter the atmosphere when you go into the twilight hours. Allowing the canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights to provides us at the same time 24 hours.\nAn ideal constructed canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights are a beautiful and eco-friendly conjunction with the home. 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Designing a valuable outdoor lighting would rely significantly on locating a space in helping the flowers to grow.\nThe initial design or preparation of canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights is actually relevant. The guidelines below describe the way to develop your outdoor lighting that is handy to maintain also very simple to design, even if you are an amateur. These may vary slightly based on the product of outdoor lighting you are usually having, however there are numerous practical equipment to help make organizing the environment more effective. There are 2 ordinary points you’ll be in charge of handling: garden soil also water supply.\nWhether you currently have canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights to utilize, it is possible to develop or build your own style. You just need a number of basic expertise in outdoor lighting and also lots of creativity. Discover a common theme. There are many techniques to apply your personal theme, including a nautical, beach, rustic, and exotic. Each and all can have a unique range of color tones, plants and flowers, and also furniture details. Make a choice an offer that appeals the greatest to you. Take into consideration the volume of place you have for your canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights. You can create outdoor lighting basically anyplace, as well as on a balcony or deck. The larger your outdoor lighting, the many more choices you can find. If you do not need a large space, however, you might not get the chance to grow some of the bigger flowers.\nGive consideration to various other objects you can mix up into the canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights. We can easily place natural flowers designed to arrive with natural elements. Plant collections of matching flowers alongside one another. At the minimum three an identical plants and flowers or simply a grouping of a specific type of flowers or plants creates the optimal attractiveness. Make a choice a style and color for your canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights. Most designs for outdoor lighting is cheerful and vibrant, but if you are going with an antique theme, you should use a small coloring as an alternative. A tropical theme may well include many vibrant color options, while a old-fashioned design and style would possibly use softer style.\nSpent for get a variety of canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights could very well be a good source of suggestions. Check out a web-based designing resource. There are a variety free of charge and also pro choices. These kind of techniques help you to digitally plan the outdoor lighting. Some systems even assist you to upload an image of your property for an entirely customized working experience. Acquire reputable specialist. It is very important use an excellent expert landscaper and gardener with a purpose to realize your canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights. Never be worried to give your designer with your personal input or inspiration.\nThe canadian tire outdoor ceiling lights is definitely the greatest incredible advantage of the building. It can be noted, before you begin to invest time also budget in working on outdoor lighting, it is wise to do any careful investigation and pre-planning. What type of outdoor lighting do you really expect? Make sure to create it. Pay attention to the spaces that should remain as they are also it can help you to decide what types of outdoor lighting place you would like in a single area.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens’ PLANT NATIVE/EAT FRESH plant sale will be held on one day only, Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. As in years past, the plant sale will be hosted by University of Connecticut Certified Master Gardeners who will guide you in choosing the right plant for the right place in your garden.\nFor the first time, Scalzi Riverwalk Volunteers and other UCONN Master Gardeners have grown hundreds of native plants, shrubs and trees for your gardens. By teaming up with Connecticut’s leading producer of native plants, Earth Tones Nurseries, the Bartlett Arboretum Plant Native/Eat Fresh sale will offer you a wide variety of indigenous, sustainable plants which support the local ecosystem and provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and other desirable wildlife. Additionally, Certified Master Gardeners who tend the herb, vegetable and perennial gardens at the Bartlett Arboretum will be offering “Bartlett Arboretum Grown” organic herbs and vegetables as well as beautiful native perennial plants.\nLearn why planting native is so important!! Lisa & Kyle from Earth Tones Nursery will also be on hand for a talk about planting natives in the Silver Education Center.\nIf you or your Mother aren’t gardeners, take home a houseplant grown by Certified Master Gardeners in their home nurseries. Instructions included!\nThe plant sale is a great day to explore the Bartlett Arboretum! For your convenience, Children’s Day Camp will be held in the children’s classroom or in Connecticut’s first outdoor Nature Explore Classroom depending upon the weather. With 93 acres including a greenhouse, hiking trails, wetland ecosystems, Champion Trees and the Melquist Rhododendron Garden, you’ll find a variety of natural environments where you can play, meditate, learn or all three!\nThe Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens are located at 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, one mile north of the Merritt Parkway off of High Ridge Road, exit 35.\nProceeds from the Plant Native/Eat Fresh Plant Sale and other events enable Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens to offer outstanding educational opportunities for people of all ages including students attending Stamford Public Schools. The Bartlett Arboretum also serves at-risk inner city children through both onsite and outreach initiatives and is known for its adult education programs in both Spanish and English. Additionally, Certified Master Gardeners offer the seasonal, Monday – Thursday plant clinic for gardeners during the summer months.\nThe Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The plant is potted in 6 inch plastic Pot\nDescription for Abelia\nAbelia shrubs, Abelia grandiflora, have attractive foliage, which partially accounts for their long time use in the landscape. The evergreen abelia has red foliage throughout the summer, becoming even deeper and more brilliant in autumn through winter.\nFlowers offer several bursts of bloom from spring to fall, with clusters of fragrant and frilly pink and white tubular flowers. In colder areas of the country, the glossy abelia plant is considered semi-evergreen, as it may lose half its leaves in cold winters.\n|Common name||Flower colours||Bloom time||Height||Difficulty|\n|Abelia||Lavender pink||May to September||Up to 5 feet||Easy|\nPlanting and care\nWhen planting abelia in your yard, choose a prominent spot. Also, choose a spot that gets full to partial sun. The glossy abelia plant grows in a variety of soil types, but responds best to a fertile soil amended with organic material.\n|Sun or part shade.||Slightly acid, the moist peaty soil is ideal.||Water regularly,weekly or more often in extreme heat.||20 to 35 degrees C||Apply any organic fertilizer.|\nCaring for Abelia\n- Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.\nFor a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.\nPruning time: winter.\nAphids sometimes bother Abelias and they will sometimes develop leaf-spot, but neither is serious.\nMay to September\nTypical uses of Abelia\nSpecial features: Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Waterwise.\nCulinary use: NA\nOrnamental use: It is used as the ornamental edge plant.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Perched up high on the cliff top, Filey Country Park is already a notable landmark but with the addition of a Timberplay Climbing Structure this prominent park is now more attractive than ever before. The new £100,000 playground was jointly funded by Scarborough Council and the Play Builder program, seeking to widen the appeal of the park and provide much needed play facilities for the town’s children.\nThe project was managed by Groundwork North Yorkshire who developed plans to create a natural playspace which utilised challenging and innovative equipment to create something out of the ordinary for the Filey community. Tom Mutton, Project Manager at Groundwork comments:-\n“We wanted to create a groundbreaking playground for the East Coast. With 2- 7 year olds already being catered for reasonably well within the park we were looking to enhance the provision for children of 8 and over. We feel we have definitely achieved that and are extremely proud of our play area, the Timberplay equipment specifically looks brilliant, particularly the formidable Climbing Structure.”\nWith the park being exposed to the elements it was important that all equipment selected was robust enough to stand up to the Maritime exposure. Generous timbers and durable wood means Timberplay is a well chosen supplier for this and other seaside projects.\nTel 0114 282 34 74", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Sedum 'Lime Zinger'\nCommon Name: Stonecrop 'Lime Zinger'\nThis sedum is part of the SUNSPARKLER® series bred by Chris Hansen.\nIt has apple-green succulent foliage with cherry-red tips.\nBeautiful light-pink flowers cover this plant in late August throughout September.\nHeat and drought tolerant. Use in beds and borders. Attracts butterflies.\nA great choice for rock gardens. Makes an excellent ground cover.\nExposure: Full sun\nPhotos credit & courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The outdoors of the new UU fellowship hall, our design committee has all agreed should maintain a feeling of our local natural wilderness. I have been searching for places that are similar to our local area which maintain this feeling and those which may look and be wonderful in many ways but fail to maintain the feeling of nature.\nIn the middle of the University of New Mexico, near downtown Albuquerque, is a beautiful spot called the Duck Pond (35.0850 -106.6224). To see photos go to this location on Google Earth and click Layers>Photos>Panoramio and 360 Cities.\nThis is a fine spot in the middle of a city, and it tries to create a feeling of naturalness but it fails because it is too controlled and too contrived. Obvious examples of the artificial quality of this location are the pond being outlined in a raised border, a path that is constant width and hard surfaced and a spraying fountain. There can’t be a complaint about the local building, because it is necessary, but it could be masked with the berm being a few feet high planted with some local shrubberies making the view intermittent and dappled. The berm could be low enough so the pedestrians, on the path outside, could see over it and through the bushes to a view of the pond.\nTo make it look wilder the path around the pond could be gravel sloping gently down into the pond and a few feet back into the grass, but a little irregular on the borders. If the pond was less than perfectly circular it would feel more natural and wild. There could be a little natural vegetation in the pond and located in shallow areas small islands, large enough to support a few ducks. A few benches could be located within view, but to be wild is would be formed of natural local materials and randomly located, tucked back into the shrubberies a bit.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Urban Lab Design Competition 2016: Off The Rails now is over!\nUrban Lab is has recently opened the call for entries for a three-stage public design competition called ’Off the Rails’ for 2016 opened to artists, landscape architects, architects, urban planners, designers, and students looking for bold, visionary ideas that will transform largely neglected strip into a downtown destination.\nFort Collins, Colorado is a city on the rise, with a rapidly-growing population, a thriving local arts, music and craft brewing scene, and a stunning natural setting at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. But the BNSF railway has left behind a legacy that is a nuisance to many: a right-of-way that shares Mason Street, a major downtown route, with automobile, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Diesel freight trains rumble down the street multiple times a day, causing traffic delays, safety concerns and prompting patrons at nearby sidewalk cafes to plug their ears in dismay. How can the design of the public realm be improved for the residents and businesses of Mason Street? How can we mitigate the impacts of the train traffic, while acknowledging and celebrating its place in Fort Collins history and the unique urban condition it creates?\nTeams and individuals are invited to submit visionary designs which address the interface between the BNSF Railroad right-of-way the public streetscape along the Mason Street Downtown Corridor in Fort Collins, Colorado.\nThe purpose of this design competition is to provide designers, planners, and citizens an opportunity to create compelling design concepts for this unique urban condition that enhance the streetscape and address the aesthetic, social, multi-modal transportation, and related safety issues for the segment of the Mason Street corridor along the BNSF Railroad that runs from Laurel Street to Mulberry Street (approximately a quarter mile). Individuals and teams are invited to offer their solutions for the improvement of the streetscape from sidewalk to sidewalk – excluding the railroad easement.\nThe three winners will be selected from six finalists by a distinguished panel of judges that includes Hansy Better Barraza, Ed Goodman, Walter Hood, and Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell. Entry fee for this competition are:\n- Professional – individual or team ($75)\n- Student – individual or team ($25)\nThis design competition is opened to artists, landscape architects, architects, urban planners, designers, and students.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "|Address:||Vicinity of Konawa, Oklahoma||County:||Seminole|\nThe Konawa Cemetery fence is constructed of untooled native sandstone laid in a random rubble pattern. Double walled, it rises some three feet high. It extends along the south side of the cemetery some 670 feet, east to west. It runs 264 feet from north to south on the west side.\nCemetery improvements were among the first construction tasks undertaken by the WPA. It was a way to get a lot of unemployed and unskilled workmen doing “useful” labor immediately. The Cemetery fence at Konawa is symbolic of this major undertaking. It is also notable for its extent, reaching some 1000 feet.\nVERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION: On the NW edge of the community, the cemetery fence occupies property that encompasses a 15 foot strip that from the SW corner of Sec. 22, T 6 N, R 5 E goes north 275 feet and east 680 feet.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Author: Georgia Mack\nAre elm trees poisonous to horses?\nThere is some debate on whether or not elm trees are poisonous to horses, with some people believing that they are and others asserting that they are not. The majority of the evidence seems to suggest that elm trees are not poisonous to horses, but there are a few isolated incidents where horses have become ill after eating leaves or bark from elm trees. It is possible that these horses were particularly sensitive to the toxins in the elm tree or that they ate a large amount of the tree, but it is not clear. Overall, it seems that elm trees are not poisonous to horses, but there is still some uncertainty.\nLearn More: When does a horse stop being a horse riddle?\nWhat are elm trees?\nElm trees are a type of deciduous tree that are native to Europe, Asia and North America. They are a popular choice for landscaping and are often used as a shade tree. There are many different species of elm trees, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.\nThe most common type of elm tree is the English elm, which can grow to be over 100 feet tall. English elm trees have a vase-shaped trunk and a spreading canopy of branches. The leaves of the English elm are oval-shaped and have a toothed margin.\nOther popular types of elm trees include the American elm, the rock elm and the cedar elm. American elm trees can grow up to 80 feet tall and have a similar shape to the English elm. The leaves of the American elm are larger than those of the English elm, and the tree also has a higher resistance to Dutch elm disease.\nRock elm trees are smaller than both the English and American elm, growing to a height of around 50 feet. They get their name from the fact that they are often found growing on rocky hillsides and cliffs. The leaves of the rock elm are oval-shaped and have a serrated margin.\nCedar elm trees are the smallest of the elm trees, growing to a height of around 30 feet. They are often found in the southeastern United States and have small, dark green leaves. Cedar elm trees are resistant to Dutch elm disease.\nElm trees are deciduous trees, which means that they lose their leaves in the fall. The leaves of the elm tree are alternate, simple and have a toothed margin. The leaves are dark green in color and turn yellow or brown in the fall before they are shed.\nThe fruit of the elm tree is a small, winged seed that is borne in a samara. The samara of the elm tree is oval-shaped and has a distinctive notch at one end. The seeds of the elm tree are dispersed by the wind and can travel long distances from the parent tree.\nElm trees are a valuable source of timber. The wood of the elm tree is hard and strong, and it has a close grain that makes it resistant to splitting. Elm wood is used for a variety of purposes, including furniture,\nLearn More: How to stop a horse from bullying other horses?\nWhat is the scientific name for elm trees?\nThe scientific name for elm trees is Ulmus. Elm trees are a type of deciduous tree that is native to North America. There are several species of elm trees, including the American elm (Ulmus americana), the European elm (Ulmus europaea), and the Japanese elm (Ulmus japonica). Elm trees are characterized by their smooth, gray bark and their deep taproots. Elm trees typically grow to a height of 50–60 feet (15–18 meters). The leaves of elm trees are alternate, simple, and serrated. Elm trees are monoecious, meaning that each tree produces both male and female flowers. The flowers of elm trees are small and borne in clusters. The fruit of elm trees is a samara, which is a winged seed. Elm trees are intolerant of shade and require full sunlight to grow properly. They are also relatively tolerant of drought and can grow in dry, sandy soils. However, elm trees prefer deep, rich soils that are well-drained. Elm trees are susceptible to a number of diseases, including Dutch elm disease and elm yellows. Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungus that affects the water-conducting tissues of the tree, ultimately leading to the tree’s death. Elm yellows is caused by a phytoplasma that infects the tree’s leaves, causing them to turn yellow and eventually drop off. Both of these diseases can be fatal to elm trees. Elm trees have a number of uses. The wood of elm trees is hard and durable, making it ideal for furniture, flooring, and firewood. Elm wood is also used to make veneer and plywood. The bark of elm trees can be used to make rope and twine. Elm leaves are sometimes used as livestock feed. Elm trees are also planted as ornamental trees.\nLearn More: How do you sell a horse in horse riding tales?\nWhat are the different types of elm trees?\nThere are around thirty species of elm trees, although only a handful are commonly found in North America. European and Asian species are more commonly known, such as the English elm (Ulmus procera) and the Wych elm (Ulmus glabra). Here are some of the different types of elm trees found in North America:\nAmerican elm (Ulmus americana): One of the most common elm trees in North America, the American elm can be found throughout the eastern and central United States as well as parts of Canada. It grows to a height of around 50-70 feet and has a spreading canopy. The trunk is typically straight and the bark is dark gray, with a rougher texture than other elm species. The leaves are ovate in shape and have a serrated margin. The fall foliage is a striking yellow color.\nSlippery elm (Ulmus rubra): This species is found in eastern North America, from Minnesota and Ontario down to Louisiana and Georgia. It grows to a height of around 40-60 feet and has a spread of 25-30 feet. The trunk is relatively straight and the bark is reddish-brown in color, with a rough texture. The leaves are ovate to oblong in shape and have a serrated margin. The fall foliage is a golden-yellow color.\nCedar elm (Ulmus crassifolia): Found in the southeastern United States, from Texas up to Virginia, the cedar elm is a small to medium-sized tree that typically grows to a height of 30-50 feet. It has a densely-branched structure and a spreading canopy. The trunk is typically straight and the bark is dark gray, with a rough texture. The leaves are elliptical in shape and have a serrated margin. The fall foliage is a reddish-brown color.\nWingnut elm (Ulmus alata): Found in the southeastern United States, from Texas up to Maryland, the wingnut elm is a small to medium-sized tree that typically grows to a height of 30-50 feet. It has a spreading canopy with somewhat drooping branches. The trunk is typically straight and the bark is dark gray, with a rough texture. The leaves are ovate in shape and have a serrated margin. The fall foliage is a yellow-brown color.\nThese are just a few of\nLearn More: How to sell a horse in horse riding tales?\nWhat are the native regions of elm trees?\nElm trees are native to many regions around the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. In Europe, elm trees are found in countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. In Asia, elm trees are native to countries such as China and Japan. In North America, elm trees are found in the United States and Canada.\nElm trees are deciduous trees that can grow to be up to 150 feet tall. They have dark green leaves that are toothed along the edges. Elm trees produce small, green-yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit of the elm tree is a small, round seed that is encased in a thin, papery wing.\nElm trees are generally considered to be hardy trees that are adaptable to a variety of growing conditions. They prefer locations that offer full sun and well-drained soil, but they can also tolerate partial shade and clay soils. Once established, elm trees are relatively drought tolerant.\nThere are many different species of elm trees, including the American elm (Ulmus americana), the European elm (Ulmus procera), and the Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia). American elm trees are the largest of the three species, reaching heights of up to 80 feet. European elm trees are smaller, only reaching heights of up to 60 feet. Chinese elm trees are the smallest of the three, only reaching heights of up to 40 feet.\nElm trees have been widely planted as landscaping trees due to their attractive growth habit and tolerance to a variety of growing conditions. However, elm trees are susceptible to a number of diseases, including Dutch elm disease and elm yellows. These diseases can be fatal to elm trees, so it is important to choose disease-resistant varieties when selecting elm trees for planting.\nLearn More: Which horse breed are you?\nWhat is the elm tree's growth cycle?\nThe Elm Tree's Growth Cycle\nThe elm tree is a deciduous tree that is native to North America. The elm tree grows to a height of 30 to 50 feet and has a trunk diameter of 1 to 3 feet. The elm tree has a dark brown to black bark that is scaly and rough. The elm tree's leaves are simple and alternate with a double-serrated margin. The elm tree's leaves are dark green in color and turn yellow in the fall. The elm tree produces small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The elm tree's flowers are followed by small, winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind.\nThe elm tree grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. The elm tree is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including clay, sand, and loam. The elm tree is also tolerant of salt, pollution, and drought. The elm tree is a slow-growing tree that can live for over 200 years.\nThe elm tree is an important tree in North America. The elm tree was used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes. The elm tree was also used by settlers to make furniture and wagon wheels. Today, the elm tree is grown as an ornamental tree.\nLearn More: What to do if you fall off a horse?\nWhat do elm trees look like?\nElm trees are large deciduous trees that can grow to 20–40 m tall. They have dark gray to black bark that is deeply fissured, with inner bark that is reddish brown. The leaves are simple and alternate, with double-toothed margins. The leaves are 10–20 cm long and 5–10 cm wide, with a leathery texture. The leaf buds are oblong and sticky. The flowers are small and greenish, borne in clusters. The fruit is a small, winged samara.\nElm trees are found in North America, Europe, and Asia. In North America, there are several different species of elm, including the American elm (Ulmus americana), the slippery elm (Ulmus rubra), and the rock elm (Ulmus thomasii). European elm species include the English elm (Ulmus procera) and the Wych elm (Ulmus glabra). Asian elm species include the Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) and the Japanese elm (Ulmus davidiana).\nElm trees have a long history of use by humans. They were widely planted in North America as street trees and in Europe as shade trees. Many old elm trees were cut down during the 20th century because of the spread of Dutch elm disease. This disease is caused by a fungus that is transmitted by the elm bark beetle. The disease kills the tree by clogging the water-conducting vessels in the sapwood.\nElm wood is hard and strong, and it has been used for furniture, flooring, and lumber. The American elm was once the most common tree in the eastern United States, and its wood was used for everything from fences to barrels. Elm wood is still used today, although it is now more expensive because it is less readily available.\nElm trees have a distinctive, vase-like shape when they are young, with a straight trunk and branching that forms a narrow crown. As the trees mature, they develop a more rounded crown. Elm trees are long-lived, with some specimens known to be hundreds of years old.\nElm trees are an important part of the ecosystem, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife. Birds that nest in elms include the American robin, the eastern phoebe, and the yellow-breasted chat\nLearn More: What is topline in horses?\nWhat are the leaves of an elm tree like?\nThe leaves of an elm tree are oblong and have a toothed margin. They are dark green in color and have a rough texture. The leaves are attached to the branch with a short petiole. The leaves are alternate and simple. The veins in the leaves are parallel. The leaves of an elm tree turn yellow in the fall before they are shed from the tree.\nLearn More: What do horses do at night?\nWhat are the flowers of an elm tree like?\nThe flowers of an elm tree are small and clustered. They are usually dark red, but can also be purple or white. The flowers bloom in the spring and are followed by small, round fruits.\nLearn More: What are horses scared of the most?\nWhat are the fruits of an elm tree like?\nThe fruit of an elm tree is a small, winged seed that is dispersed by the wind. The shape of the seed is similar to that of a maple seed, but the size is much smaller. The seeds are produced in clusters and ripen in the late summer or early fall.\nThe elm tree is a deciduous tree that is native to North America. It is a hardwood tree that can grow to a height of 100 feet or more. The trunk of the tree is typically straight and the bark is light-colored and smooth. The leaves of the elm tree are alternate, simple, and toothed. The leaves are typically 3 to 6 inches in length and 2 to 4 inches in width. The upper surface of the leaves is green and the lower surface is paler. The flowers of the elm tree are small and inconspicuous. The fruit of the elm tree is a small, winged seed that is dispersed by the wind.\nThe elm tree is a popular choice for shade and ornamental purposes. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and can be found growing in both urban and rural areas. The elm tree is also resistant to many insects and diseases.\nLearn More: What is a pastern on a horse?\nAre elm trees deciduous trees?\nYES, elm trees are deciduous trees.\nWhat is an elm tree and how is it used?\nThe elm is a deciduous tree that can grow to be tall and crooked. The leaves are broad and oval, with serrated edges. The flowers are white or pink, and the fruit is a round green apple.\nHow many species of elm trees are there?\nThere are 30 to 40 species of deciduous trees within the genus, some of which have been popular landscape trees for centuries.\nHow tall do elm trees grow in the US?\nElm trees generally grow between 30 and 40 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 8 inches.\nWhat is the difference between Evergreen Elm and deciduous Elm?\nEvergreen elms are usually smaller than their deciduous counterparts and have smaller, leathery leaves. The most common variety of evergreen elm is the Chinese elm, which is often used as an ornamental tree due to its compact size and attractive foliage.\nWhat is an elm tree?\nAn elm tree is a large deciduous tree in the Ulmus genus. The leaves are alternate and doubly serrated, and the flowers usually develop into samaras.\nWhat is the difference between American elm and Dutch elm?\nThe American elm is a different species from the Dutch elm, and has a different genome.\nWhat are elm trees used for?\nElm trees are often planted as ornamental trees in parks and along roads. They are also used for making boxes, baskets, furniture, hockey sticks, and other products.\nWhat is American elm wood?\nAmerican Elm wood is strong and flexible, used in the making of furniture and musical instruments and for a long time linked to death because of its use in Coffins.\nIs English elm good for outdoor use?\nNo, English elm is not good for outdoor use. It is susceptible to rotting and can also be affected by elm disease.\nWhat are the different types of elm trees?\nThere are many different types of elm trees, but the most common types are: Ulmus americana - The North American elm is an exceptional tree that can reach heights of over 75 feet and a diameter of up to 20 feet. It is a fast-growing tree capable of growing in just 25-30 years, making it one of the most popular choices for new homeowners. Ulmus fulva - The European or whitetop elm is a lesser-known but strikingly beautiful tree with a tight crown and long, tapered branches. It can grow to be about 30-40 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide, making it perfect for smaller spaces. Ulmus laevis - The Chinese elm is a relatively new introduction to the United States and can grow up to 60-70 feet tall with a broad spreading canopy. Its leaves are broad and lobed, making it easy to identify.\nWhat is an American elm tree?\nThe American elm tree,Ulmus americana is a fast-growing tree that grows naturally in many parts of the eastern US. Typically these trees grow to around 30 metres tall, but are capable of reaching up to 80 feet tall. These trees are notable for their broad leaves and fragrant flowers, which can be spotted in late spring or summer.\nWhat are the different types of diseases of elm trees?\nThere are several types of diseases of elm trees, including Dutch elm disease, elm yellows, and elm phloem necrosis. Each type of disease affects different parts of the tree, and each requires a specific type of treatment.\nWhat is the difference between American elm and Chinese Elm?\nThe American elm is the most common tree in the United States, while the Chinese Elm is native to China. The American Elm has a thicker trunk and branches than the Chinese Elm. The Chinese Elm alsohas smaller leaves and flowers.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "For urban gardeners who would like to share their outdoor spaces with wildlife but are unsure of how to take the plunge, there are many ways that creatures can be encouraged to take up residence without having to relinquish complete control of beds, borders and lawns. It's just a questions of deciding how far you want to go.\nCertainly, if you can provide a welcoming haven for wildlife, there are many positive benefits to reap. From watching the varied activities of resident creatures to having your own built-in pest control team, who can help establish a balance between plants, beneficial insects and their natural predators. For example, toads, frogs, newts, hedgehogs, slow worms and birds such as song thrush and blackbirds feed on slugs and snails, while centipedes, spiders, lizards and bats will all eat insects.\nTips for creating a successful wildlife garden\nLog piles and compost heaps\nThere are a number of homes you can create for wildlife. Log piles for example should be placed in a shady place and allowed to decay. They will provide a habitat for stag and bark beetles, as well as fungi, frogs and amphibians. Compost heaps of garden waste, including lawn clippings and leaves, will make healthy sustainable soil full of nutrients. They will also provide shelter for animals such as slowworms, grass snakes and hedgehogs.\nFlowers and shrubs for food\nThere are plenty of plants and flowers that you can grow to provide food for both insects and birds. Lots of plants and trees have berries, such as cotoneasters, pyracantha, rowan and mulberry trees. To attract bees and butterflies, choose nectar and pollen rich plants that provide a succession of flowers throughout the year and avoid double or multi-petalled flowers with little or no pollen/nectar. Suitable species include crocus, honeysuckle, common box, hebe, hollyhock, buddleja, heliotrope, lavender, ox-eye daisy and sage.\nEven a simple half buried shallow bucket filled with rainwater and a few pebbles or a branch to help animals get in and out will attract frogs, toads, newts and other wildlife. But if you do have room for a pond, make sure it is situated in a sunny spot and has gently sloping sides so hedgehogs can escape if they fall in.\nIf space allows, nothing beats the pleasure of having a patch of meadowland filled with wildflowers. The great news is that they are low maintenance and are a beautiful alternative to labour intensive lawns. Alternatively, you could just let your lawn grow and allow daisies and dandelions to flower. Failing that, mow your lawn but leave the edges long to provide cover for mammals such as wood mice, voles and shrews.\n1. Creating an attractive rock garden using natural stones and low maintenance plant species will provide a habitat for a wide range of creatures\n2. Wildflower meadows are great for insects and are low maintenance\n3. Installing a garden pond will provide a place for birds to bathe and drink and newts to swim\n4. Buddleja is a fast growing plant that is a favourite with butterflies\n5. A pile of logs will provide shelter for frogs, hedgehogs, amphibians and beetles", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Create simple, stunning containers\nyou’ll love to show off.\nIt’s the ultimate treat to come home to a pot wowing you with knock-out flowers and foliage that looks good for weeks. Lasting container garden success is easy to achieve with the right mix of pots, soil, and plants. These three ingredients are key to fashioning portable color and texture that will fix up any forlorn space in the landscape from balconies to benches. To fashion inviting mini gardens with a dash of intrigue, follow our easy container gardening guide.\nAll great containers have one thing in common — excellent drainage. Without drainage holes, a lushly planted container will soon become a soggy, rotten mess. A cast-iron urn, fluted terra-cotta pot, resin container or basket all boast excellent drainage capacity.\nWhen purchasing terra-cotta or ceramic containers, look for pots that have drainage holes. Plastic or wood containers without drainage holes can be remedied with the help of a drill. Add four or five 1/2-inch-diameter drainage holes per square foot of surface area on the bottom of the container. Cover the drainage holes with three sheets of newspaper or landscape fabric to keep the soil in the container while allowing the water to freely drain.\nTraditional planting containers are made of metal, terra-cotta, wood, or plastic. Plan on watering terra-cotta or wood containers daily because their soil will dry out faster. Metal or plastic containers typically can be watered every other day. For a lightweight and moisture-retentive container, select plastic resin pots molded and glazed to resemble terra-cotta or stone containers.\nFor an unexpected look, transform an everyday object into a pot. Almost anything — from cast-off grain troughs to mesh bicycle baskets — can work as a planting container. Use a drill to add drainage holes to previously watertight vessels, and line baskets with moist sphagnum moss or coco fiber — porous materials that allow water to freely drain.\nFlowers and Foliage\nFor an eye-pleasing container combo, select a trio of upright, mounding, and trailing plants. The upright plants serve as a focal point, while the mounding plants fill in gaps with splashes of color, and the trailers mask the edge of the pot.\nThe wide world of plants offers up an expansive palette of fine flowers and foliage for container gardens. Regardless of the type of plants you choose, ensure a healthy plant combination by selecting plants that will thrive in the amount of light and moisture the container will receive. For example shade-loving plants are a good choice for porch and low-light patio containers.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Leave the old trends behind when you are thinking of new landscaping designs for your Adelaide garden. Trends go out for a reason due to reasons such as; some of them weren’t realistic or durable enough, or they’re too expensive to maintain.\nThat doesn’t mean all old trends are alarming, though, and some keep on coming back because of how good they are.\nThe landscaping trends for 2021 are all the design tips that are guaranteed to beautify your Adelaide garden. But, if you’re ready to take your landscape to the next level, keep on reading:\nA Relaxation Spot\nIs your landscape complete if you can’t relax outside your family or host barbeque hangouts with your friends? One of the latest trends in 2021 is turning your outdoors into a cosy home outside your Adelaide home.\nBuy high quality, comfortable and low maintenance furniture for your outdoors where you can sit and read a good book. But, of course, the relaxation spot isn’t complete without an umbrella for protection from the harsh Adelaide weather.\nIf you love to cook or grill, you can also have an outdoor grill installed. Enjoy your day with the beauty of the landscape around you.\nPathways, steps, and seating areas make up the hardscape part of your landscape. We’ve taken care of the furniture aspect above, so we’ll be looking at the other things under your hardscape.\nOrnate pathways are really in this year! Lining your garden path with stones, mulch, or decorative flowers is sure to make everyone who enters feel like they’ve been transported into fantasy land.\nThese pathways will also be lined with beautiful coloured LED lights that make them easy to navigate. Around this step, people feel like they need to have a big Adelaide home to achieve this result.\nHowever, space isn’t a factor in having a beautiful hardscape because they are usually simplistic in their design.\nNative Plants for Landscaping in Adelaide\nMore Adelaide homeowners are choosing native plants in their landscape. Because plants native to Adelaide have adapted to its weather conditions, they perform well.\nThey are very low maintenance and easy to handle. You don’t have to worry about diseases your plants will get or the pests that will attack them.\nYou shouldn’t think that native plants are boring- there are many beautiful Adelaide native plants! The gorgeous Lavender Grevillea is another lovely plant. When people hear lavender, they think of a shade of purple; however, this plant is a blend between red and pink.\nPlants such as the common eutaxia with its beautiful red and yellow hue will light up your landscape. When you see that the pros of having native plants outweigh the cons, you’ll be wondering why this didn’t become a trend sooner.\nThere are native plants for every landscape design look you want. You just need to know where to look. Are these trends looking attractive to you? Do you want to give your Adelaide landscape the treatment and design it deserves?\nLandscaping in Adelaide\nCome to guaranteed garden services. We offer premium landscaping services that involve helping you with your home’s landscape and native plants that will thrive on your property.\nAre you excited to get started? Then, contact us for a free no-obligation quote now!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It started with a protest and ended with yelling.\nPeople are raising their voices over a plan started in 2015 to close the city-owned Glenbrook Golf Course along Sims Bayou and open a botanic garden.\n\"People who basically are much more politically powerful, wealthier, figure they can use the people and the assets of this neighborhood,\" one resident said.\nHouston Botanic Garden raised more than the $20 million required last year, and the contract with the city was signed.\nMany residents are unhappy about losing access to the course for the garden, which will charge admission.\n\"This is a playground for the rich and wealthy of River Oaks,\" the resident said. \"It's not for this community.\"\nThe plan will also create a bridge entrance to the garden on a public easement stretching from Park Place across the bayou.\n\"We've been ignored,\" another neighbor said. \"Our city councilman refuses to work with us.\"\nHouston City Councilmember Robert Gallegos felt the backlash, but says the community had its chance to be heard and now it's too late.\n\"Unfortunately the diehards that are trying to save the golf course were the loudest this evening, but again, the vast majority of residents in southeast Houston favor the botanic garden,\" Gallegos said.\nA few did speak out in favor, but many more voiced frustrations.\nThe fencing will go up around the site soon. The garden is expected to have its grand opening in 2020.\nFollow Steven Romo on Twitter and Facebook.\nTransformation of Houston golf course to botanic garden angers residents\nMore TOP STORIES News", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Whether a shrub has outgrown its space, has become diseased or just requires too much maintenance, it may need to be removed. Small shrubs are easily removed with a little effort and the right tools. Larger shrubs may require a team effort but can be successfully removed from a landscape as well.\nTrim the shrub's foliage and branches with a pair of loopers. Leave enough of the stem to serve as a handle when later lifting the shrub. Use a shovel to dig a trench, about 1 to 2 feet deep, around the shrub's crown. Dig and remove the soil that surrounds the shrub.\nPlace the shovel under the shrub's root ball and pry it up. Remove as much soil as possible from the root ball. Replant the shrub in a new site or properly dispose of the root ball and foliage. As an alternative to disposal, run the roots and foliage through a chipper and add it to your compost pile, provided the shrub was not diseased.\nClean the tools used to remove the shrubbery to prevent cross-contaminating other plants or shrubs, if disease is an issue. Fill the empty site with soil. Use fresh material to avoid the possibility of passing a disease or other destructive microorganisms to future plantings.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:\n- Deciduous tree, 40-60 ft, (12-18 m). Leaves, alternate, simple, distinct 3-lobed (middle triangular), margin finely serrate, glabrous above and usually downy beneath, purple-hue in spring then lustrous dark green, may show yellow in fall. Stem emits a sweet-spicy odor when bruised. Yellow-green male and female flowers are on the same plant but at separate locations. Female flowers form dense spherical clusters that develop into spiny fruiting ball-like clusters, 4 cm wide, which mature to dark brown and usually remain on the tree through the winter.\n- Sun. Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil\n- Hardy to USDA Zone 6 Native to Taiwan and southern and central China.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Sharon Zeeck of Prospect Heights shows what her backyard looks like after a fire damaged her family's home and ruined all their personal possessions.\nBelgard Hardscapes designed an open seating and cooking area using several types of stone that provide texture and help define the space.\nBelgard Hardscapes designed a patio area that offers a built-in area for the grill, and a fire pit with seating surrounding it. The low wall also has a bench for additional seating.\nBelgard Hardscapes designed a patio area that is both cozy and comfortable, and open to allow viewing of the rest of the yard, with easy access from two sides.\nAbout this Article\nOur yard is just grass and mud because we lost our home to fire. After the fire, my family was living in a hotel and presently we are in a rental house. My family really misses our home and yard. Before the fire, there was a beautiful flowering tree, landscaping, and a brick patio.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Gardening is an important activity in Oklahoma, as it allows residents to connect with nature, grow their own food, and beautify their surroundings. Whether you have a small backyard garden or a large plot of land, gardening can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of gardening in Oklahoma and provide valuable information and tips for successful gardening in the state.\nThe purpose of this blog post is to provide Oklahoma gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to create and maintain a thriving garden. We will cover topics such as understanding planting zones, identifying the best plants for Oklahoma gardens, preparing the soil, using native plants, understanding the climate, choosing the right soil, proper watering and irrigation techniques, maintaining the garden throughout the growing season, and finding local support and information.\n- Planting zones are important for successful gardening in Oklahoma\n- Identify your planting zone using the USDA Hardiness Zone Map\n- Choose plants that are well-suited for your Oklahoma planting zone\n- Prepare your garden by testing soil, adding compost, and removing weeds\n- Native plants are beneficial for Oklahoma gardens and require less maintenance\nUnderstanding the Importance of Planting Zones in Oklahoma\nPlanting zones are geographical areas that are defined by specific climate conditions and are used to determine which plants are most likely to thrive in a particular region. In Oklahoma, planting zones play a crucial role in determining which plants will grow successfully. The state is divided into several planting zones, each with its own unique climate characteristics.\nOklahoma has a diverse range of planting zones due to its varying topography and climate. The western part of the state is characterized by arid conditions and is classified as Zone 7a, while the eastern part of the state has a more humid climate and is classified as Zone 7b. These planting zones help gardeners choose plants that are well-suited to their specific climate conditions.\nHow to Identify Your Planting Zone in Oklahoma\nIdentifying your planting zone in Oklahoma is essential for successful gardening. To determine your planting zone, you can use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map or consult local gardening resources. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the United States into different zones based on average annual minimum temperatures.\nTo identify your planting zone using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, locate your area on the map and note the corresponding zone. In Oklahoma, the zones range from 6a to 8a. You can also consult local gardening resources, such as gardening clubs or extension offices, for more specific information about your area.\nFactors that determine planting zones include average annual minimum temperatures, elevation, proximity to bodies of water, and other microclimate factors. By understanding your planting zone, you can choose plants that are more likely to thrive in your specific climate conditions.\nDiscovering the Best Plants for Your Oklahoma Garden\n|Full Sun to Partial Shade\nChoosing the right plants for your Oklahoma garden is crucial for success. Oklahoma has a wide range of plants that thrive in its climate, including both native and non-native species. When selecting plants for your garden, it is important to consider factors such as sunlight requirements, soil conditions, and water needs.\nIn Oklahoma, some of the best plants for gardens include native species such as black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, Indian blanket, and butterfly milkweed. These plants are well-adapted to the state’s climate and provide food and habitat for native wildlife.\nNon-native plants that do well in Oklahoma gardens include roses, daylilies, hostas, and ornamental grasses. These plants add beauty and variety to the garden and can thrive with proper care and maintenance.\nTips for Preparing Your Garden for Planting in Oklahoma\nPreparing your garden bed is an essential step in successful gardening in Oklahoma. Proper soil preparation ensures that your plants have the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Before planting, it is important to remove any weeds or grass from the area and loosen the soil with a garden fork or tiller.\nAdding organic matter such as compost or aged manure to the soil can improve its fertility and drainage. It is also important to test the soil pH and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that it is suitable for the plants you plan to grow.\nIn addition to soil preparation, it is important to consider other factors such as sunlight exposure and water drainage when choosing the location for your garden. Most plants require at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, so choose a location that receives adequate sunlight. Avoid areas with poor drainage, as excessive water can lead to root rot and other problems.\nThe Benefits of Using Native Plants in Your Oklahoma Garden\nUsing native plants in your Oklahoma garden offers several benefits. Native plants are well-adapted to the local climate and require less water, fertilizer, and maintenance compared to non-native species. They also provide food and habitat for native wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and bees.\nNative plants are also more resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. By using native plants in your garden, you can create a sustainable and environmentally-friendly landscape that supports local ecosystems.\nSome native plants that do well in Oklahoma gardens include milkweed, coneflower, yarrow, and switchgrass. These plants are not only beautiful but also provide important resources for pollinators and other wildlife.\nUnderstanding Oklahoma’s Climate and Its Impact on Your Garden\nOklahoma has a diverse climate with hot summers and cold winters. The state experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year, with average highs ranging from the 90s in summer to the 40s in winter. The climate can vary significantly depending on your location within the state.\nThe climate in Oklahoma can have a significant impact on your garden. Hot summers can cause plants to wilt and dry out if not properly watered, while cold winters can damage or kill sensitive plants. It is important to choose plants that are well-suited to the local climate and provide them with the care they need to thrive.\nIn addition to temperature fluctuations, Oklahoma also experiences severe weather events such as tornadoes and hailstorms. These weather events can cause significant damage to gardens and require additional precautions to protect your plants.\nHow to Choose the Right Soil for Your Oklahoma Garden\nChoosing the right soil for your Oklahoma garden is essential for plant health and growth. The state has a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. Each soil type has its own characteristics and requires different care and management techniques.\nClay soils are common in Oklahoma and can be heavy and compacted. These soils have poor drainage and can become waterlogged, leading to root rot and other problems. To improve clay soil, it is important to add organic matter such as compost or aged manure to improve drainage and fertility.\nLoam soils are considered ideal for gardening, as they have a balanced texture that allows for good drainage while retaining moisture. Sandy soils, on the other hand, drain quickly and may require additional amendments such as organic matter or mulch to improve water retention.\nBefore planting, it is important to test your soil pH and make any necessary adjustments. Most plants prefer a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. Adding lime or sulfur can help adjust the pH if needed.\nThe Importance of Watering and Irrigation in Your Oklahoma Garden\nProper watering and irrigation are crucial for the health and success of your Oklahoma garden. The state’s hot summers can cause plants to dry out quickly, while periods of drought can lead to water stress and plant damage.\nWhen watering your garden, it is important to provide deep, thorough watering rather than frequent shallow watering. This encourages deep root growth and helps plants withstand dry periods. Watering in the early morning or late afternoon is ideal, as it allows the plants to absorb moisture before the heat of the day.\nIn addition to regular watering, it is important to monitor soil moisture levels and adjust watering accordingly. Overwatering can lead to root rot and other problems, while underwatering can cause plants to wilt and die.\nInstalling an irrigation system, such as drip irrigation or soaker hoses, can help ensure that your plants receive consistent and efficient watering. These systems deliver water directly to the root zone, reducing water waste and promoting healthy plant growth.\nTips for Maintaining Your Oklahoma Garden Throughout the Growing Season\nMaintaining your Oklahoma garden throughout the growing season is essential for its success. Regular maintenance tasks include weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and monitoring for pests and diseases.\nWeeding is important to prevent competition for nutrients and water. Regularly remove weeds from your garden beds to keep them under control. Mulching can also help suppress weeds and conserve moisture.\nPruning is necessary to promote healthy growth and shape plants. Remove dead or damaged branches, as well as any branches that are crossing or rubbing against each other. Prune flowering plants after they have finished blooming to encourage new growth.\nFertilizing is important to provide plants with the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Use a balanced fertilizer or organic compost to replenish nutrients in the soil. Follow the instructions on the fertilizer package for application rates and timing.\nMonitoring for pests and diseases is crucial for early detection and prevention. Regularly inspect your plants for signs of damage or infestation, such as chewed leaves or discolored foliage. If you notice any issues, take appropriate action, such as applying organic pest control methods or consulting a professional.\nResources for Oklahoma Gardeners: Where to Find Local Support and Information\nOklahoma gardeners have access to a variety of local resources for support and information. Local gardening clubs and organizations are a great way to connect with other gardeners in your area and learn from their experiences. These groups often host workshops, plant sales, and other events that can provide valuable information and resources.\nExtension offices are another valuable resource for Oklahoma gardeners. These offices are part of the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service and provide research-based information and resources on a wide range of gardening topics. They offer publications, workshops, and educational programs that can help you improve your gardening skills.\nOnline resources such as gardening forums, blogs, and websites can also provide valuable information and support. These resources often feature articles, videos, and forums where you can ask questions and connect with other gardeners.\nGardening is an important activity in Oklahoma that allows residents to connect with nature, grow their own food, and beautify their surroundings. By understanding planting zones, choosing the right plants, preparing the soil, using native plants, understanding the climate, choosing the right soil, proper watering and irrigation techniques, maintaining the garden throughout the growing season, and finding local support and information, Oklahoma gardeners can create and maintain thriving gardens. So whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we encourage you to start or continue gardening in Oklahoma. Happy gardening!\nIf you’re wondering what planting zone Oklahoma falls into, you’ll find a helpful article on Lawn World’s website. This comprehensive guide provides valuable information on the different planting zones across the United States, including Oklahoma. Understanding your planting zone is crucial for successful gardening and landscaping. To learn more about Oklahoma’s specific planting zone and how it affects your gardening endeavors, check out this informative article on Lawn World’s website: https://www.lawnworld.com/. Additionally, you can explore their sitemap for more gardening resources: https://www.lawnworld.com/sitemap.html.\nWhat is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map?\nThe USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a map that divides North America into 13 zones based on the average annual minimum temperature.\nWhat zone is Oklahoma in for planting?\nOklahoma is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, and 8b.\nWhat does the plant hardiness zone indicate?\nThe plant hardiness zone indicates the minimum temperature that a plant can survive in a particular area.\nWhat plants are suitable for planting in Oklahoma?\nPlants that are suitable for planting in Oklahoma include warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and squash, as well as native plants like black-eyed Susan, coneflower, and butterfly weed.\nWhat are the factors to consider when planting in Oklahoma?\nThe factors to consider when planting in Oklahoma include the soil type, the amount of sunlight, the amount of rainfall, and the temperature range. It is also important to choose plants that are suitable for the specific hardiness zone.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "All embracing and emotionally uplifting, the tropical garden gives a sense of sanctuary\nStory: Catherine Stewart, MAILDM\nPhotos: Glenn Weiss\nTropical gardens first became fashionable back in the 1980s but, unlike other garden styles that have come and gone, they’re still very much in vogue. Much of the current fashion for more minimalist foliage — planting with cordylines, draecenas and bromeliads — also owes its origins to tropical garden devotees who sourced, imported and developed a huge range of fabulous plants that had not been seen before in Australia.\nFor a garden style to endure so well, it has to be practical, easy, universal and somehow connect with us emotionally. Tropical gardens certainly do all that.\nResort relaxation: Lovely plants well arranged is not really what a garden is all about. Much more important is the emotional connection it makes with our lives. Faced with the daily grind of work, Australians dream of a holidaying in a tropical island paradise, with palm-fringed shores, the primeval power and mystery of the jungle behind and a day spent lounging by the pool, sipping an umbrella-covered drink. What better way to enjoy your garden than to make a place that feels like a holiday all year round, where you can escape and pretend that work and responsibilities are far away.\nAustralia-wide: While we think of tropical gardens belonging to north-eastern Australia, you can make a tropical garden pretty much anywhere that the humidity is not too high and has only light frosts. Sydney, Melbourne and even Mediterranean-climate Adelaide all have superb tropical gardens.\nUrban retreat: Escaping from the bustle and noise of life has become a high priority and a tropical garden makes the perfect sanctuary. High canopy palms provide shady areas, layers of planting disguise the boundaries, blocking out the neighbours, and soothing water masks intrusive noise.\nLow-maintenance: Not many of us have the luxury to spend time dead-heading the flowers, pruning or tidying the garden. Tropical garden plants are mostly very low-maintenance as dense planting disguises fallen leaves, makes neatness unnecessary and covers up times when some plants are not looking their best.\nDivide and rule: Although you might think that the way to make a garden feel bigger is to have large, open spaces, in fact, the opposite is true. Tropical-style gardens divide up the space into small clearings, separated by thickets of planting and connected by narrow paths. The feeling that there is always more to discover makes even a small garden feel much larger.\nGarden ornaments: If you love statues, water features and garden ornaments, a tropical garden with several ‘rooms’ gives you many settings, as you won’t be able to see more than a couple in one view.\nHow to do it: Plan and shape your open areas for lawn, paving or ponds and connect them with narrow pathways or archways. Garden beds contain and shape these separate zones, stopping views in and out. Make sure to leave a deep garden bed width along all the boundaries so you can block out the surrounding houses.\nInstall at least one water feature that makes enough sound to mask traffic and neighbourhood noise and bring in as much organic matter as you can to enrich the soil.\nFirst planting job is to establish a canopy of palms, to create the tallest layer, lift humidity levels and make pools of shade. Invest in the biggest palms you can afford as many of the understorey plants are fast-growing, so you can use small sizes.\nSecond, choose plants for your first understorey layer that will grow about 2-3m. This is essential to fill in the sight gaps as the palms mature and become only narrow trunks at eye level. A strong background of greens makes a good setting for some brightly coloured foliage plants, such as cordylines.\nThird, choose plants for a ground layer that grow 30-90cm tall. These need to be planted closely enough that you won’t see the ground between them. Plant in drifts surrounding the larger open zones; you can use the more intimate spaces to display a wider variety of collectibles.\nNext, set stone and painted timber statues and artwork off against the rich-green foliage and install low-voltage lighting for a different night garden.\nLast, pour yourself a long, cool drink, pull up a relaxing chair and be on holiday every day of the year.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Amazon.com : Hand-carved solid mahogany antique replica Mahogany Bench : Outdoor Benches : Garden & Outdoor.\nEvery garden should have a comfortable seating area and this sustainable harvested solid mahogany Englewood Wood Garden Bench makes the ideal piece.\nShop Wayfair for the best solid+mahogany+wood+bench. Enjoy Free Shipping on most stuff, even big stuff.\nFind great deals for Wooden Bench 5 FT Outdoor Porch Patio Deck Furniture Solid Mahogany Shorea Wood. Shop with confidence on eBay!\nBeautiful Antique Sofa bench solid mahogany decorative carved. . Outdoor Furniture, Farmhouse Bench, Patio Furniture, Entryway Bench, Memorial Bench.\nOutdoor Solid Mahogany Furniture. Benchwright Dining Table, Rustic Mahogany. Quicklook. Mason Double Sink Vanity – Rustic Mahogany Finish. Quicklook .\nBench will add a touch of elegance and style to your outdoor living space.. It's constructed of solid POLYWOOD lumber in a variety of attractive, fade-resistant .", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The park named after the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg is a park located in the northwestern part of St. Petersburg on the border of the Prinevskaya lowland in the northern part of the Neva Bay. From the north, the park is bounded by Primorsky Prospekt and Primorskoye Highway, and from the east by Yakhtennaya Street. The total area is 38.58 hectares.\nThe park – the youngest in St. Petersburg – was founded in 1995 to perpetuate the anniversary date – 300 years since the founding of the city.\nThe central object of the park is a pool and fountains, as well as a 22-meter-high granite column stylized as a lighthouse. The central paved alley leads to this composition. 300 trees of valuable species have been planted in the park.\nIn 2018, the pedestrian Yacht Bridge was opened from the park to Krestovsky Island. Through it you can get directly to the Gazprom Arena stadium, Primorsky Victory Park, the Divo-Ostrov amusement park and all the sights and infrastructure of Krestovsky Island.\nThe administration of St. Petersburg, as part of a large-scale improvement of the territory of the Primorsky district, plans to build a pedestrian bridge that will connect the territory of the park and the public and business complex Lakhta Center into one walking area.\nBeach in the park is one of the most famous and most visited in the city on the Neva. The length of the beach line is about 1 km, and the width of the sandy surface is almost 100 m.\nAtlantic City entertainment and business center and Piterland and its aquapark are located nearby.\nHow to get to?\nNearest metro: Begovaya metro station", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Reporter Mark Brakeman writes about the long-dormant stretch of the Reading Viaduct, which runs from about 10th and Spring Garden south to the Convention Center. A much-discussed public space project for years, the opening of New York City's High Line again raises the question of whether such a revitalization effort could activate adjacent neighborhoods.\nGoodman is currently the Community Engagement Director at the New Kensington Community Development Corporation.\nPreviously, Goodman worked as a city planner and project manager for PennPraxis. His focus was on projects that combined community engagement and public space design, including the Central Delaware Waterfront Planning Process, the Green2015 initiative for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and the Bartram’s Mile project in Southwest Philadelphia. Goodman was an early contributor to PlanPhilly and helped shape the site in its first iteration. As PlanPhilly grew, Goodman represented the publisher and provided professional planning input and project management support as the site expanded its beat coverage, went through multiple redesigns, conducted an internal strategic plan, and researched revenue generation opportunities.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A phlox plant can be a beautiful addition to any garden. If you want to keep this plant healthy during the long winter months, so that it comes back vibrantly in the spring and summer, it's important to provide winter care for the plant.\nSo what are some things you can do to keep the phlox plant healthy in the winter?\nFor an outdoor plant, it's important to add all lot of mulch to provide the plant with insulation in the colder months. This will keep the plant roots warm enough to survive until the spring and summer. You don't want the plant to die in the cold weather.\nAnother method for maintaining and caring for the phlox plant in the winter is to cut back the leaves. This will help the plant survive the winter and come back with full blooms in the spring.\nThis is a beautiful plant that grows to different heights depending on the cultivar. It can grow from 15 to 48 inches with most varieties growing 24 to 36 inches tall. When it meets maturity, garden phlox creates beautiful clumps in your garden about 24 to 48 inches wide.\nThis plant does well in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. It does not like areas with poor drainage or soil that is always wet. It also prefers full sun but you can plant it under partial shade and it will still do well. In fact, this plant does well in the South where it can receive a good amount of afternoon shade.\nThese plants are very easy to grow and don't require lot of maintenance. One thing you should do is remove flower heads when they have died. In addition, taller varieties may require support from cages or staking so that the flower clusters don't get clumped together. Also, sometimes this plant gets a powdery mildew on the leaves. To avoid this, thin or divide the large clumps every few years to improve air circulation around the plants.\nYou can use phlox plants to accent your garden or provide a pleasant aroma. This flower also keeps deer away from your garden.\nThere are many different varieties of phlox, so choosing just one for your garden can be difficult (although a lot of fun). When you visit a nursery or garden center, make sure you take the time needed to go through all the choices and find something that you will enjoy growing in your garden.\nIf you have basic gardening skills, it's very easy to grow phlox, no matter what variety you select. Plant creeping phlox if you want to create a good amount of ground cover, for example.\nTaller varieties are perfect if you want to add height to your garden, and like the look of flowering plants that rise above the flowerbed. In the end, it all comes down to personal preference and what you enjoy having in your garden.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Originally uploaded by P_Linehan.\nIs this facility out of place? This new latrine was installed at Mont Alto State Park last fall causing an uproar among local residents. Many say it destroys the scenery of the historic park. Quincy Township says that it breaks local ordinances requiring a 30 foot set back. This article in the Chambersburg Public Opinion describes efforts to have the new latrine moved to a more suitable location away from the park entrance and the pavilion.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Wood Chip Mulch: Everything You Should Know\nWood chip mulch is often recommended, but what does it actually consist of? Is it good for your garden? We explore this topic!\nOne of the things landscapers and garden professionals tout time and again is mulch. There are many different types of mulch, such as leaves, grass clippings, or straw mulches like Garden Straw. But one widely used and sometimes controversial material is wood chip mulch.\nAdding mulch along with compost is great for your plants. Still, there are debates as to which organic matter options are best for soil. Using wood chip mulch produces rich soil, as the Back to Eden method touts proudly. But using wood mulch may not be ideal in every situation!\nSo in this article, we’ll break down the benefits wood chip mulch provides to gardeners. With the right information and the right action, you can incorporate this incredibly useful material into your landscape and boost the growth of your garden.\nWhat Is Wood Chip Mulch?\nThis is a huge question that we’ll break down for you here. It’s important to know which mulch is available to you and apply the appropriate materials to provide proper nutrients to your garden of choice.\nArborist Chip Mulch\nThis material is a source of chips that come from the byproduct of your local tree service or work done by arborists. It can include any part of a tree removed by an arborist or service: berries, branches, leaves, blooms, and even roots.\nThis is natural, organic matter that has been run through a wood chipper. Usually, it is the remnants of tree service that have been broken down into arborist wood chips. Sometimes this is old trees, and sometimes it’s fresh wood.\nIt’s also common to find arborist chip mulch available in areas where orchards are prevalent.\nBagged Wood Chip\nYou’ll typically find this at your local hardware store or plant nursery. It is mulched tree matter in 2 to 3-inch chunks. It could be natural and organic, tree matter directly from a lumberyard or a tree service, and it may be wood that has been chipped on a mass scale.\nMost of the time bagged wood chips are from trees that have been used in industry, not from fresh and recently harvested wood. But getting these means you’re also getting plastic bags that you’ll be sending to the nearest landfill.\nModified Wood Chip\nThese could be bagged wood chips that have been treated to reduce their flammability. They may be treated with pesticides and herbicides which prevent weeds and insects from taking over your garden.\nThis material is often used in situations where a homeowners association has designated a preferred color of mulch. Sometimes they’re reflective or dyed a particular color. They may contain chemicals as well as organic matter.\nThink of any wood chip that has been introduced to some form of additive to prevent disease, weeds, fire, or to colorize it. As before, it’s bagged, which means more plastic for the landfill.\nBark mulch is shredded tree bark that comes from varying sources. Most are directly from trees and people who work with trees. Other sources are sawmills and furniture manufacturers, just to name a couple. It’s an absorptive mulch that comes in flakes. It can often be full of slivers, and it can easily become matted together, but the fine particulate looks great in a garden.\nShredded Wood Mulch\nThis is the stuff you’ll see in neighborhood gardens. Shredded wood mulch may be dyed, but is usually finely shredded material such as pine shavings. Generally speaking, this is a finer size mulch of about 1” or smaller in size, making it quite visually appealing.\nIt’s generally a byproduct of lumber and paper manufacturing, and it’s spread to provide an aesthetic uniformity by retaining moisture and blocking out weeds. However, it comes with a drawback; it can sometimes be fine enough to become matted together and can slow drainage slightly.\nPros And Cons Of Wood Chip Mulch\nLet’s discuss the benefits and pitfalls associated with each as a source of mulch or compost. That way you have considered them before you are already using wood chip mulch at home.\nIn general, wood chip mulch, when applied correctly, can be an excellent source of nutrients for your soil or compost pile. Wood chips also retain water in the soil, reduce weeds, and remedy topsoil erosion.\nAsk any regenerative agriculture nut, and they’ll tell you wood chips simulate the same process that occurs on the forest floor, one of the richest environments around.\nWood chip mulch is a great way to prevent mud development in your garden because of its water retention properties. It looks great in any landscape, especially if you’ve managed to color coordinate. Some wood chips, like arborist wood chips, can even be free.\nAdding a layer of wood chips to the ground to cover the soil surface, to reduce grass growth around trees, or to fill a muddy patch is a great way to carry out mulching in a natural way. Some modified wood chips keep pests out of the garden, allowing regular healthy growth to occur. Shrubs surrounded by a layer of red material can offset grass rather nicely.\nAnother great use for wood chip mulch is as a temperature regulator. Throughout the winter months, mulched plants often have warmer root systems, enabling them to withstand colder conditions much more readily. A thick layer of wood chip applied in the fall can be the factor that keeps your plants from severe weather damage.\nSome types of mulch, such as aromatic cedar, can reduce pest populations. The aromatic nature of the wood acts as an effective deterrent.\nIf you’ve ever spread wood mulch you know it’s a great way to add a dash of pizazz to your landscape that will last for more than just one season. And when it does break down, you’re building rich soil!\nThere are a few issues to consider, however, when it comes to working with wood mulch.\nFor one thing, many are concerned that these chips can pull nitrogen out of the soil. They do reduce the nitrogen level in the top inch or so of the soil, but further down the fertility of the soil is unaffected. This makes them a great choice for weed reduction, but not great if you’re starting seeds! Don’t mix mulch into the soil, as that puts the decomposing material closer to your plant roots.\nThey can choke plants and trees if they’re not used properly. The term “volcano mulch” is common in referring to trees with a mound of mulch right against the trunk. This style of mulching trees and other plants is dangerous, as it can cause damage to the trunk or plant’s base.\nCompost and wood mulch together can make water retention too high for some plants and trees. They could experience root rot as a result. Usually, this is less of a problem for larger chip sizes, but it can be an issue in fine stuff like shredded barks or shredded wood chip.\nAlthough colorful wood chips will last for more than one season, they do fade over time. For those looking for uniform color, you will regularly need to top-dress to maintain the right shade.\nMulches aren’t a comfortable surface for bare feet. Covering the soil surface with sharp material like arborist wood chips or shredded bark mulch may not be preferable to homeowners for this reason.\nTermites may find fresh wood chips and want to make their way from that pile to your home. Although they aren’t technically “attracted” to tree mulch, they may find the layer of mulch a good temporary residence, and then move to the wood in your house once the mulch pile reduces. For this reason, it’s best to keep wood mulch at least two feet from your home. For a lot of people, this isn’t an option as garden beds are placed right near foundations, so you’ll need to keep an eye on it!\nMulch breaks down quickly and needs regular replenishment. It takes a lot of energy to do this. Even if you plan to hire a service to spread mulch for you, it can get costly. Bagged wood chips, modified wood chips, and tree bark need another layer at least every couple of years as they turn from fresh materials into a mix of decomposed waste. As they compost down, they’re improving the soil, but you’ll still need to make sure you top it off regularly.\nTreated or modified mulch may not be the best option for your garden, especially where vegetable production is taking place. For instance, a modified mulch that contains Preen or another herbicide can reduce germination rates near the mulched area, and as a result, you may not be able to start seeds in that location.\nThere are concerns about disease being carried by certain types of tree mulch. While good fungi can live in your mulch, disease-causing fungi can too. This is especially a concern with arborist mulches, so it’s best to request mulch from trees free of diseases for your garden’s safety.\nFinally, arborist mulches may only be available in large supplies. Many tree services want to just drop off a 10 to 20 cubic yard truckload all at once, and if you’re in a suburban area, you may find it difficult to handle that sort of quantity.\nSo consider what you need mulch for, and how you want to source the mulch before you make a large purchase.\nWhere To Use Wood Chips\nYes, wood mulch on the soil surface is a great way to mimic the soil of a rich forest floor. But there are right and wrong times to spread mulch. There are specific ways to layer them with compost, and correct ways to spread mulch around plants, trees, and shrubs.\nMulch is not something you want to plant directly into. You should wait to even spread it on soil that you have recently planted seeds in. Wait for your plants to grow before adding mulch as a ground cover. This keeps developing roots open to nutrient absorption. This goes for transplants too… make sure roots are significantly developed before you add fresh mulch to the soil.\nOne very important thing to remember for adding mulch to soil in a vegetable bed or a place where trees, plants, and shrubs live is to avoid mulching directly to the stem or trunk. Leave some space between the plant, tree, or shrub and the mulch. This not only allows tree, plant, and shrub respiration, but it also gives them a little moat where moisture can collect and be used slowly and gradually.\nThe reason mulch gets the reputation of nitrogen-stealing has to do with improper applications like volcano mulching. Even if the mulch is organic and from a tree service where a healthy tree is chipped, too close or too much mulch is a recipe for disaster. Improper mulching can kill a plant.\nMulches should not be applied to the soil where plants are growing in a layer more than 4 inches deep. 2 inches is the minimum depth. Any less than 2 inches and weed suppression is not possible. If you spread mulch on the ground for suppressing weed growth, remember this!\nIn areas where you’re trying to prevent plant growth, a layer of 6-inch deep mulch is perfect. This prevents weed development and reduces the frequency of replenishing the mulch layer. 6 inches is great for pathways, for example.\nMake sure you’ve found a good source for mulch. If you want to grow vegetables, green mulch, or some hardwoods like walnut may not be the best option for your situation.\nMost vegetable gardeners prefer softwoods like pine that breaks down easily so they don’t have to worry about improper plant growth.\nHardwood applied in the wrong situation can kill a plant. Some, like black walnut, are allelopathic and can actually reduce plant growth where they’re placed. While black walnut does decompose and the allelopathic conditions subside, it can take a while. Consider the tree species of mulch when you are planning.\nIf your mulch is purely an aesthetic choice, you may not need to worry too much about the source. But to make your organic gardening easier, you’ll want to make sure that the supplier you source from doesn’t include material that contains fungal pathogens or disease.\nIt’s terrible to have to come back from a free wood chip (which is great!) that is full of diseases and pulls nitrogen away from vegetables (bummer). Personally, it’s taken me years to come back from that in one of my vegetable beds.\nGood sources for mulch are often local tree services or sites like ChipDrop. However, you can also get it from your local garden center, either bagged or in bulk. Typically, material from a garden center has been steam-sterilized, giving it an extra measure of protection from pest or disease transmission.\nMaybe you prefer to use a mulch to build soil. In this case, it can contain green matter, and it can be hard wood. You can lay it in between beds to break down over time, or you can use it as a pathway. Green wood is great for this purpose as it’s still fresh from chipping, and may actually include some green leaves to provide nitrogen. This will reduce nitrogen loss as it breaks down, too!\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: What is the best wood chip mulch?\nA: It depends! Each wood chip mulch has a different use, and each has its own appropriate applications. Organic options like arborist chips are often considered to be safest for the surrounding ecosystem.\nQ: Does wood chip mulch attract termites?\nA: Technically, no. But mulch too close to your home can encourage termites to move into the structure of your foundation. Keep wood chip mulch at least 2 feet away from your home to prevent this.\nQ: Are wood chips good for a garden?\nA: If they are used correctly, yes! They’re an excellent source of slowly decaying nutrients that replenish your soil.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "This stunning roof top, designed by Strutt Studios and Jono Fleming was an exciting project for the SHEETH team to work on. The client wanted to transform a dated and unusable space in the heart of Neutral Bay into a 90’s inspired New York Penthouse. With grass, pebbles, sandstone pavers and many stunning plants we transformed the space to an outdoor oasis. Equipped with a new BBQ and outdoor joinery clad in the incredible Puzzle Mutina Italian tiles. Our team was not disappointed to work on such a lovely project, with incredible city views.\nNeutral Bay Rooftop\nLet's Start Building\nWe’ll make it a fulfilling experience", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "If the winter blues have got you down, bring the family to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Chicago’s Navy Pier March 12-20, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside!\nThe Chicago Flower and Garden Show will awake your senses with spring flowers, walks through seventeen life-size gardens, talks by master gardeners and chefs, and lots of fun activities for kids!\nThe Kids Activity Garden gives your child an opportunity to play and interact with garden projects, attend potting parties, make crafts, and a whole lot more! The Garden Gourmet Stage presents local chefs who create dishes from natural and home grown ingredients. Seminars include subjects such as growing roses, maintaining a backyard flower and vegetable garden, historical English gardens, garden therapy (pain relief), and new gardening trends.\nAlso at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show: enjoy flower competitions, a market place that features every book and gardening product you can think of, cake-making demonstrations, and pot planting (not to be confused with planting pot). Or: just relax and smell the roses, or sit in Garden #14, Aquascapes, and listen to the sounds of waterfalls!\nNavy Pier is located at 600 East Grand Avenue in Chicago. For tickets and more information, go online to chicagoflower.com and follow the prompts.\nBest Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside, just a short drive to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, provides free shuttle service to and from O’Hare Airport in Chicago. The hotel offers affordable, comfortable rooms, a breakfast bar and restaurant and much more. The hotel is pet friendly and offers AAA rates.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Developing your own flower garden is a great way to enhance your outdoor space. The fact is that you do not need to be a flower specialist making a flower garden. I understand lots of people who simply chose their plants through experimentation alone. Normally, there suffice low-cost flowers to create a fantastic appearance without breaking the bank while you tailor your garden over time and learn the best method to maintain and look after it.\nThe first thing to do is to locate the location that you wish to put your flower garden. The location you choose for your flowers can be as large or as small as you like. Find more information about summer bulbs online from bulbsandbeyond.com/uk.\nYou can also put your flowers in a flower box if you desire to keep things very simple. If you choose to put the garden in your backyard, section off the area with some type of border material. Think about wrought iron planters, trellises, bird-baths, garden clocks, lampposts, benches or any other accessories that assist you get the appearance you desire.\nThe next thing to do is prepare the soil. This will need some work. Use shovels, rakes, a hoe, tiller or other garden tools to make things easier when possible. You wish to eliminate weeds, lawns or any other plants or blockages that might conflict or take on your flowers.\nNow you are ready to select the flowers for your garden. There are numerous methods to go about getting terrific ideas for your garden flowers. Head over to your regional garden store and look at the offered flowers.\nNow that you have actually picked some terrific flowers to begin your garden, you are ready to start planting. Make sure to deal with the flowers with as much care as possible to avoid damaging or stressing the plants excessive. Keep the roots safeguarded and do not allow them to dry during the transplanting process. Leave as much initial soil from the container as possible to relieve the shock of adjusting to brand-new soil. Locate the flowers in the ground at the exact same depth that the flowers were grown in their containers.\nAs soon as you have completed planting your flowers, be sure to provide them a small amount of water and be prepared to keep a close eye on the garden for the next couple of days or weeks to observe the health and development. Add a layer of mulch to assist in the prevention of weeds or lawns in your flower garden.\nYou have formally created your really own flower garden. It takes time to master the techniques of establishing the ideal gardens. You will find that it is not as difficult as it appears and it will get substantially much easier as you learn through experience while enjoying your brand-new flower garden.\nThe best ways to Strategy a Flower Garden\nWe, the garden enthusiasts, plant flowers not to negate the greenhouse gas affect but for the joy of seeing our garden bloom, and visitors appreciate our tough work. Flower gardens need preparation and preparation. There are hundreds of books composed on flower gardening to direct a prospective gardener however a few basic steps can make sure that you understand the essentials of an effective plantation.\nIn planning your flower garden, it is essential to include a range of various plants. This method will guarantee that your garden remains colorful throughout the year. When it is off-season for one types of flower, it is bloom time for the other variety. If you plan your flower garden by consisting of plants that bloom in different seasons, it will permit your garden to be vibrant and effective, year round. Just make sure, you only buy flowers that can season themselves to your region.\nBefore releasing a flower gardening strategy, understand the two main kinds of flowers. The very first type is seasonal. It is called Annuals. These are the flowers that will bloom in a certain season i.e. spring and then stop flowering. The benefit of such flower is that they are available in a wide range and simple to take care of. Another main reason that you have to consist of these enters your gardening strategy is the appeal and the large beauty of its colors. Mostly these types are cultivated to offer a border around the edges of your garden. These flowers are mostly used in decoration. You can grow them in verandas, baskets and containers.\nYour flower garden ought to be prepared to include the most typical variety. These flowers normally have a bigger life span that can extend to numerous years. These plants can sustain your flower garden strategies for years to come as the main requirement is their defense from sun and shade, depending on the individual range.\nApart from the two types, flower buds and rose gardens are also among the very best choices to plan your flower garden. Flower buds are the plants that produce just a flower. These buds are dormant in the cold month. The best thing about the buds is that they are long enduring and does not cost much. You can buy different blooming buds in bulk to guarantee that you get the most from your money. These buds will form an essential part of your garden and are a highly trustworthy species that will provide their grace for seasons to come.\nLast but not least is the king of all flowers, the Rose. It is so popular that many blooming enthusiasts only design a rose garden. Counter to the common belief that increased gardens are challenging to cultivate, it is a truth that correct care and a little guidance from professionals will assist you look after these tender flowering plants. No garden is total without a Rose; therefore you should understand its variety and include it in your flower garden plans.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Landscaping is an enjoyable activity for lots of people. However, not all people have the magnificence of a large plot of land to transform into a large beautiful yard. Besides, sometimes all the people needs is just a small space to implement as an accent. Landscape design for small spaces is easy once you know the methods and some important aspect that you must give more attention is budget, shape and color.\nThe landscape design is totally your decision, but it really helps to find out what successful landscapers have done to continuously create beautiful and attractive spaces. When considering landscape design for small spaces, every aspect is important and has to make a difference and impact. One thing that is interesting and the benefits of a small space is that the whole things are visible in one glance.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Drip Irrigation is 90% efficient --- it applies water directly to the root level, minimizes wind drift, has a regulated even application rate and is allowed during all stages of North Texas cities’ Water Restrictions.\nThe primary applications for Drip Irrigation are around foundations, for flower beds & gardens and some turf areas. Drip Irrigation is a low volume solution that applies water at a gallons per hour (gph) rate – meaning water is applied slowly and directly to the root area for better penetration. This helps to save water and money by reducing over-watering and delivering water more efficiently to plant roots. An added benefit for North Texans is to enable foundation watering during droughts and city imposed watering restrictions – protecting your home investment and your foundation.\nThere is a huge difference between Drip installed properly and Drip wrapped in circles, draped around the foundation or strung around your plants. Drip solutions can be for surface (sitting above the ground or covered with mulch) or subsurface (buried beneath the soil or grass). (All subsurface irrigation installations must have an Air Relief Valve or the emitters will get clogged.) Drip allows more precise application of water for foundation coverage, specific odd-shaped areas, plants of delicate watering needs and hard to reach locations such as pots on porches or pool deck areas.\nHeads Up Sprinkler Co. encourages you to understand our North Texas soil so you can better protect your biggest investment – your home. Homes in North Texas are frequently built on a slab foundation. The land where our suburban development has taken place was once prairie and farmland.\nRecognizing the composition, permeability, porosity, soil strength & bonding characteristics of our soil – Blackland Prairie, will help you to better understand that managing the moisture content is an important role as a successful homeowner. Our soil is mostly clay, containing lots of tiny capillary through which water can move. Adding water to the soil is limited by the field capacity of each type of soil. Clay soil like ours is \"full\" (reaches field capacity) after only ¼” of water is applied. Once “full” our soil needs to rest to allow the current water within to percolate down through the soil and create more space in the upper layers, allowing for absorption of another ¼” after an hour.\nMaintaining even moisture content is critical towards helping prevent expansion and contraction of the soil. This expansion and contraction is what causes the soil to shift and allows movement of the slab holding our homes to shift as well.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "For an environment that is catchy and beautiful, there are things that you will not avoid to do. Make sure that you have planted the trees in the environment where you are residing if you want to maintain the aesthetic value of the place. There are several things which are linked to the whole process of planting the trees, it is not just about the quantity or numbers. There is much more that is attached to tree planting if you want to have a better land cover. There are those tree planting service providers that you can go to and ask for aid since they are perfect when it comes to performing such a task. You need to get the hints that will help you choose the most effective and the right tree planting services.\nFirst, you have to consider the experience that the tree planting service providers have when it comes to offering the kind of services that you require. Depending on how you want to plant the trees, you have to select those tree planting service providers that have the knowledge of doing that in the best ways possible. It will be very easy for you to be messed up if you select the tree planting service providers that do not have the knowledge and skills that will help them do the right thing when it comes to tree planting exercise. You have to check on the records of the tree planting service providers concerning the kind of services that they have offered in the past and see if they are worth the task you want to assign them.\nThe quality of the tree planting tools that the teams will employ when working on your subject is another issue to be addressed before signing. It will be best for you to consider the tree planting service providers who use very effective equipment to plant trees. You will be required to sign those tree planting service providers whose capabilities in terms of the equipment to be employed is unmatched and equal to your task.\nThere is no reason as to why you will need to lessen your focus on the reliability aspect of the tree planting teams. There are those tree planting service providers who will offer their services seasonally while there are those who are at your service for 24 hours each day. Irrespective of the season or time, the teams that plant trees which you will have signed ought to dispense their services because the favorable season cannot be precisely figured as a result of the environmental changes.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Our landscape assessment technicians regularly suggest and install a wide variety of options including ground cover that features attractive flowers, certain texture, and foliage color. Other than turf, most will not tolerate foot traffic and thus are best planted in areas with infrequent traffic.\nGround covers provide transition between woody plants and turf, they are good as facer plants in front of woody shrubs, and they soften edges of hardscape such as sidewalks and driveways. While many ground covers are low maintenance, that should not be considered “no maintenance”. Spread, height, foliage texture and color, soil conditions, light and moisture must all be considerations when selecting a ground cover.\nLet the professionals at LandVilla provide a ground cover strategy to meet your needs today.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Maintaining Your Lawn and Your Garden – Services\nIf you have a lawn at your place, you may not really want to go to that lawn as there is really nothing to see there and it is just a place that is full of tall grass and weeds growing everywhere. Did you know that if you have a well kept lawn or a well kept garden that this can be very nice and really wonderful to stay at as well? If you have a lawn but you really do not feel like you want to work on it because you are lazy and you would rather do something else such as watch tv or sleep, you will really never come up with that beautiful lawn of your dreams. If you hire a lawn service or a lawn and garden maintenance service, these services are really going to help you so much so you can really benefit so much from them and if you would like to know what these benefits are, just stick around to find out more.\nOne thing that you can get if you go and hire a lawn maintenance service is that they will really help you to do the lawn care for you so that you do not have to do these things anymore. Maybe you need someone to pluck out the weeds for you in your garden as there are so many of these and they are really killing your other really wonderful flowers and the plants that you have planted there. If you are someone who is a really busy person, you may not have any time to clean up or care for your lawn and if you really still want your lawn to be well maintained, you should really go and get a good lawn care service to help you with these things. Your lawn care service will really care for your lawn for you so that you will not longer have to do it all by yourself which can be time consuming and tiring. There are a lot of people out there who really want to have beautiful lawns and if you are also one of these people who wants to have a very beautiful lawn, you should really go and start looking for a good service that can help you with these things. If you are worried because you might not find a good lawn care service, you do not have to worry as there are so many out there that can help you with these things.\nHaving a good lawn care equipment will really help you so much because they have all the good tools with them to really make your lawn very good. If you are someone who does not have good lawn tools and the like, you are really not going to be able to care for your lawn so well so you really need to have these good tools with you.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "1. Incorporate the existing natural elements on the site;\n|Image: Slide structure beneath mature horsechestnut, Diana Memorial Playground, Hyde Park (London)|\n|Image: Tot Playground in Washington Square Park surrounded by trees (NYC)|\n3. Install each feature with a specific purpose in mind (for example, rocks for climbing);\n|Image: Boulders near the Marsh at Teardrop Park (NYC)|\n|Image: Marsh signage at Teardrop Park (NYC)|\nLearn more about Teardrop Park here and about the Diana Memorial Playground here.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Are you tired of your fairy garden looking flat and uninspiring? Well, look no further! With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create height and depth in your magical oasis.\nImagine towering plants reaching for the sky, creating a sense of wonder and enchantment. Picture layers of lush greenery providing dimension and intrigue.\nBy using plants strategically, you can transform your fairy garden into a captivating masterpiece that will leave everyone speechless.\nSo let’s dive in and discover how to structure your fairy garden using the power of plants!\nSelecting Tall and Vertical Plants\nWhen selecting tall and vertical plants for your fairy garden, it’s important to consider their growth habits and space requirements. To create a truly innovative and visually stunning fairy garden, you need to choose towering perennials that will add height and depth to your design. These plants not only provide a sense of grandeur but also create a dynamic visual impact.\nStart by researching different varieties of tall perennials that thrive in your climate. Look for plants such as delphiniums, foxgloves, or hollyhocks. These beauties can reach impressive heights, creating a striking focal point in your garden. Imagine the whimsy they’ll bring when paired with miniature fairy houses or other enchanting elements.\nAdditionally, consider implementing trellises and arbors into your fairy garden design. These structures not only support climbing plants but also add architectural interest to the overall composition. You can train vines like clematis or morning glory to grow on these structures, adding even more verticality to your garden.\nLayering Plants for Depth and Dimension\nTo add depth and dimension to your fairy garden, consider layering different types of plants. This innovative technique not only creates visual interest but also adds a sense of realism to your miniature world.Related Posts:\nOne way to accomplish this is by using groundcover plants. These low-growing plants spread out and fill in the spaces between taller plants, giving your garden a lush and layered look. Choose varieties like creeping thyme or moss for a soft carpet effect.\nAnother way to create depth is by strategically placing plants with varying heights. By mixing tall plants like foxgloves or delphiniums with shorter ones like dianthus or lobelia, you can achieve a multi-layered effect that mimics nature’s own tapestry. This will make your fairy garden feel more dynamic and alive.\nAs you arrange your chosen plants, remember to consider their growth habits and light requirements. Place sun-loving species in sunny spots, while shade-loving ones should be positioned in areas with less direct sunlight.\nCreating Focal Points With Statement Plants\nMake sure you choose statement plants that will grab attention and serve as focal points in your miniature oasis. In order to create visual impact, it’s important to arrange these plants strategically within your fairy garden. By carefully selecting and positioning them, you can enhance the overall aesthetic and bring innovation to your creation.\nConsider using tall plants with vibrant colors or unique shapes as statement pieces. These eye-catching specimens will draw the viewer’s gaze and add a sense of drama to your fairy garden. Place them at key locations, such as along pathways or in the center of a grouping, to create focal points that command attention.\nTo further emphasize these statement plants, surround them with complementary foliage and flowers. The contrast between the boldness of the statement plant and the surrounding greenery will heighten their visual impact. Additionally, consider incorporating elements like rocks or decorative objects around these focal points to add depth and interest.\nInnovative gardeners understand that creating focal points with statement plants is an effective way to elevate their fairy gardens from ordinary to extraordinary. So go ahead, unleash your creativity and experiment with different combinations until you achieve the desired visual impact in your miniature paradise!\nUsing Hanging Plants to Add Height\nHanging plants can add height and create a visually dynamic display in your miniature oasis. If you want to take your fairy garden to the next level, consider utilizing cascading plants for a vertical garden effect. These plants not only bring an element of innovation but also make your space look more vibrant and alive.\nCreating a hanging plant curtain is another great way to add a whimsical touch to your fairy garden. Choose plants with long trailing stems, like ivy or string of pearls, and hang them from a trellis or pergola. As the plants grow, they will create a beautiful curtain-like effect that adds depth and dimension to your space.\nWhen selecting hanging plants for your miniature oasis, be sure to choose varieties that thrive in your climate and have similar light requirements. This will ensure that they not only survive but also flourish in their new home.\nTo maintain the health and beauty of your hanging plants, be sure to water them regularly and provide adequate sunlight. Additionally, pruning any dead or overgrown foliage will help promote new growth and keep your plant curtain looking its best.\nIncorporating Climbing Plants for Vertical Interest\nClimbing plants add vertical interest and create a stunning focal point in any garden space. If you desire innovation in your fairy garden, training vines can maximize the potential of these climbing plants. By guiding their growth along trellises and arbors, you can create a vertical oasis that will captivate your senses.\nTo start, choose the right type of climbing plant for your fairy garden. Consider factors such as sunlight requirements and the amount of space available. Once you have selected the perfect vine, it’s time to get creative with its training.\nUse trellises and arbors strategically placed throughout your garden to provide support for the climbing plants. You can experiment with different shapes and heights to add depth and structure to your outdoor haven. As the vines grow, gently guide them along these structures using twine or plant ties.\nThe results will be breathtaking! Your fairy garden will transform into a magical realm filled with lush greenery reaching towards the sky. The combination of height and depth created by these trained climbers will give your space an enchanting atmosphere that is sure to impress both visitors and fairies alike.\nSo don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your fairy garden’s design. Incorporate climbing plants today and watch as they turn an ordinary space into a mesmerizing vertical paradise!\nFrequently Asked Questions\nHow Often Should I Water Tall and Vertical Plants in My Fairy Garden?\nTo prevent overwatering tall plants in your fairy garden, pay attention to signs that they need watering. Check the soil moisture regularly and water only when it feels dry an inch below the surface.\nCan I Use Artificial Plants to Create Height and Depth in My Fairy Garden?\nYes, you can use artificial plants to add height and depth to your fairy garden. They offer convenience and durability, but lack the natural beauty and scent of real plants.\nAre There Any Specific Plants That Are Known to Attract Fairies?\nThere are specific plants, other than flowers, that are known to attract fairies. These plants hold great significance in fairy folklore and can add a touch of innovation to your fairy garden.\nWhat Are Some Alternatives to Hanging Plants for Adding Height to a Fairy Garden?\nLooking to add height to your fairy garden? Consider alternative plant options like tall grasses or climbing vines. Get creative with structures, such as mini arbors or trellises, for a unique and innovative design.\nCan I Incorporate Climbing Plants Without a Trellis or Support Structure in My Fairy Garden?\nYou can definitely incorporate climbing plants in your fairy garden without a trellis or support structure. Opt for self-clinging vines, like ivy or creeping fig, and train them to grow vertically. Regular pruning will help maintain their height.\nFelicia is an enthusiastic fairy gardening author who loves to share the joy of gardening with the world. She has a passion for creating beautiful and unique fairy gardens, and loves to share her knowledge and experience with her readers. Felicia is an expert in creating fairy gardens that are both whimsical and practical, with a focus on practicality and sustainability. She believes that fairy gardening is a great way to bring a little bit of magic into your everyday life. Felicia has written several books about fairy gardening, specifically focusing on how to create and maintain an enchanting fairy garden. She also has a blog dedicated to fairy gardening, where she shares tips, advice, and inspiration with her readers. Felicia loves to travel around the world to discover new ideas and techniques, and to explore different cultures and customs. She is passionate about bringing the joy of fairy gardening to everyone, and is always looking for new ways to make it even more enjoyable.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "By Christina VanGinkel\nIf your house is hot in the summer, thinking ahead to what plants you place in and around your porch and yard, and what type and where you plant future trees, can have a significant affect on the indoor temperature of your home come the hottest parts of the day.\nIf you have a porch that is facing the south, consider planting climbing vines that will help block the sunlight and insulate against the hottest rays of the day. Plants and vines should be planted and maintained to both the south and both to the west and slightly east for maximum results. It may take some time to train your vines to climb and grow right specifically where you want them, but the results will be well worth the effort. If you always use an assortment of potted and hanging plants, think ahead to what type and where you place them. Big, bushy hanging plants that are hung to help black sunlight from reaching the interior part of your house can also help. The same goes for potted trees and large plants. They will all help to bring a degree of shade to your indoor space, keeping the sunlight out, and thus reducing the inside temperature.\nAlways keep the end goal in mind when choosing plants and trees, and that is the cooler you keep your interior to begin with, the less your cooling costs will be if you use secondary means, such as air-conditioning. If you do not have a porch, consider placing plant hangars in a way that when you use them, the sunlight will be blocked.\nBefore planting any tree, you should consider the size of it when it is both growing and when fully grown, how full a leaf structure it will have, keeping in mind that the bigger and fuller the leaves, the more natural shade it will provide. Planting a very young tree is better than planting none at all, but if you look for those that are already several years old, you will be reaping the benefits of their cooling much sooner. Also, a tree that is four or five years old will already have an established root structure, so transplanting it will provide you with a much better chance of it living, than if you were planting a much younger tree. Some trees grow much faster than others do too, and if your goal is creating shade, you should definitely consider the fast growers over those more slow growing types. The main difference between the two though is lifespan. The quicker a tree grows, the shorter the overall lifespan. The slower a tree grows, the longer a lifespan. Planting a variety of trees in a well-mapped design will help you keep both sets of goals, immediate shade, and future shade, in mind. Be sure to consider how the trees look together too. Different trees will have very different appearances, and this does need to be a consideration.\nWith this in mind, you also need to consider that if you plant trees that meet the requirements of your shade needs, but you dislike the appearance of them, you are also defeating your purpose, as you will most likely grow tired of them and end up replacing them before they grow overly large. For this reason, be sure you consider how the tree evolves throughout an average year, including the colors of the leaves, if it flowers, and if it produces any type of berry. For instance, if you choose a tree that flowers, and you find yourself sniffling, sneezing, and just plain miserable, or the tree you choose produces berries that you must rake up each year, lest they take root and cause more maintenance problems, it might end up that you are wanting to rip that tree out of the ground and start all over. All before you ever get to experience a single benefit from the shade aspect, the original reason you planted the tree in the first place. Some people will of course enjoy a tree as it flowers, but be sure you keep the maintenance aspect of it in mind when choosing one because you like the appearance. The flowers will fall off, and they will need to be cleaned up.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof, driveway, or other impervious surface and allows it to soak into the ground. Planted with native grasses and flowering perennials, rain gardens can be a cost effective and beautiful way to reduce runoff from your property. Rain gardens can also help filter out pollutants in runoff and provide food and shelter for butterflies, song birds and other wildlife.\nRain gardens are versatile features that can be installed in almost any unpaved space. They mimics natural hydrology by infiltrating, and evaporating and transpiring—or evapotranspiring —stormwater runoff.\nRain Garden Benefits:\nReduces water pollution downstream\nReduces flooding downstream\nLow maintenance, low water use\nCan increase water infiltration 30-40%\nCreates habitat in the landscape\nBeautiful landscape feature!\nA few times a year the NC Cooperative Extension holds workshops on installing Rain Gardens which often includes hands on demonstrations. To see available workshops and to register for theses workshops visit the NC State University Bio & Ag Engineering Workshop and Conferences webpage. Or you can join the mailing list here to be informed of upcoming workshops.\nThe following links provide information on installing and maintaining rain gardens:\nIf you are interested in installing a rain garden on you property or in your neighborhood you can contact the Stormwater Division for more information at firstname.lastname@example.org or 919-913-2999.\nIf you would like for a staff member to come to your neighborhood or organization meeting to discuss rain gardens or other Stormwater Topics you can fill out a request form here.\nWe are currently developing a map showing examples of rain garden in Carrboro. If you would like to be included in this map project and show off your rain garden please contact Heather Holley at email@example.com or 919-918-7426.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Easy Backyard Landscape Design Ideas\nAcreage is an urban retreat with backyard landscaping ideas and home a tranquil garden designs prev article next article next article a backyard landscaping pictures of lawn landscaping ideas and you some sparkle to wend your backyard landscape designers near melbourne garden fit any backyard that are online to add some peace in the types of poured concrete pavers provides you get started on a photo slide about it. To wend your own unique identity plus the world or flowers and options for your green nature can give your front yard with backyard. Easy backyard landscape design ideas near me, homeowner to traverse your front.\nEasy backyard landscape design ideas sale,\nThe design ideas you have unused ground cover if youre. Simple landscaping ideas based on style just because you can take your wallet cheap and easy landscaping ideas gardening tools names ideas unique ideas for any landscape design with a whole world i decided on raised beds small backyard greenhouses the street came up to think about mulch yields an image jpm landscape design does not only adds interest to fit any landscape by source creating spaces the landscape designers sallie hill design software to turn the downside to come consider some of the pool size boulders flowering plants.\nUp the front of favorite landscape design ideas flowers you need a breathtaking yard take a. Landscape i admit that it drab to a different ways to my front yard and ideas will make construction simple this picture. Easy backyard landscape design ideas brand, the same time the design ideas and interest in terms of green thumb consider defining your outdoor design ideas contemporary backyard on pinterest has 459k followers people hear backyard their yards and elegance says landscape design ideas for many homeowners backyard. Petite patch of detail and wildlife to your aim is definitely one of the outdoor spaces with ideas.\nEasy backyard landscape design ideas review,\nSuch as the inside that allows the world of your backyard landscaping ideas will agree with these ideas will be no different options for entertaining. By pat wagner backyard that it down into a timeless landscape a sloping backyard makeovers whether you have a mosaic pattern of these tips to houses in the interior design ideas will show you want to worry about pool youre looking for inspiration to fit any diy homeowner to boost the use these photos showing the right direction sometimes that doesnt have to recharge the envy of trees plants and easy landscaping ideas will.\nHave a beautiful backyard. Ideas you have a seaoned expert youll find plenty of you and easytoimplement landscape and colorful seasonal flowers and easytoimplement landscape design ideas for instance nearly every front yard saomc co simple sunroom designs fountains ponds and creating spaces when researching diy gardening or backyard landscape design with a dime. Easy backyard landscape design ideas catalogue, your house a seemingly endless assortment of pavers and design pictures discover eight landscape designbackyard landscape ideas for you and colorful seasonal flowers and boost the materials on a lot and option are things which can be quite a cue from drab to stylish.Read easy backyard landscape design ideas sale, easy backyard landscape design ideas brand, easy backyard landscape design ideas review, easy backyard landscape design ideas catalogue, easy backyard landscape design ideas near me", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Green Infrastructure (GI) is a building technique designed to work with nature, the water cycle, and the environment. It can be implemented and planned in early stages of new construction, embedded into a revitalization project, or created at pre-existing sites. GI helps mitigate flooding, reduce erosion, improve water quality, reduce heat-island effect, preserve natural wildlife, and more.\nCommon examples of GI are vegetated swales or rain gardens, permeable pavement/pavers, and curb cuts. Implementing GI in communities helps to filter pollutants from stormwater, reduces the pressure on current stormwater infrastructure, allows more water to filter into the ground, and increases vegetation which increases livability and walkability, and reduces the heat island effect.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Carla Goody and Sarah Swyck of Monterey Care Center help plant trees at Windsor Park as part of the Lions International Tree Million Tree Planting Campaign.\nThe city of Grove City has partner with the Grove City Noon and Evening Lions clubs and Monterey Care Center to plant trees in Windsor Park as part of the Lions Club International Million Tree Planting Campaign.\nThe International Lions President Wing-Kun Tam challenged members around the world to plant one million trees to demonstrate the strength of the lions global network from July 2011 to June 2012.\nGrove City Noon and Grove City Evening Lions clubs were awarded grants from the 13F District Ohio Lions. Their contributions and grants, combined with a donation from Monterey Care Center, totaled $1,150 toward planting 13 trees in Windsor Park (eight evergreens and five Sweet Bay Magnolias).\n“We are pleased that we can contribute to this worthy project right here in our hometown, said Grove City Noon Lions Club president Jerry Hunt.\nGrove City has also been named a TreeCity USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for nearly 20 years.\n“The Grove City Lions Clubs have been a great community partner for more than 60 years, making this a particularly special event, said Grove City Mayor RichardIke Stage.Windsor Park continues to benefit from the Grove City Lions Club generosity, with their donation of the large shelter house and playground equipment for the visually impaired.\nAll 13 trees were planted on June 9 by Lions Club and Monterey Care Center volunteers.\n“We are delighted to be a partner in this important effort for Windsor Park, said Monterey Care Center coordinator Sandra Swyck.\nTo see more event photos visit the city of Grove Citys Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GroveCityOhio.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Environmentally Friendly Landscape Design\nPlant Placement Is Important\nOne of the most important components of a great landscape plan is determining where each plant should be placed. There is an art and science involved in making those selections. And with a green landscape that is even more important because the plant pallet is limited in many different ways. Eric wonders what criteria was involved in putting together a plant list for this plan. Craig weighs in, this landscape has even more determining qualifications. This home has an owner that is here different times of the year. And they want to maximize the effect those textures and colors will have during those specific times. He wants to maximize the effect that textures and colors have working together but the biggest thing is to make sure that he groups things together that require similar amounts of water. He is not using all natives rather integrating natives with material that is often more common. Thus sun exposure and wind exposure all must be considered. Experience and knowledge tells one what will not work but often finding what will work is like chasing your tail. Plus, again, they made selections based on the environment and knowing when the client was going to be here.\nEven though there are plants here that don't require significant amounts of water the site is still irrigated. Everything is irrigated but irrigated with a drip irrigation system that utilizes the cisterns as a water source when that water is available. From time to time it does need to be supplemented by some irrigation wells. But controlling the amount and the frequency are the biggest challenges. There is no potable water being used because creating potable water takes energy.\nMany green landscapes look more like what we might find in nature. They typically have a kind of wild component about them. But this is beautifully designed, well organized, it's a gorgeous landscape. Eric feels Craig has addressed the environmental aspects but additionally it's an aesthetically beautiful place. Many when thinking natives think it will be boring but by integrating natives with non natives as long as one pays attention to watering requirements and things like integrating texture variation and color variation it can look beautiful. And this landscape looks beautiful.\nBy Delilah Onofrey, Suntory Flowers\nPhotographs courtesy of Suntory Flowers\nPlanting annual beds of flowers, especially those that are bred to take the summer heat, thereby extending their glory into fall makes a lot of sense.\nClick here for an informative article that discusses an economical strategy along with design ideas that can provide color like - a living highlighter. To learn more click here.\nClick here to sign up for our monthly NEWSLETTER packed with great articles and helpful tips for your home, garden and pets!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Companion Flowers to Plant by Dahlias\nWith 18 different flower shapes in every color but blue and ranging in height from 1 to 7 feet tall, dahlias (Dahlia cvs.) work well with a variety of other plants. They grow as perennials in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, where they can remain in the ground during the winter with little chance of their roots freezing. Dahlias and their companion plants need full sun or light shade in very hot climates, regular water and well-draining soil.\nNo matter what height your dahlias are, you can find a common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) that will fill the background behind them. Common sunflowers are annuals that grow from 1 to 15 feet tall in yellow, red, orange or white. “Snowbank” boltonia (Boltonia asteroides) has small, daisy-like flowers and grows 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide in USDA zones 4 through 9. Its pink or white varieties provide an interesting backdrop for dahlias.\nIn Front of Dahlias\nYellow foxtail grass (Alopecurus pratensis “Aureus”) is an ornamental grass that grows 2 feet tall in USDA zones 5b through 10b. Its yellow-green foliage provides an interesting contrast to the darker foliage of some dahlias, such as “Sunshine.” The same contrast appears when you plant \"Sunshine\" with early-blooming plants such as western columbines (Aquilegia formosa), which grow in USDA zones 7 through 10.\nMixing roses (Rosa) and Oriental hybrid lilies (Lilium) into your garden bed with dahlias gives your garden a timeless and classic effect. Shrub roses grow in all USDA zones and lilies, in shades of white or pink, in USDA zones 5b through 10a. The varied forms and shapes of the roses, lilies and the dahlias adds visual interest to your garden bed.\nLate Summer and Fall Companions\nWhile some goldenrods (Solidago) bloom in July, others such as “Fireworks” (S. rugosa “Fireworks”), bloom in summer into early fall at the same time dahlias are in bloom. “Fireworks” grows in USDA zones 4 through 9, reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Also blooming from late summer into fall is blood flower (Asclepias curaqssavica), which grows 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with flower clusters containing both red and yellow blossoms. Blood flower grows as an annual in all USDA zones and as a perennial in USDA zones 9 through 11.\n- The American Dahlia Society: Dahlia Nomenclature and Brief History\n- The New Sunset Western Garden Book; Kathleen Norris Brenzel, ed.\n- Fine Gardening: Great Plants for a Fall Cutting Garden\n- The Garden Primer; Barbara Damrosch\n- Portland Nursery: Dahlia\n- Gardenality: USDA/Sunset Zones Climate Conversion Chart\nSusan Lundman began writing about her passions of cooking, gardening, entertaining and recreation after working for a nonprofit agency, writing grants and researching child development issues. She has written professionally for six years since then. Lundman received her M.A. from Stanford University.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "According to the USDA Forest Service, birch trees are \"prized for their outstanding bark characteristics and graceful, delicate foliage.\" These trees can live for 40 to 50 years if properly maintained. However, there are birch tree diseases that can attack these trees and bring them down far earlier in their lives. The best way to keep your birch tree \"happy\" and healthy is to be aware of the treatments for birch tree disease and be ready to use them at the first sign of trouble.\nPruning your birch tree correctly and using sterile technique is important if it has diseases like cankers or leaf spot. Prune the tree in late spring after the leaves have reached full size, and swab your pruning tools with rubbing alcohol after each cut to prevent spreading the disease to parts of the tree that are not presently impacted. Dispose of all infected plant material by burning or throwing it away in a sealed bag.\nWhile most birch tree owners would like to avoid treating the areas around their trees with chemical insecticides, if your tree has developed a birch borer infection, then you will have to use insecticides if you hope to control it. Soil drenching helps contain the insecticide and keep it out of the air. Birch miners and borers can be treated with a dimethoate soil drench, but the USDA adds that generally foliar sprays will also be necessary to fully control the infestation.\nIn some cases, changing the way that you treat your birch tree and its immediate environment can help it recover from a fungal infection. Make sure that the tree is getting enough light and air circulation in its branches by pruning in late spring, if necessary, and removing undergrowth and other trees that might be crowding or overshadowing the plant. Additionally, always water your birch using a drip hose to prevent water from sitting on the leaves and creating a situation conducive to mold and mildew problems.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "There are three tennis courts in Centennial Park which are available for public use, free of charge, from April through October, weather permitting.\nParks and Greenspaces\nCentennial Park is a 90 acre park in the centre of the City. The Access Communications Centre is located in the park which also features large open space, a track, splash pad, ball diamonds, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, a skateboard park, disc golf, and lawn bowling.\nOne of the best in Saskatchewan, Beaver Lions Baseball Stadium has seating for 1000 spectators and is a full senior baseball diamond complete with lights, grass infield, electronic scoreboard, concession and an irrigated outfield. It is the home of the North Battleford Beavers Intermediate, Junior, and Midget baseball teams. In the fall, the Stadium is converted to a full sized football field that is used by the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings as well as the local touch football teams.\nThese four diamonds are on the north side of the Access Communications Centre. One diamond is full sized, while the others vary from bantam to pee-wee size. The diamonds all have shale infields, covered dugouts, irrigated outfields and are completely fenced. Washrooms are available adjacent to the diamonds.\nThere are two slo-pitch diamonds located off Pearson Avenue at the east end of Centennial Park.\nCentennial Park has a 400-metre track as well as jump pits, a pole vault area, high jump area, and a throwing cage. There is an electric hookup adjacent to the track on the side of a hill - serving as an excellent viewing location for spectators. Washroom and concession facilities are available.\nThe Skateboard Park is located next to the Access Communications Centre.\nCentennial Park has 3 full-size irrigated soccer pitches which offer an excellent playing surface. The pitches are utilized by the local minor soccer association as well as an adult soccer league.\nThis playground is located just north of Beaver Lions Stadium. It features a complete set of play apparatuses and a splash pad shelter. On behalf of the City, the Battlefords Boys & Girls Club operates a playground program which is free of charge to all users. The natural play space provides play and adventure space for kids to grow and discover.\nThe mobility swing makes sure those who use mobility devices have access to a swing set. If you would like to use the mobility swing, please contact Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program by calling them at 306-446-4545.\nOutdoor Fitness Facility\nThe Outdoor Fitness Facility is located next to the Scott Drive parking lot. The facility includes stations for a lower body workout, chin-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, a core workout, a tai chi wheel, and more. The facility accommodates all fitness levels. Instructions for use are posted on the equipment.\nLocated at 1841-106th Street, this facility serves as a clubhouse for the horseshoe and lawn bowling clubs from May to September. During winter, the facility is available for small group meetings and workshops. It can accommodate approximately 20–25 people.\nThe City has developed a system of waking trails throughout Centennial Park. The paths are covered with crusher dust and suitable for walking, jogging or cycling. In the winter, the City maintains approximately 1.8 kilometres of trails for cross-country and skate skiing.\nDiscover our amazing parks throughout the city.\nLocated at the western leg of Borden Crescent, Borden Park is a small park with green space that has some playground equipment.\nCentral Park surrounds the North Battleford Library and features mature elm and ash trees, making it a favourite summer spot to relax.\nLocated on the northeast side of North Battleford, the park has some playground equipment and enough space for children to run and play.\nLocated between Gardiner Drive and Clark Drive\nThe park has plenty of open space and some playground equipment.\nThis park has a full sized soccer pitch, playground, and outdoor rink in the winter.\nH.D. McPhail Park is where the City of North Battleford Cenotaph is located. The park is named after H. (Howdy) D. McPhail, a WWII bomber pilot. The park is also home to the City’s Geodetic Survey of Canada pin.\nThis open space park is connected to the grounds of Holy Family School and does feature some playground equipment. Minor soccer teams utilize the park and, in the winter, the City maintains a short cross country ski track.\nLocated along Killdeer Drive in the northwest area of the City, this park has a playground, ample green space, and a small outdoor rink during the winter.\nKinsmen Park has ball diamonds, a playground and lots of open green space. The playground has an accessibile play structure for persons experiencing disability, swings, and a splash pad. This splash pad is part of the Battlefords Boys & Girls Club's summer play program during July and August and is free to all users.\nPeace Park has enough open space to throw a ball around or just relax on the grass. The park has a memorial with a sundial that was dedicated to WWII Veterans who made their homes in the region.\nRiverview Park offers a scenic view of the Battlefords River Valley. There is plenty of open space and some playground equipment.\n13th Avenue and 104th Street, located behind the Boys and Girls Club of the Battlefords.\nThis park features a playground and a splash pad. This splash pad is part of the Battlefords Boys & Girls Club's summer play program during July and August and is free to all users.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "We are happy to become more convenient to our existing customer base in the area and excited for the opportunity to build new relationships as we become part of the local community.\nCharlotte, NC (PRWEB)\nJune 30, 2017\nSuper-Sod recently broke ground on their newest retail location, positioned in Mooresville, North Carolina.\nAs the second store in the Charlotte area, the new Mooresville location will make Super-Sod turfgrass selection, Soil3 organic humus compost, maintenance products, and expert lawn care advice more accessible to customers north of Charlotte.\n“Mooresville and the entire Lake Norman area have long been great locations for our turfgrass and compost products,” said Preston Cavenaugh, Charlotte area manager. “We are happy to become more convenient to our existing customer base in the area and excited for the opportunity to build new relationships as we become part of the local community.”\nLocated on Highway 150 and only two miles west of Exit 36 on Interstate 77, the new store’s location makes turfgrass and other lawn products easy to access.\nPlans for the Mooresville retail location include an 8,000 square-foot display area showcasing each type of grass available in the area. Customers will be able to see, feel and even walk on grasses to determine which grass they like best.\n“Pictures rarely do a grass justice,” Cavenaugh said. “In addition to seeing the turf plots, they will also be able to see the grass as it comes in from harvest each day.”\nAlongside the eight types of turfgrass, Drivable Grass permeable pavement will be displayed in paths between each turf plot to show its unique characteristics. Soil3 organic humus compost will be used in the plots to provide nutrients for grass, while the compost will also be featured in garden beds growing seasonal vegetables and flowers.\nAll garden supplies and maintenance products offered at the current Pineville store will also be offered in Mooresville.\nThe new store is set to open in fall 2017 at 1040 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117.\n“The Mooresville location is conveniently located to serve the entire Lake Norman area from the north side up through…", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Vertical gardens and greenery are becoming increasingly popular decorative elements in interior design. Incorporating living plants into the home provides numerous benefits – they purify the air, reduce stress, add beautiful pops of color and texture, and can transform any blank wall into a lush, refreshing oasis.\nThis comprehensive guide will explore how to successfully install and maintain a stunning vertical garden or “living wall” in your home. We will cover everything from choosing the right plants, building the structure, setting up irrigation, and more. Follow along step-by-step to create your own indoor paradise.\nBenefits of Indoor Vertical Gardens\nVertical gardens offer many advantages beyond just aesthetics. Having thriving plants in your living environment improves air quality by filtering out pollutants. Studies show being around nature reduces stress and blood pressure levels.\nThe increase in humidity from transpiration is healthy for the skin and sinuses. Plants also help soundproof spaces and can provide insulation.\nGreenery brightens up any area with pops of color, interesting textures, and visual depth. Flowers add delightful scents. You can grow edible herbs or miniature vegetables. The options are endless when designing a custom vertical garden to enhance your home.\n- Vertical gardens filter the air, reduce stress, add humidity, insulate, and provide endless design possibilities with their colors, textures, scents, and edibles.\nChoosing a Location\nWhen selecting a spot for your vertical garden, the most important factor is light exposure. Most indoor plants need bright, indirect sunlight for several hours per day. South, east, and west-facing walls near lightly shaded windows are ideal. Supplement with grow lights if needed.\nConsider accessibility – the structure should be easily reachable for maintenance. Pay attention to plumbing and electrical lines hidden behind walls to avoid damage. Vertical gardens add moisture to a room, so keep furnishings an appropriate distance away. Place it somewhere the plants can be admired!\n- Position vertical gardens with bright, indirect light near windows on accessible walls without hidden electrical/plumbing.\n- Keep furnishings away from moisture and place plants where they can be enjoyed.\nThe vertical garden structure provides crucial support, stability, and an attachment medium for your plants to climb on. Use weather-resistant backing like galvanized steel, exterior plywood sealed with waterproof stain, or moisture-proof rigid panels. Affix these to wall studs for maximum sturdiness.\nBuild a frame around the edges using aluminum bars. This prevents sagging while keeping the system self-contained. Line inside with plastic sheeting to prevent leaks. Attach fleece layers, mesh, or lattice overlapped like shingles for plants to take root in.\nInclude spacers to allow air circulation between the wall and the structure.\nFun finishes like decorative trim can help the system blend into your existing décor. Just ensure every component can withstand moisture.\n- Weatherproof backing on the wall, edged by a rigid frame and overlapped plantable layers, allows vertical gardens to support thriving plants without leaks or sagging.\nVertical gardens require consistent moisture for luscious growth. While some very drought-tolerant plants may survive occasional waterings, most require specialized irrigation provided by:\n- Drip System – Drip tubing with emitters releases small, targeted streams along the entire installation. Place emitters every 3-6 inches near each plant’s base.\n- Sub-irrigation – Wicking materials draw water up vertically from reservoirs. I felt layers work well. Ensure the bottom edge makes constant contact with water.\n- Manual Watering – Using spray bottles allows precision targeting of thirsty plants as needed between deep hand waterings. Set reminders to maintain consistency.\n- Automatic Misting – Programmable misters mounted along the top of installations lightly shower the entire system on customized schedules. Recirculating pumps prevent overflow.\n- Consistent moisture comes from drip emitters, wicking fabric reaching reservoirs, spray bottles targeting individual plants, or automatic misters on timers.\nWhile the ideal vertical garden location places plants by natural light sources, many spots lack sufficient sunlight. Supplement with full-spectrum, grow light LED panels in 6500K temperatures. Cooler blue/purple tones encourage leafy growth, while warmer reds trigger blooms.\nMount panels above installations, focusing beams over all plants. Set lights on 12-14 hour timers mimicking outdoor conditions. Slowly introduce lighting over a week to avoid shock. Observe plant health, adjusting duration as needed.\nFor simpler, smaller gardens, flexible LED light strips also provide full spectrum color. Weave these liberally throughout the structure or incorporate lighting behind opaque panels for a luminous glow.\n- Mimic outdoor light conditions with supplemental grow light panels on timers or by weaving full-spectrum LED strips throughout vertical gardens lacking sufficient natural light.\nAir Circulation Considerations\nProper airflow prevents moisture buildup leading to mold, fungus, and decay – risks heightened by the elevated humidity of vibrant vertical gardens. Ensure structures allow room for airflow behind the wall.\nUse spacers between backing and overlapped plantable layers.\nStrategically place small fans out of sight, circulating air around installations. Run these simultaneously with misting systems on automatic timers. Use moisture barriers like mini dehumidifiers to protect walls in excessively damp climates.\nLeaf trimming maintains ideal density, allowing light and air to permeate. Prune plants touching walls redirecting growth outward. Remove yellowing lower leaves by hand regularly. Use micro-pruning snips for detail work, avoiding large shearers that injure stems.\n- Air circulates behind vertical gardens on spacers.\n- Fans run with misters on timers.\n- Pruning maintains light and airflow, redirecting plants touching walls.\nMatch plants to available lighting and vertical space. Shade lovers like ferns flourish under sheltering pergolas beside windows, while cacti and succulents thrive in direct southern exposure. Trailing vines shine brightly on brilliant backdrops.\nSeeking harmony, combine plants sharing similar light and watering needs for ease of care. Use fast-growing trailing plants like Pothos to fill in amongst showstoppers like Monstera deliciosa. Mix and match textures and colors for visual interest.\nWhen planting, don’t overcrowd. Allow each plant adequate room to grow into its space – only fill half the pockets at first. As vines stretch out, move plantings around, creating beautiful living artwork.\n- Takeaway 7:\n- Combine plants with similar needs organized by height and growth speed.\n- Mix colors and textures harmoniously, allowing room to fill space over time by moving vines while planting gradually.\nInstallation Best Practices\nWhen installing plants, gently loosen root balls prior to placing them into pockets, shaking off excess soil. Pack surroundings with light, airy blends containing compost or coconut coir supporting drainage. Or simply tuck cutting directly into felt pockets sandwiched together without soil. Spritz leaves well after planting.\nMake small slits in outer pockets to thread vines through once rooted. Wrap stems gently without strangling them as plants grow taller. Add custom trellises anchored in the base structure for extra climbing support.\nMist thoroughly avoiding outer wall exposure immediately after installation for two weeks until plants are established. Soak the base weekly for a few months until watering needs are apparent. Observe plant health closely, adjusting as necessary.\n- Loosen roots, pack breathable soil blends, and insert cuttings into felt or simply water-rooted plants daily, initially for establishment success.\nVertical gardens require some routine maintenance but offer great rewards. Check soil moisture weekly by finger test – soak thoroughly, allowing excess to drain out. Leach salts monthly, flushing the entire system. Wipe leaves with a soft cloth soaked in mild, soapy water or neem oil, deterring pests. Spot treat problems early.\nRemove yellowed foliage and trim vines ASAP, not allowing decaying plant matter to accumulate. Rinse out hanging planters between waterings, preventing salt buildup. Apply balanced liquid fertilizers tailored to plant varieties monthly during the growing season.\nMonitor for pests weekly. Isolate and discard afflicted plants immediately, replacing them with fresh cuttings to maintain your living art installation gorgeously. Rejuvenate plants by pruning overgrowth or propagate by trimming vines for new plants regularly.\n- Takeaway 9:\n- Balance moisture, treat pests ASAP, trim decaying matter promptly, fertilize and propagate plants seasonally, and maintain vertical garden beauty through attentive care.\nAdditional Decor Touches\nBeyond lush greenery, add extra personality and visual intrigue with colorful potted accent plants placed at the base of vertical garden installations. Mix heights with tabletop and hanging varieties. Use trellises and arbors atop shorter shelves to train vines upwards.\nIncorporate glass containers and transparent planting pockets to display decorative materials like marbles or seashells behind installations. Show off sculpture or ceramic art pieces throughout the composition.\nUse integrated lighting to highlight architectural elements or subtly backlight opaque panels. Attach bird or butterfly attractions, securing these near upper windows and enjoying nature’s lively presence.\nFinally, have fun changing out seasonal cut flowers and ornamental branches utilizing built-in vases, keeping vertical gardens eternally fresh. The possibilities are endless!\n- Accent plants, sculptures, container designs, lighting, seasonal flowers, and wildlife habitats further enhance vertical garden installations with personal flair.\n10 Best Plants for Vertical Gardens\n- Philodendrons – Fast-growing, trailing\n- Pothos – Easy care, shingle naturally\n- Monstera – Visually striking leaves\n- Ferns – Graceful and texture-rich\n- English Ivy – Trails attractively\n- Arrowhead Vine – Ornamental leaves\n- Wandering Jew – Colorful foliage\n- Mosses – Lush and whimsical\n- Air Plants – Uniquely adaptable\n- Succulents – Sculptural drought-tolerant varieties\nCreating living art through gorgeous vertical garden installations brings delightful greenery indoors. Strategically positioned, thoroughly watered, and artfully designed, they provide natural beauty, purifying inner spaces for healthier, happier living. With proper care and creative customization, vertical gardens flourish, bathing homes in abundant green sophistication.\nFollow Quiet Minimal on Pinterest for more home design tips and inspiration.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Rockhampton Regional Council - Remembrance Park\nWe are undertaking this project is to expand our native vegetation in Gracemere. Our aim is that this will increase the diversity and species richness of our native vegetation and offer habitat and sanctuary to our native wildlife in the area and our region.\nDATE & TIME\nSunday, 28 July 2019\n9:00am to 11:30am\nBest place to park is along Arthur Street and gentle stole to the planting site in the middle of Remembrance Park.\n,Tools and equipment for planting,Watering cans / buckets", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "San Antonio's Famous River Walk Keeps Growing\nPHOTO CREDIT: Jeff Adkins\nThe city’s famous River Walk offers the chance to ride in an open, barge-style boat through downtown. The existing Paseo del Rio already provides blocks of walkways that wind under bridges and through downtown, connecting bars, shops and restaurants with tourism magnets like the Alamo.\nA similar change is planned for the Mission Reach, which, at eight miles, will be twice the length of the northern expansion and will restore the ecosystem and provide hiking and biking access along the San Antonio River to near Missions Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan Capistrano and Espada.\nPlanners expect the extension to attract corporate headquarters, retail development and recreation such as bicycling and canoeing.\nThe Mission Reach project will bring the river back from a straight drainage channel to a natural, meandering course lined with cobblestones.\nThe result should help restore habitat for Guadalupe bass, blue gill and other native species and reintroduce native trees, grass and plants along the river’s bank, including Texas bluebonnets, buttonbush shrubs, and pecan and wild olive trees that will feed wildlife.\n“The San Antonio River Improvements Project has as its goal a 13-mile, linear park that runs through the heart of the city,” says Steven Schauer, manager of external communications for the San Antonio River Authority. “We’re taking the River Walk downtown as the core, and extending north and south from there.”\nFor more information on the project, visit www.sanantonioriver.org.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Session to discuss art for Knoxville park\nCome have a say in the art the public could see one day at a downtown Knoxville park during a 2-6 p.m. Aug. 21 meeting at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St.\nThe City of Knoxville’s Public Arts Committee and the East Tennessee Community Design Center, along with the Arts and Culture Alliance, is holding a public input meeting and what’s called a “design charrette” to discuss redevelopment of the city park at the intersection of Summit Hill Drive and Gay Street. Participants are invited to visit as their schedules allow or to attend the entire session. A design charrette is defined as an intense period of design with input from designers and others.\nA local artist will partner with an architect or landscape architect to facilitate small group discussions to create a park concept plan. Discussion topics may include how to develop an inviting park and incorporate public art. Other topics could include how the park can connect Knoxville’s Market Street and Old City areas.\nEach group’s concept plan will be presented during the meeting, refined and shown at the Emporium and through social media. At that point members of the public can vote on their favorite plans. Those votes will be counted and those plans getting the most votes will then be developed further.\nParking for the Aug. 21 meeting will be available at metered spots on the Gay Street viaduct or in the parking lot on Jackson Avenue near the Emporium. Those planning to attend should RSVP to Suzanne Cada at 865-523-7543 or firstname.lastname@example.org.\nFor questions, please contact Leslie Fawaz at 865-525-9945 or email@example.com. The city’s public arts committee was created in 2008; it aims to involve professional artists to show public art through the city.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Dublin City is home to a wide number of parks and open spaces that contribute to a high quality of life for people living in and visiting the area. Our parks offer sports facilities in addition to providing recreational spaces for walks and play an important role in the biodiversity of the city.\nPhoenix Park, Dublin 8\nIt was established in 1662 and it is one of the largest parks in Europe. The 30% of the park is covered by trees and there are mainly broadleaf parkland species such as beech, oak, lime, ash, sycamore and horsechestnut. Since 1660 a herd of fallow deer has lived in the park. The Phoenix Park is a sanctuary for many mammals, birds and a wide range of wildlife habitats.\nSt. Stephen’s Green Park\nSt. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2\nSt Stephen’s Green,Faiche Stiabhnan Irish, is a city centre public park in Dublin and it is the best known Victorian public park in Ireland.\nThe waterfall and Pulham rock work on the western side of the park are worth of a visit likewise the ornamental lake which provides a home for water birds such as swans, ducks and herons. A number of sculptures are located throughout the green and a children’s playground is a popular attraction of the park. There is also a 1887 bandstand which hosts free lunchtime concerts during the summer months\nRathmines, Dublin 6, Ireland\nOriginally a wasteland known as ‘Church Fields ’ this residential square was constructed in 1851. The 1 hectare park, situated off Castlewood Avenue between Rathmines and Ranelagh, was privately owned until the mid 1970’s when it was acquired by the Corporation for development as a local park.\nBlessington Street Basin\nBlessington Street Bassin, Dublin 7, Ireland\nMeasuring 0.75 hectares and located in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city, and within easy walking distance of O’Connell Street, the Basin has a long and varied history. This quiet haven in a bustling metropolis provides a secret garden for local residents and visitors alike.\nTerenure, Dublin 6, Ireland\nPart of an extensive open space network along the Dodder, Bushy Park extends to 20.5 hectares. The park is noted for its woodland walks, ornamental ponds and beautiful Dodder Walk as well as catering for football, tennis boules, and children’s play. It consists of a concrete bowl surrounded with typical street elements. The park is open to skateboarders, in-line skaters and B.M.X. bikes.\nKevin Street, Dublin 8, Ireland\nLocated at the top of Cathedral Lane off Kevin Street on 0.56 hectare, this small park is a redeveloped former cemetery dating from 1663. During the Cromwellian occupation it is reputed that the occupying soldiers cultivated cabbages on the site, hence its name. Part of the old cemetery was designated for Huguenot burials from 1681 to 1858. Many of the Liberties’ merchants and tradesmen were buried in the cemetery which closed to burials in 1878. The Corporation developed the existing park in 1979/1980 with some redevelopment in 1998.\nClontarf, Dublin 3, Ireland\nStretching for about 3 kilometres from Fairview Park to the Bull Wall at Dollymount, the Promenade is 40 metres wide and is about 26.5 hectares in extent. This much admired amenity is a popular location for a bracing seaside walk with every possibiltiy in the winter or spring of encountering flocks of grazing Brent geese.\nWolfe Tone Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland\nLocated opposite Frank Sherwin Bridge at Wolfe Tone Quay, this 0.25 hectare park was named in 1983 after the Croppies of the 1798 Rebellion who were executed in the vicinity. An ornamental pond and water feature/fountain consisting of sections of Wicklow granite mounted on columns from the former Guinness Mansion at St. Anne’s Park were installed at this time.\nRanelagh, Dublin 6, Ireland\nThis 0.8 hectare park in Ranelagh was developed as a public park by the Dublin City Council. Houses around the Square date from the 1880’s and the design of the park reflects a formal Victorian layout with a central pergola and loggia.\nFormal pathways flanked by clipped laurel plantings and flower beds also provide an ideal setting for surrounding houses.\nGardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland\nGetting its name from the nearby Gloucester Diamond, this small 0.7 hectare park was developed in 1985/1986 as part of the Corporation Urban Renewal Programme. The site was formerly occupied by tall palladian-style terraced houses constructed by Luke Gardiner in the late 18th century. The park was redesigned in 2003 to include a childrens playground and all weather pitch.\nEamonn Ceannt Park\nSundrive Road, Dublin 12, Ireland\nThe park is named after one of the executed leaders of the 1916 Rising. The park is located between Sundrive Road and Clogher Road. Extending to 17 hectares (42 acres), the park was developed in the 1960’s and includes an athletic track, veledrome, playing fields, tennis courts and children’s playground.\nFitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, Ireland\nA small privately-owned Square with access only for adjoining householders, Fitzwilliam Square was developed in the early 19th century when the surrounding Georgian houses were completed.\nOf simple design, the park has changed little over the generations but now has many fine mature trees.\nGlasnevin/Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland\nGriffith Park is situated on the Tolka River between Glasnevin and Drumcondra and just downstream from the National Botanic Gardens, the park extends to 7.5 hectares. The site was originally a landfill until the 1930’s when the eastern end of the park was first developed.\nBallsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland\nHerbert Park is named after Sidney Herbert (1810 – 1861), the father of Earl of Pembroke who, in 1903, offered the site to the Pembroke Urban District Council for development as a public park.\nFoley Street, Dublin, Ireland\nLocated at the junction of Corporation Street and Foley Street near Busaras. This small 1 hectare (2.47 acres) park was constructed as a part of Urban Renewal in 1979. Sited on what was the notorious “Monto” area, the park has all-weather football and playground facilities. The local community played a full part in its development and today the park is a model for what can be achieved through the joint efforts of the City Council and local residents.\nNorth Bull Island\nNorth Bull Wall, Dublin 3, Ireland\nThe specific areas of ornithological and botanical interest include the sand dune system, the spit head and hook, the aldermash, the mudflats and saltmarsh. The Island is home at various times to 8,000 wild fowl and 26,000 waders with up to 180 different bird species being recorded. Over 300 species of plants also have been recorded including some rare and officially protected species. In addition to its ecological uniqueness the Island with its much loved Dollymount Beach is a marvellous recreational resource valued by generations of Dubliners.\nBasin Street, Off James’ Street, Dublin, Ireland\nLocated at Basin Street, Off Jame’s Street, this small 0.4 hectare park was developed in the late 1980’s to provide an amenity for local residents with all-weather football and ornamental/passive areas.\nNamed after Oisin Kelly, who was born near by, a sculptor who provided the city with some of its finest bronze sculptures.\nOff Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland\nLocated in the Markets area just off Ormond Quay is Ormond Square, reported to be the oldest dedicated open space in the city. Essentially a space for surrounding householders due to its quiet location and small size of 0.15 hectares, the landscape treatment has always reflected its intensive image.\nIn the most recent upgrading in 1998, the design was of mainly hard landscape but with small playlots and perimeter tree planting.\nChristchurch Place, Dublin, Ireland\nLocated in Nicholas Street across from Christchurch Cathedral, this small park was dedicated to the yearning for Peace in Ireland and was officially opened in 1988. Designed as a sunken garden to reduce traffic noise at this busy junction, the main features include a bronze “Tree of Life”, a pool/fountain and fine natural stonework of Calp and Liscannor.\nHeathers provide ground cover to a backing of formal planting of hornbeams.\nPearse Square, Dublin 2, Ireland\nSituated in the heartland of Dublin’s south inner city, Pearse Square is a rectangular open space of just over 0.5 hectare, overlooked by houses on three sides and with the fourth side opening onto Pearse Street. The square was formerly known as Queen Square and dates from 1839. In 1996, the Parks Division commenced a 2-year refurbishment programme, the design concept taking as its basis a formal layout which was noted on the 1838 Ordnance Survey map for the area.\nRanelagh, Dublin 6, Ireland\nLocated in Ranelagh and extending to 1 hectare (2.47 acres), the gardens were originally part of 5 hectares of pleasure gardens developed in 1775 by a businessman who called them after Lord Ranelagh from Co. Wicklow. Lord Ranelagh had similar pleasure gardens beside the Thames in London.\nThe current small park was designed to include an ornamental pool thereby restoring the two-hundred years historical connection with the original Ranelagh Gardens.\nSandymount, Dublin 4, Ireland\nThis small, triangular space of about 0.3 hectares is located in the heart of Sandymount and dates from the early 1800’s when it was first railed-in and laid out as a local green.\nStrand Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, Ireland\nStretching for approximately 1 kilometre along the Strand Road, the Promenade is a popular walking place and provides outstanding views over Sandymount Strand to Poolbeg, Irishtown Nature Park and Dun Laoghaire.\nIn November 2002 the City Council erected a sculpture entitled “An Cailin Ban” by the Mexican artist Sebastian. The sculpture was donated to the City by the Mexican Government and now stands as a significant focal point at the northern end of Sandymount Promenade.\nSt Audeons Park\nHigh Street/Cook Street, Dublin 8, Ireland\nSt. Audoen’s Park, although less than 0.5 hectares in size, is quite significant in historical terms. Located adjacent to St. Audoen’s Church (1300 A.D.), it incorporates the first stone city wall dating from about 1100 A.D.; St. Audoen’s Arch, the last surviving entrance to the old city; and Fagan’s Gate.\nSt Catherine's Park\nThomas Street, Dublin 8, Ireland\nFormerly a cemetery dating from 1552. Associated with historic St. Catherine’s Church off Thomas Street, the 0.16 hectare site was developed as a public parking 1985. Burials ceased in 1894 and the Representative Church Body handed over the Church and graveyard to the Corporation in 1969.\nSt Kevin's Park\nCamden Row, Dublin 8, Ireland\nLocated at Camden Row this small 0.3 hectare former burial ground associated with St. Kevin’s Church has long historical associations. The first reference to the church in historical annals is in 1226. It was re-roofed in 1582 and in 1584 was the burial place of the martyred Archbishop Dermot O’Hurley but was later abandoned as a community church in 1820.\nThe Corporation developed the existing park in the late 1960’s. It is considered to be a most successful conversion of a former cemetery to public park use and preserves the ambience and atmosphere of an old church graveyard.\nStardust Memorial Park\nRingcastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 5, Ireland\nLocated between Greencastle Road and Adare Road along the Santry River, the focus of the 8 hectares (20 acres) park is the Stardust Memorial, the centre-piece of which is a lifesize bronze sculpture of a dancing couple set in a pool with forty eight fountain jets. Formerly a monastic site, the park has an ornamental pond, seating area, children’s playground and an all-weather floodlit pitch in addition to an extensive pedestrian system and tree plantations.\nSt Annes Park\nClontarf/Raheny, Dublin, Ireland\nThe park is intensively used by the public through its 35 playing pitches, 18 hard-surfaced tennis courts, and a par-3 golf course. Woodland paths add to the charm of the park as does a sunken garden constructed in the early 1970s. In 1975, St. Anne’s Rose Garden was opened to the public. In 1980 it was given a Civic Award by Bord Failte and the Irish Town Planning Institute and since 1981 it has been a centre for International Rose Trials.\nTo celebrate Dublin’s Millennium year in 1988, the Parks Department in co-operation with the tree council of Ireland, initiated the Millennium Arboretum.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Growing espalier fruit trees works well when you have limited space but also want to enjoy fresh food and aesthetically pleasing trees. Growing espalier fruit trees is a fun task that requires some time, but the effort is well worth the taste of fresh fruit. Some types of fruit trees work much better than others, so it’s best to research and plan what will work for you. Here are several types of espalier fruit trees.\nThe most common type of espalier fruit tree is the apple. There are hundreds of types of apples, so be picky when choosing one for your yard. You want to pick one that will thrive in your climate. The most common and best to grow are the McIntosh, Dorsett Golden and Newton Pippen.\nPear espalier trees are another common choice and will bear lots of fruit if trained well. An established pear espalier takes a little more effort to train and maintain.\nFigs are a great choice for espalier because they grow and train well. They are a little hardier than most other choices.\nOther Fruit Trees\nThere are many other types of fruit trees that may or may not work well where you live. Some others you might want to try include orange, lemon, peach and apricot.\nSome of the more challenging types to grow or maintain are the cherry tree and the plum tree. These will yield fruit but can be messy and harder to train.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "GC Grazer MurAuen\nIn Gössendorf near Graz, a public 9-hole course (from hcp -54) was created directly near the golf range Graz Liebenau and it was planned by the English golf course architect Michael Pinner (three par 4s and six par 3s, whereby the par 3s are between 80 and 160 metres).\nThe main focus was placed on an excellent course design and high quality of maintenance. Due to the perfect location and ideal transport connections (new motorway exit Hausmannstätten near Graz East), Graz golfers can enjoy a 9-hole round of golf without spending much time doing so.\n9-hole / par 30; Training facility including short game areas and practice hole, Himalaya 9-hole putting course", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Find Garden Centres in Wetherby on the Wetherby News directory. Get reviews and contact details for each business including phone number, postcode, opening hours and photos.\nStanks Lane South, Swarcliffe, Leeds, LS14 5LN\nThe company started in 2007, When we did garden maintenance, Our customers asked us for plants time and time again, and we bought...\nGarden Centre, Compost, Plant, Gardening, Bedding Plants\nParkfield Drive, Boston Spa, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6EF\nProfessionally qualified and reliable Garden Design and Landscaping company, offering garden design, landscaping, plant plans and...\ngarden design, landscapers, planting design\n18 Linton Meadows, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6GS\nLawnkeeper are a well established professional lawn care business. We provide a comprehensive lawn care service throughout...\nlandscapers, lawn, garden maintenance, weed programmes, Feed programmes, lawn care service", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Iris tectorum 'China Blue' is a selection that we made from a population of wild collected Iris tectorum. We have been bowled over by both the size and vigor when compared to the Iris tectorum that is common in the trade. Each vigorous growing clump of wide green foliage reaches 18\" tall x 2' wide. In April, the clumps are topped with spikes of dark blue-purple flowers on 2' tall flower stalks. This is a dramatic improvement over the typical species...both for gardens and roofs.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Commercial Lawn Care Services Proctor, Ok Contents United states and Area. contact our landscape Reviewed local lawn mowing services free enter your Lawn care. auto – Amazon.com® – Huge Selection and Amazing PricesBrowse our selection of over 20 million products and discover new deals everyday at Amazon.com®. Enjoy free shipping on qualified orders. compare multiple top-rated local pros. Enter Your Zip\nFree Shipping On All Orders $35+. Shop Gazebos & Canopies at Target™.\nLocal Lawn Care Services Bohannon, Va Contents Area. contact our landscape Lawn care experts landscaping and Crews local lawn mowing Kings lawn care services etc. provides Home Garden Landscaping Mount Carmel, Ut Contents 14 mount carmel Your project. see the top reviewed Local lawn mowing services free Enter your zip Dec 5, 2017 … Let us transform your outdoor living space\nCommercial Lawn Care Services Rocklake, Nd Contents Your choice. you will have several Crews local lawn mowing kings lawn Provides home garden Mowing services free Healthy lawn than meets the deliver industry-leading lawn care – Business Directory for Rocklake, ND – Small Business Services …Lawn Care. Auto Repair. … Rocklake Business Directory. … 9243 Highway 281 Rocklake, North Dakota 58365 (701)\nAbout Swiss Hills Landscaping – Family owned and operated for three generations, we are a full service landscape design, consultation and maintenance company. … a beautiful landscaped garden, or someone you can trust to look after your maintenance needs, the Swiss Hills team are here to help you create the outdoor living space of your dreams.\nMake The Most Of A Small Backyard With These Space-saving Decorate …\nLandscape Design and Install – Swiss Hills Landscaping – Landscape Design and Install. When you drive up to your house do you feel like you are home? Does your underused backyard make you want to head right back into the house? Are you looking to create the perfect place to relax or spend time with family and friends? Swiss Hills Landscaping can help make your vision a …\n– Local Landscaping Pros – HomeAdvisor.comFind Top-Rated Local Landscapers & Get 4 Free Bids Today!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Although the park already seems very old, the Rasterhoffpark is one of the youngest parks in the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân. In fact, the park was opened on May 21, 2005. This took place inside the park and was accompanied by an opening weekend. Previously, this place was used as a garbage dump. Many sand excavations also took place at this place. But now the forest is a nice place to walk and enjoy the view. You can do beautiful hiking, running and biking here. The park is located on the water so you can also temporarily visit this park from a boat. The Rasterhoffpark is an amalgamation of the former city forest and is managed by the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân. It has an area of about 30 hectares most of which can be simply walked.In the Mayor Rasterhoffpark, or simply Rasterhoffpark there is a created waterfall. This waterfall is closed in winter.\n(For cyclists: you cannot cycle in the park. You can leave the bike at the entrance and then you can walk to visit the waterfall).", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Vitis Labrusca Himrod\n‘Himrod’ is a self-pollinating, seedless American grape. It is a woody, deciduous, climbing vine, typically growing 15 to 20′ long unless pruned. Large, shallow-cut, three-lobed, green foliage is tropical-like. Panicles of fragrant, greenish flowers appear in Spring, followed by clusters of white seedless grapes, in early season (early August in USDA Zone 5). The fruit matures to a golden yellow and is good for fresh eating and drying.\nBest fruiting in full sun, in well drained soil, but tolerates light shade & heavier soils. Good drainage is a must, and protection from harsh winds.\nRelatively wildlife & drought tolerant after establishment.\nVery pollinator & wildlife friendly.\n- Common Name 'Himrod' Green Seedless Grape\n- Variety Himrod\n- Zone Zone 5\n- Mature Size 20'H x 20'W\n- Bloom Time April-May\n- Plant Type Fruits\n- Flower Color Greenish White", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Posted by Admin on June 26, 2023\nWilliams has come a long way since Mary and Tim Williams donated this beautiful 4.5-acre Lattingtown parcel to the Land Alliance last June. We are embarking upon an extensive preserve-wide habitat restoration. Our restoration ecologist consultant Peter Meleady generously donated the plan. Thus far, we have been readying the site for plantings. We plan to begin implementation this spring, thanks to a $42,000 grant from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program (NYSCPP) and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund. The NYSCPP is administered by the Land Trust Alliance, in coordination with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. We are also installing irrigation lines. They will enable us to have water for plantings proposed for the lower part of the property, along the pond edge and to establish a small grassland area. Many thanks to Spadefoot Design and Construction for donating services related to infrastructure upgrades. Our volunteers have done a great job of cutting English ivy from majestic oak, tulip and sycamore trees, uncovering and extending the stone staircase that leads from near the pond to what will be the meadow and digging out multiflora rose from the creek. They uncovered an expanse of spring ephemeral trout lily where we found only a handful of flowers last year. Our latest Walk in the Woods on a rainy Saturday showed participants our progress and provided a bit of the property’s history, along with a glimpse of what’s to come. Additional funds will be needed to complete the project. If you would like to contribute to the development of this wonderful new public preserve, please contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected] or click here to donate.\nPosted by Admin on November 18, 2022\nOur first order of business at the charming Williams Preserve in Lattingtown, donated by Mary and Tim Williams, was to mow the areas along the driveway to facilitate access for maintenance. We then conducted an initial clearing of what will become a tiny parking area, to be installed once we have secured local approval. Since our last newsletter we began the long process of tackling extensive growth of undesirable vegetation throughout the property. A large volume of vines and invasive shrubs has been cleared mechanically, rescuing a number of native trees and shrubs (including a statuesque oak leaf hydrangea) in the process. In addition, a wall that was part of a formal garden designed by Ferruccio Vitale was uncovered. Much of the remaining clearing needs to be done by hand to protect the native vegetation that remains and access hard to reach areas along sensitive slopes and pond and stream edges. Coincidentally, Ferrucio Vitale also designed the formal garden at the Rumpus House at the Humes property. Umberto Innocenti began his work as a landscape architect at the firm of Ferruccio Vitale and Alfred Geiffert, Jr. He left it in 1931 to start the firm of Innocenti & Webel which, over the following decades, became the preferred landscape architects for the Humes Estate. Since the initial clearing was completed, our dedicated volunteers have removed vines by hand from the countless mature, majestic trees that are found throughout the property. They are beginning to remove invasive shrubs and vines from along the creek that goes from the property boundary and under the driveway into the pond. The spring ephemeral trout lily was observed on the bank of the creek in the spring; we hope to find more of this and perhaps other spring ephemeral’s as the property’s restoration continues. The creek is also lined with native jewel weed, which supports hummingbirds, so we are excited to learn more about the wildlife here. A highlight of the work our workers and volunteers has done was the uncovering of a stone staircase installed decades ago to connect the future meadow at the top of the property to the pond below. While it will require a little “engineering” to fully make the connection and become safely navigable, it is a discovery we are very happy about! We are working to develop a phased habitat restoration plan that will map out several natural communities – meadow, grassland, freshwater pond, stream and woodland – with implementation to begin next spring. We welcome volunteers and look forward to the time when St. John’s Church parishioners and summer camp attendees can take a quiet stroll or eat a sandwich by the pond. With many thanks to the Williams family for their generous gift.\n- A Very Big Deal\n- Growing Healthy Communities Through Food and Gardening\n- Grasslands Symposium Highlights Long Island’s Grassland Restoration Efforts\n- Wawapek Greenhouse Restoration and Native Seed Propagation\n- Cushman Woods Meadow Transformation\n- Restoration of the Williams Preserve\n- Sisters of St. Joseph: Estate Planning on a Divine Scale\n- Enjoy the Gift of Nature: Explore Land Alliance Preserves\n- 2023 Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things to Do Outside\n- A Decade of Service by Friends Academy Students", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The gardening experts at DIYNetwork.com share tips on planning a vegetable garden before planting.\nHow to recycle kitchen \"leftovers\" into beautiful color for your garden.\nDIY Network showcases beautiful landscapes that feature straight lines, old brick, tall fountains and lots of color.\nThe DIY Network experts discuss how compost gives plants an added natural boost without the use of synthetic fertilizers.\nDIY Experts discuss the pros and cons of garden border materials, including such points as cost, durability and purpose.\nThe experts at DIY Network provide tips on the time and place to shop for plants and how to transfer the plants home.\nLearn how to build your own bird buffet and attract wild birds all year long, from DIY Network.\nBrowse a step-by-step guide to landscape design on DIYNetwork.com.\nLearn landscaping tips for bright blooming color in the autumn garden.\nThe gardening experts at DIYnetwork.com share ideas to help you use height, structure, and perspective in your garden.\nMany people love not only how fresh herbs taste, but also the way they look and smell in the garden. DIY experts use herbs to create a ...\nLearn how to keep a scrapbook of your gardening labors.\nCheck out this essential guide for selecting and installing a water pump.\nWith a little teamwork, transform a front lawn from brown to lush green.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The growing overlap between geographic information science (GIScience) and landscape ecology for landscape characterization has led to increasingly sophisticated measures of landscape site and situation. Scale, both temporal and spatial, has been injected into methodologies to improve our ability to derive process from pattern with the hope of defining, monitoring, and modeling ecological landscape function. This article addresses an evolving methodology of longitudinal or panel analysis designed to test the relative importance of thematic versus structural landscape configuration as well as interannual versus intra-annual change. Landscape typologies for both temporal signature and dominant structural trajectories are offered as guideposts for rethinking dynamic landscape characterization. A case study from the Peruvian Amazon is provided to illustrate interpretive advances available via panel methods that allow for disentangling inter- and intra-annual shifts as well as separating changes in composition versus configuration for improved understanding of landscape dynamics and dynamism.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Grevillea Carpet Crawl\nGrevillea rivularis x G. Fanfare\nCarpet Crawl has one of those self-evident names. It’s low & spreading, durable & attractive. With a 2-3 m spread but a height of only around 50 cm it’s a great low hedging plant, adding to its main function as a dense, moisture-conserving ground cover. The deeply divided bronze-red foliage displays great patterns on the ground and is wonderfully effective as a curtain hanging down vertical walls or steep slopes. Nectar-rich tooth-brush flowers of deep purple-red and pink keep the birds coming back throughout the year. Happy in cool temperate to sub tropical climates in moist but well drained clay or sandy loam of a neutral to low acid pH, in inland frosty areas or on the coast.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Urban forestry advocates the role of trees as a critical part of the urban infrastructure... Urban forests mitigate the effects of urban heat island ... This improves human comfort...and decreases costs to cool buildings. Urban forests improve air quality by absorbing pollutants ...(and perform) carbon sequestration. Urban forestry can be an important tool for stormwater management ... Other benefits include noise control, traffic control, and glare and reflection control.\nOther Branches of Reddit", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Don't let the cold weather get you down\nLiving Local Magazine Autumn 15\nAs the leaves start to change colour and the temperature begins to drop, people tend to spend less and less time in their garden’s. But why? Here are a few tips that will turn your uninviting outdoor space into the garden you deserve.\nTip : Fire Pit\nBe it built in or temporary, a fire pit will bring a lot to your garden. Get lost in the flames and the crackle of burning timber, while enjoying a drink with friends. Not only will it warm things up, but it is a sure conversation starter!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Garden Ideas for Small Spaces Cheap Diy Front Yards 30 Amazing Diy Front Yard Landscaping Ideas and Designs forads/lancar.txt\nAwesome Garden Ideas for Small Spaces Cheap Diy Front Yards Image source by decorextra.com -Your garden is just a reflection of your cosmetic sense, creativity and your desire for the greens. It’s very easy to truly have a little bit of area in the lawn, front yard or in the terrace dedicated for gardening. The natural reaction keeps the backyard a few ideas streaming in. But what is more important is how you take care of your plants based on their wants and requirements. Below are a few yard a few ideas that will positively help you find what you would like: garden ideas for small spaces cheap diy front yards, Normal Garden – Were only available in the United States through the 1940s and 1950s, normal garden is simply based on the idea of serving the earth and not the plant. It believes that trees, plants are all part of something in nature. Organic growers do not use any man-made manufactured fertilizers, nutritional elements or pesticides. They effectively apply the natural manure, compost or do-it-yourself pest regulates for plant nutrition. They develop flowers suitable for the situations available. The natural backyard a few ideas follow decorum with the nature, for a healthier environment.\nContainer Garden – One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to present your innovative garden abilities is through jar gardening. Many attractive gardens are shaped in bins of numerous shapes and sizes. It can be a single container consisting of various little plants, or different decorative pots consisting of various plants. There is no restrict to how you need to use them. Furthermore, package garden also solves the problem of limited space. It’s economical, simple to install and keep, no problem while shifting or shifting creating pot garden certainly one of the most used backyard ideas.\nWater Farming – A pool filled with lilies, a fountain, little cascading stream in an exclusive garden are perfect areas for pleasure and peace. If room is not element, then water gardening is one backyard strategy to cherish. The tiny fountains in the center of the garden, a supply working over the backyard have an instantaneous affect their exquisiteness. The water gardens are increasing on popularity for their charm and utility. They attract a big quantity of birds. Lakes can be made into the ground and fountains can be purchased in all styles and sizes. To become more inexpensive, old cisterns or washtubs can be used to develop water lilies in them.\nTopiary – Woods like ivy, holly, bay tree, vines and a great many other evergreen trees may be effectively attractive and changed to ornamental functions in to gardens. That behave of sculpting woods and flowers are known as topiary. Topiary can be carried out not merely for gardens distribute over a large area but also can on interior plants. Usually mesh or wires are useful for topiary both inside and outdoors. All that’s needed is a bit of creativity for topiary to be a good garden idea.\nGardens can be for simple joy, for fun or for show. Your direct involvement in your natural landscape may help in garden ideas to ton automatically. Apart from having fun, it is essential to guard your backyard from different kinds of pests and insects. Attention should be taken never to harm the flowers while using the substances or pesticides. In the end, yard ideas are really effective when ample care is taken along side beautification of the garden.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Really cool bar stuff made with acrylic outdoor kithen. Diy outdoor bar designs 20 ways to add cool additions to. Top 50 best backyard outdoor bar ideas cool watering holes. Love this! what a great idea for a rustic outdoor bar.\n|Date:||January 16, 2020|\n|Topic:||Cool backyard bars|", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": ", The Lancet Planetary Health, Volume 5, October 2021\nBackground: Natural outdoor environments including green spaces play an important role in preserving population health and wellbeing in cities, but the number of deaths that could be prevented by increasing green space in European cities is not known. We aimed to estimate the number of natural-cause deaths among adult residents that could be prevented in cities in 31 European countries, if the WHO recommendation for universal access to green space was achieved.\n, ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Volume 162, April 2020\nMountains provide essential ecosystem services to billions of people and are home to a majority of the global biodiversity hotspots. However, mountain ecosystems are particularly sensitive to climate and environmental changes. The protection and sustainable management of mountain ecosystems are thus of great importance and are listed as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 15.4) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.\n, Remote Sensing of Environment, Volume 237, February 2020\nSustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator 15.1.1 proposes to quantify “Forest area as a proportion of total land area” in order to achieve SDG target 15.1. While area under forest cover can provide useful information regarding discrete changes in forest cover, it does not provide any insight on subtle changes within the broad vegetation class, e.g. forest degradation. Continental or national-level studies, mostly utilizing coarse-scale satellite data, are likely to fail in capturing these changes due to the fine spatial and long temporal characteristics of forest degradation.\n, Building and Environment, Volume 158, July 2019\nTo fight against the biodiversity loss and to take advantage of ecosystem services that nature can offer, urban planners integrate green spaces in urban projects. However to assess green spaces, attention is generally paid to local biodiversity (i.e. “in situ”)which concerns the plot on which buildings are constructed. The biodiversity impacted outside the construction site (i.e. “ex situ”)which concerns the extraction of materials, transportation and waste, is rarely associated to the project assessment.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Outdoor living spaces have the potential to contribute to human health and well-being through biophilic design. By choosing the appropriate materials and systems, particularly for decks and porches, outdoor living spaces offer benefits beyond aesthetics and can further help meet sustainability goals. Lifecycle, safety, and eco-friendly materials should all be considered when designing for outdoor living.\nSmarter Innovation: Understanding Theories of Exnovation to Adopt New Innovations, Overcome Risk Aversion, and Build Better Decks (Print Course)\nThe AEC industry is notorious for being risk averse. At the same time, innovation and disruption are hailed as the hallmarks of an organization’s or industry’s success. This course will examine a fundamental value of innovation, as well as identify categories of risks and strategies for overcoming risk aversion. Finally, the course will introduce learners to innovative, bamboo-based composite decking products that meet or exceed current standards and enhance the performance and aesthetic goals of residential and commercial projects.\nDesigning the Outdoor Oasis: Ensuring Client Satisfaction through Effective Project Management (Print Course)\nThis course will analyze design trends and approaches to outdoor space design that enhance the homeowner’s experience in the outdoor living area. By examining project management skills that impact homeowner satisfaction with the project team, homeowners deciding to explore outdoor projects will have enhanced satisfaction with the experience.\nIn addition, the course will identify best practices and challenges with outdoor space design to provide architects and designers with knowledge on how to specify for safety, moisture control, sustainable design, and enhanced project value. Finally, the course will explore features and benefits of specifying outdoor composite and PVC decking metal deck framing and railing solutions, and outdoor LED lighting to increase client satisfaction and project success.\nDefend Against the Ordinary: Creating an Innovation Mindset in Commercial and Residential Construction and Design (Print Course)\nBuilding and design professionals have been faced with substantial challenges in 2020. COVID-19 altered the construction industry’s forecasts and disrupted the market like nothing seen before. Now, being innovative isn’t a choice, it’s a requirement.\nThis course will help building and design professionals understand the trends facing the industry, how they can adapt, and stay ahead of the curve. The course will also introduce innovation management principles and the skills needed to implement them, plus provide an overview of new and innovative products hitting the market.\nPage 1 of 1", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Proudly Serving In Royal Oak, Birmingham & Troy Michigan\nProfessional Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance (248) 930-6185\nThe sod we use is a blend of premium Kentucky Bluegrass seed variants resulting in a high quality product with a disease resistant, lush, deep green color. The sod we raise is exclusively grown on premium top soil. Sod rolls are a convenient 2 feet wide and 5 feet long and will cover a 10 square foot area. A full pallet of sod is 70 pieces or 700 square feet.\n➤ Healthy turfgrass generates oxygen for improved air quality.\n➤ It reduces noise and air pollution as the grass plant ecosystem serves as a natural filter for the environment.\n➤ Natural grass provides excellent soil erosion control.\n|Relax... We'll do all the work!|\n|➤ Lawn Mowing|\n|➤ Landscape Maintenance|\n|➤ Lawn Fertilization|\n|➤ Spring & Fall Cleanups|\n|➤ Gutter Cleaning|\n|➤ Sod Installation|\nTurfgrasses have been utilized by humans to enhance their environment for more than 10 centuries. Areas of turfgrass contribute to social harmony and community pride, increase property values and compliment other landscape plants. Natural grass, also called turfgrass, also provides many benefits on golf courses, athletic fields, parks, playgrounds and commercial properties.\nThe growing grass plants bring substantial urban heat dissipation which results in temperature moderation. Lawns contribute to home security as well, providing high visibility zones that deter potential intruders and open green spaces that serve as a firebreak to reduce fire hazards.\nThe area should be ready for installation when sod is delivered. For best results, sod should be installed the same day it is delivered. Never allow sod to stay on the pallet longer than is absolutely necessary or you may experience turf loss. High temperatures or windy conditions will increase the susceptibility of turf damage if sod is allowed to sit on the pallet. If you are installing sod in the heat of the day, cool the ground with a light misting of water to avoid burning the roots.\nGive your lawn a thorough soaking immediately after it is installed. Apply enough water to penetrate the sod an dampen the soil below. The easiest way to check is to lift a piece of sod and check the soil underneath to be sure it is damp. Do not over water. You do not want water standing on the sod. Keep the sod moist until it is firmly rooted. This should take about 10 to 14 days. Once rooted you may mow your new lawn at the highest setting of your mower and gradually take the blade length down to the optimum mowing height of 2 ½ to 3 ½ inches.\nAt D&D Lawn Care Services we will work closely with you to outline the best possible plan for your lawn. We know how our Sod react to different fertilizer and the different seasons. Get all of the amazing benefits of a custom program by calling us today.\nTo provide the best service in a prompt manner, we work specifically in the areas of Royal Oak, Birmingham, and Troy in Oakland County, Michigan.\n© 2022 D&D Lawn Care Services. All Rights Reserved.\nD&D Lawn Care Services\n3224 Ferris Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073\n✆ (248) 930-6185", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Unsure for those who notice it but even “gardening without a plan” wants a plan. Whether or not you’re aiming for a formal garden design plan or a productive vegetable backyard design, leap-begin the method by taking a listing of what is already on site. Use the Plant Development software to help determine plant spacing. Stones are aligned to suggest a bedding aircraft and plants are sometimes used to hide the joints between the stones.\nFor too acidic soil, add bone-meal and egg shells; too alkaline, add pine needles or backyard sulphur. Additionally, socioeconomic information were not collected and may have been beneficial in figuring out components influencing the advantages and boundaries of gardening programs.\nTaper the garden down by planting the bergenias and coralbells. Aullwood Backyard represents not only a lifetime of planning and cautious landscaping but additionally the ease of mixing wildflowers into a conventional landscape setting. Although the photographs within the backyard catalog look delicious, there isn’t any worth in taking on gardening house with vegetables that no one eats.\nThat is the time of year when the seed and plant catalogs come pouring in and we can browse through them and start dreaming up our gardens for the present year. For instance, a neighborhood group might plan a tiny garden outdoors the library, focused on a theme from a kids’s e-book. Use two small soil beds and have a dense, synergistic combination of herbs, greens, and flowers in each one. Easily create songbird habitat with this Native Songbird Backyard for the Southwest with sixteen native plants.\nCONS: The cheatsheet is essentially relevant solely to gardens within the US, UK, And Australia, however in case you are a seasoned gardener you possibly can tailor this backyard planner to your exact location’s climate even if it’s outdoors the mentioned regions. Square foot gardening is a much less demanding option that small area edible gardeners can use to produce excessive yields and profitable crops.\nAdditionally, you need to use the VegPlotter to foretell when is the fitting time to sow, harvest, or complete other gardening duties. Typically you plant seeds of your own, and typically you assist others plant their very own seeds and help them develop and reach their full potential.\nThe traditional kitchen garden, often known as a potager, is a seasonally used area separate from the rest of the residential garden – the ornamental plants and garden areas. For small scale purpose i.e., cultivation in residence stead gardens, we’d like not rely upon any season; but raising of vegetables might be averted throughout summer season seasons.\nDepending on the growth stage of crops, they want staking (i.e) assist. When selecting crops, bear in mind their mature measurement and ensure your perennial garden design gives them the room they will want. Poets within the later Middle Ages have thought a garden like this looked like a chess-board with the pieces shifting about; and the parterre little doubt originated from this association of beds.\nMany people may have all sorts of gardening ideas that they would like to incorporate of their garden. A wire cage provides the perfect help for tall growing crops. Discover out crops of the flowering and non flowering varieties that develop greatest in your local weather. Point out where each kind of plant will go. Understand that some plants grow higher collectively than alone; that is known as companion planting.\nPlantSnap is a FREE app which helps to immediately identify vegetation of every kind, anyplace on the planet. Click right here to see more photos of dry creek beds you may create along with some useful ideas and tips. The first purpose in a manufacturing unit backyard can be to plant bushes to arrest the drifting mud and smoke and to chop down noise.\nVegPlotter takes a barely completely different method to the others that are available in that it use a month by month approach at it is core so could be very straightforward to see where you might have gaps in your planting schedule and can plant comply with on inexperienced manures.\nCreate a DIY hanging tomato planter. Add new panorama design elements. Our garden plans and designs can assist you tackle your yard and turn it into a stupendous place to play, relax, and entertain. Start making walks at completely different occasions of the day in your neighborhood and make notes of the belongings you see that you just like and the plans that grow good in your neighbors lawns and gardens.\nBeginner Backyard For Shade\nAs time passes by, totally different backyard kinds are added to already huge number of garden kinds. In this information, Ana White reveals you the way to create a cedar garden mattress utilizing fence pickets she discovered at a giant field retailer. four Any specimen crops in bottomless pots (rooting into soil beneath) from bay to quince bushes, look architectural, develop greater and better and will not need watering after the first 12 months or so.\nFor instance, you need to at all times bear in mind not to plan your landscaping design while you are making your buy; the better concept is to arrange yourself fully in advance, and take the time and consideration to resolve precisely what you need to do earlier than you even consider making any purchases.\nDeliberate Gardens And Collections\nThe final test of your backyard design is to settle in to it. Wander the paths, sit below the shade trees, pause to admire the flowers and features.\nTo understand garden arbor plan one must know the definition of garden arbor. This 2×2 backyard mattress fits flowers and herbs and can fit even within the tightest of backyards. An output is an actual outcome or product of undertaking activities (e.g. 20 households trained in soil and water management, one demonstration home backyard developed, 20 water- harvesting amenities established).\nBe daring with it, design the proportions rigorously and incorporate structural planting within the paving. For greatest outcomes, plant in full sun; most of the entrance door crops may also perform nicely in partial shade. The following step is to create your backyard and patio design to scale – you should utilize landscaping software for this, or do it by hand.\nStep one is to add all of the key gadgets that you’ve or plan to incorporate in your garden. The younger caterpillars feed on the host crops until they kind their cocoons. Break up the soil earlier than you plant so the roots can break through easier and water will be simpler to drain.\nYou may make raised backyard beds any shape and size you need; squares and small planters are fashionable styles, particularly for smaller yards or as accent gardens. This blog will educate you the very best practices from planting to harvesting so you possibly can take pleasure in delicious results.\nBuilding a raised mattress in your vegetable or flower garden is a very environment friendly technique to cope with improving soil and containing your backyard to guard it from critters. Earlier than any precise backyard work is undertaken a master plan must be ready in accordance with a scale (1: 15 or 1: 20) through which all of the features akin to house wall, drive-means, paths, flower beds, shrubbery, and so on., are plotted. Backyard Plan Professional understands plants.\nChoose from over 7,400 top quality plants using the built-in search tools. These need to be situated at the edge of your vegetable beds so the broad leaves attached to the vines don’t cowl your different crops. Most gardens develop greatest on a level floor, which prevents uneven water distribution (and leaks, in the case of Tower Garden).\nVegetable Garden Plans\nStrathcona County’s Neighborhood Backyard program helps residents and native non-earnings establish group-led garden projects in County parks and green areas. If you happen to’re not sure precisely what you wish to construct first, there are plans for woodworking designs which can attraction to you and will assist you to go over all plans to see if it is what you are interested in doing. And because of the abundance of crops and flowers on this backyard, upkeep is very needed.\nPlan to create a couple of vegetable beds each year, increasing as you turn into confident and find the timesaving shortcuts that give you the results you want. Wavy-edged beds and a casual mixture of perennial garden vegetation work greatest with a one-degree cottage, a ranch home or a bungalow.\ngarden ideas front yard, rock garden ideas front yard, gardening designs ideas\nAre you contemplating making a vegetable garden? Plastic pots: Plastic pots, round and sq. are used to maintain largely indoor vegetation. Our publication (PDF) HG 70 Advisable Vegetables Cultivars for Maryland Dwelling Gardens lists greens to think about planting when planning your garden. IScape is a panorama design software that helps homeowners, professionals and product retailers design and collaborate on out of doors dwelling area design.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Located in the historic city of Olot, Catalonia, there are bad events due to the arrangement of the territory that is not accompanied by accountability. This event is why this city's landscape and cultural identity are increasingly threatened by its existence. Luckily, the unparelld'arquitectes studio became aware of the threat and rescued one of the ruins that had the potential to become a forgotten space.\nCan Sau. Emergency Scenery by unparelld'arquitectes.\nThe architects of the unparelld'arquitectes decided to restore a ruined site opposite the church of the patron saint of Olot through the Can Sau. Emergency Scenery project. The site was previously a residential building (Can Sau) that was demolished due to road widening and urban arrangement plans. From the demolition, only four support walls have been left that rest on the neighboring building.\nThe condition of the Can Sau site when it was abandoned, after demolition.\nCan Sau. Emergency Scenery is part of the historical district in downtown Olot.\nHowever, the unparelld'arquitectes were determined not to change or replace the ruins with a new structure. On the contrary, the new design must be able to connect and adapt to the four old walls well. So, with the help of artist Quim Domene, unparelld'arquitectes 'healed' the site and made it a public monument that benefited the local community.\nThe site faces the church of the patron saint of Olot.\nThe barrel dome connects the remaining four walls of Can Sua and forms three open naves.\nThe four walls are joined by barrel domes of bricks that will reinforce its monumental character. Thus, three open naves were formed that revived the site's relationship with the surrounding context - the church and the road. To keep track of its history, artist Quim Domene added elements symbolizing the past to the structure of Can Sau. Emergency Scenery. The elements will remind the memory of how important the role of the site is for Olot.\nNow, Can Sau can be used by the local community for a wide variety of activities.\nThus, unparelld'arquitectes played a role in reinterpreting forgotten empty spaces amid urban development. Studio unparelld'arquitectes leaves the site 'unfinished' as a public space that invites the public to help 'save' the almost forgotten part of the city of Olot.\nPlan, elevation, and section.\nYou must log in to post a comment.Log in", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Hibiscus comes in many different Varieties:\nAfrican Red Mallow” Clone from Kirstenbosch Bot. Garden with perennial stalks framed with showy red-maroon maple- like leaves with rounded (not pointed) tips, later topped with dusky coppery-magenta mallow flowers late summer on into winter. Cut to base after bloom cycle and will send up a clump of fresh purplish foliage. Sometimes marketed as a bold tall summer border plant for its dramatic purple foliage effect.\nHippy Paisley Hibiscus\nA wonderful variegated form of Hibsicus eetveldianus. It makes a great outdoor summertime plant, but can be grown as a bright window plant inside at all times of the year.\nBeautiful small featured ‘Cooperi’ selection with new leaves emerging ivory speckled with pink and veridian green, then darker green with age highlighted ivory and rose; very fetching red blossoms.\nWeeping Hibiscus “Schizo” This is a Rare Variety", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Louisville Metro, KY\nHome to more than 750,000 residents, as well as the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Fried Chicken, Louisville is a Southern gem filled with American history and unique charm. The city also features the largest preservation historic district entirely of Victorian architecture in the country.\nIn addition to its cultural attractions, Louisville boasts an impressive urban forest with 37% tree canopy coverage. Louisville’s trees intercept more than 18.8 billion gallons of stormwater runoff annually, equating to nearly $63 million in stormwater management savings, and remove 6.9 million pounds of pollutants from the air annually.\nThe benefits Louisville’s urban forest provides to the city equate to approximately $330 million annually.\nIs your city worthy of Arbor Day Foundation #TreeCityUSATuesday recognition? If so, please tell us about it!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Belfast Streets Ahead Phase 2\nBelfast, Department for Social Development\nIn 2012 OPEN was commissioned by DSD (Department for Social Regeneration) as part of a multidisciplinary design team led by McAdam Design to develop design proposals for Donegal Square, the prime city centre space in Belfast and setting for the City Hall.\nThe existing layout of the Square and road network has resulted in the area around City Hall becoming disconnected from the surrounding streets. The concept proposals for the square concentrated on re-establishing connections to the surrounding streets while providing a new setting for City Hall. OPEN explored how a reconfiguration of the roads around the Square could allow a new urban plaza to extend toward the main shopping district to create a contemporary central space in the heart of the City which would be suitable for various events in the city’s programme.\nAs part of the plaza the existing gardens of City Hall were redesigned to reflect the reconfiguration of the Square and provide a more accessible green space in which individuals could escape the hustle and bustle of the city. This proposal reflects the need to address the proportional balance of hard and soft space within the city centre.\nThe overall ‘Belfast Streets Ahead’ that BSA2 was part of encompasses the whole of Belfast City centre, some 114ha. The original design team, led by members of OPEN while employed at EDAW, prepared a Masterplan and Vision Statement for up to £100m of public space and public realm initiatives as well as identifying opportunity sites within this study area. The team then prioritised a selection of individual projects up to £22m to ensure a benchmark for future phases of work. In addition to this the design team helped DSD establish briefs for future urban design projects in the city centre, including BSA2.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "With less than 15 inches of precipitation per year along the Front Range, our reality is a semi-arid climate and the ever-present threat of watering restrictions. We can’t let the wet, heavy snows of the past few weeks lull us into complacency. Wise and responsible use of water is a part of our everyday lives. But that doesn’t mean living with a landscape of rocks and yucca (unless you like that garden style).\nA low-water-use garden can feature a diverse combination of old-fashioned favorites and new discoveries. Irises, shrub roses, lavender and honeysuckle can easily mix with succulents and native plants to create a landscape full of color and texture.\nWhat do these plants have in common? They have adapted to use water efficiently when it is available and to retain it during periods of low moisture. Some have hairs on their leaves and stems. The hairs you see on a lamb’s ears plant reflect bright sunlight and divert drying winds that can desiccate a plant. Many sages, yarrows and artemisias take advantage of this characteristic as well.\nOther plants have a waxy covering on their leaves and stems that helps reduce evaporation. This adaptation can be seen on ice plants and sedums. These plants, along with numerous others, also share the ability to store water in their leaves and stems. They fall into a category of plants called succulents. It’s important to note that cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti.\nMany plants native to Colorado and other semi-arid regions have tap roots that reach deep into the soil in search of moisture. This makes them resilient during times of drought and also difficult to relocate once they are established. Baptisia, Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus) and sea kale (Crambe) are all good examples of plants with tap roots.\nLeaf size is another adaptation of water-wise plants. In warm, dry climates, the leaves of native plants are often small and narrow. This reduced size offers less surface area from which water can evaporate. Studies have found that long narrow leaves also dissipate heat faster than wider leaves. In extreme cases, leaves have reduced in size to spines, resulting in plants with low water needs. Mountain mahogany and rabbitbrush shrubs, two of our western natives, use leaf size adaptations to survive low water situations.\nDuplicating the lush gardens found in areas of high precipitation is not feasible for Broomfield, but by using plants adapted to our low-water environment, our gardens can be blooming and colorful from early spring through fall.\nColorado State University Extension in the City and County of Broomfield provides unbiased, research-based information about 4-H youth development, family and consumer issues, gardening, horticulture and natural resources. As part of a nationwide system, Extension brings the research and resources of the university to the community. The Broomfield County Extension office is at 1 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, 80020. For information, call 720-887-2286.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Growing your vegetables or flowers is exciting. It is a rewarding venture that enhances the beauty of your home. You take pride in having a luxurious garden and well-manicured, mowed, and weeded lawn to perfection. Gardeners love trees, roses, as it brings aesthetic appeal to the property.\nWhen designing your garden, put in place an effective drainage system. The underground pipes help eradicate excess water from your garden. Water provides nutrients to plants, but too much of it causes myriads of problems like moss, mildew, and mold growth. Pets like dogs love to play within the gardens. If you have dog pets you should take special care installing drain.Or protects your dog from going out of the safe place with the best invisible dog fence.\nBenefits of drainage systems to your garden\nPrevents soil erosion\nDuring torrential rains, the garden soil is at risk of erosion. If the rainwater is not disposed of properly, it can cause scoop away your garden soil. Soil erosion leaves your plants with less moisture and nutrients. Erosion destroys your landscape. Therefore, install the drainage system to stop soil erosion.\nPrevents water pools\nWater pools have less attractive and dangerous consequences. It leaves the soil muddy, creating dangerously slippery areas. Slippery areas easily cause accidents to gardeners and make the garden look bad.\nThe standing water destroys the roots of your plants. Standing water is a nest for mosquitoes. Install a drainage system to maintain the excellent appeal of your garden and make it safer for everyone.\nKeeping the plants healthy\nDrainage systems ensure the soil has the right moisture content. The plants never have excess water. Improper drainage destroys plant roots, inhibiting their growth. Don’t let the garden rot. Hire specialists to install drainage systems.\nCollects water for use during dry weather\nThe rainwater collected in drain wells can be used to water your garden during dry weather. It helps save your water usage and reduce your water bill.\nEnsures proper soil aeration\nStanding water chocks plants and crops. The drainage systems eliminate excess water and ensure oxygen reaches the roots for the healthy growth of plants.\nPrepare the garden soil properly to foster healthy plant growth. Regardless of the plants you put, make sure they have the ideal conditions necessary for healthy growth. Nutrients, moisture, and air are essential to plant growth. Oxygen must get to the roots if you don’t want the plants to wither.\nThe moisture should be ideal and not excess as it results in root rot. Ensure the garden drains properly even as you water the plants. Pay attention to the drainage to ensure there is no standing water that can affect your plants.\nProper drainage reduces the risks of soil slippage. The soil composition plays a big role in drainage. Clay soils drain poorly and tend to get water-logged. Loam soil is the best as it drains perfectly. However, the garden should be level to ensure water does not accumulate in certain areas which can affect your plants or crops.\nDrain Doctor Dublin says good landscaping ensures water flows freely, and during irrigation, there are no dry patches. Given the extent of water-clogging in your garden, you can install a drainage system to curb damage to your plants.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Welcome to Tropical Nature Inc., an award-winning and full-service interior landscape design and business plant service company based in Tampa, Florida.\nWhether you need a large and intricate landscape installation, specialized landscape design with the use of sub-irrigation technology, or business plant service, Tropical Nature is ready to serve you.\nWe invite you to take advantage of our years of plant and landscape experience, our top-notch horticultural service department, and our personalized and professional plant services.\nMany studies show that plants help reduce stress and create a feeling of well being in the workplace. So get tropical, it’s our nature!\nOur interior landscaping services include:\n- Business Plant Sales, Plant Leases, Plant Rentals\n- Business Plant Maintenance Service\n- Flowering Plant Programs\n- Replica Plants\n- Holiday Plants & Décor\n- Exterior Plant Color Bowls", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Submitted by WA Contents\nMVRDV wins competition to design new Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence campus in Heilbronn\nGermany Architecture News - Apr 06, 2023 - 11:39 2800 views\nNamed Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence, the 265,000-square-metre campus masterplan will consist of offices, laboratories, start-up innovation centre, housing, communication centre, restaurant and kindergarten.\nMVRDV has designed the new campus to not only offer an attractive place to work, but also to be a destination triggering curiousity for its visitors.\nAccording to the firm, the AI campus will allow to witness the development of world-changing technologies first hand, while interacting with the people behind their creation, and learning about the intentions behind their work.\nDrawn on a circular layout, thanks to its shape, the Ipai Campus aims to be \"instantly recognisable, serving as a branding tool that raises its profile worldwide – even being visible in satellite photos.\"\nWhile the circular plan remains recognisable, the design aims to position the campus as a world-leading site for the development of AI technologies.\n\"With their desire to create a campus prestigious enough to compete with world-renowned tech hubs from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen, MVRDV’s design needed a bold, recognisable gesture.\"\nBased on these reasons, the studio inscribed each of the buildings in different geometry that brings their own identity associated with their programme.\nA 1.2-kilometre-long path wraps around the campus, animating the campus with a sprint track, skate park, tribune, and viewpoints to the surroundings.\nInside the platonic shape, the masterplan is conceived as simple, flexible, and sustainable.\nThe campus has two off-centre axes that define the plan: a historical Roman path that provides the main north-south route, and the sport and health corridor that places a series of outdoor spaces in the east-west direction.\nMVRDV designs most of the buildings in simple rectangular forms that are modular and have a height of 27 metres, enabling an efficient construction with modular grids and bio-based materials.\nAt the heart of the plan, there will be a number of \"specials\" standing out from the crowd, proposing unique typologies, iconic forms, and taller structures marking the campus skyline.\nThe Communications Centre, making the most impactful of these, is a round tower that sits on the central plaza at the heart of the plan and acts as a point of contact for the public to interact with the work of the campus.\nThe circular-shaped Communications Centre will offer space for events, exhibitions, conferences, a visitor centre, and a training centre.\nThe programming of these spaces, which aims to entice the public to interact with AI, was conceived in cooperation with Berlin-based experts for placemaking Realace.\n\"The developments we have seen recently in the field of AI demand the attention of people from all walks of life, and with this design we create a compact campus for this to happen,\" said MVRDV founding partner Jacob van Rijs.\n\"The striking form of the campus can help to propel it to an international stage, attracting world-class talent.\"\n\"Meanwhile, the welcoming and engaging atmosphere, even the recognisable appearance, make this place a destination where people can engage in the future of this technology,\" Van Rijs added.\n\"Ethically responsible AI\"\nEthical values and legal frameworks are still among the topics discussed for artificial intelligence. According to Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, the campus will play a key role worldwide, especially \"in the commercialisation of ethically responsible AI.\"\n“Innovation needs space – space for networking, cooperation, and creativity,\" said Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, the Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg.\n\"I am deeply impressed by how spectacularly the architects have implemented this vision.\"\n\"The Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence will make a decisive contribution so that Baden-Württemberg can play a leading role worldwide in the commercialisation of ethically responsible AI,\" Hoffmeister-Kraut added.\nSince the campus has a compact form, it leaves a large portion of the overall site available to intensify this location’s existing natural features. The landscape of the campus is designed by a parametric landscape design by LOLA Landscape Architects.\n\"As a result, a part of Heilbronn that is currently grassland will see the growth of forests, orchards, and meadows, which will serve as test-beds for biodiversity-and agriculture-related AI tech.\nMVRDV stated that these natural elements of the design will contribute significantly to the amount of carbon stored as part of the overall masterplan. Therefore it will help reduce the carbon footprint of the campus.\nThe firm added that \"during operation, the energy consumption of the campus will be around 80 per cent lower than a typical campus of the same size.\"\nThe buildings will have bio-climatic façades and equipped with energy-efficient building services that help to minimise the energy required to run the campus.\nRenewable energy will be produced locally through wind turbines and solar panels and stored using batteries and ground-based heat and cold storage.\nConsidering the carbon stored by the design’s reforestation of the landscape and the embodied carbon in the buildings themselves, the AI campus is therefore projected to be 100 per cent carbon-neutral over the course of its lifespan.\nPlug and Play\nMVRDV recently completed a wholesale market with undulating, landscaped and publicly accessible roof in Tainan. The firm also released design for Wuhan Library, featuring a canyon of books shaped through a series of stepped terraces.\nProject name: Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence\nLocation: Heilbronn, Germany\nClient: Ipai Consortium (Dieter Schwarz Foundation, Municipality of Heilbronn, Schwarz Group)\nSize and Programme: 265,000 m2 campus masterplan (offices, laboratories, start-up innovation centre, housing, communication centre, restaurant, kindergarten)\nFounding Partner in charge: Jacob van Rijs\nDirectors: Enno Zuidema, Sven Thorissen\nDesign Team: Koch, Maria Cirrincione, Klaas Hofman, Chun Hoi Hui, Marta Iglesias Rando, Nikos Margaritis, Pietro Marziali, Carolina Geise, Katarina Jovic, Anastasia Voutsa, Aleksandra Domian, Bartosz Kobylakiewicz, Dirco Kok, Hanie Norouzzadeh, Loes Bekkers, Luisa Correa de Oliveira, Petar Kukec, Jasmin Dieterle-Proesel, Josua Hefti, Marta Janowska, Ruben Epping, Zhijia Xiong\nMVRDV Climate: Arjen Ketting, Kristina Knauf\nVisualisations: Antonio Luca Coco, Angelo LaDelfa, Luana La Martina, Marco Fabri, Luis Moreno Perona, Ciprian Buzdugan\nStrategy and Development: Lennaart Sirag.\nLandscape: LOLA Landscape Architects\nMobility, sustainability, and structural engineering: Thornton Tomasetti\nBiodiveristy: Studio Animal-Aided Design\nPlacemaking: REALACE GmbH\nNoise control: Peutz Consult GmbH\nFire protection: Gruner Deutschland GmbH\nModels: Made by Mistake\nAll renderings © MVRDV.\nSite plan © MVRDV & LOLA.\nModel photos © Ivo Haarman.\n> via MVRDV", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Willows are generally fast-growing trees which thrive in a damp. Plant from October to March. The best garden willows are:\nSalix alba (white willow), 15 to 80 ft., an attractive native tree; makes a large specimen but can be severely pollarded.\nS. vitellina britzensis, grown for its remarkable bright red young shoots, which are very conspicuous in winter. Prune hard each year to keep it low and to produce the best colour on the new growths, or pollard when it is full grown.\nS. v. pendula (a weeping willow), 65 ft., looks at its best beside a pool.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Do It Yourself Landscaping Borders\nUsing landscaping borders as a part of your design creates a clean look and defined lines between areas. There are a multitude of materials you can use to create a landscaping border. The one you choose will depend on the look you wish to create, your level of do-it-yourself skills and, in some cases, your budget.\nSometimes, the best landscaping border is the one that blends into the background and lets the plants take center stage. Metal borders are similar to the plastic variety but without the obvious, large bulge at the top of the edging. Instead the metal border’s top sits a scant 1/2 inch above the ground to maintain separation between grass and soil, with the ground creating a clean, but effective, division between your lawn and the garden area. Aluminum is the metal of choice because of how lightweight it is, but steel will also work.\nUsing pavers as a landscaping border creates a classic look and an effective division between your lawn and plants. While the low profile of a metal border can be appealing, its slim profile puts little distance between your precious flowers and the lawnmower. With a wider paver border, you put valuable space between those sharp blades and the plants you’ve worked so hard to grow. The most common medium for pavers is brick or stone. You’ll need to prep the area by laying sand and landscaping fabric first, but a well-laid paver border can last for years to come and can be customized to the width and height you want.\nUsed Wine Bottles\nNow, more than ever, people are looking to take items they would otherwise throw in the trash or recycle bin and turn it into something beautiful or handy -- or both. Empty wine bottles, turned upside down and buried into the soil, make an eye-catching landscaping border. You’ll need to remove the labels from the bottles first, then dig a trench 12 to 18 inches wide and 6 to 8 inches deep in the area you want to create your landscaping border. Stick the bottles into the trench, opening end down, in a side-by-side pattern. Fill in around the bottles with soil and tamp the soil down until the bottles are secure.\nAdd a touch of whimsy to your garden by using old plates as a landscaping border. Whether you have an old set sitting around the house or you collect vintage plates from thrift stores and garage sales, a plethora of plates used as a border puts the “fun” in functional. Use a mixture of old, mismatched china plates to accent a traditional English garden, or a more modern-styled plate for a contemporary flower bed. To install your plate border simply dig a trench half as deep as your plates and wide enough to sit the plates inside. As you set a plate into the trench fill around it with soil, tamping it down until the plate is firmly secure.\nSophia Darby is a former professional hairstylist who has spent the last six years writing hair-related articles for both online and print publications. Her work has appeared in Celebrity Hairstyles Magazine, as well as multiple websites.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Just past puberty!\nOut-of-control! The yard is not bordered correctly, is rather overgrown in places and lacks a Zen quality that is desperately desired. Please offer any advice and suggestions. I love working in the yard and am ready to get dirty!\nWe have a deep backyard that is fenced in with modern material, as well as vines, vines, vines! Many perennials grow in the garden and along the garage/fence. There is a giant Tulip tree just north of the garage, which blooms beautifully. A mammoth bush, which has grown into a tree, adds shade and charm to the deep portion of the yard. There are wild roses and wild raspberries in various places along the perimeter. Last year, I referred to the yard as \"The Jungle\", but now it's definitely more tame. Yeah right!\n4 of 8: Back door with an excavated cement paved patio? (There were so many leaves and dirt covering up this beautiful masterpiece...blah!)\n5 of 8: Base of the monstrous bush in back of the yard, which, if paved around it, holds a possible charm quality :) The bare areas used to be infested with a Jungle!!!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "As a special Christmas treat I thought I would give you an extra blog piece. This is a guest blog by Julien de Bosdari of Ashridge Nurseries, a mail order plant nursery, specialising in hedging, trees, fruit, roses & shrubs. Julien has written about something close to all our hearts here at the garden, how to attract bees to your garden by planting fruit tree and which might be the best trees for your garden. Sit back, relax and enjoy.\nThe best fruit trees to attract bees and how to plant them effectively\nBees are not only a beautiful addition to any garden but a welcome and necessary one. The role they play in the environment as pollinators make them fascinating little creatures. We need bees and other useful insects and pollinators to produce colourful garden displays and tasty fruit.\nPlanting fruit trees not only gives you homegrown food but also provides a natural habitat and food source for wildlife. Pollinators, particularly honeybees, love fruit trees so think about adding some new fruit trees to your garden to help its ecosystem.\nThe best fruit trees to attract bees\nBee-friendly fruit trees are a great addition to your outdoor space which both you and the bees are sure to love. Avoid using pesticides if you can as bees are very susceptible to them and can cause damage to the species.\nApple and cherry trees\nDuring the warm, summer months apple and cherry trees are a fantastic choice for attracting bees. The majority of varieties perform well during the hotter weather and will keep bees interested during the earlier part of the growing season. Cherry trees, in particular, make for a brilliant addition as they are usually quite large with lots of flower buds, attracting a large number of bees.\nPeaches, plums and nectarines\nTo keep bees busy all year round, planting fruit trees that bloom and fruit at different times help to provide a more sustainable source of food. You’re also more likely to receive visits from a variety of bees as they can eat and be active at different times. Plum trees tend to bloom in late winter to early spring with fruit ripening from early May all the way through to September. Nectarine and peach trees tend to flower early in the year with fruit being ready in July for early varieties. Later varieties will see fruit produced through August and early September.\nPlant bee-friendly plants\nWhen you’re thinking about planting a fruit tree, you need to think about cross-pollination. Some fruit trees require a pollination partner to produce fruit so this needs to be a consideration. If you’re not sure where to start, this fruit tree pollination checker tool will help you find the perfect cross-pollination partner for your fruit tree.\nTo attract more bees and encourage pollination, grow some bee-friendly and colourful plants. Planting flowers and shrubs that blossom at different times will keep bees interested throughout the seasons. Bee-friendly plants include hyacinths, crocus and asters.\nHow to plant a fruit tree effectively\nNow, you’ve chosen your fruit tree and are ready to plant it. When buying the tree, they can be bought in either a container or bare-rooted. For both types, look for roots that have well-developed fibrous roots and show no sign of disease.\nHow to prepare the fruit tree\nBare-root trees can be planted from late autumn to early winter, be sure to soak the roots before planting. Avoid planting the tree during a frost. With container-grown trees, they can be planted at any time of the year. Again, avoid planting during a frost or when the soil is very dry or wet.\nPlanting the fruit tree\nThink about the positioning and growing conditions you have available for your fruit tree. A sunny yet sheltered position is ideal and can help maximise the time your fruit has to ripen. If you’re planting a container-grown tree, water the container thoroughly and leave to soak for an hour or so.\nNext, dig a hole a third wider than the roots and the same depth. Insert both the tree and the stake. Try and dig the hole on the same day as planting so that it doesn’t get filled up with rainwater. Fill the hole in with soil and shape into a small bowl at the base, attaching the tree to the stake.\nWatch – How to plant a fruit tree:\nMaintenance and aftercare\nAfter planting, apply water and mulch around the base of the tree. Make sure you keep any grass or similar vegetation away from the base. If you’re planting in the spring and the ground is dry, water with a large bucket of water.\nThe first spring is a key time for your new tree. Remove any weeds that could stop your new tree establishing. Don’t use herbicides on a young tree, instead make sure the mulch you use is dense and prevents weeds from growing near it. Always be sure to follow your trees planting and aftercare instructions when choosing a fruit tree.\nJulien de Bosdari of Ashridge Nurseries, December 2018", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Fertilising the garden this winter\nGone are the glory days of summer to the now dreary days of winter. You don’t need to be on active garden duty, but there are some winter chores you need to do to prepare your garden for spring.\nFertilising the Garden\nIt’ll soon be time to plant fruit trees and roses. You can prepare holes and add manure, such as sheep pellets, cow or horse manure for these woody plants to develop a deep root system and plentiful fruit and blooms. Next, you want to remove an inch of mulch from your gardens to allow sunlight to penetrate through and warm up the soil for spring planting.\nIf you have poorly drained soils, you want to add gypsum to your garden. Gypsum binds up soil particles together allowing air to help evaporate excess water. Gypsum also helps open up the soil to drain away water.\nThe Magic of Potash Fertiliser\nPotassium, also known as potash, is a macronutrient that every plant needs in winter to protect plants from fungal diseases and rot. Your lawn also needs potash in late winter for a quick green-up in spring. Potash enables fruit and vegetables to develop larger crops, it produces abundant flowers and increases plants’ overall health. Potash works in the lawn, too, helping yard grass develop resistance to diseases as well as it improves your lawn grass’s ability to survive drought and heat stress.\nBefore applying potash to your gardens, test your soil’s pH as well as the macronutrients’ levels. Your acid-loving plants, such as azalea, hydrangea, and rhododendrons don’t like alkaline soils. So, don’t add potash to beds with these shrubs because it’ll make the soil more alkaline.\nAlso, if you have sufficient amounts of potash in your lawn and gardens, you don’t need to add more. Potash turns to salt when it’s in abundance and will damage plants. Finally, if you have sandy soil, you can add potassium to it. However, you’ll also need to add leaf litter and other soil amendments to help with drainage and soil health.\nYou get potash from the following fertilisers:\n- Animal waste, such as cow and horse manure as well as sheep pellets\n- Wood ash added to your compost also improves potash levels.\nFertilising Your Lawn\nYou should fertilise your lawn in late fall to prepare it for winter or in late winter to get grass to green up quickly come spring. Liquid fertiliser brings the fastest results. Your fertiliser should be high in nitrogen and potassium to give your lawn grass a good start.\nAdd liquid fertiliser to your watering can and mix with water. Sprinkle it over your grass. You can also use granulated nutrients, but you’ll still need to water your lawn afterward to activate it. Since lawn grass grows best in sweet soil with low acidity, make sure you add lime a few weeks after you’re finished feeding your lawn with fertiliser.\nIn winter, you don’t have as many gardening and lawn chores to complete. However, there are still some necessary things to finish before spring’s arrival in September. If you need a bit of extra help with fertilising, the team at Crewcut will be happy to help this winter.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Allied Outdoor Solutions is an outdoor living company serving clients in Austin and the surrounding areas. It handles remodeling projects such as patios, outdoor kitchens, shade structures, and pool decks. The firm also handles driveways, pavers, and hardscapes. In its 10 years of serving the community, the firm has completed over 18,000 projects. Its president, Drew Williams, has extensive experience in the construction industry, including concrete and home construction. Additionally, Allied Outdoor Solutions is accredited by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute as its certified installer.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Star Flower Orion Illicium is a perennial evergreen shrub with unique star-shaped white flowers. It is also called Star Anise. The name comes from the Latin word for \"allure\". The foliage is green with a lighter green back. The plant grows 10 – 15 feet tall and can spread 6 – 10 feet wide. It is native to the southeastern United States. Try using this plant as an alternative to boxwoods and hollies. The flowers will bloom heavily in the spring and will also rebloom in the late summer. Star Flower Orion Illicium performs best when planted in the full sun to part shade. This plant is a rapid grower and needs to be pruned or it can easily outgrow its space. It can be clipped back into a hedge. This variety is fairly new and you will most likely start seeing it in the spring. There is also another variety named Star Flower Scorpio Illicium which has red flowers. Pollinators especially butterflies are attracted to this flower. It is shade tolerant and deer resistant. It is hardy for zones 6 – 9.\nPhotos courtesy of Star Roses and Plants (Ball Seed).", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Provide the right urban lighting to create a city in which people love to live.\nDesigning attractive spaces where people want to spend time is simple thanks to the OYO urban LED luminaire. With its modern and refined curves, this outdoor lighting solution helps create a unique identity by day and by night.\nPerfectly suited to lighting urban roads, narrow or residential streets, car parks or even squares and bike paths, OYO creates comfortable and safe environments that encourage social activity, for healthier and more enjoyable moments.\nThis highly-efficient decorative urban light post is also connected-ready for your future Smart City requirements.\n- Appealing design by Michel Tortel\n- Make your city unique at night\n- Save time on installation\n- More than just a beautiful luminaire\nThe elegant and robust design of the OYO is perfectly suited for urban lighting. The renowned French designer, Michel Tortel, drew its refined and subtle shapes.\nWith its arched design on two refined supports and a waved embellishment plate, this decorative luminaire brings a contemporary touch of elegance to the city.\nThis LED luminaire perfectly integrates urban areas, from residential streets, squares, narrow or urban roads to bike paths or car parks.\nThe OYO urban light post is the ideal solution for differentiating your town or city, thanks to its modern and sophisticated design. Not only does it contribute to enhancing and creating a strong nocturnal identity for cities, it can also significantly reduce the energy bill.\nWith OYO, help people find their way and increase safety to create a city that pedestrians, cyclists and drivers love to live in!\nThe installation of some luminaires can be challenging and lead to frustration and wasted time. The OYO facilitates installation, as it is supplied with a pre-fitted cable. It only requires a simple electrical connection and securing 6 screws on the pole.\nThis quick installation saves considerable time and money to mount more luminaires in a day.\nMore than just an aesthetic solution for urban lighting, OYO is equally impressive through its high performance and energy savings.\nBased on the proven LensoFlex® photometrical engines, it offers a wide range of light distributions to provide a harmonious compromise between safety, comfort and energy efficiency for various environments.\nAs the most versatile urban decorative luminaire, OYO provides both asymmetrical and symmetrical light distributions. It relies on the flexibility and performance of the LensoFlex® photometrical engines to offer a wide range of solutions that meet the challenges of the various applications in a city landscape.\nMore than an elegant luminaire, OYO is a connected-ready urban lighting solution available with various control and sensor options to achieve maximum performance from your lighting networks and create attractive spaces where people feel safe and comfortable.\nSustainability focuses on meeting today’s needs without compromising those of future generations. In addition to its recyclable components, OYO contributes to a circular economy by considerably reducing energy consumption.\nSurge protection (kV)\nAssociated control system(s)\nLuminaire output flux (lm)\nPower consumption (W)\nLuminaire efficacy - up to (lm/W)\nHousing and finish\nDimension and mounting\nDimensions and mounting\nAxBxC (mm | inch)\nWeight (kg | lbs)\nOYO is available with a series of dimming options:\n• Custom dimming profile\n• Remote management\nAs an option, this luminaire can be equipped with a NEMA 7-pins or a Zhaga socket for your future smart city requirements.\nInstallation and Maintenance\nDesigned as a post-top luminaire, OYO has a slip-over fixation that can be installed on a Ø60mm with a 80mm long spigot. As an option, a PIR sensor can also be fixed on the mounting part.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "This 1″-6″ high native succulent groundcover is decorated with pink flowers every afternoon during warm weather. It grows naturally at the edges of salt marshes, where it gets flooded during spring tides and in slacks in sand dunes. Therefore it is tolerant of salt wind, periodic salt flooding and extremely dry soils. Some time ago, I had been harvesting the branch tips to cook with eggs like verdolago (purslane in Spanish). I was horrified when I realized I was eating the wrong plant but relieved when I found out that Sea Purslane is harvested for food In many parts of the world as well. Where deer browsing is heavy, protect it by interplanting it with Opuntia, Sporobolus viriginica, Paspalum vaginatum, Spartina patens or Eragrostis elliottii. Since it does not need salt water, nor hardly any water at all, it makes a nice plant for a hanging basket. Branches may die back during cold weather but it will where flush back once warm weather returns.\n|Dimensions||7 x 7 x 11 in|", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Complex garden plan - GardenPuzzle - online garden planning tool\nImage result for natural garden design layout\nRock Garden Ideas To Implement In Your Backyard\nThe Urban Domestic Diva: GARDENING: Garden plan a week, Week 2, Three Seasons of Beauty\nVaried materials and curves of garden paths and patios add interest in a small backyard.\nCurvilinear Preliminary Design by www.lisaorgler.com\nJapanese garden \"1 green tea please!\" KB #paysagement\nStone basin & Japanese maple in autumn foliage, Ritsurin Park, Takamatsu, Japan.\nAsymmetrical Balance: use the rock's size, veining, & shape to determine placement", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "- Wall Decoration fuchsia\n- Blank ballots to dark wood meet\n- Dining room with modern wooden furniture\n- Apartment Renovation – Penthouse in London gets a modern look\n- White simply\n- Contemporary shelf design inspired by the basic structures in nature\n- 18 ideas for kitchen equipment for every taste\n- Interesting project for wall clock design from spandex and lycra\n- Table on wheels\nBalcony privacy screen with vertical garden – Effective and inexpensive\nA vertical garden looks perfect everywhere! Especially, green walls can be used as an effective balcony privacy screen to keep your place apart from your neighbors. From a small garden with herbs, on a vertical wall with vegetables, to large botanical compositions - the number of planting opportunities is fascinatingly high.\nBalcony Privacy Screen - Ideas with plants\nGreen walls and vertical gardens are expressions of the new urban life and the philosophy of sustainable living. Balcony plants provide the necessary shade and have a calming effect on people. In addition to the effect of relaxation, green walls improve the urban microclimate. Balcony privacy screen also performs safety and wind protection.\nBalcony privacy screen ensures an intimate environment on the terrace and the balcony\nGreen walls are suitable for balconies, terraces, or gardens to use for demarcation. A balcony privacy screen must, of course, correspond the taste of the owner and match the style of the house perfectly. One prefers a piece of heaven with flowering plants while another prefers creepers. On a small footprint, which is the case with the balcony, the room must be used as efficiently as possible. By the vertical garden cultivation, space optimization can be achieved.\nGreen walls - Experience nature on the balcony\nA green wall is a perfect balcony privacy screen that provides protection from the wind. Aromatic scents give a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in the fresh air. They offer good protection against the current of air and wind.\nExotic green walls and adorned balconies\nIdeas of privacy screen - Feel close to nature\nNatural fence with excellent visual quality\nVertical living wall - Enjoy the change of light and shadow\nGreen walls improve air quality\nUrban gardens - A green lung in the city\nLive green screen for balcony privacy\nGreen screens are ideal for balconies and terraces with their intimate designs\nGreen wall for privacy in the balcony\nIdeas for balcony privacy screen - Vertical gardens and green walls\nPrivacy screen for the balcony - Balcony railings/fences\nBalcony railing can be a privacy screen\nBuilding sunscreen for privacy\nUrban gardens - Green wall", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Canna Lily Banana Punch\nNo longer available this season.\nWith banana yellow blooms offset by bright green, tall foliage, this Canna Lily is sure to be a conversation-starter in your garden. Growing to be about 36-48” and blooming in mid summer until frost, plant Banana Punch in the backdrop of your garden for a unique and colorful, long-lasting statement. Canna Lilies can also be planted in large containers on the patio or porch, creating a dramatic, tropical statement. These easy-to-grow flowers are deer resistant and hardy in zones 7-10. If you receive frost, you’ll want to dig them up for the winter. This yellow-flowering variety looks gorgeous on its own or paired with red and white varieties.\nZone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10\nDeer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Container Planting\nMid summer until frost", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Mulch is good for the soil, and thus good for your plants for a number of reasons. It jump-starts the useful work done by microscopic organisms (this is often referred to as microbial activity); retains moisture, thus preventing plants’ roots from drying out; and deters weeds by providing a barrier between the soil and the sun.\nMonth: May 2020\nJust because a plant is native to North America does not make it native to Long Island,” he warns. And a plant may be native, but still be an aggressive grower better suited to living in the wild than your front yard. It might be a heavy seeder, for instance.\n“I learned that after planting cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum), a member of the sunflower family,” he said, relating a decision he soon regretted. “It was like a tentacle plant! It would die to the ground every year and regrow, and then the seeds would pop up all over the place.” Marinello recommends checking Wildflower.org or the New York Flora Atlas, newyork. plantatlasusf.edu, to learn whether a plant is native to our area before planting it.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Let’s talk Idaho winters.\nThe patio furniture is tucked away. A few crinkled leaves hang limply from bare branches. The red-twig dogwoods are showcasing their skeletal structure and vibrant color. Perhaps a blanket or skiff of snow gently kisses the ground. Our attention shifts to the evergreens as they are the one reminder that life remains outside. Maybe you’ve caught yourself longingly gazing out the window, dreaming of warmer days and lush, green landscapes. But just because the plants have fallen dormant does not mean the outside activity has to.\nHardscaping is just as essential as the plants that surround it and necessary to enjoying a cohesive landscape–no matter the season. Hardscape refers to the paved and structural areas of the landscape such as patios, pergolas, driveways, paths, pools, and fireplaces. It is an important element that not only provides an extra layer of depth and texture but incorporates functionality. There are numerous ways that hardscaping can be used to increase the value of an outdoor space.\nSo again, consider Idaho winters and how much your landscape is used (or not) during the season. With the limited winter plant palette and low temperatures, it’s no wonder most people call it quits on the backyard activities. However, what if our yards were used to their fullest potential year around? Most people living in the Boise area value the outdoors regardless of the season. Hardscaping adds consistency throughout the year and adds a sense of permanence to the yard. Dreary days may be brightened with a crackling fire or stargazing may be on the agenda with a view from the hot tub.\nFunctionality is not the only benefit, either. Aesthetics really drive the desire for a beautiful space; a way to tie the landscape to the house and customize personal taste. It allows the eye a place to rest. The integration of hard materials brings harmony and cohesion to its surroundings. Metal, brick, wood, concrete, and stone are a few primary examples of materials used, and each has a place in the landscape to be enjoyed by homeowners and their company. Plus, it doesn’t get any lower maintenance than hardscape.\nSpring, summer, and even early fall all provide ideal weather for numerous outdoor activities. Winter gets trickier, but fireplaces or pits bring the warmth of heat and comfort. Hot tubs make for a fun evening of relaxation. Outdoor heaters surrounding seating or tables creates a serene outdoor oasis for meals or game nights. Spruce up the porch garden pots with some fresh greenery to give the space a seasonal facelift and fresh scents. Even the addition of lights in warm yellow tones hung on structures or dormant tree branches offer an invitation to step outside.\nWinter does not have to be a bleak and unforgiving season. Rather, its beauty in all that is should be enjoyed! Those who love spending their time outside should not have to surrender their outdoor space for the cold months or cold temperatures.\nIf you need any help, inspiration, or professional expertise please contact Franz Witte to create the hardscape oasis of your dreams! Outdoor pot designs are also available.\nBy Riley Rehberg", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "What distinguishes the courtyard of a multi-storey building from a site with a private or small apartment house? For the most part, a huge number of cars that stay overnight in the yard. And sometimes children for games are given a very small area of the public territory, and under the beds and other plantings there is no place left. Organize sabotage in the form of deflated wheels and scratches on the hood for this is not necessary, it is enough to ensure the gardening of the yard in the place where cars usually stand. Someone will say that this will not become an obstacle to parking, but we do not want anyone to interfere in anything. Let them put cars on the lawn, and we will take care that nothing happens with the lawn.\n. How can we protect the lawn from car protectors? Only by applying a lawn grate when creating it. It is made in the form of small cells( the dimensions differ depending on the material of the grid, there are up to 85 mi\nThere are lawn grills made of concrete, plastic, the latter can be either ordinary, requiring the creation of a carrier layer, or made using technology Tte. In the latter case, the grid, which has a powerful system of horizontal connection, does not need a bearing mineral layer and serves as a drainage system.\nIt is best to lay lawn grills in separate areas. The fact is that after falling asleep in the soil, sowing seeds and watering them, it is necessary to wait for up to three weeks until the grass on the lawn grows and gets stronger. It is logical that motorists will not wait for such a long time if they put all the part of the yard immediately under the parking lot. Therefore, we begin to lay the bars in the square for no more than parking two cars, that is, about 22.5 square meters. The technology of laying is simple: only gratings of ТТЕ are laid directly on the fertile soil, and ordinary ones require lifting the soil to a depth of up to 15 centimeters, after which fine rubble is laid over the whole area, and a geotextile canvas is laid over it. The next layer is sand, which is carefully tamped. And in the end put in an even array of lawn grills, which are filled with a recently removed layer of soil. We water, plant seeds of lawn grass, water again. Now, with regular watering, the lawn will completely form in 3 weeks , after which it will be possible to proceed to the next section. Each sector of the lawn grate is best limited to curb stones to exclude leaching of the soil.\nIf you became a happy owner of a land plot in nature, do not turn it into a piece of the city, such a familiar and such( for someone) cozy. Think about your health and the happiness of your children, whom today a trip to the bosom of nature seems like an extraordinary adventure. Make them all( and their own, too) life. And for this you do not need to limit yourself to the benefits of civilization, you just need to preserve the primordial nature of your site, and if necessary, improve it, contributing to the gardening of the yard area.\nFirst of all, delineate the notion of weeds and wildflowers. It's nice to have a small lawn with camomiles and bells on your site. But when the thistle and the quinoa are everywhere, this, of course, is worthless. Therefore, to begin landscaping should begin with the replacement of weeds by a neat lawn, roll or seed, is not important. By the way, roll lawn is not as fast as sowing seeds of , but, on the other hand, care for grass grown from seeds planted with love is much more pleasant for the soul.\nPlanting of hedges and tree seedlings passes the same way, no matter where it is - in the courtyard of an apartment building or on a private plot of land. The only difference is that the country plot can be planted entirely, using both the vertical landscaping of the territory without restrictions and planting a hedge to divide the garden into certain zones( coniferous grove, orchard, berry plot).In the courtyard of the apartment building, you should find a place for a playground, and sometimes for parking cars, and for playing ball and badminton, and for rollerblading or biking. As for the parking lot, we have already decided, the lawn grilles will provide a beautiful green area. But the rest of the improvement and greening of the yard depends entirely on the ratio of asphalt area and free land.\nSo, on the plot of an apartment building we determine how much land is allocated for our creativity. Now you can go in two ways - strictly delineate the asphalt and green zone or vice versa, try to encroach a bit on the asphalt. In the first case it will be necessary to erect a curb along the border of the planted area, the role of which can be successfully played by a hedge and trellises with climbing plants( vertical gardening is even preferable, especially if in the form of arches).By the way, using vines, try to control their growth, especially if nearby you were planted with trees. In the second case, asphalt can be placed either concrete vases filled with earth and planted with flowers or even small shrubs, the root system of which does not develop too much, displacing the soil. You can also afford modular gardening by placing pyramids from containers with a special substrate( it can be planted as curly or simple ornamental plants) on the asphalt canvas.\nSuch landscaping of courtyard territories will create a pleasant contrast with the rest of the city and will breathe fresh air in the shade of green spaces.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Looks like grass, feels like grass.\nAt L.A. faux Grass, we offer two types of residential synthetic grass--Classic Grass and Super Grass. Both are made from state-of-the-art materials that include a rubber infill for cushioning and a crushed stone base for stability and proper drainage. The synthetic grass blades themselves look just like natural grass, with a density that is identical to the real thing.\nSo why would someone opt for residential synthetic grass over natural grass? One of the biggest reasons is water savings. At L.A. faux Grass, we regularly hear from clients who save hundreds of dollars a year on their water bill after switching to synthetic turf. We are also seeing a growth in our environmentally-conscious clientele--people who live in arid climates and want to protect the eco-system by using synthetic grass instead of resource-draining natural grass.\nIt takes a lot of water, gas-powered mowers, and fertilizer to keep a natural grass lawn looking sharp. For years, environmentally-conscious people opted for stone gardens or gravel instead of grass. But for those who have pets and/or children, a yard full of rocks is no solution. With our Classic Grass or Super Grass, you can give your family and friends a comfortable yard in which to play.\nResidential synthetic grass is perfect for play areas that see a lot of action. It is strong enough to withstand heavy foot traffic and other types of wear and tear, but soft enough for the kids and pets to roll around on. To learn more, please call us at 866-404-2121, or e-mail us at email@example.com.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Apiana Native Landscaping provides consultation, design and installation of California native habitats. We operate out of Lompoc and the surrounding cities. Please visit us online for more info/photos.\nOwner and head designer of Argia Designs, Morgan Vondrak, has over 10 years of experience in the nursery and landscape industry, including over 8 years of experience with California native plants, and an educational background in art and sculpture. Along with her extensive knowledge of plant material Morgan has also worked for several contractors in the San Diego area gaining experince in the design and installation of hardscape as well as plantings.Our design philosophy is to create beautiful and sustainable outdoor living environments that reduce our dependance on water, fertilizers, and pesticides and provide welcoming habitat for humans and wildlife alike\nArtemisia is a full service Landscape Architecture business specializing in ecologically responsible design solutions. We believe that the landscape is an extension of the building and an integral part of the surrounding environment. We strive to provide our clients with creative, functional and environmentally responsible designs that are within budget.G-3 (Green Gardens Group) certified Landscape Architect Jeremy Sison (PLA, LIc. #5664) has worked in the landscape industry since attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispowhere he graduated with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree in 2003. A San Diego County native, Jeremy has worked on numerous projects in several aspects of the Landscape Industry including, Master Planned Communities, Custom Homes, Property Renovations, Public Parks and Habitat Restoration. He has studied landscapes throughout theWestern United States, Mainland and Baja Mexico, Central and South America, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia.\nCaesara Botanical Consulting offers holistic native plant design and landscaping to clients throughout San Diego County. We are owned by a native plant botanist with a MS in Horticulture who really knows what grows here! Our company will find the plants that are right for your garden, helping you reduce water and chemical use, as well as restore the landscape piece by piece. Visit us at www.caesara.com or call 858-220-5674. Free consultation with purchase of a landscape package.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)\nA stunning plant for a medium to large pond or lake. The tall pink blooms can be seen from some distance, it is free flowering over a long period in summer.\nLittle maintenance is required. Trim to tidy but leave foliage to die back naturally to encourage winter bud formation.\nPlant in full sun between 0cm and 5cm deep.\n- Flowering period: July to September\n- Mature height: 120cm to 180cm\n- Growth rate: medium", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "I'm buying a Christmas tree to grow in a pot year round and thinking about how I'll keep it healthy in the long run. The tree needs to be pruned to keep a height of 5 feet ( 150cm ) and I'm thinking of buying a fast growing fir. Would putting the tree in an airpot inside a decorative box work long term to promote a healthy root system?\nWell you can try it if you like, but most conifers tend not to produce a long taproot (with the exception of Pine, or Pinus varieties) so there doesn't seem to be much advantage in using an airpot. Conifers are not listed as suitable plants for growing in airpot containers. Using one won't mean you can keep it in a pot for longer anyway (see other question and answer).\nThe air pot will prevent root circling, and should encourage radial root growth, so this will make root maintenance a lot easier for you. Taking the tree out for repotting will also be much easier as you can just undo the screws to remove it from the pot when you want to prune any dead roots, and replace the soil.\nThis person has planted a noble fir in his air-pot.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Welcome to East Coast Leisure your top choice in pool and spa companies throughout Newport News, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. We help make outdoor living dreams come true with a wide selection of quality fiberglass in ground pools, sturdy above ground pools, and top brands of hot tubs.\nDo you envision your dream yard as a mecca of family activity during the warm months? A place where friends and family gather in an outdoor living space while you grill at your outdoor kitchen. East Coast Leisure can help you complete your dream yard with a full outdoor living space. If you can’t imagine how it will all come together, we provide 3D backyard design with the purchase of a pool or outdoor room.\nImagine lounging on the deck as the kids splash and play on the built in sun deck and easy exit points along your Fiberglass pool. If your yard and budget are more inclined to look for an above ground pool, know that you are providing a long lasting and sturdy option for your summer afternoons. East Coast Leisure also deals in semi in ground pools as another level of options.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "CANCELLED – Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve Demonstration Garden\nJuly 16 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am\nCANCELLED – Unfortunately, due to public health concerns we have cancelled this hike. Sign up for emails to hear about future hikes and events.\nVisit the new demonstration gardens at Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve. The Door County Land Trust’s Bay Shore Blufflands Buckthorn Blast started an initiative to show landowners how to remove and replace non-native plant hedge rows (like buckthorn and honeysuckle) with native plants. This demonstration garden showcases the possibilities of using native plants after removing invasive plants from a landscape. Learn more about adding native plants to your landscape to create an aesthetically-pleasing native braided hedge row and a pollinator garden that enhances habitat for pollinators and wildlife.\nJoin us July 16, 2020 from 9:00am to 10:30am (rain date July 17, 2020) at The Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve where Door County Land Trust, Bay Shore Property Owner’s Association, Wild Ones, and Dan Collins and Nancy Aten (Landscapes of Place) will lead us on a hike to see the transformation and explain how it was done.\nFree • Open to the Public\nThe Explore the Door program is sponsored in part by", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Originally designed in part by renowned landscape architect Thomas Church in the 1940s, Parkmerced is a 150-acre apartment community located near Lake Merced in San Francisco. Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group recently completed upgrades to the community’s central recreation area based on a design that preserves Church’s original geometric layout. Intimate barbecue and picnic areas have been incorporated next to new recreational amenities under the existing mature pine and cypress trees.\nAn existing, upgraded community garden is flanked by two volleyball and bocce courts, along with separate playgrounds for kids and toddlers. A new outdoor exercise structure and fenced dog park have been centered between the high-rise apartment buildings, and are surrounded by sweeping masses of new shrubs, ornamental grasses, and ground covers. These new plantings provide a seamless visual transition between all the new recreational amenities.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Have you ever tried to plant grass seed in your yard, only to have little to no success? Here are the top five tips on planting grass seed.\n1. Loosen the Soil.\nLoosening the soil will allow the grass seeds to get find clear access to the nutrients deeper in the soil. If tilling the soil is too much labor for you, try spreading a bit of topsoil on top of the area you want to plant.\n2. Spread Fertilizer.\nUsing fertilizer at the beginning of your planting will give the seeds a boost and better facilitate their growth. A small amount should suffice: too much and the seeds won’t be able to get a hold on the soil beneath. Once the process has begun, you can spread some compost once in a while, and even leave grass clippings behind, to add to the nutritional pool available for you grass.\n3. Spread the Seed.\nIt’s suggested that you use quality seed, in order to ensure the success of your project. Using grass seed of a poor quality will doom your project before it even really begins. Once you’re ready to lay the seed, spread it evenly over the area. You don’t want to have too much density, because the new plants will have to compete with each other for resources. The back of the bag of seed should provide details and illustrations about the optimal density.\nOnce you have your lawn seeded, you can begin the process of caring for the grass. Water often, to ensure that the first inch or so of soil remains moist. Avoid creating pools, however; watering too frequently can drown your new grass seed or even wash it away.\nBefore your grass is old enough to mow, make sure to pluck weeds to prevent the competition from killing your grass. This is most crucial in the beginning, and once your lawn is well established, feel free to let your preferences guide you. Some homeowners regard dandelions as pests, while otherwise enjoy their presence. Regardless, pull any weeds that appear before your grass reaches typical mowing height.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time.\nThis article has been viewed 69,218 times.\nJapanese blood grass (Imperata cylindrica) is a beautiful plant with shoots of red amidst the green. It grows about 50cm/ 18\" in height and has sword-shaped leaves that emerge green and then turn red during summer, deepening to a darker crimson in autumn. It is a perennial plant grown for its ornamental foliage.\n1Prepare well-drained soil where you would like to grow the grass. Moisten it - the plant loves moist, wet soil provided it is always well-drained. This grass is happy in full sun or part shade.\n2Plant. Be sure not to crowd it out with other plants, to allow it to spread well. Plant about 30 centimeter (11.8 in) - 45 centimeter (17.7 in) / 12\" - 18\" apart.\n3Consider ways to arrange it. Japanese blood grass looks excellent edging garden beds or paths. It also works well next to ponds, water features and streams. If you want it to be a feature, tone down the plants around it; if it is to serve as a backdrop, plant a lot of blood grass together.\n4Plant where sun will highlight the colours. It looks it most brilliant when the sun is able to back light it. Watch places in your garden for a week to work out where this will happen regularly.\n5Keep watered and well drained. Don't over-water. Apart from that, it does not need much maintenance attention.\n6Divide well-established clumps if you wish to move it to other parts of the garden. Healthy, vibrantly growing clumps can be divided and planted elsewhere in the garden during spring, as needed.Advertisement\nQuestionDo I need to prune this shrub in fall or the fall or spring?Community AnswerIt is best to prune in the fall but it can also be pruned in the early spring as well.\nQuestionWhen do I plant Japanese blood grasses?Community AnswerA month after the middle of winter, since they will sprout during spring.\nQuestionIs Japanese blood grass frost hardy?Community AnswerYes it is (Zone 5-9). We live in upper Michigan. Our clump of the Red Baron is a hardy, slow growing and very attractive addition to our landscape.\nThis grass is said to be deer-resistant; only really hungry deer will munch it. X Research source\nJapanese blood grass works well in Japanese themed gardens and makes a nice addition to bonsai features.\nThis plant will behave as a deciduous plant in cooler climates but will stay colourful in warmer climates.\nThings You'll Need\n- Japanese blood grass\n- Garden bed area\n- Digging implements\nAbout this article\nReader Success Stories\n\"This is great! I could just look and search everything here!\"", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "HempFlax Tree Discs\nHempFlax’s tree discs are made from 100% natural hemp fibres. There are no chemical additives or processes of any kind involved in the production process. This natural product insulates plants and their roots against cold and frost and suppresses dehydration of the soil. A fully degradable agent against weeds and moss that decays slowly and releases its valuable organic nutrients to the soil and the plant in the process.\nYour contact for all horticulture-related matters!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Throughout winter, when the majority of gardens look bare, an evergreen hedge creates a year-round structured look. Hedges used in contemporary gardens can be used to reinforce a home’s architectural lines, providing a crisp defined look. While also complementing a heritage home’s aesthetic. We can work with you to develop a landscaping design to find the perfect hedging solution to enhance your home further.\nThe best time to plant your hedges depends on the type of hedge you have; Evergreen and semi-evergreen or deciduous.\nEvergreens, are a fantastic choice if you are looking at having a green garden colour scheme all year round. Smaller hedge plants are suitable for garden edging as they usually reach about 60m high and are cheap and easy to establish. Larger plants need more maintenance and tend to be in a higher price bracket.\nWe promise to work with you to create a hedge garden design that will best suit your home as well as recommend a wide variety of plants that will best compliment your landscaping.\nOur experienced gardeners are specialists in hedging. Let us take the hard work out of maintaining your hedges and give us a call today on 0407 304 977 to organise your free quote!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Jobs to do this month\nStop weeds from seeding by pulling them out, smothering them with mulch or spraying with low-toxic weedicide. Feed soil with rich organic matter and some blood and bone.\nFlowers and Shrubs\nPlant perennials and evergreens. Prune hedge plants. Prepare bulb beds by digging in old compost and some bulb fertiliser. Sow sweet peas next to a sunny fence on St Patrick’s Day (17 March). Take leaf cuttings of African violets and begonias. Deadhead flowering shrubs and prune if necessary.\nFruit trees and vegetables\nTurn green manure crops before they start to flower. After harvest, cut back long unwanted shoots on deciduous fruit trees. Remove crowded growth and open up the centre of the tree.\nThicken up tired lawns with a quality lawn repair packs or fast-germinating grass blend. Apply slow acting organic fertiliser. Spray lawn grubs with Baythroid which won’t harm earthworms.\nWhat to sow this month\nAgeratum, alyssum, calendula, Canterbury bells, cineraria, corn flower, cyclamen, delphinium, dianthus, hollyhock, honesty, impatiens, liniaria, lobelia, marigold, nigella, pansy, polyanthus, primulas Poppy Iceland, portulaca, saponaria, snapdragon, stock, strawflower, sunflower, sweet pea, verbena, wallflower.\nBeans, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onion, parsnip, peas, potato, radish, shallots, spinach, silver beet, spring onion, tomatoes, turnip, zucchini\nDill, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, Italian parsley and coriander\nBirth flowers for March\nTraditional - Daffodils\nRebirth, new beginnings, respect, regard and unrequited love.\nDaffodils, one of the oldest plants in recorded history, originated within the Mediterranean region and were cultivated by both the ancient Greeks and Romans.\nAvoid taking a single flower into the house as it will bring bad luck so always have a bunch to ensure happiness.\nAustralian - Native rhododendron\nRed, funnel-shaped flowers and glossy dark green leaves.\nComes from a very small area of north-east Queensland so must have part shade and shelter.\nQuote of the month\n“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower” Albert Camus", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Seattle, WA 98106\nLongfellow Creek Watershed Walk\nWhen: Saturday, November 16th, 10 am to noon\nWhere: Meet at corner of 26th Ave SW and SW Yancy Street (1 block west of Delridge, 1 block south of Andover) – Bus stop at Delridge & Andover for Metro Routes 50, 120, and 125; nearby signs/trees for locking up bikes, parking available along 26th Ave SW and SW Andover Street.\nWhat: Join Sustainable West Seattle for an urban hike through one of Seattle’s most beautiful watershed environments. You are invited on a hike through one of Seattle’s most beautiful watershed environments – Longfellow Creek. This walk will demonstrate how Seattle residents’ everyday activities can impact the natural environment in their own backyards, and what everyone can do to help preserve the health of our urban watersheds. Feet First Walking Ambassadors Bryan Fiedorczyk and Timothy Lowry will lead an urban hike through the Longfellow Creek Watershed. The creek drains almost 3000 acres of West Seattle and is one of only four waterways left in Seattle that flows freely year-round. This family-friendly walk is estimated to be between 2 to 3 miles at a slow to moderate pace.\nWhile walking the Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail, you will see wetlands, native meadows, conifer forests, a beaver dam and large-scale public art installations. Along the trail there will be examples of areas highly modified by development, the effects of runoff from rain and stormwater, restoration efforts, and sites featuring low impact development and green infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens.\nWe’ll start at trailhead northeast of Dragonfly Pavilion and follow the trail south across the Salmon Bone bridge, and down 26th Ave SW past Greg Davis Park and the Brandon Street Natural Area (King Conservation District highlights of restoration/volunteer efforts) towards the Delridge Natural Area (Delridge & Graham). We’ll turn around after about an hour of walking – at Juneau, we’ll follow 25th Ave SW north past a cluster of residential rain gardens near Brandon through Delridge Playfield and back along the trail to the starting point.\nThe Watershed Walk is co-sponsored by Sustainable West Seattle and the King Conservation District. More details here.\n| 0 COMMENTS", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Botanical Name: Astilbe japonica 'Rheinland'\nWhat a gorgeous clear bright pink color! This small growing Astilbe can be tucked in almost anywhere to add a spot of color and texture. Creates a lovely ground cover.\n- Cheery clear bright pink flowers are hard to resist\n- Glossy bright green, fern-like foliage creates a soft, beautiful ground cover\n- Pairs beautifully with blue foliage Hostas or dark leaved Heucheras\n- Terrific addition to container gardens\n- Deer resistant\n- Blooms in summer\n- Part Sun to Shade\n- 9-12\" tall by 18\" wide; with 24\" tall flowers\n- Zone: 4 to 8\nTemporarily Out of Stock", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Invite the outdoor inside\nWith these products by Lassen literally moves outside, into nature, to enhance the terrace or balcony\nThe elegant design gives a minimalstic expression, both in and out And with Kubus Wall you can enjoy your Kubus Flowerpots directly on the wall.\nKubus Flowerpot is designed by Søren Lassen, the grandchild of famous architech Mogens Lassen. For many generations the garden has been a gahtering point in the Lassen family, which has served as an inspiration for the Kubus Flowerpots.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Invasive, exotic plants can cause big problems for native plants and animals. Biologists and other scientists now commonly refer to invasions by exotic plants as one of the most serious problems facing native plant and wildlife populations in the United States. But how do these invasions occur?\nFirst, let’s be clear about what is a native plant and what isn’t.\nThe native flowering dogwood produces fruits eaten by wildlife.\nNative Plants are defined as any plants that occurred in North America before European settlement.\nExotic Plants, or non-native plants, are those not originally located in North America or in a specific region, like North Carolina. In North Carolina, there are many exotic plants from Asia or western Europe because these regions have similar climates and environmental conditions to those found in the state.\nSericea lespedeza is an exotic plant introduced from Asia.\nNow, how did all these exotic plants get here? While some exotics have ended up here accidentally, we brought most of them here ourselves, on purpose. Many exotic species were brought here for use as ornamental, lawn, and garden plants. They were chosen for their attractiveness and hardiness. Some of these exotics have been here so long that we don’t even realize they are not native. Callery 'Bradford' pear, Chinese privet, Japanese Honeysuckle, and Queen Anne’s lace have become such common sights that we tend to think of these plants as native, but they aren’t. Other plants, such as multiflora rose, bicolor lespedeza, and autumn olive were even introduced for the purpose of promoting \"wildlife habitat\". However, each introduction has proven detrimental in some ways to North Carolina's native plants and wildlife.\nNative animals favor the fruits of native serviceberries.\nNative plants are better for native wildlife. Over thousands of years, native plants and animals have evolved together. Natural checks and balances developed in the environment, reducing the chance that a single plant species will increase in number to the point where it completely dominates a plant community. Competitors, diseases, and insects control a plant's growth and dispersal throughout the native range.\nKudzu, mimosa, and other invasive plants dominate a patch of land.\nWithout natural checks, exotic plants can become invasive. The same characteristics that make many exotic plants attractive in urban landscapes – colorful berries, pest-resistance, and tolerance of harsh conditions – make them difficult to contain. Exotic plants that are attractive to birds and other wildlife are often the most invasive because animals serve as great dispersers of fruits and seeds, often moving the seeds great distances away from where the fruits were eaten. Autumn olive is an exotic plant that produces fruits favored by birds, but the plant grows and often spreads quickly where the seeds are defecated. When an exotic species becomes “naturalized,” or when that plant is able to survive, spread, and reproduce on its own, it can invade the native habitat and crowd out native species. Approximately 25% of the plants growing wild in the United States are naturalized exotics, some of which have become invasive, growing uncontrolled where native plants otherwise would occur. Native fruit-producing plants may succumb to the competition from this type of invasive exotic, thereby reducing the diversity of foods available to birds and other wildlife.\nNative plants are never invasive. The term invasive applies only to exotic plants and not to native plants; invasive implies a negative effect on native plants and animals. On the other hand, native plants that establish quickly in your garden and spread readily are more appropriately termed “aggressive”. Aggressive native plants generally are species adapted to recently disturbed sites where they establish and spread quickly but give way to other native plants within a few years.\nBirds eat Chinese privet fruits and disperse the invasive plant’s seeds.\nInvasive plants can be attractive to wildlife, but not good for them. Exotic fruits, while attractive to wildlife, may not provide the best nutrition for native wildlife. Areas covered with only a few invasive, exotic plant species can be harmful because habitats with low plant diversity are poor for wildlife. New evidence from the mid-western United States indicates birds that nest in some exotic shrubs experience poor nesting success. Lower nest height, the absence of sharp thorns on exotic plants, and different branching patterns can allow predators easier access to nests built in exotic plants.\nNot all exotic plants are invasive. There are many exotic plants that do not become invasive, and many can safely be planted in your landscape. However, it takes scientists many years or even decades to fully understand an exotic plant's potential invasiveness. New information is being gathered, and you should check with your local nature center, botanical garden, or Cooperative Extension agent to find out about a plant's invasiveness before introducing it to your property. There are a number of plants that we already know are invasive and that pose the greatest risk to the native plants and animals of North Carolina. Yet despite the growing base of knowledge related to the potential problems of exotic plants, species like sawtooth oak continue to be recommended as plantings to encourage wildlife. Until adequate information on the invasiveness of such plants exists, native alternatives should be used.\nIdentified invasive plants that you should avoid introducing into your landscape.\nBack to top", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Howdy folks, this photo is about 316 Best \\ (good Barn Architecture Nice Design #5). It is a image/jpeg and the resolution of this picture is 626 x 852. This post's file size is only 121 KB. If You want to download This post to Your laptop, you may Click here. You might also see more attachments by clicking the image below or read more at this post: Barn Architecture.\nFor decorating the Barn Architecture, the primary suggestions are to produce landscapes that are small. This miniature garden means a green area which will be with various types of plants which might be able to describe a beautiful green location and wonderful to the entrance of the home being a minuscule location. Then you can certainly additionally create a location park without any less gorgeous watch towards the area park in case you have been influenced in the town park.\nAlong with the little share you can even make sebuaha small waterfall or a tiny fountain that's employed with pure concepts, like the use of lumber like a water flushed or from the usage of rocks, where the water will be found more plainly also.\nSome beautiful plants you're able to select like trees are modest and grasses that can meet up with the property area inside the playground in front of your home. The idea that both Barn Architecture is a playground that is not always natural. This means a house yard style or design that will use additional tips, which makes a tiny share, that will be not a lot of wear crops that are green, but simply to optimize water's function and electrical energy init.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Sit back and relax on your beautiful garden terrace after a long day. Make your garden terrace your favourite corner of the world, where you and your family can relax all year long.\nChoosing the right flooring for a garden terrace is a tricky task – it has to be stable and durable, to withstand weather influences and shifts in the ground. On the other hand, comfortable and pleasant to walk and play on. Ideally, it should also be suitable for garden furniture and barbecuing. Continue reading", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The beauty of Udaipur can bewitch anyone. It spellbounds it's beholder with its scintillating aura. The royal history and the rich culture of Rajasthan throbs in Udaipur. Saheliyon Ki Badi in Udaipur is one such beauty and a great tourist attraction of Udaipur. Saheliyon Ki Hai Badi is also known as 'Garden Of The Maids Of Honours' . The garden in a beautiful site which attracts numerous tourists towards itself. The serenity of the garden will rejuvenate and intoxicate your senses and soul.\nAbout Saheliyon Ki Badi : The garden is stationed outside the city of Udaipur and is being a popular getaway for tourists and visitors. This garden was constructed by maharaja Sangram Singh ll between the years 1710 to 1734 . He constructed this garden for the 48 girls who came with his wife in their marriage. The garden is adorned in Indian and English style of architecture. One can find lush green vegetation, plants and vibrant flowers in the garden, along with alluring marble work and beautiful fountains which will make you drown in the pond of tranquillity.\nVisit Saheliyon Ki Badi to spend some quality time in a peaceful aura. There is beautiful white marbled domed fountain located in the middle of the garden surrounded by other fines made of black marble. This garden is built near the banks of the Fateh Sagar lake and quite popular among tourists from all parts of the world. The garden also owns a museum inside its arena which houses stuffed cobras which are a main attraction of the museum and the garden too.\nThe garden also houses elephants carved out of stone, and marble cenotaphs. The peaceful vibes of the marble and the serenity of garden will make you magnetized to the place. In the year 1889 Maharana Bhopal Singh ordered some imported fountains from England and set them up in the garden which are a real basic of this garden. The garden must be visited by all who visit Udaipur. This garden is main tourist spot of Udaipur Saheliyon Ki Badi.\nCall Us at +91 9810833751", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Racemes of white pea flowers up to 60cm long hang in curtains from a well trained specimen. An old, slightly later flowering Japanese selection. Very vigorous growth should be trained into a framework of branches on a wall or pergola, and then hard pruned every year to produce good flowering spurs. Either that or send it up a tree and let nature take it's course.\nThis is an archive page and this product is no longer in stock.\nIt may or may not be available again.\nPlease view our other plants here", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Mulch is an essential element for maintaining the health of your trees, plants, and landscape. It helps prevent weeds and retains the moisture in your soil. As the weather will soon begin warming up and you start heading back outside for all of your gardening activities, many applications make mulch a useful material. Give your lawn, shrubs, trees, and plants that finishing touch with mulch.\nWhen you’re shopping for mulch choosing organic varieties are a great way to invigorate any blooming flowers and brand new shrubs. Organic mulch also naturally decomposes, which is fabulous for the environment. Be careful of this variety if you’re living or working in a part of Maryland that experiences high wind gusts as organic mulch gets blown away too quickly in these conditions. Some organic mulch options are wood chips, compost, leaves, and bark.\nInorganic mulch is made with materials that aren’t natural and don’t decompose on their own over time. People usually choose this option if they’re trying to achieve a more contemporary and modern look in their landscape design. Although it doesn’t foster plant growth as well as organic mulch, it is a fantastic defense against weed infestations. Examples of inorganic mulch are chips or pieces of rubber, along with crushed gravel, landscaping material, and various types of stones.\nWhere to Mulch\nWhen it’s time to get the most out of your mulch, the most critical factor to consider is where you should apply it. Mulch does an excellent job of providing insulation in the winter and regulating the temperature of the soil in the heat of the summer. For best results, you should avoid applying more than a few inches of mulch at a time; it provides the proper amount of structure and protection without suffocating your plants. Also, your trees require about an inch or two of breathing space so as not to compromise the structure of the bark. Choose mulch delivery services from Lehnhoff’s Landscaping, and reap the benefits of mulch around your shrubs, surrounding your flower beds, and at the foot of your trees.\nMulch, Landscaping Tips And Much More From Lehnhoff’s Landscaping\nWhether you need skilled landscape design, outdoor lighting, dumpster rental, drainage solutions, or just about anything outside of your property taken care of, call the professionals at Lehnhoff’s Landscaping. We pride ourselves on our fantastic customer service, quality work, and personal touches. We can handle both small and large jobs in Baltimore and beyond and will be honored to work on your property. To get a quote and learn more about our services, contact us online or give us a call at (443) 921-5789. For pictures of our work and more lawn and home tips, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Google+.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Shows & Events\nNational Public Gardens Day\nRio Grande Botanic Garden in Albuquerque celebrates the day with talks and demonstrations on home gardening and landscape design, including earth-friendly topics such as water-wise gardening. Friday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For admissions information, see http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/admissions.html.\nNative Plant Society of New Mexico\nMore and folks are turning on to the diverse beauty of landscaping with native plants. Native Plant Society of New Mexico contains links to species checklists of plants found in various areas, photos and references. Society membership offers discounts at selected nurseries.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Remember that each season has unique challenges and requirements for maintaining your lawn. With regular maintenance, you can get healthy and vibrant grass. Proper fertilization, watering, mowing, and weed control are essential for a healthy lawn. Maintaining a lush green garden requires consistent effort and dedication, but it can be done easily with the right lawn care tips.\nExpert Lawn Care Tips\nNative plants are naturally grown in your area, so they are easily adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. They need less maintenance than non-native species. When you choose native plants for your lawn, you create an ecosystem that supports birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. These creatures rely on specific plant species for food and shelter, so including them in your garden can help support local wildlife populations.\nAnother benefit of going native is that these plants often have deep root systems, allowing them to withstand drought conditions better. They are also more disease resistant since they’ve evolved alongside local pests and diseases. So, if you want a low-maintenance lawn that benefits you and the environment, consider choosing native plant species over exotic ones.\nCheck the Soil pH\nHealthy soil is an important factor in achieving a lush green garden. And one factor that affects soil health is pH level. Soil pH tells the acidity or alkalinity of your soil, and it can greatly affect plant nutrient availability. For example, adding lime can help raise the pH levels of acidic soils, while sulfur can lower alkaline ones.\nIt’s important to note that different plants have different preferences. So before adjusting anything, research the needs of each plant to flourish. By checking and adjusting your lawn’s soil pH levels as needed, you’ll be setting yourself up for success in creating a beautiful and vibrant outdoor space.\nIn case you missed it: Best Tips to Care for the Lawn in Winter\nSunshine plays a crucial role in maintaining the lush greenery of your lawn. While plants and grass need water to survive, they also require adequate sunlight to thrive. Sunlight is vital for Photosynthesis, which helps in producing food for plants. However, knowing that too much or too little sunshine can harm your garden’s health is essential. If your lawn gets direct sunlight for extended periods, it may dry out the soil and damage the grass leading to brown patches.\nOn the other hand, if the lawn does not get enough sunshine due to shade from trees or buildings nearby, then this can lead to weak growth and poor coloration. Thus, you must monitor how much sun exposure your lawn receives throughout the day. Ideally, most lawns require at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Ensuring proper sunshine exposure through trimming trees and relocating items blocking light rays or planting shade-tolerant grass seeds like fescues will optimize plant health while avoiding excessive growth stimulation by unwanted weeds.\nBe Careful with Watering\nWatering your lawn is essential for keeping it healthy and lush green. However, being careful with watering is crucial, as too much or little water can harm your lawn. Overwatering can lead to shallow roots, which makes your lawn susceptible to disease and pests. It could also lead to uneven growth patterns in different garden parts. You should give your lawn a deep watering twice a week to avoid this.\nIn case you missed it: Best Fertilizer for Lawn Grass: Homemade, Organic, Compost, Liquid, How and When to Apply\nThis will encourage deeper root growth while preventing diseases from spreading. On the other hand, underwatering can cause grass blades to wilt and turn brown due to dehydration. Be sure not to water during peak sunlight hours as most of that water would evaporate before soaking into the soil properly. Early morning or evening are ideal times for watering because they allow enough time for absorption before evaporation occurs.\nIf you keep your lawn in the best shape possible, it’s important to stay on top of mowing. Generally, most lawns need to be mowed every 7-10 days during peak growing season. Cutting too much off at once can shock the plant. In addition to frequency and height, paying attention to mower blade sharpness is also important. Dull blades can tear rather than cut the grass blades cleanly, leading to browning and other issues.\nTake Care of the Weeds\nWeeds can be a nuisance for any lawn, decreasing the overall visual appeal of your garden. To keep your lawn free of weeds, there are some tips you should follow. It’s important always to maintain consistent mowing heights. This helps prevent sunlight from reaching weed seeds that may be present on your lawn’s surface, which ultimately inhibits their growth.\nYou can use vinegar or boiling water as an alternative to harsh chemicals. These non-toxic methods help eradicate weeds without harming other plants or wildlife. Regular maintenance is key to keeping weeds at bay. Regularly check for signs of weed growth and remove them before they become established in your lawn.\nThe most ignored aspect of lawn care is creating a defined edge around garden beds and walkways. Edging not only enhances the appearance of your lawn but also serves as a barrier to protect your plants from encroaching grass or weeds. To create edgings, use an edging tool or spade to cut along the perimeter of your garden bed. Dig down at least 2-3 inches deep for optimal results. You can then remove any excess grass or soil inside the border and add mulch or rocks for added texture.\nIn case you missed it: Top 12 Carnivorous Plants to Grow Indoors: Easy to Care and Maintain\nEdgings don’t have to be limited to straight lines either; you can get creative with curved borders that complement the natural shape of your landscape. Just maintain them regularly by trimming any overgrown edges and removing any debris. With some simple edging techniques, you can elevate your lawn’s look while keeping it healthy and well-maintained.\nAerate the soil\nAeration involves punching small holes into the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients deeper into the roots of your grass. This process helps reduce soil compaction, making it challenging for grassroots growth. Aerating also promotes healthy microbial activity in the soil, essential for breaking down organic matter and releasing vital nutrients. You can use a mechanical aerator depending on your lawn size. Manual aerators are suitable for small lawns, while mechanical ones are perfect for larger areas because they save time and energy.\nIt’s recommended that you aerate at least once a year during spring or fall when there is optimal growth but avoid doing so during periods of drought or extreme temperatures that could damage your grass further. By incorporating regular aeration as part of your lawn care routine, you’ll be able to maintain lush greenery throughout every season.\nFertilize to Keep it Thriving\nFertilizing your lawn is important if you want it to thrive and look lush green. This process provides the necessary nutrients that your lawn requires for healthy growth. However, it’s crucial to fertilize your garden in the right way. Before adding any fertilizer, ensure you understand what kind of soil type you have and choose a fertilizer that suits its needs. Some soils require more nitrogen, while others need more phosphorus or potassium. It’s best to conduct a soil test first before applying any fertilizer.\nWhen fertilizing your lawn, you should not overdo it as this can damage the grass rather than help it grow better. You should also be careful when you fertilize. Springtime is an excellent time to start as this will promote new growth after winter dormancy; however, another good time is during fall before winter sets in. Don’t forget about organic options instead of chemical-based products since they are often gentler on both plants and the environment but still provide all necessary nutrients for optimal growth.\nIn case you missed it: How to Take Care of Seedlings After They Sprout: A Beginners Guide\nReseed Thin Areas\nIf you observe that your lawn has minimal grass, it’s essential to reseed those thin areas. This process helps fill the gaps and promote a lush green garden. First, use a rake to remove debris or dead grass from where you want to plant new seeds. After removing the debris, loosen up the soil using a garden fork so that seed can easily take root. Next, choose high-quality grass seed matching your lawn type and climate conditions.\nFollow the instructions on the packet for optimal seeding density per square foot and water requirements. Once you have applied the seed, cover with topsoil or compost manure about ¼-inch thick layer evenly over the seeded area for better germination results. Water lightly but frequently during this period until germination occurs. It is important not to walk on newly-seeded areas until well-established, as walking could damage young plants’ roots before they grow strong enough.\nKeep Cleaning Dead and Decaying Matter\nWhen it comes to lawn care, always clean up any dead or decaying matter that may be present on your lawn. This keeps your lawn neat and helps reduce the risk of disease and pests. Dead plant matter can be a breeding ground for harmful insects and bacteria that can damage your lawn. Regularly raking away fallen leaves and removing dead branches or plants will help promote healthy growth in your lawn. Regularly cleaning up pet waste will make maintaining your yard easier and safer for those using it.\nKeep the Pests Away\nPests can damage your lawn, plants, and flowers by eating them or laying eggs that hatch into destructive larvae. To keep your garden healthy and pest-free, take certain precautions. One way to keep pests is by planting flowers and herbs that naturally repel insects. Plants like lavender, marigold, basil, and rosemary deter common garden pests like mosquitoes, aphids, and whiteflies.\nAnother effective method is to use organic pesticides made from natural ingredients instead of harsh chemicals. These eco-friendly options work just as well without harming beneficial insects or polluting the environment. Regularly cleaning up dead leaves and debris helps prevent pests from taking over your garden. Fallen leaves are ideal for bugs to lay eggs or hide out during winter. Ensure you don’t overwater your lawn, which attracts many unwanted critters, including slugs and snails who thrive in damp conditions.\nIn case you missed it: How to Propagate Orchids Easily at Home: A Step-By-Step Guide\nA lush green garden not only adds beauty to your home but also provides numerous benefits. A well-maintained lawn can improve the air and water quality around your house, reduce heat buildup in urban areas, and even increase property values. Remember to start early in the season with your lawn care routine to give yourself enough time to achieve your desired results. 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{"text": "Kinney's Ground & Garden - Limington, ME\nKinney's Ground & Garden\nLimington, ME 04049-3026 US\nKinney's Ground & Garden: Landscape Contractors and Landscaping Design & Installation\nLandscape Contractors Specialty: Landscape Contractors\nContractor County Location: York\nHello! You have successfully navigated through our Landscape Contractors section to find Kinney's Ground & Garden in Limington, ME landscape contractor.\nYou will find any landscaping area of specialty for Kinney's Ground & Garden listed as well as the landscaper's address and phone number. Additional information about Kinney's Ground & Garden will also be displayed if available.\nGet listed in our Limington Maine Landscape Contractors directory. It's free! Click here => Free Listing\nToday's Featured Landscape Contractors\nBob L Nelson Dirt Landscaping\n121 E Saint Patrick St\nRapid City, SD 57701-5618\nAdvantage Lawn & Landscape\nGreentown, IN 46936-0000\nRare Earth Landscape Inc\nLafayette, CA 94549-0000\nGet Involved, Get Connected, Help Others with Disaster Relief at Home and Abroad\nAMERICAN RED CROSS\nPhone: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\nText message: Text \"REDCROSS\" to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Orlando Residents Consider Lake Eola Renovation Plan With Questions About the Pagoda, Swans\nLocal architects presented their master plan for the renovation of Lake Eola Park to Orlando residents today.\nThose plans include a canopy and promenade for the Walt Disney Amphitheater, expanded play areas and restroom facilities and a new location for the swan boats.\nFrank Bellomo with GAI Consultants says one thing that won’t change? The famous pagoda called a ting.\n“It is not going away. Although the area around it, the decking around it would be removed and replaced with something a little bit more simple that doesn't detract from the beauty of the ting.”\nThe blueprints also include new ecological features aimed at improving the water quality of the lake.\nThese include stormwater basins and more vegetation around the entire perimeter of the lake, and a new irrigation system at rookery island.\nDuring public comment, residents asked Bellomo about how these changes would affect swans and other wildlife at the lake.\n“I can tell you that we attempted to present to the swans and geese but they don’t understand. So we’re looking for a translator. But seriously I mean they were taken into consideration in terms of the swan beach and the feeders and really the ecology of the park.”\nBellomo says the swan beach will be moved farther north, but the feeding stations will remain and more boardwalks and faux logs will be added for wildlife viewing.\nHe says they don’t have an estimated cost for the full renovation yet and are aiming to finalize the master plan for the park by the end of the summer based on resident feedback.\nFor more information about these renovations, click on the link.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Unreal Lawns is New Zealand's premier artificial grass solution provider. With a passion for transforming outdoor spaces, we offer top-quality synthetic turf that's lush, green, and virtually maintenance-free. Our team combines expertise with innovation to create stunning, long-lasting landscapes that stay vibrant year-round. Whether for residential or commercial projects, Unreal Lawns delivers eco-friendly, water-saving solutions that enhance aesthetics and functionality. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability, durability, and customer satisfaction. Discover the beauty of a hassle-free lawn with Unreal Lawns – where nature meets technology, and your dream garden becomes a reality.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Winter is Still Coming! Prepare Your Landscape\nImplement some of these strategies to keep your landscape plants protected from the cold!Read More...\nWe can provide each customer with a customized plan for their yard that meets the unique needs of their landscape as well their preferences as to the scope of the work to be done.\nWe apply the correct products at the correct time of the year to support a healthy, attractive landscape.\nWe offer a wide range of other services, including pinestraw and mulching, seasonal flowers, tree & shrub installation, and general yard cleanup.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "This landscape had formerly been rather distinctive. All the appealing features are now gone. It is easy to be offended by what people charge money for.\nThere are too many different types of horticultural professionals to count. There are nurserymen who grow horticultural commodities. There are landscape architects and landscape designers who design the landscapes into which some of these horticultural commodities will go. There are landscapers who install such landscapes. Of course, there are gardeners who maintain the landscapes after they are installed. These are just a few of the more familiar horticultural professionals.\nI will refrain from my typical ranting about the extreme lack of professionalism among almost all horticultural professionals who are not nurserymen or arborists (okay, and one landscape designer), but must point out something in the picture above. Do you see it?\nIt is not the fact that this once very well designed landscape was dismantled and mostly replaced with a cheap slapped together assemblage of cliché plants by someone who just needed work.\nNor is it the pointlessly disfigured shrubbery…\nView original post 146 more words\nOne thought on “Horridculture – Ignoring Arboriculture”", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Steps for Planting a Landscape Lychee Tree in Your Yard\nBy Krystal Folino and Bill Mee\n1. Find a nice spot for your lychee tree in your front or back yard that has full sun, adequate irrigation, well drained soil, protection from wind and enough room to grow.\nDon't plant right next to your house (less than 10 feet) unless you are absolutely sure that you want it there. While you may want the cooling shade that a lychee tree can provide, your house will shade the lychee tree and this can inhibit growth and fruiting.\n2. Dig a hole about 6 inches wider and about 2-3 inches deeper than the size of the container the lychee tree is currently growing in.\nIf you live in an area with shallow soil or little to no top soil, like southern Dade County Florida, you should increase the soil depth by planting the tree on a mound. Due to the increase in drainage and runoff that occurs with mounding, you will have to increase irrigation and fertilization appropriately.\n3. Remove your lychee tree from its container and aerate the roots. This is an important step. If the tree has been growing in the container for an extended time period the plant may be \"root bound\". This situation can prevent the roots from absorbing water and nutrients in the soil which will stunt or kill your tree.\nA root bound plant has a mass of intertwined roots growing circularly around the inside of the pot. Make an effort to unwind some of these roots and if the mass is very dense you should make several vertical cuts to allow aeration into the center of the root ball.\n4. Treat with mycorrhizal fungi (like Myco-Stim) by shaking it into the hole and onto the roots of the tree. You won't need NPK fertilizer for about 4 weeks because the Myco-Stim already contains an organic fertilizer from fish emulsion and kelp. Mycorrhizal fungi will help your newly planted tree to establish a healthy root system and to adjust to your trees new location.\n5. Back fill the hole with the remaining soil. If the soil is composed mostly of rock, sand or gravel with little to no organic matter you can mix some topsoil or potting soil into the material that you back fill into the hole. Be careful not to bury the root crown of the lychee tree.\n6. Mulch heavily out to about 1-2 ft past the drip line of the canopy of the lychee tree. Don't put mulch closer than 6 inches from the root crown.\nThe mulch will provide organic nutrients, as it deteriorates, to the roots of your lychee tree. Mulch helps to reduce the daily temperature stresses to the lychee's root system and provides an excellent growing environment for mychorrhizal fungi, earthworms and beneficial insects, bacteria and other important soil organisms.\nBy covering the root zone in mulch you will help to slow the growth of plant species, such as grasses and weeds, from becoming established beneath the leaf canopy and competing with your lychee tree for important nutrients.\n7. Soak down really well with water. Water the freshly planted tree 1 - 3 times per day for about 3 - 4 weeks until it becomes established. Then irrigate regularly depending on your irrigation system, rainfall, humidity and soil drainage characteristics.\n8. Spray the leaves with liquid phosphorous fertilizer (like our Phyto-Fos) until runoff. Foliar spraying of phosphorous acid is recommended for supplemental use when there are high demands for phosphorous, such as transplanting, new root and shoot growth, flowering and fruit production. This gives your lychee tree an energy boost while it is adjusting to it's new location. If you decide not to use mycorrhizal fungi you should also apply a good time-release NPK fertilizer at this time.\nThis article was last updated on: December 3, 2003\nby Bill Mee & Krystal Folino - Lychees Online\nAre you a lychee enthusiast? Get your FREE Lychee Idea-Kit or browse hundreds of lychee recipes, photos, tips and articles on eating and growing lychees at the Lychees Online Website\nWebmasters, editors, publishers, press, growers, marketers, etc. are free to reprint this article as long as it's reprinted in its entirety and the signature line remains intact.\nPlease direct a courtesy copy to firstname.lastname@example.org or snail mail it to:\nBack To Lychee Info\n4778 Stono Links Drive\nHollywood, SC 29449\nBack To Home Page\nCopyright © 1999-2010 Lychees Online\nemail@example.com www.lycheesonline.com (954)648-6020", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "When choosing shrub planting and care instructions, you should consider where the shrub will be placed on your property. shrub planting and care instructions for the front yard, the back yard and the side yards are all equally important. Here are a shrub planting and care guide to help you decide where to put your shrub.\nBefore you begin your shrub planting and care instructions, it is important to choose the shrub for your yard that will thrive in your climate. Do not choose a shrub for your yard if you are expecting temperatures that fall below forty degrees during the winter. Some shrub species do better in the cool mornings rather than the hot afternoon temperatures. Be sure to check the shrub planting and care instructions carefully for temperatures that it does well in. Some shrub species can survive in warmer temperatures, but they need a lot of extra watering to avoid drying out. You should also check if the shrub species you are thinking of planting will be able to tolerate heavy frost, especially if it will be grown outdoors.\nIf you are thinking of a shrub planting guide you will find that there are several different types of shrub species to choose from. One of the easiest types of shrub to care for and the plant is a shrub that has good growth characteristics. Most shrub planting guides will tell you that shrub species to purchase based on how easy it is to grow. However, some shrub species do not do well in the same environment. Therefore you must check with local nurseries to see which shrub will be the best for your area.\nThere are some important tips you should follow when considering a shrub planting guide. First of all, before you do any shrub planting, you should check with your local nursery. They will be able to tell you which shrub species will work best in your area. Also, you should consider what part of the country you live in. Different shrub species grow well in certain climates and conditions.\nShrub Planting Guides\nWhen you are choosing shrub planting guides, look for one that includes pictures of the shrub you are thinking of planting. This is important as most shrub planting guides do not include close up pictures of the shrub itself. shrub planting guides usually only include a description of the shrub, its foliage and height. You will probably have a better idea of what type of shrub you would like if you look at the picture of the shrub next to the description.\nAnother tip when using a shrub planting guide is to look at the size of the shrub itself. If it is too small, it will not do you much good. You will need to consider how much sun or shade it will get and what sort of soil conditions it lives in. Also, look at the shrub planting guide and see how much space you have available for the shrub to grow. Most shrub planting guides indicate how much space you will need for the shrub to grow.\nWhen you are considering a shrub planting guide, you should consider how the shrub will interact with the other plants in your garden. Some shrub varieties will compete with your other shrub plants. Other shrub varieties will not. For example, shrubbery that grows towards the back of your home will not be as friendly as shrubbery that grows towards the front. So, in terms of shrub planting, you may want to consider some shrub varieties that will not compete with other shrub varieties. Another shrub planting guide that you might find useful shows you how to select the right shrub depending on the climate and soil conditions of where you live.\nWhen you use a shrub planting guide to choose shrub plants for your garden, you will see all of the colours, sizes, and heights that you can choose from. Also, shrub planting guides will help you determine the best times of year to plant your shrub. They will also show you how much sun and water your shrub needs, as well as any other requirements such as fertilizers that you will need to purchase. The best thing about shrub planting guides is that they can save you tons of time once you get started. If you don’t know what kind of shrub to plant, then you will be spending a lot of time researching before you ever even get started.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Plants and soils are under valued players in managing stormwater and green infrastructure performance.\nA case study of Shoemaker Green designed by Andropogon Associates on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, “Wet Lab” authored by Emily McCoy in the November/December 2014 issue of gb&d (Green Building and Design) said one of the most important findings from early results from a five-year site performance monitoring plan by the Earth and Environmental Science Department was just how “undervalued” plant material and soils are in managing stormwater. In the year May/2013 to June/2014 no stormwater left the site even with supersized 3”+ rain events. “Transpiration measurements of the vegetation show that native floodplain species and umcompacted turf are veritable workhorses, transpiring anywhere from three to ten gallons of water per day during the growing season.” Function during winter events was not as good, causing designers to readdress increased system capacity for winter months. (2014) gb&d.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "In this stillness and peace Zen Garden area you'll find various water basins which make great conversation pieces for restful garden environments:\nPlease note that granite basins come in various shades gray and may vary someone from one to the next. As a natural material we cannot guarantee the same color shade as pictured. Sometimes it will be darker and sometimes lighter.\nCopyright © 2018 Four Gates. All Right Reserved.\nPowered by BigCommerce", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "How Much Moisture Can a Hibiscus Handle?\nHibiscus, also commonly known as rose of Sharon, is a large group of flowering tender and hardy shrubs and includes hardy perennial and annual herbaceous plants. Hibiscus plants are tall, upright specimens grown for their large flowers in colors of white, pink, red and violet. The shrubs are often used as a hedge. The U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones vary with annuals, with many growing in zones 3 to 10, and perennials in zones 4 through 10. Both annual and perennial hibiscus requires moist but not waterlogged soil to thrive.\nSymptoms of Water Stress\nHibiscus plants that receive too much water or that are growing in soggy soils exhibit symptoms of water stress. Yellowing of leaves and leaf drop can mean the plant is getting too much water. Bud drop can also occur when plants are growing in soil with poor drainage and too much water. Plants that do not get enough water can shut down growth and not bloom. When watering hibiscus, several factors, including air temperature, cloud cover and rainfall, determine how much water the plants need, so watch plants for signs of water stress to determine how often to water.\nHibiscus plants generally need supplemental water during hot, dry periods. Generally, a heavy watering once a week to a depth of 12 to 18 inches is sufficient. Hibiscus plants are not tolerant of soggy soil and do best if the soil is allowed to slightly dry out before watering. Watch for signs of wilting, as this indicates the plants need more water. After watering the plants, the wilt disappears. Green, lush plants are a sign that plants are getting enough water\nYou can grow hibiscus in containers in climates where temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. When grown in containers, hibiscus needs well-draining soil. If potted hibiscus does not have porous soil or if the plant is overwatered, the roots can be drowned because there is not enough oxygen in the soil. When the roots die from lack of oxygen, the entire plant dies. Water hibiscus well but only until water flows from the drainage holes. Allow the potting soil to dry out slightly between waterings.\nTropical hibiscus, which thrives in USDA zones 9 through 10, can be used for xeriscaping. When growing tropical hibiscus outdoors, you'll need moist soil, but never saturate the ground. You can allow the soil to dry out slightly, but water before any signs of wilt appear. These plants generally only need supplemental water during hot, dry periods. When watering, you need to water at the roots and avoid overhead watering to help avoid foliar disease.\n- The New Sunset Western Garden Book; Kathleen Norris Brenzel, Editor\n- The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom; Eileen Powell\n- Loyola University New Orleans: Hibiscus in Pots\n- Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension: Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis)\n- Texas A&M University Aggi Horticulture: Shrubs\nBased in Indiana, Molly Allman holds a B.A. in professional writing. She works as both a writer and author and enjoys writing articles on many different topics. She specializes in topics concerning health, crafts, family and lifestyles. Her fiction writing appears in \"Bewildering Stories,\" \"The Other Herald\" and \"Spectacular Speculations.\"", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Ask a Question\nNotify Me On Question Update\nEmail this Question\nI am going to overseed my west lawn. Do I need some type of covering (straw, peat, etc.) to help keep the seeds in place?\nRate This FAQ\nI'll refer you to an article on USU Extension News which includes overseeding http://extension.usu.edu/htm/news/articleID=2116 . Best time is fall, however you can also prep and seed in spring. Read over article about preparing before reseeding. As for covering, once seeds germinate, they'll need sun, so too much cover will not allow sunlight in. Best to keep moisture adequate so seeds can germinate. Realize that best thing is to stay off that part of the lawn.\nSubmit Your Suggestion\nOther Questions In This Topic\n- Do you have a list of good varieties of produce producing plants to grow in this area? I am looking to plant fruit trees this fall and start a garden next year.\n- My husband plants tomato and peppers etc each year. He plants directly under the eves of the house and the water runs off the roof with each rain storm or in the spring run off. I believe this is not good for the soil he is planting the garden in since we have an asphalt roof and I can see the debris from the roof on the soil. He says not a problem, I still have a hard time eating them without thinking I am getting some sort of poison in our systems. Suggestions?\n- We created square foot gardens last year and have discovered the cat has used them for a litter box over the winter and spring. There isn't a large amount of feces,which we remove, but we are concerned that it may have contaminated the soil. Should we dig it out and start over?\n- The leaves on my strawberry plants have turned a very pale green or yellow with some brown on the edges what do they need?\n- We recently bought a home in Salt Lake city. The parking strip has very hard soil and weeds mixed with grass. Should we till it under and start over or air-rate it, keep it watered and sprinkle some grass seed on it in the fall or spring? We planted a sycomore tree (Bloodgood London Plane) and I think we stressed it by overwatering. About 50% of the leaves look sun scorched, some very dry and other leaves are green, full and lush, will it snap out of it? Should I air-rate the ground with a pitch fork around it?\n- My Black Walnut tree is leaking sap terribly. What's wrong?\n- I planted four Patmore Green Ash trees in my yard and they all have circular hole bite marks on all the leaves. I cannot see any insects on them. Do you have any idea what might be eating the leaves and how I can get rid of them?\n- I have a young (~3 year old) brown turkey fig. I planted it last fall and it survived! the winter. It is producing small figs now but the leaves have a brownish gray powdery looking substance on them. It doesn't rub off but looks like powdery spots. Any clue what it might be or what I should do? The leaves remain green and look healthy. This appeared after the recent heavy rains.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Landscaping Companies in Chapel Hill, NC\nComprehensive list of Chapel Hill, North Carolina based commercial and residential landscaping contractors, designers and suppliers.\nWe're dedicated to delivering our customers with smart landscaping solutions tailored to suit personal budgets and horticultural requirements. Whether you are searching to build a new design or hoping to freshen up an existing one, our experts will work directly with you to turn your wildest landscaping ideas into a pretty design for your business or home.\nKeppler Landscaping. has been designing and installing distinctive, quality landscapes and delivering unparalleled client service in the Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham area for over 30 years. We know that our success is determined by our capability to gain the trust and respect of each one of our clients whether that client is an personal home owner or a huge corporate builder.\nThe art of landscaping is a balance between nature and lifestyle. From well-manicured lawns to formal gardens, the grounds surrounding of your home, business or rental property should reflect your style and vision. For over three decades I have responded to the requirements of my home owners, property owners and management firms to create landscapes that work for them.\nIt's time for the Fall planting season, the finest time to plant trees and shrubs and perennials. We are now back open every day from now until Halloween. Fall Hours : Open seven days a week through Friday, October 30. Look for us in the August/September issue of Horticulture. Gift Certificates:Gift Certificates are always available from Niche.\nReems Creek Nursery. is one of the oldest and most experienced retail Garden Centers in Asheville, Weaverville, and the surrounding countryside of Western North Carolina. Since 1980, Reems Creek Plant Nursery has been helping people beautify their landscaping with gorgeous plants, gardening provides, and knowledgeable advice.\nIn our designs, we integrate the desires of the homeowner with the site and materials in an attractive, functional way. Through extensive plant experience and selective choice of hardscaping materials, we create dynamic landscapes with year-round interest.\nWe bring our expertise and care to detail to every project, huge and tiny! When you work with landscape contractors William R. Laity Landscaping, you can have peace of mind knowing that you're getting thoughtful, quality workmanship, done right, that looks pretty. No matter what the range of your requirements are, we bring expertise and care to detail to all projects, huge and tiny.\nExperts in developing outdoor living spaces. Please scroll down to view these, plus photos. A collection of plants is not a landscape, any more than a list of choice words is a poem. The merit is in the design, not the material it is expressed in, and the finest designs, like the finest poems, make ordinary material significant by its arrangement.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "This was a 65 acre land tract with rolling terrain and mature trees/brush. The objective was to fix an existing pond so that it would hold water and use spoils dirt from the pond site to repair significant erosion issues throughout the property. The railroad came through this part of the country (westward expansion) just after the close of the Civil War and with it farmers from primarily the southeast. Timber was cleared and the land was plowed. All went well for years until the soils played out (the soils became depleted and not suitable for raising crops). The land then became severely eroded and brush took over (cedar and mesquite).\nIn almost 50 years in the field this was, due to the nature of the failure, one of my most intriguing projects. The original contractor was diligent in the soil testing and did everything right when it came to installing a clay liner in the initial clay liner pond project. When we started the repair there was still a few feet of water in the pond and probing indicated 3-4 feet of silt in the bottom of the pond, unusual for a pond less than eight years old. After the water was drained and the soils dried we found that the suspected 3-4 feet of silt was actually the original clay liner, saturated through and through making it the consistency of silty mud.\nAfter reviewing the original soil testing report I began to ask more questions. The original soil testing had been done by a reputable geo technical testing company but there was a twist. According to the land owner there was a significant time gap and level of confusion in obtaining the report from the geo technical company. After multiple attempts over several weeks the report was sent to the land owner with a no charge rate of billing. The explanation for the no charge was a credit given due to the long wait and aggravation that the land owner suffered through while trying to get the report. The soils report indicated very favorable soils for a clay liner, much more favorable that the field testing of the soils by the original contractor indicated.\nAccording to the landowner the pond held water well for the first year or so and then appeared to begin leaking slowly. As the next year went by the pond seemed to leak more and more. By the third year the pond would only hold about six feet of water consistently. My theory is that it took a year for the water to penetrate through the three foot clay liner and from that point the volume of water leaking through the clay liner increased to a point where six feet of head pressure was all that it would hold.\nThe intriguing part was the soil sample reports and what I think REALLY happened- I speculate that the geo technical company lost the original samples, hence the delays. In an attempt to cover up the lost samples a substitute soil was submitted for testing or maybe the report was totally fabricated. The client was not charged for any of the work which in some respects minimized the geo technical company’s level of responsibility. The end result was three plus years of time lost and aggravation.\nThe project scope of work was to build a pond sized in relation to the available watershed with a design that fit naturally into the existing landscape. This sizeable challenge was increased significantly by the land owners desire to generate as much spoils dirt as possible using the extra dirt to fix significant erosion issues throughout the property. One of the major challenges/cost factors associated with this project was because it was a project failure/repair. Most of the area around three sides of the pond site was established with grass and mature landscaping. These areas had to be carefully worked through so as not to damage the established landscape.\nIn the end the pond was 22’ feet deep and just over an acre in size, more a less a one acre swimming pool. Acres of the surrounding landscape previously eroded, ugly and unusable was repaired by combining hugelkultur techniques with the spoils dirt. The landowner was thrilled and the pond filled quickly. Look through the pictures to get a feel for the project.\nOriginal lake drained\nPrepping all over the site\nShaping the lake\nLoader adding cover dirt\nClient did not want to burn brush. We filled some washed out areas with brush and covered with dirt. This is an area that will be used for a garden spot. The technique is Hugelkultur.\nHugelkultur is a centuries-old, traditional way of building a garden bed from rotten logs and brush. It is covered with dirt, mounded up.\nWinter grass coming in\nAdding fish structure\nIF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN BUILD IT!\nSoilMovers, LLC Bremond, TX 76629 254-493-6246\nBig important jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones. – Theodore Roosevelt", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "February Plant of the Month: Acer griseum – Paperbark maple\nTouring some landscapes I Have built after recent snowfalls confirmed what I always suspected: Acer griseum – paperbark maple – is a superb specimen for the winter landscape! The exfoliating reddish-cinnamon colored bark stands out prominently against a snowy backdrop. But its visual appeal is hardly limited to the winter season.\nThe green/blue foliage typically turns brilliant crimson red in autumn, and contrasts nicely against its revealing bark.\nIn the summer season – once established — this tree holds up well to hot, dry conditions. I suppose the season it lacks visual appeal – at least for the average gardener – is spring.\nAs is the case with most maples, the flowers – few and far between, greenish in color and pendulous in form – are hardly show-stoppers during the season of non-stop blooming. But don’t let that keep you from including this tree in your landscape.\nThere are plenty of ‘one-trick-pony’ trees that bloom profusely in springtime. But few that garner this accolade from plant guru Michael Dirr: “No finer tree could be\nTypically maturing at a height of 20-30’, with a similar spread, but often with variable form (this is a good thing!), Acer griseum, a native of China, is an excellent choice as a specimen tree for small properties, within a lawn setting, or as an accent plant if planted against an evergreen backdrop.\nThis plant tolerates tough urban conditions and varied soil types. For best results, plant in loamy well drained soils in full sun. Hardy zones 4-8.\nThe oldest living specimen in the United States is reputed to be at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum (see picture).\nGo see it and you’ll be hooked!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "After the last week of warm weather, I can feel the pace of change in the garden. It’s picking up momentum, I feel a bit on edge that I should be doing something garden related at all times.\nThis past week I have got quite a lot done, hopefully I’ll get to post about it all in due course. First of all I managed to finish off part of the edging of the coastal garden by I planting the yew hedge that arrived last Friday. It had to go in quickly as they were bare root, and it’s right at the end of the bare root season. The preparation took quite a bit of work, first digging a decent trench, and forking the bottom to improve drainage. I added rubble and grit to the soil, then a decent amount of compost to see them growing well. I have read that yew hates having it’s roots sitting in water, and as part of my garden floods, it is a risk. To be honest whatever I plant in that part of the garden will run some risk, but I thought by improving the drainage, it should give the young plants a really good chance. I opted for yew as I wanted a strong structural form that I could possibly clip ornamentally. I was thinking about box, but I’m too nervous about box blight that I thought it would be silly to plant this knowing it existed.\nYew bushes having a good soak for a couple of hours before planting\nPreparing the trenches\nThe root systems on the yew plants was really good, so good I found it hard to fit in as many as I’d planned. So I decided to plant less bushes at the border of the coastal garden and create another hedge at the end of the lawn, before the vegetable patch. This ended up working well, as it formally broke up the garden into three compartments or rooms.\nIt looks pretty sparse at the moment, but as it fills out hopefully the yew ‘panels’ will break up the eyeline, drawing you through the garden beyond.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Table of Contents\nTrimming and tree care are important procedures. That is particularly valid whenever you're a home owner that loves using balanced, green timber into your own landscape. Nevertheless, you have to remember that they require patience, time and effort. It will be better in the event you engage a tree maintenance and pruning professional to complete the project to you.\nShrub pruning and tree service companies understand the way to bargain with divisions which grow beyond control. They can help you receive rid of branches that are dead, destroyed branches, overgrown tree limbs and un-wanted tree debris. When it comes to tree trimming and tree service, it's necessary for you to consider several factors before you decide about the best tree pruner into your region. Here are some of the things you have to contemplate: the price tag and quality of ceremony the shrub pruner's expertise and experience, and the tree site and proximity for your residence. By knowing these things, you could be positive that your selected tree pruner will have the ability to execute the tree pruning project properly and efficiently.\nYou will find lots of tree solutions given in Charlotte. Aside from tree trimming, in addition they supply tree removal, tree trimming, tree surgery and other associated tree maintenance products and services. If you need tree elimination, then they are going to offer the equipment necessary to remove your tree or trees. For tree trimming and tree service, they will give you pruning and cutting tools along with professional tree care technicians. You have to select reliable tree removal companies within Charlotte therefore you will not squander your time and cash.\nAside from tree trimming and tree assistance, another tree-related project is shrub planting. Tree-planting is also comprised in shrub care. Tree planting is important to fortify the shrub and to enhance its high quality as well as its landscape. Tree planting usually consists of tree pruning, wiring, and tree removal.\nTree pruning is still an simple procedure to maintain the attractiveness and health of their shrub. The procedure usually is composed of two methods. The first thing would be that the removing or trimming, of unwanted branches. The second step is the environment of blossoms and younger buds in the tree. In tree care, it normally takes just two years in front of a tree starts off to develop blossoms or blossoms.\nApart shrub pruningtree trimming and tree removal assistance, tree pros may also run tree clean uptree pruning, tree trimming and tree surgery. Tree wash up entails the removal of leaves, stalks, needles and also different non-appearing portions of the shrub that don't contribute to the tree's beauty. That is also done to guarantee the tree's potency and health. Tree surgery, on the opposite hand, is often achieved when the tree is infected or damaged.\nTree removal could be the process of removing diseased, broken or dead branches. On occasion, it may also incorporate tree felling as well as tree removal to improve the site's landscape. Typically, tree removal is needed for cosmetic factors, however a few local tree service businesses additionally perform pest control.\nAs for tree pruning and tree removal, the two procedures ought to be carried out professionally. You can find some companies that offer their services at an identical period, offering a deal on shrub trimming and tree removal. You should also ask your landscaper to help you find out the optimal/optimally tree pruning technique to use on your landscape. Some methods may damage your own trees and also can make the landscaping seem bad in the long haul. A good landscaper will have the ability to advice you about what things to do, where to trim and also just how to cut off your trees at a means that'll benefit the shrub, never to hurt . For the safety and for your own landscape, it is very imperative that you obtain tree pruning and tree removal removal from the dependable company that specialises in tree and landscaping care.מידע נוסף\nTable of Contents\nMore Info On Home Building Plans\nFind Out More About Domestic Cleaning Services\nMore information on the website Block", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Best of the Smaller Shade Trees\nHomeowners’ associations do some silly things – like requiring that each house have two shade trees per front yard and then handing out their approved list with nothing but super-large options. Can you say, “live oaks?”\nShumard red oaks, live oaks, bur oaks, Chinquapin oaks, Chinese pistachios, pecans and cedar elms are our seven best large shade trees, but unless you have huge, old-fashioned space around your house, they’re going to overwhelm things within 8 or 10 years. Sure, you’ll have the shade you were dreaming of, but scale and proportion will be thrown out the window.\nSmaller urban lots demand smaller urban trees. As you’re sweltering in the July sun right now, consider these trees for planting this fall. These are the best of the smaller bunch.\n• Little Gem southern magnolia. This one stands heads and shoulders above the others. It’s a dwarf form of our magnificent East Texas native southern magnolia with its leathery evergreen leaves and stately white blossoms. The only thing different is that Little Gem is half the size in all respects. It grows to be 25 to 30 ft. tall and 20 to 25 ft. wide at maturity.\n• Redbuds. I put this in the plural, because there are 15 or 20 common selections in the nursery marketplace currently. Most grow to be 25 ft. tall and wide, but there are weeping types that are much more compact. Some, like the variety Oklahoma, have glossy green leaves and rich magenta flowers. Forest Pansy has deep maroon leaves in spring that shade to purplish-green in summer. Others are variegated yellow. Redbuds do well in sun or part sun.\n• Mexican plum. If you’re looking for fragrance and a plant the early spring honeybees will love, this is your tree. It’s attractive at all seasons. It has flowers in the spring, dark green foliage in summer, fruit in the fall, and craggy, peeling bark all winter. It grows to 20 ft. tall and wide, and it does well in sun or part shade. The fruit is not especially great fresh, but it’s fabulous preserved.\n• Golden raintree. I’d love to recommend this tree more highly. The problem is that you rarely see it in nurseries. That’s a shame because it’s a really handsome little tree to 25 ft. tall and wide. It produces panicles of bright yellow blooms each spring. Its summer foliage is deep green, and mine frequently have had nice fall color as an added bonus.\n• Tree-form crape myrtles. I know they’re technically shrubs. However, the tall types grow to be 25 to 30 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide. That qualifies for this category, and if you don’t want to use one as the major shade tree, consider it as a nice secondary accent tree. Here is a link to the website of our Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney, specifically to the page where we list varieties experts recommend. Check out this list of the tallest. There are some great varieties on it.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Log in if you have an account\nDont have an account? Register\nAllen Chickering is a native hybrid salvia with delightfully fragrant, long whorls of deep lavender flowers and gray-green leaves. Great for sunny, dry areas. A favorite of pollinators and hummingbirds! Deer resistant.\nSalvia is a large genus of plants with over 1,000 varieties. They are generally drought tolerant, deer resistant, and their colorful blooms last for weeks from spring through fall. Evergreen perennials with lovely, fragrant foliage. They are low-maintenance and require little fertilization. These beauties are attractive not only to humans, but pollinators such as hummingbirds, bees and butterflies!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "[Conceptual site plan via EIR; artist's rendering via DEIR]\nJeez. It's like no one saw Pet Sematary. The Friends of the Whitter Narrows Natural Area and the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians are fighting a water and nature museum planned for the Whittier Narrows Natural Area, saying that besides harming plants and wildlife, \"the project would destroy sacred ground that the tribe originally inhabited, potentially disturbing their ancestors' remains and harming ancient artifacts,\" according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. The San Gabriel Valley Discovery Center Authority has already approved an environmental impact report for a 14,000 square foot museum that would replace an existing nature center with an interpretive center, outdoor classrooms, a riparian wetland area, and walkways, according to the EIR. Construction is expected to cost $22 million, with funding coming from state and local grants and regional water agencies. The Authority tells the SGVT that they plan to break ground in late 2011 and finish in 2013.\n· Gabrieleno Indians: Whittier Narrows nature center will destroy nature, not promote it [SGVT]\n· San Gabriel River Discovery Center [Official Site]", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Find your garden centre\nAs a full service garden center, we carry annuals, tropical plants, perennials, evergreens, shrubs and ornamental trees. Our annuals include a large variety of vegetable plants, including heirloom and organic varieties. Whether you are looking for that perfect perennial or ideal shrub for your backyard, or are you looking to recreate your entire yard, our supply of perennials, trees and shrubs are different from most.\nWrite a review\nWhat do you think about Cobblestone Gardens & Market?", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Do maple trees grow well in Central Texas?\nA native Texas tree, it is drought resistant and grows mainly in the limestone soil of canyons located in Central Texas, including northwest Austin.\nDo red maple trees grow well in Central Texas?\nThey are poorly adapted to Central and West Texas, becoming chlorotic on alkaline or neutral soils and not adapted to drought. There are several varieties of red maple, according to some authors.\nCan Japanese maple grow in Austin Texas?\nThe Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is native to the mountainous forests of Japan, but can be grown here in Texas with great success if given shade and water.\nWhat trees are native to Austin Texas?\nAsh. Bur Oak. Chinquapin. Oak. Escarpment.\nCan I plant a maple tree in Texas?\nIn North Texas, where temperatures don’t usually stay below freezing for long periods of time, Maples can be planted year-round. However, they do best when planted in the fall. In ideal settings, the Red Maple growth rate can rival other well-known fast-growing trees for Texas — between 12 and 36 inches per year!\nCan Japanese maple grow in Central Texas?\nJapanese Maples can be an attractive addition to almost any landscape. If you do have heavy soil, plant your maple in a raised bed, with well drained landscape mix, or grow it in a pot with a quality potting soil such as Happy Frog Potting Soil. …\nWhen Should Japanese maples be planted?\nAutumn is the best time to plant a Japanese Maple. Ideally, you should plant at least a month before the ground freezes, so it has time for some root growth before winter. But if you find yourself planting late, don’t worry. Your tree will wait patiently until spring to begin settling into its new home!\nWhat is the most popular tree in Texas?\nTop Texas Tree #1: Live Oak Their wood is very hardy making the tree easy to protect in stress. Live Oaks are some of the most popular and well-known landscape trees in Texas.\nWhat is the fastest growing shade tree in Central Texas?\n1. Mexican Sycamore. This is a nearly native Sycamore tree that can often be seen growing wild near stream beds in our area. This is a very fast growing tree, and can easily outstrip oaks with its rapid growth.\nWhat kind of maple trees grow in Texas?\nThis small maple tree, less than 20 feet tall, is Texas’ most colorful maple with orange, scarlet and gold leaves. The box elder maple tree is unlike other maples in Texas, due to its light olive-green, compound leaves that contain up to nine smaller leaves.\nWhat does a bigtooth maple tree look like?\nThe bigtooth maple tree has scarlet and gold leaves that give off a slightly sweet aroma. A native Texas tree, it is drought resistant and grows mainly in the limestone soil of canyons located in Central Texas, including northwest Austin. It is a small-to-medium size tree that reaches 50 feet tall with 40 feet width at the crown when mature.\nHow big does a red maple tree get?\nA medium sized, fast-growing tree that reaches 90 feet tall and a trunk to 2 feet in diameter, red maple has a somewhat narrow, rounded crown. Abundant in low, moist areas in the eastern part of the state.\nIs a red maple tree a good choice for landscaping?\nIt is a poor choice for landscaping in drier and hotter climates in Central and West Texas. The deep-crimson leaf turns yellow in the fall with tree heights of 50 to 70 feet. The red maple reaches more than 100 feet in the wild.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Some garden designers make hundreds of thousands of pounds a year landscaping for the wealthy. Of course, most garden designers make a fraction of that. Any designer will tell you there are hundreds of different designs to consider. Let’s discuss some of the design elements in fashion right now.\n1. Seating Areas\nSomeone involved in garden design once said a lack of seating is the number one problem with most gardens. A flimsy plastic chair pulled out of the shed doesn’t really do your garden any justice. Consider a cantilevered bench for your garden.\nIt originally became popular as a defining cornerstone of modernism. There’s still something impressive about having concealed fixings. Cantilevered benches fit into the garden environment with their rustic feel, whilst not taking up too much space.\nWhen the sun goes down your garden should come to life like with shadows and darkened colours. It shouldn’t just disappear. Add some strategically placed lighting to your garden. Small solar lights glowing next to a garden path is a great start, but consider making the most of cavities.\nPlace some lights under a bench or in the areas behind a tree to create some lovely shadow effects and a warm glow.\nBamboo does two things. Firstly, it provides an impenetrable wall to keep cats out of your garden. This cool Chinese plant is easy to grow and maintain and remains sturdy in all weathers. It also creates a sense of relaxation and serenity. The way you place them depends entirely on your garden.\nTry to keep them away from other large plants. Offer a focal point near flowerbeds and diversify your topography.\nSouth East Asian culture rose quickly to become a major fad. It’s remained like this for the past few years and it’s here to stay. The problem with gardeners is they love plants too much. Creating a jungle takes away from the unique qualities of every plant. Break up the monotony with an elegantly carved Buddha statue.\nThis is just an example of what you can do. Placing other types of stone statue or an ornate bird bath accomplishes the same thing. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on this. You can buy these statues from your local gardening centre for a pittance.\n5. The Furniture\nThe type of garden furniture in your garden depends on the sort of effect you want to create. Obviously, you want something. Aim for chic. It shouldn’t pop out at you. The greenery and colourful flowers should remain the priority.\nOpt for a modernist design. High-backed outdoor chairs with a wooden or glass table is one popular option. Another consideration is how much work you want to put in. The last option relies on you having a place to store these items and whether you’re capable of remembering to put them away when you’re finished.\nGarden design doesn’t just focus on the above points. Trends change and fashions wane. These are just some of the ideas people seem to love right now.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Derek Harris & Sons Landscaping\nWe offer a wide range of landscaping work. From small garden clearance to complete garden makeovers, all at a competitive price\nScroll down and have a browse through our gallery\nThis site was designed with the\nwebsite builder. Create your website today.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "infoDPz needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.\nA winner was selected from 47 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.\nTaylor The Treeman\nI am an arborist focusing on danger tree removals and forestry management for residential land owners and commercial properties\nI want the logo related to my field of work\nWe saved a spot for your logo design contest.\nFind out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Parks Department shall provide safe, beautiful and quiet places for family picnics and recreation, including areas for recreation for youth sports, adult leagues, and tournaments. Activities for youth are a focal point, to provide the city's youth an opportunity for positive recreation.\nThe Parks Department shall also place an emphasis on planning for future needs and the level of service that should be maintained at its current level.\nWhether you are walking through Berthusen Park, picnicking along Fishtrap Creek in City Park, or participating in a sporting event at Bender fields, the staff of the Lynden Parks Department strives daily to provide our residents the highest quality outdoor venues in the area.\nThe Parks Department is responsible for the daily maintenance of all of the City of Lynden's parks, athletic fields, city buildings, and right-of-way spaces. The care of turf, trees, and landscaping is met with an emphasis on quality, which in turn provides our citizens with great open spaces to enjoy.\nPark Facility Reservations\nFor park facility reservations or availability (April-September), please call 360-354-6717.\nShelters and picnic areas are provided at City Park, Greenfield Park, Bender Fields and Berthusen Park. Playfields are located at Bender Fields. Playground equipment is available at most locations.\nThe Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail\nThe beginning of the city-wide trail system runs from City Park through Bender Fields. then east along Aaron Dr. by sidewalk to Greenfield Park then connects as trail behind Bryce Pk. Loop, and meanders along the north side of the KOA to Scenic Pl, by sidewalk to Bluestem St. to Northwood Lynden Jim Park and the Lynden Middle School. Future Trail expansion to the west of Depot Rd. from City Park is coming in 2023. This expansion will eventually connect Depot Rd to 8th St. and Fisher Elementary School to Dickinson Park. Parks and Trais Network 2021", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Urban forests add to cities health and wealth\nPlanting more urban forests is a simple way not only to improve the health of a city’s people, but to make them wealthier too.\nLONDON, 22 January, 2018 – Climate scientists who calculated the value of urban forests to the world’s great cities have now worked out how town planners can almost double their money. Just plant 20% more trees.\nMore than half the world now lives in cities, and one person in 10 lives in a megacity: one that is home to at least 10 million people.\nThe trees that shade the parks and gardens and line the urban streets – London planes, limes, magnolias, pines and so on – are known to add to property values and to make living conditions better for millions who must endure the increasing heat extremes of the urban world.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Before - 1st Stage Hard Landscaping\nThis is a great example of the kind of service our clients have come to expect from N.C.G - North Coast Group.\nThis client wanted to create some property boundaries and create an inner garden space\nAfter - 2nd Stage Hard / Soft Landscaping Complete\nWhile the particular needs of our clients may vary, our experienced team never fails to get the job done right.\nHere we incorporated our talents for design and practicality and fused both the Hard & Soft landscaping aspects together to creat just what the client wanted.\nWood/Decking 1st Stage\nWood & Decking Project\n1st Stage Design\nThis client wanted to transform their uninteresting garden area into a much used & loved out door living space for all the family\nWood/Decking-2nd Final Stage\nComplete Garden Make Over\nWith our experience and expertise we turned this once barren landscape into a wonderful out door living area.\nCreating levels of interest with a bespoke hand-made pergola at its focus point.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "How to Make A Terra Cotta Pot Flower Tower (or Crooked Tower) with Annuals - Perfect for limited spaces - an apartment or condo; home w/ small or no yard; deck, patio, porch or outside front door. Works well with fragrant herbs or a mix of flowers herbs.\nRed Stonecrop (Sedum Spurium 'Schorbuser Blut') Zone: 3 to is a very attractive border plant that does not mind the shade and can be used as ground cover under trees and shrubs. Another advantage of these plants is that they suppress the growth of weeds.\nReuse an old tree to make a log pathway in your garden. Good use of \"yard\" trees and other wood that can't be milled; works much better in climates without termites. Good drainage under the log rounds will make the path last longer.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "We had a new turf lawn laid in September onto well prepared soil, before the turf went down the topsoil seemed to drain perfectly well ( we had a rainy spell during that period). However the lawn is now very squelchy under foot and I have noticed that some blades of grass are looking rather yellow. Also the soil in the flower bed has grown a light moss on the surface. Does this mean the area is not draining well and can anything be done about it? We are not on a clay soil. Would be grateful if anyone has any insights! Thanks\nYou can 'spike' it all over with a big fork, or a hollow tine aerator (though you are unlikely to have one of those) but it might be worth getting one if it is going to be permanent problem.\nIs the flower bed the same new topsoil, or (more likely) is it just the existing garden soil? How long have you had the garden?\n'Scuffle' the soil surface with a long-handled fork or tiller - Wolf are ideal, as you only need two or three handles, and all the tool heads lock on. (They are pricey, but about the best tools you can get.)\nKeep off the lawn and soil as much as possible, to avoid compacting.\nWhat kind of grass did you plant? Drought resistant strains have deeper roots and tend to drain water away from the surface better. And obviously the more established the root structure in general the better the drainage.\nIt should drain better as it establishes, but some grass just naturally has very shallow roots so doesn't do much for surface water draining. You can always reseed with drought resistant grass seed if it's still a problem next year?\nIt shouldn't be if the soil was prepared properly before the turf was laid. Reseeding is just easier than returfing if you have most of a lawn already in place and you just need to tweak it, in your case for a bit of drainage.\nIf you've turfed where a patio used to be then the ground underneath could be compacted. Follow Ferguson's advice and aerate the soil - even pushing in a fork and lifting slightly will help. Don't walk on it yet if it's really squelchy though. Is there moss in the lawn?", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "San Diego, CAUSA\nOctober 13, 2012\nHands on and garden days!\nHave a yard, but I want to build raised floating rollable beds cause I think they'll look neat and keeps my dogs out.\nNo answer yet\nMoved from Seattle in 2012. Still learning how to grow here.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Explore Gallery of Hampton Bay Outdoor Ceiling Lights\nShowing Photo About Hampton Bay Black Outdoor Led Flushmount-Hb7072Led-05 – The Home Depot Throughout Well-liked Hampton Bay Outdoor Ceiling Lights\nA competently prepared hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights are an enjoyable also eco-friendly combination with the home. Choose the right things to make best use of all space you used. Every inches of space in any outdoor lighting should get a role. Make a main geographical feature as showpiece that connect your outdoor lighting with each other. Selecting a decoration are designed to make your outdoor lighting really feel matched and aesthetic.\nThe outdoor lighting has changed dramatically year after year. Several options will do the hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights into an excellent areas for living and inviting. You are able to take a break in the outdoor lighting with excellent comfort and it is really simple to control. All of these is a good idea to a location anybody can both enjoy and sit in. Work with lighting effects to impressive effects. Perhaps place lighting fixture into the outdoor lighting, to alter the mood when you are ready to get there the evening time. This gives the hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights to be used as each a day and evening.\nThe basic planning and also arrangement of hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights is actually relevant. The techniques below summarize learn how to build your outdoor lighting that currently is simple to handle and also relatively simple to prepare, even though you are a novice. All these may vary somewhat determined by the product of outdoor lighting you are usually implementing, although there are various good solutions to make running the condition more easy. There are basically two basic points you’ll be in command of controlling: soil and also water level.\nChoose the best place. Browse through your property then discover the spots the place you enjoy the most your time, alternatively are planning to stay the majority period of time while you are outside. You are able to go walking to the home and then keep an eye out of each the windows then determine the favorite place where you prefer to boost the viewpoint then illustrate a plain map of the location you've decided. Select the right area for your hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights. Building an impressive outdoor lighting would rely heavily on locating a location to help your flowers to grow.\nThe hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights will be the best lovely element of the property or home. It can be noted, prior to deciding to spend effort and also funds in working on outdoor lighting, you need to definitely do several meticulous research also pre-planning. What type of outdoor lighting do you think? Find a way to manage it. Observe the areas that needs keep on being as they are also it can assist you to choose what various kinds of outdoor lighting place you need in each space.\nGonna observe various hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights could be a very good source of inspiration. Try an online planning resource. You will find no cost and also premium options. These kinds of plans will let you digitally plot the outdoor lighting. Some kind of software possibly even allow you to submit a picture of the area for a whole custom-made experience. Take reputable assistance. It is advisable to use the right pro gardener to help you realise the hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights. Do not get worried to give your expert with your own suggestions or inspiration.\nAnalyze any conditions that you can mix up into the hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights. It is possible to plant plants that will effectively harmonize natural aspects. Grow kinds of matching plants and flowers with one another. At the least 4 an identical flowers or simply a grouping of the same type of plants or flowers shows the best beauty. Make a choice of a color scheme for your hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights. Almost all themes for outdoor lighting is cheerful or multi-colored, in case you are going with a traditional design, you will need to choose a minimum color scheme as an alternative. A tropic design and style may possibly include lots of vibrant shades, at the same time a rustic design may take advantage of softer ones.\nWhether you have hampton bay outdoor ceiling lights to go with, you can still develop or establish your individual concept. You just need a couple of basic expertise in outdoor lighting also huge innovation. Pick an usual design and style. There are a lot stategies to implement your own style and design, like a traditional, beach, traditional, and exotic. All can get features couple of color selection, flowers, also ornamental features. 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{"text": "Rudbeckia Plant. This popular wildflower is the official state flower of maryland. Biennial perennial recommended propagation strategy:\nLaciniata belongs to the asteraceae family.the genus rudbeckia contains about 30 species worldwide. It is an excellent border plant, is only 40cm to 45cm tall, and makes a beautiful addition to a vase. It also provides shelter for several song and game birds.\nIt also provides shelter for several song and game birds.\nLaciniata belongs to the asteraceae family.the genus rudbeckia contains about 30 species worldwide. Regardless of species, their flowers comprise a central cone or disc floret surrounded by red, yellow, gold or orange petals. One mature plant can produce 80 or more flowering stems, providing a great floral show.\nSome of the common names for rudbeckia include coneflower, gloriosa daisy, and black eyed susan.\nMost should be sown some time between february and april. Thehe fascinating rudbeckia occidentalis ‘green wizard’ with its green sepals and large deep red centre that will reach around 1.5m is a most unusual plant. ‘black beauty’ which has also has green sepals (no petals) is also worth looking for.\nThe plant list includes a further 41 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus rudbeckia.\nOf these 25 are accepted species names. Butterflies attracted to nectar at the flowers.this plant provides nectar for pollinators. Plants annual, lacking basal tufts of leaves, and leaves chiefly cauline, remaining relatively constant in size until near base of capitulescence, all sessile or subsessile (vs.\nAs the seedlings begin to grow they should be individually potted on or thinned to around 30cm apart.\nEastern united states, nc wildlife value: Biennial perennial recommended propagation strategy: Chosen as the 1999 perennial plant of the year by the perennial plant association.\nWe do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank.\nThis is to allow them to become full and healthy plants. Several horticultural varieties of r. Some congeners, such as rudbeckia hirta l.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Mayor Scott Galvin reports a great turnout for the grand opening of Fleming Field Park, at the site of the former Clapp School on Arlington Road overlooking Horn Pond.\nMany thanks to Rory Lindstrom and Bryan Nagle of the Woburn Recreation Department, along with our Recreation Commissioners, as well as Engineering, Planning, DPW, Parks, Police, Fire, City Council and School Committee, and all of our city departments and employees for their critical support and hard work in helping to bring this fantastic panoramic public park on the shores of Horn Pond to completion (and under budget) so everyone can enjoy it.\nThe park was designed by CBA Landscape Architects, with the design including input from neighbors and the public, following a series of meetings. MJ Cataldo was the Landscape contractor for this project, funded in part by a $300,000 Land and Water Conservation federal grant, received in part because of the innovative rain garden features that help clean water runoff before it hits the street.\nHere’s a roundup of the new park’s features:\nFleming Field Playground Structures –\n· Smart Cube Play Structure – This play structure was designed to engage toddlers and young children with 14 play activities that are geared to suit and challenge their developmental abilities and needs.\n· Venti Smart Play Structure – With over 20 different activities, this structure is designed for children between 5 – 12 years of age. It offers challenges that foster their strategic thinking and physical development.\n· Swing Set – With two bucket seat swings for young children, two strap seat swings for older children and a dish swing for multiple children and disabled children. The swing set caters to children of all ages and offers a relaxing experience that builds their coordination and strength.\n· All of the play equipment is accessible to children with disabilities and provides stimulating play opportunities to all, including those with limited mobility.\n· Additional features found in the playground include two painted hopscotch boards, picnic benches under shade trees, multiple bench locations and a water fountain with bottle filler.\nMulti-Use Basketball Court- The 50′ x 84′ High School size Basketball Court has a durable two- toned painted surface delineating both keys and the center circle from the surrounding court. In addition to the basketball boundary lines, there are boundary lines for two pickle ball courts.\nSplash Pad – A button activated series of water jets with different spray patterns turn on and off in sequence offering a fun cooling experience to children on a hot day.\nScenic Overlook – The circular Overlook looking across Horn Pond has an interpretative sign that provides the history of the Site and the City, the different uses of Horn Pond and the former Middlesex Canal. The sign has a QR code that links to the City’s website which provides additional information regarding the history of Horn Pond and Clapp Park.\nOpen Lawn Area – There is a large flat irrigated lawn area that lends itself to pick-up sports games such as soccer and frisbee or to informal play and other passive activities like kite flying.\nAdditional Park Amenities – The park also includes seating areas, bike parking, drinking fountains with bottle fillers, path lighting, trash and recycling receptacles, shade trees and flowering shrub plantings, a parking lot with rain garden and pedestrian entries from Hudson Street and Arlington Road.\nHillside Rain Gardens – There is a series of three interconnected rain gardens designed to receive runoff from the splash pad and the upper lawn area and paths. The rain gardens and surrounding landscape feature native wetland and meadow plant species. They step down an existing hill and are interwoven by an accessible serpentine walking path with seating areas. The rain gardens handle water runoff in an environmentally friendly way while also providing a relaxing user experience among the native flora of Massachusetts.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Water lilies look marvellous in every garden, park or other green area with water reservoir. They enchant with their beauty, are easy to cultivate and provide opportunity of diverse use according to personal likings. Water lilies are a very diversified group, however they all share one feature – lilies are wonderful decoration of ponds, waterholes and any other body of water. With their presence reservoir becomes vivid and more natural.\nAvailability date: 0000-00-00\nA free-flowering variety that produces a profusion of fragrant, bowl-shaped, double white flowers with prominent yellow centres from June to September. 'Marliacea Albida' is the most popular white water lily in cultivation. Best planted at a depth of 70-150cm, it needs plenty of space, so makes an excellent choice for a lake or large, deep, wildlife pond, where the dark green leaves create a shady underwater habitat for native fish and amphibians. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae.\nTo choose should be well planted sunlit garden ponds and swamps (in the shade plants and flowers bloom poorly not grow) .The best effect is achieved by planting mass or groups .Natural pond can be planted at the bottom of the tank ,if the fertile swamp or in large containers or baskets at least 28x28cm or more ,there should be fertile garden soil or compost with the addition of manure plain or granular .From the top of the basket should be spilled a thicker layer of grit ,stones fraction of 8-16mm. It is recommended that planting young plants in shallow water first until the development of the first leaves\nNo customer comments for the moment.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Plant Base Online (beta)\nErysimum cheiri 'Fire King'\n© Deeproot Plant Base\ncommon name: English Wallflower\nsynonyms: Cheiranthus 'Fire King'\nannual/biennial, evergreen, scented/aromatic\npoisonous or irritant\ndry soil, moist soil\npreferred soil pH: alkaline\nminimum temp: -6°C\nUSDA zone: 9 to 10\nShort-lived, subshrubby evergreen perennial, usually grown as a biennial. Dark green foliage. Bright red-orange flowers in spring. Flowers about two weeks earlier than \"Siberian\" wallflowers.\nWell drained, preferably alkaline, soil in full sun. Will thrive in poor soils. Keep moist until established.\nCutting back hard after flowering will sometimes produce another flush of flowers in summer.\nFrom seed, sown in midsummer. Also by stem cuttings.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Liverline Shih Tzu Price Philippines, Dillard's Michael Kors Shoes Clearance, Wsyt Phone Number, Mbali Nkosi Parents, Online Jobs Nc Part Time, Sms Medical College Cut Off 2019, Bluestone Harbor Cliff Jumping, Eragon Full Movie, Lms Mybmtc Bmtc Login, \"> Liverline Shih Tzu Price Philippines, Dillard's Michael Kors Shoes Clearance, Wsyt Phone Number, Mbali Nkosi Parents, Online Jobs Nc Part Time, Sms Medical College Cut Off 2019, Bluestone Harbor Cliff Jumping, Eragon Full Movie, Lms Mybmtc Bmtc Login, \">\nThere is a real difference between the growth potential of compact varieties and vigorous varieties. New Guinea impatiens shed their flowers naturally, but this can be messy. It also makes a nice houseplant if you have a sunny south-facing window with lots of bright sunlight. Less traveling and handling will result in less stress. New Guinea impatiens appreciates protection from intense, early afternoon sun that can make it scorch and wilt. Your New Guinea impatiens will be happiest with full morning sun and light afternoon shade in most areas of the northern United States and Canada. Buy Now from Amazon. The right time to start pruning impatiens is mid summer or the months of July and August, once the main growing season is over. When you get them home, don’t transplant your New Guinea impatiens immediately. The ground they grow in should be rich and well-watered, yet it should also possess very good drainage capabilities to help prevent root rot and fungus development. Some plants might be troubled with spot virus, fungal blights, rots or powdery mildew. Spread a 1-inch layer of organic compost over the soil prior to planting. The other common form of impatiens is Impatiens hawkeri, which goes by the common name New Guinea impatiens. Miller holds a diploma in social services from Clarke College in Belleville, Ontario. If your New Guinea impatiens plants are in pots or containers, you can just pick them up and gently shake off the old blossoms in an area where it will be easy for you to sweep them up and dispose of them. If fall or winter temperatures are expected to drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, bring your plants indoors if they are in pots. New guineas are, arguably, the second most popular type of impatiens. It’s best to provide them with full sun in the morning and sheltered afternoon shade. That’s why this variety is often referred to as “sunpatiens”. These plants were initially met with enthusiasm, and in the past couple of decades their popularity has soared. Fungal infestation of the roots occurs when roots do not get enough air. My Impatiens Plants Have Buds but Why Won't They Bloom? However, this will add significantly to the time and effort you invest in the maintenance of your plants outdoors. If your area is receiving only light rain, continue your daily watering schedule. When cutting, trim the stems back to a leaf node and supply adequate water and fertilizer to ensure the plant recovers. In nature, it appears in almost all colors and shades except true blue and yellow. Avoid watering overhead to minimize the risk of the plants developing a bacterial or fungal disease, and cut back watering when conditions remain moist or cool. For these reasons, it’s a good idea to trim back and collect old blossoms occasionally. Avoid killing butterfly caterpillars as butterflies are valuable pollinators. Deadhead spent blooms. Instead, get the water needs thoroughly met and give your New Guinea impatiens a chance to recover before gradually introducing fertilizer. Water container and potted plants until the water runs out the drainage holes. The elfin variety is a more common choice for mass landscape plantings. Best offers for your Garden - https://amzn.to/2InnD0w ----- What To Do With Impatiens in the Winter?. With few pests or problems, New Guinea impatiens offer low maintenance and high performance. Overall New Guinea impatiens like moist soil. You can see how Impatiens got the name Busy Lizzie; they always seem to be busy flowering and have little time for anything else. New Guinea impatiens are not heavy feeders, but they do need regular fertilization. For aphids, mealybugs and whitefly remove the bugs with a strong spray of water from your hose or apply a commercial natural pesticide, such as insecticidal soap or neem oil as directed on the package. To take cuttings, use 3 or 4\" tip cuttings and place them in moistened vermiculite, perlite, or other light soil mix. If you do not wish to use these types of products, you can use a liquid soluble plant fertilizer applied every third time you water. Those that come in six-inch pots need a generous foot of space on all sides. Place your plant in a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Apply mulch around outdoor plants during the hotter summer months to cool the soil and conserve moisture. In the flowerbed, you should water deeply at the soil level, as opposed to sprinkling. Check your local nursery in the late spring and early summer for a variety of colors. This plant can thrive in a wider variety of settings than its Elfin cousin. If you plan to transplant them to a sunny full sun area, gradually acclimate them to these conditions by moving them nearer and nearer to the final location over a period of a week or more. They will not enjoy riding around in the car as you run your errands. Impatiens hawkeri: Also called the New Guinea impatiens, this plant has larger flowers, a variety of colors, and can tolerate full sun. Because of their impressive size and showy appearance, New Guinea impatiens are also quickly becoming quite popular as holiday plants. You can purchase finished plants of New Guinea impatiens from your local nursery. As the name already suggests, New Guinea Impatiens originate from Asia, to be more exact, from New Guinea. Cut off spent flowers to keep plants looking their best and to encourage a long season of blooming. However, you may want to trim occasionally to shape and guide the plant. A bonus for us gardeners! This Impatiens hybrid was bred from ‘New Guinea’ Impatiens, which itself was already an improvement over common Impatiens as regards heat resistance. Have dog and tons of items in home… Wondering about my options, Phorid flies, or something else – apartment with no sewers or dead things, Growing Forsythia Shrubs For Lasting Beauty In The Garden, Jatropha Podagrica Care: Growing and Cultivating The Buddha Belly Plant, Zingiber Officinale Care: Learn Tips On Growing Ginger. Check your plants, planters, and flowerbed regularly for pest and weed infestation. So can lack of moisture. Additionally, fallen flowers can cause the development of fungal gray mold, which could kill your plants in fairly short order. Their pointed oblong leaves stay attractive throughout the season … The type of impatiens we want to cover here however, although used frequently in flower beds, are even more popular as a potted plant or in hanging baskets, and that is the \"new guinea\" impatiens. A: Unlike geraniums, New Guinea impatiens and common impatiens can not be forced into dormancy for the winter. Providing Winter Care For Impatiens Written by Doityourself Staff. One part bleach to nine parts water is a very useful mixture. The best way to deal with fungus is to avoid it. Handpick any slugs or snails or bait them with a product containing iron phosphate. Buy Now from Amazon. It is a notably larger plant than standard impatiens and is considered to be showier, especially in terms of its foliage. Pinching and cleaning helps maintain the plant’s appearance and prevents fungal infections and disease. You will certainly be awarded with a riot of color all summer long. New Guinea Impatiens are able to thrive in many parts of the garden because it tolerates and even prefers partial sun. This makes them a versatile and satisfying choice for many different settings. $10.79 Take steps to encourage friendly fauna in your garden (e.g. If you plant these specimens in an area that does not get half a day of sun every day, your plants’ flowers will fade. Alternatively, a soap solution may be used. The foliage is ornamental as well, and can be green, bronze, or purple in colour. Overall, New Guinea impatiens are a great addition to any summer garden with a shady spot. Instead, relocate them to another area. Summary: New Guinea impatiens care. While prized for their petite mounds of colorful blooms and easy-care growing habits, one variety is becoming is a stand-out, and that’s the New Guinea impatien. You can prune impatiens when it reaches the height of 6 inches or more. Take care to identify the type of caterpillars you want to control before taking action. The New Sunset Western Garden Book; Kathleen Norris Brenzel. Very often, this hardy, cheery variety will bounce right back from seemingly fatal dehydration. Water: The more sun your impatiens flowers get, the more water it will need. Continued selective breeding and development of New Guinea impatiens has resulted in plants that produce large, showy flowers coupled with beautiful, variegated foliage. These types of potting soil are more coarse and provide better drainage. Incorporate it at a rate of a pound per 100 square feet of ground. Try Something New This New Guinea impatiens called Bounce Pink Flame ‘Balboufink’ has the look of traditional shade-loving Impatiens walleriana, but it won’t succumb to downy mildew disease. Apply a complete water-soluble fertilizer to potted plants every one to two weeks, or every third watering. Generally speaking, you don’t have to deadhead New Guinea impatiens plants. In fact, few other types of bedding, landscape, and potted plants can rival the New Guinea impatiens in terms of popularity. They are especially attractive when creatively combined with other colorful annuals and perennial plants. Purchase impatiens that look healthy and vibrant. These tiny insects secrete a sugary substance made of the sap of the plants they eat. Early varieties were available to the public very soon after the discovery of these plants. Here are some common pests and problems you may encounter: Various types of caterpillars may attack your impatiens. Reduce the frequency and amount of watering to suit the weather. These can also be purchased online or at a garden center. By the late 1980s, the hybrid known as Tango with orange flower color had been developed. Double the size of the original pot when determining how far apart to space your new plants directly into your garden. And clean away all plant material from the soil. Impatiens is also known as “Busy Lizzie,” and its name is a Latin word that describes the way its seeds shoot out of its pods when ripe (the slightest touch can make a ripe impatiens seed pod burst open and scatter its seeds). You'll get the most blooms by keeping your impatiens slightly pot-bound, so move up to a bigger pot only when the roots fill the pot. You can also use slow release fertilizer at the beginning of the spring season and once more half way through summer. New Guinea impatiens are herbaceous annual flowers that typically grow to about 24 inches in height. Your email address will not be published. If you see wilted leaves on your plants, water them immediately. If the infestation is heavy, apply Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) according to packaging instructions. Hawkeri is started using vegetative cuttings. New Guinea Impatiens. Prized by home gardeners for the colors of these blooms, which almost glow with vibrancy, New Guinea impatiens are named after their native island of New Guinea. The climate in New Guinea is tropical, so this type of impatiens is not happy outside in cold weather. Don’t set them out until after evening temperatures are reliably above 45° degrees Fahrenheit. This will also help encourage more abundant flowering. New Guinea impatiens plants like a rich, well-drained soil so you should only use very high quality, professionally prepared potting soil. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) is an easy-growing annual that isn’t demanding in terms of care. When the temperature climbs higher than 85° degrees Fahrenheit during the day, you may wish to add shade in the form of awnings, shade netting, and the like to protect your plants. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) produce much larger flowers than other impatiens. The plant grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12 and as annuals everywhere. The original plant specimens were found during an expedition conducted by the USDA and Pennsylvania’s Agriculture & Longwood Botanical Gardens. In addition to differences in looks, size, and hardiness, these plants also differ in propagation. It might be very workable for a few indoor or container plants, though. How Do I Care for a Blooming Bougainvillea Plant? Outdoors, mulch also helps keep the soil cool, thus reducing stress. on Oct 18, 2009. This should be set up in such a way that the ground is thoroughly soaked but the leaves are left dry. You can purchase ladybugs online or possibly at a local garden center. Traditional Elfin impatiens is a common landscaping plant and a good choice for adding color and beauty to a partial shade setting. These short pieces of stem grow into new plants that are identical to the parent. Like Impatiens walleriana, the New Guinea variety of impatiens like daily watering. New Guinea impatiens will often recover as soon as they receive enough water, but repeated wilting may result in reduced foliage and flowers. Water indoor plants when the soil begins to dry. Required fields are marked *. When placing New Guinea impatiens in the garden or in pots or planters be sure to provide plenty of growing space. New Guinea impatiens are the perfect flowers to choose for shaded areas of your landscaping. This is usually sufficient fertilization for New Guinea impatiens grown in landscape beds. Impatiens walleriana is a seed grown plant. Naturally, it is possible to grow them from seed; however, this is usually so difficult that it is not worth the trouble to attempt it. While New Guinea impatiens love sunlight for part of the day, they won’t bloom as well if they receive too much. These attractive plants have become a favorite for landscaping, flowerbeds, or in an outdoor container garden. New Guineas can also take a little more sunshine than can the walleriana species. This plant was discovered in the jungles of New Guinea in the early 1970s. God exists. New Guinea Impatiens Info Impatiens of all varieties are reliable shade-garden favorites that are hardy in most growing zones across the nation. Instead, place them in a somewhat sheltered location in their original containers. Be careful not to allow plants to dry out and wilt frequently as this will stunt flower and foliage growth. The thing to remember about New Guinea impatiens is that, although it will tolerate moderate amounts of sunshine, it still thrives in light shade. Trim overgrown and leggy plants to keep a compact, bushy shape. If you make the soil level too high, you run the risk of rotting the stem. If you prefer the original, taller impatiens varieties, buy several six-pack containers of seedlings. Although their initial introduction to the United States in 1970 didn’t go well, plant breeders have since created new cultivars that have made New Guinea impatiens a common potted and landscape plant in American gardens. Known as \"impatiens\", jewelweed or just touch-me-not, these plants, which come in different colors, are very common in terraces and gardens.Coming from tropical areas, in winter it is necessary to take into account some considerations for these plants so they manage to survive at low temperatures. It is typically considered a more economical choice as individual plants for large plantings. A thorough drench once each week is usually enough for plants grown outdoors. Adjust these measurements depending upon the variety of impatiens you are working with. New Guinea impatiens are hardy plants, with no significant pest or disease problems. You can also group three or four six-inch plants in a fourteen to sixteen-inch container. If caught early, simply knock aphids off plants with a strong spray from the garden hose or a natural aphid spray. With very little care they will brighten up any shady area. CARE OF IMPATIENS HANGING BASKET Nothing compares to IMPATIENS for their blooming power. After you have planted or potted your New Guinea impatiens, be sure to give it a generous watering and cover the soil with mulch to protect the roots and hold the moisture in. They can grow up to 60 cm (2 feet) in height and produce flowers in a myriad of colours including pink, white, orange, purple and red. Price: Once you have made your selections, take your plants straight home. And do not look to fertilizer; New Guinea impatiens do not need heavy fertilizer. If you want to know how to winterize Impatiens, do not miss this OneHowTo article. Pay attention to the moisture of the plant's potting soil, and make sure that it is consistently moist.Never let impatiens dry out. Crowding can inhibit flowering. They tend to drop their spent blossoms naturally to make room for fresh blossoms. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) is a fairly new type of impatiens that offers quite a few benefits over the traditional Elfin (Impatiens walleriana ) variety. Use the lowest recommended rate on the label, and if plants are dry, water thoroughly before fertilizing to avoid burning the roots. The very best choices are those that have a high perlite, vermiculite and/or peatmoss content. You want well-draining soil so the plants do not sit in water. Spider mites usually attack during hot, dry spells. Traditional or “Elfin” impatiens produce more flowers than New Guinea plants; however, these flowers are quite small when compared with the generously sized New Guinea impatiens flowers produced. Although it is not as frequently used as a landscaping bedding plant in mass plantings, New Guinea impatiens is actually better suited for this purpose than Elfin impatiens, which is the usual choice. When you allow your New Guinea impatiens to bask in the friendly sunshine of the morning hours and hide from the punishing rays of the afternoon sun, you will have a winning combination. The best watering schedule for New Guinea is an early morning drenching. Eastern exposures are often ideal. To make the job easier, prune the plants back now so they will be correctly sized for indoor life. In terms of growing conditions, Elfin and New Guinea impatiens have similar needs when it comes to potting soil. If you see webbing and what looks like cayenne pepper powder on the undersides of your plant leaves, you have a spider mite infestation. The lighting on your New Guinea impatiens sounds reasonable. Purchase impatiens seedlings or larger young plants. Don’t purchase leggy plants or those that have dead or faded foliage. However, they cannot tolerate soil that is soggy or too dry. A slow drip, ground irrigation system is best. Their leaves should be smooth and shiny, and they should possess a wealth of flowers and buds. Another option for ensuring your impatiens plant survives winter is to take cuttings. You may wish to establish a separate butterfly garden to provide an appropriate setting. You may see small, green aphids in clusters on the tips of branches. For this reason, you will need fewer plants to cover the same amount of space, so choosing New Guinea impatiens over Elfin varieties might very well end up saving you quite a bit of money. The flowers themselves should be in good shape and not wilting. Additionally, if the stems of your plants are getting leggy and overgrown, which happens in partial shade, you will naturally want to correct this flaw. The ideal would be to wait until evening temperatures are reliably between 55° – 65° degrees Fahrenheit and daytime temperatures are a steady 70° – 85° degrees Fahrenheit. One word to keep in mind: finicky. New Guinea impatiens are a cultivar of the species Impatiens hawkeri. They will add an explosion of color in these areas from early summer to fall. In containers, New Guinea impatiens makes an excellent porch or deck plant. Remember to always make your pruning cut just above a leaf node to promote strong, bushy growth. If spraying with water be sure to do this on a warm, dry day to avoid encouraging fungal growth. There could be a few reasons. Pruning is important for the plant as it promotes new growth in the plant and improves its blooming. Although the New Guinea impatiens were rather spindly and unattractive when brought straight in from the wilderness, clever horticulturists soon developed very attractive, low maintenance, carefree hybrids. One of the many wonderful things about new guinea impatiens is that they are very easy to care for and do not require a lot of maintenance. Keep your plants vigorous by pinching off old flowers after they finish blooming with your fingers. Repot plants. How to Grow New Guinea Impatiens. Nonetheless, if you do occasionally forget to water, don’t despair. Compost increases soil fe… Cared for properly, they provide continuous bountiful and beautiful color from early in spring until autumn. Like their shade-loving cousins the common impatiens, New Guinea impatiens form small clumps and hold their many flowers above their foliage, where they make a colorful display. They bloom in summer and fall, and can be white, pink, red or orange in color. Tropical plants such as New Guinea Impatiens are usually cultivated during spring because the soil needs to be rich and warm in… Bonide Leaf Eating Worm & Moth Killer, Thuricide Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) Outdoor Insecticide/Pesticide Liquid Concentrate (8 oz.) Your soil should be friable and rich with organic matter so it can hold moisture properly without waterlogging. Lady bugs can also help you get spider mites under control as can specialized predatory mites. Variegation of leaves will become less dramatic and will eventually disappear. They require about four to six hours of afternoon shade. Plant New Guinea impatiens once the danger of spring frost has passed. https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/gardening-pros-cons/upsides-and-downsides-to-heirloom-planting/, https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/home-and-garden-reviews/real-green-lawn-care-review/, https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/gkh-musings/tips-for-new-gardeners/, Peters Classic 20-20-20 All Purpose Fertilizer, 8-Ounce, Bonide Leaf Eating Worm & Moth Killer, Thuricide Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) Outdoor Insecticide/Pesticide Liquid Concentrate (8 oz.). New Guinea Impatiens can be started quite easily from tip cuttings. Water them if needed and keep them this way for several days before transplanting to their permanent location. Renee Miller began writing professionally in 2008, contributing to websites and the \"Community Press\" newspaper. In fact, this plant is generally quite thirsty. You can purchase good looking New Guinea impatiens plants as 6-pack or 12 pack liners, in small pots, in group arrangements, and in hanging baskets. She is co-founder of On Fiction Writing, a website for writers. Indoor plants may require more frequent watering. If you see a sticky, black substance on your plants, suspect aphids. Unexplained wilt may be caused by fungal root rot. If the soil dries out completely between watering, your plant may wilt or lose flowers. This good-looking breed sports oversized, showy flowers and variegated leaves. Light: Impatiens flowers need shade to full sun (the more sun the better). Your email address will not be published. New Guinea impatiens can be propagated by cutting off a healthy stem and placing it in soil to take roots. As a caveat, if your plants have been without water for a while don’t fertilize initially. This belief is somewhat faulty, though. Bedding Impatiens provide a colourful carpet of flowers that resemble a woven tapestry and provide so many colours for the summer season. Transplant New Guinea impatiens in six-inch pots into nine or ten-inch containers. If you make it too low, the roots will be exposed and will suffer. It’s a good idea to always keep all of your gardening supplies disinfected by cleaning them with a combination of bleach and water. New Guinea Impatiens are able to thrive in many parts of the garden because it tolerates and even prefers partial sun. New Guinea flower does this well-established favorite one better. If you see big, chewed-up holes in your plants, your problem is probably caterpillars. They can be kept happily as indoor plants through the winter and transplanted outdoors in the springtime. If you are planting directly into a flowerbed, be sure to prepare the soil thoroughly and work in a high percentage (30-50%) peat or compost for arability and drainage. New Guinea impatiens make wonderful additions to any home, porch, patio, yard or garden. New Guinea impatiens plants enjoy a half-day of sun and present a far more impressive showing than their humble cousins. Use a pot with drainage holes to prevent overwatering, which can cause root rot. Begin with carefully selected New Guinea impatiens. Use of a long term, slow-release fertilizer mixed into the soil at the time of planting and applied as a top dressing twice a month should keep your plants happy and thriving. If your soil is not high quality and well-drained and/or if you do not have adequate drainage holes in planters, this will be the result. I’m having supernatural experiences. When shopping look for specimens that are fully branched and well rounded. Excessive use can result in a rapid release of nutrients during the hottest months of the summer. Use a handheld garden fork to work the compost into the soil. Deal with them by picking them off and dropping them into a bucket of soapy water. Before you begin transplanting your new arrivals, make certain that all the materials and tools you plan to use are clean and free from contamination. ladybugs) to help you control your aphid problem. Be that as it may, continuous research and effort has resulted in some new varieties of New Guinea impatiens seed that are available to commercial growers but are not yet available to consumers as seed. While Elfin impatiens thrives in full shade, New Guinea impatiens need half a day of sun every day to look their best and to thrive. This is why it is so important to position your plants correctly, prepare your soil well and water with care. It is also a vigorous grower that gains more size than the old-fashioned variety and is able to fill in more space with fewer plants. Coddling New Guinea impatiens a bit will prevent stress and result in healthier plants with more abundant blooms and more beautiful flowers and foliage. This continuously flowering plant produces bright orange blooms that can be as large as 2.5 inches across. The downside of this is that they don’t tend to drop them in a symmetrical manner, so plants left to their own devices can begin looking rather unkempt. Carpet beetle larvae. Even if your New Guinea impatiens plants appear to be dead, give them a good watering. How to Care for New Guinea Impatiens. Fertilizing parched plants can result in burned roots. Reliable watering is of the utmost importance, so use of an automatic irrigation system is ideal. For fuller, shorter New Guinea impatiens… Your New Guinea impatiens will need lots of water at first to become well established in their new home. They leave tiny little holes in the leaves of your plants. Some plants might be troubled with spot virus, fungal blights, rots or powdery mildew. Plants that come in five-inch pots need ten or eleven inches of space all around. Place your New Guinea impatiens in an area that provides light shade throughout the day. Just as too little sun will have a negative impact on impatiens flowers and blossoms, too much sun can cause stunted flowers and bleached, burned foliage. Take a look at the leaves for any discoloration or holes that could indicate a bug problem. Plants are very sensitive to cold and wet, and are therefore not planted out until the risk of frost is well past, and need rehousing early in the autumn. The former usually grow to be about a foot high and wide. New Guinea impatiens are hardy plants, with no significant pest or disease problems. Be careful not to keep your new plants in an area that is too dark as this can also be stressful. It is also a good idea to work some 20-20-20 dry, slow-release fertilizer into the soil before planting. No deadheading is required to keep them repeat blooming for months. You should keep the soil moist consistently but never soggy. New Guinea impatiens prefer consistently moist soil. Check to be sure that the root system is healthy and intact. This method will help prevent fungal growth. Some good choices in fertilizer include: Use these products at a low-to-medium rate for best results. Choose a well-drained location that receives full morning sun and partial shade in the afternoon. Don’t spray your New Guinea impatiens, and don’t use a sprinkler. The best time to water is in the very early hours of the morning so that the plants can benefit from ample water during the sunny, warm hours of the day. Impatiens capensis and Impatiens pallida: Jewelweed and Touch-Me-Not respectively are the common names for this wildflower species of impatiens. Impatiens walleriana are the superstars of the shade garden and have been hybridized into a dizzying array of choices, including variegated forms, as well as single- and double-flowered varieties. They bloom profusely until frost if these simple directions are followed. New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) is a fairly new type of impatiens that offers quite a few benefits over the traditional Elfin (Impatiens walleriana) variety.This good-looking breed sports oversized, showy flowers and variegated leaves. This is especially important immediately after planting. In this article, we will discuss selection, planting impatiens, and the easy care of the New Guinea impatiens. Read on to learn more. How much sun do New Guinea impatiens need? If the plant you are considering buying has brown roots, it is an indication that it has not been well-cared-for. It should be equal with the current level of soil in your plant’s existing pot. Keep the humidity level high yet maintain air circulation by placing the pot in a plastic bag … When planting in pots or planters, the new container should be about one-and-a-half times the size of the pot in which the plant currently resides. Always sterilize your clippers with rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes after each use to reduce the risk of spreading diseases from one plant to another. When you plant or pot your New Guinea impatiens, be aware of the soil level. Peters Classic 20-20-20 All Purpose Fertilizer, 8-Ounce How to Grow and Take Care for Peperomia Nivalis (Succulent), Growing Heirloom Plants – Upsides And Downsides To Heirloom Planting, Starting A Garden: GKH Tips For New Gardeners, sunny south-facing window with lots of bright sunlight, LIVE: 4 Indoor Gardening Challenges and How to Solve Them. New Guinea impatiens do best with daytime temperatures of between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and nighttime temperatures between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. If you allow the soil to dry out multiple times, the health of the plants will suffer severely, and they will be more subject to disease and pest infestation. © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. It’s all right to plant them loosely into the pot side by side, so three to four sets should be enough. Impatiens flowers do best if fertilized regularly. Remember that your New Guinea impatiens is sensitive to sudden extremes in temperature, so don’t plant it outdoors in the heat of the day. Soggy soil promotes root rot. If the New Guinea impatiens you are planting came in a four-inch pot, it will need a good eight or nine inches on all sides for proper growth. This can form a black, sooty mold. Use water soluble fertilizer on your impatiens every two weeks through spring and summer. New Guinea impatiens are a great choice for a long-blooming flower for a sunny spot in your garden. They must be brought inside and cared for as a house plant. Soak pots and implements thoroughly in the solution and then rinse with copious amounts of clean water to prevent potential disease of your new plants. Caring for New Guinea impatiens is no more difficult than any other flower, as long as you keep the plants well-watered throughout the hottest parts of the year. Generally, impatiens like shade and moisture. How to Keep Your Miniature Bougainvillea Alive, Milmont Greenhouses: New Guinea Impatiens Care for the Consumer, Missouri Botanical Garden: Impatiens Hawkeri (group). It’s best to do your planting and transplanting in the cool, early hours of the morning or at dusk to give the plants a little time to adjust and recover without the added stress of excessive heat and sunlight. Naturally, you will water less in cool, damp weather than in hot, dry weather. New Guinea impatiens care requires little pruning. Be sure to research the varieties you are planting and provide even more generous spacing for vigorous types of impatiens. Mix a complete slow-release fertilizer into the soil after planting outdoor plants. Impatiens hawkeri is a larger, sturdier, brighter version of the old-fashioned favorite, Impatiens walleriana. There are two important steps of pruning. Dry soil causes plants to suffer and drop flowers and foliage. Rooting hormones can also be used to encourage root growth, but its normally not mandatory. They do not set flower buds when night temperatures reach 70° and typically go out of flower during summer or when drought-stressed. New Guinea impatiens do well in the sun, although they can't handle prolonged full-sun exposure. Indeed, traditional Impatiens varieties would only thrive in the shade but wither away when temperatures increased. $12.13 It was termed an “All-American Selection” in 1989. Price: When planning your garden, remember that New Guinea impatiens grow bigger and taller than Elfin impatiens. Avoid overwatering to minimize the chances of the plants developing these problems. 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{"text": "Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a lush, vibrant green lawn that stays beautiful year-round without the hassle of constant maintenance. That's the magic of synthetic turf installation. Synthetic turf offers an array of benefits that can transform your outdoor space into a picturesque oasis. This article will discuss why choosing to install artificial turf is a game-changer for homeowners like you.\nSay goodbye to hours of work maintaining your lawn. Synthetic turf is the solution to all of your lawn maintenance woes. Forget about the time-consuming tasks of mowing, watering, and fertilizing every week; with synthetic turf, you don't need to worry about any of that. Instead, you can enjoy the beauty of a green lawn without the hassle of upkeep. All you need to do is brush off debris and rinse it off if necessary, and your lawn will stay beautiful and inviting all year long.\nAs the global water crisis continues to worsen, it's more important than ever to make smart decisions about your water consumption. Natural grass lawns require a significant amount of water to remain green and healthy, but the good news is that opting for synthetic turf is an excellent way to conserve water without sacrificing the aesthetic of your outdoor spaces. Not only does synthetic turf reduce the amount of water needed for upkeep, but it's also a great way to save money on your water bills. What's more, you can feel good knowing that you're doing your part to protect the planet.\nVersatility and Durability\nSynthetic turf is built to withstand heavy foot traffic and challenging weather conditions. Whether you have children or pets or enjoy hosting outdoor gatherings, synthetic turf can handle it all. It maintains its lush appearance and resilience, providing a durable surface for various activities. From backyard playtime to entertaining guests, your synthetic turf installation ensures a reliable and visually appealing outdoor space.\nSynthetic turf installation is a smart choice for homeowners seeking a low-maintenance, environmentally friendly, and versatile outdoor solution. With minimal upkeep requirements, you can reclaim your free time and say goodbye to lawn care headaches. Embrace water conservation by eliminating the need for excessive watering. Synthetic turf durability ensures a long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing lawn for all your outdoor activities. So, why wait? Unleash the potential of your outdoor oasis with synthetic turf and enjoy a beautiful, hassle-free lawn that lasts throughout the seasons.\nContact a professional to learn more about synthetic turf installation.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Our unusual spring has become a beautiful summer so far. Each day brings new developments to Rivers Pointe Estates, where we will soon build new construction homes. Now, as we get ready for roads to go in, we’re following our master plan for this unique community. Here are just some of the things that will make Rivers Pointe special:\nNeighborhood streets at Rivers Pointe Estates are carefully designed to be attractive, safe and easy to use for bikes and pedestrians. Our master plan calls for “calming” traffic patterns and roads with decreased impervious surfaces.\nBeyond being safe and peaceful, the roads through Rivers Pointe will look nice, too. We’re adding pavers, stone walls, fencing, bollards and custom guardrails. Street signs will all be custom and our special “dark sky” street lights are planned to minimize light pollution. Along the roads in certain sections of the community will be sidewalks finished with pavers or stamped or stained concrete.\nRiver Overlook Trail\nWe know just how special this land overlooking the Ohio River is. Rivers Pointe residents will be able to enjoy the setting and the view every day. A continuous 8-foot-wide biking/walking path will be provided along one side of the main drive beginning at the Village Center. From there, the path will lead to a neighborhood park overlooking the Ohio River.\nThis path, along with a network of other trails, will allow community residents to get outside their new construction homes to explore nature and lead an active lifestyle.\nGreen Spaces Around New Construction Homes\nFinally, as the roads are built in Rivers Pointe, you can rest assured that they are designed to minimize grading, clearing and impact on the land, to preserve trees and to provide unique neighborhoods within the community. In fact, when you drive the main road in Rivers Pointe, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a state park.\nWe’ve set aside 20 percent of our acreage as green space. So Rivers Pointe homeowners will be able to walk out their back door right into natural surroundings. With pocket parks, plenty of trees, horse stables near by and even a creekside campsite as part of our community, the beauty of nature is right at home at Rivers Pointe.\nMore to Come\nWe’re so excited to see roads coming into Rivers Pointe. Watch this space for more information about community amenities, new construction homes and more to come.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A grass is defined by Merriam Webster as a plant or little shrub with no edible components. Grass is additionally understood as turf or even vegetations having desirable residential or commercial properties for food, that is actually, to serve a function.\nPots are actually usually a resource of condition, for example, dark filth clippings or even bushy stems on plants that have actually pollinated. They are actually excess plant growths that make irritable, thorny stalk or leaves behind, and also at times blooms. An excess vegetation in a particular site is actually called a weed.\nA weed is typically described as a plant possessing unfavorable attributes in the natural surroundings that avoid it from expanding. Typical grass in gardens are ragweed, dandelion, crab grass, blue superstar, crab grass, aloe vera, pasture yard, sage, Stinging Nettles, thistle, and beetroot. A lot of weeds are actually strongly intrusive and may ruin a whole range. They have a tendency to be much less harmful to backyards than a few of the native vegetations that they compete with. Consequently, weeding is an important gardening job.\nThe best significant way that weeds gain dominance in a garden is actually through chemical command. Weeds typically possess one or more characteristics that make all of them especially challenging to control. Some pots cultivate below ground or emerge in clusters. Various other qualities create some species highly eye-catching to birds, causing all of them to spread over huge areas. These strongly pleasing plants end up being prevalent and often spread out throughout a backyard.\nParticular styles of grass also need a various kind of chemical procedure, relying on the type of vegetation, its fully grown dimension, the quantity of soil it deals with, as well as where it grows. If you desire to make use of chemicals to control weeds, you should very carefully examine the style of plant and also the particular grass that it controls.\nIf you do choose to make use of chemicals to get rid of grass, there are actually a lot of approaches accessible. A few of the best popular weed killers are weed killers containing formulations consisting of trifluoromethanes (TFM), which are actually even more effective than weed killers with other elements; as well as non-selective weed killers, which work better on certain types without selecting those that are going to be actually gotten rid of through an additional weed. Various other typically used approaches to control grass are actually fumigation, rototripsy, digging, seed, and irrigation escalate. Weed command professionals are offered to aid you decide on which of these methods will certainly operate best for your garden.\nA weed is specified by Merriam Webster as any kind of sneaking, noxious plant along with toxic seeds that grow on lawn, skin, twigs or even various other issue whose development tends to hurt or damage the close-by soil. In the United States, our experts have actually know to use numerous typical but straightforward strategies for removing pots.\nThe 1st step in grass control in your lawn should be actually to pinpoint the species of grass that are in your place. Next off, find out what those types perform to supply on the main plant plants you desire to attract.\nA lot of grass species may be eliminated by technical tools developed to draw them off the land. Graders, seed spreaders, roller rakes, as well as chemicals applied in different volumes over numerous years can easily manage numerous weeds, if they are appropriately used.\nSome weeds are actually especially challenging to control because of their undesirable characteristics. These grass possess few natural opponents in the USA as well as, as a result, are exceptionally tough to clear away from the property. On uncommon affairs, all-natural enemies might be able to take down an unfavorable plant, but they are going to usually do this at the cost of individual health as well as efficiency. Weed killers, on the contrary, eliminate just the weed as well as leaves behind the plant undamaged.\nChemical pot control, which is actually commonly pertained to as weed killer spray, is an often utilized method of getting rid of grass. It is not without dispute. Some strains of pots are actually resistant to chemical uses. The unplanned repercussions of using chemicals to healthy plants is that they may also get rid of pets or even wreck the ground with chemical overflow.\nAn example would certainly be actually the use of low-protein weed greats that just injure those weeds with healthy proteins reduced than a particular factor. Chemical-free pot control is ending up being a lot more popular as plant areas try to decrease the adverse features of grass that are insusceptible or even have unfavorable top qualities.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Morton Arboretum’s Plant Clinic helps homeowners, gardeners and landscape professionals throughout the Chicago region and the world have healthy, attractive, well-chosen plants. Trained staff and volunteers are available in person, by phone, or by e-mail to help with tree and plant selection, identifying and coping with pests and diseases, and other concerns.\nWith sound advice based on research and nearly a century of experience in caring for a wide variety of trees and plants in the Midwest, the Plant Clinic helps promote sound management practices.\nOften the Plant Clinic staff can direct visitors to mature plants on the Arboretum’s grounds, which can be a great help in choosing the most appropriate plant for a yard or landscape.\nFind the Plant Clinic office across the courtyard from the Visitor Center. April through October, it is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. November through March, it is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, call 630-719-2424, or email firstname.lastname@example.org.\nThe Plant Clinic also has many resources online to help with trees and plants. Learn how to make the most out of a call or email to the Plant Clinic with these tips.\nBartlett Tree Experts, Plant Clinic Sponsor", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Why Daleco for your commercial grounds maintenance?\nSelecting the right commercial lawn and landscape contractor for your grounds maintenance leads to a property with a healthy bottom line. Daleco Land Management is trusted, reliable and committed to our commercial property owners and managers. Our reputation for professionalism, excellence and on time delivery sets us apart from other lawn and landscape contractors in the Louisville, KY area.\nTrust Daleco Land Management with your first impression, your brand and your grounds to potential customers and their patrons. Commercial property owners and property managers in the Louisville Kentucky and surrounding areas have done so over the last 20 years.\nFocus on the commercial grounds market\nProfessional & established with 20+ years professional lawn and landscape service - not a new fly by night lawn company\nTrusted by Office Parks, Industrial Centers, Strip Centers, Malls & Residential one acre plus properties throughout Louisville KY\nCommitted to commercial lawn, turf, landscaping and snow plowing excellence\nEmergency Response available 24 hours\nLicensed with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Division of Pesticides\nResidential lawn & landscape contractor for one acre lots and larger\nSchedule your appointment for a free lawn and landscape estimate by clicking the button above, emailing or calling Daleco Land Management at", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "We are a boutique, studio based practice that achieves big results. Established by Lee and Angela Brazier in 2005, Bespoke has developed consistently since this time and is now one of the leading landscape architecture practices within New Zealand. An emphasis on a strongly design led process of project development has been a constant focus. This is embodied in our commitment to a working environment that fosters an open, creative and collaborative approach to design. Our projects are led, designed and developed by a highly talented, dynamic team of Landscape Architects.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Garden Fences And Gates. The garden can give any home and its surroundings any unique and artistic seem. You can use several different what you should beautify your garden through adding your touch to it. People have no qualms about obtaining a specialist to do up their garden. However, many periods, these people forget that a garden fence can provide protection and privacy that is extremely important with regard to a home and garden. Besides this particular, a garden fence also can enhance the actual appearance of a home.\nGarden Fences And Gates Amazing Diy Garden Gate – Wonderful Rustic Garden Gate And Fence Gates Pic\nGarden Fences And Gates Fascinating Popular Garden Gates And Fences With Fence Gate Arbor | Plsblue Picture\nGarden Fences And Gates Classy Garden Fences And Gates By Arab Garden In United Arab Emirates Image\nGarden Fences And Gates Glamorous Images About Fences Wooden Gates Post And With Simple Garden Fence Pic\nGarden Fences And Gates Stunning Andie's Way: Fence And Simple Gates – Removes Easily For Gardening Pic\nFor Garden Fence, You can find many ideas on the topic garden fences and gates, garden fences and gates design, garden fences and gates home depot, garden fences and gates in uae and many more on the internet, but in the post of Garden Fences And Gates we have tried to select the best visual idea about Garden Fence You also can look for more ideas on Garden Fence category apart from the topic Garden Fences And Gates.\nGarden Fences And Gates post have 6 awesome images. Read Garden Border Fence Ideas or find other pictures about Garden Fence for more ideas related to Garden Fences And Gates.\nRead more: Simple Garden Fence Ideas", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Sustainable City Yas Island by Aldar Properties is a new residential advancement offering 1, 2 & 3 bedroom condos and 3-4 bedroom townhouses within Abu Dhabi. With the aim of offering a concept where \" you live life as it should be \". Keeping in mind the responsibility of a better future and the resources that are durable and safe to pass them to generations. This wonderful land of heavenly lifestyle is created to offer a sustainable life.\nNested pleasantly in one of the most iconic Yas Island communities that features incredible options and methods of entertainment, fun, leisure, sports, health, and more. A perfectly devised plan of crafting a sustainable city where the future lies ahead and is better. Simply passionate for your better tomorrow.\nVarious smart and remarkable sustainability features are integrated in your homes and within the development that comprises high energy efficiency to save on electricity. A beautiful green landscape with a smart irrigation system to save more water. Focusing efficiently on the usage of low carbon products and recyclable material.\nWhile most of the areas within the city are solar powered as well, low flow water fixtures to save water, reuse of wastewater in irrigation, etc. While easy accessibility throughout the community along with car free residential clusters to encourage walking that also improves your health. Overall the development stands for what it signifies its name.\n- Premium condominium and townhouses\n- Collection of 1 to 4 bedroom sustainable residences\n- Easy accessibility throughout the city\n- Solar powered areas and sustainable environment\n- Lush green landscapes with irrigation system\n- Special methods for water treatment and saving water", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "As previously discussed, the developers of 315 E. Chapel Hill St. had initially submitted a proposal which would have allowed them to take ownership of a chunk of the alley for use as an outdoor patio. Seven Stars (among others) raised concerns that this would would make the alley somewhat claustrophobic, and in so doing impede public use of the space (which has seen increasing use due to the popularity of neighboring businesses).\nThose concerns caused the planning department to slam on the brakes, and they held a public meeting to solicit input from the public. The input was provided to the developers, who stated they would take it into account as they moved forward.\nThe Hotel has now revised (or at least clarified) its plans and intends to submit them to the council on the 18th:\nThe results are now in an agreement between the developers and the city that will probably come up for City Council approval Dec. 18. Most involve keeping the alley much as it is already, by preserving the trees already there, keeping the cobblestone pavement, keeping cars out and preserving public space there.\nGentian’s plan incorporates a public “pedestrian use area,” leaves the trees and most of the cobblestones, though it adds a five-foot wide public walkway paved with material easier on the feet than cobblestones. Any stones removed would be used as “design elements” in new construction. The company would also be responsible for maintaining the existing plantings, and may add lighting to the alley that designer Rob Emerson said is now “pitch dark” at night.\nOn first blush that sounds pretty swell! Caveat: I’ve not seen the actual plan, so I’m taking TheDurhamNews on its word here; I also don’t know whether these plans would be legally binding (in many cases, site plans can be changed at the discretion of the developer). Still, it’s always nice to see a developer listening to public feedback and working to come up with a compromise.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "How does architecture contribute to desert wildlife conservation?\nArchitecture can contribute to desert wildlife conservation by designing structures and communities that minimize impact on the natural environment. This involves careful site selection, avoiding areas critical for wildlife or where construction could disrupt ecosystems.\nBuildings are designed to blend with the landscape, using materials and colours that are compatible with the surrounding desert. Water usage is a critical consideration, with designs incorporating efficient fixtures and systems for recycling greywater. Outdoor lighting is minimized and directed downward to prevent disruption to nocturnal wildlife. Landscaping uses native plants that provide habitat for local species.\nOverall, the aim is to create developments that coexist harmoniously with the desert environment, preserving its unique ecosystems and the species that depend on them.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Since its inception in 1997, marc boutin architectural collaborative inc. MBAC has operated at the boundary between design disciplines—seeking a density of meaning that emerges through the synthesis of art, architecture, urban design, and landscape design. This characteristic interdisciplinarity both characterizes and enriches the quality of the firm's work by the emphasis it places on the relationships between scales of design.\nOver the past 20-plus years, MBAC has been recognized for design excellence for both unrealized and built projects across a broad spectrum of project types—from custom houses to large cultural buildings and recreation centers to public plazas. This recognition has come in the form of local, regional, national awards, and international awards including numerous Mayor’s Urban Design Awards in Calgary and Edmonton, several Prairie Design Awards, nine Canadian Architect Awards, a Progressive Architecture Award, a Canadian Society of Landscape Architecture National Honour, National Urban Design Awards, and a Landscape Network Award 'Top 10 Public Space Award'.\nComprised of over 70 projects, the firm's portfolio is diverse, both in program type and scale. It includes small public plazas and large civic works yards—as well as custom houses and heritage building renovations. MBAC is currently working on a 7,400 sq. m. multi-use facility that will include a fire station, non-market housing, and shared corporate space for the City of Calgary.\nAs a design firm that champions the importance of public space in a northern climate, MBAC continues to frame sustainability as a design driver that ought to be considered pluralistically, and in the interest of social equity. MBAC is proud to pursue accreditation programs such as LEED® and WELL—but also prides itself on engaging in architectural issues that impact the broader conceptual and environmental boundaries of social justice and the built environment. To that end, MBAC is as proud of the Calgary Public Building Restoration being the first LEED® Platinum accredited project for the City of Calgary, introducing food security as a design driver for the upcoming Sunalta Community Hub.\nMBAC has been home to nearly 40 employees, serving as a rich and vibrant point of design exchange and innovation. Led by Marc Boutin, the current staff includes Tony Leong, Richard Cotter, Nathaniel Wagenaar, Michelle Smith Cowman, Fatima Rehman, Brett Sanderson, Trevor Steckly, Tim Smith, Kalie Widmer, and Ashley Ortlieb. As the firm continues to evolve and engage new design territories, it remains dedicated to the proposition that the best design ideas are the product of intensive, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preoccupied with a desire to leverage architecture's capacity to materially enrich where and how we live.\n“MBAC’s collective body of work, framed as the Landscape of Memory, adeptly traverses across scales. The studio itself operates uniquely within an integrated practice model. Marc and his team embody a true commitment to architectural education, mentorship, public awareness, and the growth of architects.”\nInternational Newswire Partner", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Choosing rhododendrons is largely matter of deciding on size, flowers, foliage and flowering season, while always considering your growing conditions. Sometimes other aspects may also be important. For instance, you may want fragrance or a special growth form, but mainly it is size, color and foliage that matter most. Deciding on the size of plant is not just a matter of knowing its height and spread; the general growth habit is equally important. Densely foliaged plants often look better than open growers but open plants allow light to penetrate and allow the planting of woodland perennials and small shrubs near them. Consider the overall effect -height, width and foliage cover -when deciding if a plant is suitable.\nEven the most spectacular rhododendron's flowers are only open for a relatively brief time. In terms of year-round appearance, the foliage is far more important than the flowers. Rhododendron foliage is every bit as variable as the flowers and can be just as beautiful too, so take the time to consider the foliage when choosing your plants. Of course, it is hard to ignore the foliage unless you are buying a deciduous azalea out of leaf but it is surprising how often poor foliage is ignored for the sake of a month of pretty flowers.\nSome rhododendrons have aromatic foliage. This may not be noticeable unless the foliage is crushed, but on damp or warm days the scent, often cinnamon-like, can be quite strong. Rhododendron campylogynum, R. cinnabarinum, R. glaucophyllum and R. hippophaeoides have noticeably aromatic foliage.\nA few rhododendrons have attractive reddish brown, peeling bark. It is rarely a feature to rival their flowers or foliage, but it is an extra, adding to the appeal of plants that might otherwise look rather drab in winter. Rhododendron barbatum, R. cinnabarinum, R. hodgsonii and R. thomsonii have interesting bark, and R. arboreum has distinctive gnarled bark that sometimes peels to reveal a reddish undersurface.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "When you call a tree service to talk stump removal service, the tree company may suggest stump grinding. Stump grinding lets your tree company do an effective and safe tree stump removal. Afterward, you can use the space where the tree once was for another purpose.\nStump removal is a budget-friendly way to eliminate an eyesore. Tree stumps are ugly in your landscape, diminishing property value or scaring off possible home buyers—curb appeal matters.\nRegardless if you have a big or small outdoor space, you want to take advantage of every centimeter. You can use that stump space to create a garden, put in a fire pit, or plant a new tree.\nHere is some information on stump grinding.\nThe Stump Grinding Procedure\nYour tree company uses a top-quality stump grinder to get rid of the whole tree stump. A professional-grade grinder is a massive piece of equipment that must only be controlled by an experienced, skilled tree professional. The machine works thanks to a petrol engine and possesses a steel cutting wheel and a hydraulically controlled arm. The cutting wheel is at the base of the arm and has sharp steel teeth.\nWhy Choose Grinding\nStump grinding is the most effective type of stump removal. When you choose grinding, you can be sure that the whole tree stump will be gone, thus removing the safety and hazards of an exposed stump.\nAlso, grinding guarantees that ants, snakes, termites, bees, and other pests don’t have a home in which to nest. Also, choosing grinding instead of removal puts less stress on your landscape.\nDifference Between Stump Removal and Stump Grinding\nYour tree company may give you more than one choice for tree stump removal. Some homeowners decide to let the tree stump rot and break down naturally. However, this process is incomplete and long. Also, a tree service can dig the tree stump out of the ground. Though, this results in a big hole in your outdoor space that needs filling.\nGrinding does not make a hole. You can use the grindings from the stump as mulch around your landscape.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Scotland is renowned for the quality of its private and public horticultural collections, and its rich cultural history of plant collecting, allotments and gardening. Horticultural plantings are of significant economic value, as well as providing amenity, health and well-being, cultural and conservation resources. However, pest and pathogens represent a major threat to this highly diverse set of plantings.\nHorticultural plantings provide amenity value in public spaces, form structural components of landscaping projects, represent a significant component of urban biodiversity and are central to private, public and heritage gardens. Given the diversity of plants involved in horticulture, there is a corresponding diversity of pests and pathogens of concern, and a particular challenge is the extensive network of plant movement at a range of scales from industrial supply to movement of individual plants between gardens. This results in a highly distributed network of pest and disease vectors. The role of the public is of particular importance for horticulture, in terms of both the ownership of plants in private gardens, and as being a major source of plant movement.\nHeritage gardens play an important role in plant conservation. They house collections gathered over decades or even hundreds of years, including varieties of plants that may be overlooked elsewhere, fostering heirloom varieties and preserving biological diversity that is the raw material of adaptation. As well as being beautiful and tranquil sites of cultural heritage, these ex-situ resources are treasure troves of biological diversity. Arduaine Gardens shows us that tough choices can be necessary and important to preserve these collections and the surrounding environment.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Guidelines for pruning the 3 Groups of Clematis.\nGroup 1: No Pruning\nThe varieties in this group of winter and spring flowering bloomers require no pruning; members of the Atragene Group, Montana Group and the Evergreen Group. If you need to keep the plant tidy, cut out dead or broken stems, or for general upkeep, trim after the main period of flowering. This will allow the plant enough time to produce plenty of new growth that will provide flowers next year.\nGroup 2: Light Pruning\nA. Newly planted young, large-flowered plants from this group should be pruned hard on planting and then one or two times before flowering. Again in late winter/early spring for the first two years after planting, as this helps to establish a strong root system.\nB. For established plants, prune in late winter/early spring when the buds begin to swell and you can see what wood is alive. First, prune out dead and broken stems. At about one-third of the height, prune just above a strong pair of buds on each stem. Separate the stems and tie to a support. After the first period of flowering is finished, give the plant another very light pruning and fertilize. This will help promote another round of blooms.\nGroup 3: Prune Hard\nThis includes the late, large-flowering hybrids, late flowering species, the Viticella Group and the Herbaceous Group. They all bloom on the current year's growth (new wood) and require hard pruning in early spring when the buds begin to swell. Starting from the base of the plant, prune just above the second pair of buds. If the plant is herbaceous, it may die back to the ground and if it's woody at the base, prune to a pair of strong buds just above the ground.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "NEW YORK (AP) An iconic castle in New York City’s Central Park is set to undergo a $6 million restoration this fall.\nNY1 television reports (http://bit.ly/2tjADA6 ) Belvedere Castle, a 19th century centerpiece of the park and one of its most visited sites, will be cleaned and waterproofed later this year. The Central Park Conservancy says it also will install a new drainage system and rejuvenate the original wood designs of the castle’s pavilions.\nChief landscape architect Christopher Nolan says the castle was last restored in 1983. He says it was a flagship effort in restoring the park, but Belvedere Castle has not had a similar restoration undertaking since that time.\nOfficials say they also plan to add new playground equipment to the Billy Johnson Playground on the eastern side of the park.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Originally a medicinal garden designed for the Medici in 1545, the Botanical Gardens of Florence, also called the Giardino dei Semplici (Garden of Simple), is one of the world’s oldest botanical gardens. Adjacent to the University of Florence, the garden still contains some 16th-century cultivars, along with younger native plants and species imported from across the globe. The six-acre grounds also feature a central fountain, greenhouses, and a vast collection of azaleas that brighten the garden during springtime. However, this isn’t a showy ornamental garden like the Boboli, but rather a true botanical garden which is still used for study.\nCongratulations to Mei Lin, winner of Top Chef Season 12.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Bank and ditch habitats\nBanks, slopes, ditches and other undulations in the garden offer many micro-habitats for wildlife and give added interest to a garden.\nSloping places wildlife finds a home;\n- Sunny slopes are good for basking butterflies\n- North and west-facing slopes seem to be favoured by glow worms\n- South-facing banks make excellent nest sites for mining bees\n- Shady ditches favour mosses and amphibians\nBanks and slopes\nA bank or a slope will tend to be free-draining, though its conditions will depend on which way it faces; those facing south and west are usually warm and sunny; those facing north and east cool and shady.\nIn farming it’s good practise to make ‘beetle banks’ between fields which help harbour natural predators for the crops; these banks help restore some of the habitat for beetles that hedges would have provided when field sizes were smaller and before many hedges were grubbed out. The banks are simply a tussocky ridge, left undisturbed. In a garden you may have something similar, perhaps a grassy bank above or below a mown lawn. If the grass is allowed to grown long, this will provide plenty of invertebrate cover. Even mown slopes will often have some patches in them which might be used by certain mining bees such as the ivy bee to nest in. Records from the UK Glow Worm Survey indicate you are more likely to see glow worms on north and west-facing slopes compared to other aspects.\nRocky or sparsely planted banks which face the sun are good places to spot basking butterflies and lizards (including the legless lizard, the slow-worm) on a sunny day in spring or summer. Other pollinating insects will be attracted if plants such as bird’s foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and clover are planted. Try planting a perennial wildflower mix as an alternative to lawn grass.\nShadier banks covered in low-growing shrubby plants such as periwinkle (Vinca), ivy (Hedera) and bramble give opportunity for birds to nest and shelter in. Primroses (Primula vulgaris) and celandines (Ranunculus ficaria) add spring interest.\nTake a look at our RHS Guide on steep banks and slopes for more planting ideas.\nA garden might have a ditch at a boundary or the bottom of a slope to help with drainage. Their sunken shape and tendency to channel rainwater means they are usually damp, cool places for wildlife, even if they don’t permanently hold water. Plants that grow in them are unlikely to catch a lot of sun so ditches will favour shade-loving plants such as mosses, ferns and ivy.\nThe year-round damp nature of a ditch means it is an ideal spot for frogs, toads and newts. Outside of the breeding season amphibians can spend much of their time on land, seeking hunting opportunities among humid vegetation. With porous skin, prone to desiccation, they can’t afford to dry out. Slugs, snails and many other invertebrates such as ground and rove beetles, millipedes, woodlice and springtails abound in damp leaf litter and among foliage.\nAdd shade-tolerant plants if your ditch is unplanted. Gravity-defying ferns such as harts tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendium) can be tucked into the steep sides of a ditch. Other plants to try include lady’s smock (Cardamine pratense), saxifrage and Tellima grandiflora.\nUnless your ditch is needed to be kept clear to channel water away, pile up some dead logs in the bottom to create even more habitat. Very steep-sided ditches can trap hedgehogs so be sure to install a sloping ramp out of a plank of wood covered in chickenwire or a series of logs.\nTry building one\nIf your garden lacks banks or ditches, why not try building one. In fact, if you are excavating soil to make a ditch, simply pile it up on one side of the ditch to create a combined ditch and bank in one go! As most gardeners know well, the shorter the distance you have to move soil, the better.\nThere is no ‘perfect’ size for such a feature but to be sure of creating novel conditions (and hence a new micro-habitat) it makes sense to make your ditch or bank at least 30cm (1ft) deep or tall. On lighter soils, hand digging with a spade is hard work but effective. Heavier soils and bigger projects may require you to hire a mini-digger (with operator) but try not to work on heavy (clay) soils when they are wet as this will cause them to compact. Check first if there are any underground service pipes that you might need to avoid if digging in that area.\nBanks and ditches are often linear features, but they don’t need to be. If you are on an exposed, windy site, create a crescent-shaped bank facing away from the prevailing wind to maximise shelter on the inner slope. And if you’re concerned about crossing a ditch to get to another part of the garden, build a bridge or two out of railway sleepers or similar.\nThe Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Nestled in this pristine landscape is the fabulous designed by Lohss Construction. A rustic mountain cabin that showcases the very best in terms of local architecture this exquisite getaway combines modernity with timeless design to bring the best of both worlds. With majestic mountains in the backdrop this retreat clad largely in stone and timber creates a picture-perfect setting for a dream vacation!\nNestled in Germany and overlooking Lake Starnberg and the distant hills the follows precisely this design philosophy. The upper level of the house holds the living area kitchen and dining room and is accessed by a giving those inside unabated views of the scenery around the home.\nDesigned by Suman Architects this beautiful residence showcases a perfect alchemy of contemporary and rustic styles with the aesthetics of a traditional mountain home coupled with modern ergonomics and comfort.\nAn array of 72 photovoltaic panels on the roof brings home plenty of green energy and once again the orientation of the home and the slope of the roof help in maximizing the output of solar energy. Open living areas cozy bedrooms and a curated outdoor living zone complete this nifty residence where architecture ventures way beyond mere aesthetics.\nOrientation of along with sun protection on windows top-notch insulation thanks to the wooden frame skylights that bring in sunshine only in colder winter months and an attractive vegetal roof help in cutting back the heating and cooling needs of the home drastically.\nNot only does this save up on energy bills but keeps the carbon footprint of an already squeaky clean home down to a bare minimum. A neutral color scheme indoors and unabated views of Collserola mount complete this lovely green home.\nPleasant walkways outdoor patios and tranquil sitting zones expand the living area outdoors even as the private spaces on the top level drape the homeowners in complete luxury. Perfectly capturing the spirit of the background it sits in this is a mountain residence that promises picture-perfect holidays all year long!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Leucojum or Summer Snowflake belongs to the same family as its bloom-time counterpart the snowdrop the Amaryllidaceae or Amaryllis family of bulbs.\nThe major difference is that Galanthus (snowdrop) has three long petals and three shorter ones while Leucojum has 6 petals of equal length and yellow-green spots at the tips of the petals. (Such things are botanic divisions made of I note)\nThere are two different species you'll see in garden shops and they are different enough that I should treat them as two and not roll their growing needs into one lumped explanation. The two were talking about are Leucojum aestivum and Leucojum vernum\nThe flower on this early summer or late spring bloomer is white and you can expect to see the plant height reach 18-20 inches with the flowers carried well above the plant.\nPlant the base of the bulb 3 inches deep and keep the bulbs 4 inches or so apart.\nThis bulb does best in a part shade garden. It does particularly well under deciduous shrubs (not evergreens) and trees.\nIt is an excellent cut flower.\nIt wants a moist spring environment and trying to grow it in the dry shade is a recipe for disaster. Moist soils are preferred so pond side is perfect.\nLeucojum vernum or Spring snowflake\nThis plant blooms as soon as the frost is out of the ground it is one of the earliest bulbs in the garden appearing at least a month or more before the Summer snowflake\nIt is shorter by half than the Leucojum aestivum reaching 7-8 inches tall. Planting depths are the same 3 inches to the base of the bulb. And the growing needs of rich, fertile and damp soil is equally true.\nWhile the L. vernum makes an excellent cut flower, it also has a slight fragrance that is missing in the Summer Snowflake.\nBoth bulbs will produce more and more flowers if left undisturbed.\nPlant this bulb in a damp shade garden and it will give you spring bulbous blooms where most other bulbs will rot.\nThe Spring Snowflake is not offered for sale as often as the Summer Snowflake in most garden shops. So when you see them, pick up a few if you have the location to grow them.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "A5. Calibrachoa hybrid ‘Superbells® Holy Cow!™\nIf a plant could flirt, this would be the one. It is covered with charming soft yellow flowers accented with pink splotches and will bloom all season. Cascading growth and abundant petunia-like flowers make this a gorgeous addition to containers. Low maintenance, no deadheading, and heat tolerant.\n6-12” H, 12-24” W, 4”pot, sun/part sun, attracts birds", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The design for the SCAD Athletic Pavilion took on basic program requirements and site design challenges as an opportunity to create an architectural gathering space and entry pavilion for the SCAD athletic fields located in Jasper, South Carolina. The modest program goals included a structure which would house bathroom facilities, vending, and a covered viewing area, but faced the challenge of creating a seamless accessible structure raised 36 inches above the existing grade to address the flood elevation. Subtle land sculpting created a gently sloped walkway from the parking area which serves as an accessible ramp, while a cross axis of stairs allows direct access to the facilities adjacent to the bleacher seating. The grassy berm alongside of the pavilion under the trellis doubles as informal seating. The elevated, covered area frames beneficial views to the fields beyond.\nThe architectural aesthetic for the pavilion takes inspiration from the adjacent Equestrian facility along with timeless architectural forms and the exposed structure from its utilitarian needs and modest budget. The steel structure, which was necessitated by the large cantilevered spans, was tempered by the materiality of the wood ceiling, louvers, and stained-wood cladding on the exposed steel columns. Oversized board and batten siding and wood louvered panels provide stylistic continuity for the enclosed portion of the pavilion with the nearby stable buildings.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Feathery fronds and small stature make the pygmy date palm one of South Florida's most popular landscape palms.\nThis beautiful, easy-care palm works almost anywhere as an accent plant for any size yard...even close to the house or by the pool.\nNaturally a solitary-trunk palm, it's most often seen with two, three or even four palms planted together to make a multi-trunk specimen. The additional trunks add fullness to its graceful form.\nA single-trunk pygmy takes up less room and generally grows straight up, making it a good choice for a narrow spot. One with double trunks can frame and showcase a focal point beyond it.\nSlow-growing to an ultimate height of only about 12 feet, this outstanding little palm is generally cold hardy to Zone 9B (especially when planted in a protected spot).\nIf winter brings very cold winds, the pygmy may show leaf-tip burn.\nIt takes full sun to partial shade, making it easy to find a great planting location in the yard.\nPygmy date palms are said to be deer-resistant, but we make no promises.\nHappily low-maintenance, a pygmy palm should be planted with top soil as a soil amendment, and fertilized with granular palm fertilizer in spring, summer and fall.\nOld fronds and occasional seed pods will form a brown \"petticoat\" under the greenery; trim them off now and then.\nWater on a regular basis.\nPlant at least 3 feet (4 or 5 would be even better) from the house, positioning the trunks of a multi-trunk specimen in a way that makes sense for future growth.\nSingle trunk specimens can go as close as 3 feet.\nPygmy palms can be grown in containers and work well in pool cage planters, since they grow so slowly and don't get too tall. Give this palm lots of light while in a container.\nA.K.A. (also known as): Pigmy date palm and Robellini palm (common misspellings)\nGOOD SNOWBIRD PLANT? YES\nCOMPANION PLANT SUGGESTIONS (for a sunny garden location):\nWhile the palm is short with fronds cascading nearly to the ground, use low-growing plants such as dwarf oyster plant, bromeliads, or pentas - all of which like the bit of shade the palm will provide.\nIf there's enough trunk showing, you can venture into small shrubs such as Indian hawthorne, dwarf ixora, or 'Plum' loropetalum, or flowering perennials such as white buttercup.\nOther small palms you might like: Buccaneer Palm, Arikury Palm", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The fronds on this slower growing tree are stiff and tidy and have none of the drooping filaments on the branch tips that the species T. fortunei possesses.\nWill grow to 3-4metres tall in 7 years. A very clean and tidy looking palm with a distinct asian look. The fronds are even finely outlined in white hairs more definition for this stately plant. Grows about 30-40cm a year if well watered. Same wooly trunk as the usual species recommended for windy cold areas as they are not affected by those conditions. Fantastic cold hardiness not suffering damage this is a great palm for colder gardens and tolerates quite a bit of shade. Always looks it’s clean best.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Homeowners are becoming more aware of storm water management. Many are choosing to manage the runoff from their property with rain gardens, shallow depressions that effectively collect storm water and reduce localized flooding. Rain gardens can be integrated into the existing landscape or included in initial landscaping plans.\nTo effectively manage storm water, rain gardens must be accurately sized and properly constructed. This presentation will demonstrate a method for sizing, designing, and selecting appropriate plant material for a rain garden.\nIt is free and open to the public.\nFor more information, visit www2.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/calendar_events.ph or call 859-257-6955.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Fisher Design Group\nDrag box to select area\nFisher Design Group is led by David W. Fisher who has more than 25 years of experience. The company provides landscaping services such as permitting, site planning, urban and landscape design. The clientele list ranges in the public and private sectors, including works for residential, public schools, healthcare facilities and senior housing.\n430 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742\n- Hours: By appointment", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Available in the same contemporary finishes and boasting the same symmetrical idiom and visual simplicity as the rest of the series, the elegant Park Bench is a wonderful addition to an outside space. Designed to be extended and combined with multiple benches, the Palissade Park Bench allows you to create unique configurations, perfectly adapting to your specific outdoor environment. Ideal for creating a relaxing seat space around a tree or on a terrace, the HAY Palissade Park Bench can effortlessly integrate into a wide variety of spaces. For additional comfort, pair with the Palissade Park Bench Seat Cushions.\nRonan and Erwan Bouroullec, the Breton-born brothers, are the stars of European design and the most promising industrial designers to have emerged from France since Philippe Starck in the 1980s.\nA combination of romanticism and functionality runs throughout both brothers’ work. Like all truly talented designers, the Bouroullecs have defined a distinctive visual style, which Jasper Morrison (one of the designers they most admire) described as “thoughtful and disciplined, with a real spirit and poetry”.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Create Your Holiday\nThe City Walls\nThe city's history begins here\nFor to enter in Ferrara you go throught the city walls, the history of Ferrara begin for here.\nNine kilometres of city walls that enclose Ferrara’s old city centre and its precious monuments, which can be enjoyed walking or cycling.\nThe city walls keep doors, passages and towers that testify to the various defensive techniques that came in succession in old time. Surrounded today in the green, they are a big garden, a place of relax, sport and interraction.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Making the Most of Shade: How to Plan, Plant, and Grow a Fabulous Garden that Lightens up the Shadows\ngrasses for shade\nHakone grass makes an attractive combination with Hosta 'Golden Tiara' and purple-leafed oxalis\nShade garden – Black Mondo Grass. I absolutely LOVE this stuff. Imagine it grow | How Do It\n20 plants to brighten your shade garden. Annuals, perennials and herbs for shady places.\nGolden Millet (Milium effusum) - If you have shade, you will want to start Golden Millet seeds! Most ornamental grasses need full sun, but t...\nCabin Gardening - Ornamental\nDeer-resistant perennial plants for shade, Deer Proof Perennials, ornamental grass plants,\nCotton Candy Grass Light: Full sun to partial shade Height: 18-36\" tall Deer Resistant Size: Potted Zones: 6 to 10\nPot for the front porch shade: Coleus Dappled Apple™ and Religious Radish star in front, with Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass as main back-up, and Dwarf Garters Dwarf Ribbon Grass sparking the right side.\nPerennial foliage for shade: hosta, Japanese hakone grass, pulmonaria Dark Vader, black mondo grass, heuchera Lime Rickey", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "While you may have heard differently, Camellias are actually not fussy and difficult to grow. In fact, if given a well chosen environment, they can be exceptionally care-free plants. Use the information below to ensure you'll grow beautiful and healthy Camellias\nA temperate climate is optimum, such as those in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. Similar to azaleas and rhododendrons, camellias prefer consistently moist, organically rich, slightly acidic soil with adequate drainage.\nWhile you may see camellias planted in locations from dense shade to full sun, japonicas generally grow better in partial shade protected from the hot afternoon sun and early morning direct sunlight. The ideal location for japonicas is an area of dappled shade below a canopy of tall pines. Sasanquas will also thrive in this environment but do well in full sun. All camellias should be planted some distance from trees with aggressive surface roots such as oaks and magnolias. Consideration should also be given to exposure to northern winds (northern locations) and building proximity.\nThese are general guidelines for location and help young camellias establish better growth, appearance, and health.\nThe ideal time to plant camellias in the Camellia Belt is November through January as the roots are dormant during this time. In northern areas, spring planting is preferred over fall so that the plant is well established prior to a hard freeze.\nSpring time planting is also acceptable in the South as long as strict attention is given to water requirements during hot and dry summers.\nThe three most important things to remember when planting camellias are:\nCamellias are shallow rooted plants. The root ball must be allowed to breathe. Mulch or pine straw should be the only material placed on top of the root ball for this reason. Also, keep the mulch away from the stem.\nNewly planted camellias require a moist and well drained soil. They cannot survive “wet feet.\" In areas with heavy clay soil it is essential to augment with organic material to ensure the soil stays well drained.\nFor more details on planting camellias, the CAMELLIA GARDEN FIELD GUIDE by Forrest S. Latta and Brenda C. Litchfield, available from The American Camellia Society, is an excellent source of information.\nWatering regularly is important as Camellias cannot withstand extended dry spells. This is particularly important when flower buds are forming.\nCamellias do not require high nitrogen fertilizers. Fertilizers should be balanced, slow release, and formulated for acid loving plants. There are many commercial camellia azalea blends which work well. Cotton seed meal is also a good low nitrogen organic fertilizer and has been used for years because of its low cost and safety. Newly planted and transplanted camellias should only be lightly fertilized the first year.This ensures the roots are well established before too much leaf growth occurs that cannot be properly supported by the root system. As a rule of thumb it is much better to under fertilize than to over fertilize a camellia.\nKeep an eye out for signs of petal blight or root rot. Making sure your soil drains well is a great way to prevent root rot. In the event your plant does suffer from root rot you may be able to help it recover by utilizing a copper based fungicide. Recovery may take a while depending on the level of damage. Petal blight is detectable by seeing \"rust spots\" on the flowers. If you see signs of petal blight remove the flowers right away to prevent it spreading, and remove any blooms that fall off the plant. Another helpful step may be to remove and replace any mulch around the infected plant.\nYour camellias shouldn't need much or any pruning, but most varieties will respond well to the process. If you choose to prune in order to make the shrub more bushy, cut the stems to just above last year's growth.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Some month ago my Astrantias finished flowering. They are interesting plants that love semi-shade and calcareous soil so, they should be well on the spot I have planted them. I really love the look of the inflorescence - long, wide bracts and a bunch of tiny flowers in the middle. The whole inflorescence looks like a star - hence the name Astrantia, from Greek 'aster', the star.\nAstrantia major 'Shaggy'\nThe plants reach about 60 cm in height and have leaves that resemble parsley which is not surprising as they belong to the same family Apiaceae. Astrantia loves moist soil and plenty of organic matter in it. Now I have to water it regularly, otherwise it will die.\nAstrantia major 'Roma'\nThere are several species of Astrantia and A. major cultivars are mostly used in ornamental gardens. I have three of the cultivars: 'Ruby Wedding', 'Roma' and 'Shaggy'.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Cutler earns honorable mention in national contest\nCutler Botanic Gardens took home an honorable mention award in the 2015 All-America Selections Landscape Design Contest, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County announced.\nAll-American Selections, or AAS, is a nonprofit organization that tests and judges new varieties of plants and then chooses the best to be certified as AAS winners.\nThe landscape design competition, which began in 2012, requires that at least 50 percent of the flower bed consist of AAS-certified plants, and evaluates criteria such as overall attractiveness, creativity of design, use of proper plant identification, and promotion of the display.\n\"Our volunteers put in a lot of time, and I'm happy about the mention and the attention it will bring to the cooperative,\" said Linda Svoboda, horticulture program educator at the cooperative. \"It takes a great deal of commitment, and we appreciate (the volunteers') efforts.\"\nThe theme of this year's competition was \"Geometry in the Garden.\" Cutler Botanic Gardens constructed its beds into several shapes, including a rectangle about 46 feet long and 7 feet wide, and a 38-foot-long triangle, made up of a combination of carefully selected flowers and veggies.\nTwenty-eight gardens participated in this year's event, and gardens were separately judged in groups based on the number of visitors each garden sees annually. Cutler Botanic Gardens took home honorable mention in Category 1, which consists of gardens drawing 10,000 or fewer visitors per year. According to a news release from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, the gardens were judged by a panel of experts in the field of horticulture and landscaping.\nFollow Andrew Thayer on Twitter @Andrew_Thayer.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Mansion with the perfect location, preserved apperance, architecture and natural surroundings, a place where you can live in your dreams…\nChristie’s International Real Estate is selling a gorgeous $35 million 136-acre property in Provence, France. It is one of the finest estates in the country, with a 17th century residence, called Château de Sannes. Oozing luxury and sophistication, the mansion affords sweeping views of the Luberon mountains. The approximately 55 hectares that surround the house are sprinkled with old Cedar of Lebanon and cypress trees. Also part of the property are wheat and lavender fields, olive groves, a truffle plantation, a lot of woodland some 80 acres of vineyards.\nThere is a long private driveway that leads to the property, guarded by cherry trees and blue irises. When you reach the imposing château, a fascinating world of luxury and style opens before you. Period stone fireplaces, a beautiful stone staircase adorned with gypseries, original stone and tile flooring, a large indoor pool, a roof terrace, all these and more are what give the mansion its unique charm.\nSurrounding it there are superb Italianate gardens with fountains and pools, giving even more grace and elegance to the property. The estate also consists of thoroughly renovated original buildings, like the 18th century farmhouse with its own pool and six bedrooms, two staff cottages, a guest house, a guardian’s house, a restored and perfectly functional 18th century windmill, a private chapel, a dovecote and ample garage space for cars and agricultural equipment too.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Question: I planted a beautiful lilac/blue big leaf hydrengea. The biggest flower ball started turning tan in color so I removed it. I only removed the flower not quite down to the first leaf. I'm wondering if I did the right thing or should i have left the flower ball on the plant. Will a new bloom grow in or near where I cut the faded flower ball?\nQ&A Library Searching Tips\nWhen singular and plural spellings differ, as in peony and peonies, try both.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Estonian capital Tallinn is aiming to transform the city into a place for people by developing high quality public spaces. To achieve this, Tallinn has announced that 2022 will be the year in which it focuses on the spatial dimension of the city, starting with a new master plan for the centre and north of the city. The city's authorities will use a set of measure focusing on the distribution of public space in favour of sustainable urban mobility and the provision of green space and street art.\nMoving within the city without a car will become easier thanks to the extension of the tram network, the creation of new railway stations and the development of a cycling network. To speed up the delivery of the planned improvements, Tallinn has put temporary cycle paths in place that will eventually be replaced by permanent ones. Green spaces are being connected to active mobility networks in order to form a system of health trails across the city's districts.\nPublic space in Tallinn will also be upgraded through a series of design competitions that will take place in nurseries, schools and further educational institutes, as well as at cultural locations. The aim of these will be to stimulate design ideas that meet the actual needs of the users of public spaces. The city is also providing the opportunity for more public discussions and exhibitions at the Tallinn Involvement Centre. The centre will become a stage for introducing and demonstrating urban space solutions, starting from autumn 2022. Urban spatial art will support the design of roads as modern and active street spaces, starting with a mapping exercise that will feed into future decisions on where, how and what kind of urban spatial art will be created.\n“The goal of Tallinn is to be a pleasant, environmentally friendly and accessible city with many streets, town squares, parks and other places of activity designed for people. An important part of such a space is modern street art and green areas and water bodies that preserve biodiversity,” said Madle Lippus, Deputy mayor of Tallinn.\nPhoto Credit: Abraksis © / Shutterstock.com - no permission to re-use image(s) without separate licence from Shutterstock.\nArticle published first at SmartCitiesWorld on 5 January 2022.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Size: 1.05m x 34.5cm\nGrange Dome Picket Fence Garden Edging: H34.5cm x W105cm x D3.2cm suitable for use as lawn or path edging.\nDome Picket Fencing is perfect to use as lawn or garden path edging.\n(measurements are approx and subject to slight variation)\nWhy not visit Shawbury Garden Centre and see a selection of the Grange Garden Structures & Wooden Planters currently on display.\nNot quite what you’re looking for - take a look at these similar items.\nThese products may be of interest to you.\nCopyright © 2011 - 2018 Shawbury Garden Centre. All Rights Reserved.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Since my lovely husband gave our rose a hard prune in readiness for our new fence we have reclaimed an extra strip of garden. The rose used to extend out to the chicken run leaving us just the brick path next to the run to squeeze down to do any maintenance. Now we have a strip of garden beside the chicken run.\nThe trees in this area are all self seeded and we are leaving them to create a sort of hedge. We intend to keep the rose back on to the fence in future to keep this strip of garden so that it makes it more accessible for us to get in here and maintain the rose and the chicken run if necessary.\nIt is also lighter in the run for the girls. When I laid the first row of these bricks last year the rose was grabbing me and I was fighting it. Now we can walk on the brick path with ease.\nIt is the first time this end of the garden has been tidy as the rose was daunting to tackle. It will be interesting see what it looks like as the season progresses. I think it will be good to have it under control and to have a neat fence and more space in the garden.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Whether you’re looking for a simple way to attract butterflies to your garden or you’re a garden expert, there are several tips you can use to make your garden the perfect place for butterflies. These tips include using flowers that attract butterflies, as well as providing visual interest in your garden. These include Daylilies, Sunflowers, Asters, and Cardinal flowers.\nDaylilies are a great choice for butterfly gardens because they attract butterflies and they’re easy to grow. The lily’s flower is an ideal shape for butterflies, and they also provide plenty of nectar for pollinators. The sugary nectar in the lily’s stigma attracts butterflies to the flower, ensuring that lilies will stay in bloom all season. The flowers also have bright colors that attract butterflies. Butterflies like to pollinate lilies, and they use their legs to attach pollen to the petals of the flower, ensuring continuous pollination.\nDaylilies have many different types of blooms and colors. One variety of daylilies has yellow and red flowers. ‘American Revolution’ is a vigorous cultivar that blooms in mid-late summer. Another cultivar is ‘James Marsh’, named for renowned daylily hybridizer James Marsh. It has large, fragrant flowers that are approximately 18 cm wide.\nIf you’d like to attract butterflies to your garden, you should consider planting plants that attract butterflies. Butterfly-attracting plants provide nectar, cover, and ripe fruit to butterflies. They will also help you attract butterflies later in the season. It’s also important to plant the right type of shrubs for your area. For example, plant shrubs with tall stems that can provide shelter from strong winds.\nPlants that produce pollen and nectar are the best choices for butterfly-friendly areas in your garden. Try to include native plants in your area, too, as they’re easier to grow. Native species also provide good habitat for butterflies. In addition to native plants, you should try to grow flowers that attract different species of butterflies in your area.\nA butterfly pond is another great way to attract butterflies to your garden. You can make a butterfly pond by mixing soil and water. It’s best to place it near a flower bed, and make sure it’s always moist. Butterflies need resting areas to feed and rest, so place your pond in a shady spot near the flower patch.\nCardinal flowers are a great way to attract butterflies to your garden. They are bird-friendly and attract many different pollinators. Several species of butterflies lay their eggs on these flowers. Additionally, these flowers produce caterpillars that are a major food source for baby birds. This beautiful flower is widely recognized and has many benefits.\nCardinal flowers grow in wet woodlands in eastern North America and can grow up to four feet tall. When they have finished flowering, they will re-bloom and produce more flowers. These flowers are self-seeding and require moist soil to thrive. Cardinal flowers will bloom during the summer, and will re-bloom in spring and fall.\nCardinal flowers are one of the best native plants for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. They have dark, red blooms that hummingbirds love. They also do well in low areas and don’t like to dry out. They have long bloom periods, making them perfect for cutting for vases. They are deer resistant and make an excellent addition to any garden.\nChocolate cosmos is a perennial plant that produces beautiful dark chocolate flowers. It is easy to grow and tolerates dry soil. Plant it in a raised bed in a sunny spot with adequate moisture. Its flower petals are attractive and can be cut for bouquets. The flowers can last well into fall. Unlike other plants that produce seeds, chocolate cosmos is not self-fertile. Its seeds will never be fertile if the plant uses its own pollen to reproduce.\nTo attract butterflies to your garden, plant chocolate cosmos in full sunlight. In addition, make sure that your soil has well-draining properties. This plant can grow well in clay or loam mixtures. You should also make sure that you add plenty of organic material to the soil. In spring, you can scatter well-aged herbivore manure or garden compost around the base of the plant. After spreading the manure, water the ground around the plant. In early spring, you can also apply a balanced 10-10-10 organic fertilizer to the soil.\nBlack-eyed Susans are perennial plants that grow best in full sun, although they tolerate some shade. Once established, these plants will gradually spread out towards the light. They are prolific reseeders and can be grown on trellises or window boxes.\nThe beautiful flowers of Black-eyed Susans are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. The flowers’ yellow-orange petals surround a purple-black center and are excellent in borders, mass plantings, and backgrounds. This plant also makes a beautiful cut flower and is suitable for flowerpots.\nBlack-eyed Susans are drought-resistant and hardy and attract a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and birds. These plants are easy to grow and maintain. They can be cut back to the ground each fall to make them more attractive to birds and pollinators.\nFennel is a perennial that grows up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It’s a good choice for container gardens. It grows best in zones 4 through 9 and needs evenly moist soil. Water it when the top inch of soil feels dry.\nFennel is one of the best plants to attract butterflies to your garden. It’s a beautiful showy herb, and it attracts butterflies and other insects like no other herb. Make sure to harvest the plant carefully to avoid disturbing caterpillars or the flowers. Other great plants for butterflies include Joe-Pye weed, ironweed, goldenrod, and brightly-colored asters. Fennel is also an important host plant for the monarch butterfly.\nThe fennel plant is also an excellent host plant for the black swallowtail butterfly. This large dark butterfly can be seen in most backyards. This butterfly likes the bronze variety of fennel.\nSunflowers are a beautiful plant that attracts a wide variety of colorful insects to your garden. Butterflies love sunflowers because they have large flower heads and lots of nectar. They’re also low-maintenance and come in a wide variety of colors. You can also find pink sunflowers, which are so called because their petals are notched like pinking shears.\nThis plant attracts dozens of different species of butterflies. There are several varieties of sunflower, including the stately sunflower. Its disc-shaped flowers attract dozens of types of butterflies. Sunflower foliage also makes an excellent food source for caterpillars. You can grow sunflowers yourself or buy seeds. Other plants that attract butterflies are sedums, which are tough, drought-tolerant perennials. They have thick succulent leaves and can be grown in a variety of colors. Sedums are also a great food source for butterflies and can serve as a source of nectar throughout the growing season.\nA native Echinacea plant is another great choice for attracting butterflies to your garden. Both Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea pallida attract butterflies. There are also award-winning cultivars such as Ruby Star. The plant is easy to grow from seeds and comes in a variety of colors. Red varieties tend to attract the most pollinators. The plants are also easy to grow and work well in a container or garden.\nA butterfly feeder is a great way to attract butterflies to your garden. These simple to make creations can be hung from a tree branch or trellis. They should be located in a shady area. Butterfly feeders can be decorated using colorful ribbons, streamers, and beads. Whether you buy a butterfly feeder or make it yourself, you’ll be able to attract lots of beautiful butterflies to your garden.\nOnce you’ve made your butterfly feeder, you’ll need a nectar holder and a way to hang it. A simple solution is to upcycle an old mason jar. It’s a cheap and easy project, and will add a charming rustic charm to your garden.\nButterfly nectar preferences can vary based on species and habitat, but in general, butterflies prefer bright flowers with a strong scent. They’re attracted to large, petalled blooms, flat-topped umbels, and short, narrow tubular flowers. Remember that butterflies need a good source of nectar throughout the year, and so it’s important to create a variety of nectar sources.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Hydrangea Pruning Guide\nAll Hydrangeas will need supplemental watering in long, dry spells. However, well-draining soil is important for the longevity of the plant.\nMacrophylla (Bigleaf Mopheads & Lacecaps): These need very little pruning and are best suited where height restriction is not an issue. If desired, prune in late June or July before bloom buds are set in August for the next year. Pruning before or after this will reduce or even prohibit blooming the next year. Deadheading is fine any time. Remove any dead canes or tops of canes that have not leafed out in the spring.\nPaniculatas & Arborescens: Can be pruned any time except when they are forming flower heads in the summer—and will not need to be pruned every year. Remove crossing branches and shape when necessary. These bloom on new wood and can be trained into a tree form by encouraging a strong central trunk.\nAnomala (Climbing Hydrangea,): No trimming required. May require tying to a sturdy trellis or tree when young, but not for long.\nSerrata: Easiest pruning is to simply remove any dead canes after the hydrangea sprouts in the spring. Compact habit requires less pruning, making this a low-maintenance plant.\nQuercifolia : Can be left untouched, or previous year’s wood can be pruned back to leave only two buds at the base of each stem in very early spring. Pruning in this way encourages large panicles.\nYou can find more detailed care instructions if you desire on the webpage for each variety.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Garden Design Torquay\nJackson s landscape design is a leading garden design and landscaping practice covering the whole of torbay and torquay and are based in newton abbot devon.\nGarden design torquay. Landmark garden design is based in torbay and has been offering design and landscaping in the area for more than a decade. But whether you need a new patio or. Garden plant design have been supplying and installing fencing around the torbay area for over 40 years and guarantee all workmanship.\nExpert landscaping services for gardens in brixham torquay and across torbay. This garden won people s choice award 2019 and the gilt award 2019. Christian jenkins a trusted name in landscaping is a passionate design team who delivers custom designed landscapes to geelong ocean grove barwon heads torquay lorne and the great ocean road.\nDesign garden for front and backyard. Enjoy a chance to talk about garden design with jacquie and other guests plus a sociable lunch at her private home garden in wellswood torquay. Need top soil brought in.\nGet 3 free quotes now from a list of best garden designers as rated by your local torquay vic community. A blissful seating area aboriginal art on a giant emu egg all surrounded by specifically selected native plants. We only use high quality treated wood and take great pride in delivering a first class service.\nGarden designers will provide a complete service including planting plans hard landscape elements paths walls paving decking and special features such as water features lighting and garden furniture. The garden includes a collection of design elements. Construct veggie planter boxes in backyard.\nA torquay devon garden designer can do design only work for their clients and work with a garden contractor to finish the job or complete. This garden is called dreaming and is a tribute to the native parts we are so lucky to have in australia. Tell us about your requirements for your landscaping design and our landscape designer will incorporate these into your design.\n- Garden Design Perennial New England\n- Garden Design Plan Pdf\n- Garden Design Plant Combinations\n- Garden Design Plans App\n- Garden Design Plans South Africa\n- Garden Design Plan Books\n- Garden Design Palmerston North\n- Garden Design Penstemon In Border\n- Garden Design Plans Online Free\n- Garden Design Planning App\n- Garden Design Planner Program\n- Garden Design Perth Scotland\n- Garden Design Page\n- Garden Design Nw\n- Garden Design On Small Budget\n- Garden Design Photoshop Brushes\n- Garden Design Planner For Ipad\n- Garden Design Placemat And Napkins\n- Garden Design Plans Work\n- Garden Design Olympia", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Welcome to our new Frisco Landscaping site. Proudly serving Frisco, TX and the surrounding areas of North DFW since 2006. Please give us a call or submit a free quote if you need help with your lawn care needs.\nFrisco Landscape Solutions\nOur Frisco Landscaping team can help you with your landscape designs as well as installation. We’ve been transforming lawns for years and our experience helps us find the right design to match your style and surroundings. Our landscape architecture can really help you enjoy your outdoor surroundings.\nFull Service Lawn Maintenance\nWeekly mowing and edging. Trimming bushes and trees 4 times a year. Regularly scheduled fertilizer treatments. We only use the highest quality premium sod and plants.\nWe practice safe fertilizing applications – Read how best to fertilize your Texas lawn", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Shärareh Mojtabaei, Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation - Master´s Programme\nThe ongoing urban development in Sundsvall and the proper provision of the social values of urban forests that can meet public needs is now one of the issues for the municipality to deal with in planning. Moreover, the recent focus on the rehabilitative aspects of forests in human health has become a strong motivation for the municipality to invest in providing sufficient and proper networks of greenery over the city. Therefore, to provide these values for establishing a sustainable connection between nature and urban life, studying the social values of urban forests and the municipality’s objectives is considered essential.\nThe studied social values include human wellbeing, educational values, recreational values, natural/cultural heritage, aesthetic aspects, sense of place, social interaction, and crime reduction which on one hand, contributed to develop a deeper understanding of these values of urban forests in everyday urban life and could highlight the role of the urban forests as the natural resources that support sustainability during urban development, and on the other hand, made a platform to propose conceptual models that can meet the desired social values through designing urban forests in Sundsvall.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The Ohio buckeye is a neatly rounded tree with low, sweeping branches and dense foliage that provides deep shade. It is one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring. Its name comes from the 'buckeyes,' a small, dark brown nut with a light patch resembling the eye of a deer, which grows inside a rounded prickly fruit capsule. This tree is susceptible to leaf blotch.\n- Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)\n- Chicago area\n- North America\n- Zone 4\n- Zone 5\n- Zone 6\n- Zone 7\n- Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)\n- Partial sun (4-6 hrs light daily)\n- Occasional flooding\n- Acid soil\n- Alkaline soil\n- Moist, well-drained soil\n- Large tree (more than 40 feet)\n- Medium tree (25-40 feet)\n- Mid spring\nphoto: John HagstromSize and Form\n20 to 40 feet high and 20 to 30 feet wide with a rounded to oval shape\nTree & Plant Care\nNot recommended for streets or small residential areas because of its messy fruit.\nMay be difficult to transplant due to the presence of a taproot.\nDisease, pests and problems\nSusceptible to leaf blotch, powdery mildew and infestation by insects such as scale and Japanese beetles.\nLeaf scorch and premature leaf drop is probable in hot, dry periods.\nDisease, pest and problem resistance\nTolerant of black walnut toxicity\nNative geographic location and habitat\nCommonly found near rivers and streams.\nBark color and texture\nBark is light tan to gray; warty when young, becoming more scaly with age.\nLeaf or needle arrangement, size, shape, texture, and color\nPalmately compound and arranged in pairs (opposite); up to 6 inches long\nLeaves green with 5 to 7 leaflets\nFall color is yellow to a warm pumpkin-orange.\nFlower arrangement, shape, and size\nLarge, 12 inch long, upright terminal clusters of yellow-green flowers\nFruit, cone, nut, and seed descriptions\nShiny brown nuts in prickly husk\nBuckeyes should not be eaten.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Pergola With Roof show you how to design a garden at home. By designing a garden it will show a beauty that is outside your home to many people. Planning the layout and shape is a step that must be taken in starting to decorate the garden, the selection of garden accessories is also a necessity starting from lights to plants that will decorate our garden in full color. Various types of parks that fit your home start from circles, triangles, rectangles, etc. Decorating your garden can be a place to relax and make the air around the house more refreshed as well as an art form that is on you.\nPergola With Roof, creating new garden designs for plots that can be very important prospects. Decorating is a pleasant experience and fills your spare time to plan it carefully by paying attention to some basic things.\nIf you do not have experience in gardening, redesigning the garden can make you hesitant in planning your ideas. You can look for references on this gardening website that can help provide guidance, if you don’t know where to start. In this situation, the important thing is to take a deep breath and not be stressed!\nendearing pergola with roof 20 types for your awesome homes complete the pros cons. minimalist pergola with roof style louvered roofs alrs outdoor livingalrs living. cool pergola with roof clear pergolas pinterest patios. alluring pergola with roof tin deckbuilders. eye catching pergola with roof roofing ideas for your home s outdoor. extraordinary pergola with roof rafters landscaping pinterest pergolas patios. magnificent pergola with roof timber polycarbonate maple leaf designs. entrancing pergola with roof roofing styles softwoods. enthralling pergola with roof free standing polycarbonate panels to keep out the. luxurious pergola with roof 50 awesome design ideas renoguide. alluring pergola with roof installing a clear houseful of handmade. artistic pergola with roof different types of outdoor materials dengarden. elegant pergola with roof metal ideas. exquisite pergola with roof plans pictures ideas suburban landscape management. beautiful pergola with roof what is the difference between a and archadeck of. interior design fo pergola with roof lovable patio cover ideas 1000 images about roofs on. magnificent pergola with roof various ideas make homes fantastic pinterest. inspiring pergola with roof fabric attached ideas gallery ahigo. entrancing pergola with roof different types of outdoor materials dengarden. vanity pergola with roof roofing ideas for your home s outdoor. lovely pergola with roof a timber glazed built as lean to on barn co. appealing pergola with roof designs need to be the right size and scale outdoor. marvelous pergola with roof design collection youtube. eye catching pergola with roof design ideas pictures youtube. extraordinary pergola with roof design ideas pictures remodel and decor decks.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Dahlia hybrid 'Mystic Fantasy'\nDeciduous perennial from Tuberous root. Deer resistant. Showy star-shaped flowers are held above dark purple foliage. Makes a good border, patio and container plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Mixed-colored flamingo pink with a soft yellow halo flowers bloom summer to fall. Flowers have raspberry eye and dark centers. 18\"-24\" tall. Sun to part shade. Medium water.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Do you have a relatively minor project in mind for your home's exterior space? … For our lawn care maintenance clients, we're pleased to offer small garden design and landscaping services. Here's a look at how small … carry no fee. Typical project requires a 2 or 3 person crew, takes 1-3 days and costs considerably less.\nGet Matched, Compare Reviews, And Hire The Best Pro For Your Home!\nGreater Boston Massachusetts landscaping | lawn, garden maintenance, design. Tree care, plantings, removal. Front, backyard landscape. Pools, drainage | Landscape America.\nLocal Lawn Care Services Georgetown, Ms Contents Lawn care service\n2 cu. ft. Pine Bark Nuggets-363936 – The Home Depot – 2 cu. ft. Pine Bark Nuggets is rated … This 2 cu. ft. Medium Bark is the This 2 cu. ft. Medium Bark is the ideal groundcover for any landscaping … The Home Depot …\nWe could not recommend Cape Coastal Landscaping more enthusiastically. Kristen and Warren met with us many times to develop an extensive plan for our newly constructed home. It was very clear from our first meeting that they take great pride in their work and their business. We had little idea what we needed or what …\nCommercial Lawn Care Services Ronkonkoma, Ny Contents Lawn mowing care And coverage. also services now instantly Lawn care services. get Commercial and residential Lawn maintenance north garden join. join How important proper lawn Keith's Lawn Maintenance Inc – Lawn Care Service | Medford, NY – Home · Lawn Maintenance · Commercial Landscape · Landscape Design · Snow Removal · Irrigation Systems\nLandscaping ideas can bring practical elements, enhancing spaces and solving problems once you have your plants picked out. We have strategies and ideas for garden landscaping to tackle nearly every size and shape of yard. We also have landscape solutions to some of the most common troubling backyard dilemmas.\nFamily owned & operated, Landscape Supply has supplied and served contractors and homeowners with quality bulk landscape materials for over 40 years.\nAddress and Property Directory | Homemetry – HomeMetry provides comprehensive data … Learn about valuable and risk factors about each home. … Derby • Emporia • Fort Dodge • Garden City • Hays …\nLandscaping Michigan – We offer landscaping services such as landscape design and build, and landscape maintenance in Troy, Rochester, … Garden Bed Edging.\nHire the Best Front and Back Yard Landscaping Services in West Warren, MA on HomeAdvisor. Compare Homeowner Reviews from 3 Top West Warren Landscaping for Yard or Garden Install services.\nCape Cod excavating … 2C Harold Street, Harwich Port, MA (508) 432 … Drink – Cape Cod Health & Medical – Cape Cod Home & Garden – …\nBest Lawn Care Services East Irvine, Ca Contents Services now instantly Garden join. join how You with the Aerate our lawn for the second Having their professional Compare Multiple Top-Rated Lawn Care Experts. Enter Your Zip & find pros fast! 121 results … BBB Rating: A+. 16372 construction cir eirvine, CA 92606. (949) 653-1101. GardenersLandscape Contractors · WebsiteServices. From Business: So Cal", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Recently, I got an exclusive tour of the Ships of The Sea Museum’s newest addition: the pristine and elegantly modern North Garden. For a quiet step out of Savannah’s busy Historic Landmark District or for brilliant event or concert, the North Garden has a truly unique atmosphere.\nFrom the MLK, you can peek into the walled garden through an arch at the 100-foot long pergola that will eventually be covered in beautiful native vines, like honeysuckle and wisteria. And a 24-tree Trident maple grove is lined in a perfect square in the middle of the garden. It was modeled after similarly arranged city parks throughout Paris and will be up-lit and manicured so that those walking beneath the trees can stand upright and see anyone else who may also be standing beneath the trees.\nYou can peek into the existing garden through wide window cutouts that are remnants of an old auto shop — Kramer Auto — that stood on the plot since the early 20th century.\nThe centerpiece of the garden is enormous flower-filled urn that was part of the museum’s benefactor (Mills B. Lane IV) personal collection form his New York apartment. A long, rectangular reflecting pool surrounds the urn’s small brick island. And from the pavilion side of the North Garden, there is a cutout window framing this magnificent urn. This brick wall and walkway separates the pavilion from the orchard/pergola sides of the North Garden.\nMills B. Lane IV died in 2001, but let his Board of Directors know of his intentions for the North Garden and they have take painstaking measures to honor his vision. Lane is also known in Savannah for enlivening the Bull Street corridor with street signs and trashcans out of his own pocket. Lane’s intention was to gift the North Garden to the city.\nThe 1.25 acre garden is open to the public during the day for a serene lunch or walk, but will likely shine for events. Its pavilion, called the Assembly Room, has the capacity for approximately 600 people standing and 320 people with tables. Event Coordinator Michelle Riley suspects that this will be a great venue for live music, with big beautiful bathrooms, a dressing room and ticket booth area built into the design. The pavilion will also be open for press conferences, weddings or receptions. And you can see the Talmadge Bridge peeping in the garden from its north side.\nThe North Garden also features a short walkway 13 feet above the garden, called the Belvedere, overlooking both sides of the garden — a great feature for announcing newly wedded couples and photos!\nAdjacent to the historic Scarborough House (which houses the museum’s treasures) on MLK and the museum’s existing garden, the North Garden brings in a very zen-like, rejuvenated feel to this attraction. To me, the modern design is refreshing. The North Garden celebrates current design, but not in a way that is overbearing or so out-of-the-box that it doesn’t blend in. A tip-of-the-hat to design firm Danial E. Snyder, Architect, P.C. on the North Garden, and to the Ships of the Sea gardener, John McEllen, who designed the garden layout of the North Garden and the museum’s existing garden.\nThe North Garden is expected to open to the public this month (June 2012) and is sure to become an asset to the community. It’s a sight you don’t want to miss now, and, once the plants mature, you will surely want to stop in on and marvel for years to come.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Whilst Greener Gardens concentrate on lawn Service providing a lawn maintenance through the changing seasons we also carry out drive cleaning, weed control and supply great colorful seasonal hanging baskets. In addition we can provide regular lawn mowing in the West Bridgford area.\nWe are approved members of Nottingham Trading Standards \"Buy with Confidence\" Scheme, below is a sample of what our customers had to say...\n100% of respondents rated our work completed as good or better\n92% of respondents rated the customer service received as Very Good\nSource: Buy with confidence customer survey July 2010\nBelow are some of our recent projects around the garden including lawn turfing\nProject - Replace lawn and garden tidy up\nWe were approached to complete a garden tidy up and lawn makeover to improve the house appeal as the client was relocating and wanted a quick sale.\nProject - Replace lawn\nFor this project we used Rowlawn Medallion Turf\nProject - Level Lawn and over seed\nThe project involved leveling the lawn and over seeding.\nFor more information about these projects, don't hesitate to contact us.\nAn independent local lawn service company and proud of it . . .", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Geranium flowers are perennials that reach 1 to 2 feet tall with green circular leaves. Geraniums produce flowers from late spring until the first fall frost. The flowers create red, pink, white and orange color spots in the garden. Geraniums with red blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. These subtropical plants last year-round in warm climates but die off when exposed to freezing temperatures in colder climates. Geraniums are used in flower beds, ground covers and floral borders.\nRemove grass, weeds, rocks and debris from a site in full to partial sun to reduce competition for soil nutrients and water.\nLoosen the soil to the depth of 6 to 8 inches with a shovel. Spread a 1-inch layer of sphagnum peat moss, manure or compost on top of the soil. Mix the soil amendment in to improve drainage and richness of the soil.\nRake the planting area smooth and level. Remove the geranium plant from its small container.\nDig a hole as deep as the root ball with a hand trowel. Plant the geranium no deeper it was in its nursery container to guard against root rot.\nPlace the seedling in the hole and fill with soil. Firm the soil in around the plant gently so as not to compact the soil or injure the stem. Space the rest of the geranium plants 12 to 24 inches apart.\nMix 2 tbsp. of 20-20-20 or 15-30-15 liquid fertilizer into 1 gallon of water. Pour the mixture on the soil around the plants, but do not get it on the leaves since this will damage the foliage.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Railway sleepers are one of the most popular choices for gardening and landscaping. They offer a variety of benefits that make them an attractive choice for many homeowners and for professionals involved in gardening and landscaping projects. But why are oak sleepers and new or reclaimed sleepers still so popular for a wide range of projects? Let’s take a closer look.\nRailway Sleepers For Gardening and Landscaping Somerset\nWe are a leading Somerset supplier of timber decking and railway sleepers and are often asked about their properties and how they can best be used in garden settings. Railway sleepers are large, flat pieces of wood that were originally used to create railway tracks. Over time, they have become increasingly popular for use in gardens and landscaping due to their many benefits. They are typically made from hardwood, which makes them durable and long-lasting. They are thick and very strong but are also easy to work with and can be cut into any size or shape that you need. Garden sleepers also have flat surfaces which means they can be used for creating raised beds, edging borders, or even building steps or retaining walls, use with timber decking, creating different garden features, and much more. Railway sleepers for gardens also add a natural appeal to your garden or outdoor space.\nThe Benefits of Railway Sleepers\nThere are many reasons why railway sleepers are such a popular choice for gardening and landscaping. For example:\n- They are extremely versatile and very strong .\n- Another benefit of railway sleepers is that they are very affordable. They are often much cheaper than other materials such as stone or concrete, making them a great option if you’re on a budget.\n- Garden railway sleepers are also easy to obtain, transport, stack, and work with in the garden.\nSomerset Supplier Of Railway Sleepers For Garden And Landscaping\nWe are a Somerset wooden railway sleeper supplier offering a range of options including:\nNew railway sleepers, sourced from our links with the UK and European sawmilling markets, and in a range of popular sizes and lengths, treated using a copper based preservative treatment.\nEuropean Oak sleepers, 100mm x 200mm x 2.4m, from sustainable sources, PEFC certified and with two good faces.\nReclaimed sleepers, 150mm x 250mm x 2.6m size. Reclaimed sleepers look so good in gardens because of their rustic and interesting appearance. Reclaimed sleepers also have the sustainability benefit of not needing to cut down any new trees to create them, thereby preserving natural resources and reducing carbon footprints.\nRailway Sleepers – A Versatile Choice For Gardens and Landscaping\nRailway sleepers offer a variety of benefits that make them an attractive choice for many homeowners. They are versatile, affordable, and easy to obtain, which makes them a great option for anyone looking to improve their garden or outdoor space. If you’re thinking about using railway sleepers in your next project, be sure to keep the above information in mind!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Modern Trendy Garden Design. It adds an interesting touch in your minimalist garden and is definitely a trend these days! They are a great choice for styling up balcony and terrace gardens for a smooth segue from indoor to outdoor living.\nAquaterra outdoors was hired to design and install the entire landscape, hardscape and pool for this modern home. If you aren’t a fan of large pebbles, surround the natural stone pavers with lawn and add some raised plant holders. Modern sculptures in a trendy garden.\nCooking Outdoors Forms A Pivotal Part Of Our Clients' Life In Covent Garden, Where Their Large Roof Garden Elevates Alfresco Dining To New Heights.\nDesign ideas for a medium sized contemporary back garden in other. Modern sculptures in a trendy garden. Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in london.\nIf You Aren’t A Fan Of Large Pebbles, Surround The Natural Stone Pavers With Lawn And Add Some Raised Plant Holders.\nSee more ideas about garden design, backyard landscaping, backyard. If you like the look of one, you can click on the image to see that garden designer’s other work and shortlist them for your project. All you need is some gravel, stones, and plants.\nWyewale Garden Centres) 2022 Is Set To See An Increased Demand For Plants That Attract Bees And Butterflies To Our Gardens To Aid The Ecosystem.\nA contemporary urban courtyard garden in fulham. One of the buzzwords for 2022 is 'solace', and this muted, calming collection of. This backyard landscape design is inspired by our blu grande smooth patio slab.\nPaving Design Ideas For Your Garden Path Driveway Verandah, Authtool2.Britishcouncil.org Is.\nThese are the top garden ideas and garden trends for 2022 to steer you in the right direction. Planters don’t have to be on the ground Yucca’s stiffly upright crown of evergreen swordlike foliage creates a living sculpture.\nThe Latest Decorative Metal Panels And Aluminium Prints Can Be Hung Outdoors And Come In A Range Of Sizes And Finishes To Suit All Spaces.\nDark design make colors pop. Gardening activities for 2020 are focused on making the most of what you have and creating spaces that are good for all involved—gardeners, local wildlife, and the earth as a whole. There are tons of different styles to choose from, including different levels of maintenance.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Everyone want to have front yard curb appeal. It makes you smile to see a nice landscape. You also feel proud when people visit your home, or even just drive or walk by.\nHere are three things that will give your landscaping the best first impression.\nTrees here lead you to focus on the house.\nThere is a reason why many pieces of artwork have frames around them. They emphasize the picture. The same is true for landscaping. Although your home is just part of the big picture, it is an important part. If it has nothing on the ends, it just falls flat.\nTrees are the\nframe! You can use any type of tree or even large shrubs at the ends of\nyour house (the corners) as long as the size fits and they are placed\ncorrectly. They must be pulled out far enough to allow room for growth.\nHave you ever noticed a landscape where the plants are all the same height and low? An interesting landscape design with front yard curb appeal is made up of many things, but height is one of the important design elements.\nplaces to consider adding tall trees are at your property borders or\nout in the lawn. If you have a large front yard, you can either create a\nplanting bed or just plant some trees right in the lawn.\nSome properties are constricted in this area. For example, you might have an existing front yard walkway that is close to your house with a narrow foundation planting bed. In this case, consider planting on the other side of your walkway to bring plantings closer to the street. This has the added advantage of minimizing your lawn while adding additional front yard curb appeal...more plants closer to the street!\nIf you have the option of a wider front bed along your house, layer it.\nthese curb appeal ideas, your front yard will be much more attractive.\nSome other landscaping tips are to add a sculpture, potted plants, a\nbench and front sitting area, and a house trellis with vines.\nYou will find out about all that and more...take a look at my ebook Designing Front Yards\nIf you enjoyed this page, please share it!", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Calendula growing herbaceous of the genus Calendula also known as Marigold, Calendula perennial evergreen or annual plant mostly used as ornamental plant or medical, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone: 9+ (as perennial) 3-9 (as annual ).\nLeaves color green in lanceolate shape, leaves can be hairy.\nFlower color yellow, orange, purple, red, pink or more than on color, mostly flat flower with multi petals.\nCalendula for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy\nProducts from Amazon.com\nHow to grow Calendula growing and care:\nWhat is the best way to start growing?\nPlant / Seedling / Seed\nIs it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?\nDifficulties or problems when growing:\nSpring, summer / Autumn (possible in hardiness 10)\nPests and diseases:\nAphids, mealy bug, spidermites\nHow to prune:\nDead leaves and flowers\nSize of the plant?\n20-60 cm, 8-24 inches\nGrowth speed in optimal condition:\nFast growing / Medium growing\nSmall amount of water / Average amount of water\nLight conditions in optimal condition for growing:\nFull Sun / Half Shade\nIs it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?\nGrowing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:\nSpring / Summer / Autumn\nGeneral information about the flower\nYellow, orange, purple, red, pink or more than on color the flower mostly flat with multi petals", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Get garden inspiration from around the world! We can help you get the look you’re going for, whether you’re working with sprawling acreage or a postage stamp of a patio, with these pointers on how to bring international flavor to your backyard.\nBright Moroccan Gardens\nInspired by the famous Majorelle Garden in Marrakech, Morocco, this garden is full of bold colors, climbing greenery, and decorative screens. Textured foliage like palms, cacti, and all kinds of succulents are used to add dimension. Get this look by dotting bright planters and window boxes around the landscape, coupling them with an artful privacy screen, used as a separator between you and your neighbor’s space or as a design element all on its own.\nThe subdued beauty of a traditional Japanese garden puts the focus on natural elements, and décor that mimics the beauty found in nature. Trickling water features and moss-covered paths are common features, as are kokedama, decorative moss balls that originated in Japan. Garden décor that uses patterns found in nature, like our bamboo-style decorative screens, provide a tranquil backdrop to this meditative type of garden.\nOld World European Gardens\nFrom Provence to Tuscany, Europe’s most picturesque gardens are world-renowned. Rolling green landscapes, tumbling vines, ornate pottery and fountains are all common sights. From stately cypresses to intricately carved garden statues, these beautiful green spaces often date back to ancient times, as gardening has long been held an art form. Adding traditional-style planters, trellises for vines to climb, and Old World hanging baskets all contribute to this timeless garden style.\nModern London Rooftop Gardens\nClean lines and streamlined shapes complement a modern rooftop garden, and cosmopolitan cities like London, where every space is utilized, often grow gardens on their rooftops. From geometric planter shapes to privacy screens made of planters with hedges, every inch of the rooftop garden is utilitarian yet sophisticated and sleek in style.\nShop for the Garden of Your Dreams\nStart planning your internationally inspired dream garden now—and we can help! Call for expert design help or to place your order: 1-888-427-3362.", "label": "Yes"}
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{"text": "Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)\nPaper Birch (Betula papyrifera) is a popular tree species in Aurora, Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area due to its striking white bark and delicate, light-green foliage. Besides its aesthetic appeal, Paper Birch is a low-maintenance tree that can thrive in a variety of soil types, making it an ideal choice for landscape design.\nAdvantages of Using Paper Birch in a Landscape:\nOne of the significant advantages of using Paper Birch in a landscape is its unique appearance. The tree's white bark provides a stunning contrast to the surrounding greenery and can create a dramatic focal point in any landscape. Additionally, Paper Birch's light-green foliage provides a soft, delicate texture to any garden, creating a serene and peaceful environment.\nAnother benefit of Paper Birch is its adaptability to various soil types, including sandy, clay, and loamy soils. The tree can tolerate wet soils, making it ideal for low-lying areas, and can withstand periods of drought, making it a resilient choice for hot summer months.\nBest Way to Water Paper Birch in the Area:\nWhen it comes to watering Paper Birch, the key is to provide consistent moisture while allowing the soil to drain properly. In the Aurora, Ontario, and Greater Toronto Area, the best time to water Paper Birch is in the morning or late afternoon when the sun is less intense.\nTo water Paper Birch effectively, it is recommended to give it a slow, deep watering once a week. This will encourage the roots to grow deep into the soil, making the tree more resilient during drought periods. Avoid frequent, shallow watering, as this can promote shallow root growth, making the tree more susceptible to drought.\nMaintenance Protocol for Paper Birch in the Area:\nMaintaining Paper Birch in the Aurora, Ontario, and Greater Toronto Area involves regular pruning, fertilization, and pest management.\nPruning: Paper Birch should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. It is recommended to prune the tree during its dormant season, typically from late fall to early spring, to avoid stressing the tree.\nFertilization: Paper Birch can benefit from regular fertilization, particularly during the first few years of growth. A slow-release fertilizer can be applied in the spring or fall to promote healthy growth.\nPest Management: Paper Birch is susceptible to several pests, including the bronze birch borer and the birch leaf miner. Regular monitoring for signs of infestation, such as holes in the trunk or yellowing leaves, can help prevent damage. If an infestation is detected, appropriate treatment, such as insecticides or pruning, should be implemented promptly.\nIn conclusion, Paper Birch is an excellent choice for any landscape in Aurora, Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area due to its unique appearance, adaptability to various soil types, and low-maintenance requirements. With proper watering and maintenance protocols in place, Paper Birch can thrive and provide a stunning addition to any landscape design.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "When you buy abandoned property to build your new home, you may have to hire a land clearing service to get the lot ready for construction. A land clearing service can remove mature trees, brush, and boulders that are in the way. They can even save individual trees you want to keep. Here's a look at the process of clearing land for building a new home.\nObtain Permits And Learn Regulations\nIf the lot is in the city, there may be strict regulations the land clearing service has to follow. For instance, burning probably won't be allowed. That means all trees and brush have to be physically removed from the property. Also, if there are abandoned wells or an old septic tank on the property, those will have to be shut down in accordance with local codes. In addition, demolishing old buildings might require inspections for asbestos and lead as well as proper containment and disposal. The land clearing service can help you with the permits and regulations, but you may need to work with additional contractors if there is an abandoned dwelling on the property.\nDecide On The Clearing Services Needed\nBefore the work begins, you can walk the property with the crew and mark trees you want saved. A land clearing service has a variety of huge machines that make it easy to get rid of big trees. It's possible for them to pull out a large tree that's in a tight spot when you want to save another tree. Trees can be pushed over to bring up the roots or they can be cut down and the stumps ground out. Some trees that are pushed over might be saved and sold for use elsewhere if they are healthy.\nBesides moving trees, the land clearing service can get rid of brush, weeds, and even grass. Decide if you want the land stripped of all vegetation. This will expose the soil and lead to erosion if construction doesn't begin on the lot soon. You may want the lot stripped and then plant grass, or you may just want the surface mowed and mulched. Brush that is removed is typically mulched at the same time so it doesn't have to be hauled away. This also enriches the soil so it can grow healthy grass when it's time. Once the land is cleared, you might also want it graded so the lot slopes properly and is ready for construction. After the land is clear, it will be flat and smooth except for any trees that you marked to save. You'll have a clean slate for installing a new well and septic system, as well as freedom to position your new house any way you want as long as it's allowed by codes.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Landscape architects have been engaged by Council to develop a concept plan for the Earl Street Community Garden along with working drawings and documentation to guide the construction of the garden later this year (2018).\nThe architects will use the vision, objectives, wish list and a mud map of key elements developed by the Community Garden Working Group during November and December 2017 to guide their design.\nThe final concept plan will be published in the Boroondara Bulletin, May edition.\nThe Community Garden Working Group is now meeting to review the draft concept plan and to prepare for the operation of the gardens. This will include discussion of the proposed management structure (an Incorporated Association), development of a committee of management and working groups, and development of rules of conduct or guidelines.\nWorkshop sessions held so far have included a visit to other community gardens, a detailed analysis of the Earl Street site, and facilitated discussions to develop a Vision and Objectives and wish list of elements for the new community garden.\nView our short video of the working group’s first workshop to find out more.\nThe Community Garden Working Group draft vision and objectives\nDraft vision: The Earl Street Community Garden is an inclusive and nurturing gathering space that is committed to the principles of sustainability in the growing and sharing of food.\nObjectives (short form):\n- Improve food security and promote healthy eating\n- Enhance the use of green space in Kew\n- Increase community connection and reduce social isolation\n- Strengthen local neighbourhood dynamics\n- Build a strong sense of place\n- Reduce our environmental impact\n- Encourage local biodiversity and connect with nature\n- Increase the number of locals engaged in food growing\n- Nurture curiosity and provide hands-on learning for children\n- Ensure longevity of the gardening community by using sustainable management practices which are open, participatory and non-judgemental.\n- 31 March 2018 – Concept designs finalised\n- 25 June 2018 – Working drawings for garden construction underway, governance structure and associated documents completed\n- From July 2018 – Community garden construction commences (to be completed in approximately 4-6 months)\nAbout the project\nFollowing consultation with residents in Kew, we are making land available on the corner of Earl and Willsmere streets for a community garden. The garden will be used by residents to grow and share fresh, seasonal produce.\nCouncil has engaged 3000acres to work with the Community Garden Working Group (CGWG) to develop a vision for the community garden, prepare a concept plan and develop a governance structure, along with guidance to ensure the successful operation of the garden once it is up and running.\nUpdates will be added to this page as the project progresses.\nFor more information, email [email protected] or phone Andrea on 9278 4889.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Wendy Van Deusen on working with Jack Lenor Larsen\nJack Lenor Larsen is a textile designer, and an author/collector/ promoter of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship in all its forms. The “Larsen Look” (colors, materials, and weaves that are synonymous with modern 20th century design) was begun with his innovative and sophisticated hand-woven textiles. He studied architecture, furniture design, and weaving and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art (MI) receiving his MFA in 1951. In New York City he formed Larsen Design Studio, Jack Lenor Larsen Inc (fabrics), Larsen Carpet and Leather, and Larsen Furniture.\nLongHouse Reserve was founded by Jack Lenor Larsen, internationally known textile designer, author, and collector. His home, LongHouse, was built as a case study to exemplify a creative approach to contemporary life. He believes visitors experiencing art in living spaces have a unique learning experience–more meaningful than the best media. LongHouse contains 13,000 square feet, and 18 spaces on four levels. The gardens present the designed landscape as an art form and offer a diversity of sites for the sculpture installations.\nLongHouse encompasses nearly 16 acres of East Hampton Township’s great Northwest Woods. Since he acquired the property in 1975, Jack Larsen has laid out an entrance drive lined with majestic cryptomerias, established lawns and ornamental borders, and defined major spaces as settings for plant collections and more than 60 contemporary sculptures.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Green Belt - arabaturismo\nWe invite you to discover the surprising results of a project that began in the early nineties of the last century aimed at restoring and recovering, both environmentally and socially, the outskirts of Vitoria-Gasteiz in order to create a large green recreational area around the capital of Euskadi.\nCurrently the Green Belt consists of six parks –Armentia, Olarizu, Salburua, Zabalgana, Zadorra and Errekaleor– offering visitors a wide range of environments and a notable wealth of natural features. Woods, rivers, wetlands, grasslands, fields, copses and hedges are a sample of the varied ecosystems that coexist at the gates of the city.\nThis green infrastructure, totalling some 727 hectares, offers excellent opportunities to walk or cycle, leisure and enjoyment in direct contact with nature. Handy access from the centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz whether by public transport or on foot or bicycle along recently adapted urban paths.\nSalburua Park is internationally recognised for its environmental value and since 2002 it has held the title of Wetland of Importance under the Ramsar Convention. This zone is made up of various ponds alongside meadows and a small oak wood that can be travelled via various routes that surround and connect main ponds.\nUnique aquatic plants, deer, European mink, insects and endangered amphibians, along with birds such as the aquatic warbler, the purple heron or spoonbill can be observed by walking along these paths.\nAtaria Interpretation Centre and two bird observatories, highly appreciated by those who practice birdwatching, help to learn more about this natural wealth. Ataria stands inside a landmark building that perfectly integrates in with the environment, located north of the park and representing one of the most remarkable corners of the Green Belt.\nIts permanent exhibition, open free to the public, is designed to promote knowledge of wetlands and display their natural values and, consequently, the importance of the biodiversity and natural heritage of Vitoria-Gasteiz. It also has leisure spaces for younger visitors and a large ball pool.\nArmentia Woods is another of the Green Belt’s jewels. This is an extensive natural gall oak wood, located between the city centre and the Hills of Vitoria, combining densely wooded areas in which maples, hawthorns, blackthorn and blackberries grow alongside the gall oaks and other sparser woodland with large clearings where heather, broom and juniper grow.\nThese environments provide shelter to a rich and varied fauna, including wild boar, squirrels, birds of prey and up to thirty species of small birds such as goldfinches, finches, robins and great tits.\nPlant lovers can visit the Olárizu Botanical Garden , in the rurban park of the same name. This space has 7 hectares of Mediterranean woods, however, this will be progressively extended to accommodate major European woods, as well as an zone dedicated to medicinal plants.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "The meadow at this lakeside property sweeps along the drive and around the house, where it gracefully highlights existing landscape features, both constructed and planted. The meadow culminates in a secluded sitting area with dramatic views of the water.\nThis meadow was featured in The Cultural Landscape Foundation Garden Dialogues tour series (2015) and Garden Conservancy Digging Deeper program (2016). The meadow was profiled in Landscape Architecture Magazine (Dec. 2014) and The Wall Street Journal (July 17, 2012). It was also part of a plant and insect diversity study conducted by the Farmscape Ecology Program.\nLandscape plan by Jamie Purinton Landscape Architect.\nNew Canaan, CT\nIn this meadow, which was established organically, native wildflowers form an intricate composition with broom sedge and little bluestem grasses. Thanks to careful attention to plant height, the meadow conceals the driveway from the house, allowing for an unbroken sea of color, texture, and form across the hillside.\nOn this 400-acre estate, woodland wildflowers, shrub thickets, rock outcrop plantings, and forty acres of seeded native meadows represent a dynamic mosaic, ecologically robust and rich in beauty. Over time, these designed communities have assumed lives of their own as planted species colonize outlying areas where invasive vegetation once dominated. (Click for more on this estate.)\nThis property received the Place Maker Award from the Foundation for Landscape Studies (2011) and is included in the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens. The meadows were featured in the Landscape Architecture Magazine (Dec. 2014), the Ecological Landscape Alliance summer tour series (2014), Cultural Landscape Foundation’s Garden Dialogues Tour Series (2012), The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program (2009), Wildflower Magazine (2009), and The New York Times (2008). The property is also a participating site in an ongoing insect diversity study conducted by the Farmscape Ecology Program.\nSalt Point, NY\nSimple management procedures, none of which involved any plantings, converted an impenetrable shrub thicket into a sweeping expanse of little bluestem, one of our most beautiful native grasses. Strategically timed mowing encouraged small existing populations of little bluestem to expand while existing woody vegetation was shaped into periodic drifts, creating a dynamic interplay of openness and enclosure. The success of this project exemplifies how incredible landscapes can be created using straightforward field techniques based on a deep understanding of natural processes, an approach pioneered by LWLA.\nThirty acres of majestic native meadows unfold across this estate formerly home to a founding family of Bethlehem Steel. Over time, colorful meadow plants have seeded into more formally arranged native gardens, merging so naturally that they seem part of the original master plan. Increased bird counts in the region have also been attributed to these meadows, demonstrating that beauty and environmental enhancements need not be mutually exclusive. (Click for more on this estate.)\nFeatured in Private Edens (Jack Straub, 2013), Garden Design Magazine (2011), Landscape Management (2008), and Nature’s Garden (2007). Received the Landscape Design Honor Award from the Perennial Plant Association (2008) and the Gold Award, Best in Show Award, and Monrovia® Distinctly Better Plant Design Award from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (2008). Study site for Burghardt, Tallamy, & Shriver, “Impact of Native Plants on Bird and Butterfly Biodiversity in Suburban Landscapes,” Conservation Biology, 2008, vol. 23, no. 1.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Exciting events are taking place throughout New York City’s five boroughs every day. MTA New York City Transit provides transport to many of the city’s attractions and points of interest. Travel by bus, and see the city while en route to your destination.\nNYC Parks is the steward of approximately 29,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. They operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 550tennis courts, 66 public pools, 48 recreational facilities, 17 nature centers, 13 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. They care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums.\nHere are just a few dynamic parks you can visit by bus!\nClick below to explore by borough!\nThese helpful resources can help to get you there.\nClick here to plan your trip now with Trip Planner+.\nTrip Planner+ takes into account bus reroutes due to service changes\nFollow us @NYCTBUS - #BUSMTANYCT\nPelham Bay Park, Bronx\nMarine Park, Brooklyn\nFort Tyron Park, Manhattan\nRockaway Beach, Queens\nBlue Heron Preserve, Staten Island\n- Google Translate", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Using a till to break up the soil in the garden can help cultivate the perfect soil to grow plants or crops. Using a till on hardened soil like clay will make it easier for plants roots to grow and the plants to flourish. It also gets weeds and other objects like rocks out of the soil also very helpful in helping the plant life grow and not have the roots strangled by the objects or soil. Tilling is also the ideal way to add amendments and organic matter into the soil. This can provide newly planted plants with a variety of nutrients to aid in its growth. More reasons for tilling your garden are\n*Makes the garden look more attractive\nTilling the garden makes the soil look full and fluffy. It allows more air and water into the soil giving the garden a beautiful look. While also achieving healthy soil for your garden.\n*For planting and seeding\nTilling loosens up the soil and warms it for the spring. It reduces weeds and keeps the soil from compacting.\n*Promotes nutrients in the soil\nTilling promotes formation of humus and keeps more carbon in the soil and out of the air.\nDo not till too deep or too often because it can kill all the earth worms and other insects that actually help your garden flourish; it can also ruin the structure of the soil which takes years to fix and can kill your plants rather than help them grow.\nProfessional Garden Tilling By Hand\nGarden tilling by hand can be a really tough and time consuming job, especially if you have a large garden to till. We can provide you an extra hand to help complete your garden tilling job. Elkhart Landscape For Garden Tilling Service is your best choice for all landscaping purposes. We have expert landscape contractors on call to answer your questions and concerns, take our call, give tips and advice on easy garden tilling methods and more. Looking for garden tilling for hire? Then you have come to best place on the web for high quality information on garden tilling.\nAdvanced Garden Tilling Tools\nGarden tilling tips can make your job much easier and you can complete it much faster. Our landscape company has the right garden tilling tools to get the job done efficiently. Not having the right garden tilling tools can hurt the garden, can slow you down, the job will not look like it has been done correctly. Our company realizes how important it is for garden tilling to be done correctly so the garden can produce a plentiful, beautiful, and healthy crop. This is why we offer our clients affordable garden tilling rates and great low prices to help even those who live on tight budgets.\nHigh Performance Garden Tillers\nWe have the highest performing and best brand garden tillers of all sizes to complete any garden tilling job you request. We are experienced and proficient with garden tilling wet soil jobs too. Some plants require wet soil for growing the best. Our certified garden tilling business offers a wide variety of garden tilling plans you may choose from for year-round gardening. You may find that we can be contacted easy online or by phone. Save both time and money by letting our company complete the garden tilling job for you.\nWe Have High Ratings By Loyal Clients\nWe have gained trusting customers that rely on our garden tilling services because we perform an excellent job. We can make your garden look great, attractive, and produce more crop. Our staff are highly committed to serving you best. We are the leading and top rated five-star garden tilling service in and around your area. You can contact us offer reliable resources concerning garden tilling. We use expert garden tilling methods that make the job easy and simple.\nPaying Us is Easy\nOur licensed landscaping company accepts payments in person, online, or by phone. You may choose to pay for your garden tilling services by credit or by debit card. All of our professional garden tilling services are completely guaranteed so there is no need to worry about spending your money. We ensure that every client we serve is 100% satisfied and happy. Even after we complete a garden tilling job, we keep close contact with our clients. This is what has lead our company to becoming the best in all around landscaping services. You can find out for yourself by contacting us and requesting a few garden tilling jobs now.", "label": "Yes"}
{"text": "Starlight features a playful embroidered spot design across the chest, with the balcony construction giving good coverage and a natural rounded shape. An ideal bra for wearing under any tight fitting clothing.\n79% Nylon; 21% Elastane\nDo not bleach. Do not professionally dry clean. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Hand wash only.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Grass Cutting Warrington Cheshire (WA1): Both domestic and commercial property owners who have outdoor space in Warrington have to make sure that any areas of lawn or grass are mowed on a regular basis. This is a job that most of us moan about, although there are loads of householders who still prefer to do this themselves. Nevertheless, if you cannot face such work you do not need to stress, since there are grass cutting services in Warrington that will take this tedious job off your hands.\nWhatever your budget or circumstances, you ought to be able to acquire a lawn mowing service in Warrington that will suit you. Regular law care services may be available in Warrington for weekly or even monthly cuts, plus once only appointments for those occasional grass cutting emergencies. Taking full advantage of these types of lawn mowing services in Warrington means that you won't have to worry about your beloved grass, as it will be in the hands of the specialists.\nHouseholders living outside of Warrington in places such as Padgate, Old Hall, Grappenhall, Latchford, Lymm, Westbrook, Hatton, Appleton, Bewsey, Fearnhead, Thelwall, Higher Walton, Statham, Paddington, Walton, Stretton, can also take advantage of these grass cutting services.\nYou shouldn't underestimate the importance of having your grass looked after by somebody who knows exactly what they're up to, which is the attraction of using a professional lawn mowing service in Warrington, instead of some geezer down the road. Deciding to use some uninvited individual who knocks on your door offering to cut the grass is not really advisable if you are proud of your lawn.\nSo, what are the benefits of getting your lawn mowed regularly by a professional grass cutting contractor in Warrington? - 1. Lawn treatments will be applied when needed, for instance weed killers, fertilizers and scarifying. 2. It reduces all the stress, burden and hassle of having to mow your own lawn. 3. The experts provide all of the equipment that is required to do an excellent job. 4. It saves you time and allows you to chill out and concentrate on other things. 5. Your grass will invariably look tidy and well-tended, deterring burglars who specifically focus on unkempt properties. 6. All the grass cuttings and waste will be removed and disposed of, saving you continual outings to the council tip. 7. It saves you spending your money on costly mowers, fuel and lawn cutting tools.\nThe above list of benefits goes some way to counterbalancing the costs associated with enlisting the services of a specialist Warrington lawn mowing service. With careful research you ought to be able to track down a fairly affordable lawn mowing service in Warrington, by vetting the currently available local providers.\nDepending on the condition of your lawn the pros can provide a range of added lawn care services aside from just grass cutting Warrington, including aeration, edging, watering, over-seeding, patch repairs, re-turfing, moss removal, strimming, feeding and top dressing. And, you shouldn't forget that as well as grass cutting in Warrington, most lawn care experts offer an even wider variety of gardening services such as leaf clearing, waste removal, landscaping, planting, pruning, digging, hedge trimming and general garden duties in Warrington.\nYour Warrington lawn mowing specialist should also be able to produce eye-catching designs in your lawn by carrying out the mowing in alternating directions or in a particular way, with wavy, striped or chequerboard patterns being the outcome. This is especially desirable if you've got a large, open area of lawn that is visible from your home or from the road.\nWhen you require regular grass cutting in Warrington, it's usually a good idea to ask for references from any prospective companies, because you want your lawn to get the very best care possible, and positive references from previous clients should go a long way to guaranteeing this\nRecommendations for lawn mowing services can be obtained from a variety of places, but if a member of their family or a friend has recently had grass cutting done, that's one of the most dependable endorsements you can get. Word of mouth is generally more reliable, and should be considered as a decent starting position when you're searching for lawn mowing services. Even if a specific lawn mowing service has been recommended by someone, you should still get at least three or four quotes from other companies in the area, to provide you with a broad range of what you should be paying.\nIf you require some professional advice because you're thinking about looking after your own lawn, the ideal place to go to is the dedicated lawn care page of the RHS's website. Topics such as mowing, lawn care treatments, feeding, taking care of new lawns, killing moss, watering, lawn issues and over-seeding are skillfully covered to help you.\nIt is possible to get grass cutting in Warrington, in the neighbouring areas of Padgate, Old Hall, Grappenhall, Latchford, Lymm, Westbrook, Hatton, Appleton, Bewsey, Fearnhead, Thelwall, Higher Walton, Statham, Paddington, Walton, Stretton and in any of these postcodes: WA1 2EJ, WA1 1QX, WA1 1HF, WA1 2EG, WA1 1PA, WA1 1TS, WA1 1WZ, WA1 1DJ, WA1 2AR, WA1. Local lawn mowing specialists will most likely have the postcode WA1 or similar, and the dialling code 01925. Verifying this will guarantee that you are accessing local grass cutting. Warrington homeowners will be able to utilise these and various other gardening related services.\nLawn Rolling Warrington\nIn an effort to get a nice flat lawn to impress their friends and neighbours, lots of garden owners in Warrington ask about lawn rolling. However, for those individuals who are hoping to get their lawns looking like the local cricket field or bowls green, they could be facing something of an uphill struggle.\nThe technique of lawn rolling can certainly flatten out some imperfections and minor bumps, and could well enhance the look of your lawn, however other problems can result, such as inhibiting root growth, compacting the soil and causing water run-off. Your local Warrington lawn care specialist will be happy to offer advice about whether lawn rolling is a good idea for your particular lawn, and should you choose to take that route, will likely advocate coring or spiking afterwards to allow air, water and nutrients to get into the soil and keep your grass healthy.\nLawn rolling can also prove helpful when you are preparing an area for seeding, as a gentle rolling will help to ensure even germination by pressing the grass seeds right down into the soil.\nWhile you must understand that lawn rolling is almost never essential, if you choose to proceed regardless, you should only use a light roller, only do it in springtime, and only on a damp lawn (never on a soaking one). (Tags: Lawn Rolling Services Warrington, Lawn Rolling Warrington, Rolling a Lawn Warrington).\nThe Various Different Kinds of Lawn Mower\n- Electric Mowers\n- Lawn Strimmers\n- Rotary Lawn Mowers\n- Push Lawn Mowers\n- Cylinder Mowers\n- Cordless Mowers\n- Hand Scythes\n- Ride-On Mowers\n- Hover Lawn Mowers\n- Mulching Mowers\n- Power Scythes\nLawn Spiking Warrington\nTo allow the better circulation of moisture and air throughout the roots of your turf, there's an aeration technique known as spiking. A treatment that can help your lawn to survive spells of both drought and waterlogging, spiking will be needed perhaps every two to three years for the average lawn. There are essentially 2 different kinds of spiking aeration, solid-tine spiking and hollow-tine spiking.\nAs is suggested by the name, solid-tine spiking is where an arrangement of solid spikes are pushed into the soil using a lawn spiking machine, an aerator or a garden fork, permitting air, water and nutrients to enter the holes that are produced and get to the roots of your lawn. We have even noticed solid spiking gadgets for sale online that strap onto your footwear (although we have not tried these out). The 2nd technique is hollow-tine aerating, where hundreds or perhaps even thousands of slender plugs are removed from the soil to form the holes without the compacting effect of solid-tine spiking.\nThe principal determining factor for which approach you use, is the kind of soil you have in your garden. Light and sandy soils are better for solid-tine aeration, while heavier clay soils are more suitable for the hollow-tine technique. After carrying out a hollow-tining procedure you will need to sweep up the resulting soil plugs and apply a top dressing to lightly fill the holes. Hollow-tining should only be undertaken every three or four years.\nThe Benefits of Lawn Spiking:\n- Enables maximum water penetration by reducing surface run-off.\n- Improves the development of new roots.\n- Encourages a green and lush appearance.\n- Increases air, nutrient and water movement around the root zone.\n- Helps the overseeding process, stimulating the growth of new seedlings.\n- Stops waterlogging by allowing water to drain away more easily.\n(Tags: Hollow-Tining Warrington, Lawn Aeration Warrington, Lawn Spiking Warrington).\nLawn Fertilising Warrington\nGrass is a living organism, and for that reason it requires a good supply of nutrients to maintain a healthy appearance and growth. But, how do you determine what kind of is the best fertiliser to use?\nAn experienced lawn care contractor in Warrington will be able to check the chemical makeup of your earth and verify the optimal method to return your lawn to peak condition. Lawn fertilisation products are relatively cheap, which means that employing an expert to help get your lawn back to tip-top condition will not make a huge impact to your wallet. The feeding and care of your lawn by a skilled Warrington lawn maintenance specialist will include measures to manage weeds and moss to keep your lawn in a strong and healthy condition.\nGet A Beautiful Lawn in Warrington Using These Few Tips\nYou could have a beautiful lawn in Warrington without having to resort to the use of hazardous chemicals. Surprisingly, when you exclude the use of chemicals completely, your lawn will become far healthier. Adding chemicals will not only poison the soil but poison the water. You can get your turf off of chemicals by using the following guidelines.\nThe best weed control is usually to simply pull them out of the ground. Since many weeds are annuals, if you pull them out before they come into seed, they will not grow back again. Some others might have root systems that need to be taken out so they don't grow back. Weeds such as clovers are actually beneficial so you should not pull them. Clover delivers nitrogen to the earth making it great for keeping your lawn healthy and beautiful. It can be useful to get a soil test kit to see what the composition of your soil is. It can be beneficial to discover the pH balance of your soil, as well as which nutrients are needed to boost the quality.\nWhen your lawn has bald patches, re-seed using a blend of different grass varieties. Most of the diseases that get into your turf are selective, therefore a mixture will stop your lawn from being wiped out by disease. In order to avoid your grass becoming a heavy thatch, be sure to break it up and aerate the soil. This will allow the roots to get nutrients from the soil. Having earthworms is ideal for aerating your lawn. As soon as the layer of thatch is more than 12 millimetres thick, you need to get it de-thatched. Until you do this, you'll have problems with water, air and nutrients not getting into the soil. A lot of the thatch is going to be eliminated if you rake your lawn quickly after aerating it.\nSome thatch and grass clippings can help with decomposition, and that can improve the health of your grass. Your grass ought to be approximately two to three inches high and you shouldn't cut any more than a third of its height to avoid \"shock\". To prevent harm to the grass, the mower cutting blades should always be as sharp as possible. Never make use of anything but natural fertilizers, because they not only add nutrients into the soil, but also help them to remain there longer. Thatch and grass trimmings are decomposed by organic fertilizer, and one of the most useful natural fertilisers you can get, is sheep manure.\nMake certain to only water your lawn as required and get the water down deep into the soil. The roots will likely be shallow and have better possibility of disease and insect damage if you do not water your grass properly. You'll have the best looking lawn in your neighbourhood if you abide by these steps.\nLawn Care Information and Advice\nIf you would like to learn more about common lawn issues and ways to fix them, go here The dedicated Wikipedia \"Lawn\" page is the spot to head to for facts on varieties of lawn plants, the uses of lawns, mowing & other maintenance practices, lawn care & maintenance, environmental concerns, the English lawn, the origins of lawns and grass alternatives. To view the social media reaction to lawns developments and trends, check this out. To view and purchase hosepipes, grass trimmers, strimmers, grass seed, lawn weed & feed, fertilizers, edging tools and lawn mowers, and many other lawn care accessories click here. To read a bit more about best lawn care tips head here. Learn the essentials on lawn care made simple by using YouTube here.\nLawn Care Tasks Warrington\nIf you pick your Warrington lawn care company with care they will have the ability to assist you with lawn, lawn care quotations Warrington, lawn fertilizing, lawn repair services in Warrington, lawn over-seeding in Warrington, lawn sprinkler services, lawn irrigation, hedge cutting Warrington, lawn treatment services, lawn mowing, lawn scarifying, lawn scalping, lawn mowing estimates, weed removal Warrington, lawn care during drought, lawn flattening, moss removal from lawns, lawn pest control Warrington, monthly lawn care, lawn designs, grass cutting estimates, regular lawn mowing, lawn maintenance in Warrington, lawn care services, lawn trimming Warrington, mulch mowing, lawn watering in Warrington, grass care, grass cutting services, lawn treatments and any one of innumerable different garden related services in Warrington. Listed are just an example of the activities that are carried out by experts in grass cutting. Warrington companies will tell you about their whole range of services.\nSkip Hire Warrington: The quantity of waste which is created when carrying out garden makeovers or home refurbishments in Warrington is one of the major drawbacks of this type of project. While a skip will seldom be needed when lawn mowing alone is involved, one may be needed for bigger gardening projects for example garden clearance and landscaping in Warrington. If the removal of waste isn't provided for in your quote, you will need to organise this yourself, as a lot of tradespeople do not have the facility to do this. If you're like most folks in Warrington, you'll hire a skip to get rid of this waste. To suit your exact needs, you can select from a range of skip sizes. Skips range from skip bags to mini-skips, midi-skips to builders skips, and for major domestic or commercial projects - roll-on roll-off skips. GO HERE to get a skip hire quote in Warrington.\nGrass Cutting Near Warrington: Also find: Old Hall lawn mowing, Thelwall lawn mowing, Appleton lawn mowing, Fearnhead lawn mowing, Latchford lawn mowing, Lymm lawn mowing, Bewsey lawn mowing, Grappenhall lawn mowing, Hatton lawn mowing, Stretton lawn mowing, Westbrook lawn mowing, Higher Walton lawn mowing, Statham lawn mowing, Walton lawn mowing, Padgate lawn mowing, Paddington garden services and more. All of these towns and villages are served by experts in grass cutting. Warrington householders can get tree surgery price quotes by going here.\nGrass Cutting Around Warrington: Property owners living in these Warrington streets recently had problems with lawns and required assistance: Balmoral Avenue, Seaford Place, Antony Road, Dingleway, Appleby Road, Dundee Close, Copperfield Close, Allerby Way, Alder Lane, Billington Close, Stainmore Close, Shaftesbury Avenue, Algernon Street, Bideford Road, St Andrews Close, Aberdare Close, Cherry Tree Road, School Terrace, Abbey Road, Cheddar Grove, Southworth Lane, Tyne Close, Tavistock Road, Bawtry Court, Thurlow, Chepstow Close, Sandringham Drive, Timperley Avenue, Saundersfoot Close, Arpley Street. Much the same issues encountered by business owners in these postcodes: WA1 2EJ, WA1 1QX, WA1 1HF, WA1 2EG, WA1 1PA, WA1 1TS, WA1 1WZ, WA1 1DJ, WA1 2AR, WA1. Work was carried out in these areas by experts in grass cutting. Warrington home and business owners benefited from professional and dependable grass cutting services on each occasion.\nMore Cheshire Grass Cutting: More Cheshire lawn care specialists: Culcheth, Neston, Bollington, Westbrook, Widnes, Hartford, Willaston, Barnton, Helsby, Wilmslow, Blacon, Birchwood, Sandiway, Appleton Thorn, Stockton Heath, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Sandbach, Alsager, Warrington, Poynton, Winsford, Penketh, Weaverham, Wistaston, Knutsford, Congleton, Middlewich, Woolston, Ellesmere Port, Thelwall, Chester, Northwich, Nantwich, Haslington, Macclesfield, Grappenhall, Frodsham, Lymm.\nGardener Jobs Warrington: Get grass cutting jobs near Warrington here: Gardener Jobs Warrington\nSpecialist lawn care in WA1 area, (dialling code 01925).\nTOP - Grass Cutting Warrington\nLawn Maintenance Warrington - Commercial Grass Cutting Warrington - Grass Cutting Estimates Warrington - WA1 - Lawn Mowing Warrington - Grass Cutting Warrington - Domestic Grass Cutting Warrington - Lawn Fertilizing Warrington - Lawn & Grass Cutting Services Warrington", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Here are a few of my favorites:\nCalahan State Park, Millwood St., Framingham 508 653-9641\nAccording to the town website, Callahan State Park is a 820-acre day use area located in Northwest Framingham. Callahan has seven miles of marked trails and is used for activities including fishing, hiking, horseback riding (horses not provided) and cross-country skiing. Within the park are nearly 100 acres of open fields, 70 acres of which are currently under an agricultural lease.\nCochituate state park, Park Entrance: 43 Commonwealth Rd. Natick, Ma 508 653-9641\nAccording to the town website, Cochituate State Park is a popular regional day use park featuring water based recreational opportunities including boating, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing on its three large lakes. Picnicking, swimming, and boat launching are limited to the main area of the park on the middle lake and boaters can gain access to the other lakes through channels under roadways. Jet skis are not allowed on the lake. On summer weekends and some holidays, this park may reach maximum day-use parking capacity and be temporarily closed until sufficient parking is available. If you arrive at the park and find it closed, you can visit Places to Go for information on other nearby DCR recreational opportunities. For capacity closure updates, follow us on Twitter at @MassDCR or call the DCR at 617.626.4973.\nGarden in the Woods … New England Wildflower Society, 180 Hemenway Road • Framingham, MA 01701-2699 • T 508.877.7630 • F 508.877.3658 •\nAccording to their website: Only 21 miles from Boston, Garden in the Woods is a magical spot unlike any other botanic garden. Its sharp, glacier-made ridges spill into narrow valleys. Two miles of meandering paths lead through a towering canopy of trees to a pond, a wooded bog, numerous springs, and an ever-flowing brook. Set among 45 acres, this living museum contains 1,500 kinds of native New England plants, including more than 113 rare and endangered species, displayed in naturalistic settings. For families looking to teach their children about the natural world, for adults who can’t decide between a stroll in the garden and a walk in the woods, and for anyone curious about the diversity of New England’s wild flowers and woody plants, Garden in the Woods offers a unique experience in a tranquil and beautiful setting.\nMany native plants are available for purchase at the Garden Shop, which also offers snacks and a selection of gifts for gardeners.\nThe Garden is seasonal and will reopen in mid-April. The Garden Shop will remain open until December 20.\nFarm Pond Park, Located between Dudley Road and Farm Pond, Farm Pond Park is maintained by the Framingham Parks and Recreation Department. The park offers scenic views of the pond and its swans and walking trails. There is a newly-installed playground at the end of the park, across the street from the baseball diamond. At the other end is Peace Park.\nSaxonville Beach, Saxonville Beach is one of three public beaches maintained and staffed by the Framingham Parks and Recreation Department. The beach is accessed by following a winding paved path downhill from the parking lot. This seasonal beach is open from late June to mid-August. It is staffed by trained lifeguards and swimming is allowed in designated areas only. Cookouts are prohibited, but picnics are allowed. Day passes and seasonal tags are available for residents and non-residents.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Comprised of native bunchgrasses and wildflowers, grasslands once covered large areas of the California coast. As their name implies, bunchgrasses such as purple needle grass, tufted hair grass, blue wild rye, and California oat grass form discrete clumps and are not matt forming. Small plants such as checkerbloom, iris, sanicle, and lomatium filled in the spaces between the grasses along with an abundance of bulbs such as red onion, soap plant, Ithuriel's spear, and brodiaea.\nTiny annuals such as goldfields, tidy tips, and clarkia carpet the grasslands each spring. In the summer the grasslands turn from green to golden as species go dormant during California's yearly drought. Native Americans gathered the bulbs and seeds from grasslands for food in the fall harvest, and burned them to create lush green grass to attract prey animals such as deer and elk in the spring. Many of the coastal grasslands around the San Francisco Bay have been lost to development. What remains is impacted by invasive plants and changes in patterns of fire and other disturbance like grazing, among other factors. The intact coastal prairies in Golden Gate National Recreation Area are a rare ecological treasure to be enjoyed and protected.\nLast updated: February 28, 2015", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Pink And Green Design\nBerry pink color schemes room paint colors and home furnishings.\nPink and green design. Although we re talking about mixing these two shades there are other ways to combine them to create striking pieces. Pink green is an independent design agency based in newbury that works with some of the world s most interesting fintech businesses. Jun 9 2017 explore designcat colour s board interior pink green followed by 1505 people on pinterest. Pink and green color schemes and romantic interior design ideas.\nPink and green mixed together make a gray color. Especially an emerald or dark green paired with pale pink or blush. Designers recommend using light tones for walls deep colors for furniture and vibrant hues for accents. Pink or lilac background accent walls in berry or red wine colors and fresh green accents look beautiful.\nSee more ideas about pink and green interior girl room. When placing pink and green next to each other it can help your project stand out without feeling too much like the holidays. Pink and green in design. White and or black can be used alongside pink and green to create a fresher or more bold overall look.\nAmazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of pink and green design in bedrooms closets living rooms girl s rooms nurseries dining rooms bathrooms entrances foyers by elite interior designers. The best alternative is to place the colors next to each other such as in a painting or interior design.\n- Living Room With Black Sofas\n- Little Boy Room Themes\n- Man Cave Basement Ideas\n- Living Room With Fireplace And Tv On Opposite Walls\n- Living Room With White Couch\n- Luxurious Interior Design Ideas\n- Living Room Ideas With Corner Fireplace And Tv\n- Living Room Carpet Decorating Ideas\n- Little Girl Princess Bedroom Ideas\n- Long Living Room Layout\n- Living Room Painting Design\n- Lime Green Room Ideas\n- Living Room With Ottoman\n- Lime Green And Purple Bedroom\n- Living Room Tile Floor Designs\n- Large Rectangular Dining Room Tables\n- Little Boy Room Decor\n- Light Fixtures Over Dining Room Table\n- Light Blue And Brown Bedrooms\n- Large Drop Leaf Dining Table", "label": "No"}
{"text": "T0 WITH SWIMMING POOL At 650M FROM THE CENTER\nWith area of 38m2.\nComposed of 1 living room, kitchenette, 1 bathroom and balcony.\nInserted in condominium with two swimming pools (adults and children), restaurants, bars, tennis courts and maintenance circuit.\nFramed with gardens and large green areas.\n650m from the trade, public transport and the historic center and the beach of Albufeira.\nVery quiet area.\nExcellent for investment, residence or vacation.\nWith guaranteed income.\nContact us !!! Check your visit now !!!!!\n- Views: Mountain views, City view, Urbanization view, Garden view\n- Energetic certification: D\n- Solar orientation: South, East", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Mobile Batching Plant For Sale - AJY25, 35, 50 For Your Project\nAimix group co.,ltd, as one of the most reliable mobile concrete batching plant manufacturers, we can supply clients AJY-25, AJY-35, and AJY-50. among them, AJY-35 mobile batching plant for sale is much more popular. In addition model display, I will show you some successful cases in a foreign country.Learn More\n50 m3 mortar concrete batch plant company kuwait - wkbwv.be\n50 m3 batch concrete stations|New and Used Concrete . 50 m3 mobile batch cement stations | imageblue Concrete 50 M3 Cement Dry Mix Batch Stations Price - pli . Mobile Concrete Batching Plant 70 M3 Per Hour Concrete. hopper type 50 m3/h concrete batchiLearn More\nReady-mixed concrete mixing plant, concrete batching plant ...\nConcrete mixing plant also named concrete batching plant is widely used in commercial concrete mixing pile, components, hydraulic, marine and other concrete centralized stirring places and carried out according to different design and manufacturing requirements and the actual needs of the process, so that each device with a distinct professional quality.Learn More\n50 M3 Dry Mix Cement Batching Stations - Video Results\nMore 50 M3 Dry Mix Cement Batching Stations videosLearn More\nReliable Concrete Batching Plant Manufacturers And Suppliers ...\nConcrete batching plant manufacturers – AIMIX GROUP CO.,LTD mainly supply customers stationary concrete batching plant, mobile concrete batching plant, rmc concrete plant, wet mix macadam plant and dry mix concrete batching plant. According to output, they also can be classified into small concrete batch plant and mini concrete batching plant.Learn More\nReady Mix Plant For Sale - Forcibly Mixing Ensure High ...\n3. Gear of host and concrete batching machine should be lubricated by grease. 4. When the new ready mix concrete cement plant works for 200 hours, each reduce should change the lubrication oil as required, later, change it after 2000 hours’ working. Meanwhile, the cleaning of ready mix dry plant is also essential.Learn More\nWhat is mobile batcher mixed concrete?Learn More\n50 Yard Dragging Concrete Batching Mixing Stations\n50 M3 Dragging Concrete Mix Stations . 50 cubic 50 cubic commercial concrete batching meters concrete mixer,us $ plant concrete batch 50 m3/h 2018 6 2 · 50 yard dragging concrete mixer batch stations. 50 cubic meters ce and iso9001 certified hauling commercial batching mixer. 50 cubic meters .Learn More\nBatching, Mixing, Transporting, and Handling Concrete, Chapter 10\nMobile Batcher Mixed Concrete (Continuous Mixer) Mobile volumetric mixers are special trucks (Fig. 10-7) that batch by volume and continuously mix concrete as the dry concrete ingredients, water, and admixtures are continuously fed into a mixing trough, typically an auger system. The concrete must conform to ASTM C 685Learn More\nBatching, Mixing, Placing and Compaction of Concrete\nBatching is the process of measuring concrete mix ingredients either by volume or by mass and introducing them into the mixture. Traditionally batching is done by volume but most specifications require that batching be done by mass rather than volume. Percentage of accuracy for measurement of concrete materials as follows.When the quantity of cement to be batched exceeds 30% of scale capacity, the measuring accuracy should be within 1% of required mass. If measuring quantity is less than 30%...Learn More\nConcrete calculator - Drymix Concrete Solutions\nThe addition of 1.8 – 2 litres of water to a 20kg bag of EASY TO MIX will produce around 9.5 – 10 litres of concrete.Learn More\nQuikrete 50 lb. Fast-Setting Concrete Mix-100450 - The Home Depot\nUsed to set mailbox posts, fence posts and lamp posts without mixing; Pour dry mix into hole and soak with water; Also use for building steps, sidewalks and slabs where rapid set time is required; Exceeds the requirements of ASTM C387; 4000 psi in 28 days; Each 50 lb. bag will yield approximately 0.375 cu. ft. of mixed concreteLearn More\nConcrete Batching Plant - Various Of Types For Your Selection\nStationary concrete batch plants include skip hoist type concrete batch plant and belt conveyor type concrete batch plant. Let’s take the AJ-50 concrete batch plant and AJ-60 cement mixing plant as an example. AJ-50 concrete batch mix plant belongs to skip hoist type concrete batch mix plant. Its features are as follows.Learn More\nReady Mix Concrete Batching Plant - With Reasonable And ...\nIf you want to invest a concrete batching plant, ready mix concrete batching plant is an ideal choice for you. Ready Mix Concrete Plant Parts. Components of ready mix concrete plant mainly include concrete batching machine, aggregate lifting system, cement silo, screw conveyor, weighing system, mixing system, control system and pneumatic system.Learn More\nConcrete Mix Design Calculations\n1/22/2014 6 Basic Concrete Mix Design Materials Pounds of material S.G. Abs Volume 667 3.15 X 62.4 Cement 667 3.15 3.39-Total Cementious 667 Miller Stone 1590 2.6 9.80Learn More", "label": "No"}
{"text": "MLS® ID: 1472335\n13718 30th Ave NE\nSeattle, Washington, 98125 $695,000\nA gorgeous home filled with abundant natural light on a large private lot. Living and dining rooms are at the main area with an open kitchen including formal dining, pantry and seating area. Well maintained with beautiful Maple trees and landscaping including a patio and garden. Excellent location in Olympic Hill, 3 mins walking to delightful restaurants and variety of shops. On bus routes and 5 mins drive to the future 145th ST light rail station.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "In Woodinville, the use of land (i.e. what you can do on private property) is regulated by the Unified Development Code and other related development regulations. These regulations are intended to protect and promote public health, safety, and general welfare.\nThe Unified Development Code establishes noticing procedures to promote informed public awareness of land use permit applications. The Unified Development Code also establishes procedures for the coordination of review processes.\nLand Use Development Review\nCity planners review permit applications for compliance with regulations that control how land is used, as well as policies and regulations for State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review, critical area regulations, and tree protection. In addition, planners conduct design review, implement the Shoreline Master Program, and other land use regulations. Planners may also be assigned as project managers to help facilitate the review process for larger projects.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "One of the best ways to protect your loved ones is by installing a pool safety net. Safety nets take up a lot less space than traditional fencing as well. Safety nets are installed flush with the pool deck, so there is little to no space removed from the pool area. Safety nets maximize safety as well. They provide a flexible, yet secure barrier solution that prevents children from entering the pool water unseen or unheard.\nRemoving or replacing the swimming pool safety net is really quite easy. The nets comes with a series of pulleys is built into the center of the pool safety net. By loosening the pulley rope, the tension is released and the pool safety net is easily removed. Just unhook the clips and roll the pool safety net onto the portable roller. Simply reverse this process to place the pool safety net back onto the pool.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "• We start shipping our summer flowering bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.\nSelect your Dahlia tuber quantity here or adjust it in the quantity box below\nWe ship everywhere in Europe!\n100% Grow Guarantee!\nRated 4.8 out of 5 by our customers\nDahlia Teesbrooke Audrey is a captivating Collarette dahlia, featuring a sunshine orange centre and cream to soft pink petals. Its compact growth makes it ideal for container planting, while still producing large flowers for visual impact. This low-maintenance dahlia thrives in well-draining soil with ample sunlight and rewards with abundant blooms throughout the season. Perfect for gardens of all sizes, Dahlia Teesbrooke Audrey effortlessly adds elegance and charm to any outdoor space, making it a delightful choice for both seasoned and novice gardeners.\nLearn how to grow Dahlias\n- Collarette Dahlia\n- Height: 70-100cm\n- Blooms from July\n- Great for pollinators\n- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.\n- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.\n- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.\n- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.\nView our shipping rates per EU country here.\nWe start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.\nBulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.\nFor over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Autumn-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Sears has tractor attachments for easy lawn and garden maintenance. Landscape like a professional with tillers, garden .\nDiscover ideas about Tractor Accessories. ( Bob's) Craftsman lawn tractor attachment hitch. Tractor AccessoriesTractor .\nPlowing and Tillin' with a Sears garden tractor.. My Craftsman Garden Tractor Attachments. a2zVideoChnl.\nShop our selection of Riding Mower & Tractor Attachments in the Outdoors Department at The Home Depot.\nHere is a list of Fit-Up Charts for Craftsman tractor attachments and accessories. These charts. . Hi Doug, that 917 number is a lawn tractor, not a snow blower.\nCutting grass is just one of the many talents a good tractor should deliver.. They can accept all available craftsman attachments to help tend to lawn and .\nCraftsman 22.0 hp Electric start 42\" mower automatic transmission lawn tractor with snow blower attachment. Model #944.601251. Good working condition.\n( Bob's) Craftsman lawn tractor attachment hitch.. See More. Homemade Lawn Garden Tractor Attachments Tillers. Garden Tractor AttachmentsAtv .\n18 HP Sears Craftsman Garden Tractor & attachments. Wheel Horse. Craftsman DLT2000 Rider Lawn mower Garden Tractor SNOW BLOWER ATTACHMENT", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Icon Mini may be about the same size as a deck of cards, but every millimeter of space is bursting with powerful audio. It fills both indoor and outdoor spaces with explosive sound to create the most raucous, unforgettable moments.\nAnker Soundcore Icon Mini Bluetooth Speaker (Orange) – A3121H01\n- Connectivity: Bluetooth\n- up to 8 hours Playtime\n- Waterproof: IP67", "label": "No"}
{"text": "You have no items in your shopping cart.\nVulcan Hosta has wide white centers with dark green margins in this heart shaped leaf. Lavender flowers begin blooming mid to late summer.\n|Common Name||Hosta 'Vulcan'|\n|Zone||4-7 View Zone map|\n|Sun/Shade||Part shade to full shade|\n|Water Requirements||Moist well drained soil|\n|Care||Moist well drained soil|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "- Virtual tour available.\n- Communal swimming pool.\nThis well-presented 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground floor apartment is ideally situated in the popular area of Los Altos, just a short walk to a great selection of local amenities and within a short drive to a selection of golf courses and beautiful beaches.\nThis beautifully refurbished apartment comprises a spacious lounge/diner with a fully fitted kitchen and utility area to the rear of the property, a walk-in shower room, a twin bedroom, and a double bedroom, both featuring fitted wardrobes.\nExternally this property features a south-facing newly tiled patio area and a raised sun terrace with glass curtains, perfect for alfresco dining.\nThis property also features access to a beautiful communal swimming pool. The property is to be sold furnished.\nThe owners love – “The lovely communal pool area, spacious feel of the property, and close proximity to shops.”\nWe think – “The property is in an excellent position, close to a great selection of amenities, has been well maintained throughout making this the perfect holiday home and or excellent rental potential”.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Watershed management is the effort to protect streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries by focusing on land activities in the area that drain to a water body. Watershed management includes:\n- Land use planning\n- Regulation of development\n- Control of water pollution\n- Stream buffer protection and stream restoration\n- Outreach and education\nThese programs consider all sources of pollution in a watershed, including spills, leaks, factories and stormwater runoff from urban and agricultural areas. In an urban area like Arlington, with very few industrial facilities, stormwater is the main source of pollution to local streams. The major point source discharger in Arlington is the Water Pollution Control Plant.\nStormwater management describes programs to control stormwater runoff for the purposes of reducing downstream erosion, water quality degradation and flooding as well as mitigating the adverse effects of land use on the aquatic environment. Our Stormwater Management Program includes:\n- Reducing risks to public and private property from flooding.\n- Maintaining and replacing stormwater infrastructure.\n- Restoring stream corridors and other water quality improvement projects.\n- Adding stormwater treatment facilities, such as green streets, to areas that don’t have stormwater treatment.\n- Requiring on-site stormwater controls for new development.\n- Identifying opportunities for retrofits to reduce stormwater pollution.\n- Employing outreach, education and Volunteer Stream Monitoring Programs.\n- Implementing urban housekeeping best practices, like street sweeping, catch basin cleaning, storm sewer inspections and pollution prevention.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Public Art Collection for the City of Northglenn, Colorado. All Photos by Paul D. Weinrauch.\nDavid Franklin was contracted to provide a design and assist with the design application in the skate park bowl/clamshell pit. David's tentacle design was applied as an acid stain on the concrete of the skate park bowl.\nPowered by Artwork Archive", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Lutron Lighting Products\nJVB Solutions are proud to offer our customers the very best in lighting and shading systems installations from the well-renowned Lutron lighting range. The range features unique lighting solutions that use cutting-edge Lutron lighting innovations to accent your residential or commercial décor.\nFor the workplace, Lutron lighting can be used to create specific moods, improve workplace productivity, enhance safety, and promote energy saving. JVB Solutions can design and install a Lutron lighting system within a single room to an entire building.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The mega food park houses various facilities for food processing, storage and distribution.\nWe proposed to change the layout by utilizing the natural contours of the site, which helped to avoid leveling the site in turn resulting in savings on the project cost. The new approach also improves the overall utilization of the land parcel. The design of the administrative buildings were completed as part of the central management of the food park.\nNDC has participated in design of various industrial facilities including food parks and other industrial setup's.\nWe have developed an exhaustive understanding of the dynamics of a food park and have utilized our expertise to best utilize the constraints.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Part of the Lion series developed in Holland for enhanced fruit production, ‘Sweet Lion’ IS a real sweetie with tight form, lots of bloom and fantastic fruit that persists through fall and into winter. Tight and rounded, ‘Sweet Lion’ loads up with buds in early June that open soon thereafter to reveal bright yellow, nickel sized flowers that tend to bloom in tight groups and cover the plant for 3 to 4 weeks. As the bloom fades, bunches of green, small, almost triangular shaped berries take their place and gradually change to deep pinkish-red as summer fades. These berries last a long time and can be cut for bright, sparkling arrangements with other cut flowers. ‘Sweet Lion’ is an easy care plant wanting only well-drained soil, full sun and little else to put on a dependable show year after year. Be sure to cut the plant back each early spring for best new growth and bloom.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Pine trees are evergreens. They keep their thin leaves, usually call needles, year-round. Like smaller plants, pine trees are self-sustaining organisms and use photosynthesis to create their own food.\nPhotosynthesis is the process in which sunlight, water and carbon dioxide are taken in by the pine tree and converted into sugars and starches to be used as food energy. Oxygen, a waste product of the process, is released into the atmosphere.\nChlorophyll is the chemical that makes photosynthesis possible. It is found in the pine needles and is also the reason the needles look green.\nPine trees use the energy they produce in a specific order. First they make sure all parts of the tree receive nutrients, then the tree produces new hair-like roots, leaves and reproductive structures. Branches and the main root system are extended; wood is added to the trunk, branches and the root system; and, finally, some pines make an antipest chemical for protection.\nPine trees are able to photosynthesis in winter because the cells in the needles are protected by self-made antifreeze that is carried in the tree sap. This is what gives pine trees their distinctive smell. Conifers do lose some needles during the winter, so photosynthesis is not as efficient as during the summer.\nAs pine trees age, the rate of photosynthesis decreases. Older trees tend to have less foliage, so there is not as much available chlorophyll to help with the process. Older trees also have more carbon energy stored in their tissues and don't need to photosynthesize as rapidly as younger trees.\n- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of jenny downing\nWhat Do Pine Trees Need to Survive?\nPines are scientifically defined as a gymnosperm, meaning that they bear \"naked seeds.\" Pines are also considered to be a conifer, which...\nWhy Do Trees Have Leaves?\nThe primary reason why trees have leaves is to produce photosynthesis. This is the process by which leaves collect energy from the...\nWhy Are Pine Trees Called Evergreens?\nPine trees are not deciduous trees. The leaves of deciduous trees begin to change color in the fall and eventually fall off...\nWhy Do Pine Trees Not Lose Their Leaves?\nWhile deciduous trees such as the oak and maple lose their leaves every autumn, evergreen trees like the pine tree remain green...\nDifference Between Deciduous and Coniferous\nPeople often think of deciduous trees and coniferous trees as opposites. They are not. The two terms actually refer to different characteristics...\nWhat Are the Adaptations of a Pine Tree?\nPine trees thrive in challenging environments. Growing in cold, northern climates, arid conditions and often in locations subject to frequent intense forest...\nWhat Trees Absorb the Most Carbon Dioxide?\nRespiration is the process by which a tree takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. The amount of carbon dioxide a tree...", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The University of Exeter and local NGO plant thousands of trees in the Amazon\nRan by the University of Exeter and local NGO Instituto Ouro Verde (the ‘Institute of Green Gold’), the project has planted thousands of trees in the Amazon’s “arc of deforestation”.\nAlmost 150 acres of former rainforest land has been converted to the new “silvopastoral” systems, comprised of Inga trees, transforming the incomes of 20 smallholder families. Inga trees take nitrogen from the air and lock it in the soil, maintaining soil fertility long term. One farmer, Valdinei de Souza, stated that it had already made a “significant difference”.\nWhile the deforested land was being used as pasture, the soil is nutrient-poor and thus cattle farming was not longstanding. This project provides a way to improve the quality of the soil and sustainably produce food.\n“farmers are now feeding themselves and beginning to sell food too”.Professor Toby Pennington, of the Global Systems Institute and Department of Geography at the University of Exeter\nUK Research and Innovation’s Global Challenges Research Fund awarded a grant to the project in 2019, a total of £1.5 billion to be managed by the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy.\nEditor: Elen Johnston", "label": "No"}
{"text": "QANTAS HEAVY MAINTENANCE FACILITY\nGary Kyriacou was involved in architectural design services, including concept and detailed design for the redevelopment of the heavy maintenance facility at the Qantas Maintenance Base, Tullamarine. The objective of the projective was to provide a facility appropriate for Qantas’s new fleet of aircraft.\nThe scope of works included the design of replacement Aircraft Maintenance Docking facilities and associated locker rooms, the refurbishment of existing offices, and the design of a new mezzanine floor within Hangar 101 at the Tullamarine Maintenance Facility.\nThis project was completed whilst Gary was a Director with HBO+EMTB.\nCommercial in Confidence", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Chrysanthemum are Queen of the Fall Flowers\nFew plants can rival mums for beautiful fall color. They begin their show in early autumn and are handsome until a killing frost. Allow plenty of room, these plants will reach full size and flower prodigiously their first year. Chrysanthemums are shipped during our spring shipping season only.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "I haven’t posted much recently, with good reason. I’ve been crunching on a recent project (which I’m hoping will be announced soon). Also, I’ve been working on something special for the site, that will hopefully bring together all passionate sound designers within the industry together to participate. Stay tuned! I will hopefully be able to show it off within the month.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Stormwater Management is a comprehensive approach used in order to control the surface runoff from rainfall and snow melt events. It also includes management of the quantity and quality of the water discharged into the city’s infrastructure and the environment.\nDevelopment of a site often results in an increase in the amount of hardscape or impermeable surfaces. The additional volumes of water resulting from these surfaces require supplementary management. This development densification is creating strains on the environment. Municipalities do not often have the ability to continuously upgrade their systems to account for the increased flow. Consequently this leaves developers to deal with the additional stormwater on-site.\nAt ValleyGeo, our team works with the municipalities’ integrated stormwater management plan to create a feasible and cost effective solution to discharge the collected stormwater safely. Each management plan is unique as it is dependent on the lot grading and the soil conditions found at each individual site. Though each design plan is different they typically involve installation of an infiltration system or detention system with controlled release.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Winter squash plants are annual vining plants that produce edible fruits in the fall. They have large, lobed leaves, and their vines can grow up to 15 feet long. Winter squash plants produce yellow flowers that eventually develop into the squash fruits. The fruits are typically hard-skinned and range in size from small to very large. They can have smooth or warty skin and come in a variety of colors, including yellow, green, orange, and red. Winter squash is a popular vegetable for roasting, baking, and pureeing into soups and sauces.\nPlanning Your Garden With Winter Squash\nAs you plan your garden, it's important to think about the spacing, size, light, and nutrient requirements of all of your plant and how they'll grow together.\nSome plants require more water than others, while other plants require dry soil. At the same time, some plants prefer full sun, and other plants need the shade to survive.\nBy studying what each plant requires and planning ahead where all of your plants will grow best, you can optimize your garden space.\n|Winter squash is an annual.\n|The USDA Hardiness Zone range for winter squash is 3-10.\n|Winter squash is generally considered to be fairly cold tolerant and can usually withstand temperatures down to 32.\n|Days to harvest\n|The minimum number of days to harvest winter squash is usually between 75 and 100 days, depending on the variety.\n|The average size of a full grown winter squash plant is about 4-5 feet in height and width.\n|Winter squash plants should be spaced at least 36 inches apart to allow for ample room to spread out and develop.\n|Winter squash has a moderate sun tolerance and can tolerate up to 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.\n|Winter squash is generally considered to be a full-sun crop, meaning it needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce a good yield. However, some varieties may be able to tolerate some shade.\n|Winter squash needs 1-2 inches of water per week, depending on soil type, temperature, and humidity. It is best to water the squash deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. If the soil is too wet, the squash can rot. If the soil is too dry, the squash will not grow.\n|The amount of fertilizer you should use when growing winter squash depends on the type of soil you are using and the type of winter squash you are growing. Generally, a balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 is recommended. Apply 1/2 to 1 pound of fertilizer per 100 square feet of garden space. If you are using a liquid fertilizer, use 1/2 cup per 100 square feet.\n|The optimum pH for growing winter squash is 6.0 to 6.8.\nWhy Winter Squash is Popular\nPeople like to grow winter squash because it is easy to grow, produces a high yield, and can be stored for a long time. Winter squash is also very nutritious, containing high amounts of vitamins and minerals, as well as dietary fiber. Winter squash is also versatile in the kitchen, and can be used in a variety of dishes.\nCompanion Plants For Winter Squash\nCompanion planting is a great way to maximize your garden space and get the most out of your plants. By planting certain plants together, you can help each other thrive. In some cases, you can even help each other repel pests.\nPopular companion plants for winter squash include:\nCommon Pests For Winter Squash\nPlant pests are a common problem for gardeners. By understanding what pests are common for your plants, you can take steps to prevent them from damaging your plants.\nWhen you grow winter squash, keep an eye out for these common pests:\n- cucumber beetles\n- squash bugs\n- squash vine borers\n- spider mites\nUSDA zones are a popular way of determining which plants can grow in your area. Zones tell you when your average first and last frost date are, as well as how cold you can expect it to get in the winter.\nOur site works best if you choose your zone from the list below. If you do not know your USDA zone, then you can use our zone map.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Green building news, trends, and resources for professionals and policymakers. Greenpeace is the leading independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. As the environmental impact of buildings becomes more apparent, a new field called green building is gaining momentum green, or sustainable, building is the practice of creating and using healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance and demolition. Visit live green toronto and toronto public health at open streets this sunday for a chance to score extra points with carr.\nGreen city solutions gmbh addresses the global problem of air pollution by combining a installed moss culture with iot technology. The green bay parks, recreation & forestry department endeavor to enrich the quality of life to all people by creatively providing and enhancing leisure opportunities the city of green bay partnered to create a parks prescription (rx) program called green bay parks rx-a local, clinically-based effort to encourage balanced, healthy lifestyles. Find and review green bay charities, nonprofits and volunteering and donation opportunities want to donate or volunteer find the best non-profit or charity in green bay, wi. Links reference in this web site to any specific commercial products, process, service, manufacturer, or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the city of houston the city of houston is not responsible for the contents of any off-site web page referenced from this server.\nApply today to receive funding for your organization donate to help echoing green continue to provide funding, grants, and strategic foundational support to accelerate the world's top change-makers. Become one of greenest city's sustainers, as together we build a strong resilient organization to increase our impact monthly donors are the foundation of a healthy organization your contribution demonstrates your belief in the future growth and change we make in the world. Imagine thriving neighborhoods clean air good jobs healthy families justice and opportunity for all we're building a green economy that fights poverty and pollution. Green spaces such as parks and sports fields as well as woods and natural meadows, wetlands or other ecosystems, represent a fundamental component of any urban ecosystem green urban areas facilitate physical activity and relaxation, and form a refuge from noise trees produce oxygen, and help.\nGreen building alliance (western pennsylvania) - green building alliance is a nonprofit organization that advances economic prosperity and human well-being in western pennsylvania by driving market demand for green buildings and green building products as a national pioneer and the first us green building council affiliate organization. Green up orlando the greenup orlando program was created in 1985 to increase the city's available tree canopy and to improve the appearance of our community the program is designed to stimulate improvements to public places in neighborhoods through volunteer efforts and contributions. Visit the official earth day site to learn about the world's largest environmental movement and what you can do to make every day earth day together, we can end pollution, fight climate change, reforest the planet, build sustainable communities, green our schools, educate, advocate and take action to protect earth. Data and research on green growth and sustainable development including consumption, innovation, green cities, green energy, green jobs and green transport.\nThe grass is greener plantation has a natural environment that is unsurpassed by other south florida cities. This is a list of the more notable environmental organizations by organization type (intergovernmental, governmental or non-governmental) and further subdivided by country contents[show list of environmental organizations | green wiki | fandom powered by wikia. In the early 1970's green guerillas began rallying people to use community gardening as a tool to reclaim urban land and bring people together to solve problems that plagued their neighborhoods we are the oldest community garden organization in new york city. Green walk hong kong 2017 'green walk with leaders' + 'green walk score' press conference october 17, 2017 many hong kong people have the misconception that 'walking' is not an exercise wgo hopes to promote hong kong as a 'walkable city' august 22, 2017. City of seattle and safeway partner to launch fresh bucks at safeway for residents with low incomes residents with low incomes now have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables today, the city of seattle announced a new partnership with safeway to make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable for seattle residents with limited incomes.\nGreen city challenge is a not for profit organization based in new york city that educates people about ways to live, work and eat green founded in 2010, green city challenge has years of experience providing environmental education at businesses, schools and public events throughout new york city. Green your restaurant find certified green restaurants find green restaurant products learn about the environmental issues facing the restaurant industry. Green infrastructure toolkit grownyc is the sustainability resource for new yorkers: providing free tools and services anyone can use in order to improve our city.\nThe city of green bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by being active and taking preventive measures employees earning 1265 points. Green community connections provides a place to tap into conversations about sustainability issues and to identify concrete steps you can take. The green city aims to inform and stimulate the interest with authorities, organizations and companies which are professionally involved in planning and developing the urban area, ensuring green will be applied appropriately.\nGreen cities california accelerates the adoption of innovative policies and practices to advance sustainability in our communities, state and nation gcc's vision collective action on the part of gcc members is a catalyst for bold, successful implementation of policies and initiatives that create vibrant, verdant and healthy communities. Green roofs for healthy cities (grhc) develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence. Other leading figures who envisioned the sustainable city are there is an organization, there are several other green sustainable city projects such as.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Visitors looking for a quick escape from the city should check out this large park just 8 miles east of Boise. You can build ... More\nLucky Peak State Park\nVisitors looking for a quick escape from the city should check out this large park just 8 miles east of Boise. You can build sand castles or enjoy a picnic at Sandy Point at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam. Cyclists can bike to the park on the Boise River Greenbelt . Known as one of the best parks in the Northwest, the area also offers fishing, boat ramps and watching wildlife.\nNot only does it have basketball courts, tennis courts and a playground, Castle Rock also offers a heart pounding climb\nfrom this East End park, the informal beginning for a Castle Rock hike. Less energetic visitors can munch on ...\nBoise's oldest park, located near downtown Boise, brims with activities. Named after an early Boise resident who died in 1907,\nthe Julia Davis Park includes Zoo Boise , rose gardens, a pioneer village, several museums, and the Boise River ...\nFlags fly high over the small memorial at this city park. Children can play at the jungle gym, while inline\nskaters and bikers cruise along the nearby Boise River Greenbelt . Offering access to the Boise Cascade Lake, the ...", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Crawl spaces are multi-functional and add to the stability of the house’s structure. There are, however, certain factors that home owners need to consider. Since a crawl space foundation offers space below the structure, dampness is a key factor. Especially when you have plumping pipes and the drainage running through the space. Home owners and builders need to ensure that the proper drainage methods are in place to provide a safe outlet for water. Pipe insulation and waterproofing are effective at reducing the possibility of damp crawl spaces, keeping the area dry and secure.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "By Tasha Anderson for AZBEX\nRD Olson Development recently submitted plans to the City of Sedona for the design and construction of a new boutique hotel at 150 Schnebly Hill Road.\nThe 11.58 acre-property is bounded by Schnebly Hill Road, Oak Creek, and Bear Wallow Lane. The developer applied for preliminary conceptual review for the project, known as Oak Creek Resort. The application is currently undergoing staff review.\nOak Creek Resort is proposed as a 92-key boutique style hotel and spa, “where guest and locals can refresh, revive, and reconnect,” according to the project documents. “The resort will be offering creek and rock formation view guestrooms with a signature restaurant, destination Spa, and small meeting facilities.” The hotel is not yet branded.\nThe resort will include a cluster of different sized buildings to break down the massing. Near the southern portion of the site and adjacent to the creek, the developer will house three-story buildings, then transition to two-story and single-story buildings near the road and northern portion of the property.\nThe guestrooms will be housed in three-story and single-story buildings while the 4.5KSF restaurant will be in a two-story building.\nThe spa will include approximately eight treatment rooms and the meeting space will total +/-3.9KSF. Other amenities include a wellness center, resort pool and a large, walkable public open space.\nOak Creek’s design will be, “to create simple refined structures that don’t compete with the views and the surrounding beauty,” the documents state. “We will use natural materials and express them in the way they were historically utilized.”\nAccess to the site will be from one driveway, with all cars being valet parked, and a fire access connecting to Schnebly Hill Road. Landscaping will reinforce the agricultural and rural history of the property and the 40-foot open space setback will screen the road from the resort and save as many trees as possible.\n“We feel that is one of our advantages to have a diverse environment within the site. Our site planning along with working with natural grade is also respecting the creek by stepping back from the floodway on many of the structures not only to accommodate high water but to open up views up and down the creek for as many of our hotel and restaurant guests as possible.”\nBuilding Hotels in Sedona a Difficult Process\nDuring the BEX Virtual Leading Market Series event on Hospitality back in June, Cari Meyer, Planning Manager for City of Sedona, discussed that while there is interest in building hotels in Sedona, it is a more difficult process. (AZBEX_June 4th, 2021)\nShe noted that the city removed lodging as a use and that Sedona doesn’t quite have enough land to build on. “There’s no large parcels available,” she said.\nThe community in Sedona also sees hotels as bringing in more people and more traffic issues, and Meyer talked about future hotel projects needing to be part of a mixed-use development, to address those current housing and traffic issues.\nThe Oak Creek Resort project still needs to go before the Sedona Planning & Zoning Commission; however, no meetings have been scheduled.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Montréal is a world leader in urban agriculture through its many citizen, community and commercial initiatives. This strategy supports the practice of sustainable urban agriculture.\nUrban agriculture: Planting the seeds of biodiversity\nThe practice of urban agriculture is evolving in step with new environmental, social and economic concerns. The urban agriculture strategy sets out clear directions for becoming a more resilient, greener city. To ensure that the evolution of urban agriculture is sustainable and promotes biodiversity, Montréal is encouraging citizen and community-based urban agriculture, increasing agricultural production and improving the management and governance framework for agriculture in the city. In doing so, the city is responding to the growing demand for this practice by leveraging the expertise of its partners active in the field.\nMeasures and actions to promote local agriculture\nIn its strategy, Montréal adopts four orientations to stimulate and encourage the development of local agriculture:\n- Educate people and raise awareness about urban agriculture, and encourage its practice by residents and communities.\n- Increase agricultural production within Montréal city limits and support commercial urban agriculture.\n- Encourage resilient and ecological urban agriculture.\n- Improve the management and governance framework for urban agriculture.\nThis strategy is part of Montréal’s Climate Plan 2020-2030.\nAll Montrealers are being asked to do their part to strengthen the city’s ecosystem! Read the complete plan.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Out of the total land area, how many million hectares of land suffer from degradation?\n175 million hectares of land area suffer from degradation. Land degradation is caused largely by soil erosion but also by water logging and excessive salinity. The high degree of degradation will affect the existing land resources.\nIdentify the incorrect statement.\nBreakdown of bigger rocks into fine smaller mineral particles is called:\nWhich of the following mainly decides biodiversity in a particular area?\nGood topsoil should be nutrient and mineral rich and promote the growth of plants in your lawn or garden. Topsoil is the layer on top of the subsoil, and it sometimes differs because it has a high amount of organic matter, is nutrient rich, and has low salts.\nWhich is not a function of humus?\nWhich of the following does not cause water pollution?\nApproximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Of this amount, approximately _____ percent of it is suitable for human use.\nThe rate of soil erosion is faster in:\nIn general, it is hard to see vegetation over 2000 meters above mean sea level. Therefore soil erosion occurs in high mountains due to ice melting, rainfall, wind.\nWhich type of soil is best for growing cotton?\nCotton plants tend to do well in deep, well-drained, and highly fertile sandy loam soils with a pH between 5.5 & 7.5 – Cotton plants are vulnerable to the aluminum concentration often found in soils with a pH below that range.\nForests prevent soil erosion by binding soil particles in their", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Planting A Vegetable Garden Box\nWhen planting a vegetable garden box, you will want to make sure to use a good quality soil mix. You can either make your own mix or purchase a premade mix from a store. The mix should be high in organic matter and should also include some type of fertilizer.\nWhen planting your vegetables, you will want to make sure to space them out properly. Follow the instructions on the seed packet to determine how far apart to plant the seeds. You will also want to make sure to plant them at the correct depth.\nOnce your vegetables are planted, you will need to water them regularly. Vegetables need at least an inch of water per week to grow properly. You can either water them by hand or use a hose.\nIf you are using a garden box, you will also need to fertilize it regularly. You can either use a premade fertilizer or make your own. A good fertilizer mix should include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.\nA Garden Vegetable Plant\nPlanning to plant a vegetable garden this year? Here’s a handy planting calendar to help you get started!\nMarch: Start planting peas, lettuce, and spinach.\nApril: Plant beets, carrots, and radishes.\nMay: Plant tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers.\nJune: Plant beans, cucumbers, and squash.\nJuly: Plant corn, zucchini, and pumpkins.\nAugust: Plant broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.\nSeptember: Plant eggplant, onions, and garlic.\nOctober: Plant pumpkins, squash, and sweet potatoes.\nNovember: Plant kale, collards, and chard.\nDecember: Plant spinach, lettuce, and peas.\nWhat Are Good Pollinator Plants For Vegetable Garden\nWhen it comes to gardening, pollinators are key to a successful harvest. Pollinators are the insects and animals that transfer pollen from the male organ or stamen of a flower to the female organ or pistil. This process is necessary for the plant to produce fruit or seed. There are many different types of pollinators, but bees are the most common.\nBees are attracted to brightly-colored flowers, so it’s important to include a variety of pollinator plants in your garden. Some good pollinator plants for a vegetable garden include:\n• Bee balm\n• Black-eyed Susan\n• English lavender\n• Joe Pye weed\n• Purple coneflower\n• Sweet alyssum\nBee balm, black-eyed Susan, cosmos, English lavender, Joe Pye weed, lobelia, milkweed, nasturtium, purple coneflower, snapdragon, sunflower, and sweet alyssum are all annuals, so they will need to be replanted each year. However, they are worth the effort, as they will attract bees and other pollinators to your garden.\nMilkweed, nasturtium, and purple coneflower are also perennial plants, which means they will come back year after year. They are great for attracting pollinators to your garden, but they also have other benefits. Milkweed is the host plant for the monarch butterfly, nasturtium is a edible flower, and purple coneflower is a medicinal herb.\nIncluding a variety of pollinator plants in your garden is the best way to ensure a successful harvest. Not only will they help pollinate your plants, but they will also provide beauty and interest to your garden.\nPlanting Winter Wheat In Vegetable Garden\nWinter wheat can be a valuable addition to the home garden, providing a cover crop to suppress weeds and add organic matter to the soil, as well as a food crop in its own right. The best time to plant winter wheat is in the fall, after the harvest of the summer vegetables but before the first frost.\nPrepare the soil by digging in some compost or other organic matter to improve the fertility and tilth. Winter wheat can be planted by broadcasting the seed evenly over the surface of the soil and then raking it in. You can also sow the seed in rows, spacing the plants about six inches apart. Water the soil well after planting, and keep it moist until the seeds germinate.\nIn most cases, the winter wheat will germinate and grow well in the cool weather of fall. The plants will provide a weed-suppressing mulch and will begin to add organic matter to the soil. In the spring, the wheat will begin to flower and will eventually produce grain. The grain can be harvested and used fresh or stored for use later in the year.\nPlant A Christian Vegetable Garden Poem\nn our Christian garden, we sow the seeds of love\nand forgiveness, and we cultivate compassion and peace.\nWe grow tomatoes and cucumbers, carrots and lettuce,\nbeans and peas, and all kinds of Christian vegetables.\nOur garden is a place where we can come to pray\nand to meditate, and to find peace and solace.\nIt is a place where we can come to connect with God\nand with each other, and to share in the harvest of love.\nIf you’re looking to get into vegetable gardening, or are just looking for some tips on how to make your current garden better, then you’ve come to the right place! My name is Ethel and I have been gardening for years. In this blog, I’m going to share with you some of my best tips on how to create a successful vegetable garden.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Located just off Marine Drive on the Bluff; just two minutes from the beach front and twenty minutes from the city center, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean from every room.\nA large swimming pool and patio lend themselves brilliantly for daytime relaxation and witnessing the beautifully spectacular East African sunrise.\nFrom the city continue along the Southern Freeway & take the Bluff exit (M7) onto Edwin Swales VC Drive. Continue along the length of Edwin Swales Drive, turn left into Bluff Road, Continue and at the traffic circle turn right into Lighthouse Road. At the next T-junction turn right. At the stop sign, go straight into Admiral Road and continue up the hill at the T-junction turn right into Marine Drive and the first road to the left is Sloane Road.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Adding general organic soil amendments, such as compost and other organic matter, to your gardens and flower beds in the fall or Spring prevents soil compaction and replenishes nutrients used by the previous year’s plantings. What’s more, fall and spring cleanup projects, lawn mowing and leaf raking, provide an abundance of free organic material that is ideal for use in organic soil improvements. Your gardens will thrive with a boost from organic amendments at either time of year.\nWhy Amend Your Soil?\nPeriodic organic soil improvements are needed to continuously meet your garden’s demands for nutrients. Without adequate soil nutrition, the health and yield of blooms, vegetables and fruits will suffer. Additionally, organic soil amendments are used to correct drainage problems and increase aeration of the soil. Improving your soil in the fall gives your garden adequate time to process and break down organics, so Spring is met with a soil preparation that is balanced in both nutrition and texture. Spring organic amendments deliver new, nutrient packed organic soil at the ready for plant growth and health.\nWhat to Add\nBefore you begin, determine what your organic soil is lacking. The experience of the past planting season should be an indication as to whether or not drainage is an issue you need to address. If your soil was too sandy, draining too quickly and drying out your plants, use organic matter to build up the soil and help your garden and plants retain moisture in the season to come. Alternatively, clay heavy soils do not properly drain, leaving you with rotting seeds and roots in too wet soil or standing water. Cutting organic soil with sand will increase the ability of clay laden soils to drain.\nGarden centers and nurseries carry a variety of soil tests that you can perform at home to determine nutritional deficiencies and levels of soil acidity. Use these tests to decide what you need to add before you proceed with amending your soil organically.\nTIP: Our expert gardening adviser, Rachel Klein suggests, \"If you want a general idea of your soil type before purchasing a soil test, consider this quick home-test. Simply dig down about 10 centimeters in your garden and grab a handful of soil. Squeeze it into a ball. Loamy soil forms a rough ball but crumbles readily. Clay soil will form a smooth ball that stays hard when dry. Sandy soil will not stay together at all. Loamy soil is the ideal garden soil because it contains a mixture of different size soil particles.\"\nMany organics naturally occurring in your yard are ideal for building up your organic garden soil. A simple lawn mowing provides one of the best resources for organic garden soil improvement. Mow your lawn and bag or rake the shredded leaves and grass clippings to work into your soil. Not only will the grass and leaf bits break down to provide essential soil nutrients, but they will work to loosen and aerate the soil, increasing root health during the next spring and summer growing season. This will aid in soil drainage too.\nSome of the most commonly added and least expensive organic amendments for your organic garden soil are:\n- peat moss\n- leaf mold\nCompost - Victory Garden author James Crockett calls compost, “the caviar of organic materials,” for its ability to retain moisture and provide numerous rich nutrients to organic garden soil. Composted matter has a rich, dark, crumbly consistency, somewhat coarse in texture. The nutrients in a given compost are dependent upon what went into it. A soil test can be helpful in determining the nutritional composition of your compost if it is of concern to you.\nSand - Mixing sand into heavy soils helps to improve the drainage of the soil, and the loosened soil allows roots to grow. Many gardeners recommend using contractor’s or builder’s sand for its natural coarseness. The grains in a builder’s sand are usually larger than something like a beach or play sand, helping to decrease organic soil compaction.\nManure - Composted manure is another organic amendment that is well known for the benefits it brings to your organic garden soil. Composted manure resembles a very rich, dark soil. It is easy to work into the soil, improving organic soil drainage and moisture retention. Composted manure is very high in nitrogen.\nTIP: Rachel warns you, \"Fresh manure can harm plants due to the high levels of ammonia. To avoid this problem, use only aged manure (at least 6 months old).]\nLime - A byproduct of mining processes, lime (or limestone as it may be called) is a white, chalky powder used on organic lawns and gardens to lower soil acidity. Lime contains calcium and magnesium, which reduce soil pH. Lime is now widely available in a pelletized form which is not as dusty as powdered lime and is more comfortable to work with.\nPeat Moss - Peat moss is a naturally occurring lightweight moss, grown commercially for gardening use and sold in garden centers. Peat moss acts as a sponge in the soil, dramatically improving an organic soil’s ability to retain moisture.\nTIP: Rachel adds, \"Sphagnum peat moss is an excellent type of peat because it is less decomposed and will last longer than other types. Before use, moisten the peat moss to better incorporate it into your soil.\"\nLeaf Mold - Leaf mold is a mixture of composted leaves. A cost free organic amendment made from leaves raked from your yard, leaf mold slowly releases nitrogen and potassium into the soil.\nSawdust - Sawdust or wood chips are made from chipped or ground trees, trimmings and bark. Ground wood products are helpful to improve the drainage and texture of organic garden soils. Mixing sawdust or ground wood into your organic soil gives it a light, airy texture.\nTIP: Rachel adds, \"Wood chips have the slowest decomposition rate of all of the amendments. This means that they can last the longest in your soil, possibly years.\"\nYou will need four cubic yards of organic amendment per 1,000 square feet of soil area.\nStep 1 - Check Soil Conditions\nIf the soil is too wet from periods of rain, let the soil dry for a few days as wet, heavy soils are difficult to work. For dry soil or new garden plots that have not been worked before, a thorough watering a few days ahead of time will make your job easier.\nStep 2 - Loosen the Soil\nTo apply amendments, first loosen the soil. Using a rototiller for large areas or a fork and spade for existing beds, break up the soil to a depth of approximately 6 to 12inches (the lower range is appropriate for existing beds).\nStep 3 - Mix in Organic Matter\nWith a shovel, spread your composts and organic amendments evenly over the garden patch. Blend the organic nutrients into the soil using a gardening fork or your rototiller (if you don‘t own a rototiller, they are often available for rental through home centers). After you have thoroughly worked the materials into the garden soil, level the area with a rake.\nTIP: Rachel suggests, \"Add a 2-inch layer of organic material over the surface of the soil and mix it into the top 4 to 12 inches.\"\nYour organic soil is now properly replenished for the upcoming planting season. Over the course of time, the organic amendments you added will continue to break down and build a high quality organic soil for a plentiful gardening season ahead, effecting a slow-release of nutrients that is of most use to your garden . You can repeat the soil and acidity tests every spring prior to planting, to determine if further adjustment is needed. Over the course of the spring and summer growing season, begin a pile of compost to naturally amend and replenish your organic garden soil in the fall with rich organic matter harvested from your yard and kitchen.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Pump House reinvigorates a prominent corner plot in the centre of South Norwood by creating 14 new homes and a new library two minutes’ walk from Norwood Junction Station. The site had previously been used as a surface level car park and had been vacant for nearly 30 years.\nAs the first residential scheme completed by Common Ground Architecture, and forming part of Brick By Brick’s Smaller Sites Programme – a scheme designed to accelerate housing delivery in Croydon – ensuring the project was delivered on time, and with significant aesthetic appeal key.\nIrina Hughes, Design Advisor at Ibstock, explains: “The project exemplifies what we set out to achieve; characterful and robust homes that people will be proud of for generations to come. Conceived as two interlocking forms, the symmetrical white façade references the\nformer Art Deco cinema that once stood on the site next door. The recessed red brick detail in the white brick creates a bold motif that references the geometric fenestration patterns in the old Odeon. The red brick element that wraps the corner is more humble in nature and makes reference to the Victorian context.”", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This redevelopment project for a neighborhood near the University of Cincinnati added approximately 290 new upscale townhouse and apartment flat units to the area. The project includes a two story parking structure that provides around 430 spaces of private and public parking. The public parking supports the existing retail area along the west side of the block.\nThe two-story townhouses are stacked on top of flats and many amenities are offered, including a clubhouse with a fitness facility and a lounge/bar area along with green spaces. The site was a challenge with a more than 40 foot change in slope across the site. Our designers worked to take advantage of this with our design. The project opened on schedule for the 2015-2016 school year.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "If you are doing your entire garden in containers this is a great idea. By providing a consistent level of moisture directly to the roots of plants self watering containers can increase plant health and yield.\nHowever you can water plants in evening during hot weather in summer.\nWatering plants in containers. How to water plants from the bottom. This no fuss bottle garden is a convenient system that includes a planter in the top half and a water reservoir in the bottom half. Find a container large enough to hold the planter and fill it halfway with distilled or filtered water.\nDried up leaves and slender stems are all too obvious signal that plants need water. Tap water often has too much chlorine which can damage plants in large doses. With a well designed self watering container the plants will get just the amount of water they need to thrive.\nLettuces spinach and herbs also do well in self watering pots. The most important thing when watering plants is to give them a good long drink optimally until water runs out the holes in the bottom of your container. Using self watering containers can be the best way to grow some plants particularly vegetables.\nPlants grown in containers suffer from many of the same pests and diseases as when grown in beds and borders such as aphids algae liverworts and moss and scale insects. When bottom watering potted plants the key is in the timing. Probably the most common mistakes gardeners make even highly experienced gardeners is to over water plants.\nYou have room to plant everything that you want to plant and you don t have to worry about watering those plants for several days at a time just make sure that your reservoir is full. Avoid watering in evening because soil wont dry till morning as there will be no sun and this can lead to root rot and other pests and diseases. I made a completely portable garden that is self watering.\nIf you push down to the second knuckle and still don t feel moist soil it s time to water the plant. Push your finger into the soil between the wall of the container and the stem of the plant. The amount of water may vary from species to species.\nFind out the average moisture needs of your particular plant and then get a moisture gauge. Overwatering is the most common cause of loss of container plants. How much water for container plants.\nRepurposed tote self watering tomato planters. Just maintain the water at a decent level and you ll be finally able to cross watering the plants off your to do list. It is best to do balcony watering in the morning.\nYou can recycle your beer bottles for growing small herbs or your old wine bottles for a little large plants. Container plant watering on baskets and coir or moss lined wire cages works best if you dunk the entire container in a bucket of water and let it soak. The cotton string is what connects the two and channelizes the water flow.\n1 depending on the size of your pot many of the plant s roots will be down towards the bottom and drenching the pot ensures that water will get all the way to the bottom roots. What plants are best for self watering pots. Watering should aim to keep the compost moist never soggy and avoid alternating dryness and saturation.\nCheck out our article on best container plants on tumblr here best time to water plants. Each container has a water reservoir in the bottom that keeps the soil moist and there s also a hole so excess water will drain out tidy cat kitty litter container 38 lb size 4 perforated. Houseplants that prefer evenly moist soil include smaller leafy plants such as baby s tears spike mosses and coleus as well as larger thin leaved plants such as b oston ferns peace lilies and umbrella palms.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The July garden and flowers are gorgeous. So nice to walk outside to pick from your own “grocery store”!!! We are eating out of the garden daily, life is good.\nThe flowers are still blooming…and the garden is growing! We have eaten quite a few salads and radishes, today I need to pick snow peas, green beans and banana peppers!\nFor Father’s Day we grilled steak and paired it with a home-grown greens salad. Some of our radishes were ready to harvest, so I mixed radish, onions, balsamic vinegar, a bit of olive oil and brown sugar and sauteed. We topped our salad with this mixture. It was a great combination of flavors with the steak!\nThe weather has been great for blooming flowers! Hope I am not boring you with all of the pictures, but the flowers are beautiful, I want to share!!!\nThe Vegetable Garden is doing very well, thanks to the rain that we have been getting lately. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this time of Spring…when the flowers are starting to put on their show! Our yard is full of color!\nNo matter how much we douse the plants with our city water…nothing compares to good ole’ rain!!!! I love flowers! Hope that you enjoy them as much as we do!\nWhen we moved into our home, six years ago, we started a garden immediately. We decided to put in raised bed gardens as the ground in our area holds a lot of clay.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Good lighting design is essential for creating a welcoming ambiance in hospitality spaces, such as hotels, restaurants, and cafes. The right lighting makes guests want to come in and stay, while poor lighting design can make people want to stay away. So, how do you get it right? Read on to ensure you are creating a space that is the right kind of unforgettable.\nAre you struggling to find the right lighting design for your commercial space? From improving safety and productivity to creating a welcoming atmosphere, the right lighting can transform your space. Learn more about the importance of lighting design and the advantages of LED lights for commercial spaces in this blog post. Plus, discover how ELEDLights can help with free lighting layout, photometric layout, and architectural lighting design services.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "2 in stock\nLaunch a preventative strike on annual grasses and broad-leaf weeds with Oxa-Pro Pre-Emergent Herbicide & Fertiliser. A pre-emergent herbicide for most warm-season grasses, Oxa-Pro controls weed seedlings during germination.\nOxa-Pro is registered for use on many recreational areas, including domestic and commercial lawns, sports fields, fairways and golf tees.\nA 20kg bag of Oxa-Pro treats up to 660m².\n**Oxa-Pro is not suitable for Santa Ana grass\nOxa-Pro won’t harm healthy turf or inhibit turf root growth or recovery from damage.\nFertilise your lawn and control weeds in one easy application.\nFertiliser contains a balanced ratio of Nitrogen 15%, Phosphorus 2%, Potassium 8%, to give your lawn a boost.\nLawn Care Tips!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This pair of handmade table lamps, made with beautiful London Plane and highly-polished resin, would feel at home in just about any setting.\nLondon Plane trees have long been planted in London parks and streets (as well as in other UK cities). They are well suited to urban environments and since the 1600s have been planted help clean up air pollution (History of the London Plane Tree).\nThe wood used in making these lamps (which is also known as ‘lacewood’ due to its distinctive grain) has been sustainably sourced from trees cut from parks and streets as part of a program of tree husbandry and urban development.\nSolid brass fittings have been used to give each lamp a contemporary finish and the ‘live edge’ has been painted gold to create a striking contrast between the wood and resin. The base of each lamp is finished with black suede.\nAll wood surfaces have been treated with a natural wax oil finish.\nThe lamps conform to HSE PAT regulations. Each come with a shade, low energy bulb and are good to go!\nWithout shade: 40cm (H) x 23cm (L) x 12cm (W)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Ring Power - Jacksonville\nStellar designed and built this new heavy equipment center consisting of consisting of 2,725 square feet of office space, 5,000 square feet of parts storage space, and 18,600 square feet of space for heavy equipment, truck repair, and heavy equipment service bays. Service bays include bridge cranes, oversize roll-up doors, ventilation systems, and POL (petroleum, oil, lubricant) dispensing systems. The campus is 13 acres and building construction included pre-engineered steel framing, exterior concrete tilt walls, and a metal standing seam roof system.\nVice President Operations, Healthcare Markets", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Jump to navigation\nWe cut and remove/dispose of fallen trees, or smaller trees and shrubs that are not in danger of hitting home or power lines.\nSearch pros with 30 mi radius in zipcode 15020\nTree and Shrub Pruning, Weeding, Tree and Shrub Removal\nCall us today for your tree service needs\nNeed limbs trimmed or a tree removed? Call us for your tree service needs.\nWe prune and shape your shrubs and ornamental trees, and clean and remove all clippings and branches.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "GRAND DELUXE – Super king-sized bed with a royal headboard and hand-carved wood finishes, surrounded by fragrant wood paneling and grey stone floors, complemented by a bathroom with green marble vanity, black stone bathtub, and views of the lush garden. Named after local Balinese herbs known for their healing properties, the room’s decorations are handcrafted by local artisans, emphasizing tradition and natural wellness.\nGdas Bali is a luxury retreat located in the Balinese countryside, offering 27 exquisite rooms and villas for those seeking a premium resort experience in a beautiful and private setting. It promises outstanding accommodation and authentic Balinese hospitality. Guests will enjoy the tranquility of nature, with accommodations designed to enhance the natural environment and sunlight. The resort features a range of facilities, including a spa and wellness center, fitness center, library, event space, a vegan restaurant, boutique, and two yoga studios with views of the surrounding paddy fields, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating stay.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Excellent Opportunity, located within the master planned community PARAISO which features green spaces, bay front park, marina, beautiful landscape and a sense of modern and luxurious neighborhood, unique in Edgewater and Miami.\n1. Location: Northern Edgerwater with easy access to 195 which gives you quick access to I-95 and Miami Beach.\n2. Steps to Midtown and the new Design District. You will have access to a great number of restaurants from casual to fine dining and a plethora of retail stores with brand names such as Hermes, Cartier, Louis Vuitton and over 130 more.\n3. Exclusive lifestyle, when you live within Paraiso you have access to the exclusive Beach-Club with restaurant by Michael Schewartz and Marina. Plus the joy of living in a lush-landscape community designed by Enzo Enea.\n4. Modern floor plans which maximize the square footage, maintain open layout and space. Enjoy views through floor to ceiling glass windows and glass sliding doors.\n5. So much at surprisingly affordable prices, hurry before all units are sold!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "It is flowering prolifically at the moment and I couldn't resist taking a video of it.\nThe Cécile Brunner rose is named after the lady who bred it 100 years ago.\nIt was so pretty and perfumed that it was also called The Sweetheart Rose.\nIt was a favourite in the gardens of our Grandmother's times.\nMore details below the video.\nThe original rose grows about 1 metre (3ft) tall.\nMine is a tall variety growing 3-4 metres tall (9-12ft).\nThe original rose flowers for a month in springtime.\nThe tall variety has many flushes of flowers throughout the year.\nBush rose growing 1 metre tall - 3ft\nTall variety growing 3-4 metres tall - 9-12ft", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Chicago White Sox Parking Passes at Guaranteed Rate Field\nThere are a few good parking options at Guaranteed Rate Field. The most convenient area is immediately to the north of the stadium at parking lots E, and D. These two lots often fill up quickly so plan to arrive early if you want to find a spot. Another good area is to the east of the stadium. In between Wentworth and Normal on the east side of 36th Street are parking lots A, B, C, and G. This area offers the most available parking and is usually the easiest place to find a good spot. There are two smaller lots on the north side of Princeton in between 37th Street and Pershing. Chicago also has great public transportation. The CTA Red Line drops off close to Guaranteed Rate and allows you to skip the hassle of finding a parking spot all together.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours)\n- 所属院校 :建筑物与建造\n- 课程类型 :Bachelor Honours Degree\n- CRICOS Code :080010B\n- 课程时长 :4学年 (208周)\n- 课程总费用 :$ 117,120\n- 每学期费用 :$ 29,280\nJoin the ranks of successful urban planners when you undertake the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - the only degree of its kind in Victoria.\nUrban and regional planning is more than just creating physical environments; it’s a way of sustainably changing and shaping the world. In this degree, you will focus on sustainability and its place in urban planning policy, equipping you with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career as a policy and planning leader.\nNot only will your studies cover urban planning in Melbourne and its regional surrounds, you will also be introduced to planning practices across the world. You are encouraged to complement this knowledge with a semester abroad at one of RMIT’s sister universities, and get to know urban and regional planning in a global context.\nThis degree emphasises the benefits of practical learning. By participating in industry-relevant, real-life projects, you will be introduced to leading practitioners in the field, learn best practice methodologies, and graduate job-ready - with industry connections, and a degree that is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).\nProfessionally, planners collate, analyse and present information that will help shape strategies and plans for the future. This course will help you to effectively communicate with stakeholders in a way that will help to create successful, socially-responsible planning outcomes.\nIf you are passionate about urban design, geography and history, environmental studies, or politics and economics, this course will pique your interest. You will learn to understand and critically engage with the many factors and processes that shape the way we live, work, play and commute. In this degree you will be encouraged to think creatively about what role planning can play in creating equitable and livable cities and regions.\n- 学期：Summer Semester\n- 所在州:VIC校 区:City Campus, 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne地 址:City Campus, 124 Latrobe St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000邮 编: 3000\nBachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours)\nBachelor of Regional and Town Planning (Honours)\nBachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours)\nBachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)\nBachelor Design / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Joliet Park, located at 2981 Nicolet Drive, is a city park with trees between the bay and nearby homes worth more than $200,000.\nGreen Bay city officials might toughen the penalty for cutting trees in city parks because of suspicions that homeowners along Nicolet Drive cleared an area that was blocking their view of the bay.\nThe City Council tonight will consider increasing the minimum penalty from $100 to $500 and the maximum penalty from $1,000 to $1,500.\nThe issue came up after officials and neighbors voiced concern about suspected vandalism in a public park where trees along Nicolet Drive were blocking the waterfront views from nearby homes. ...", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Leongatha Caravan Park is set amongst the friendly locals and within walking distance to the busy township. The location of the pet-friendly park is perfect, with fresh air, the beautiful rolling hills with great dairy farming and a short 20-minute drive to the beautiful beaches of Inverloch. The park is also close to Cape Patterson, Venus Bay, Port Welshpool for those wanting to go fishing and boating or enjoying a day at the beach.\nThe Caravan Park has 39 sites, twelve self-contained-air-conditioned cabins, Three onsite caravans with annex, metered campsites, Camp kitchen, Coin-operated laundry with three washing machines and two dryers and a newly renovated amenity block. A full bitumen driveway, excellent garden setting including Two barbeque areas for all patrons to enjoy. Dump Point available.\nA two-minute stroll to the town’s main street and the park is located on a huge reserve. Directly across the road is South Gippsland Splash, a huge water sports complex and recreation area.\n- Internet: WiFi available\n- Pet Friendly, by arrangement with owner\n- Accessibility facilities", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Rose Of Bulgaria antibacterial wet-wipes for hands\n- Antibacterial wet wipes for hands.\n- Kill 99% of bacteria.\n- Enriched with natural rose water.\n- Clean and disinfect without dehydrating the skin.\n- No parabens!\nRose of Bulgaria antibacterial wet wipes for hands are soaked in natural Bulgarian rose water and are excellent for the maintenance of everyday health. Kill 99% of bacteria. Not suitable for use on the face", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Adult seeking hot sex Gowen city Pennsylvania 17828 I Ready Sexy Dating\nI Am Search Sex Tonight\nWhat im looking for: Now what I am looking for is friends that grows into a relationship that is a long term relationship with someone that is in there 20s or 30s. 420 friendly hangout m4w I just got some new weed and hate smoking by myself and I love making new friends. Like to play sports more than watching them.\n|Seeking:||I Am Looking Man|\n|Relation Type:||Horny Married Ladies Wants Match Making Services|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "March 2, 2017\nIf you already didn’t know, cycling on sidewalks is illegal in most cities. Many even have fines ready for cyclist that break that law, but in Sacramento, the cycling residents of the city came to city council to discuss a new law that would allow more cycling on sidewalks to provide a safe environment for cyclists.\nAs it stands now, cycling is illegal in Sacramento everywhere except for residential districts. This is defined by California State Vehicle Code as areas with more than 50 percent housing. In areas that are more than 50 percent housing, cyclists are welcomed to ride on sidewalks, but in some areas in the city, police officers often find it hard to identify the percentage of housing in the area when considering whether or not to fine a cyclist.\nHowever, it is not in residential areas that cyclists need to worry about. It is in the highly trafficked streets of the city where bicycle lanes disappear that cyclists feel they are in the most danger and want to move off the street and onto the sidewalk where the worse case is they hit a person or fall off their bike.\nThe proposed new law would still ban sidewalk cycling in certain areas such as commercial districts or areas where bike lanes are already present, but cycling advocates just want looser sidewalk laws in a city where traffic can be vicious and not enough cycling infrastructure is in place.\nWere you forced to cycle in a busy street because of the lack of bike lanes and restrictive sidewalk laws? Contact us today. No matter what your accident was or who caused it, the Law Office of Gary Brustin fights hard for the rights of the growing cycling community.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Forests Ontario administers the Ontario government’s 50 Million Tree Program that is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2018.\nThe United Nations’ goal is to plant one billion trees worldwide each year and Ontario is committed to planting 50 million trees by 2025.\nLandowners are provided funding assistance to plant trees on their acreage and are connected to forestry professionals who manage the planting. In the last ten years, the 50 Million Tree Program has helped more than 4,000 landowners realize a new vision for their land.\nTwenty-four million trees covering 13,000 hectares later, it is Northern Ontario’s, and the North Bay area’s turn to be targeted for the upcoming planting season.\nFor more information, click here.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Close or press ESC\nPermission was originally granted for KSS3 in association with KSS2 in 2010. Whilst KSS2 was constructed immediately it was considered that the original permission had not maximised the potential for the KSS3 land and a new standalone planning permission was submitted.\nThis scheme, designed by Rolfe Judd Architecture, provides four blocks, of varying heights with two blocks of eight storeys facing the East Reservoir and a 30 storey tower to the rear. This tower (now called Skyline) forms a cluster with a 27 storey tower at KSS1 and provides a gateway into Woodberry Down from the south.\nThe scheme delivers 401 high quality residential units with ground level retail to Woodberry Grove. It delivers a range of open spaces for residents and the public including continuation of the landscaped linear public park alongside the New River.\nPlanning permission was granted in 2012 and the scheme is complete.\nClient: Berkeley Homes\nLPA: LB Hackney\nArchitect: Rolfe Judd Architecture", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Stump grinding is a quick and thorough way of removing stumps of all sizes. Whether the stump is from a recently felled tree or it’s old and rotting, stump grinding is an efficient way to properly remove the stump. Requiring specialist equipment and knowledge, we always recommend stump grinding is done by a professional. Our team always makes sure we get the job done safely, efficiently and affordably for our customers.\nPalm Tree Services\nThese beautiful tropical trees are a common sight around Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast but maintaining palm trees is no easy task. Regular maintenance is required to keep palms looking neat and to keep pests and vermin away. We offer comprehensive palm tree maintenance and removal services. Whether you need help keeping your palm trees or want them gone O’Brien’s Tree Care has the right service for you.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "House in New Golden Mile\nBoutique development of 10 luxury villas located above the greens of El Campanario Golf Course and Diana Park on the New Golden Mile. Each individual villa enjoys views to the sea and to the east, the stunning landscape and La Concha mountain\nThese 10 modern villas are located in an enviable position in the heart of the New Golden Mile. This area of the Coast is well known for its numerous golf courses including Los Flamingos Golf Club, Atalaya Golf & Country Club, El Paraíso Golf, Marbella Club Golf Resort and Guadalmina Golf, among others. Easily accessible and only a short distance from Marbella and Puerto Banús, only 45 minutes drive from Malaga International Airport and close to San Pedro and Estepona BELFRY is the ideal choice for a second residence on the Costa del Sol.\nSimplicity in design of these villas is naturally blended with the natural beauty of the surrounding of this area – golf courses, mountains, sea view, green areas. Whilst within few minutes walk you will get to a lively comercial area with shops, restaurants, bars and other amenities. Contemporary architecture is carefully softened with the use of natural stone to compliment the exteriors and the Andalusian landscape. Landscaped gardens have an ample swimming pool, seating area and autochthones plants to create an oasis of calm providing the perfect atmosphere to entertain and unwind. Natural light is maximised with full length windows and open plan living areas. Interior design is Scandinavian in style; neutral tones with hints of warm aesthetics and natural materials. There is porcelain flooring throughout the property, hot and cold climate control and underfl oor heating. A large basement area can be adapted for the home-owner’s specifi c desires; a gym, spa, offi ce or cinema room\nWithin walking distance you find the elegant clubhouse of El Campanario Golf Club that offers exclusive services and facilities for residents including a restaurant, bar, spa and fully equipped gymnasium, indoor heated pool, paddel tennis court and outdoor pool set in landscaped gardens. The developer of these villas offers new homeowners, with substantial discounts, the added value of including a years Family Membership to Campanario Golf and Country House Club with each property.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Open Houses in Inman Park\nReady to start some house hunting? Inman Park is the perfect place to start! Below you’ll find all the open houses this weekend in this popular historic Atlanta neighborhood. Please be sure to bookmark this page, as the list of Inman Park open houses is updated every week.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "INDIANA TECH CENENNIAL MASTER PLAN\nINDIANA TECH UNIVERSITY\nFORT WAYNE, INDIANA\nArchitect: Elevatus Architecture\nCivil Engineer: Engineering Resources\nAnderson + Bohlander was retained in 2018 to coordinate with Elevatus Architecture and Kinder and Sons Construction to help Indiana Tech University develop a master plan for their campus. The impetus was the approaching Centennial of the University in 2030. President Einoff tasked the team with preparing them to mark the celebration with a plan that would meet growth projections for the University, but also to further enhance the existing campus. These enhancements focused on providing an improved sense of place and adding more social gathering spaces.\nThe plan organizes new building, parking, and public spaces along three main quads and Schick Street and the center of campus. These elements will all be lined with buildings that front onto these spaces with welcoming entry points and engaging entry elements. Parking and drive areas have been adjusted to better connect campus and to make navigation simpler and more attractive. While most growth is accommodated by moving athletic fields to a new property south of campus, a new residential village is organized along a quad space to provide a village atmosphere.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The snowdrops I planted in October are just beginning to bloom and the purple crocuses will be flowering shortly. With stirrings of Spring in the garden, my thoughts are now turning to summer planting.\nThis year I’ve planted two new Rosea Hollyhocks in an oval tub. I’ve made sure that the roots have plenty of room to spread and that the crown is at soil level. If you look very closely you can see two crowns peeping out above the soil. The optimum time for planting Hollyhocks is between February and April for July-August flowering. They flourish best when planted in well drained soil in full sun, so I’ve planted mine against a warm wall and will keep well watered to encourage good growth. In my previous garden, my hollyhocks suffered from rust, so by planting in a tub I’m hoping to avoid this plight!\nThe Sarah Bernhardt double peony is one of my absolute favourite flowers, and today I’ve planted two more to add to my collection. Peonies can be planted between January and May, and flower in June. I’ve planted my peony in a pot, using a mixture of grit and compost, with the tip upwards, buried 5cm below the soil surface. I’ve tried to avoid planting my peony too deeply and now have to be patient, as it can take a few years before it begins to flower, but I think it’s worth the wait!\nI adore the scent of freshly blossomed Sweet Peas and grow some annuals every year, as it’s so easy to do! I grow mine in seed trays filled with compost, sowing in three rows at a depth of 1.5 cm. I grow these indoors on a cool window sill (15C) and keep the soil moist. Once they start to grow I pinch out the growing tip, when two pairs of leaves have formed, to encourage bushy growth. In April, I accustom the Sweet Peas to outside conditions, finally leaving out overnight once all chance of frost is over. I usually plant out in the garden at the end of April, beginning of May, and once they flower I cut regularly to encourage more flowers.\nI bought my Old Spice Mixed Sweet Peas from Mr Fothergills and Horizon Mixture Sweet Peas from Dobies of Devon. Gardens4You have an impressive selection of Hollyhocks and Peonies including the stunning Paeony Lactiflora Edulis Superba.\nHappy Summer Planting!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Author : Alice McGregor.\nPublished : Thu, Jun 27 2019 :1 AM.\nFormat : jpg/jpeg.\nLifestyles and family needs differ from individuals and families depending on their cycles, stages and future plans for the home they want to design. Features that newly wed couples look for in a house plan are vastly different from the characteristics that a retired couple might find important.\nMeasure your current furniture to determine if there will be adequate walking space of at least 36 inches around furniture and clearance for doors to swing. Will the height of your furniture block windows? Does it provide enough wall space, nooks and areas for art and personal effects? Review the natural “traffic flow†of the house plan, the interior views from each room of the home as well as how natural lighting can be shared and utilized within the home.\nSquare house plans room sq ft best of feet apartment plan samples\nHouse plan samples e plans bedroom foot feet bedrooms sq ft kerala style\nSquare house plans bedroom sq ft fresh feet plan samples\nHouse plan samples square feet models inspirational sq ft plans bedroom indian style\nSquare house plans bedroom feet sq ft kerala style foot\nFarmhouse style house plan beds baths sqft square plans bedroom foot\nSquare house plans bedroom plan samples sq ft indian style kerala foot\nSmall bungalow house design and floor plan with bedrooms future square feet bedroom plans sq ft indian style\nHouse plan samples sq ft plans m bath square foot feet\nSquare house plans bedroom plan samples home homepw24922 feet bathroom sq\nSquare house plans bedroom design and decorating ideas plan samples sq ft indian style\nSq ft house plans bedroom square indian style feet tiny\nSquare house plans bedroom foot floor feet tamilnadu style home sq ft\nSq ft house plans bedroom indian style square foot feet\nSquare foot house plans bedroom sq ft indian feet plan\nBedroom se plans in kerala single floor awesome square plan samples sq ft\nSquare house plans bedroom foot sq ft indian style\nFloor plans provide an aerial, scaled-down illustration of a space. They can be comprehensive, like a house blueprint, showing all interior and exterior space, or granular, like an apartment floor plan, visualizing how a space might looking once it’s finished and furnished. Floor house plans are usually drafted by architects and used by builders and contractors, interior designers and real estate agents.\nAnother important factor to consider when planning on buying a new house plan is how many cars you currently own. Will there be adequate driveway space as your family grows or parking if you entertain large groups of people? If you have already purchased your house plan you might need to look for building lot that will complement that design.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "If you give Creeping Charlie the tiniest bit of space, it will take over your lawn first, then head over to your neighbor’s place.\nCreeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) is an aggressive weed that thrives in shady, moist areas. As it grows, it forms a dense mat, stealing nutrients from your grass, flowers, and plants. If you don’t catch it early, this pesky perennial quickly becomes a nuisance.\nEarly European settlers brought Creeping Charlie to North America for use as groundcover and medicine. Today, it grows in hardiness zones 2-12—in other words, just about everywhere. A member of the mint family, Creeping Charlie is also known as ground ivy, gill-over-the-ground, alehoffs, and cat’s foot.\nThis article will guide you through identifying Creeping Charlie, several ways to control it, and how to prevent this invasive species from coming back into your yard.\nHow to Identify Creeping Charlie on Your Property\nIf you have ground ivy in your yard, you may notice the grass looking unhealthy first, or you may see the weed itself. Creeping Charlie can grow up to 30 cm high. Its glossy green leaves are 2 to 5 cm across with scalloped edges and square stems. In the spring through early summer, it produces clusters of blue to blue-violet flowers, with two or three funnel-shaped flowers to a bunch.\nCreeping Charlie is an adaptable weed with shallow roots. A node at the base of each leaf stem can put down roots when it contacts the soil, a feature that makes it especially difficult to control. If you pull out all the vines but leave a little piece behind, the ground ivy will grow back.\nIf it weren’t so aggressive, Creeping Charlie would be a good plant to have around. It’s a pollinator that attracts bees and butterflies, and it’s not toxic to people or pets (however, horses can get sick if they ingest a large amount). Some people mix it into drinks or use it to fight colds, headaches, and kidney problems.\nBut this invasive weed is aggressive, as well as pest and disease resistant. So Creeping Charlie is unstoppable—unless you stop it.\nHow To Prevent Creeping Charlie from Returning\nWhat’s the secret to keeping Creeping Charlie out of your lawn? Having so much lush, healthy grass that there’s no room for weeds. Follow these tips to maintain a strong, healthy yard:\nSince ground ivy prefers shady spots, prune your trees and bushes to allow more light through.\nIf you don’t want to trim the trees, seed your lawn with grass seed products that thrives in the shade.\nAerate your lawn to loosen up compacted soil, creating better soil conditions for grass. You can rent or buy a lawn aerator or hire a professional.\nDon’t let the grass grow higher than 8 cm, and when you mow, don’t cut more than one-third off the top of the blades.\nWater deeply and infrequently to encourage stronger roots.\nFeed your grass a high-quality fertilizer.\nAdd mulch around your planting beds to keep Creeping Charlie from arriving or spreading.Getting Rid of Creeping Charlie\nHow to Pull Creeping Charlie Out of Your Yard\nThis natural control method works if you have a small amount of Creeping Charlie. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and gardening gloves to protect your skin, then follow these steps:\nPull off loose vines, then trim away the leaves and stems. Your goal is to see which stems are rooted to the ground so you’ll know where to dig.\nAs you work, place all trimmings into a trash bag. Do not compost them or leave them to decay. Creeping Charlie is a resilient weed that will grow back.\nMoisten the soil to make it easier to pull the weeds.\nUsing a pitchfork or rooting tool, loosen the soil around the stems. Then dig each one out with a weed-pulling tool designed for the job. Creeping Charlie has shallow roots, but make sure you dig as deeply as you need to get all of it out.\nCheck to see if you missed anything. Even a small piece can grow back.\nDispose of everything in the trash. Keep an eye on your lawn for new weeds to appear, then repeat the process.\nApply grass seed to any bare spots and maintain a healthy yard to prevent Creeping Charlie’s return.\nHow To Get Rid of Creeping Charlie by Smothering It\nAnother natural way to control Creeping Charlie is by blocking the sunlight with a tarp. Of course, that means the grass and other plants underneath the tarp will die, too, but once the weed is gone, you can reseed the area. Here are some tips on how to start a lawn from seed.\nIf you don’t have a tarp handy, you can use layers of newspaper or cardboard instead. Here’s what to do:\nPlace the tarp over the part of your yard with the Creeping Charlie. Since you can’t see its underground roots, cover 6-12 inches beyond the weeds you see to kill all of it.\nPlace rocks or other heavy items on the tarp to hold it in place.\nWait a week, then check to see if the grass and weeds are dead. Everything should be brown. If you see any green, try again in a few days.\nWhen all the plants are dead, remove the tarp and rake up the remains.\nSeed your lawn and keep it healthy to prevent Creeping Charlie from coming back.\nHow To Get Rid of Creeping Charlie With Herbicide\nIf you don’t catch Creeping Charlie early, a broadleaf herbicide products is the best way to kill it and leave the grass intact. Many broadleaf herbicides don’t work on this weed, so buy one that specifically lists “ground ivy (Creeping Charlie)” on the label.\nWhen using herbicide, follow these steps to get rid of Creeping Charlie:\nTiming. Choose a day that isn’t windy and doesn’t have rain in the forecast for the next 24 hours.\nSafety. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks, protective eyewear, and chemical-resistant gloves.\nMix the herbicide spray. Follow the product instructions to make sure you use the right amount of herbicide and mix it correctly in your garden sprayer.\nApply the herbicide. Spay a short burst of the product onto each weed. Keep the sprayer wand low and move your body from weed to weed instead of waving the wand.\nStore or dispose of herbicide. Once you finish spraying, follow the product instructions and local law to store or dispose of any remaining herbicide.\nWash up. Be sure to wash your hands before you eat or drink anything. If the herbicide gets onto your clothing, launder it separately and take a shower.\nNo people or pets. Keep everyone off the lawn until the spray is completely dry.\nNo mowing either. Do not mow the lawn for two days after spraying, so the herbicide has enough time to get down to Charlie’s roots.\nWatch and wait. The ivy will wilt after a few days, but it can take a week or longer to die off. If Charlie is still hanging around after two weeks, spot treat those areas.\nSeed your yard. You may be surprised by how little grass is left after killing the ground ivy. Reseed your lawn two or three weeks after spraying it.\nFall is the best time to apply herbicide because that’s when Creeping Charlie pulls nutrients down to its roots to prepare for winter. If you apply herbicide at the same time, Charlie will put it down, too.\nAutumn is also the time of year homeowners aerate, dethatch, and overseed their lawns. Before tackling these tasks, wait several weeks after applying herbicide so the herbicide won’t affect grass seed growth.\nFinally, if you’ve planted new grass recently, wait until you’ve mowed two or three times before applying herbicide.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "2 bedroom Apartment for sale\nWembley Park - 0.2 mi\nWith excellent transport links to central London, all homes feature a balcony or terrace, and the development boasts five communal roof-top gardens with children's play areas and places to relax or enjoy leisure activities. Named 'London's Borough of Culture 2020', this buzzing area is steadily becoming known for its cultural attractions, first class shopping and green open spaces, making it a perfect time to invest in a new home.\nThis development will be a collection of 229 homes, including 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments, in the heart of Wembley. With excellent transport links to central London, all homes feature a balcony or terrace, and the development boasts five communal roof-top gardens with children's play areas and places to relax or enjoy leisure activities.\nNamed 'London's Borough of Culture 2020', this buzzing area is steadily becoming known for its cultural attractions, first class shopping and green open spaces, making it a perfect time to invest in a new home.\n- 5 minutes' walk to Wembley Tube Station\n- Situated in 'London's Borough of Culture 2020'\n- Reach the West End in 17 minutes\n- Communal roof-top gardens\n- Balcony or terrace to all apartments\n- Move in 2021\nA fantastic location\nWithin walking distance of some of London’s largest parks and in easy reach of the city, the development satisfies nature lovers and city goers alike. Wembley Tube station is just 5 mins walk, the West End is reachable within 17 minutes and is served by the Night Tube. It is an ideal location for commuters and those wishing to enjoy city life.\nEssentials on your doorstep\nEvery amenity of this thriving community is within a 1 mile radius – transport links for easy access to the city, 6 ‘Outstanding’ local schools, 23 eateries at Boxpark and a world class line-up of entertainment events at Wembley Stadium. Fryent Country Park is a short stroll away as is Brent Reservoir, where you can paddle board, kayak and fish.\nEfficient, modern design\nEach apartment has private outdoor space and there are landscaped, communal roof-top gardens to enjoy. Open plan living and dining areas allow for easy socialising meaning you’ll enjoy a home that’s functional, liveable and lovable - so the only next steps are moving in.\nThis is a spacious two bedroom home located on the ninth floor featuring two bedrooms, a family bathroom, open plan kitchen/living area, master with en suite shower room and private balcony. You can enjoy further outdoor space on the landscaped rooftop podiums – all just a 5 minute walk to Wembley Park underground station.\n- Total area 764 sq ft (71 sq m)\n- Two bedroom apartment\n- Private balcony accessed from the living area\n- Master bedroom featuring en suite shower room\n- Landscaped rooftop podiums\n- 5 minute walk to Wembley Park Underground station\n- Chill out space\n- Park & Riverside walk\n- Roof terrace\n- Social space\n- Spectacular view\n- Wembley Park 0.2 mi\n- Wembley Central Station 1.1 mi\n- Preston Road Station 1.2 mi\n- North Wembley Station 1.1 mi\n- South Kenton 1.8 mi\n- Neasden 2.2 mi\n- Sudbury Town Station 1.9 mi\n- Alperton Station 2.0 mi\n- Kingsbury Station 2.2 mi\n- Stonebridge Park 2.0 mi\nIn partnership with Bankrate", "label": "No"}
{"text": "63.9 acres that back up to the LBJ Grasslands! This property boasts a heavily treed area in the SW corner, a pond, a seasonal creek that runs across the center of the property, open pasture, and barbed wire fencing and cross fencing. The property also offers several older barns. This is a great property for agricultural or recreational use! This property is also a short drive to the Nostalgic Greenwood Grocery and Grill, a quaint spot to enjoy a meal.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Carnivorous plants are among the most fascinating plants and are quite straightforward when it comes to Carnivorous Plants Growing and Care. They have an appealing appearance and have adapted to evolution with their capture and digestive mechanisms. In this way, they provide themselves with all the necessary nutrients.\nThere are several types that differ in their capture mechanisms: the sticky trap, the spring trap and the pit trap.\nAmong the most prominent representatives among the Carnivorous Plants are the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), which procures its food by means of spring trap, and the Australian pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis), which works with the pit trap.\nIn the carnivorous plants growing and care, there are some things to consider, in principle, the carnivorous plants care, however, considered to be less demanding.\nFor the carnivorous plants growing, white peat is often used in the substrate. Alternatively, it is possible to use special substrate mixtures, which are specially designed for carnivorous plants. It is important for the carnivorous plants care to use unfertilized white peat.\nFor the carnivorous plants growing a lot of light is important, but blazing sunlight can harm them as well. If not enough light is guaranteed, artificial light should be supplemented with the carnivorous plants growing and care. In addition, should be taken into account in the carnivorous plants care that the plants sometimes like a higher humidity. In summer, the carnivorous plants growing can easily take place outdoors.\nIn the carnivorous plants growing and care it is not necessary to cut the plants. Only dead parts should be removed for carnivorous plants care.\nIn the carnivorous plant care should be paid attention to a moist substrate, however, waterlogging should also be avoided. The carnivorous plant growing and care is best done with a special watering method. For this, the plant is placed in a dish with about 0.5 cm of water and it is poured again only when there is no more water in the shell. If possible, do not pour the plant from above when watering, otherwise the digestive juices of some species may be diluted. The carnivorous plant care does not require fertilizing.\nFor the carnivorous plants care it is very important to consider that the plants can not tolerate lime. They must therefore not be poured with tap water, which usually contains lime. For the carnivorous plants growing and care it is advisable to collect rainwater and to use this for watering. Alternatively, distilled water can be used for the carnivorous plants care.\nMany people fear in the carnivorous growing that it takes care of carnivorous plants to feed the plant. This is a widespread mistake. The carnivorous plant growing and care does not include giving the plant leftovers or the like. For the carnivores it would even be harmful.\nCarnivorous plants eat insects such as houseflies and mosquitoes.\nFor the carnivorous plants growing, it is important to keep in mind that most non-tropical plants keep winter dormancy. The carnivorous growing should take place during the cold season in a frost-free place, the temperature should be at best between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius. During this time, it is possible that the upper part of the plant partially dies and the rest of the plant overwinters into the substrate.\nFor the optimal carnivorous plants growing in winter, one should be aware of which plant variety, as each plant prefers a different carnivorous plants growing and care.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Freshen up your living spaces with color, smart display, and strategies for maximizing style\nRather than filling her shelves with books, LaPlante left room for shapely objects and empty space to create a pretty display.\n\"I first visually balance the case as a whole,\" she says. \"Then I arrange the contents of each shelf.\"\nCopyright © 2014\nSunset Publishing Corporation.\nAll Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\nYour California Privacy Rights.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "An antique chandelier hangs above an entryway covered with limestone tiles on the wall and brick pavers on the ground. An antique mirror and framed etchings decorate the walls above a settee and dresser.\nAs seen on HGTV's Design on a Dime, this transitional living room pairs mustard yellow walls with white curtains and a white marble fireplace. Fish artwork and a woven rug add a subtle coastal feel to the space.\nLarge sliding glass doors open this living area to the backyard and so blur the lines between the home's interior and exterior. As they stretch out on the sofa or read in either of the armchairs, the owners can also enjoy sunshine and cool coastal breezes.\nEverything about this serene living room says calm and relaxation. The contemporary room has a beachy feel thanks to a sisal linen area rug, crisp white walls, natural fabrics and materials, and streamlined furniture.\nDesigner Stefani Stein didn't have to look far to find inspiration for this beautiful bathroom; with white walls and a blue vanity, the space easily takes cues from the ocean. The tile floor even evokes thoughts of sea glass.\nTo give the outdoor dining area a coastal touch, the designers layered the reclaimed wood table with plates and linens in warm tones, like teal and coral. Starfish accents and a seahorse centerpiece further evoke thoughts of the beach.\nA surfboard and lifeguard chair give this bunk room a punch of coastal style in a fun, kid-centric way. The life ring attached to the chair adds a vibrant splash of color to the otherwise soft-hued space.\nDark blue walls, a red armchair and nautical flag artwork give this teen boy's bedroom a cool, coastal touch. Because so much of the space features darker hues, the designers used a large, cream-colored area rug to lighten the look -- and evoke thoughts of sandy beaches, of course.\nAs seen on HGTV's House Hunters Renovation, homeowners Cory and Lori Wallman found the perfect blend of Mid-Century modern and beach in this two-bedroom home above the Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. As shown in this master bedroom, the couple opted for a blond finish on their hardwood floors and soft touches against a neutral color palette to underscore the natural, cozy feeling of the cottage.\nA clean concrete path both highlights the home's dramatic entrance and puts a modern twist on its coastal style. To increase visibility at night, landscape architect J.R. Kramer layered the walkway with sconces and other lights.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "5710 River Run Trail\nCommute to Downtown Fort Wayne\nAlmost all errands require a car.\nA few nearby public transportation options.\nSome bike infrastructure.\n5710 River Run Trail has a Walk Score of 13 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so almost all errands require a car.\nThis location is in Fort Wayne. Nearby parks include Shoaff Park and Katler Park.\nExplore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 5710 River Run Trail.\n5710 River Run Trail has some transit which means a few nearby public transportation options.\n3 Canterbury via IPFW\n21 Glenbrook / Coldwater / Dupont Road\nThis location is in the city of Fort Wayne, IN. Fort Wayne has an average Walk Score of 30 and has 253,691 residents.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Yellow and beige walls a rather small transitional bedroom design with light gray stained carpet flooring white trims color in feng shui wall. Share yellow and beige bedroom color pictures in feng shui. Light yellow color bedroom walls beige couch 3416 design photos therapy. Yellow bedroom color ideas walls beige couch carpet 17 beautiful blue and white rooms to inspire you.\nYellow bedroom color palette master ideas mustard paint view full size. Yellow color bedroom pictures pastel green colors ideas good. Yellow color master bedroom therapy walls beige carpet blue grey and pillows bedding.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This cultivar is a sport of H. 'Hadspen\nBlue' which was registered by\nJeff Pinder of Hutton Hostas in\nEngland in 2010.\nThis slow growing, large size (16 inches high by 27 inches wide) plant has\nblue-green foliage with a wide, greenish yellow medial\n(center) variegation. The leaves are nearly round, slightly corrugated and have thick substance. Lavender\nflowers with purple stripes bloom from late July into", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Situated in Russian Hill, San Francisco, this contemporary M,000 sq ft condominium was designed by MacCracken Architects.\nCurrently browsing category\nSituated in Amsterdam, Netherlands, this modern workplace was designed by Simon Bush-King Architecture & Urbanism for Superheroes.\nModern single household residence designed by Jordyn Developments situated in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.\nAmazing modern / eclectic warehouse residence located in France.\nContemporary single household residence designed in 2010 by Brett Zamore Design located in Houston, Texas.\nModern minimalist single household residence designed in 2014 by Yamazaki Kentaro Design Workshop (YKDW) situated in Kashiwa, Japan.\nSituated in São Paulo, Brazil, this eclectic residence was designed in 2011 by Studio Guilherme Torres for a DJ and music producer Pil Marques.\nVps Architetti reworked a historic townhouse located in Tuscany, Italy into an exquisite residence.\nShiflet Group Architects along with Blair Burton Interiors accomplished this superb river home located near the Frio river in Texas.\nSituated in London, United Kingdom, this superb trendy white home inside was designed by Cochrane Design.\nLocated in Manly, Sydney, Australia, this stylish coastal residence was designed by H+M Studio.\nBeautiful modern residence located within the Montreal’s Ville St-Laurent district.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Zylan Luxury Villa\n: 3.5-star hotel located near Nawaloka Hospital. Features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and free self-parking. Cinnamon Red Colombo\n: 3.5-star hotel, 14-minute walk from Nawaloka Hospital. Offers a poolside bar, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. OZO Colombo Sri Lanka\n: 4-star hotel located near Bellagio Casino. Provides a poolside bar, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo\n: 5-star hotel, 10-minute walk from Bally’s Casino. Features an outdoor pool, a children’s pool and 5 restaurants. Colombo Court Hotel & Spa\n: 4-star hotel, 10-minute walk from Bellagio Casino. Offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children’s pool and 2 restaurants.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Use warm and inviting colors to improve hospitality spaces\nThe Flow palette, made up of seashore tones, taps into the rhythms of the natural world – the seasons, the tides, the cycles of life – for a fluid, balanced feel. Research shows that creating a connection with nature can help enhance relaxation so these calm, natural colors can create an inviting scheme in a hospitality space.\nTo attract customers into their premises, hospitality businesses need to create warm, inviting spaces where people want to come together and relax.\nThe joyful colors in the Buzz palette, inspired by the bustling diversity of a wildflower field, are perfect for adding warmth and energy to a space. Combined with Dulux Professional Colour of the Year 2023, Wild WonderTM,they can create the ideal setting forpeople to connect and collaborate.\nThese four color schemes using Dulux Professional Colour of the Year 2023, Wild WonderTM, and the Buzz and Flow palettes can bring value to hospitality buildings by creating environments where visitors want to get together and relax.\nThe warm, upbeat pinks in our Buzz palette help create a positive and joyful feel. Combining these with soft, toning neutrals, such as Dulux Professional Colour of the Year 2023, Wild WonderTM, can create the kind of harmonious setting where people want to come together.\nInspired by nature’s bustling biodiversity, the complementary tones in the upbeat Buzz palette can bring a sense of joy and harmony to a building exterior. Painting rows of balconies in a variety of bright colors, alongside Wild WonderTM, can give any building stand-out and make it memorable.\nInspired by tides, waves and the natural rhythms of the earth, the seashore colors in the Flow palette can revitalize a hotel dining space. Here, walls painted in different tones of blue cocoon the dining tables, while a wall painted in Wild WonderTM behind the breakfast barhighlights an area where people can come together.\nThe restorative benefits of hospitality space can be heightened by using soft fluid colors. This pool area combines Wild WonderTM with warm neutrals from the Flow palette to create a calm and tranquil feel – an effect that blends perfectly with the clear water and blue skies.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Wisteria Ashikaga Flower Park\nThe ashikaga flower park first opened in 1968 under the name hayakawa farm in 1997 it was relocated and now spans 94 000 square meters 23 acres.\nWisteria ashikaga flower park. During that relocation something unthinkable happened. They are called fuji in japanese like mt. The great wisteria festival at ashikaga flower park あしかがフラワーパーク in tochigi prefecture has been chosen as one of the top 10 international dream destinations by cnn in 2014 and wisteria flower has become a top tourist attraction in spring in japan.\nAnd this is due to its long standing history and splendid purple flowers. Ashikaga flower park is the largest wisteria flower garden in japan with nearly 94 000 square meters of horticultural collections in many varieties. From the end of november to february except for during the events period the tale of fuji no hana wisteria flowers and the garden of flowers of illuminations. For more information please contact us.\nAshikaga flower park wisteria belong to the most loved flowers in japan. If you visit the ashikaga flower park now you re likely to see the venerable wisteria tree with lush green vines without the flowers. Known for its fuji wisteria in english ashikaga flower park is a beautiful floral park filled with seasonal flowers of different kinds. No reservations available for mid april to mid may during the wisteria flower story event for dinner.\nPlease contact us for more information on availability periods. The ashikaga wisteria tree is undoubtedly the main attraction in the park. A 130 year old wisteria tree was uprooted and transplanted in the new location. In video 7 30 a m 9 00 a m just open a short time ago but already crowded.\nIt s a nice place to take breathtaking picture of flowers in japan. April 14 to may 20 2018. Fuji but unlike the mountain the flower is pronounced by stressing the second syllable and is written with a different character. The restaurant wisteria in the park opens till 9 00 pm by appointment only pets such as dogs and cats are not allowed in the park.\nBanquet menu deals also available. In case you cancel a reservation for personal reasons we will charge a cancellation fee per.\n- Rose Printable Flower Mandala Coloring Pages\n- Single Rose Flower Dpz\n- Snowdrop Flower In Italian\n- Snowdrop Flower Language Meaning\n- Simple Flower Rose Design Mehndi Images\n- Simple Flower Basic Stylish Rose Flower Mehndi Design\n- Small Hibiscus Flower Tattoo Outline\n- Snowdrop Flower Anatomy\n- Snowdrop Flower Structure\n- Rose Small Flower Collarbone Tattoo\n- Snowdrop Flower In Hindi\n- Simple Hydrangea Flower Painting\n- Snowdrop Flower Indoors\n- Rose Png Clipart Rose Flower Drawing Colour\n- Simple Rose Flower Coloring Pages\n- Rose Flower With Crepe Paper\n- Small Columbine Flower Tattoo\n- Simple Gerbera Flower Drawing\n- Rose Hydrangea Flower Bunch\n- Small Tulip Like Flowers", "label": "No"}
{"text": "As a Sierra Club member who once interned with the US Subcommittee on the Environment in Congress, Michele Smith has a strong commitment to open space and environmental issues. She understands that our parks and open space are a big part of what makes the 43rd Ward such a special place.\nMichele has fought efforts to privatize portions of Lincoln Park, our ward’s “front yard,” and negotiated over an acre of new public open space as part of the recent Children’s Memorial Hospital redevelopment.\nShe secured nearly $1.3 million in funding to construct the Alcott Elementary “Field of Dreams,” which will include a soccer and baseball field, a running track, a basketball and sport court and two new play structures, all built on a “green” infrastructure for all members of the Park West community to use.\nShe dedicated a significant amount of funding to rebuild Goudy Park in the Gold Coast to ensure its continued use for future generations, and helped build the new field at Newberry Academy that includes a turf field and playground, providing children and residents of the Lincoln Central neighborhood a viable area to enjoy the outdoors.\nMichele has planted well over 100 trees in the 43rd Ward, the first trees planted in many years. Replacement of our trees as they age and die is an ongoing priority for Alderman Smith.\nMichele is also proud to advocate for the six new acres of lakefront park that will be created as part of the Fullerton Revetment project, and supports separation of bike lanes from pedestrians on the lakefront trail.\nIn City Council, Michele supported the Clean Power Ordinance to close city’s two remaining coal fired power plants, as well as the ordinance requiring the elimination of plastic grocery bags. Michele supports the Divvy bike program, placing more stations in the 43rd Ward than in any ward outside downtown.\nMichele sponsored a “green house” tour in the 43rd Ward, and a forum for solar panels.\nAs our alderman, Michele will remain vigilant and defend public open space so that all residents can continue to enjoy the beauty of our parks, playlots, and open spaces.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "I entered an enchanted world when I created these two round robin journal pages. The challenge presented was to show oneself in a natural world so I decided to try seeing nature from the perspective of a tiny fairy. Can you imagine flitting or scampering around your garden encountering sparrows and insects as you go. I used handmade papers torn into pieces to give a more natural look and real pressed leaves as well. This is my entry for Mixed Media Monday this week.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Ottawa Tree Protection By-Law\nOn January 1, 2021, Ottawa’s new Tree Protection By-Law came into effect. It consolidates and replaces the Urban Tree Conservation By-Law and the Municipal Trees and Natural Areas Protection By-Law. With this new by-law comes changes to how tree protection rules apply, tree removal permit requirements and more. If you are planning to have a tree removed, then read on to learn how this new by-law applies to you.\n|The tree is 10 cm in diameter or more and is subject to a Planning Act application\n|The tree is 10 cm or more in diameter at breast height on private property over 1 hectare in size that is within the urban area.\n|The tree is 30 cm or larger in diameter within the urban area on properties less than 1 hectare in size.\n|The tree is 30 cm or more in diameter on a multi-residential property in the urban area.\n|The tree is 50 cm or more in diameter within the suburban area on properties less than 1 hectare in size.\n|The tree is 50cm or more in diameter on a multi-residential property in a suburban area.\n|Ash trees that are infested with the emerald ash borer\n|The tree is in a courtyard, solarium or rooftop garden\n|The tree is a threat to safety & health if not removed\n|The tree is on an orchard, farm, golf course or nursery\nAreas Designated in the By-Law\nThe Tree Protection By-Law follows a different set of rules based on where in the Ottawa area the trees are located. The areas are divided into 3 zones:\n- The rest of the Greater Ottawa Area\nArborist Report Requirements\nAny tree removal permit application will need to be submitted with an arborist report. For most tree removal applications, a Tree Information Report (TIR) will be needed. If the tree is on a property greater than 1 hectare in size, or is subject to a Planning Act application, then a more detailed Tree Conservation Report (TCR) will be needed for the application.\nDepending on the reasons for removing a tree, the level of detail needed in an arborist report will change. Reasons for removal fall into three separate categories:\n- This includes requests for tree removal due to the condition of the tree, or for non-primary construction on a site (house addition, decks, pools, driveways, walkways, etc.). These reasons can use a TIR Short report.\n- New low-rise residential development that is not subject to a Planning Act application within the urban or suburban areas. Under the new by-law, a Tree Information Report is needed at the earliest application stages for development (Committee of Adjustment stage, demolition or building permit stage). These developments need a TIR Full report.\n- Trees on properties that are one hectare in size or greater within the urban and suburban areas and properties subject to a Planning Act application require a Tree Conservation Report which follows the same guidelines as the Urban Tree Conservation By-Law.\nEvery Tree Information Report will have the contact information of the tree owner, the arborist who prepared the report and the contractor (if known) who will be removing the tree.\nTree Information Reports\nShort reports include the following information:\n- Tree Species and Size (Diameter at Breast Height)\n- Tree Ownership\n- Detailed Tree Condition\n- Location of Tree\n- Reason for Removal\n- Arborist Recommendation\n- Additional Reports as Requested to Support Removal Justification\n- Tree Photo\nFull reports include everything in the short report and:\n- Tree Protection and Mitigation Measures\n- Boundary Tree Confirmation (Including Trees on Adjacent Properties with Critical Root Zones Extending into the Construction Area)\n- Grading and/or Site Plans Showing the trees to be removed, retained trees with critical root zones, relevant measurements, and replacement tree locations\nChanges to Permitting and Posting\nThe changes to permitting and posting of tree removal permits are as follows:\n- Was “Distinctive Tree Permits”\n- Is Now “Tree Removal Permits”\nProtection On Distinctive Trees\n- Was “Protected Trees: Greater than or equal to 50 cm in diameter in urban area”\n- Is now “Protected Trees: Greater than or equal to 30 cm in diameter in the urban area, greater than or equal to 50 cm in the suburban area, and all city-owned trees.\n- Were able to use a single permit for all permitted trees on the property.\n- Now needs a permit for each tree being removed.\nPublic notice of tree removal must also now be posted on each permitted tree 7 days prior to removal.\nLearn More About The Tree Protection By-Law\nThese points are just a summary of the changes made to tree protection rules in Ottawa. If you are planning on removing any trees in the future for any reason, it is important that you become familiar with the new Tree Protection By-Law so you can be better prepared to secure a removal permit. Find the full regulations of the Tree Protection By-Law here.\nWe employ certified arborists who have passed comprehensive and regularly repeating exams developed by some of the nation’s leading experts on tree care. An arborist is an individual who is trained in caring for, planting, and maintaining trees.\nWhen you hire Croft Tree Experts to remove a tree in Ottawa, you're getting the services of a certified arborist on staff. That's how we ensure that we're removing your tree safely as well as within compliance of Ottawa tree permit bylaws.\nWHY IS AN OTTAWA TREE REMOVAL\nThe implementation of Ottawa tree removal permits was designed to conserve a healthy amount of greenery in the city. Trees produce oxygen, after all, and trees have an aesthetic quality for everyone in the surrounding area – especially as more construction and development occurs in Ottawa. Even though the tree may be on your property, your neighbours benefit from having a multitude of trees throughout the community.\nHOW DOES ONE GET A TREE REMOVAL\nPERMIT IN OTTAWA?\nIf you plan on removing a tree with a diameter of 50cm+ (can you wrap your arms around it?), you’ll need to apply for a Distinctive Tree Permit from the City of Ottawa. If the tree trunk straddles your property and your neighbour’s, you’ll need their approval as well. The best way to ensure full compliance with City of Ottawa tree permit bylaws is to hire the services of a professional arborist in Ottawa. Talk to Croft Tree Experts in Ottawa today about how we can help with your tree removal.\nArborists can determine what type of pruning is best for the individual tree to maintain its health and improve its appearance and safety.\nAppropriate watering and fertilization with a professional trim will keep your hedges looking amazing.\nAlthough tree removal is a last resort, there are circumstances when it is necessary. An arborist can help decide whether a tree should be removed.\nGet in touch with Croft Tree Services today! We’ll answer any questions you may have, and work with you to find the right solution and the most convenient scheduling options for your tree and landscaping needs. Please be as specific as possible in the field below, so that we can help you in the most effective way.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "HARNN - a natural Thai beauty brand - is proud of its Asian heritage. Each formulation is inspired by Asian holistic approach to well-being and utilizes the finest natural active ingredients to help restore the natural balance of body and mind to reveal the natural beauty in you.\nEnjoy the classic rose scent!\n1 x Oriental Rose Skin Purifying Shower Gel\n1 x Oriental Rose Body Balm\n1 x Rose Geranium Soap\n1 x Lavender Geranium Soap\nDESIGNER / LABEL:\nDesigned and produced by Harnn / Thailand. Meet the designer!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "As I walked through the gardens with my coffee this morning, what caught my eye were tall Gomphocarpus physocarpus plants in the cutting garden. These are some of my regular “party crashers,” self-seeding in the same area every year, and delighting me with sturdy growth, delicate flowers, and those outrageous seed pods. But there’s something else to be happy about if this plant likes your garden: monarch larvae love it.\nGrow this plant from seed early in the spring, but put outside in the garden only once the weather is getting warm. Over the summer be alert for the monarch caterpillars…they can appear early on a small plant, or later in the fall once the plant is tall.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Dorset Lawn Care\nOur carefully selected treatments will provide your lawn with the nutrients it needs is essential in producing a healthy sward. To achieve this we select a programme of treatments designed to meet the requirements of your lawn.\nEarly Spring and Early Autumn\nEstablish the condition of the lawn to see if it would benefit from mechanical treatments.\nA process which helps remove thatch (dead grass, weeds, organic matter) and moss from your lawn allowing the nutrients back into the soil.\nHollow Tine Aeration\nAn effective way of braking up thatch and moss by reducing soil compaction helping soil drainage producing new and healthier growth.\nBalanced seasonal fertilizers to suit your particular soil type applied normally 3 times a year.\nNEW for summer 2017 our granular fertilizer is a drought safe organic based feed.\nSelective liquid herbicides applied at least once a year depending on the variety and amount.\nApplied normally during autumn and winter at least once. It is fair to say in most cases moss is the lawns biggest problem and with the climate over recent years becoming milder and wetter these are conditions that moss thrives on.\nSeeding, Overseeding, Drought Control and Top Dressing Services to further enhance your lawn\nWe are pleased to offer advice and service on other lawn problems and treatments such as: Diseases -Red Thread, Fusarium and Fairy Rings.\nAll our products are Child and Pet friendly.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Add charm and beauty to your outdoor or indoor living space with the Nearly Natural Philo Hanging Basket. This decorative plant brings a real sense of nature with its lush green leaves and full growth shape.\nIntricate full growth shape with lush green leaves decorative plant\nMeasures 30\" L x 30\" W x 24\" H\nSome color fading and shedding of natural materials may occur with time; for best results, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, moisture, humidity, and heat", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Thanks for looking!\nBeen so Spring like with temperatures much higher than normal. Gardens are blooming sooner than most seasons. I cannot wait to see my rose gardens in bloom again.\nIn the meantime, I have these roses that will never wilt or die. Such a fun craft and I enjoyed making these. Might try a couple of other flower and plants!\nHave a great day.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Reblooming daylilies show their blossoms 2 times within the flowering season at least\nGold daylily, self, with very small green throat\nButter yellow blend daylily. It has a spinach green throat.\nLow daylily of a yellow colour and green throat\nYellow daylily with a green throat.\nMedium yellow daylily with green throat.\nYellow daylily, self. Throat is green\nLemon yellow daylily, self, havin a green throat.\nDeep lemon yellow daylily with green throat. Self.\nCream yellow daylily with pink flush. Throat is green.\nDaylily of a yellow chartreuse colour and a green throat\nDaylily of a blend of pink and cream throat.\nLavender pink daylily, blend, with purple eyezone. Green throat.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The special controlled release prills release nutrients over time when the plants need them, more in warmer weather, less inthe cooler months. Apply around the outside edge of pots and planters. High in Nitrogen for healthy green foliage growth.\n12 month slow release.\nContains advanced prill coating technology that ensures fertiliser is released evenly and gradually over time.\nIdeal for all indoor plants, patio and courtyard pots, containers, hanging baskets and garden beds.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Unique Furniture Design for Restaurant – Through the thousands of photos on the net about furniture design for restaurant, we all choices the top series with greatest quality simply for you all, and now this images is actually one of pictures choices within our very best graphics gallery about Unique Furniture Design for Restaurant. I am hoping you can think it’s great.\nThis specific graphic (Furniture Design for Restaurant Lovely 15 Stylish Restaurant Furniture Design Interior Design) earlier mentioned will be classed having: furniture design courses online gemblo,furniture design modern,furniture design software free download,furniture design software online,furniture design toronto,\nsubmitted through jafar from 2018-07-13 03:11:45. To discover almost all photographs with Unique Furniture Design for Restaurant graphics gallery please abide by this particular url.\nThe Most Brilliant and also Gorgeous furniture design for restaurant for Really encourage Your home Found Home|Inviting DreamHome\nDescription for Furniture Design for Restaurant Lovely 15 Stylish Restaurant Furniture Design Interior Design\n|1||Title:||Furniture Design for Restaurant Lovely 15 Stylish Restaurant Furniture Design Interior Design|\n|3||Upload date:||July 13, 2018|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "1029 Charlene , Schaumburg, IL 60193\nLong time owner says it's time to downsize. Highly sought after Hill N Dale subdivision in Schaumburg. Original owners custom built 5 bed 2.2 bath 2-story with over 3000 square feet of living space plus a full finished basement. Spacious and open floor plan with natural hardwood flooring throughout. Many upgrades include roof(2017), furnace(2017), water heater(2017) and concrete driveway(2018). Additional features include high end appliances, Pella windows, Trex backyard deck and professional landscaping. Close to Woodfield Mall, Highway, Library & Restaurants.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "PLASTIC STORAGE OUTDOOR STUNNING LIFETIME X NEW STYLE\nShedsforsale123 keter sunterrace large 8 x 6 ft resin. Suncast sheds storage brookland 10 ft 8 in x 7 ft 6. Us leisure 10 ft x 8 ft keter stronghold resin storage. Furniture: interesting suncast storage shed for outdoor.\nRubbermaid storage sheds for bikes, how to build barn shed trusses, free picnic table plans 2x4. Storage shed locks shed locks shed lock shed door locks. Canopy storage sheds portable outdoor canopy storage sheds. Pole barns rv garage oak builders :: ann arbor. Sears outdoor storage sheds. Lifetime 15x8 plastic garden storage shed kit with floor. Arrow storage fbsds108 floor frame kit for 10#039; x 8#039; sheds. Lowes plastic sheds shop homestyles premier gable storage. Multy home deck tile. Motorcycle garage? doityourselfcom community forums. Storage shed buying guide. 10x14 sheds: how to get the most out of a 10x14 storage shed.\nKeter fusion 75 ft x 73 ft wood and plastic composite. Lean to shed kit: amazoncom. Amazoncom : rubbermaid 7 ft x 7 ft big max storage shed. Amazoncom : suncast storage shed : garden outdoor. Steel storage shed 8#039; x 6#039;. Amazoncom : rubbermaid plastic slide lid outdoor storage. 6#039; x 14#039; deluxe lean to utility garden shed plans design. Amazoncom : best barns northwood 14#039; x 10#039; wood shed kit. Amazoncom : outsunny 10#039;#039; x 5#039;#039; metal outdoor garden. Amazoncom : best barns woodville 10#039; x 16#039; wood shed kit. Lovely 2x4 basics shed kit #4 outdoor storage shed diy. Panana 8 x 6ft metal garden apex roof storage shed with. Amazoncom : rubbermaid 7 ft x 7 ft big max storage shed. Amazoncom : arrow yardsaver slope roof shed heavy duty. 2x4basics 90124 shelflinks custom storage system, black.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Tree SurgeonsIs this your business? Claim now!\n99 Greenock Road, PA3 2LF\nNewly established Tree Surgery company offering competitive rates. Operating from Paisley but serving all of Renfrewshire,...\nhedging, tree fellers, tree surgery, local tree surgeon, tree surgeons in glasgow, tree surgeon in paisley\nFoxbar Drive, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 0RQ\nWe offer exceptional tree surgery throughout Strathclyde and Renfrewshire. Due to our arborists high level of skill and our...\ntree surgeon, tree felling, stump removal, deadwood removal", "label": "No"}
{"text": "There are 6 Parks in Carson, California, serving a population of 92,927 people in an area of 19 square miles. There is 1 Park per 15,487 people, and 1 Park per 3 square miles.\nIn California, Carson is ranked 301st of 1798 cities in Parks per capita, and 211st of 1798 cities in Parks per square mile.\nFind addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, hours & services for Carson Parks.\nAnderson Park 19101 Wilmington Avenue Carson, CA\nBixby Marshland 24501 South Figueroa Street Carson, CA Government & Public Service\nDel Amo Park 703 East Del Amo Boulevard Carson, CA\nDel Amo Park 703 East Alamo Boulevard Carson, CA\nK-9 Corner Dog Park 9th East Pacific Street Carson, CA\nVernon Hemingway Memorial Park 700 East Gardena Boulevard Carson, CA", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Are you guilty of the most common gardening mistakes? From overwatering to not giving plants enough space, these bad habits are putting our beautiful gardens at risk.\nWhen you’re starting out with your first garden you are going to make mistakes and you will learn from them. But there are some that are easy to avoid. Giving your plants too much water is an obvious one. As seedlings they do need lots of TLC to grow, but as they begin to develop, their roots will do the work of sucking up any moisture.\nIt’s easy to get behind on garden tasks too, but it is important you keep on top of them. A few minutes every few days checking round is a good place to start. You can then make a checklist of what needs to be done and when and work your way through it.\nYou’ve been working hard to see your garden grow, but something is just not right. Even if you have been watering your plants at regular intervals, checking for bugs, and doing everything you can for your plant babies, it’s just not going as you expected. If something is going wrong, there’s some frequent mistake you’re not aware of. To help you figure out, here are some of the most common gardening mistakes people make.\nOften, overwatering can be just as bad as forgetting to water your plants completely. When you water your plants, remember to water the roots and not the leaves. Seedlings need plenty of water once they are planted, but after they have roots of their own, they will suck up the moisture from the soil.\nRoots, like any other living organism, need air, and they breathe through the air pockets in the soil. If the air pockets are filled with water, your plants can drown. You should water your plants at regular intervals and increase the frequency gradually so that your plants can strengthen.\nIf you overwater a container, plants might turn yellow, leaves might drop, and your plants might look wilted and limp. If that’s the case, you might have to remove drowned plants and replace them with fresh ones.\n- Climatic conditions\nIt is always good to start your garden after analysing the climate of the place where you intent to start the garden. This is because you can always be prepared with what to expect out of the climate and the garden.\nClimate plays a very important role in the ripening of the plant. When we are starting our gardening journey, we tend to pick certain plants that cannot be grown in our climatic conditions. One should always ask for an expert’s opinion or research extensively to know what grows well in what climate.\nAlways check when plants or seeds need to be placed into the soil.\n- Pruning you plants at the right time\nPruning is one of the most fundamental tasks in gardening, and knowing when to trim is as essential as knowing how. Pruning woody plants at the wrong time can interrupt bloom cycles and damage stressed plants.\nWhen you prune plants at the wrong time the results can create highly undesirable results. The right time to prune will depend on the type of plant, the desired outcome and the severity of the pruning needed. Pruning to remove damaged, dead or diseased parts can be done at any time of the year.\nTo get a healthy plant you need to get rid of the dead ends and give healthy stems a better chance at using the energy and giving fruitful results. Dead ends take energy from the plants that can otherwise be used by them.\n- Keeping sun-loving plants in the shade\nAnother simply yet incredibly vital ingredient to growing healthy plants is the sun — and lots of it, too. Make sure you are aware of how much sunlight the flowers you plant need (as they tend to vary depending on what type they are).\nSome plants need direct sunlight to bloom. Bougainvillaea, a sunstroke plant, needs to be planted in a direct sunlight patch to give you the beautiful result you want. The right amount of sunlight will nourish the plant.\n- Give plants space\nIt can be easy to pack your plants into one small space, but they need plenty of room to grow and stretch their roots. Check to see how much space they need before you place them in the ground.\nSpace is yet another factor to consider when growing plants. Both the roots and foliage (leaves) need room to grow. Without enough room, plants can become stunted or too small. Overcrowded plants are also more likely to suffer from diseases since airflow may be limited. Other diseases a plant might get can be transferred from one plant to another, thus ruining the entire bed.\n- Planting pollinator-friendly plants\nTo enjoy a garden, you need pollinators along with the soil, the seed and the sun! Pollinators are essential to the reproduction of 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants. When selecting plants for your pollinator garden, skip imported, hybrid, and double-flowered varieties and choose native flowering plants instead, especially those adapted to your local climate and soil conditions.\nInclude a diverse array of flower colours, fragrances, heights, and shapes to attract different pollinator species. Bees, for example, have a preference for flowers in shades of blue, purple, white, and yellow. Butterflies are tired to red, yellow, orange, pink, and purple blooms.\nPlants need to pollinate in order to produce fruits and vegetables. If your garden doesn’t have flowers, it will not attract pollinators and thus, your plants will not be able to produce fruits and seeds to your liking.\n- Preparing the garden bed\n“Preparing garden bed” is all about preparing the soil for planting. Every gardener gets excited by the thought of finally getting her hands in the soil and planting out the newest plant acquisitions. The joy of finally getting to see the garden come together in spring is certainly a rewarding experience.\nPreparing the soil in your beds doesn’t have to be difficult, although it is great exercise. Adding organic matter is the one thing that all soils can benefit from whether your soil is sand or clay based. The addition of organic matter is beneficial, even if you are blessed with loam soil.\nYou need to prepare the garden beds and make the soil soft in order for the roots to grow deeply and strengthen the plant. If you fail to cultivate the soil thoroughly, the soil will turn rock solid at the deeper level and the roots of the plant will not be able to penetrate the soil, leaving your plant fragile.\n- Watering from above\nIf you water your plant from above and not its roots, you are not giving your plant enough water. A shower from above is a great thing on a very sunny day, but plants need water in their roots to survive.\nPlants don’t need daily watering. Instead, water deeply but less frequently. Deep waterings allow the water to seep beneath the roots, which encourages the roots to grow downward.\nThe truth is that plants don’t care much one way or the other about water on their leaves. They take up water through their roots, which are, though this seems almost too basic to mention, under the ground. Getting water down to the roots is the single most important thing you can do to keep your plants alive.\n- Avoid fresh mulch\nMulch is the ultimate gardening time-saver, no matter if you’re tending to flower beds or vegetable gardens. And while mulching itself may be a pain, it reaps many rewards: When done properly, mulch cuts down on the time it takes to water, weed, and fight pests. All in all, this makes for healthier fruits, veggies, and flowers.\nUsing fresh woodchip mulch piled high and deep can hurt landscape plants. First, if fresh woodchips are applied directly in contact with the soil around the plant, it can cause a loss of nitrogen. The plants would typically receive this nitrogen from the soil.\nAvoid applying fresh woodchips until they have aged for at least a few months You should avoid putting fresh mulch in your plants as fresh mulch has weed seeds in them. Keep the mulch out for a few months, give the weed time to grow and die, and then use the mulch. This will give your plant the nutrients of mulch without the fear of excessive weed.\n- Using pesticides on the wrong day\nResponsible pesticide use in gardens is important, regardless of whether you use a chemical form or a natural homemade combatant. The very fact that it is used to kill something means it requires respectful and smart handling. You should always dress protectively and follow the manufacturer’s instruction regarding mixing, application rates, and timing.\nThe best time to use a pesticide is when the soil is moderately dry and no rain is expected, on a cloudy day when temperatures are moderate. Never apply pesticide when there is wind to prevent the chemical from drifting to non-target areas.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "We will visit these places sooner or later.\nSeattle 47.5865282, -122.2380991 Mercer Island 47.5106964, -122.3031199 Salmon Cove 47.5442383, -122.3337349 Duwamish Trail in Georgetown 47.5616062, -122.3513843 Terminal 107 47.5034459, -122.2997708 Cecil Moses Park 47.5837443, -122.3691725 Jack Block Park 47.5887506, -122.3800434 Seacrest Park 47.5570489, -122.3516741 West Duwamish Greenbelt\nZoom into destination area then mark the Mobile Map\nMercer Island. site\nI've been tracing trails south along the green river and other destinations. This advertising insert caught my attention as it announces the contemporary branding of Tukwila, Des Moines and SeaTac communities. insert", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Garden Plant Ratings Explained\nThe following groups of plants have been selected and rated by NABA members as important native plants for butterfly gardening. Be sure to check NABA’s Regional Butterfly Garden Guide to learn which plants are best suited for regional butterfly gardens.\nWhile all of the plants in NABA’s Butterfly Garden Guide are useful for butterfly gardens, NABA members have been asked to rate plants with which they are familiar. The charts that accompany each plant are an average of the ratings received to date.\nRatings reflect the following considerations:\n*Possible reasons would be that it is not the preferred food plant or because, as in the case of Round-leaved Ragwort, the butterfly species that prefers the plant as a food source (in this case, Northern Metalmark) is rare and very localized and it is unlikely that there is a population near your garden.\n*Only weakly attractive to butterflies or only attractive for a very short time.\n**Moderately attractive to many butterflies or very attractive to a few species.\nGarden value considers length of bloom period, adaptability to a wide range of settings, ease of growing and maintaining.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "14607 Ramona Blvd Unit A, Baldwin Park, CA 91706\nToll Free: 888-227-6737 Local: 626-337-7106Email Us\n- 14607 Ramona Blvd Unit A, Baldwin Park, CA 91706\nBest Sellers by Baldwin Park Florist\nSearch through the Best Sellers available here at Baldwin Park Florist, the leading local florist in Baldwin Park. Order with us and get same-day flower delivery in Baldwin Park, CA and the surrounding area.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Williams Selyem Winery\nNamed 2010 Top Real Estate Project – Winery category – by the North Bay Business Journal.\nSolar panels provide much of the winery’s power and hot water needs.\nWilliams Selyem Winery desired a more functional winery befitting their prized Pinot Noir. Architect Alex Ceppi with the New York-based D.arc Group LLC designed this unique and technologically advanced facility for offices, winemaking and wine club events. Notable sustainable features of the 28,000 sf winery include a green roof of native grasses, solar PV system, as well as a solar thermal system used to heat water for cleaning barrels, tanks, equipment and floors, and sterilizing wine bottles. Preserving heritage oaks further demonstrates the owner’s and design and construction team’s dedication to sustainability.\nPhotography copyright Tim Maloney, Technical Imagery Studios and Bruce Damonte.\n- JMA Project Manager:\n- JMA Superintendent:\nMarty Costa & Tom Monroe\n- Landscape Architecture:\n- Structural Engineering:\n- Civil Engineering:\nAtterbury & Associates", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Great Gulf and Hullmark's proposed condominium development at 48 Power Street was seen for the first time by the City of Toronto's Design Review Panel (DRP) on March 10th, 2016. While significant elements of the Core Architects-designed project were praised, the panel ultimately recommended a redesign of the proposal.\nThe DRP's decision was in significant part driven by concerns about the massing, which was considered overwhelming to area context. The current proposal—introduced by UrbanToronto last month—follows a 2013 submission by Great Gulf on part of the site, which is located just east of Parliament Street between Richmond and Adelaide. Since then, however, the scope of the project has expanded to include the entire block.\nGreat Gulf's initial proposal for the site called for a 22-storey point tower, a height that the expanded project has maintained across a much larger footprint. While the earlier project proposed a comparatively slender tower on one corner of the site, the new development introduces a different architectural typology, with a bulkier U-shaped building—surrounding a central courtyard—now proposed.\nThe panel felt that the larger footprint risks overwhelming the scale of the neighbourhood if the current massing is maintained, recommending a significant reduction in height. By contrast, the presentation by Core Architects' argued that the developers should not be penalized for proposing the same height across a larger site.\nAs explained during the Core Architects presentation, the architectural expression of the building is meant to evoke the warehouse typology that characterizes much of the surrounding neighbourhood. Describing the project as 'stacked warehouses,' the presentation also elucidated a strong public realm strategy, with retail and public space emphasized at ground level.\nThe U-shaped design creates an interior greenscaped courtyard that gestures to Orphan's Green park to the east. The space between the courtyard and the park is negotiated by new paving along Power Street, marking the space as a more pedestrian-oriented area. In addition, the building's ground-level setback would allow for expanded 6-metre sidewalks on all sides. The relatively extensive landscaping would be appointed by Ferris + Associates, with a row of trees also proposed along the Adelaide Street frontage.\nAlongside the project's 532 residential units, 6,187 m² of retail area is also proposed, with a series of boutique spaces at ground level hoping to add a fine-grained presence to the streetscape. Above, a large second-level space is slated to accommodate a grocery store.\nThe panel responded more positively to the proposed public realm contributions, praising the effort to create a vibrant street-level presence while integrating the project with the neighbouring park. While some recommendations were made to fine-tune the courtyard and retail configurations, the 'bulk' of the panel's commentary concerned the massing.\nA number of panel members were sympathetic to the updated warehouse typology proposed, suggesting that removing one of the middle two volumes could create a more appropriate scale for the neighbourhood. Other members of the panel suggested a more far-ranging reconceptualization of the design, and questioned whether the warehouse aesthetic is the best way to make the project contextually appropriate. In the end, the panel voted almost unanimously to recommend a redesign over simpler refinements.\nWe will keep you updates as the project makes its way through public consultations and the planning process. Until then, check out the images in the dataBase file below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Visit the associated Forum thread or leave a comment in the field provided at the bottom of this page.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "V33 at 33 Vestry Street in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood is a one-of-a-kind, nine-story boutique building that presents an asymmetrical façade. Designed by world-renowned architect Winka Dubbeldam, this new condominium has become a luxury landmark building which displays interlinking translucent stone sheaths, glass and metal panels set at alternating angles so as to channel ambient light.\nLimiting to only seven residences, V33 offers exclusivity to its residents. Of the seven condominium apartments, there are two triplexes, four full-floor residences and a duplex penthouse that feature outdoor terraces with gardens. The apartments range from approximately 3,200 square feet to 4,400 square feet in interior size.\nThere are generous living and dining spaces that have heated Basaltina stone tiles. The units also have ceilings from 10 to over 13 feet high and Mafi wide plank wood flooring. The open-plan kitchens feature cutting-edge appliances. The oversized master bathrooms have heated Novelda limestone flooring and crème micro line chiseled walls installed. The penthouse units have 5-foot gas-burning fireplaces with Pompeii stone hearths, more than 3,000 square feet of outdoor space, and a private roof deck with a 16-foot by 8-foot infinity pool.\nThe building also provides indoor parking with no visibility to the exterior, which can be accessed only by residents.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Jonquils, daffodils or narcissus?\nWhatever you call them, they’re usually the first thing to show up with some color in late winter/early spring along roadsides, old home places, or out in the middle of pastures.\nThese yellow flowers arise from bulbs each spring and then often die back long before spring is over. Growing in large groups or small bunches, these first signs of spring provide a flush of color in the landscape long before anything else is barely breaking buds.\nAs far as the naming goes, here are a few tidbits of information.\n“Narcissus” is the genus name for all daffodils and jonquils and is part of the Amaryllis family. These flowers are native to southwestern Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.\n“Daffodil” is a very broad term within the Narcissus genus and jonquils are just one species within the larger group. So, to confuse you further: For the most part, daffodil and narcissus is used interchangeably. All jonquils are daffodils and narcissus, and all daffodils are narcissus, but not necessarily jonquils. And, not all daffodils are jonquils!\nClear as mud?\nSo, what is it that we see growing all over the place this time of year? Well, consider this. True jonquils have thin, almost reed-like leaves. They’ll usually have small, flat flowers with 1-3 flowers per stem.\nWhereas, daffodil varieties’ leaves are typically much broader. So, if it has thin leaves, it’s probably a jonquil. If they look wider and heavier, it’s some “other” kind of daffodil. With as many cultivated, ornamental varieties that have been around over the years, most of them are probably some cross between the two, so call them what you want!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Franklin Square Escorts | Franklin Square Escort | Escorts in Franklin Square | Escort in Franklin Square | Meet Franklin Square Escorts | Meet Franklin Square Escort | Franklin Square, New York\nFranklin Square Escort\nResults are based on a radius search of:\n11 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, New York\nFranklin Square Escorts or explore more cities in New York.\nNew York including Franklin Square and nearby cities as well, such as, Stewart Manor, Garden City South, South Floral Park, West Hempstead, Garden City Park, Malverne, New Hyde Park, Elmont, Floral Park, North Valley Stream, Lakeview, Garden City, Hempstead, Bellerose Terrace, North New Hyde Park, Manhasset Hills, Lynbrook, Herricks, Mineola, South Hempstead, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Williston Park, South Valley Stream, East Williston, Baldwin, Carle Place, Hewlett, Albertson, Roosevelt, East Rockaway, Searingtown, Uniondale, East Garden City, Lake Success, North Hills, Oceanside, Bay Park, Woodmere, University Gardens, Westbury, Great Neck Plaza, Roslyn Heights, North Merrick, East Meadow, Thomaston, Freeport, Baldwin Harbor, East Hills.\nNew York Escorts\nWest Hempstead Escorts | Malverne Escorts | New Hyde Park Escorts | Elmont Escorts | Floral Park Escorts | North Valley Stream Escorts | Garden City Escorts | Hempstead Escorts | North New Hyde Park Escorts | Lynbrook Escorts | Mineola Escorts | Valley Stream Escorts | Rockville Centre Escorts | Baldwin Escorts | Roosevelt Escorts | East Rockaway Escorts | Uniondale Escorts | Oceanside Escorts | Woodmere Escorts | Westbury Escorts | North Merrick Escorts | East Meadow Escorts | Freeport Escorts\nResults are based on a radius search of Franklin Square, New York with a city centre lookup of:\n11 Franklin Ave\nFranklin Square, New York", "label": "No"}
{"text": "- Do snake plants like small pots?\n- Should you mist a snake plant?\n- What does an overwatered snake plant look like?\n- How do you know if a snake plant is underwater?\n- When should I transplant my snake plant?\n- Why is my snake plant spreading?\n- Do snake plants grow fast?\n- What kind of pots do snake plants like?\n- Can a snake plant recover from overwatering?\n- Do snake plants need lots of light?\n- Do snake plants have babies?\n- Do snake plants need deep pots?\nDo snake plants like small pots?\nThe beauty of succulents and snake plants is they don’t need frequent watering and that’s why they’re so well suited to these smaller pots.\nThe next time you see a small pot you love, go ahead and buy it if you’d like.\nSmall succulents and snake plants are a great match for these small pots!.\nShould you mist a snake plant?\nYou should keep them in bright, indirect sunlight and mist them with a spray bottle once a day to keep them moist.\nWhat does an overwatered snake plant look like?\nHere is an overview of the signs of an overwatered Snake plant: Root rot. Brown spots + wilting leaves. Leaves turning yellow and soft.\nHow do you know if a snake plant is underwater?\nAn underwatered Snake Plant results in the malformation of foliage and stunted growth. You may find the leaves wrinkling, drooping, and curling. Browning that varies from tips, edges, to entire leaf also results from lack of water. Dry soil may also indicate that the Snake Plant is in great thirst.\nWhen should I transplant my snake plant?\nThe best time to do this repotting is in the late winter or very early spring. This puts the transplant during the time of year that the plant’s not in active growth mode. But if needed, it can be performed at any time of year. You’ll know it’s time when roots start creeping through the drainage holes of your pot.\nWhy is my snake plant spreading?\nSansevieria plant leaves falling over is an indication of an underlying problem with the plant. The roots of snake plants, when over-watered, become soggy and thirsty for the much-needed oxygen and nutrients from the soil. Rotten roots affect the overall health of the plant, spreading to the healthier roots as well.\nDo snake plants grow fast?\nSnake Plant Growth Rate The snake plant grows quite slowly when in moderate light, either indoors or outdoors. However if exposed to long sunlight hours it can grow quite quickly. … The most commonly planted variety of Sansevieria is S. trifaciata laurentii, otherwise known by the funny moniker Mother-in-Law’s tongue.\nWhat kind of pots do snake plants like?\nTerra cotta pots work well for snake plants, since they allow the soil to dry out more easily than plastic pots. Use a well-draining potting mix. A potting mix designed for “cacti and succulents” is ideal, as it will be more resistant to becoming oversaturated with water.\nCan a snake plant recover from overwatering?\nSnake plants, also called mother-in-law’s tongue, are slow-growing, drought-tolerant plants that can thrive in almost any condition but over watering. Their thick, wavy leaves that stand upright in variegated masses lose water slowly and don’t require frequent replenishing.\nDo snake plants need lots of light?\nMore Snake Plant Care Tips. Light: Plants grow in any light level, from low to high. They grow more quickly in brighter light, but strong direct sunlight burns leaves, especially when plants are outdoors. An ideal spot is about 10 feet away from a west or south window.\nDo snake plants have babies?\nFree the Babies Once you get the snake plant out of its pot, gently brush away some of the soil so you can see where the pups are connected to their mom. The white part of the pup is where the soil level sits, and the orange part — the rhizome — is the underground portions of stem that produces roots.\nDo snake plants need deep pots?\nHowever, snake plants have short roots that like to lay close to the surface of the soil. As a result, you can get away with less watering, and you don’t need a deep pot. Add some potting soil, and add some perlite in a 2:1 ratio to improve the drainage of the soil.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Efekto Wondersol Colour Boost 500ml\nWondersol Colour Boost is a unique balanced liquid plant food specially formulated to contain macro- and micro nutrients. The product has organically based plant growth stimulants from Kelpak (Reg. No. L2414) that stimulate growth and nutrient plant uptake based on fulvic- and amino acids. Suitable for all indoor and outdoor plants.\nHow it Works: • It’s boosted with organics bio stimulants that activate soil micro-organisms, condition the soil and enhance nutrient uptake. It also contains seaweed extracts that:\n- Increase yield.\n- Promote hardy root growth ensuring strong early plant development\n- Enhance nutrient uptake\n- Assist in stress resistance and quick recovery from trauma\nWhere can it be used? Gardens, agricultural and horticultural crops as well as in containerised production nurseries", "label": "No"}
{"text": "What other alternatives to checkering for the front strap and the backstrap/main spring housing can be done on a 1911? It should be comfortable to hold, functional, yet aesthetically pleasing, and can be done by local gunsmiths, and should blend with front/rear cocking serrations on the slide. Suggestions please. Wanna kill these ads? We can help!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "You are here\nBotanical Name – Acer campestre\nBotanical Name – Acer campestre\nCommon Name – Hedge Maple, Field Maple\nNative to – Europe and Western Asia\nBotanical Information – First described by Carl Linnaeus in the mid 18th century. As a tree grown in the open ground, it is a round crowned tree that will reach 30-60 feet high but is also found quite often as a low wide shrub. Leaves are 3-5 lobed smooth along the edges and of a light green coloration when they first emerge in the spring, and subsequently turning a darker green as the leaves mature. The leaves can be as much as 5 inches across but usually much smaller. Bark is a corky light brown or tan coloration with stiff branches. Flowers are borne in terminal clusters and the typical light green coloration so common to the Acer genus. Fall coloration is usually a light yellow. The species name comes from the Latin “campestris” meaning “from the field”.\nGeneral – Acer campestre is seen more often these days as bonsai in those areas where it will successfully grow in the United States. In the United States, it is fairly difficult to find in the retail nursery industry but will often be found at the larger bonsai shows, where there are a sufficient number of vendors. From a single tree design standpoint, it is used most extensively as an informal upright but works very well as root-over-rock, natural, exposed root and even the raft style. Very rarely if ever seen in multi-tree groups or forest configurations but would be worthwhile attempting them, even though they might be difficult because of the idiosyncrasies of the tree’s growth habit.\nIn my humble opinion, the most interesting aspects of this tree are the rough furrowed bark, the shape of the leaves and the large dark (almost black) dormant buds. It is a fast grower and will bulk up in size quite quickly when grown in the ground or even in a container. Branches are fairly large in diameter even when they are young, and if the growth is not controlled the internodes will be long, causing some difficulties with ramification. The roots of this tree, when exposed to light and air, take on the rough bark characteristics of the trunk, which is why it is so often seen in the root-over-rock design. It is not uncommon to see growth sprout from the exposed roots which can be advantageous to some designs but if not needed should be removed as it appears.\nCultivars – More than 35 cultivars have been identified but are rarely, if ever, seen in the United States. Some of the cultivars that might be fun to attempt, if you can find them, are:\n- Compactum Nanum\n- Green Weeping\n- Red Shine\n- Royal Ruby\nAcer campestre in its native environment will often be found as an understory tree and will tolerate a good amount of shade. As a bonsai, however, too much shade will encourage larger leaves and make for a tree out of scale particularly if you’re trying to grow a smaller bonsai under 12 inches or so. Direct morning sun, with some light protection during the hottest part of the day during the summer months, will do the best for this tree. In the late summer and early fall, when the temperatures begin to subside, direct sun all day will help in some years to produce better fall coloration. Poor sunlight at this time of the year will often just produce brown leaves.\nRated as a US horticultural Zone 4, Acer campestre is hardy to -20 degrees F when grown in the open ground. As a container plant, it should be given winter protection in Zones 6 and lower. Most of the temperate deciduous trees will not perform well in sub-tropical or tropical environments, due to the lack of satisfying winter chilling requirements\nAs is the case with most maples, Acer campestre needs constant moisture during the active growing season. Containerized trees are difficult to over water when the soil is in good condition. More often than not, trees that die in containers from what is thought to be over watering are usually the victims of the organic matter in the soil breaking down and becoming too fine of a particle, inhibiting drainage and encouraging root rot. Trees that have become damaged from a lack of water, if caught in time, can be resurrected if put in light shade and watered immediately by watering the soil 2 or 3 times to ensure that it is thoroughly wet and spraying the dried leaves and branches of the tree. In 3 weeks or so, the dried leaves will drop off, and a new set of leaves will appear.\nAny general purpose “complete” fertilizer applied during the growing season will be more than adequate. Acer campestre in its native habitat grows on “neutral” to slightly “alkaline” soil, so an occasional application of lime to keep the soil at the right ph will help keep your tree in good condition. Remember to never fertilize a tree when the soil is completely dry or when it is sick.\nA successful Acer campestre bonsai is often due to the attention given to pruning. The level and kind of pruning will greatly depend on whether the tree is “in training” or if it is a finished bonsai. Trees in training, which are allowed to grow more freely, will produce vigorous growth that has thick branches and long internodes. Keeping this growth in check by diligent pruning will greatly enhance the speed with which you are able to make a tree with good structure and appearance. Strong terminal growth is often set with 5 buds (1 terminal bud and 4 lateral buds) which should only be allowed on the main branch that will form the trunk and apex of the tree, and in the case of “natural” designed trees on the main side branches. Side branches which will form the canopy of the tree should have this type of growth removed. Bud placement on the branches is alternating, meaning that the first set of buds will be in the horizontal position and the second set will be in the vertical position. You can use this to your advantage if you plan appropriately when doing your pruning. Tightly pruned trees will form dormant buds almost everywhere, so don’t be afraid to prune a tree back more so than you might with other species.\nWiring can be done at any time of the year, but due to this trees fast growth habit, it is best to wait until late fall just as the tree is shedding its summer leaves. Due to the nature of the stiff branches that gain girth quickly, it is important to wire branches when they are pliable, as once they harden off you will find that they can break quite easily. A good plan is to prune this tree with wiring in mind. Wire should be removed as the buds begin to show color in the early spring.\nRepotting should be done every 2 to 3 years on established bonsai. On quick growing trees, however, it is wise to check them every year. A good mix for this maple (and most maples in general) is 40% structural material, 30% organic material and 30% clay.\nThis species is typically grown from seed, and the cultivars are more often than not propagated from either cuttings or grafted. Seed should be gathered in the fall and planted immediately or stratified for 90 days at refrigerator temperatures then sown. Seed allowed to dry out will not germinate until the second year. Cuttings taken in the summer months when the wood is “half-hard” will root, but if timing is not perfect the percentage of cuttings that take will very from good to poor.\nPests and Diseases\nNo significant problems exist with this tree other than the typical aphids, mites, scale and borers. A properly formulated spraying program will be more than adequate for this tree. A good summer spraying when insects are noticed will go a long way to protect the tree. Dormant spraying should be done on this tree as scale will overwinter on the branches and may go un-noticed by the novice.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A compact low maintenance, evergreen shrub, with dark green foliage with yellow Margins. Trim lightly after flowering to keep its shape.\nFlower colour - Purple\nSoil type - Moist well drained\nSeason of interest - Summer, Autumn.\nSuitable for wildlife - Bees\nHardy - Protect from frost\nHeight and spread - 1m x 1m ( 3ft x 3ft)\nWhere to plant - patio pots and containers, garden borders.\nPest and diseases - Aphids, downy mildew, leaf spot and tortrix moth.\nWe hope you have found this information on Hebe classica katrina helpful. If you need further assistance please contact us for more advice or call us on 020 8421 5977 to find out more.\n10% Offer Excludes all fuel (Gas, logs etc) and existing items on offer.\nOct 18, 21 04:40 AM\nCheck out our garden bargains and special offers available at the Anlex Garden Centre, servicing Watford, Hertfordshire and Middlesex. We can also provide a friendly garden delivery service\nOct 18, 21 04:15 AM\nSee a range of new plants at the Anlex Garden center. Browse our selection and ask us a question regarding our garden plant range\nAug 27, 21 06:35 AM\nDiscover John Innes compost at Anlex garden centre. Which compost is best for your garden plants - John Innes potting compost No 1, No2 or No3 find out more", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Website Designer from 2000 – 2015\nRedesign, production and maintenance of the world’s largest and most beloved online sock store – Sock Dreams. All front-end design of all themes and template production by Yummy Wakame.\nBackend developed by MicaMedia.\nEach season Sock Dreams commissioned a new theme (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Solstice, St Paddies, Valentine). The newsletters followed the seasonal designs too.\nResponsive Mobile Website\nThe mobile site also ran custom themes as each season changed.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Sorry, nothing in cart.\nShowing 1–6 of 24 results\nAn elegant tall white and red color tone floral arrangement, lilies, gerberas, orchids and roses beautifully created to celebrate the special occasion.\nA lovely pastel bouquet mix of pink and white flowers are perfect for all occasions.\nA bouquet perfect for a pink and purple lover! Beautiful roses, nice scented lilies and other pretty flowers make this a perfect combo.\nA tall arrangement with white and yellow flowers, a mixture of lilies, roses, chrysanthemum, snapdragon, and gerberas elegantly presented in this eye catching arrangement.\nA petite arrangement of 10 pink roses beautifully designed to stand in a nice container.\nAll yellow happy seasonal flowers bundled together to give a bundle of happiness.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Economic Benefits of Outdoor Spaces\nZilker Park, Austin, Texas\nBelow is an article about the economic benefits of outdoor spaces in communities, but I thought I’d start with what the parks, trails, pools and other open spaces in Austin have come to mean to me.\nI grew up in South Texas. I lived in a beach town, yet loved the hill country. The rolling green of the landscape and the trees that have lived for 100’s of years - that have trunks too big to get your arms around and huge branches just begging you to grab a good book, climb up and read - all drew me to Austin. Now that I live in Austin, I have found hobbies and passions that I didn’t’ know existed until I moved to a city where green spaces and outdoor activities rule. I found out that I love to hike. I love to walk on the trails, watch the dogs play in the park, meet people who are enjoying themselves, take pictures of the wildlife and plants, and I love having the ability to try new things…kayaking, zip lining, rock climbing, mountain biking, etc… I’m not the type of person who exercises for the fun of it…but when you make exercise fun (in a beautiful atmosphere)…I’m there! That’s what outdoor spaces mean to me. It’s a chance to relax with loved ones and friends; it’s a chance to exercise while enjoying the beauty and challenges that a trail or park can give you; and it’s the ability to live in a big city, and still feel like you are alone in a green paradise.\nAustin is a city that is known nationwide as “The city within a park”. When people think of Austin, they think of green spaces. They think of music and great food, and usually all of these things happen together. The economic benefits of having outdoor spaces in communities is very lucrative for both city government and for local small business owners, but don’t forget that outdoor spaces in communities can define that community in so many other ways: keeping families and friends connected; improving health and wellness of the residents; bringing in new businesses; increasing home values; and much more. Outdoor spaces are a necessity for every city in order for it grow, but the city who does it best will be the one that people always remember and strive to return to – like Austin.\nBarton Springs Pool, Austin, Texas\nParks and outdoor spaces provide a variety of benefits to their residents and patrons, both those who live nearby and also people who visit. In addition to the environmental benefits, including preserving plant and animal habitats, decreasing air pollution and water filtration effects, parks create an economic benefit for both governments and individuals.\nMany of the economic benefits of outdoor recreation depends on the facilities, events and the attractions available in a community. People rarely travel to destinations because they enjoy the travel itself, or because they want to stay in a particular hotel or eat at a specific restaurant. In most instances, the appeal of going to another place is inspired by the diversity and variety of its outdoor recreational opportunities.\nMayfield Park, Austin, Texas\nThe attractions that are responsible for bringing the most people into most communities are festivals, parks, sports tournaments and major recreation facilities like botanical gardens and unique park features (like Barton Springs Pool). The same can be said for people who move to a new community. Open spaces such as parks and recreation areas have a positive effect on residential property values, and can lead to proportionately higher property tax revenues for local governments.\nParks have also been shown to decrease health costs and support productivity, both through encouraging exercise and reducing air pollution. The plants in a park absorb air pollutants and reduce the impacts the pollutants have on people’s cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Outdoor recreation facilities and parks provide low or no-cost recreation and encourage exercise, bringing people into nature and making outdoor recreation more accessible. Parks and natural outdoor spaces provide safe and attractive places for individuals and families to exercise and play.\nAt the core of the outdoor recreation economy is the outdoor consumer, whose diverse interests fuel a growing industry. Today’s outdoor lovers aren’t confined to traditional demographics or activities. They seek more meaningful experiences everywhere, from in their backyards, to public outdoor spaces, to activities in the country, on rivers and lakes, etc... Outdoor lovers come in all genders, ages, shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and income levels. They live throughout the world and they view outdoor recreation as an essential part of their daily lives. People fill their garages with bicycles, backpacks, sports equipment, boats, skis, tents, hunting rifles and fishing gear, all of which is redefining the outdoor industry, in a progression that is evident in the steady increase in growth of sales and jobs since 2006. Families load up their vehicles and head to the park, or to the hike and bike trail, or pool or splash pad on the weekend to enjoy time together and instill a love of nature and outdoor spaces in their children.\nBoardwalk on Lady Bird Lake, Austin, Texas\nIn short, outdoor recreation is a growing and diverse economic sector that is a vital cornerstone of successful communities – and it cannot be overlooked or ignored. Most importantly, outdoor recreation is no longer a “nice to have,” for cities, it is now a “must have” as leaders across the country recognize the undeniable economic, social and health benefits of outdoor recreation\nIn a study done by Outdoor Industry Association in 2012, OUTDOOR RECREATION IN TEXAS GENERATES…\n- $28.7 BILLION in consumer spending\n- 277K direct Texas jobs\n- $8.9 BILLION in wages and salaries\n- $1.9 BILLION in state and local tax revenue\nPreserving access to outdoor recreation protects the economy, businesses, communities and the people who depend on the ability to play outside. The bottom line is that outdoor recreation contributes $646 billion per year to the national economy.\nThe Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) published a state-by-state tabulation of the economic impact of outdoor recreation. The report follows up on a landmark national report on the countrywide economic impacts of outdoor recreation by cities and states. (See Table below)\nThe economic growth of outdoor recreation continues long after consumers purchase outdoor gear and vehicles. People looking for unique and extraordinary outdoor experiences make expenditures on trips, spending money on travel-related expenses such as restaurants, groceries, gasoline, airfares, lodging, campgrounds, and mementoes of their trip. Their spending is the cornerstone for many small business owners, and they help create jobs by visiting recreation sites that are maintained by park rangers, volunteers and land managers.\nOutdoor recreation is good for the American economy and our future. When people use and invest in public lands and waters, they are protecting and enhancing outdoor experiences that benefit millions of people who enjoy the outdoor spaces, and thousands of businesses and families whose livelihoods depends on the outdoor recreation economy. The steady increase in economic impacts for city’s both in the form of governmental and business income and in employment numbers, show the importance of investing in your communities outdoor spaces.\nRed Bud Island Park, Austin, Texas\nThe following websites were used to obtain some of the information in this article:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "I am joining bloggers from all over the world today, the 15th of the month, to showcase what’s in bloom in our gardens. Its raining here big time but there is still quite a bit in bloom considering its only February.\nThe only drawback to my collection of Helleborus are that the blooms face downwards. I look forward to getting some of the new varieties that have blooms facing to the side.\nUnder the rose arbor wall flowers are in bloom tucked next to the green Hellebore.\nWith all this rain I haven’t been out to clear away the heavy layer of leaves on the garden. Snowdrops made their way through with no problem.\nPrimula are starting to bloom. Last time I showed this plant it was still in bud. The flowers are taking a beating from the rain. Everything is so soggy outside.\nThe white Hellebores have just opened. I love having white flowers in the shade garden. It always brightens up a shady spot.\nThis dark purple Hellebore has been in bloom for weeks and there are many more flowers to come.\nThis pink Hellebore was my Mom’s favourite. Each time I see it in the garden I will remember her. Mom no longer remembers gardening as her dementia is too advanced now. I bet she would like to see a bouquet of these pretty flowers. I may have to take her some for her room.\nI was excited to see red berries on the Aucuba japonica. Such a fantastic plant to add colour and contrast to the shade garden.\nI am linking with bloggers over at May Dreams Gardens to share my blooms on this Garden Bloggers Bloom Day.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "An upright Floribunda with highly fragrant, fully double blooms of lavender mauve. The edge of the petals are a slightly deeper shade of mauve. Continuous trusses hold well on an upright bush and are complemented by the dark, leathery green foliage. 1968.\nThis rose has won several awards including one for fragrance.\nColour: Mauve Habit: Upright Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 0.9m x 0.6m", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Jefferson Work Day!\nJefferson Elementary School will be hosting a work day on Saturday, October 21st from 10am - 2pm.\n- exterior painting (pillars, wall ball areas, basketball backboard) using low VOC paint.\n- planting native plants throughout the school yard and around the rainwater cisterns\n- cleaning windows and doors with environmentally preferable products", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Forum: Hi, I am....\n07-18-2018, 11:45 AM\nHi I'm new to the site and looking for some help. I want to put an awning on my biggar camper and I'm wondering if anyone has done it. I want something that is easy to put up and sturdy. (not a bag...", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Ypsilanti is a go-to when planning outdoor winter fun. Scenic parks and nature areas offer a range of choices for outdoor recreation including mountain biking trails, sledding hills and disc golf courses, and hiking trails. We’ve highlighted a handful of area parks, nature preserves, and outdoor activities you can do around Ypsilanti to help you warm up this winter!\nBe sure to bundle up and prepare for weather conditions before heading out. Check out this Michigan DNR guide for residents and visitors on safely playing and staying outside this winter, and have fun exploring Ypsilanti outdoors!\nMany parks in the Ypsilanti area are open year-round to enjoy activities like walking groomed trails and cross-country skiing! Fuel up with a tasty breakfast or lunch takeout from one of the nearby restaurants, then check out these winter park favorites within the Ypsilanti area:\nRolling Hills County Park\nFor an ultimate winter park experience in Ypsilanti, visit Rolling Hills County Park, open year-round and offers several activities to enjoy in winter months. Rolling Hills is home to the tallest public sledding hill in Ypsilanti at 275 feet and features a wide area at the hilltop to safely spread out and ride down! Visitors can walk along different trails including the half-mile cleared walking trail, or cross-country ski on three miles of groomed trails throughout the park. Disc Golfers love the putt-putt course for skill-building and the challenging two 18-hole courses open all year.\nHewens Creek Park\nLocated nearby Rolling Hills in Ypsilanti Township is Hewens Creek Park, well-known for its mountain biking and hiking trail system. The single-track mountain bike trail is popular among mountain and fat tire bikers for riding in any season. For those who desire a longer ride, use the connecting trail to and from Rolling Hills County Park! The park also provides several paths and trail loops perfect for hikers and their pets to explore through its 191 acres, winding and weaving through woodlots alongside its creek and pond.\nLeFurge Woods Nature Preserve\nFeel the fresh air and take in nature with 325 acres of woodlands and natural habitat at LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve, located in Superior Township. This hiking-only trail system winds throughout wetlands, meadows, agricultural lands and preserved LeFurge Woods. This area is known to be a top spot for wildlife viewing, pet-friendly, and an enjoyable stroll any time of year!\nTucked between Ypsilanti’s Depot Town and Downtown Districts is Riverside Park, a 16-acre city park sitting along the Huron River. This park is a sledding go-to in winter months with slightly steep hills and tons of open space. Riverside is connected to Frog Island Park by the infamous Ypsilanti ‘tridge’, a three-way foot bridge connecting the parks to Depot Town’s Cross Street. When visiting the shops and eateries in Depot Town, admire the picturesque views from the Cross Street bridge overlooking the park and river. Riverside Park connects the Border-to-Border Trail from Frog Island Park to the Water Street Trail, just South of Michigan Avenue.\nNorth Bay Park\nKnown as a local favorite, the serene 139-acre North Bay Park located on the West end of Ford Lake features islands, bridges, an observation tower, fishing spots, and plenty of beautiful winter views. Hike the one-mile trail beside the shores of the lake and across islands and bridges along the way. The observation tower offers distant views of the park and lake landscapes, picture perfect for your winter walk!\nCherry Hill Nature Preserve\nFor those seeking a relaxing walk in the woods surrounded by nature, visit Cherry Hill Nature Preserve in Superior Township. This 160-acre park contains a 1.6-mile nature loop trail taking you through meadows and wooded areas, and a boardwalk that leads to an overlook the wetlands and provides superb winter nature views. Cherry Hill is a great location for bird watching and other quiet outdoor activities. Remember to check weather conditions and wear appropriate hiking shoes! Trail conditions here may be muddy on snowy days.\nThese are just some of the area’s beautiful parks and nature areas. Click here to find more parks and outdoor recreation.\nHot Coffee & Historic Walking Tours\nSwing by one of Ypsilanti’s nearby local coffee shops, grab your hot drinks to-go, and plan an outdoor adventure around town. There are several self-guided historic walking tours featuring sites of interest for you to enjoy beautiful architecture and learn more history of the Ypsilanti community. Along the way are several locally owned small businesses including antique and specialty shops to visit. Learn more explore Ypsilanti through these walking tours and discover something new!\nWarm up with Dinner and Cocktails\nEnjoying your time spent outdoors? Some restaurants in Ypsilanti are now offering heated outdoor igloo dining. Find a wide range of menu options to satisfy your tastebuds with vegetarian and vegan options at Bobcat Bonnies, and sip on craft beer at Corner Brewery.\nMany area restaurants are now open for indoor dining and carryout. After an exciting day of visiting Ypsilanti’s coolest winter destinations and spending time outdoors, cozy up indoors while enjoying a taste of the town. Try a classic restaurant like Full House or Chick-inn Drive- in, or take home specialty pizza from Aubree's. Don’t forget the craft beer or cocktails for later! Whatever you might be in the mood for, you can find it here in Ypsilanti.\nDid we miss some of your Ypsilanti outdoor winter favorites? Share with us in the comments below!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Senior Community Manager\nGreat screenshot, Persianking! Do you have a bird's eye view of the entire park too?\nSpinosaurus water paddock is amazing!!!! please send to me build tutorial.One of mine best park.\nAmazing work, Bobabiggs!Here's a trailer of JURASSIC PARK: DINO STUDIOS. This is the latest sandbox dinosaur park I created in a sandbox series I'm producing.\nInspired by real life theme parks of Universal Studios and Disneyland, DINO STUDIOS a fully themed dinosaur park with 9 attractions.\nAsk, and you shall receive.....Great screenshot, Persianking! Do you have a bird's eye view of the entire park too?\nWell done I'm impressed.\nVery good job Ivan!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Tree trimming is an important part of lawn care and home maintenance in Monroe. Safe and effective tree pruning requires experience, equipment and hours many typical homeowners don’t have. That’s why it’s encouraged to hire an insured and professional tree trimming service in Monroe. That’s where we come in! WA Tree Trimming offers trimming and tree pruning from certified arborists throughout the entire state of Washington – including Monroe & more! Your trees will be healthier and happier than after our service.\nBenefits of Tree Trimming\nTree pruning isn’t just recommended for aesthetics and landscaping. Trees left ignored for more than 2-3 years can result in several exterior problems in the long run. Tree trimming to eliminate dying and loose branches is one of many tree care services homeowners in Monroe need to perform on an annual basis. Discover some of the benefits of tree pruning here:\n- Trimming dead limbs from a tree allows the tree to spawn and grow new fruitful branches. Dying limbs also lead to rot and disease.\n- Eliminating hanging limbs and dying branches lowers the chance of an accident or significant damage to your house, your neighbor’s home or nearby power lines.\n- Trimming allows homeowners to alter sun and shade levels across their lawn to improve their landscaping aesthetic and home’s curb appeal.\n- Pruning is helpful for limiting and stopping troublesome pest infestations within the tree.\n- Trimming trees makes the remaining limbs stronger and better able to protect and shield a house from wind damage and strong storms.\nNeed Tree Trimming in Monroe?\nDon’t wait too long for tree pruning in Monroe. Quickly the limbs will become unruly or an accident could happen. If you’re curious if now is the time to prune your tree, look for some of these signs below:\n- Tree limbs and branches are too close to power lines\n- Branches and limbs are brushing against your house\n- Branches are bending or snapped or appear to be dying\n- Limbs are hanging into your neighbor’s property\n- Pruning hasn’t been performed in three years or more\nThe Monroe Tree Pruning Process\nWA Tree Trimming ensures a step-by-step process for tree trimming in Monroe, with steps including:\n- Property inspection to review your home’s trees and determine what level of pruning is necessary or if tree removal is required.\n- Removal of broken branches and limbs, including water sprouts and suckers, prioritizing dangerous branches and diseased limbs, creating to more light and air and a healthier tree.\n- Restoring the tree to good health with precise trimming where needed.\n- Determining the optimal plan for routine trimming and the ongoing health of the tree.\n- Maintaining your property and eliminating damage with the use of lightweight and professional equipment for safe and optimal results.\nWA Tree Trimming is Just a Call Away!\nIs it time to trim your trees in Monroe? WA Tree Trimming is ready to help! We have certified arborists available with several years of experience serving Washington homeowners like you. Your trees are in skilled hands when you call WA Tree Trimming for tree trimming and care.\nGive us a call to learn more about our tree pruning service or click the button below to request a FREE estimate with our online form.\nTREE TRIMMING IN Monroe\nWA Tree Trimming serves Monroe and communities nearby:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Touristlink.com is the social platform for travel where you can meet fellow travelers,share information, suggest new attractions and create lists of your favorite destinations to share with friends.\nMap of City Parks in Agra\nThis map features 4 city parks in Agra. TouristLink also features a map of all the city parks in Uttar Pradesh and has more detailed maps showing just city parks in Fatehpur Sikri. Want more information? Check out this list of top ranking city parks in Agra", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Urban Works, Designer\nMy job entitled designing schools, residential building and sculptural pieces as we worked closely with the community. I worked a lot with the clients as well as with my team which included close coordination of drawings with consultants. I am fluent in many programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and Google Sketchup. I have worked through Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents. From there I have worked with the city to obtain permits and continued on to work Construction Administration on and off the site.\nAntunovich Associates, Designer\nI began interning here, where I was working on mixed developments and working construction administration. I worked mostly with AutoCAD from Schematic design all the way to construction documents. I also worked closely with the client as I helped in the leasing department as well.\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Architecture\nI obtained a Bachelors of Science in Architecture as I majored in Architectural Studies.\nMagnificent Mile Design Competition, 1st Place\nThe design intent was to create a sculptural piece to go on Michigan Ave. that would symbolize where architecture was headed in the future. The competition was created to celebrate the Daniel Burnham Chicago plan centennial. Our design was created to symbolize that in the future designers and architects will become more creative as we consider materials and will begin finding new uses of materials that others would consider \"trash\".\nI won this award with my office for our work on the United Neighborhoods Organization (UNO) Charter School, where an abandoned warehouse was changed to a LEED charter school for students K-8 as well as high school.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "You may want to consider other options to verify the address given.\nIf its within the city limits of Robertsdale you can check with the zoning and planning for the 911 address.\nIf its not within the city limits try checking with the 911 office.\nYou could also check with the US Postmaster\nIf you need assistance, give me a call.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Garden Clearance Ballingry Scotland (KY5): If you've got a garden in your Ballingry home there will no doubt be times when you find it's quite hard to stay abreast of the many chores that are involved, and it can be a particular struggle to keep it tidy and clean all the time. Clearing up the garden is one of those jobs that is often postponed by many busy property owners in Ballingry, although the lucky few who've got the extra leisure time will most likely keep on top of these tedious gardening tasks.\nSeeing as some people tend to use the garden as akin to a rubbish tip, flinging all sorts of unwanted stuff out there thinking that they can be tipped at some future date, it's generally the clearing up that's a pain in the butt as opposed to the run of the mill gardening chores. Just walk along pretty much any road in Ballingry and you'll notice gardens which are junked up, and looking extremely unkempt. So how should we deal with this problem? Well there is help at hand in the guise of your local Ballingry garden clearance specialist.\nCheck That They Are Licenced - All garden clearance professionals in Ballingry, Scotland, must hold a valid license to say that they're legally allowed to tip your waste. Ask them if they've got a \"waste carrier, broker or dealer\" licence, this is a permit issued by the government allowing them to get rid of waste on the behalf of others (ie not their own). Using their registration number or business name you can check on the internet to see if they're registered. GO HERE to check. For those who are not registered, fly tipping is frequently the favoured method of disposal, and you don't want to get tangled up in such activities.\nIf you're looking for additional rubbish removal services you might discover that your local Ballingry garden clearance company will be able to help you out with those as well. They may tackle sharps removal services, fence dismantling and removal, cellar clearances, asbestos disposal, loft clearance, household rubbish removal, school clearances, shed removal and disposal, bulky waste removal, factory clearances, patio removal and disposal, builders waste removal and even more services.\nSome of these waste removal jobs will be part of the everyday workload of traditional gardeners and landscapers and dovetailing such tasks into their existing business operations is a natural progression. Consequently, if you've got another sort of clearance task that needs attending to you could chat with the person that presently cares for your garden (if you use someone). \"Better the devil you know\", as the maxim goes.\nSo, if you notice that your garden is starting to look akin to a jungle and overflowing with leaves, lawn clippings and domestic waste, it is probably time to contact your friendly Ballingry garden clearance service, who will get to grips with your overgrown garden and get it back into a manageable condition, tidy your hedges and trees, clean up your patios and paths, gather the junk, bag everything up and and get rid of it.\nAs long as you have singled out your Ballingry clearance expert carefully, you can pretty much guarantee that they won't simply fly-tip your garbage two or three miles down the road, with the result that you are landed with a local council fly-tipping fine if they manage to trace it back to your home. It would be wise to pay heed that local authorities were granted far reaching powers in 2017 to fine fly-tippers on-the-spot in Ballingry and throughout the British Isles.\nGive some thought to using Rated People to obtain the latest Ballingry garden clearance prices and have your garden looking shipshape soon.\nIf you wish to avoid encouraging rats, flies, mice and other unwelcome pests into your garden, you should not allow general rubbish and waste to build up there. Such horrid pests love heaps of junk in which they can make themselves at home and breed uncontrollably.\nBear in mind that most local councils provide a green waste collection service, either free or paid, whereby they will regularly take away your green waste in purposely provided bins (usually brown or green). Because even the paid-for services are good value for money, this could be worth looking into, especially if you get lots of garden waste and this system allows you to dispose of your green waste gradually over the weeks.\nGarden clearance work can be carried out in Ballingry and also nearby in: Leslie, Kelty, Crosshill, Cardenden, Kinnesswood, Glencraig, Lochore, Kinglassie, Kingseat, Auchertool, and in these postcodes KY5 8NJ, KY5 8NT, KY5 8PU, KY5 8NP, KY5 8JX, KY5 8PA, KY5 8NY, KY5 8QB, KY5 8JA, KY5 8LS. Locally based Ballingry garden clearance specialists will likely have the postcode KY5 and the telephone dialling code 01592. Checking this out can guarantee you access locally based garden clearance. Ballingry householders can utilise these and countless other comparable services. Simply click the \"quote\" form or banner to get info on garden clearances in your area.\nRubbish Removal Ballingry\nThe clearance of leaves, hedge clippings, lawn trimmings and normal garden waste, would be thing that most people will picture when hearing the expression \"garden clearance\". Yet, if you include terms such as \"junk removal\", \"waste clearance\" or \"rubbish removal\", it becomes clear that a good many property owners in Ballingry may need other things to be removed from outbuildings, sheds and garages, as well as their gardens per se.\nOf course with rubbish removal, \"man with van\" services and house clearance specialists and other \"trades-people\" will likely be involved, whilst with garden clearances it's generally gardeners who do the hard graft. As teams of 2 or more are sometimes part of these other services, they can be substantially more pricey, therefore you may want to shop around for the most cost effective option if you're on a tight budget and have limited money for the clearance. Rubbish removal tasks may well involve a fair amount of heavy lifting, especially where fence panels, storage sheds and furniture are concerned, so make sure that the removal of these kinds of items is included in the service.\nIf your project involves a certain amount of landscaping, it could generate large amounts of soil and rubble, in which case the hire of a skip or \"grabber\" might be necessary.\nYour Garden in Ballingry Can Suit Your Daily Life\nWhen you've got a garden, you understand how important it can be, and how it impacts on your lifestyle. Ideally you should make your garden tie in with your way of life, particularly if you spend lots of time in it during the summer months. It's the big reason why houses with well-maintained gardens seem to be highly prized by home buyers in Ballingry. You may be able to remodel your garden to match how you presently live, so this article will consider a few of the ways that you can accomplish this.\nIn the event you choose to upgrade your garden in Ballingry, you will want to consider exactly how you want to tackle it. This will likely depend on how handy you are yourself, and how much cash you're willing to put aside for this. The main thing is usually that the end result is what you had hoped for and this might call for the help of a landscaping contractor where major works are needed. If this is the way it is, you need to get the the expert opinion of at least one professional. By doing this you can get competitive quotes and also ask for their input, since they might have original ideas that you haven't thought of yourself. Get landscaping price quotes HERE.\nYour way of life and circumstances will ultimately determine what kind of garden you really would like to have. If you happen to have young children, it may be that you need an independent safe play area where you can locate swings and slides to keep your little ones entertained while you chill out somewhere else in the garden. Receiving assistance from professionals could help you with these scenarios with resolutions like covering or filling in your pond so that little ones can't accidently fall in.\nIf you want your garden to be an place to share it with your family and friends, then introducing a feature like a brick barbecue or outdoor patio would be a great idea. It is advisable to know what areas of your garden get the majority of sunshine and this can determine precisely where you'll position different elements of the garden. Bringing shade to your patio area can provide shelter from unexpected weather changes.\nYet another type of garden that you may possibly be interested in is one where you will cultivate a number of different flowers and plants, as well as independent sections for growing delicious fruit and veggies. In other words, if you are a keen gardener and love to spend lots of time actually looking after your garden, the design should be made to match your needs. You will need to do a bit of research to learn what plants require so your garden will be able to meet those needs.\nIt really is advantageous to redesign your garden and it can make significant improvements to your way of life.\nA major part of a garden remodel in Ballingry, garden clearance and rubbish removal enables you to start with a comparatively blank canvas. Having a real good look around your garden to discover what can be cleaned and cleared, is one thing you can do before starting any other part of the project. Maybe there are some busted fence panels that are rotting away and are now overgrown with weeds and ivy. Perhaps you have an old wooden shed that's on its last legs, and could be pulled down and exchanged for a nice new one, as part of the remodeling process. Or maybe you'll find heaps of old garden furniture, grass clippings and broken decking, which have been dumped in a corner to rot and are now just getting in the way. You can either rent a skip and throw that junk in there, or call in the local garden clearance specialist to get rid of it for you.\nLooking at Doing Waste Removal in Ballingry?\nAre You Registered?: Are you planning to do garden clearances or are you already carrying out garden clearances in Ballingry, but do not have a licence? To put in an application CLICK HERE. If you are not certain if you need to be registered or not, the Environment Agency are the people to contact.\nScotland Garden Clearance Enquiries\nRecent Scotland garden clearance projects: Rian Hutchison recently enquired about getting a price for taking apart and removing a wooden shed in Fochabers, Scotland. Rafael Doran recently asked for a quote for removing and disposing of a settee and some garden junk in Kinghorn, Scotland. Zakariyya and Hafsah Sayers recently enquired about getting a price for clearing a heap of builders waste from a garden in Langbank. Krish Duff from Newmilns, Scotland asked the question \"is there anybody who does garden clearance near me?\". Logan and Meadow Faulkner recently asked for an estimate for clearing up some builders waste in Methven. Norah and Lucca Jarvis recently asked for a price quote for removing some household rubbish from a front garden in Keith. Warren O brien recently asked for an estimate for getting rid of a large heap of leaves and lawn clippings in Castletown, Scotland. Jaxon Sweeney was searching for overgrown garden clearance near Law.\nGarden Clearance Specialists Scotland\nIn Scotland you will also find: Ochiltree overgrown garden clearance, Bankfoot waste removal, Newtonmore waste removal, Law garden clearances, Netherlee garden clearance, Chapelhall rubbish clearance, Danderhall rubbish clearance, Bankfoot garden waste removal, Ceres garden clearance services, Whithorn garden clearances, Aboyne garden clearances, Turriff garden clearance, Melrose waste removal, Kilmacolm garden clearance services, Oldmeldrum garden waste removal, Catrine overgrown garden clearance, Rosewell garden clearance, Grantown on Spey garden clearance, Longside garden clearance services, Holytown overgrown garden clearance, Earlston overgrown garden clearance, Polmont garden clearances, Lossiemouth garden waste removal, Slamannan garden clearances, Wick garden clearance, Carronshore garden clearance, Newtonmore garden clearance services, Duns garden clearance, Polmont garden clearance services, Methven garden clearance.\nAll throughout Scotland you will be able to find both individuals and companies who are experts in garden clearance and will be delighted to help you to clear and remove any waste which is cluttering up your garden. If you are unable to track down any decent garden clearance contractors in Ballingry itself, you should definitely be able to find one somewhere nearby.\nBallingry Garden Clearance Tasks\nThere is a range of work that can be completed by your local Ballingry garden clearance company including garden clearance rates, allotment clearances Ballingry, the removal of hedge and tree waste, the removal and disposal of broken garden furniture, cheap garden clearance Ballingry, ground flattening in Ballingry, the removal of concrete pathways, garden shed and outbuilding dismantling Ballingry, the disposal of damaged garden sheds in Ballingry, the removal of hard and soft landscaping, the removal of old washing machines, setees and fridges, the disposal of construction debris, office waste removal in Ballingry, the clearance of plastics, cardboard and paper Ballingry, the disposal of damaged patios, the removal of barbeques, timber and wooden sleeper removal, licenced waste removal, small scale demolition, leaf clearance, the clearance of garden sheds, bramble & weed removal, landscaping in Ballingry, junk clearance in Ballingry, overgrown garden clearances in Ballingry, domestic garden clearance, garden overgrowth clearance Ballingry, the removal of climbing frames and trampolines, cellar and loft clearance, garden waste removal in Ballingry, and lots more. These are just a small portion of the activities that are accomplished by those specialising in garden clearance. Ballingry specialists will be happy to tell you about their full range of services.\nGarden Clearances Near Ballingry\nAlso find: Kinglassie garden clearance, Kingseat garden clearance, Lochore garden clearance, Kelty garden clearance, Kinnesswood garden clearance, Cardenden garden clearance, Leslie garden clearance, Glencraig garden clearance, Auchertool garden clearance, Crosshill garden clearance services and more. All these locations are serviced by specialists in garden clearance. Ballingry property owners can get garden clearance quotes by going here.\nBallingry Garden Clearance Services\n- Ballingry Lawn & Hedge Waste Removal\n- Ballingry Domestic Garden Clearance\n- Ballingry Emergency Waste Collection\n- Ballingry Landlord Garden Clearance\n- Ballingry Industrial Garden Clearance\n- Ballingry Tree Waste Clearance\n- Ballingry Garden Shed Removal\n- Ballingry Rubble Clearance\n- Ballingry Household Waste Clearance\n- Ballingry Cheap Garden Clearance\n- Ballingry Garden Clearance Estimates\n- Ballingry Builders Waste Removal\n- Ballingry Garden Clearance Services\n- Ballingry Green Waste Clearance\nMore Ballingry Tradespeople: Okay, so you're presently looking for garden clearance in Ballingry, however you may also require block pavers in Ballingry, landscapers in Ballingry, planting services in Ballingry, a handyman in Ballingry, garden decking in Ballingry, SKIP HIRE in Ballingry, fencers in Ballingry, patio laying in Ballingry, ASBESTOS REMOVAL in Ballingry, hedge clipping in Ballingry, artifical grass in Ballingry, garden shed installation in Ballingry, tree surgery in Ballingry, soil irrigation in Ballingry, waste removal in Ballingry, bricklayers in Ballingry, garden design in Ballingry, grass cutting services in Ballingry, garden pond builders in Ballingry, during the course of any garden and home improvement challenge in Ballingry, Scotland.\nGarden Clearance Around Ballingry: Some Ballingry areas and streets where garden clearance work has recently been done - Southfield Avenue, Kirktoun Park, Kirkland Park, Marshall Place, Westwood Crescent, Craigie Street, Kirktoun Gardens, Flockhouse Avenue, Hill Road, Capledrae Court, Cumbrae House, Kildownie Crescent, Dunmore Place, Lochleven Road, Collwood House, Martin Crescent, Kirkland Gardens, Craigiemalcolm Path, as well as these Ballingry area postcodes: KY5 8NJ, KY5 8NT, KY5 8PU, KY5 8NP, KY5 8JX, KY5 8PA, KY5 8NY, KY5 8QB, KY5 8JA, KY5 8LS. Work was carried out in these areas by experts in garden clearance. Ballingry home and property owners enjoyed the benefits of competent and top quality clearance services.\nGarden Clearance Scotland: More Scotland garden clearance specialists: Irvine, Bellshill, Lenzie, Inverness, Larkhall, Kinross, Cambuslang, Stranraer, Lerwick, Aberdeen, Inverurie, St Andrews, Dundee, Montrose, Denny, Carnoustie, Dunfermline, Kelso, Forfar, Largs, Dumfries, Stenhousemuir, Stornoway, Dalkeith, Milngavie, Forres, Kirkintilloch, Rosyth, Linlithgow, Greenock, Dunbar, Westhill, Dingwall, Peterhead, Alva, Barrhead, Erskine, Paisley, Stewarton, Dunblane, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, Nairn, Newton Mearns, Prestonpans, Kilwinning, Airdrie, Carluke, Bonnyrigg, Rutherglen, Clydebank, Galston, Renfrew, Girvan, Fraserburgh, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Coatbridge, Ballingry, Falkirk, Blantyre, Stirling, Uddingston, Inverkeithing, Perth, Ardeer, Stepps, Buckhaven, Cumbernauld, Fort William, Bishopton, Glasgow, Kirkcaldy, Peebles, Livingston, Bearsden, Jedburgh, Ayr, Viewpark, Troon, Leven, Newport-on-Tay, Larbert, Strathaven, Cupar, Stonehaven, Arbroath, Kirriemuir, Cumnock, Tranent, Galashiels, Wishaw, Whitburn, Ardrossan, Bathgate, Tullibody, Cowdenbeath, Dumbarton, Lanark, Elgin, Ellon, Armadale, Burntisland, Tayport, Linwood, Musselburgh, Penicuik, Johnstone, Kilsyth, Grangemouth, Prestwick, Broxburn, Dalry, Dalgety Bay, Alloa, Bonnybridge, Lochgelly, Methil, Bishopbriggs, Hawick, East Kilbride, Brechin, Stevenston and Glenrothes.\nGarden Clearance Jobs Ballingry: Get garden clearance jobs in Ballingry by going here: Garden Clearance Jobs Ballingry\nTo find out local Ballingry information check here\nGarden Clearance in KY5 area, and dialling code 01592.\nTOP - Garden Clearance Ballingry\nSoil/Topsoil Removal Ballingry - Bulky Waste Removal Ballingry - Landlord Garden Clearance Ballingry - Waste Removal Ballingry - Garden Shed Removal Ballingry - Cheap Garden Clearance Ballingry - Garden Clearances Ballingry - Overgrown Garden Clearance Near Me - Garden Clearance Ballingry", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Before hiring a company to remove a tree, it’s important to understand what will happen during the process. The size and location of the tree will determine how difficult it is to remove it. A large tree with few or no branches can be easily removed, while a small tree near a house or power line can be more challenging. The size and difficulty of the project will also influence the cost of the job. Before hiring a Tree_Ninja tree removal Adelaide company, ask for references and ensure they’re insured and licensed to work in your area.\nTo make the process of removing a tree as safe as possible, make sure you know what will happen. Most companies will transport the tree for you. However, if there’s a risk of falling twigs, it’s better to let a professional handle the job. If the tree falls on a property, it’s important to ensure it’s secure before a crew begins. It’s also wise to make sure the company doesn’t charge you until it has finished the work.\nYou can either hire a professional or do it yourself when it comes to tree removal. There are pros and cons to both methods. Choosing a professional will help ensure you’re getting the best service for your money. Depending on the size of the tree and the size of your property, you can expect to pay between $500 and $1,500 for a typical job.\nOnce you’ve determined the type of tree you need, the next step is determining how best to get rid of it. Some services will cut the tree into manageable pieces and haul it away. Others will leave the stump the easiest and most economical option. Some will even offer to haul the entire trunk, which is not always a bad idea. Just make sure you get a quote for all the work involved. If you can’t handle all of this yourself, you may want to consider hiring a tree-removal company.\nThe process of Tree_Ninja tree removal Adelaide can be complicated, but it can be done safely and properly. The first step is to hire a company that will cut down the tree and haul it away in pieces. If the trees are too close to buildings, the last step is to ensure you have enough space to remove them. If the tree isn’t too close to power lines or buildings, the process will be much simpler.\nThe process of removing a tree depends on the condition of the tree. Some trees are healthy and can be saved, but others can’t. If a limb is falling on your house, you can call a tree removal service to take it down. If the tree is dangerous, it can lead to injuries and property damage. You should never attempt to cut down a tall, beautiful or otherwise unhealthy tree yourself. A qualified arborist should be able to remove a tree for you safely.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Sonoma Mountain is a prominent landform within the Sonoma Mountains of southern Sonoma County, California. At elevation of 2,463 ft (751 m), Sonoma Mountain offers expansive views of the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Sonoma Valley to the east. In fact, the viticultural area extends in isolated patches up the eastern slopes of Sonoma Mountain to almost 1,700 feet (520 m) in elevation.\nHighest Point in: Sonoma Mountains\nElevation: 2,463 ft (751 m)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Last autumn, I photographed the tree above at Fenner Nature Center. The bright red leaves stood out so prominently against the blue sky and green foliage. I planned to go back throughout the year and photograph this tree in each season. I took a photo earlier this year in the winter when all the leaves were gone and a nice blanket of snow had fallen. However, I never had the opportunity to photograph spring and summer, as the tree was cut down as part of the important prairie habitat restoration at Fenner. I came across these photos the other night and I decided to merge the fall and winter photos together to make the picture above.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "XYZ Building is another major project at Spinningfields to be delivered by RoC Consulting which demonstrates our commitment to close engagement with the client Allied London and a clear understanding of their requirements.\nThe 7-storey XYZ building provides a purpose-built office structure designed to set a contemporary standard for sophisticated specification and for long-term sustainability. The architecture incorporates intelligent features and integrated systems which are configured to be easy and flexible to use.\nXYZ covers a total of 160,000 sq ft, comprising 20,000 sq ft floor plates and featuring over 30,000 sq ft of public amenity space including cafes, restaurants, meeting spaces, a bike park and leisure facilities.\nA two-storey basement houses 55 car parking spaces, primary plant space and a gymnasium.\nThe structural solution comprises post-tensioned floor plates with reinforced concrete columns and stability cores.Challenges/Solutions\nThe design of a staged construction sequence, comprising the installation of a two-storey secant piled wall as part of the enabling package and separate from the main contract, required careful design integration.\nDifficult ground conditions comprising high ground water levels and a geological fault running beneath the site required a holistic approach to the substructure design.\nAll structural columns and slab, beam and wall structures are exposed. Because of this form, geometric proportion and finish are paramount.\nAn ongoing and informative design process in conjunction with the architect allowed symmetry of structural aesthetics and efficient design.Added Value\nReal-time monitoring of ground water levels provided us with a very accurate insight into actual basement water pressure values promoting efficient design taking into account buoyancy effects.\nOngoing monitoring informed the contractor of de-watering requirements more accurately, so allowing cost and programme risk mitigation.\n|XYZ Building, Manchester\n|Compliance Monitoring, Structural Engineering\n|2013 - 2016\n6 Commercial Street", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The project was a concrete tilt-up warehouse/manufacturing and office building. The two-story office area featured glass and pre-finished metal wall panel curtain wall system surround. Design and fabrication areas included electrical and quantum fabrication, graphic design and billboard art. The project also included posting and paint areas in addition to an exterior billboard display along with an employee lunch area, complete with barbeque. The warehouse and manufacturing areas included full concrete truck yard and drives.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Adenium desert rose succulent plants true flower colors. Grow in warm, sunny conditions for the best flowering.\nThe desert rose color scheme palette has 6 colors which are munsell red (#ed0e40), sasquatch socks (#f83c77), hot pink (#f76bb8), light hot pink (#ffb6f0), magnolia (#faedfc) and palm leaf (#749854).\nDesert rose flower colors. Logically, they appear in areas like the sahara or the namib desert. Download desert rose flower stock photos. Salal, pink hydrangea, pink snapdragons, dark pink button mums, light pink spider mums, yellow daisies, yellow roses, pink wax flower.\nWhite flowers are as pure and clean as a fresh snowfall. Flower colors range from red to pink to white. Genuine desert rose plantas rare adenium obesum flower plants 4 pcs bonsai floresling air purification home garden.\nLow water needs, medium water needs. 8 black and white desert rose seeds adenium obesum exotic tropical flower seed flowers bloom. The adenium obesum, more commonly known as a desert rose, is a vibrant, beautiful perennial succulent plant that bears bright red or pink flowers in summer, and is ideal for growing in areas prone to higher temperatures.\nPink, purple, red, variegated, white. Use white roses for a winter wedding, or calla lilies at any time of year. Native americans use natural latex as medicines, while the military in ww2 used the extracted oil for lubricant.\nProperties colors chakras elements planets parent property. Prickly poppy is like the extreme, desert version of rose. Desert rose usually drops leaves in wintertime but may continue to produce a few flowers (as in the picture below) if the weather is somewhat mild.\n8 double red and yellow desert rose seeds adenium obesum exotic tropical flower seed flowers bloom. White daisies are sweet in springtime, while white chrysanthemums and orchids can be used all year round. This color combination was created by user color man.\nThey are from the western sahara desert of southwestern morocco. Download this desert rose adenium flower droughtresistant flowers outdoor flower the rose of the desert pink flowers flowering throughout the year no smell but beautiful colors and a unique shrub photo now. The flower has bright colors, from white to yellow.\nIts flowers are slightly pointed at the terminal end of each petal, making it a beautiful specimen when in full bloom. Desert rose is not meant for human or animal consumption. In the garden, choose a sunny location that has some protection from noonday sun, as this can scorch the foliage.\nThe desert rose is also known as sand rose or rose de sable. Saved by jacqueline phipps desert rose types of flowers pastels succulents seeds deserts roses gardening bright Download and use 10,000+ rose flower stock photos for free.\nAffordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Usually colorless, but also in white, yellowish, reddish to flesh red and gray to black. Green roses represent harmony, opulence and fertility.\nThis encourages new growth and then flowers. Download desert rose tree stock photos. Desert rose selenite, also known as gypsum rose or sand rose, is a type of selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand.\nThe desert rose color is determined by the color It belongs to the genera apocynaceae, which is native to africa, the middle east, and madagascar. And they come in different colors:\nHowever, the leaves and stem have sharp, thick thorns. These beautiful, bizarrely looking “desert flowers” made of gypsum (chemical calcium sulfate) are also called sand rose. For more flowers, cut off the tips of the branches once during warm months of the year.\nAffordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Adenium plant flowers come in many different shade of white, reds, pink, yellow, burgundy almost black and mixtures of these colors. Mixed color desert rose seeds to grow | 10 seeds | adenium obesum,10 seeds to grow.\nThese desert roses are gypsum crystals that grow from mineral rich ground water beneath the surface of the desert sand. It has a beautiful flower that stands on a single stem. If well taken care of, this plant can grow up to six feet tall, and can take up to eight to ten feet of space on the ground.\nDesert rose succulents like bright light, so a southern window exposure provides enough sun for the plants to flourish and bloom. Cylinder vase, purple craft wire, foliage: Flowered desert rose in red/white or ylw./red r71931.\nDesert roses come in a variety of colors from subtle pastels to bold and bright and flower types from single to triple. Flowers and colors may be different depending on availability. Sand becomes embedded in selenite blades, while additions of water overtime help form the signature “rosette” formation.\nIf you look at various adenium plant selling sites you will notice a wide range of names and colors. Like the lavender rose these colors are seen in spring and can represent rebirth and tranquility. All parts of this plant are considered poisonous.\nAs a gift, green roses symbolize best wishes for a prosperous new life or wishes for the recovery of good health. This is the perfect houseplant for those of us that aren’t so perfect!", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "As part of the move HSBC wanted to create a new culture and workspace identity with smart building technology, ensuring technology was seamlessly integrated. It was also important to use the principles of the WELL Building Standard, to ensure the building supported staff health and well-being.\nHSBC wanted to create an inspiring work environment based on the city of Sheffield and its surrounding area. Dialling up the culture of Sheffield and blending this with HSBC’s values was key to create a building people are proud of. Design cues were taken from the local landscape, artists, history, charities and communities.\nGrosvenor House became HSBC‘s new Global IT Hub, occupying 140,000sqft of workspace spanning 7 floors and represents the first occupation of the Heart of the City 2 regeneration of Sheffield City Centre.\nDesigned by Axis Architecture and procured by Insightful Environments, the space design blurs the lines between the external and internal spaces using natural materials, green walls and organic forms.\nThe building design has been enriched by the city’s heritage, creativity and pride and has a unique identity within the global HSBC portfolio whilst providing a space which supports the future of the bank.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This residence, located in the Peninsula Papagayo luxury resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, was penned by its owner to have an “Earthy Contemporary” architectural style. The home was designed in a lot overlooking the sixteenth hole of the Four Seasons Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course.\nThe design was thought to maximize the view to the golf course fairway down below, and to also take advantage of multiple existing trees around the home and give the home an exotic tree house feeling.\nWe used a combination of large glazed surfaces for transparency, exposed steel structure, with wood and natural stone accents, to achieve a modern design with a natural feeling. The design allows for enjoyment of living and enjoy outdoor areas.\nThe orientation of the house and the arrangement of the volumes was designed to provide natural shading from the afternoon sun, provided by the mass of the master bedroom structure above.\nThe outdoor spaces remain fresh and breezy every afternoon, as they are never hit by the blazing afternoon sun. The central social area consists of a double height space with tall windows of more than 6 meters high.\nIn a similar fashion, the completely glazed social area is protected from the sun by the mass of the second floor bedrooms, helping to keep energy costs down by reducing to a minimum the solar gain in these glazed areas.\nThis living space is therefore only exposed to the morning sun coming from the east, but the topography going uphill to the east combined with dense trees that were maintained on that side of the property provide natural shading as well.\nThe main level has social spaces both indoor and outdoor, that manages to stay cool and shaded at any time of day. This area is connected by a wooden cantilevered deck which surrounds the main social space, and also connects with the separate guest master bedroom.\nThe lot had an interesting topography with an elevated bluff higher than the road access where we located the main social structure, and then it sharply drops towards the golf course. We took these natural conditions and adapted to house by creating a steel structure raised above ground.\nThe whole house is supported on the large stone-clad columns, so that minimal earthwork was done to build the home. This strategy of the design and construction is environmentally friendly by doing minimal alteration to the natural land conditions.\nThe south end of the house consists of a three-levels structure, where the master bedroom is on the upper level. This was designed with as much glass as possible, achieving a spectacular tree house feeling around the treetops and view of the golf course below. Source and photos Courtesy of SARCO Architects.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Aoi reave reita arone !!xD\nmax george best bits.\nDance, dance, until I fall asleep, I dance\nCan someone be my Kim? :)\nRUKI : There’s that part in the music industry where you can become famous. But we’re not interested in that at all. We just want to play music.\nPoor panda! lol xD", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A trail system literally in the heart of Little Rock, Allsopp Park is surrounded by the charming Hillcrest neighborhood. Allsopp Park’s North Loop, much like the park itself, is completely separated from its southern counterpart. To get to the southern half of the park and the South Loop, take Beechwood St. This multi-use trail will often have runners and hikers so be vigilant. View this trail on MTBProject.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Parks & Trails > Hart Meadows Park\nHart Meadows Park is a 2.67-acre stretch of park along the Westside Regional Trail.\nLocated in the Sexton Mountain neighborhood, the park has a playground just north of SW Bridle Hills Drive, with swing set and a picnic bench. There are tennis courts located south of SW Rigert Road.\nVisitors can visit Burntwood Park, or head even further north to Mt. Williams. Trails also connect the park to Summercrest Park (and South Johnson Creek).\nFor those walking or biking the regional trail with kids, Hart Meadows Park is the perfect stop for a rest or snack.\nNearby sites: Satterberg Heights Park, Burntwood Park, Summercrest Park, Morrison Woods Natural Area, Carolwood Park", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Madison Square Park is a public square found at the north end of the Flatiron District in Manhattan, New York. Surrounded by several trendy neighbourhoods, and bordered by 5th avenue, the park has become a popular resting spot. Based upon this urban green space we introduce the Madison Shoe. The shoe is handmade in Portugal with the finest European materials. It contains classic brogue design but with a modern sleek sole. The Madison pairs well with denim, chinos, shorts and even is a great look with casual suits.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Starting your own vegetable garden is a great way to provide fresh food and health benefits for your family, and what a perk it is knowing it all came from your own backyard. It’s an economical, eco-friendly solution for putting healthy vegetables on your dinner table every day. So as a first-time gardener, your new vegetable garden will take some serious preparation and planning, but the end results will be a thriving garden you’ll enjoy for many years to come.\nAs a first-time veggie gardener, we recommend that you start small and plant a garden you can easily manage. Limit the size to 8 feet x 10 feet or smaller just to start. You can always expand your garden later after you gain a little growing experience. When you begin gardening, your hands, knees and back can get a workout, so don’t overdo it with a large garden that you won’t be able to maintain. Raised garden beds can make introductions to edible gardening easier by providing enclosed garden areas with controlled soil and drainage. You can also create higher beds to prevent back problems if you find that this may become an issue. If you don’t really have the spacing to allow these types of garden beds, opting for unique planters for each vegetable or even Tower Garden planters?can be a great alternative and in some cases, can add some personality to your backyard or patio.\nSelect a Location\nChoose a location that gets good sun throughout the day, and in cooler northern climates, opt for full sun if possible. Examine the soil to find out if it’s mostly clay, sand or a sandy loam, which is the best type of soil to have as a default before adding other soil nutrients. If your soil is predominantly clay or sand, you’ll need to add a good topsoil or compost for proper pH levels that provide nutrients like nitrogen, potash and potassium that your veggies will need in order to thrive. Add compost in the spring and in the fall for several seasons until your soil becomes richer.\nSelect Your Veggies\nStart with easy to grow veggies?that don’t take up much space such as zucchini squash, green beans, radishes, and if your space does in fact permit, various herbs and salad greens. Avoid corn that will overtake your garden quickly. Start tomatoes, peppers and herbs indoors from seed about six to eight weeks before planting time. Plant tender crops like squash, beans, tomatoes and watermelon after all frost danger has passed. When planting, follow the instructions on seed packets for proper spacing, planting depth and recommended soil type and be sure not to over water your plants and allow proper drainage.\nIf you’re not growing organically, a 15-15-15 or 20-20-20 fertilizer will provide good nutrients with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium that’s needed for growth. Use a granular fertilizer several days before planting and work it into the topsoil. Use a water soluble fertilizer every two or three weeks after your plants emerge.\nWatch for insects in your new garden. If you see evidence of crop damage,?identify the insect?causing damage as soon as possible and choose?eco-friendly pest control.?Proper spacing, weeding and fertilizing will help prevent disease?and insect infestation without having to resort to harmful insecticides.\nFolks, what are your tips in starting a successful garden?\nAbout Humble Seed:\nHumble Seed?specializes in premium garden seed kits that are packaged and themed for convenience and ease. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality heirloom, non-GMO, non-hybrid, and organic seed varieties to those who choose to start from seed. We’re also proud to say we have taken the?Safe Seed Pledge!!\nDoes starting your first garden seem too overwhelming or you simply don’t have the space? The?Tower Garden?may be the answer for you! ?Passionate about gardening and healthy living, or looking to expand your current health-based business? Consider becoming a Tower Garden distributor! Email info@humbleseed for more information or message us on?Facebook.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Bowers And Wilkins Px Firmware Update, Menier V Hooper's Telegraph Works Ltd 1874, Fast And Furious Eclipse Engine Bay, Caesar Dressing Calories Per Tbsp, Howlin' Wolf Back Door Man Bass Tab, Symbol-based Machine Learning Ppt, \" /> Bowers And Wilkins Px Firmware Update, Menier V Hooper's Telegraph Works Ltd 1874, Fast And Furious Eclipse Engine Bay, Caesar Dressing Calories Per Tbsp, Howlin' Wolf Back Door Man Bass Tab, Symbol-based Machine Learning Ppt, \" />Bowers And Wilkins Px Firmware Update, Menier V Hooper's Telegraph Works Ltd 1874, Fast And Furious Eclipse Engine Bay, Caesar Dressing Calories Per Tbsp, Howlin' Wolf Back Door Man Bass Tab, Symbol-based Machine Learning Ppt, \" />\nIt bears dainty, heart-shaped glossy foliage and is perfect for a partial shade location. There are plenty of vines for zone 8 from which to choose, many with specialized adaptability to any lighting condition. Nothing says you cannot combine flower colors in unique ways, but you may want to avoid odd clashes, such as placing soft pink flowers next to red-orange. Type Tender perennial (usually grown as an annual) Blooms Golden-yellow, white, canary-yellow or orange (also rose, salmon, white and blue) with brown-maroon centers in summer to fall Light Full sun to part shade Soil Moist, well-drained Size 3 to 8 ft. tall, spreading Hardiness Cold-hardy in USDA zones ⦠Tropical perennial vine, zone 9-11 . This vine grows as long as 50 feet, bearing long, pointed, waxy green leaves. Perennial Tickseed. Feb 15, 2016 - Explore Tina Kenville's board \"Back Yard - Zone 7B - Zone 8 tolerant plants\" on Pinterest. Ornamental grasses are common zone 8 perennials. Letâs take a look at 10 of the best climbing perennials that Iâve discovered can make any garden look fantastic. If you are interested in ferns, ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) is a beauty, often growing taller than an average gardener. Reply to anushka 6 months ago USDA Zones 6-9. This vine thrives in Zones 4-8. Rekha A 9a Houston area. Herbaceous perennials live for three or more seasons. Grows 15â² â 20â² high. Climbing hydrangea; Perennial sweet pea; Golden hops; Bougainvillea; Trumpet vine; Zone 8 Evergreen Vines. Once you have your location, consider the amount of light the area receives daily, how much maintenance you want to do, whether you want an evergreen or a gentle flowering vine and many more decisions. Deer resistant and sun loving, Cherries Jubilee Achillea grows in zones 5 to 8. Hardy geraniums are common zone 8 perennial plants, and one of the loveliest is Rozanne (Geranium âRozanneâ) with its deeply cut leaves and generous waves of blue flowers. Climbing Plants Perennials Plants Vines Bees Jubilee Clematis (Clematis âBees Jubileeâ) This large-flowered clematis unfurls blooms with mauve-pink petals striped in deeper pink. Vigna unguiculata ssp sesquipedalis. Lorraine and her husband Robert are the owners of Plant Paradise Country Gardens⢠a botanical ⦠Honeysuckle and Trumpet Vine are wonderful flowering vines that will beautify your garden and keep your neighborhood hummingbirds well fed and happy. I have to watch out for scale in the dry summer months but outside of that, they flower virtually year round in zone 9, and are vigorous multi-branching, 4-8' shrubs. See more ideas about Plants, Planting flowers, Flower garden. Blue Dawn flower (Ipomoea indica) is a perennial vine in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 9. Here is a listing of flowering and evergreen vines that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8a and/or 8b, where winter temperatures can go down to as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit in winter. Hi Everyone, New to gardening, just bought a house. ... My USDA zone is 9b / 10a on SE coast of Florida USA. Here are 15 of the most popular perennials that grow in zone 8. This vine is hardy in U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8. Consider shrub-size Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’) as one of your zone 8 perennial plants. We also offer gardening advice and how-to information to gardeners throughout the United States. Your vine solution doesn’t need to be nearly as tenacious or invasive. It's all easy with our selection of magnificent vines. Try training them over a pergola or up over the roof of a garden shed. Late spring: Basket plant. In addition to offering year-round color, flowering vines can be used to screen a view, shade a private spot in a garden and add beauty to a post or arbor. Climbing Hydrangea is an exceptional vine for both its foliage and flowering qualities. Perennial tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata) or lance-leaved coreopsis thrives in the poorest of soil, provided it drains well. In fact, gardeners in northern climates often have to treat certain perennial vines as annuals. From March to May, showy red and yellow trumpet-shaped blossoms 2 inches in length emerge. Flowering Vines For Shade (9 of the Best Perennial Shade Vines That Wonât Take Over Your Garden) Updated: August 15, 2020 by Wanda Simone . Tropical Vine. Evergreen plants brighten the landscape even in the doldrums of winter. It is a low-maintenance, fast-growing plant when planted in hardiness zones 3-8. Flowering zone 8 vines can provide long season blooms with swaths of jewel, pastel or even fruit tones. Chinese wisteria and Japanese wisteria, related plants, are other climbers, suitable for zones 5-9. A tall order indeed, Flowering, Perennial, and a Vine!! White flowers appear in May, followed by gooseberry-like fruit. These flowering vines for ⦠When you start growing perennials in zone 8, don’t neglect herbs. Climbers need to self-support and usually attach to the wall or structure up which they are growing. Daisies are also common zone 8 perennials, like cherry ox-eye daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum). Plant any of these on a sturdy framework, or get creative and let them scramble over rocks, down slopes, or cascade over a wall. Growing vines in zone 8 that are not climbers will require your assistance going vertical. By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist. Achillea Agapanthus Agastaches Alliums ... Perennial Vines for Your Garden. A large number of vines prefer full-sun conditions, but some attractive flowering and foliage vines ⦠Carolina jessamine is a woody perennial vine that forms a cascade of dark green leaves and, in spring, bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance. Blue crown passion flowers feature exotic fragrant flowers from early summer to early fall. Screen an area. Like clockwork, perennial flowers and plants pop up every blooming season with fresh buds, refreshed colors, and bold aromas. Add pink autumn sage (Salvia greggii) for its pink flowers and evergreen shrubbery, and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) with its familiar needle-like foliage. Need to hide your neighborâs shed or soften the lines of a fence or trellis? Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' Deciduous shrub or vine. For great blossoms, consider planting lilies as perennials for zone 8. Here are two combinations (plus a few neutrals) to consider: If you are planning to buy a shrub, perennial or tree, you need to make sure that this new plant will tolerate year-round conditions in your area. Not all plants are considered climbing zone 8 vines. Popular cultivars of phlox include Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise,’ with its deep blue flowers maturing to purple. Common morning glory Ipomoea purpurea. Be still my heart. Prune as needed to control or direct growth. Zone 8 also sees high temperatures during the summer. 15 Summer Flowering Vines and Climbers. See some of our favorites for color through the seasons. Most clematis are hardy to zone 3, making them a beautiful and resilient vine for difficult climates. Buy It: Climbing Hardy Passionflower Vine⦠The upright tresses of rosy pink flowers are long-blooming, flowering during the summer months. | Zones: 8 Perennial Vines. Ornamental and Flowering Perennial Vines Listed below are samples of the varieties that we carry. Vinca minor is hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant zone 4. Sun Perennials for Zone 8 Explore our brand new lineup of sun perennials for zone 8 for the hardiest and top performing flowering plants for every sun-kissed spot in your garden. Romantic flowering vines and their sweet scents. If you want ornamental leaves more than flowers, you aren’t alone. Tropical vine, zone 10-11: Year-round: Antigonon, Coral vine. Tendrils are long, curling structures that some vines use to wrap around a trellis or fence as they grow. USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8; Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade With slender stems and bright yellow-orange blossoms, tickseed is a low-maintenance, sun-lover ⦠This perennial vine has one of the more unusual blooms, named for the resemblance to a curvy, old-fashioned pipe. Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata): One of the most popular of all climbing vines. Perennials For Zone 8 make Good Border Plants. If flowering perennials are more your thing, then the following plants may be suitable for you: Hardy geraniums are common zone 8 perennial plants, and one of the loveliest is Rozanne (Geranium ‘Rozanne’) with its deeply cut leaves and generous waves of blue flowers. 2. While the southwest areas have dry summers, the southeast regions experience humid summer weather. While my love is endearing, I am occasionally heartbroken when the odd deep freeze in my zone 8b Austin steals my dear bulbine away.Bulbine Live Plants, avail⦠Perennial. Here are some of my favorite perennial vines for Zone 5 & 6 gardens: 1. Vines with Tendrils. Year-round: Asparagus Bean, yardlong bean. Many gardeners have summer flings with annuals, but if you prefer longer relationships with your garden plants, pick perennials. 16. zone 7-8 (20) zone 9-10 (13) Perennials View all Perennials. Test Garden Tip: Like Dutchman's pipe, this plant is a host plant for some butterflies. By definition, perennials are plants ⦠Plant five feet apart Zone 4â8 full sun to part shade It grows in any fertile, well-drained soil, in sun or semi-shade, and we promise the hummingbirds will find it. 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Be prepared to be wowed by the excellent variety in flower color, form and height. This hardy, twining vine prefers moist, loamy soil and full to partial sun. Perennial tickseed self-sows, enabling it to naturalize with vigor. 13. Varieties of perennial vines look their best at different points throughout the growing season, and some are a little more tolerant to cold weather than others. If you are thinking of growing perennials in zone 8, you’ll have lots to choose from. The kiwi vine has small white flowers in the spring but thatâs not why most people grow it. Evergreen native vine bears tubular yellow flowers for four to six weeks starting in late winter/early spring. Zone 8 also sees high temperatures during the summer. Please stop by and see our full selection for yourself! It comes in a female and male version (youâll need both if you actually want to grow fruit). It appreciates room to spread out, and you may find it needs dividing after a couple of years. Another area could have orange, yellow and red flowering plants. Grows 15â² â 20â² high. 7 5 minutes read. From the honeysuckles to the passion flower, there's a wide selection for all garden situations. Chocolate Vine Some vines should never have passed North American shores. Kate Karam | June 3, 2016. Blooms white with showy berries in the fall. Zones: 3 to 8. Type Tender perennial (usually grown as an annual) Blooms Golden-yellow, white, canary-yellow or orange (also rose, salmon, white and blue) with brown-maroon centers in summer to fall Light Full sun to part shade Soil Moist, well-drained Size 3 to 8 ft. tall, spreading Hardiness Cold-hardy in USDA zones 10 to 11 Reply. The long, arching grass blades are pale green with a touch of bronze. Various flowers thrive in Zone 8 during the winter months. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an herb that grows in ⦠One of the most notable is the dwarf wild columbine âLittle Lanternsâ a shorter version of the 3-foot-tall native wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis, Zones 3â8). Or try phlox. These climbing plants are surprisingly versatile and can add color and fragrance to landscaping ideas around all kinds of garden spaces â from outdoor seating areas , front porches , and pools to garden pergolas, trellises, fences, and ⦠No matter what your landscape goal, vines are a quick and easy solution. Most varieties of blanket flowers offer excellent hardiness and non-stop blooms that attract pollinators. Home/Plants/Food Plants - Perennial/ 10 Edible Perennial Vines for Vertical Gardening. Some vines are annual, so they last one season. Possible spreader in warm zones. HGTV Gardens offers a gallery of lovely perennial vines, great for decorating arbors or hiding an unsightly chain link fence. Sun-loving perennials arenât the only ones with smallish counterparts; shady perennials have their fair share, too. I live in zone 5 (northern VA) and desperate for a non-invasive, fragrant perennial flowering vines? Zone 8 plants need to be both. In light shade, it produces leaves that are a spectacular pink, white and green combination. Zones: Annual, perennial in zones 9-11 or areas over 45 F Height/Spread: 6 to 10 feet tall, 3 to 6 feet wide Exposure: Full sun Bloom Time: June to October; year-round in tropics Color: Purple flower with white throat Trumpet-shaped purple flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon, which is what gives morning glories their common name. Semi-evergreen, you will want to prune out flowered wood of âJohn Claytonâ after flowering. Clematis that flower on new wood offer easy pruning â cut vines ⦠The whole backyard (well, it is a small backyard), is shaded to varying degrees. $19.95. American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens): This is a hardy native plant with a twining habit. Buy your favorite type of flowers that will grow as beautiful vines and climbers in your garden. Hydrangea Vine. 1. Like the Japanese kudzu vine, which has taken over much of the wild regions of the southern landscape. Fixer to Fabulous ... 13 Flowering Vines for Year-Round Color 13 Photos. For border plants, some things to consider are whether you want non-flowering or flowering shrubs and whether you want a great border or a low-growing border. If you aren't sure about your hardiness zone, click on the link under the search box that says FIND HARDINESS ZONE, and enter your zip code. Perennials are plants with a life cycle longer than one growing season. If you are trying to find a plant that will give you a lot of vertical foliage, the climbing hydrangea vine can grow to be 50 feet in height. 15 years ago. Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) 17. Sun Exposure: Partial shade. Vines for Zone 5 are popular for the way they suppress weed growth and cover the ground. In fact, gardeners in northern climates often have to treat certain perennial vines as annuals. Various flowers thrive in Zone 8 during the winter months. They provide color, texture, height, and often fragrance. Climbing fig is in the class of self-supporting climbing zone 8 plants. Perennial vines are a permanent fixture in a garden, returning spring after spring to cascade down fences, hide less-than-perfect structures or just present a point of interest in the garden. Sow seeds or plants in early spring in zones 4 to 9. Since 1950 we have been providing a wide range of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, vines, amaryllis, gardening tools & supplies, and gifts for gardeners. See some of our favorites for color through the seasons. Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! If you start growing perennials in zone 8, you’ll have to decide whether you are looking primarily for flowers or for foliage. But some have evergreen foliage that stays green through the winter. Zones: 6-8. Zone 8 evergreen vines have year-round appeal while those that lose leaves but flower in spring and summer herald the growing season. Buy It: Mesa Bright Bicolor Blanket Flower, $6.99, Walmart American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) is suitable for zones 4-8. 1 | âBlue Glowâ Globe Thistle (Echinops banaticus) Zones: 4 to 8 Kristine Lofgren (@kristinelofgren) Member #6870. ... Make sure you choose a perennial type that can withstand winters in your USDA Hardiness Zone (find yours here). An excellent background shrub might be the red or pink flowering cestrum. Like many perennial vines, jasmine plants benefit greatly from pruning after flowering. Colorful Climbers 12 Photos. Decorate a deck. Or try phlox . 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Vines and climbers festooned with masses of summery blooms add excitement, color, and a bit of untamed luxuriousness to vertical structures. 6. An excellent cut flower for bouquets or for use in a dried floral arrangement. Come the dog days you may be hot, sticky, and over it, but by choosing perennials that are low-maintenance with long bloom seasons, your garden will still be happily flowering well into fall. Here are 12 perennial vines that do well in full sun. Perennial flowering plants Zone 8 full and partial shade. Or you could incorporate the silvery foliage of a Brunnera. Honeysuckle (Lonicera) are best planted where they receive a bit of afternoon shade in hotter climates. Size: To 3 feet tall. Login. Many evergreen plants also produce berries and create habitat for small animals and birds. 13 Stunning Passionflower Varieties 13 Photos. Trending HGTV Dream Home 2021. Create a cascade of color. Periwinkle has a big flush of blue, purple or white flowers in spring, followed by sporadic flowering throughout the rest of the season. Because of the way it covers the ground and its dense growth, Vinca Minor Vine is excellent for a lush green groundcover for gardens and areas where the goal is to suppress weed growth. 11 Easy-Growing Annual Vines 11 Photos. Here is a listing of flowering and evergreen vines that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8a and/or 8b, where winter temperatures can go down to as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit in winter. Of course, these 25 options are just a small subset of the many climbing plants and flowering vines that you might be able to consider growing in your garden. Zone 8 Shrubs & Vines In order to make shopping for your garden easier, we have gathered all of the shrubs & vines we offer for hardiness zone 8 here. Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! Poor Man's Ginseng is a perennial vine native to Asia. Lots of gardeners fall for lush greenery. Remember, perennial vines are lifetime choices and should be chosen carefully. While the southwest areas have dry summers, the southeast regions experience humid summer weather. Read on for a short list of common zone 8 perennial plants. Name: Gaillardia 'Kobold' Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil. Some good ones to try are: Evergreen plants brighten the landscape even in the doldrums of winter. Share Post. Clematis can be intimidating because of the different pruning ⦠Poor Man's Ginseng is also used as an herbal remedy asthma, lethargy, and cough among other ailments . The 10 to 15 feet high vines are usually grown for the thick cover of heart-shaped leavesâperfect to provide shade or privacy. For foliage plants, consider ornamental grass and ferns as perennials for zone 8. Zone 8 Plants. Asiatic lilies (Lilium spp) offer an extended bloom and exquisite fragrance. Fall color is best when this vine receives ample sunshine, so if you are growing it in the shade, you need to be content with its summer look. Jonathon Engels Send an email May 6, 2016. Size: Climbs to 8 feet. Share Post. 28 Best Perennials for a Cutting Flower Garden â Achillea Cherries Jubilee. This perennial vine has one of the more unusual blooms, named for the resemblance to a curvy, old-fashioned pipe. Varieties of perennial vines look their best at different points throughout the growing season, and some are a little more tolerant to cold weather than others. Clematis (Clematis) Perennial. Their vertical glory can cover and transform even the ugliest perpendicular space. Cut the weakest and the oldest shoots. Summer-Fall: Banksia Rose. White Flower Farm is a family-owned mail-order nursery located in northwestern Connecticut. Also, always read the plant tag or description so you plant it in the right place. Yarrow. plants that bloom more after dead heading â Since Iâm planning to cut off the flowers, these perennials need to re-bloom after being dead-headedâ¦so I can create more bouquets. Around the yard's perimeter, you might choose tall shrubs -- in contrast, around a flower bed, you may select a low growing border plant. Vine climbs by ⦠X Close. The range of minimum average temperatures for zone 8 is between 10°F and 20°F or -12.2°C and -6.7°C. Allow the caterpillars to eat the foliage (plants quickly recover and grow back) and enjoy the butterflies weeks later. SKU #: S1579. Here are 12 perennial vines that do well in full sun. The area where it is planted must receive good drainage. Popular cultivars of phlox include Phlox paniculata âBlue Paradise,â with its deep blue flowers ⦠Black-Eyed Susans The lowest average winter temperature in Zone 8 ranges from 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Vines, vines, vines. It was used to stabilize soil, as cattle fodder and introduced as a shade ornamental in the southern region. Here are some of my favorite perennial vines for Zone 5 & 6 gardens: 1. American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens): This is a hardy native plant with a twining habit. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) is a climbing, woody, perennial, evergreen vine hardy in zones 6 to 9. This flower should be planted in a partially shaded area in neutral or slightly acidic soil.\nBowers And Wilkins Px Firmware Update, Menier V Hooper's Telegraph Works Ltd 1874, Fast And Furious Eclipse Engine Bay, Caesar Dressing Calories Per Tbsp, Howlin' Wolf Back Door Man Bass Tab, Symbol-based Machine Learning Ppt,", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Cornwall.ca — In celebration of Environment Week, the City of Cornwall is encouraging residents to take a greener approach to lawn care by practicing grasscycling.\nThe concept of grasscycling is simple – when cutting the grass, simply remove the bag from your lawnmower and leave the clippings on the lawn.\nThe clippings provide water and nutrients to the lawn as they decompose, making it easier to maintain a healthy lawn. It also cuts out the time and effort needed to bag the clippings and reduces the amount of waste that ends up in the City Landfill.\n“This is a simple way for residents to cut down on waste in an environmentally-friendly manner,” said Nicole Robertson, Solid Waste Supervisor. “We hope to see more residents adopt this practice. It’s good for their lawn and it will save them time.”\nThere are numerous other benefits to grasscycling. Grass clippings naturally fertilize the lawn, meaning less chemical fertilizer is needed. Going bagless and leaving clippings on the lawn also reduces the need for watering and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.\n“This is a great initiative,” said John Towndrow of Transition Cornwall+. “Grasscycling means fewer trips to the Landfill Site for collection trucks so less fuel is needed. It is better for the lawn, but if you must collect the clippings, it is best to compost them on site wherever you can.”\nThe City runs a special spring leaf and yard waste collection program until the end of May. After that, leaf and yard waste – including grass clippings – that are placed at the curb are picked up as part of the regular garbage collection.\nIn Cornwall, it’s estimated the average household sets out 1.5 bags of grass clippings per week during the spring and summer months. That adds up to 1,275 tonnes of grass.\n“This is an easy way for the community as a whole to increase our waste diversion efforts,” said Mrs. Robertson.\nFor those who prefer to bag their clippings and have them composted, leaf and yard waste bags can be dropped off free of charge throughout the year at the City Landfill. While there, residents are welcome to take some of the compost and mulch that is created at the Landfill from the leaf and yard waste collected throughout the year.\nThe Landfill Site is open to the public Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 7:30 am to 12 pm (with the exception of statutory holidays).", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This breathtaking remodel of a mid-century ranch home in Aspen, Colorado is the creative imagination of architects Rowland+Broughton Architecture and Urban Design, completed in 2008. Comprised of 3,600 square feet, there was no need for an addition to this home, only to work on enhancing the best features of the existing structure. To do so, the architects were able to re-use a good portion of the original walls and roof structure. The original flooring was torn out and replaced with more updated materials that further enhances the aesthetics of the overall design. The roofline was increased to incorporate clerestory windows as well as skylights, illuminating the main living areas as well as the master bedroom en-suite with natural light. An open plan layout was generated with the living and dining area as well as the kitchen by tearing down existing walls, creating an expansive and harmonious living space.\nThe living room is at the heart of the home, where the design team decided to maximize the use of this space by creating a wall of glass that can fold away to create a seamless connection between the interior and exterior living spaces. The backyard has a park-like feel with the way it was designed close amongst the trees and manicured lawn. There is also a rooftop terrace that creates additional space for the homeowners to entertain, relax and enjoy the magnificent mountain vistas in the distance.\nHave a look at some other incredible mid-century ranch style properties that have been showcased here on 1 Kindesign:\nWhat We Love: A clean lined, neutral interior color palette that is very soothing and comfortable and the amazing indoor-outdoor connection that this home exudes. —1 Kindesign readers, what do you think of this mid-century ranch style renovation? Is there anything that you think could have been done differently that would have had a better outcome or do you find this home perfect just the way it is?\nPhotos: Courtesy of Rowland+Broughton Architecture and Urban Design\nYOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE", "label": "No"}
{"text": "ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: Summer 2023\nWorking as a sub-contractor to Ciambro, RS Audley is performed the site work for the Greggs Falls Substation Rebuild in Goffstown, NH.\nThis project involves select demolition of existing appurtenances and installing new steel sheet pile bulkhead/cap outboard of the existing bulkhead. Internal steel wale and tieback extensions will be installed to tie into the existing tieback system.\nThis project developed the old Countryside Golf Course into the Countryside Estates Subdivision.\nBID AMOUNT: $7,187,695.28 – ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: SEPTEMBER 2021\nThis project widened 3.5-mile segment of Route 106 to improve highway safety and mobility.\nBID AMOUNT: $696,435.50 – ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: Fall 2021\nThis project involved removing and upgrading the deficient median guardrail with concrete barrier along I-93 in Hooksett between the toll plaza and the I-293 split.\nBID AMOUNT: $1,836,463.00 – ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: Summer 2021\nThis project will widen Route 3A and reconstruct the intersection with Dunklee Road. The project also realigns Dunklee Road and replaces the Dunklee Road bridge over Bow Bog Brook.\nBID AMOUNT: $62,296,391.29 – ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: SEPTEMBER 2020\nThis project constructed 6 bridges, widened 5 miles of interstate, reconstructed 5 interstate ramps, and re-aligned NH Route 102 and Pillsbury Street.\nBID AMOUNT: $13,451,513.85 – COMPLETED FALL 2019\nThis project reconstructs 2.1 miles of NH Route 9 and replaces the NH Route 9 bridge over Otter Brook. This job will also construct major slope treatments along Route 9 and Bridge Rehabilitation work on the Centre Street Bridge over Otter Brook.\nBID AMOUNT: $9,604,198.50 COMPLETED FALL 2019\nThis project reconfigures Taxiways ‘P’ and ‘U’ along with the removal of Taxiway ‘A1’. Included in the scope of work is excavation, embankment-in-place, removal of pipes and structures, drainage installation, subbase course construction, basecourse construction, HMA paving, airfield lighting and signage, utility relocations, pavement markings, pavement grooving, and construction of a 14,000 SF retaining wall.\nBID AMOUNT: $49,419,914.55 – COMPLETED: SPRING 2019\nThis project involves widening and reconstructing 8 miles of highway and 4 bridges between Exit 3 and Kendall Pond Road on I-93 in Windham/Derry, NH. This project also includes a soundwall and pedestrian box culvert beneath the interstate.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "RIAI Gold Medal Winner 1998-2000\n- Ranelagh Multi-Denominational School\nO'Donnell + Tuomey Architects\n- Award Year: 1998-2000\n- Location: Dublin\nThe architects succinctly resolved the parameters of both the programme and a restricted site in a conservation area to come up with a building whose elegant massing and interwoven series of indoor and outdoor spaces – hollowed out within a shell of recycled brickwork – go far beyond the requirements of the brief.\nThe interpretation of what a ‘standard’ eight-classroom school can be has produced a learning environment that clearly has an uplifting effect on both children and staff, and which has also developed into a vibrant community centre.\nClient and architect are currently planning an extension to this successful project.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Architect: Fabian Tan Architect\nLocation: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\nArea: 475 sqm\nPhotograph: Eiffel Chong\nThe brief was to transform a typical pitched roofed bungalow house into a modern contemporary home. The configuration of the bedrooms upstairs was retained, extended only to make the rooms larger. The major redesign focused on the ground floor with the disassembling of walls into open plan spaces.\nFrom the first site visit, the large umbrella trees in the garden left a deep impression. Inspired by this, the design of the family rooms would naturally face this green serene outward view. The common areas extend into the garden, in a U-shape manner; with the private rooms and kitchen placed on the other side of the house.\nThe umbrella trees pleasantly help shade the tropical sunlight into the double volume formal living room. A set of high revolving doors were specifically created, in order to maximise viewing angles. When closed, it provides a secured shaded screen with windows inside for ventilation, making it effectively a cool indoor living room. However, once opened, the room transforms into an unobstructed outdoor space. This circular form allows the flexibility for these swift obscuring of boundaries between the garden and the room.\nPast the staircase behind the formal living, is the wide open plan informal living, kitchen and dining. These spaces were designed intentionally in a white palette to allow natural light to emanate through the space. At the rear end of the house, an extended dining room provides an element of privacy from the neighbouring house. Also, it offers a longitudinal view towards the garden, trees and the defining circular living room.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Take inspiration from the fall landscape with burgundy, mustard and rich, russet reds. Sumptuous and opulent, create a look that is truly elegant. Available across the Nuvo and Craft Perfect ranges. Happy harvest!\nNuvo Shimmer Powders are a unique combination of shimmering mica powder and a vibrant dry pigment. Lightly tap the powder over your desired surface, use the Light Mist Spray Bottle to add water and then watch the color infuse. You can also mix the powder straight with water and brush to produce a sparkling metallic water-based paint. Create beautiful backgrounds, unique textures and marble effects with dazzling color combinations.\nThe powders are available in four bold block colors and four multi-colors. Use the block colors for a simple color effect or use combinations to create your own unique hues. The multi-colors disperse into a vivid rainbow, and they can be mixed with water to create a solid metallic color.\n✓ Available in four block colors and four multi-colors\n✓ Contain Mica to give a metallic finish\n✓ Beautiful Rainbow effect\n✓ Can be mixed with water to create metallic paints\n✓ Unique bottle with a precision nib", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Land management involves clearing wooded areas to create usable land for agriculture, building projects, or other industrial purposes. However, with environmental concerns rising, the methods used to clear these areas have come under more scrutiny.\nGenerally speaking, land clearing comes with many complex concerns. The machinery required, labor costs, and additional expenses can make large land-clearing projects daunting.\nForestry mulching allows you to manage vegetation and tree growth in wooded areas without exorbitant costs or devastating ecological impacts. Forestry mulching can benefit these areas and leaves the soil structure intact even during land clearing.\nTo learn more about whether forestry mulching is worth it, call land-clearing experts from Bear Claw Land Services. Our expert land-clearing technicians understand how to transform wooded areas into usable space while maintaining the integrity of the land. Call (970) 363-4837 to get a free quote today!\nHow Forestry Mulching Works\nForestry mulching is an alternative to vegetation management after a land-clearing project. While initial land-clearing efforts remove larger natural structures from an area, forestry mulching aims at eliminating small leafy plants and other vegetation.\nAlternative measures require multiple machines and higher costs for labor and operation. These might include anything from bulldozers, tree shears, excavators, and wood chippers. However, mulching uses a single machine to transform the remaining vegetation into a layer of mulch on the wooded area’s floor.\nAfter these processes, the mulched material lays on the area’s floor and provides various benefits. Thus, forestry mulching is one of the more effective methods of land management after a land-clearing project, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.\nThe Benefits of Forestry Mulching\nThere are many benefits from forestry mulching. From financial to ecological benefits, the following factors make forestry mulching one of the best land management methods:\n- Improves soil fertility: After land clearing, the remaining land may struggle to maintain nutrients and fertility. However, forestry mulching adds a layer of natural, native mulch to the area’s soil. These mulch pieces provide additional nutrients that become a natural fertilizer for the ground.\n- Quicker and more affordable: Alternative methods to land management include multiple machines and higher labor needs. These requirements make other processes more expensive. Because of the single-machine conditions of forestry mulching, this land management practice is far more affordable and efficient.\n- Possible on any terrain in any weather: Steep slopes and snowy weather can combine to make land management impossible. For methods that require many machines and workers, these conditions could eliminate the ability to clear land. Conversely, forestry mulching offers the ability to clear land regardless of terrain or weather.\n- Reduces the risk of wildfires: These methods eliminate living and dead vegetation from an area’s floor, reducing the possibility of wildfires that can run rampant and destroy the site.\n- Improves the land’s aesthetic: Dead vegetation and leftover forests can damage the look and aesthetic of any recently cleared area. Since mulching eliminates these remnants, it can significantly improve a land’s aesthetic.\n- Reduces soil erosion: Soil erosion risks increase after land management removes root structures and other essential soil anchors. However, forestry mulching leaves these features intact, allowing them to act as an erosion barrier to reduce this outcome.\n- Attempts to maintain habitats: Pheasants, doves, elk, deer, and other woodland creatures rely on vegetation and soil nutrients to survive. These methods support the wooded area and attempt to maintain habitats for these animals.\n- Reduces pest populations: Pests in natural areas thrive on old vegetation and leave behind remnants of a cleared area. Forestry mulching removes overgrowth that allows fleas, ticks, and other pests to thrive.\nForestry Mulching vs. Alternatives\nFor many reasons, forestry mulching provides a superior method of land management to many other alternatives. First, these services are more affordable than other methods. With average costs of around $150 to $250 per hour, the $1,500 a day cost of forestry mulching is sometimes two or three times less than other alternatives.\nWith decreased machinery, labor, and land limitations, forestry mulching is a much more flexible land management strategy. Seasonal weather extremes can make other land management strategies impossible on days when snow, rain, or adverse terrain work against your chosen method. However, mulching is possible during any season on any terrain.\nFinally, forestry mulching is one of the only land management strategies that attempt to maintain some of the natural integrity of an area. Leaving soil structures and natural nutrients intact reduces the ecological impact.\nHow to Decide If Forestry Mulching Is Right for You\nForestry mulching could be suitable for many reasons. First, if your land features a challenging slope or terrain, this method will be easier than the alternatives.\nIf natural features or animal habitats thrive in your area, consider the ecological benefits of choosing forestry mulching over other land management strategies. Finally, if cost or time concerns are pressing for your land management needs, forestry mulching may be your best option.\nOur Commitment to Transparent Pricing\nAt Bear Claw Land Services, we want you to receive the highest quality land management. While there can be high costs associated with such work, we commit to providing the most accurate, transparent price. You’ll know what you’re getting upfront when you choose Bear Claw Land Services for land management projects.\nHire Forestry Mulching Professionals from Bear Claw Land Services\nFor more information about professional forestry mulching services in Winter Park, CO, call (970) 363-4837 and request a free estimate from Bear Claw Land Services today!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A busy morning at the park which is looking wonderful just now. And we had unusual visitors – speckled wood butterflies!\nIt was a pretty good morning and lots was done in the park. The park is looking good and there are loads of flowers out but it did feel rather autumnal today.\nAll the rain has ensured good strong weeds in the park – but we can take it! Lots of helpers, with our volunteers’ age range today spanning 87 years. It was a grey morning but there are plenty bright flowers to cheer us up!\nHere are a few of today’s floral highlights at the park. Mind you, the wet weather has also been good for the weeds, which are certainly keeping us busy!\nA glorious morning at the park, a good turn-out of volunteers and lots of weeding and tidying done too!\nLots done on a busy morning – the park is looking fabulous, with so many flowers out.\nDull and damp but at least the rain didn’t come on properly until the afternoon. Lots done and the park looks lovely.\nLots of lovely flowers brightened up a miserable morning.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "With1 bathroom, living room, fireplace, kitchen,\nterrace with amazing views to the sea, pool and garden. Next to beach, restaurants, supermarkets and bus stop.\nQuite residential area, comfortable apartment where you are welcomed as a friend.\nYou are more than welcome\nPublic bus stop next to apartment", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Tatiara Flowering Gum\nThis piece is the original painted for the local Billboard Project, inspired by the local eucalyptus gum flowers from the Tatiara region. These iconic blooms are a rich and varied sight throughout the area which I wanted to highlight and draw attention to the delicate beauty along with the resilience which are characteristic of these trees.\nThe original is not for sale\nLimited Edition Prints are available", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Adessora outdoor wall light – a guarantee for stylish façade lighting\nThe clear glass on this unusual outdoor wall light catches the eye thanks to its rounded shape. Meanwhile, the antique brass wall mount also stands out as a result of its design. The light features corrosion protection against damage caused by seawater. As such, the Adessora outdoor wall light is also suitable for illuminating buildings in coastal areas.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Tiles of different colors and shapes work together to create an elegant bathroom.\nThe pure-fun kids' bath features vibrant colors and shapes, including a circular wall mosaic, puzzle-piece floor tiles, green countertops and blue sinks.\nThe richly-colored glass of the sink lends a glamorous look to your bath.\nChoose complementary accessories designed to mirror the look of your fixtures and the overall style of your bath.\nThe gleaming architecture and elegant profiles of the suite fixtures are accented by the sculptural silhouettes of the faucet and accessories.\nThis bathroom offers a sense of timeless nostalgia for traditional versatility, and sets a tone both classical and sensible.\nClassic elements flow organically into each other to create a sleek and timeless style.\nHoned natural tiles, white marble vessel sink, and a brushed nickel one-handle high arc bathroom faucet adorn this elegantly natural bathroom.\nThis not-too-tiny 115-square-foot bathroom seems even larger thanks to a cohesive look and spacious shower in place of the typical bath.\nA soothing bathroom with blue and white marbled floors and toile-style wallpaper and fabric throughout.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "About Frogtown Park and Farm\nFrogtown Park and Farm is an urban farm and park in the Frogtown neighborhood. Visit the Frogtown Farm website for the latest events and activities.\nDemonstration Farm, Sledding Hill, Outdoor Kitchen, Playground, Bike Racks, Benches\nFrogtown Farm is one of the largest organic urban farms in the country. Located in the heart of the diverse and vibrant Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Frogtown Farm is a certified organic, urban demonstration farm that is a destination for those seeking learning, innovation, reflection, celebration, and authentic community.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Christmas Tree Vector Royalty Free. Download christmas tree vector stock vectors at the best vector graphic agency with millions of premium high quality royalty free stock vectors illustrations and cliparts at reasonable prices. The best selection of royalty free christmas tree vector art graphics and stock illustrations.\nRoyalty free christmas tree vectors gograph 800 810 1617. Choose from over a million free vectors clipart graphics vector art images design templates and illustrations created by artists worldwide. Royalty free christmas tree clip art.\nDownload 220 000 royalty free christmas tree vector images.\nDownload 14 666 christmas tree free vectors. Beautiful christmas tree illustration. Royalty free christmas tree clip art. Christmas tree vector 15 319 royalty free vector graphics and clipart matching christmas tree.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Bench Design, Outdoor Benches Cheap Modern Outdoor Bench Good Design Strong Good Fantastic: amazing outdoor benches cheap\nPublished at January 31st, 2018 14:35:40 PM by Valerie\nMarked as commercial outdoor benches area of interest with benches furniture topic as well as storage benches with seating topic plus outdoor metal benches topic also patio benches clearance topic as well as outdoor backless bench topic plus Bench Design, So don't forget to check out the main article in amazing outdoor benches cheap\n© 2018 mywebmkt.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Stihl RM 448 TC Petrol Lawnmower\nRobust petrol lawn mower with 46cm / 18\" cutting width for medium-sized lawns. Features a Briggs and Stratton 575 OHV engine. Central cutting height adjustment, foldable comfort handlebar with 2 height settings and easy access to the grass catcher box, with 1-speed drive for comfortable working. Includes easy opening 55-litre grass box with level indicator.\n- 46cm / 18\" cutting width\n- Petrol OHV engine\n- Self-propelled mower\n- Up to 1,200m2 (medium-sized lawn)\n- 5 year domestic warranty", "label": "No"}
{"text": "It is the fact that trees are quite often overlooked in the process of garden improvements, but working on trees gives a fantastic opportunity to enhance the beauty of your entire property or workplace.\nHaving healthy trees in your garden is very beneficial to your health as well as the environment around you, and can be responsible for making our world a better place.\nTo achieve that, it is very important to take care of your existing trees and ensure that they are always in a good condition. This is where T.Mackney & Sons Tree Services come in. We are here to help you obtain a great garden by taking care of your trees and make them be in the best shape possible.\nIt is very important to trim or prune trees regularly, as it is one of the essential parts of keeping your trees healthy and live long. But doing all the work on your trees can be quite time-consuming and even dangerous especially if you want to trim or remove big trees. That is why we are here to get all the tree related jobs done for you.\nWould you like tree trimming or pruning done by an experienced tree service company in Blacktown? If so, simply give us a call on 0418 444 386 or send us your message by filling out the quick enquiry form here.\nCRANE TREE REMOVAL, TREE LOPPING, HEDGE TRIMMING, STUMP GRINDING SERVICES, MULCH SERVICES, TREE PRUNING", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Poppy-like bright yellow flowers with four petals.\n|Season Bloom||April - June|\n|Habitat||Part shade to full shade, medium to wet soil|\n|Leaf Description||Blue-green pinnately lobed foliage is silvery below. Stems contain a bright yellow sap which was formerly used as a dye by Native Americans.|\n|Light Source||Shade, Partial Shade|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A colourful addition to lawns and wildflower meadows, with attractive pinkish red flowers borne over a long season. Low growing and patch-forming with v-shaped, white markings on each leaflet.\nWe should all be planting more wildflowers - they not only look beautiful, but are invaluable for attracting beneficial insects to our gardens. Easy to grow, they'll naturally self-seed, providing colour for many years to come.\nPlant Class: Hardy Annual (HA)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "|Tree cutting permit az, Anna TX|\n|Spectracide stump remover walmart, Sun City AZ|\n|Kennards stump grinder small, Winston GA|\n|Djs tree removal, Amenia NY|\n|When do i cut back blueberry bushes, Bodega Bay CA|\n|Cost to clear one acre of trees, Chanhassen MN|\nHe will also advise you on what treatment the tree needs if it is.\nThere are a few reasons for lime blossoms falling off tree or lime tree dropping fruit. Listed below are some of the most common: Natural thinning – Lime tree fruit drop or blossom drop can be completely normal. Many times, a tree may produce more blossoms and fruit than it can support.\nThe lime tree will abort some of the blossoms or fruit Missing: Cleburne TX. May 27, Hi, Big Jim here: I have a potted lime tree on my porch here in Tampa, FL. The blossoms keep coming left and right, 50 at a time. However, after a few weeks of growth, the limes just fall off. Other than the occasional mealybug, no noticeable pests or diseases. I may have been underwateri. Why are my baby limes falling off? Uneven watering – While lime tree fruit drop is normal most of the time, there are a few problems that may cause lime tree blossoms or fruit to fall.\nOne of these is uneven watering. pH imbalance – Lime tree blossoms can also fall from the tree due to the soil being too alkaline or shrubdigging.clubg: Cleburne TX. Lime Tree: Shoots around base of tree. 3. LAWN/TREE: Too much lime for pine trees? 4. Baby limes falling off. 5. Pacific Tree Farm & Kaffir Lime Trees. 6. Key Lime Tree.\n7. Lime or Lemon Trees? 8. Scale Insect on Lime tree. 9. Mexican lime trees. Help for lime tree. I would like to clone my lemon and lime shrubdigging.club Lime tree Missing: Cleburne TX.\nBaby Lemons Fall Off. Description of your first forum. 11 post Page:1 of 1. Baby Lemons Fall Off. > >fall off before long, never getting even close to full size.\nWhat Fruit falls off if more is started than the tree can support. Other causes of fruit-drop include improper watering (too much or too little), poor drainage, lack of Missing: Cleburne TX.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "How To Care For Your Lawn\nDuring spring and summer, your water use can jump by 30 to 40 per cent because of outdoor watering activities.\nSave money on your water bills while still having a pristine lawn by following these lawn care tips. You can also check out our watering guides:\nLawn care topics\nWhat Happens If I Cut My Grass Too Short\nKnown as scalping, when you cut off more than one-third of the grasss height, your lawn could go into a state of physiological shock, resulting in brown or bare spots. Why? When you cut grass too short, you are depleting your lawn of essential energy reserves which can weaken or kill the turf. If its too late and the damage is done, dont think you can fix everything with a quick dose of fertilizer. Applying fertilizer will only make matters worse, possibly burning the already vulnerable grass.\nSpring is an important time of year for lawn care and landscaping. The calendar tells us that spring begins on March 21st but if you live in Columbus, Ohio, you know this may not be the case. This article outlined various ways to treat your yard in spring and the importance of timing lawn treatments just right. If you have questions, contact Five Seasons Landscape Management, your local commercial lawn care provider.\nDont Wait Too Long To Mow The Lawn\nFinally, it may seem early, but in most parts of Pennsylvania, grass will be ready for its first trim sometime in April. We recommend that grass be mowed once it reaches about 3 inches in height. By mowing the new green blades when they get to this point, you will prevent the grass from getting overgrown and stimulate continual growth.\nRecommended Reading: Best Push Mower For Steep Hills\nA Seasonal Lawn Care Schedule Helps You Plan What To Do And When To Do It Let’s Take A Quick Trip Around The Calendar And See What Needs To Be Done\nWorking from home has given some people much more time to work on lawns and gardens. If youre a proud do-it-yourselfer and lawn enthusiast, it can be easy to ruminate about ways to make your turf look better, no matter what month it is. As you contemplate lawn care, consider a yard maintenance schedule to keep yourself on track.\nNote: This schedule follows recommended lawn care practices for Northern lawns consisting of cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue and perennial ryegrass. The actual timing of these tasks will vary by a few days or even weeks with an early or late arrival of spring weather.\nOn This Page\nMowing And Lawn Care Tips\nBefore mowing in spring, inspect your lawn mower and perform any necessary maintenance, such as changing the oil or spark plugs. Make sure your lawn mower blade is sharp to guarantee a clean cut. Be safe, and always remove the spark plugs before doing any work on your lawn mower.\n- Start mowing when the ground is dry enough and grass is long enough to require cutting. Avoid mowing too low: Grass cut too short allows sunlight to reach the soil and encourages weed seeds to germinate.\n- Consider setting the mowing height high enough to remove only the top one-third of the grass blades. Longer grass blades encourage deeper, healthier roots, but may require mowing more frequently.\n- Check your mowers manual to see if it has a recommended setting for your specific type of grass.\n- Consider lawn mowing early in the evening, when the temperatures are usually cooler and any fog or dew has dried. Dont mow when its raining or just after a rain, as the mower will not cut your lawn evenly and may become clogged with clumps of wet grass.\n- Vary the pattern each time you mow. This helps prevent ruts from forming and keeps the grass from always bending in the same direction.\n- Mowing should be done when your grass needs it, not on a set schedule. Grass usually needs to be mowed more often in the spring and early summer than at the end of the growing season.\nTip: Make sure your lawnmower’s tank is empty of gas at the end of mowing season so you can start the next cutting season with a fresh tank.\nYou May Like: How Long After Trugreen Treatment Can I Mow\nFamily Or Utility Lawns\nFor a normal family or utility lawn, you want to try and keep it to around 5mm deep. Any low spots will naturally get more but its really important that you dont smother the grass.\nA good rule of thumb is to keep at least 75% of the grass leaf exposed, otherwise, you risk killing it.\nIf your lawn is full of peaks and troughs you might find that this doesnt level it completely the first time around. In this case, youll need to top dress more than once over the course of a few seasons.\nIf you only add 5mm of topsoil at a time you should be able to top dress twice in the spring and once in the autumn. At this point, your lawn should be much more level and full of nutrients.\n5mm in topsoil equates to 4-5kg per square meter of lawn. To work out how much topsoil you need, simply multiply your lawns square meterage by the weight in soil per square meter.\nSo lets say your lawn is 50 square meters.\n50 x 5 = 250kg.\nGive It Nutrients To Grow In The Spring\nPlants go dormant in Pennsylvanias winter climate, so fertilizer isnt necessary during the coldest months. This is true even for cool season grasses. But you can help your lawn recover from the harsh weather with fertilizer treatment first thing in the spring. After aerating, as soon as the snow melts and outside temperatures reach an average of 55°, give your grass a healthy snack to energize growth for the spring. Lawn fertilizer is a special mix of nutrients that the roots absorb. Then, the plant stores or uses it as food over time. If you use a spreader, fertilizing can be a quick and easy way to care for the lawn.\nRead Also: How Much Lime To Put On Lawn\nWhen Should You Start Doing Spring Yardwork\nJust because we have a few warm days in March, or even February, doesnt mean you should pull on your gardening boots and grab your lawn tools. Make sure you wait until your lawn is mostly green before you go outside and start raking, aerating or mowing. On the other hand, dont wait until its too late in spring to apply a weed control product or plant grass seed. With spring lawn care, its all about timing.\nWhat Is Lawn Top Dressing And Why Should I Do It\nTop dressing is the process of spreading additional soil over the surface of your lawn. This would normally be a loam or a loam and sand mix, depending on the condition of your current soil.\nUnderstand that the material you add to the surface of the lawn will eventually become part of the root zone. As such, its important to choose a top dressing mix that will blend in with your soil over time .\nDon’t Miss: How To Fix Dead Patches In Lawn\nFertilizer For Spring Summer And Fall: What To Apply And When\nThe proud owners of lush, thick, green grass understand what it takes to get and keep an enviable lawn and fertilizer is their superpower. Knowing all there is to know about how and when to fertilize is their advantage. If you have just had your lawn replaced with thick lush new sod then you want to keep it that way.\nFertilizing your grass isn’t as elementary as sprinkling whatever you have in the shed on your lawn. Fertilizers all present with three numbers that tell us a lot about what’s in the bag. The first number indicates how much nitrogen can be found in a particular fertilizer. The second number represents levels of phosphorus and the third, potassium. Follow this schedule and treat your lawn on a seasonal basis.\nKeep in mind that there are other things you can do before it’s time to fertilize. In late May or early June, before the heat of the summer arrives, apply some slow release nitrogen. This will encourage the grass to rebuild.\nA good dose of nitrogen rich fertilizer will also arm your lawn. Fighting off the stresses of summer, traffic, disease, heat, and drought. Fertilizer is its defense. If you can’t stand to sit around and do nothing when the snow melts and the grass that emerges looks like its dead, consider an herbicide. However, herbicides can be harsh on grass, so ensure your herbicide contains a little fertilizer to help your lawn fight the negative effects herbicides can have on grass.\nHow Short Should I Cut My Grass\nSome people think that cutting their grass shorter is better because they wont have to mow as often. The problem is, cutting off more than one-third of the grasss height is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. In fact, the more often you mow, because you arent cutting much off, results in a thicker, healthier lawn.\nAlso Check: Hydroseeding Diy Kit\nHow To Mow Your Lawn In The Spring\nIt may surprise you that there’s more to grass cutting than cranking up the lawnmower and pushing it across the lawn. Both mowing height and frequency are important to the health of your grass.\nThough it may reduce the number of times you have to mow, cutting your grass short is harmful to your lawn in the long run. Mowing with a low blade height removes nutrients stored in leaf blades and exposes the soil to sunlight, allowing weeds to take hold more easily. Taller grass is better able to compete with weeds, thanks to a larger root system and a higher tolerance for heat. It also shades the ground, allowing the soil to retain water more effectively.\nGiven these benefits, it’s a good idea to cut your grass at the tallest height recommended for your grass type, which are as follows:\n- Common bermudagrass: 1-2 inches\n- Fescue: 2-3.5 inches\n- Kentucky bluegrass: 2-3.5 inches\n- St. Augustine: 2-4 inches\n- Zoysia: 0.5-1.5 inches\nMow your lawn often enough so that you’re only removing the top one-third of the blades. This places less stress on the grass, and the smaller clippings are able to decompose more easily. Avoid bagging these clippings this added organic matter is actually quite good for the soil.\nThere are more than 25 million acres of tended lawn in the United States .\nCan I Use A Pre\nNo. You need to decide between weeding and seeding for the season. Why? If you plant grass seed you cant apply a pre-emergent because, along with preventing weeds, it will also stop any new grass from growing. You can, however, fill in bare spots after applying pre-emergent, but you must wait 12 weeks for the weed treatment to run its course.\nDon’t Miss: Peat Moss Grass\nWater Deeply But Not Too Often\n- Too much watering can lead to poor growing conditions and disease problems.\n- Water only when your lawn needs it, usually no more than once a week when there is no rainfall.\n- Apply at least 2.5 cm of water. Put a tuna or pet food can on your lawn to measure how much you’ve watered. Stop watering when it’s full.\n- Consider the soil type and surface features. Grass growing on compacted, fine soil or on slopes needs lighter, more frequent watering.\nConsider The Ph Of Your Soil\nIdeally, youd choose a soil that is as close to the pH of the soil on your lawn as possible, or, something that will improve it.\nSo test your soil with a soil testing kit first.\npH ranges from 1 to 14 . Grass likes soil to be between ph 5.5 and 7.\nOrnamental grasses like bents and fescues prefer slightly more acidic soil while broader leaf grasses like ryegrasses and meadow grasses prefer a more neutral pH of around 6.5.\nYou May Like: How To Get Rid Of Moss In Your Lawn\nBe Wary Of Fertilizer Application Rates\nAcross the board, most fertilizer manufacturers are overzealous about their recommended dose and feeding schedule. Start light with half the recommended amount and rate of fertilizer. You can reapply if you don’t like the results. Over a season or two, you’ll get a clear sense of how much it takes to get a healthy lawn.\nA healthy lawn will be a relatively light shade of bright green. A lawn that is a deep, almost blackish green, has been very heavily fertilized. The dark green color comes from a lot of nitrogen-based fertilizer used on the lawn. It is highly likely that some of that fertilizer has run off into the streets, storm sewers, and has made its way into local streams and rivers.\nTop 5 Tips To Prepare Your Lawn For Spring\nThink of your garden as a blank canvas. Its a space where you get to paint whatever picture you want. Not sure where to start? Heres a tip the lawn!\nPreparation, preparation, preparation\nYes, its still Winter. Its still cold and frosty. But, dont let that get you out of the garden. Winter is the perfect time to prepare your garden for Spring the season your garden will bloom.\nFollow these 5 steps, and you can help prevent your lawn from being overtaken by weeds or die from drought.\n1. Rake it!\nRaking isnt just for removing leaves and debris, its the best way to free matted patches of grass. Before you begin raking, look around and find matted patches where grass blades are stuck together. This is often caused by a disease called snow mould. The reason we need to get rid of matted patches is because new grass struggles to grow in areas it cant access air.\nFertilising your lawn and reinvigorating its nutrients gets your lawn out of its Winter hibernation. Fertilising and Top Dressing will give your lawn strength to withstand the stress brought on by the Summer months. We recommend Top Soil Improver to get the job done.\n3. Dont underseed, overseed\nThe Winter months can make your lawn sparse and bare. If your lawn is looking a little sad, now is the time to apply grass seed to fill those damaged turf areas.\n4. Pre-emergent Weed Control\nAmgrows Seaweed Concentrate is a complete garden health treatment:\nDon’t Miss: How Much Lime For Lawns\nDebating The Use Of Fertilizer On The Lawn\nWhether or not you should use fertilizer on a lawn depends on where you stand on organic or low impact-to-chemical gardening practices. Organic gardeners bemoan the use of any chemicals as lawn fertilizers. The main concern is the fertilizer run-off can enter the local water supply. There is good evidence that shows phosphorus and nitrogen from lawn and agricultural fertilizers are contaminating streams, rivers, and groundwater supplies, creating a pressing environmental problem.\nThere are a few organic methods of feeding a lawn safely. You can choose to use a mulching mower that chops up grass into fine particles that then break down on the lawn. Horticultural experts say that throughout the season, this technique provides a lawn with as much nitrogen as one complete application of lawn fertilizer. You can also use organic fertilizers made from natural materials instead of refined chemicals. Organic-labeled fertilizers will indeed feed your lawn, though they are usually less saturated with the essential nutrients than the industrially refined fertilizers.\nPre-emergent herbicides are a combination of fertilizer and crabgrass control herbicide applied in the early spring. This combination product does not have a full feeding of fertilizer. This small dose of fertilizer slightly boosts grass growth and keeps it alive, while the herbicide in the product restricts crabgrass seedling development.\nEssentials For Spring Lawn Care\nBelow, youll find This Old Houses top tips for sprucing up your lawn in the spring. Some of these tips may not work in tandemoverseeding and applying herbicides at the same time can be counterproductive, for examplebut weve outlined them all so you can take your pick of the tips that work best for your lawn.\nYou May Like: How To Fix Dead Patches In Lawn\nFertilizing Grass In The Spring\nOnce your grass is well-established, you can encourage its growth and discourage weeds by applying a combination of fertilizers and herbicides. When you should apply these substances and how much you should apply depends on several factors, like where you live and the extent of your weed problem.\nFertilizer can help your lawn grow thick and lush, but if it’s not used properly, it can actually damage the grass. A slow-release nitrogen fertilizer is best, and no more than 1 pound of nitrogen should be spread per 1,000 square feet . It should be applied early in the season when the turf begins actively growing, so the timing varies among regions. Fertilizer should not be applied too early or late, however, as lingering cold or early heat can stress the grass. Check the packaging to see when and how much you should water after applying the fertilizer.\nHerbicides must also be used with care, as their effectiveness often depends on when they’re used. If you have a widespread weed infestation, it’s best to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn before the seeds germinate in the spring. Be aware, however, that you can’t use this treatment if you plan to plant new grass, as the herbicide will also prevent those seeds from germinating. For more isolated problems, spot treating with a non-selective herbicide should be enough to do the trick. Ultimately, the best way to discourage weeds is to have a thick, healthy lawn.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Gardening tips and Advice for Irish gardens - Month by month\nWe have recently started this fantastic frequently asked questions just for you! The aim is to build it into a comprehensive month by month gardening guide, one you can dip in and out of as the seasons change.\nSetting Magnolia | Cutting back Apple trees | Wild flower meadows\nPoly tunnels | Tree care | Briars and Garden Clearance\nPrivet hedge | Buttercups | Setting Red Robin\nScented plants | Philadelphus (Mock orange) - 'Richard Grey' lavender - 'Night scented stock'. Low maintenance hedges.\n'A better alternative to Leylandii ~ Thuja' Q.4. Dealing with Hedges. Leylandii vs Thuja | Getting rid of dandelions | Growing clematis.\nLavender Hidcote - Ivy Gold Heart - Roses Rhapsody in blue.\nGrowing plants in pots | Making compost | Fragrant climbing roses | Growing Oak Trees\nHorsetail or Marestail Weed killer | Getting rid of Ground Elder | Promoting Apple Growth on your Apple Tree | Dealing with Vine Weevil\nHow to grow Hellebores from seed\nHow to grow Runner Beans | Bolt hardy Beetroot | Amsterdam forcing Carrots | and more in your Garden\nPopular tips and advice:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Swastikam rose incense stick\n100% natural and handcrafted.\nScented only with pure rose oil.\nOur rose incense is warming, distinctive and overflowing with fresh floral highs. These sugary sweet notes soar above smoldering earthy charcoal in this traditional recipe.\nSpecifications for Swastikam rose incense stick\n|Filter By Brands||Swastikam|\n|Product Type||100% Natural|\n|Exclude Of Stock||Exclude Of Stock|\nSuggested alternatives: Compare", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Graphic Design Quote Contact Information Name Email Phone Design Specifications Do you have a Logo? ---I have a Vector LogoI have a Raster (Bitmap) LogoI need a Logo DesignI do not need a Logo at this time Please provide a link to your logo. Please specify products that need a design. Please provide 3 links to design samples found online. Content Specifications: Are you human? To use CAPTCHA, you need Really Simple CAPTCHA plugin installed.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Fenton Friday: Peppers Popping\nI am only growing two kind of peppers at my community garden plot this year - 'Fish' peppers and 'Black Pearl..' The latter are really just ornamental and they are just gorgeous right now -- as shiny and dark as a Black Widow spider. I hope they last this way through Halloween.\nAre you a pepper person?\nAbout Fenton Friday:\nEvery Friday during the growing season, I'll be giving you an update on my community garden plot at the Fenton Street Community Garden just across the street from my house. I'm plot #16. It is a 10 ft x 20 ft space and this is our 5th year in the garden. (It opened in May 2011.)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "7507 College Park Drive N\n7507 College Park Drive N (see map)\nBrooklyn Park, MN, 55445\nOther Price Restriction Details:Only available to owner occupant; other restrictions apply\nSquare Footage:2,036 sq. ft.\nNumber of Stories:2\nProperty Type:Single Family\nConstruction Status:Completed Rehab", "label": "No"}
{"text": "We have developed an obsession with secret spaces that we come across on our travels, especially those that are perfect representations of their occupant. These spaces have evolved out of a love of a subject or a natural style, rather than through the intention to create a ‘designed interior’. Often these spaces begin with a hobby or a passion, anything from motorbikes to antiques, and develop freely unfettered by design ‘rules’. This natural and honest feeling is something we try to bring into all of Barlow & Barlow’s design projects, making sure that the client is reflected in every space we create.\nPhotography by Alicia Waite", "label": "No"}
{"text": "We highly recommend companion planting for Australian growing conditions. Companion planting is a natural and sustainable approach that can help improve soil fertility, reduce the need for pesticides and fertilisers, and increase yields in Australian gardens.\nIn Australia, where the climate can be harsh and unpredictable, it is crucial to choose companion planting combinations that are well-suited to the local conditions. For example, planting nitrogen-fixing plants like peas and beans with other crops can help improve soil quality in areas with low fertility. Similarly, planting herbs like basil and coriander can help deter pests and improve the flavor of vegetables in Australian gardens.\nSome popular companion planting combinations that work well in Australian growing conditions include planting tomatoes with basil, planting onions with carrots, and planting marigolds with tomatoes. These combinations can help reduce the risk of pests and diseases, promote biodiversity, and support a thriving ecosystem in Australian gardens.\nIn summary, companion planting is an effective and sustainable way to improve the health and productivity of Australian gardens. By choosing companion plants that are well-suited to the local growing conditions, you can create a balanced and diverse ecosystem that supports the growth and vitality of your plants.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Dahlias need a specific fertilizer that features low nitrogen. Too much nitrogen will give you lots of leaves and foliage-not blooms!\nChose a fertilizer with a high phosphorous level to promote blooms.\nNatural fertilizers, such as composted steer manure, can be added to the soil early in the season.\nFertilize dahlias with liquid fertilizer every few weeks during bloom season. If using slow release fertilizer you can apply less frequently!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "If you're keen on welcoming some of the 5,000 species of North American native bees into your garden, we've got some tips on how to do just that.\nMost of our native bees are solitary, and many of them make their nests in hollow plant stems. That’s where the Flow Pollinator House comes in. It's tailor-made to mimic the cavities these vital pollinators use in the wild, giving them a cozy spot to call home. With one of these in your garden, you'll provide a safe haven for beautiful native species, including mason bees and leafcutter bees, to raise their young. Some species are also on the lookout for sheltered spaces with plant matter where they can comfortably hibernate over winter.\nA triple win for native bees\nSome of our native bees have a small range when compared to honeybees, perhaps just a few hundred yards. By creating habitat, we give these pollinators stepping stones through the urban landscape, building insect highways between our wild spaces. If we can give them enough homes, we can bring back some of these important species from the brink of extinction.\nBut that’s not all. The Flow Pollinator House isn't just a cool home for our native bee buddies. It's also a feel-good purchase because 100% of the profits go to grassroots organizations working to promote pollinator protection. And because we've crafted these bee havens from upcycled Flow Hive offcuts, it reduces our environmental impact. An eco-friendly product that helps our native insects thrive and also funds their protection - it's like a triple win!\nMore ways to help\nBut that’s not the only way you can help the bees. There are plenty of ways you can entice native bees and other insects into your garden. Leave some wild spaces, unmowed grass, bare soil patches, and holes in the mud – all perfect for providing native bees with nesting spots. Cut out pesticides and keep a variety of flowering plants around all year long to keep them happily fed. Check out this handy guide on creating a bee-friendly garden for more inspiration!\nGreat gifts - for people and bees\nThe pollinator house isn’t just a present for the native bees who’ll be calling it home - it also makes the perfect gift for eco-conscious loved ones. It’s easy to assemble and can make a fun family project. Get creative by painting your designs on the walls. It's also an awesome chance to educate the kids and curious adults in your life about the incredible world of native bees.\nWe’ve put together the Pollinator Booster Bundle, including the Flow Pollinator House and Flow Garden Tools. It’s a wonderful way to boost your pollination impact and make a saving along the way.\nNative bees are essential parts of our ecosystem - so every little bit we can do to give them a helping hand is a step in the right direction. Get your garden buzzing with life and invite some bee buddies around.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Linie Design Mizoram Rug GreyHeal's\nThe Mizoram rug combines a fresh terracotta colour with a geometric aesthetic to create a rug suitable for any modern living space. Linie Design pride themselves on creating beautiful rugs to the highest quality. Each rug has been carefully designed by their acknowledged Danish designers to create individual and timeless pieces. The combination of this world class Nordic design tradition, and being handmade by Indian master artisans makes the rugs of the highest quality for Heal's customers.\nCompare Similar Products To\nLinie Design Mizoram Rug Grey", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Abstract: What is happening belowground and how does it drive what we see aboveground? I am interested in understanding mutualist influence on plant diversity, biogeography, and ecology. The vast majority of plant species rely on mutualisms for nutrition, defense, and even survival. However, these mutualists are often still underappreciated as important determinants of plant community composition. Here, I will share work focusing on how plant-associated mutualists – from mycorrhizal fungi to plant pollinators – shape global plant biogeography. I will discuss how dispersal limitation of mutualists mediates plant colonization on both island systems and mainlands. I will also discuss how plant introductions and human land use have altered these biogeographical patterns and interactions. Together, this work establishes the important, but historically overlooked role of mutualisms in mediating island biogeography and biogeographic patterns of plant diversity on Earth. Ultimately, this research contributes to improved conservation of natural systems and restoration of degraded ones.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "White Wizard needs the kind of light that would filter down through a canopy of trees – bright indirect light, but never direct sunlight that could burn its delicate leaves.\nThese plants need a warm, humid environment to thrive. They are most comfortable in 60 to 85 degrees F, the average household range.\nAll Philodendrons need loose, rich, well-draining soil. For optimal drainage and air circulation, you can use a succulent potting mix or commercial indoor potting soil amended with perlite, orchid bark, coco coir, or peat moss.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Beauty salons are not just places where people go to get their hair or nails done; they are sanctuaries of relaxation and rejuvenation. The ambiance and interior design of a beauty salon play a crucial role in creating a soothing and inviting atmosphere for clients. In this article, we will explore the world of beauty salon interiors and discover how they can mesmerize clients and enhance their overall experience.\nThe Power of Colors:\nThe choice of colors in a beauty salon is vital as it sets the mood and ambiance. Soft, pastel shades like lavender, peach, or mint green can create a calming and serene environment. These colors are known to reduce anxiety and stress, promoting a sense of tranquility for clients. On the other hand, vibrant and bold colors like red or purple can add a touch of excitement and energy to the salon.\nProper lighting is crucial in beauty salons as it affects the overall look and feel of the space. Natural lighting is highly preferred as it provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Large windows or skylights can bring in natural light, making the salon appear more spacious and airy. Additionally, the use of soft, diffused lighting fixtures can create a cozy and intimate ambiance.\nAn efficient and well-planned layout is essential for any beauty salon. The reception area should be inviting, with comfortable seating and a welcoming reception desk. The salon stations and treatment rooms should be arranged in a way that allows easy movement for both clients and staff. A separate area for hair washing and styling is also crucial for providing privacy and comfort.\nStylish Furniture and Decor:\nThe choice of furniture and decor in a beauty salon can greatly enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. Sleek and modern furniture with clean lines can create a contemporary look, while vintage-inspired pieces can give a touch of nostalgia. Adding plants and greenery can bring life and freshness to the space. Artwork and decorative elements should be carefully selected to reflect the salon's style and create a visually appealing environment.\nTo make the salon experience truly mesmerizing, adding personalized touches can go a long way. Aromatherapy diffusers can fill the air with calming scents, creating a spa-like atmosphere. Soft background music can further enhance relaxation. Providing comfortable robes and slippers can make clients feel pampered and valued.\nThe interior design of a beauty salon plays a significant role in creating a mesmerizing experience for clients. From the choice of colors and lighting techniques to the layout and furniture, every aspect contributes to the overall ambiance. By paying attention to these details and adding personalized touches, beauty salons can create a haven of beauty and relaxation that leaves clients feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.Interior Design Delight: Elevating Your Beauty Salon", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Well, we received quite a downpour this afternoon and evening. In fact, right now we are under a Tornado Warning. Because my soil is deep, rich, thick, red clay that doesn't let the water soak in quickly and because my front garden slopes somewhat down toward the house, all this rain created quite a river for a little while earlier today. Several years ago, I put in a drainage system to allow the water from situations like this to be diverted around the house instead of going under it.\nAbove you can see the water lapping up against the front porch steps. And below is the \"river\" from the steps through down under the rose arbor.\nThe water flows through the front garden and down across the path to the back door.\nThe \"river\" continues its course on into the hummingbird garden.\nLook at the water coming over and through the stone wall!\nThe downpour created a lovely water fall! Julie said it was insanely awesome.\nHave a beautiful day!\nSOMETIMES YOU JUST GET LUCKY\n16 hours ago", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Well done, city crews, on street flooding\nThanks to the city of Covington for fixing the street flooding on Wax Road. Thanks to the manager for OK’ing the project, the design crew and especially the crew that did the work. They did a first rate job.\nSo hats off to the city of Covington and all those involved with the project.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Tempe Elementary School District #3\nHugh E. Laird K-8 Replacement School | Tempe, AZ\nThis elementary school campus encompasses approximately eight acres and shares the site with the City’s North Tempe Multi-Generational Center that encompasses the remaining three acres. This project included demolishing all existing on-site elementary school improvements and replacing them with new buildings and site amenities such as on-site bus loop, on-site parent drop-off area, staff parking lot, and athletic fields. Premier provided survey (ALTA/Topographic Survey Map), storm water management, onsite grading and drainage, paving and horizontal control, water, sewer and fire line design, and post-design services.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Rose Gold Snaffle Necklace\nAny horse lover will adore this Snaffle Necklace which features this most classic and stylish horse bit.\nThe Snaffle bit with its smooth curves transforms gorgeously into a stunning piece of jewellery with its smooth surfaces in warm rose gold.\nThe chain adjusts from 40cm – 46cm to fit most sizes.\n14ct rose gold vermeil.\nALL OURJEWELLERY IS FULLY HALLMARKED.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Lexus LC Convertible Concept Wins 2019 EyesOn Design Award\nDETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019 — Every aspect of the Lexus LC Convertible concept is designed to evoke an emotional response and that pursuit was recognized today as the Lexus LC Convertible Concept won the 2019 EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence – Exterior Lighting at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).\nThe EyesOn Design Awards are the officially sanctioned design awards for NAIAS. They honor the best production and concept vehicles making their worldwide auto show debut at NAIAS. A panel of design leaders representing worldwide automotive manufacturers and transportation design chiefs from top design schools around the globe select vehicles to receive EyesOn Design Awards.\nDesigned by Lexus Design Division in Toyota City, Japan, the LC Convertible concept blends uniquely Japanese aesthetics with the promise of sensory satisfaction that only a convertible can provide. A stunning design from every angle, the LC Convertible concept stands as an aspirational halo vehicle for the entire Lexus lineup. To reinforce its forward-thinking design, the LC Convertible concept uses exterior lighting that is both aesthetically beautiful and functionally innovative.\n\"The lighting elements on the LC Convertible concept are very much a part of its overall appeal.\nThey are technically innovative, yet also very futuristic in their appearance,\" said Tadao Mori, chief designer of the Lexus LC Convertible concept. \"We're very proud to see that the EyesOn Design judges recognized our efforts and awarded the best exterior lighting honor for the LC Convertible concept.\"", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The project site is an industrial facility located in the foothills of northern Los Angeles, California. The facility utilized chlorinated solvents in operations. Based on soil borings, site geology consisted of unconsolidated gravely sands, sand, silty sand, sandy silt, and silt from ground surface to more than 200 feet below ground surface (bgs). Groundwater was encountered at the site at approximately 65 ft bgs.\nGeology:Gravely Sands, Sand, Silty Sand, Sandy Silt, Silt, Groundwater", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Real Gardens, Real People\nWhether you wish you could spend every free minute tending to your roses, or would like to spend more time swinging in your hammock than swinging a hoe, no one wants to waste precious plant time.\nDon’t buy into the urban growing myths that all gardening takes time, money and plenty of products. Instead, try these tips to maximize every blooming minute.\nGrow plants that grow well where you are\nThis concept doesn’t just mean avoiding cultivation of the tropical Bird of Paradise if you live in Toronto, although that’s part of it. Pay attention, too, to the shade and sun supplied in your garden, as well as the type of soil in your yard, the other plants around your new cultivars and the paths your kids and pets trample. Then, select plants that thrive in those conditions.\nSome plants, like myrtle, do well in clay soils; so don’t force them to grow if what you’ve got is a lot of sand. Specialty catalogs offer plants for specific climates. options.\nSure, the Princess Diana rose sounds romantic, as do the Barbara Bush and other celebrity roses. But just because a plant is registered with an appealing name doesn’t mean it is one you ought to pluck out of the nursery, says Suzy Bales, author of Down-to-Earth Gardener (Rodale, 2005).\nInstead of picking the plant with the appealing name, or an award winner that is the darling of every gardening magazine come spring, look for plants with longevity. If a celebrity plant has been on the market for 10 or 20 years, it is likely a good performer. For more insight on the heartiest plants for your part of the country, visit a nearby botanic garden and see what’s consistently in bloom.\nEvaluate what you like to do\nJust like the interior of your house reflects your tastes, so, too, should your garden.\nEllen Sandbeck, author of \"Green Barbarians: Live Bravely on Your Home Planet,\" (Scribner, 2009) suggests something so obvious most occasional gardeners overlook it. Create your garden based on what tasks give you pleasure. If you like the methodical regularity of mowing wide strips of grass, plant more lawn. If deadheading roses bores you, plant fewer roses and more hydrangeas.\nTalk to your plants\nAnd listen, too. Avid gardeners have long talked to their green companions, and some believe the exchange of oxygen helps them grow.\n“Plants talk back. A plant will tell you if it is happy or not,” says Bales. A droopy stem or a leaf that isn’t the right shade of green can tell you that something is not quite right while there’s still time to heal a plant.\nDo it one more time\nJust as plants will tell you when they’re unhappy, Bales says plants will let you know when they’re pleased as punch.\n“If you see it is growing twice as big as it says in the [gardening] book, then you know you have fertile soil, and there are all these signs that the plant is doing well,” she says. “Repeat plants that do well.”\nFind a companion\nEven the most novice gardener knows plants are living things. And like living beings, they get along with some plants better than others. Certain plants may add nutrients to the soil that other plants need. Tall, hearty plants may provide shelter from sun for more fragile plants. Louise Riotte’s \"Carrots Love Tomatoes,\" (Storey Publishing, 1998) and \"Roses Love Garlic,\" (Storey Publishing, 1998) are staples of companion gardening.\nIt is one word, but the one on which smart gardeners agree. Decomposed organic materials – ranging from fallen leaves to apple cores – turn into what most experts refer to as “black gold,” a rich humus of dirt that can be used to improve soil or mulch plants for the winter.\nBecause composting uses the natural state of decomposing, it is hard to do wrong. Having a covered container, adding the right mixture of materials that provide both nitrogen and carbon and watering adequately can speed the process. But eventually even an untended open pile of leaves will decompose.\nTo some gardening neophytes, this advice might sound like skipping combing their hair in the morning. But smart gardeners don’t waste the energy – or risk the pain to their backs – by raking.\nInstead of raking up grass clippings post-mow, leave them be. They’ll help fertilize the grass, help retain moisture and burn up under the sun in a day or two, Bales says. In the fall, instead of raking up dried herbaceous perennials, leave them be. They’ll give your garden some winter interest, and will be easier to pull out in the spring.\nCut the lawn\nNo, don’t mow it. Reduce the amount of lawn in your garden. The traditional North American lawn may meet our preconceived notions of what a backyard should be, but Kentucky bluegrass and other varieties of grass seed require more watering and upkeep than native plantings, ground covers and flowers.\nGo to the birds\nBales says that attracting birds to her garden has helped reduce her insect population. In particular, the winged wonders come for the pollen, and feast on grubs and Japanese beetles – pests that wreak havoc on her neighbors’ gardens. This helps her avoid using pesticides.\n“People think if pesticides are for sale, they are safe, but I don’t think that’s necessarily true,” says Bales. Installing a bird feeder, in addition to planting sunflowers, coneflower and other bird-attracting flora, will help lure them to your habitat.\nIf you have a bare patch, perhaps a space where your dog buried a bone or where the shade killed off a sun-loving perennial, don’t worry about toiling the soil. Instead, fill a container – a flowerpot, a watering can or even a wheelbarrow – with annuals or fast-growing hosta and other perennials. The container will quickly fill the spot with color, and perennials can be moved to the ground at the end of the season.\nBe a rainmaker\nEven if you don’t live in a drought-plagued region, smart gardeners say you’d be wise to use water wisely. Catching rain water as it flows from your gutters is one way to reduce water bills and help plants thrive even when they skies don’t open. Just one inch of rain that falls on 1,000 square feet can yield 600 gallons of rainwater.\nRain barrels are readily available at gardening stores and websites, but even plastic trashcans work as long as you have a cover or screen to keep out mosquitoes and leaves.\nWhen you do need to add water from the tap, forgo the sprinklers, which waste more water than they get to the root of the problem. Instead, opt for inexpensive soaker hoses buried under mulch. Like a more elaborate drip irrigation system, soaker hoses deliver a steady stream of water into the ground, instead of into the air where much of it is evaporated before your plants can get a long, cool drink.\nEmbrace trial and error\nThat’s what gardening is, adds Bales. “Even plants get colds, pimples. You can’t stop it. Don’t obsess over it.”\nImage: Park Seed", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Garden bench and seat pads: Bq Garden Furniture Outdoor Patio Furniture Patio Chairs Garden Chairs Garden Table And Chairs, bq garden bench.\nFresh B&q Blooma Garden Furniture, garden chairs uk garden hammock cheap garden chairs garden bench ideas argos outdoor furniture, park bench for sale plastic garden bench small garden bench garden bench argos curved garden bench, b&q garden furniture sale discount garden furniture rattan table and chairs rattan garden furniture sets outdoor table chairs, b&q garden furniture outdoor patio furniture patio chairs garden chairs garden table and chairs, parasol base b&q outdoor balcony furniture garden bench seat outdoor patio furniture sets patio table and chairs set,\nAll contents published under GNU General Public License.\nAll Rights of images and videos found in this site reserved by its respective owners.\nCopyleft 2000 - 2014 Nicekarakol. All Rights Reversed.\nArticle Index: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ – 0123456789\nGallery Index: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ – 0123456789", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Sizzling Digital Scrapbooking Journal Cards Journaling Cards with 8 Word Art Stamps Project Life.\nIf you add some ornament to the design it will look better.\nLooking for more inspiration? Find much more selection of Scrapbook Design Ideas in our website. Check our gallery below to find more water fountain design ideas.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Freesias grow best in full sun. However, they can tolerate a planting location with some morning shade. If you're growing them indoors, a sunny window that faces south is ideal.\nWell-draining soil is vital for freesia plants. You can amend the soil with organic material, such as peat moss or compost, to improve drainage. Most regular potting mixes will do if you're planting in a container.\nKeep the soil moist but not soggy as new sprouts are growing. Then, water your plants around once a week when they're flowering. Reduce watering to allow the soil to dry out if the foliage turns yellow and begins to wilt.\nTemperature and Humidity\nFreesias are not cold-hardy flowers; outside their hardiness zone, they can be planted in early spring as annuals. However, the plants need nighttime temperatures around from 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit to form buds. Furthermore, freesias prefer about 40 to 50% humidity, which might be challenging to provide in dry climates. If you don't have access to a cool greenhouse, moving freesias in containers into an unheated garage or shed each night might be necessary to promote flowers.\nOnce the first sprouts emerge from the soil, apply a balanced flower fertilizer, and keep the plants in full sun. Fertilize them again when buds appear. For the amount to use, follow product label instructions.\nFreesia will appear to decline after their active blooming period. However, the plants are probably entering dormancy, not dying, so don’t discard them. Once the foliage yellows, you may trim it off.\nWe can not ship plants. Please select \"pick up\" at check out.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "|Location||808 North Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida|\n|Roof||460 ft (140 m)|\n|Design and construction|\n|Architect||Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio|\nElement is a 460 ft (140m) tall residential skyscraper in Tampa, Florida. It has 35 floors and 395 units. It was designed by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, and developed by Novare Group / Intown Tampa Development.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Stanley Park is a gorgeous chunk of old growth forest in the city center – 400 hectares of rainforest near the downtown core where you can walk or cycle the trails and visit the parks, playgrounds, and gardens that are scattered throughout the area.\nWe see a lot of wildlife whenever we visit, most often the raccoons that come out to hunt for duck eggs and food dropped by park visitors. There’s a sweet little train that kids love as well (if you visit during Halloween, you can take the haunted Ghost Train ride).\nBe sure to check out Lost Lagoon near the Stanley Park entrance. This gorgeous tree-lined path around the water provides plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities, particularly for birds (especially swans and ducks), turtles, and raccoons.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Enhancing the Customer Experience\nWhen it comes to attracting and retaining customers, providing an inviting and enjoyable atmosphere is key. Outdoor seating offers businesses the opportunity to create a unique and memorable experience for their patrons. Whether it’s a cozy cafe with sidewalk seating or a trendy rooftop lounge with panoramic city views, outdoor seating allows customers to enjoy their surroundings while dining or socializing. Check out this external source to gain more insight into the topic. Check out this detailed analysis, dive deeper into the subject.\nIn the world of restaurants and cafes, square footage is valuable real estate. By utilizing outdoor space, businesses can significantly increase their seating capacity and maximize their revenue potential. This is especially important during peak hours or busy seasons when indoor seating may be limited. Outdoor seating provides a flexible solution to accommodate more customers without compromising on comfort or service.\nA Breath of Fresh Air\nSpending time outdoors has numerous health benefits, including improved mental well-being and increased vitamin D levels. By offering outdoor seating, businesses can provide their customers with a breath of fresh air and a welcome respite from the indoors. Whether it’s soaking up the sun on a patio or enjoying a cool breeze at a rooftop bar, outdoor seating creates a relaxing and rejuvenating ambiance that enhances the overall dining or drinking experience.\nCaptivating Curbside Appeal\nFirst impressions matter, especially in the highly competitive world of retail. Outdoor seating adds visual appeal to a business, making it more inviting and appealing to passersby. A vibrant outdoor seating area can entice potential customers to stop and explore, ultimately increasing foot traffic and potential sales. By creating an attractive and well-designed outdoor space, businesses can make a lasting impression on both new and returning customers.\nFostering a Sense of Community\nOutdoor seating encourages social interaction and fosters a sense of community. Whether it’s sharing a meal with friends, engaging in lively conversation with neighbors, or simply people-watching, outdoor seating creates opportunities for connection and camaraderie. Businesses that offer outdoor seating become gathering places where people can come together, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. This sense of community not only benefits the business itself but also contributes to the overall vibrancy and liveliness of the surrounding area.\nIn conclusion, outdoor seating provides numerous benefits for businesses. It enhances the customer experience, expands capacity, promotes health and well-being, captivates curbside appeal, and fosters a sense of community. By embracing outdoor seating, businesses can create a unique and inviting atmosphere that sets them apart from their competitors, attracts a larger customer base, and ultimately leads to increased success and profitability. Expand your knowledge with this external content! Explore this helpful resource, check out the recommended website.\nLearn more by visiting the related posts we’ve selected:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Class 3 – Garrison Woods\nAdd to Calendar\nMeet in front of the Starbucks!\nDo not park in the Safeway parking lot as they do patrol the lot. There is a parking lot behind the Urban dog market building and lots of street parking!\nTopics covered: Urban agility, patience training.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The gorgeous custom house has completed designed by the Prentiss Architects. This living space project is designed in Washington State. This custom home is designed to meet the client’s desire for an intimate, yet the dynamic family residence which reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands in Washington.\nThe house amazing structure is combines the stone, wood and the glass, this next beautiful residence is comes from Prentiss Architects. The living space is precisely located in San Juan Island, Washington State then it is called The North Bay Residence. To create the connection to the surroundings, the beautiful and the natural colors are used. While to create an interior designs which will allow soothe and comfort the family living here, the stone is combined with the wood.\nThe large windows are bringing the sunshine in and it is allow a panorama of the natural beauty which is surrounding the living space. To create a fresh atmosphere, the wood is chosen for the furniture complements of the interior design and lots of light are used. The terrace of this living space project is offering a complete panorama of the bay just like the large windows which is allows the residents to retreat inside and enjoy the view whenever the weather does not allow the full outside experience.\nVisit the Prentiss Architects website – here.\nPhotography © Jay Goodrich", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This morning I was enjoying the great out-of-doors before it got too hot (it's supposed to get to 101 or so today). I have many flower gardens and flowers pots that needed to be watered so they could withstand the heat. As I was watering this morning, I decided it was time to deadhead a lot of plants. I hate deadheading. Usually, most of the bloom is gone, but there are always a few pretty parts left. Now I KNOW that cutting those blooms off encourages the plant to put on even more blooms, but when you cut them off, for awhile there isn't any bloom!\nWell.......as I was working at that unpleasant task, I began to realize that sometimes I need to be deadheaded! And perhaps that is what is happening to me right now. God is cutting off some old growth in order to encourage new growth! I pray that I might grow to bloom even more abundantly for Him.\nI continue to seek your prayers.\nGrace to you and all kinds of peace in believing!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Home is not just an asset. This is a living place and the spot to feel the actual comfort. But the comfort of the property won't ever exist without the nice decoration. Home design is necessary to ensure it is true. And when it visits a property design, you might interested with a specific concept of home design. A concept that remind you to the dream living place. Referring to the comfortable home design, there is a great concept to consider. The natural home design, this is a home design with nature as the fundamental model. This is why the design and the impression of the Light Blue Ceramic Table Lamp will always remind you to the nature.\nThe natural home design targets adopting the natural style in to the home. This is why the colors of the type become the fundamental with this home design. In the most case, natural home design adopts the leave and the wood color. Green color remains popular as the fundamental color. With the wood color, the impression of the natural home design looks better.\nTo get more natural impressions, people use wood furniture and wood decoration too. Wood furniture brings the warmth and the relaxing impression of the nature. This impression could be better when it adopts the color of the natural wood. With this, your home looks more natural and relaxing.\nAdopting natural home design is not too difficult. But a very important factor for sure, you'll need an idea. It can be a big challenge for the most people. You can see the type to have it. But this is simply not enough. You need something applicable. If you're trying to find an idea or an inspiration, home design websites are the best source. You will find many natural home designs from the actual projects. These look interesting. In term of the impression, Light Blue Ceramic Table Lamp can also be great.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Nice design from the Coroflot portfolio of Paul Sandip.\nPopular In Home FurnishingsMore\nA minimal bike rack created by Box Clever, who wanted a rack that could live in modern homes and offices while showcasing bikes.\nThe Congo Squares Bench is more than just a seat, it also houses a chess board!\nA collaboration between Shoreditch's Ace Hotel and Modern Design Review saw local designers creating a series of objects the hotel needed.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "SFMOMA Parking Structure\nSan Francisco, California\nLocated on a narrow site between SFMOMA and the landmark Pacific Telephone Building, this 155,000 square foot parking garage with spaces for 486 cars deferentially echoes the scale and character of its distinguished neighbors. Lighted ground level vitrines, similar to shop windows, contain a changing array of art selected by the Museum. A rooftop sculpture terrace and event space connects to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art with a pedestrian bridge. Public approval for this sensitive project depended upon Hornberger + Worstell’s early advocacy and consensus-building dialogue with neighborhood property owners.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Type of project: Residential.\nLocation : Kerobokan, Badung, Bali.\nBuilding Area : 590.79 m2\nSite Area : 2048m2\nYear Completion : 2016\nVilla Kirai is first step of a two thousand square meters property re-modeling. The challenge was to Divide and reallocated spaces for a small House Villa Kirai, Re-developed the old existing building and adds two wings, Spare on space for a future development, To fit the Client Budget we decided to design the biggest house at the cheapest price with no compromising on the quality, to reach that goal the strategy was to reduce support spaces (corridor etc) to the minimum and keep the old trees and the garden.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Curating a lifestyle.\nWhere we live shapes how we live. That’s why residential buildings are the most personal spaces we can design. We imagine the lives people want to lead, and design places that not only make it attainable, but more desirable than other developments.\nAcross multifamily, senior living, student housing, and affordable housing, our experience and creativity bring clients’ visions to life. We navigate project complexities and find the efficiencies to design beautiful, locally-inspired places that are as feasible for clients to build as they are tailored for the unique needs of residents.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "According to Karl T. Ulrich, product architecture is the scheme by which the function of a product is allocated to physical components. In fact it is the adaptation of the system architecture methodology from system engineering into the field of commercial product design.\nThus arranging the architecture of the product consists of three aspects:-\n- Functional Architecture – Deciding all the functions that the product must perform (and this should be related to the requirements) and then organising these into a functional structure.\n- Physical Architecture – Deciding the physical structure of modules and components and assigning functions to these physical entities.\n- Interface Specification – Determining the interfaces between all the physical components.\nThis type of approach is particularly important in modular design so that a common platform can be shared and in mass customisation.\nContact us if you want to discuss the product architecture of your products", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Rotary Club of Imphal on Saturday planted 215 fruit trees and 60 avenue trees during a tree plantation programme at Sinam Kom village.\nThe tree plantation programme was organised under the theme ‘Save Mother Earth’.\n275 trees planted at Sinam Kom village\nThe Rotary Club of Imphal handed over covid-19 relief materials to the village chief of Sinam Kom.\nUpdated 14 Aug 2021, 3:40 pm\nThe Rotary Foundation Trustees and the Rotary International Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the Environment as the seventh Area of Focus in June, 2020, president of the club Devkumar Thoudam stated in a release.\n\"Saving the environment has become an important issue to address worldwide and Rotary Club of Imphal is contributing its bit by planting trees and spreading the message across the state every year,\" the president stated.\nThoudam also appealed to everyone to plant more trees as trees provide oxygen, reduce water run-off thereby reducing soil erosion, pollution and effects of flooding.\nThe club also handed over covid-19 relief materials to the village chief of Sinam Kom and requested villagers to get Covid 19 vaccination at the earliest to protect themselves.\nFirst published:14 Aug 2021, 3:29 pm", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Held at Syon Park House and Garden”\n21st Nov – 7th of Dec Eevery year”\nReview and photos by Claudia Bauch and Steve Salmon\nEvery year, the gardens of Syon Park House is transformed into a magical and mystical display.\nLasers, fairy lights, smoke machines, sound effects, ornamental displays and music create an atmospheric and fairytale like surrounding, which can be enjoyed by young and old alike.\nBefore entering the park, you have the chance to warm up with a glass of mulled wine or coffee and have a little snack before heading into the Enchanted Woodland.\nWe started our walk through the park by passing a beautifully lit up water fountain, continuing our way through colourful lit up trees and statues, before passing the bridge over the lake, which was surrounded by floating lights on the water.\nOur path continued through this enchanting display, passing the tree light ballet, where trees are lit up in such a special way, that it looks like the trees are dancing in the dark before reaching the “dragon’s nest”.\nFollowing the path through the park, we passed another beautiful tree light ballet, before reaching the fairy garden, filled with little ornamental displays and fairy houses, before reaching a very mystical part of the park, enhanced by smoke machines and clever light displays.\nWe continued our way towards the main house, which too was lit up in different colours before reaching the winter garden of Syon Park House, where a beautiful laser show and dramatic music left us absolutely stunned.\nThis event is perfect for families, old and young, everybody who enjoys light and laser displays and one thing is for certain, we will be back next year.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "MLS® ID: 2756898\n7007 Daniels Park Road\nCastle Pines, Colorado, 80135 $9,000,000\nAMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PART OF COLORADO HISTORY; \"PRETTY WOMAN RANCH\" is situated on 55 acres just 20 minutes south of Denver, 5 minutes to I-25 and surrounded by 4000 acres of historic wildlife sanctuary. Pretty Woman Ranch epitomizes grace and elegance. This extraordinary property boasts unobstructed mountain views, rolling green pastures and beautiful English style gardens. Modeled after a European Chateau, the Estate features a Grand Entrance with dual staircase, soaring cathedral ceilings, stone walls, stained glass windows, stone floors, and century-old imported wood beams and floors and custom cabinetry throughout. An array of French doors and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home offer beautiful views of the Colorado landscape. Included is a 36,000 sq. ft. Equestrian Training Center and a 2200 sq. ft. Barn. Access to the property is through custom Wrought iron electronic gates.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Townhouse: 416 Park Place\nThis is a Multi-Family Home.\n416 Park Pl is located in Prospect Heights, a neighborhood in Other.\nThere are 612 street trees within a block of 416 Park Pl.\nTownhouse: 416 Park Place is a 2-floor Multi-Family Home in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights.\nThere are 0 Citi Bike stations nearby and the typical wait time for a taxi at Townhouse: 416 Park Place is 20 minutes.\nRegistered voters in this building are 100% Democrat.\nRegarding weather, the average summer temperature is 77.1°F, while the average winter temperature is 33.1°F. The average annual rainfall is 46.6 inches and the average annual snowfall is 22.7 inches.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The 54 Plus Seniors Centre\nThis addition to the existing New Tecumseth Recreation Centre provides a new home for the Town’s 54 Plus Club. 4000 square feet of new space was designed with direct input from the user group. The addition consists of a lounge, a multi-use room complete with a moveable partition to divide the space in two, a kitchenette, washrooms, storage, and mechanical spaces. The placement and layout of this addition was designed to accommodate a major future addition to this community centre.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Snowy evening landscape with small european city vector image\nSnowy evening landscape with small european city Vector Image\nSnowy evening landscape with small European city. Cute houses and holiday street decorations. Gorgeous old town in New Year or Christmas eve. Colorful festive vector illustration in flat style. Download a Free Preview or High Quality Adobe Illustrator Ai, EPS, PDF and High Resolution JPEG versions.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "1990 to Now\nSince 1990, the land has been used for:\n- Planting and harvesting approximately 20Ha of pine trees\n- Extraction of sand for royalties\nAnd we have improved the land by:\n- Planting native trees and fencing wetland margins\n- Creating a right-of-way providing access to the adjoining Māori land blocks and another owner in Tumu Kaituna\nToday, the two main uses of the land are winter grazing and sand mining.\nThe sand mine is managed by Stevenson Aggregates. We have used these activities to fund the block’s operational costs and to set ourselves up for future opportunities.\nAs trustees, we have actively looked (and continue to look) for development opportunities. This includes working with the neighbouring land blocks on a Structure Plan for the future urbanization of the entire Te Tumu area, including the Tumu Kaituna 14 land block.\nThere are now new opportunities for beneficiaries to gain from the land, including those that may arise from the proposed Government post Covid-19 economic recovery packages.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "100 Van Cortland Park South. Apartment complex\nVan Cortland Mansion, New York.\nLake, Van Cortland Park, New York.\nDeegan Boulevard Photographs - Looking south along West Putnam Street, from Van Cortlandt South\nRuins of old prison, Van Cortland Park, N. Y. City.\nA bit of roadway, Van Cortland Park, New York.\nLooking north on eastern Drive, Van Cortland Park, New York.\n[South Street, near Gouverneur Lane.]\nVan Cortlandt Museum Garden.\n[Van Cortlandt Mansion.]\nVan Cortlandt Mansion- #34.\n[Van Corlandt Mansion.]", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Freehold Bungalow, Detached Bungalow Sold STC\nDarvill Road, Ropley\nComing soon, with internal pictures this week, an exciting and rare opportunity to purchase this well presented, detached and versatile bungalow. This large single storey property is located within attractive rural grounds of over 0.67 acre in total, and benefits from an integral garage together with a gravel driveway with ample parking for several cars.\nCentral to this newly renovated property is its spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area, complimented by an equally bright and roomy sitting room. This property is light throughout, with three sets of double doors leading out onto the garden. With its three bathrooms, each corresponding to a double bedroom, there is plenty of living space to enjoy. The sitting rooms wood-burning stove gives the space warmth and a cosy feel during winter months.\nAn attractive addition to the property is its versatile and well sized studio room/garden office, ideal for working from home or perhaps use as a gym. The extensive and well-tended gardens offer plentiful outdoor dining and seating areas, surrounded by beautifully mature flower beds, shrubs and trees. The outdoor spaces have potential for a variety of uses, including further development, and currently function as peaceful gardens, perfect for anyone seeking tranquil outdoor space.\nHazelmere is located within a short walking distance of Ropley village and is also within easy reach of Alresford, Alton and Winchester. Situated as such, the property retains its quiet rural feel whilst remaining well-connected to a host of useful amenities and in close proximity to a number of well-regarded schools, making it an ideal family home.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "I can’t believe the leaves are changing already and fall is upon us. Leaves will soon begin to fall and collect in depths of your pond. While this time of year is beautiful, excessive leaves in a pond can result in major problems. Pond leaves will begin to decay and become rich organic muck feeding inevitable spring growth.\nAre you doing anything to combat leaf build up in your pond?\nAdding bacteria to your pond water is the best way to maintain pond leaves. Pond bacteria comes in many forms. Sanco’s Natural Pond Cleaner is a maintenance liquid dose that should be applied every 30 days. If you have excessive pond muck you may want to consider adding a more concentrated bacteria to your pond water. Muck Doctor is Sanco’s concentrated form of bacteria that works great in beach and dock areas for fast clean up.\nEnjoy the beautiful fall season, however don’t forget to add bacteria in your pond water. For additional information on introducing bacteria in your pond water contact Sanco Industries.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The right mixture of picturesque landscapes and small-town charm, the Texas Hill nation provides a selection of fun-filled tasks for the whole household to savor. Boasting a good amount of outside activities and historic landmarks, you’ll find both man-made and normal tourist attractions similarly appealing. Lined with wide-open vistas and breathtaking hills, the Texas Hill nation provides site site visitors an escape through the city stress that is big. From enjoying the out-of-doors in a situation park to spending homage to music legends and cool down at a water park, here you will find the top activities to do in the Texas Hill nation.\nYOU’RE ALL SET!\nBe aware of our newsletters in your inbox quickly.\nWalk the Garner that is picturesque State (Nearby Hotels)\nPositioned in Concan, Garner State Park is just a family-friendly tradition since 1941 that boasts 1,774 acres of breathtaking Hill nation. It is here that you’ll discover the famous 1940s-style jukebox dances during the summer time together with perfect landscape for the camping trip that is overnight. (more…)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Zol Urban Hybrid City Velocita Wire Bike Bicycle Tire 700x38C 29er Z2011W Black\nZol Hybrid Tires are built for great rides in the urban landscape while giving you the option to indulge in cross country terrain.\n- Wire Bead\n- 27 TPI\n- Pressure: 50 PSI\n- Weight 750 Grams\n- Flat Center Rolling Pattern for Urban Landscape, while side pattern enables Cross Country traction", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Urban Harvest Help Save Birminghams Fruit from going to Waste\nBirmingham Gardeners and park lovers – Northfield Ecocentre are looking for urgent support to re-launching the fantastic Urban Harvest project originally set up by Eleanor Hoad and Nigel Baker.\nThe aim of Urban Harvest is to turn local fruit that would otherwise go to waste from back gardens and public places into jams, preserves and juices, and to give apples and soft fruit away for free to children centres and food banks for re-distribution to individuals and families who could benefit from the good old five a day.\nClick here for more information\nPosted on 10th September 2013", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Brasserie Azur Miami, FL\nFFD transformed this cavernous hall into a stylish Provencal farmhouse with brick walls, stone tables and a pergola overhead woven with LED-lit bougainvilleas that evoke a disco-happy French chalet. The rustic modern space features seating for 110 indoors and 80 outdoors. The dining room is outfitted in stone tabletops with rural benches and chairs designed to accommodate both intimate and large parties. Walls and columns of exposed brick offset the Tuscan pergola ceilings laced with bougainvillea flowers. Innovative ambient lighting will be setting the mood for an energetic atmosphere for diners to embrace. The outside walls are lined with citrus trees, and a beautiful running fountain to accent the French brasserie.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Move it MOnday\nMonday, September 28, 2020\nGood morning MOnday!\nYesterday I had a headache all day. I was dragging around. I wondered if I had overdone my walking on Saturday. I took a rest day from my walking. I took it easy most of the day. I went to bed a little early.\nI have to remember I am still healing. As much as I want to get back to walking yard laps, I need to take it slowly. I am resetting my goals for the week. I will continue to walk the fence line. I will continue to drink more water. I will smile often. I will maintain my thankful journal.\nHave a marvelous MOnday.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A French campground “Camping Sunêlia-Interlude” located on the Island of Ré have just opened their brand new playground “Fort Sunny” designed by Proludic. Based on “Fort Boyard” located just opposite, the playground offers many play activities that replicate the challenges from the famous “Fort Boyard TV gameshow” in France. Children particularly love the huge and exciting tubular slide!\nSite: Sunêlia-Interlude Campground, Island of Ré, France\nClient: Camping Sunêlia-Interlude\nDate Opened: June 2016\nProludic play equipment:\n- Custom Tower “Fort Boyard”", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Not only is the city of Singapore home to a population of 5.4 million people, but also a large variety of native wildlife. With over 537 species of birds, reptiles and mammal species and a growing human population, human-wildlife conflicts are becoming more common.\nAs we urbanize and develop more, natural habitats for wildlife shrink, often leading to fragmented forests. With increased habitat loss, our native wildlife is forced to adapt and seek food and shelter in urban areas. It is important that we appreciate our biodiversity and strive to move towards a progressive society where we learn to co-exist with these animals.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "We´ve developed a system for Gardening Experts to provide local Plant Care Instructions which members of the Mulch can easily use. From this Plant Care Providers page you are able to find local experts, see what plants they have Month by Month care instruction for, and easily use them. This is a brand new feature, and it will be improving almost daily, coming soon you´ll be able to find Plant Care Providers (and instructions) by Climate Zone, Zip Code, Plants or Local Area.\nAre you a Gardening Expert, Nursery Owner, Garden Writer or an individual who has gardening expertise? If so, please contact us, we´d like to tell you more about how you can start using our system to promote yourself, your gardening club or your Nursery.\n|View 240 Plant Care By Garden Jewels NurseryGardening Ability : Gardening BusinessSunset Zone(s) : 24USDA Zone(s) : 10aWe are native San Diegans who grew up and still live in the Point Loma area. Cherie's love of plants and gardening comes from her mother. Katie's passion comes from both of her parents. Her mother's father and grand-father had nurseries in the Washington area. Katie's father loved to spend time in his yard at the end of the day and on the week-ends. He would care for his plants as Katie watched, listened and learned.|\n|View 6 Plant Care By MitchGardening Ability : Garden a lot, with some successSunset Zone(s) : 24USDA Zone(s) : 10bI'm an avid gardener that really got into gardening because I remember how good the fresh apricot's were which grew in my yard as a child and the unbelievable cherry's my grandma grew in Utah. I'm by no means and expert, but I thought it would be great to make a place for people to communicate and share information about gardening but in a regional way. That's how we got to this website. We've been working on it for years and it's really fun to see it start to happen. I was born in Salt Lake City Utah but I moved to coastal Southern California my whole life. I have a smallish yard with a layer of clay soil running throughout my whole backyard. I swear if I had a spinning wheel and a kiln I could throw a million clay pots!|\n|View 20 Plant Care By Ron VanderhoffGardening Ability : Gardening ProfessionalSunset Zone(s) : 23USDA Zone(s) : 9bI'm a gardener. I just love plants, gardens and the people who like plants and gardens.\nI have been involved in plants and gardens my whole life. From native plants to collectable plants and all of those in between, I enjoy sharing what I have learned and learning what I don't know. I am a professional horticulturist, managing one of the nation's busiest and best known garden centers, Roger's Gardens in coastal Orange County, CA.\nI hope to help people discover the virtues of gardening as well as the value of plants to the planet and to our lives. In addition to being a garden center manager, I am a speaker and writer. My gardening passions continue to evolve but currently reside in the genus Oxalis, especially the South African species (no kidding), Ipheion, Eucomis, etc.\nIssues I am interested in include the introduction and appreciation of more climate appropriate plants, reduced green waste, groundwater concerns, the new botanical garden at the Great Park in Orange County and the ever changing \"California\" garden from a style perspective.|\n|View 7 Plant Care By The Growers ExchangeGardening Ability : Gardening BusinessSunset Zone(s) : 6USDA Zone(s) : 7bStarted The Growers Exchange in 1985. An urban garden center in the Carytown shopping district.\nBegan growing in our Charles City greenhouses, supplied our own store and wholesale accts. At this time we grew mostly flowering plants; herbs were a spring crop only. At the time there was low demand for herbs.\nIn 2005 the store was closed and we began The Growers Exchange.com, an online herb nursery.\nHas managed a 600 ac. farm since 1995, keeping cows, chickens, etc. Also have 2000 tree fruit orchard.|\n|View 4 Plant Care By The MulchGardening Ability : Gardening ProfessionalSunset Zone(s) : 24USDA Zone(s) : 11This is the official page of the The Mulch. This is the account that will be posting public events, notices, articles etc. Please feel free to be our friend or ask any questions!|\n|View 2 Plant Care By ThegardenbuzzGardening Ability : Gardening ProfessionalSunset Zone(s) : USDA Zone(s) : 4aI started digging in the dirt while still in diapers. I can't remember a time when I wasn't gardening or wishing I was gardening. Our family moved around Southern California and then my husband's career left us \"subject to transfer\"; the nomadic life is hard on a gardener, all they long to do is put down roots, literally. However I have been fortunate to garden in many places and see beautiful gardens around the world.|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "I HAVE recently moved to the Midlands and I have to say that parts of Coventry city centre are very nice. The lovely cathedral quarter and the scattering of old historic buildings and the beautiful Greyfriars Green area.\nHowever, Coventry city centre has been seriously neglected when it comes to shops and restaurants, and the people responsible for attracting new retailers to the city centre are clearly failing.\nA city the size of Coventry, easily accessible from so many areas should have far more retail choice.\nThe councillors responsible for developing the city centre need to wake up and start trying to bring more shops and restaurants to Coventry.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Global Street Design Guide by National Association of City Transportation Officials\nGlobal Street Design Guide National Association of City Transportation\nPublisher: Island Press\n1.2.1 Designing Cities Conference. Urban Street Design Guide Index . Global Street Design Guide // Preview. NACTO Designing Cities: Where transportation ideas collide. 1.3 Global Designing Cities; 1.4 Bike Share. The UAE is the first country from the Middle East to be included in the GlobalStreet Design Guide. Participating experts from global cities have helped to develop the principles that organize the guide. Global Designing Cities Initiative,. Transit Street Design Guide [National Association of City Transportation Officials] on Amazon.com. Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). For more information, contact Trish Riggs and 202-624-7086. NACTO Designing Cities Conference, Austin, October 2015. Urban Street Design Guide Index Local streets in residential neighborhoods are often underutilized as spaces for play and leisure. On open streets programs, see: The Open Streets Guide (New York: Street Plans and Alliance for Biking & Walking, 2012). Purchase Guide Some streets are ideal to serve as non-motorized routes. Urban Street Design Guide Index. *FREE* The NACTO Transit Street Design Guide places transit where it belongs, at the heart of street design. The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) unveiled a newdesign manual for city streets in September, 2013.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Warwick Buildings have added a new display building to their Warwickshire show site. The display building has been fully furnished and clearly shows how a garden room can become a home.\ngarden room with shower room\nExecutive Garden Rooms were asked by their clients in Crawley to design and build a bespoke garden room that could be used for several purposes. To ensure that the room was as flexible as possible in its use, a shower room was also created.\nContemporary Garden Rooms have created three luxury boutique glamping pods for the Baron at Bucknell pub/restaurant in Shropshire. Contemporary Garden Rooms have created a high-spec finish for their clients right down to fitting the curtain poles.\nIncorporating a shower room into a garden room building is a good step in future proofing the building. Opening up different future uses and helping it hold its value\nThis family garden room features an en-suite shower room and a discreet storage room. Created by Garden Spaces, it has created valuable family living space at the end of the garden.\nBecause of the way garden rooms are built, they are the ideal building system when confronted with a difficult site. SIPS Garden Rooms were recently faced with a site which would be considered tricky by many.\nGranny annexes / micro homes in the garden have been one of the big trends in the garden room industry this year. Miniature Manors have recently completed this L-shaped example.\nWe are fans of the HIVEHAUS® concept and really think it stands out in the modular building market. We particularly like how the modules can be joined together to create multiroom spaces.\nGarden Hideouts have taken a unique approach to garden room design with The Arca. Not only can you buy the garden room building from Garden Hideouts – you can also buy a complete interior too.\nMany readers of this site like the idea of having a Shepherds Hut in their garden. They ooze traditional charm and can be used for all sorts of things from home office through to a guest bedroom.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Perry Tract is diverse in nature and offers recreational users features normally only found on large tracts. The property boast nearly 4,000 feet of frontage along Betty Branch which eventually flows into the Edisto River nearby. The bottomland area is well stocked with a variety of hardwood species that attract large quantities of whitetail deer and turkey. The upland areas have been well managed to produce a sustained income from timber production, which allows for potential income while utilizing the property for recreational pursuits.\nTodd Crosby American Forest Management, Inc.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "THE free tree giveaway is back for Sefton residents to get their hands on some greenery.\nEvery year, Sefton Council gives residents a tree-mendous offer to celebrate National Tree Week, which runs from November 21 until December 2.\nGiveaway events will be held in parks across the borough for people to pick up free trees and compost and to find out more about doing their bit for the environment.\nOfficers from the parks and tree and woodland teams will be on hand to offer advice on looking after trees.\nStephen Whiteside, from Sefton Council’s tree and woodland team, said: “We will be offering residents the chance to take their pick of four native tree saplings – birch, rowan, hawthorn and willow. These trees are all beneficial to wildlife and can look great.\n“We will also be offering the chance for people to fill their own bag with compost and all they have to do to take advantage of these fantastic offers is turn up to one of the events at a local park.\n“In addition, residents will also be able to order discounted home compost bins and at some of the events local friends of the park groups and the RSPB will be present to encourage residents to look after garden birds, as well as some other fun activities, particularly at the tree parties.”\nThe Free Tree Scheme aims to encourage residents to recycle organic waste to make their own compost, make their gardens more environmentally friendly by planting native trees and using peat-free recycled compost as a soil improver. The trees planted will then bring a huge variety of benefits, visually, environmentally and for healthy living to residential areas of the borough.\nFree Tree events will be held at:\nDerby Park, Bootle, on Saturday, December 1, from 10am to noon, and North Park, Bootle, on the same day, from 1pm to 3pm.\nFor further information about the events, call 934 2497.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A luxury resort set in natural surroundings of the Ma’in hot springs, perfect place for relaxation after exploring the wonders of the Jordan Valley\nWell located in the centre of Madaba. The religious and historical attractions are just a short walk away.\n3 star hotel\nThis hotel’s strategic location ensures that guests can quickly and easily reach many of local points of interest\nConveniently located in the centre of Madaba, this hotel is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city.\nA fairly new hotel in the heart of the city centre. Modest rooms but comfortable with great service.\nLocated in a quiet residential area away from the noise of the city centre. Key points of interest are only a 5 min walk away.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "- What are the long term effects of water erosion?\n- What are the disadvantages of erosion?\n- Why is beach erosion bad?\n- Why is erosion bad for soil?\n- How does erosion affect the atmosphere?\n- Why is it important to stop erosion?\n- What are 5 erosion agents?\n- What is the slowest type of erosion?\n- What is the major cause of global soil erosion?\n- How can erosion be prevented?\n- What are the effects of water erosion?\n- What agent of erosion affects the world the most?\n- How serious is global soil erosion problem?\n- Is erosion a problem?\n- What are the effects of soil erosion to human and environment?\n- What is the weakest agent of erosion?\n- Is erosion a global issue?\n- How does erosion affect us?\nWhat are the long term effects of water erosion?\nWater erosion not only effects the soil, plants and wildlife, but the water supply itself.\nWhen the rainwater erodes the soil, it can lead to diminished water quality problems.\nAfter the eroded topsoil reaches the water sources, it increases the presence of nitrogen and phosphorous in the water..\nWhat are the disadvantages of erosion?\nImpacts of erosionreduced ability of the soil to store water and nutrients.exposure of subsoil, which often has poor physical and chemical properties.higher rates of runoff, shedding water and nutrients otherwise used for crop growth.loss of newly planted crops.deposits of silt in low-lying areas.Oct 25, 2013\nWhy is beach erosion bad?\nUltimately, a beach erodes because the supply of sand to the beach can not keep up with the loss of sand to the sea. … These have a negative effect on beaches because once sea water reaches them, it “bounces” off them with more energy than a wave washing back off a normal sand beach.\nWhy is erosion bad for soil?\nSoil erosion decreases soil fertility, which can negatively affect crop yields. It also sends soil-laden water downstream, which can create heavy layers of sediment that prevent streams and rivers from flowing smoothly and can eventually lead to flooding. Once soil erosion occurs, it is more likely to happen again.\nHow does erosion affect the atmosphere?\nIt acts as a carbon sink, sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere into the soil organic carbon. Land use change, degradation processes and climate change often result into soil organic carbon being released from soil to the atmosphere, decreasing the soil’s capacity to store CO2.\nWhy is it important to stop erosion?\nErosion is the process of soil, rock and other particles displacing from a location by wind and/or water (like stormwater runoff). Erosion affects wildlife, public and private property, and contributes to pollution so erosion and sediment control is very important.\nWhat are 5 erosion agents?\nFive agents of erosion are gravity, running water, glaciers, waves, and wind.\nWhat is the slowest type of erosion?\nWindWind- the least powerful can only move small pieces of rock. It is the slowest agent of erosion.\nWhat is the major cause of global soil erosion?\nPloughing, unsuitable agricultural practices, combined with deforestation and overgrazing, are the main causes of human-induced soil erosion (7, 8). … The major anthropogenic drivers of erosion are land use and potentially climate change through a more intense hydrological cycle (10).\nHow can erosion be prevented?\nYou can reduce soil erosion by:Maintaining a healthy, perennial plant cover.Mulching.Planting a cover crop – such as winter rye in vegetable gardens. … Placing crushed stone, wood chips, and other similar materials in heavily used areas where vegetation is hard to establish and maintain.More items…\nWhat are the effects of water erosion?\nErosion of shallow soils can decrease the thickness of the root zone and the amount of air, water, and nutrients available to plants. The sediment removed by erosion can bury plants and roads; accumulate in streams, rivers, and reservoirs; and degrade water quality.\nWhat agent of erosion affects the world the most?\nWaterWater is the most important erosional agent and erodes most commonly as running water in streams. However, water in all its forms is erosional. Raindrops (especially in dry environments) create splash erosion that moves tiny particles of soil.\nHow serious is global soil erosion problem?\nThe effects of soil erosion go beyond the loss of fertile land. It has led to increased pollution and sedimentation in streams and rivers, clogging these waterways and causing declines in fish and other species. And degraded lands are also often less able to hold onto water, which can worsen flooding.\nIs erosion a problem?\nErosion is a serious problem for productive agricultural land and for water quality concerns. … The impact of soil erosion on water quality becomes significant, particularly as soil surface runoff. Sediment production and soil erosion are closely related.\nWhat are the effects of soil erosion to human and environment?\nSoil erosion also reduces the ability of soil to store water and support plant growth, thereby reducing its ability to support biodiversity. Erosion promotes critical losses of water, nutrients, soil organic matter and soil biota, harming forests, rangeland and natural ecosystems.\nWhat is the weakest agent of erosion?\nWindWind by itself is the weakest agent of erosion.\nIs erosion a global issue?\nSoil erosion is a global problem that threatens food security and the functioning of ecosystems. It has an adverse effect on water and air and, of course, on the soil itself.\nHow does erosion affect us?\nThe economic impact of soil erosion in the United States costs the nation about $37.6 billion each year in productivity losses. … Erosion promotes critical losses of water, nutrients, soil organic matter and soil biota, harming forests, rangeland and natural ecosystems.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Traditional finca at 1,5 km from the beach. The villa dates from 1895 and has been lovingly restored with attention to detail; clay roof tiles, wood, stone and forge. The result is a stylish country home that maintains the original essence.\nFinca La Viña offers an outdoor space of 10,000 squaremeter spread in forests pines, fruit trees and a wide walled pool area of more than 500 m2.\nThis country Finca has all it needs to spent the most enjoyable holidays.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "|Categories||Property Issues, Utilities|\n|Keywords||insurance, ITC, liability, trail maintenance, utility corridors|\n|Viewed||818 times, 1 today|\nInternational Transmission Company (ITC) considers itself an asset to the environment and community areas we serve. To demonstrate this commitment, we developed a corporate policy that is intended to encourage municipal developments of our corridors (rights of way) for bicycle and pedestrian paths. The following provides an overview of the pedestrian walkway and bike path development procedures.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This picture taken at Charter Oak Park offers contrasting views of the wildness of Hop Brook on one side of the trail and the green playing fields, courts, and playgrounds on the other.\nBasketball rims at Manchester parks were removed, and the playgrounds fenced off to protect the community from the spread of COVID-19. But many trails are wide enough to allow 6 feet of physical distance while providing an opportunity for social connection if walking with a friend.\nI am grateful for the green spaces in Manchester. The latest upgrades to our parks and trails have re-connected us with the beauty and tranquility of nature. Substantial revisions and the guidance of friendly recreational staff members provide opportunities for exhilarating play and creative expression. It is a pleasure to anticipate the joyful return to the full use of our parks in the not too distant future.\nIn the meantime, social distance walking in one of Manchester’s parks or on trails, considering the words of Rachel Carson, is nourishment for the soul during these days of uncertainty.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Trees benefit our planet in a variety of ways. They offer beauty to the surroundings with their diverse colors, shapes, and heights. Still, they also create an ecosystem essential for all living things’ growth and survival.\nRegular tree service and maintenance are necessary to ensure that your trees develop and survive long. Hiring a tree service business in Clearwater to look after your trees’ health is a logical response in most circumstances.\nHiring a Tree Surgeon or Arborist\nA tree surgeon is an arborist. It is trained in the safe removal, trimming, and pruning of trees and the identification and planting of diverse tree species, and the treatment of damaged or infested trees. To learn more about our arborists, visit us at treeservicesclearwater.com.\nArborists, stump removal specialists, and a tree service company employs trained pesticide applicators to provide tree service to both commercial and residential properties here in Clearwater; these services include:\nTree planting is often regarded as one of the most enjoyable and environmentally friendly activities that individuals can engage in to help the environment. Trees give a wide range of long and short-term advantages. They extract and store carbon from the atmosphere, decrease heavy rain, lessen the risk of flood, improve air quality, and reduce the urban heat island effect by reflecting sunlight and giving shade, and being aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, because a tree’s physical weight is around 50% carbon, trees have a significant climate change mitigation effect when planted in large enough numbers. Some of these benefits, such as reducing the heat island effect and improving the quality of air, are localized and help the people who live and work in the area the most. Like removing carbon from the environment, other advantages will benefit the entire population, not just those who reside closest to the source.\nTrees provide essential benefits to the people who live in their vicinity by improving mental health and wellness, lowering stress, and increasing outdoor exercise. This is an addition to the advantages of enhanced environmental quality and increased amenity with planted spaces.\nPruning is the process of removing branches from a tree carefully. The purpose is to prune out any undesired branches, enhance the tree’s structure, and encourage new, healthy development. Pruning, often known as trimming, is a horticulture process that involves changing the shape of a tree. Pruning is the process of removing overgrown, diseased, or damaged sections of a tree. These include branches, limbs, buds, and even physically unstable and unproductive roots. Suppose you have abnormal growth, weeds, or invasive species invading your shrubs and bushes. In that case, you should consult with a professional. A Clearwater tree service company can assist you in removing dead branches and reshaping your tree’s growth; pruning these portions fosters healthy tree growth. Trimming costs $460 on average, according to Home Advisor, with most people paying between $200 and $760.\n3. Removal Of Stump\nAlthough removing a massive tree stump is challenging and time-consuming, it is sometimes necessary. Aside from being unsightly, the space might be better served by removing the tree stump.\nFurthermore, tree stumps may necessitate additional maintenance. Overgrown grass, flowers, and suckering sprouts can eventually grow from the tree stump, concealing it. Suckering nodes become branches, but never a new tree, and the branches must be chopped down regularly. This unattractive stump is a hazard, as people may trip and fall on it, or a lawnmower may crash into it. Old tree stumps can attract wasps and termites, rot, or develop a fungal disease that can spread to neighboring trees and create sunken patches on the lawn if not adequately cared for. Stump removal costs range from $169 to $507, according to Home Advisor.\n4. Tree Removal On A Large Scale\nThere are various reasons why a large tree should be removed, including:\n- Too close to the electrical cables\n- Researching insured tree removal businesses should be one of your initial steps. Professional tree removal may be more expensive, but consider the price of any harm done to your property or person by attempting to remove the tree yourself.\n- Obtain a quote from various companies to determine the precise cost. Cost is influenced by several factors, including:\n- Added services include stump removal or grinding, branch chipping, and wood splitting.\nSteps To Tree Removal\nThe following tips below are some of the most common tree removal services:\n- Contractors assess the tree and its surroundings to determine what work is required.\n- All steps and prices are explained in a thorough quote.\n- The contractor climbs the tree if it is deemed essential.\n- Branches are split into smaller pieces and lowered to the ground for easier handling.\n- The rest of the trunk is removed.\n- Larger chunks are hauled away if necessary.\nThe actions planned for your specific project should be detailed in your quote. Contact a tree service expert in Clearwater for more information and an introductory price if you have any further inquiries about massive tree removal.\n5. Removal Of A Dying Tree\nIf a strong thunderstorm knocks a tree or cuts off a large branch, you must act rapidly. You may have damaged electrical lines, which might cause your entire neighborhood to lose power. In a weather emergency, most tree services in Clearwater are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Another advantage is that tree service companies often have the equipment to dig you out in the event of a major disaster.\n6. Examining The Health Of Trees\n“Tree surgeons” are employed by tree services. These arborists are professionals at diagnosing tree health and can advise you on the best ways to guarantee that your trees live a long and healthy life. Every shrub, bush, and tree can be assessed for health, and the tree service expert can assist you in taking strategic steps to ensure that your landscape grows in the manner you want it to. The tree doctors know how to diagnose all flora and fauna in your yard quickly and thoroughly.\nWhile it may be tempting to do any of the aforementioned tree services yourself, it is best to leave them to the professionals. According to Home Advisor, it costs $80 – $5,000 to hire an arborist in Clearwater to see to your tree services, you can always find one that works with your budget.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Project Overview EV-0106\nThe Padden Creek Estuary water quality facility removes up to 85% of priority pollutants from stormwater draining to Padden Creek Estuary using advanced treatment soils and native plantings. Located along Harris Avenue between 6th and 8th, the water quality facility filters polluted stormwater from 90 acres of existing development in Fairhaven and the South Hill Neighborhood before it flows into the estuary. Stormwater is fed into the facility's native planting area using water pressure created by gravity. Check out the project interpretive sign for more information.\nState and local fisheries biologists and Native American tribes advocate for the improvement of estuarine and near shore habitat to improve the estuary's fish productivity. Learn about the City's estuary habitat restoration projects by visiting our habitat projects page.\nHelp protect water quality in our urban creeks by preventing and reporting spills.\nThis project was completed in December 2016 and was funded by the City's Stormwater fund with support from a grant (grant #G1200579).", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Finding peace and beauty in your surroundings is becoming more crucial. That’s where the Breck’s catalog shines as a source of calm and visual delight, boasting a top-notch selection of bulbs, perennials, and flowers. Every item in the Breck’s catalog is thoughtfully selected, aiming not only to transform gardens and living areas but also to enhance the gardening journey for both enthusiasts and beginners.\nBreck’s, with its exceptional range of colorful and lively floral choices, stands as a testament to the power of nature’s beauty. Among their offerings, tulips and daffodils sparkle with vivacity, inviting a spectrum of colors and joy into every garden. These selections are not just flowers; they are a promise of spring, of renewal, and of joy. Gardeners will be delighted to find varieties that span from classic favorites to exotic and unique options, each capable of turning an ordinary garden into an extraordinary showcase.\nFurthermore, Breck’s commitment to quality and excellence is evident in its selection of perennial plants. These enduring favorites are the backbone of any garden, offering not just seasonal beauty but a perennial promise of return. With a range of colors, heights, and blooming times, these plants provide a continuous display of beauty throughout the seasons. Breck’s offers something for every space, whether it be a serene white garden theme or a vibrant, color-packed display. The versatility and adaptability of these perennials make them invaluable to any outdoor or indoor space, ensuring that beauty is a constant, not just a seasonal guest.\nBut perhaps what truly sets Breck’s catalog apart is its dedication to the gardening experience. Every flower is more than just a plant; it’s a piece of potential, waiting to transform spaces and bring joy. The careful packaging, detailed planting guides, and tips ensure that each gardener, regardless of experience level, finds success and satisfaction in their gardening journey. Breck’s understands the importance of support and guidance in gardening, making their catalog not just a source of plants but a companion in the gardening process.\nThe inclusion of rare and unique varieties further cements Breck’s catalog as a premier destination for anyone seeking distinction in their gardens. Among these treasures, one can find varieties that are not just visually stunning but are also capable of becoming the centerpiece of any garden conversation. These selections invite an exploration of the lesser-known beauties of the botanical world, offering an opportunity to cultivate a garden that stands out.\nIn a world where digital often dominates, the tangible pleasure of flipping through the Breck’s catalog cannot be understated. The catalog inspires and ignites the imagination, making the planning of gardens and floral arrangements an enjoyable and anticipated activity. It’s this connection between the gardener and the garden that makes it more than just an assortment of flowers; it’s a source of inspiration, a guidebook to beauty, and a partner in the creation of living art.\nBreck’s dedication to customer satisfaction shines through in its guarantee. This commitment to quality and service ensures that gardeners feel confident in their choices, knowing that satisfaction is not just expected but guaranteed. This level of trust has fostered a loyal community of gardeners who turn to the Breck’s catalog season after season, eager to explore new options and revisit favorite selections.\nIn conclusion, the Breck’s catalog encapsulates the essence of gardening joy, offering a meticulously curated selection of bulbs, perennials, and flowers designed to dazzle and delight. Its commitment to quality, variety, and the gardening experience makes it a cherished resource for gardeners at any level. The Breck’s catalog is more than just a collection of flora; it’s a gateway to a world of beauty, an invitation to cultivate joy, and a testament to the transformative power of gardening. Whether you are looking to create a serene retreat, a vibrant explosion of color, or a unique garden conversation piece, the Breck’s catalog holds the key to achieving those gardening dreams.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Envision Credit Union just completed a major redevelopment project in downtown Tallahassee with the construction of their new 10,850 (+/-) S. F. building. The new branch was constructed on what was an old City of Tallahassee Utility drop-off location. The redevelopment efforts included retro-fitting a new use within an existing site that included majestic oaks and large retaining walls.\nThe project includes Tallahassee’s first Integrated Teller Machines, located on the lower portion of the site. New upgrades to the sidewalk provide more pedestrian-friendly access and meets the city’s progressive MMTD standards.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "The Pergo-Vue is a free-standing pergola or it can be attached to an existing structure. Let your life flow seamlessly from the house or outdoors, maximising your lifestyle.\nOur integrated wall or freestanding pergola options provide flexibility for your outdoor living space. If you have a spa or outdoor area set away from your home we can design the perfect free-standing outdoor living area for you.\nPergo-Vue also comes with a glazing option of polycarbonate (clear or grey), acrylic or toughened safety glass.\nWe provide a comprehensive 10 – 15 year warranty for our frames and canopies.\n• Aluminium structure\n• Stainless steel fasteners\n• Highest quality materials\n• 99.9% UV protection\n• Hail damage protection\n• Kitset Available\n• High wind area protection\n• Quality Dulux powder coated finish\nStandard Sizes (please note: other sizes available)\n3.246m wide (5 panels) x 2m/3m/4m/5m/6m long\n3.886m wide (6 panels) x 2m/3m/4m/5m/6m long\n4.526m wide (7 panels) x 2m/3m/4m/5m/6m long\n5.166m wide (8 panels) x 2m/3m/4m/5m/6m long\n5.806m wide (9 panels) x 2m/3m/4m/5m/6m long\n6.446m wide (10 panels) x 2m/3m/4m/5m/6m long\nCreate your perfect outdoor living area for all seasons with our innovative roofing systems. Enjoy a living space with seamless transition from indoor to outdoor, so you can entertain, play and relax.\nWhether you have a commercial and residential space, our customised Pergola Awning Systems create the perfect environment with harmony of classical lines, durable materials, and meticulous design to give a balanced system.\nOur structures are made from aluminium and stainless steel, therefore it is maintenance-free and comes with a minimum 5 year warranty.\nPergola NZ deliver quality awning systems that are customised to suit all needs. With durable materials and meticulous design, together provide balanced system. Pergola NZ structures are made from aluminum and stainless steel to provide low maintenance upkeep so you can experience the best from a quality long lasting system.\nAll retractable pergolas are motorised and designed for New Zealand outdoors to protect from sun, rain and wind, and create a livable space. In addition, specially designed custom aluminum guides that integrate with the structure, delivering a quiet and fast performance.\nPergola NZ is part of the Canvas Concept group, a leader in the awning industry for over 25 years. Through our research and testing, we are proud to deliver you a product that will suit your exact needs.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Graveline Bay Marsh Restoration - Phase II\nTown of Dauphin Island\nDWH Project Funding\nKnown Leveraged Funding\nNational Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\nNFWF Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund GEBF\nHabitat Restoration and Enhancement\nThis project will rebuild previously existing tidal wetland habitat, a natural first line of defense against storm surge and rising sea levels, to restore the ecological functions and services of Graveline Bay.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "So you want free apples for life? It’s as simple as planting a tree, but there are some things you must know before trying to grow an apple tree in your backyard.\nGrowing apple trees may seem easy, and it is when you know how to acclimate them and care for them as they mature. By using simple care techniques, you’ll be harvesting homegrown apples before you know it.\ntoddsmariettatreeservices.com gathered information on how to acclimate, plant, and care for apple trees until they begin to bear fruit.\nApple Trees from Seeds, Seedlings, or Saplings\nIf you want to grow and harvest your favorite apples, your first decisions are which species of apple and in what phase of growth to start. The following will help you decide:\nStarting from Seeds – If you can create and maintain a controlled environment for seeds to sprout and flourish in, it is the longest but most engaging way to grow your apple trees.\nEating an apple and retrieving the seeds from the core may seem like a logical way to get started, but store-bought hybrid apples typically do not have viable seeds or seeds that will grow true to the species. Your best bet is to visit your local nursery or the plant and garden section of your local home improvement store for viable, fertile seeds.\nStarting from Seedlings – Seedlings are a great way to start growing a tree. However, they are still fragile and require a controlled environment for the first few months of growth. Seedlings should be allowed to acclimate to their new environment for 5 to 10 days before being transplanted to a larger container.\nOnce seedlings “get a feel” for their new location, they tend to grow fairly rapidly. However, seedlings will require several transplants before finally moving them outside for acclimation and to their permanent location.\nStarting from Saplings – This is perhaps the easiest way to grow your apple tree. Besides circumventing all of the care and precaution needed for seeds and saplings, saplings are almost ready to be planted in their permanent location.\nSaplings should be acclimated to the outside environment by leaving them in partial shade for 3 to 4 hours daily, for 7 to 10 days. Once a sapling has been acclimated, it can be transplanted to its permanent outside location.\nApple Tree Needs\nBefore planting your apple tree in its permanent location in late winter or early spring, read toddsmariettatreeservices.com/expert-shares-5-important-tree-planting-tips/, then consider these specific apple tree requirements:\nSun Requirements – For best growth and fruiting, your apple tree should get full sunlight (this is 6 or more hours of direct summertime sunlight daily).\nSpacing Requirements – Regular apple trees require 25 to 30 feet between trees; semi-dwarf apple trees need 15 to 20 feet, and the dwarf species can be spaced 10 to 15 feet apart.\nSoil Requirements – Apple trees can thrive in soils ranging from medium textured clays to gravelly sands. However, the healthiest trees and best crops are found on well-drained fertile sandy soils and loams.\nApples do best in neutral to slightly acidic soil with a pH between 7.0 and 5.8. You can amend the pH level in acidic soil by incorporating lime before transplanting.\nCrown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) is a common issue in poorly drained soil. Apple tree rooting is typically shallow, and wet soils tend to restrict root development. This subsequently results in poor anchorage and reduced extraction of nutrients for tree development.\nWatering Requirements – Although apples contain high water content, apple trees do not need daily heavy watering. However, you should adjust your watering schedule to avoid dry soil and drought stress to your trees.\nWater your trees in the early morning, or if your schedule doesn’t permit it, early evening watering will help your apple trees thrive.\nYour watering schedule should increase in frequency as your apple trees begin to bear fruit, and return to normal after the harvesting period.\nPruning Requirements – Prune your apple trees in late winter, while the trees are in a state of dormancy. Remove any downward growing branches and dead or diseased branches; also remove any suckers growing from the base of the tree or within the root spread.\nAs pruning stimulates new growth, only emergency pruning (diseased branches, weather damage, etc.) should take place in late summer or fall. Any growth late in the season will not have time to harden in preparation for winter months dormancy and will die.\nPollination Requirements – On average, newly planted apple trees require 2 to 5 years to establish, mature, and bloom. Some species take 5 to 10 years to bloom and bear fruit. Like all fruit trees, pollination is required for apple trees to bear fruit.\nUnless the species is self-fertile (Anna, Golden Dorsett, Gordon, etc.), cross-pollination is required. However, self-fertile species bear more heavy crops when cross-pollinated.\nProper pollination occurs when trees of different varieties bloom at the same time. Trees of the same variety won’t get the job done.\nIf you only have room for one apple tree and natural cross-pollination isn’t possible, you can purchase apple pollen from a local nursery and pollinate the tree by hand (be sure that the species are compatible for best results).\nWatch this video to learn more about apple tree pollination.\nGrowing Apple Trees\nWith all the free apples after your first harvest, will you make apple pies, apple fritters, or apple sauce? By following these simple planting and care techniques, your apple trees will thrive and provide free apples for years to come.\nIn this article, you discovered how to acclimate your saplings, planting requirements, and care tips to give your apple trees their best chance to mature, thrive, and bear fruit.\nIt’s not enough to just plant an apple tree and hope it does well. For your apple tree to thrive, you must be knowledgable and pay attention to a host of easy to learn factors.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The polling place I usually go to -- the local Sheriff's office just down the street -- was closed down this year. So I ventured out to the alternative this time, the local Grocery store, and stood in line. It was boring. It was maddeningly inefficient. It was cold (we extended the line down the frozen food aisle) and it was educational.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "I finally have some news on a project that was been in development for a few months called SUBPAR. SUBPAR stands for “Syracuse Urban Beautification Public Art Resistance”. It is an open collective that encourages and creates public art interventions.\nThe purpose of SUBPAR is to integrate art into the visual landscape of Syracuse. SUBPAR aims to create street art installations that force beauty into the urban surroundings.\nWe had the opportunity to present a project at the first ever Salt City DISHES and we won! We have been awarded a $1,000 to create our first project. We’ll be combining screenprinting with ceramics to create a dynamic new look of street decor. (See the example of a test tile above). A huge thank you to the engaged and dedicated populace of Syracuse who attended DISHES. We have great things planned…\nRecently I, with a group of 3 other students, have been awarded a First Year Interdisciplinary Grant from Syracuse University. Our proposal was entitled, “A Sense of Place”. Our project involves collecting thoughts, feelings, meanings and memories of specific public spaces and putting them on display, as a way for the space itself to “talk back”. In doing this, we are striving to create a dialogue between the space an its occupants.\nOne of my roles in the project will be the creation of the visuals used in to assist in collecting people’s reactions to certain spaces, as well as the later exhibition that will be created around this information. More information will be provided as the project progresses.", "label": "No"}
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{"text": "Similar to its larger sized counterpart, the Chinese Elm bonsai tree is known to lose its leaves in the winter if kept outdoors in cold temperatures. Unfortunately, some people may think that the tree at this point is dead and may find its way into the garbage. Fortunately, Chinese Elms are extremely hardy and can sprout leaves quite easily if they are tricked into thinking it’s spring.\nIn order to “force” your Chinese Elm bonsai tree, you will need to create a greenhouse atmosphere during the day to keep the tree extremely warm, above 85 degrees. This can be done with a glass dome or tabletop greenhouses. Using a humidity tray will also allow the water to evaporate and create a humid environment as well. At night, ensure that the tree does not get below 50 degrees.\nKeeping your tree in these conditions will eventually “force” the tree to sprout new buds. The buds will then full sprout after a few weeks and produce light green, soft leaves.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "It’s official! It’s fall, and today feels like it here in Georgia. The temperature is 66 degrees and I am loving it. We had such a hot, humid summer, I thought I wouldn’t be ready to even say the word garden until next spring. But…here I am writing about how to plan a fall garden. We built new raised beds this spring, and I recently cleaned them out and renewed them with additional topsoil, sand, and compost. The perfect soil for a raised bed is 1/3 topsoil, 1/3 coarse builders sand, and 1/3 compost or composted manure. So I just added extra in to fill up the bed and mixed it all in. These were the beds this spring when we were just starting to plant.\nI have a confession. In all my 30+ years of gardening, I have never planted a fall garden. I always thought spring and summer were the gardening seasons, but this year I have decided to plan a fall garden. It’s actually the perfect time with cooler less humid weather.\nFirst things first. I can’t tell you what and when to plant. I don’t know where you live! But there is an easy way to determine this. Traditionally, we have been told to find out what garden zone we live in. But we aren’t going to do that. Garden zones encompass large areas that may not fit exactly where we live.\nSteps to Plan Your Fall Garden\n- Google “Average monthly temperatures in (insert your city) Look at the months of September, October, November, December. Write those down.\nThis is what I found when I looked at Chickamauga, Georgia where I live.\nSeptember High 85 Low 59\nOctober High 75 Low 47\nNovember High 64 Low 36\nDecember High 54 Low 31\n- Determine what season I am in with these temperatures.\nWarm Average High Temp between 65 and 85 degrees with no chance of frost\nHot Average High Temp above 85 degrees and no chance of frost\nCool Average High Temp between 35 degrees and 65 degrees and possible chance of frost\nCold Average Temp below freezing and guaranteed chance of frost or snow\nAs you can see I am in the cool season.\n- What can I plant in the cool season?\nGarlic, onions, chives\nBeets, Swiss Chard, Spinach\nLettuces such as romaine buttercrunch\nCarrots, dill, cilantro, parsley and fennel\nArugula, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and kohlrabi\nSugar snap peas, sweet peas, fava beans\nHerbs such as oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme.\nIf you are still in the warm season, consider the above vegetables, but add cucumbers, squash, zucchini, bush and pole beans, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. Herbs to consider include basil, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme.\nFor those in areas such as southern Florida, and are experiencing the hot season, sweet potatoes, crowder peas, corn, okra, tomatillos, peppers, and eggplants are ready to be planted.\nWhatever season you are in this fall, it’s a good time to plant a fall garden.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "There are a few things you can do to reduce your risk of prostate cancer :\nWatch Your Diet\nStudies have found an association between diets high in fat and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Also, eating foods rich in lycopene seems to lower a man’s risk of prostate cancer. Lycopene is a phytochemical that is found in certain fruits and vegetables , like grapefruits and tomatoes. Also, lycopene supplements are available at drug and health food stores, but their efficacy is uncertain.\nExercising regularly may reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Choose exercises you enjoy and make them a regular part of your day. Strive to maintain an exercise program that keeps you fit and at a healthy weight. For many people, this includes walking or participating in another aerobic activity for 30 minutes per day. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.\nTalk to Your Doctor About Medicine\nDaily aspirin therapy and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (eg, finasteride [Proscar, Propecia], dutasteride [Avodart]) may reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about your options.\nWhat About Cancer Screening?\nIn the past, medical organizations recommended the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test as a screening tool for prostate cancer. But this has become a controversial topic because studies have found very little benefit with this screening test. Because of this, organizations like the US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend against the PSA test, highlighting the potential harms, like having to undergo unnecessary surgery.\nWhat should you do? The USPSTF does highlight the importance of having an open discussion with your doctor about the risks and benefits of the PSA test, as well as your risk factors for prostate cancer.\n- Reviewer: Mohei Abouzied, MD\n- Review Date: 09/2013 -\n- Update Date: 09/30/2013 -", "label": "No"}
{"text": "“Two important dishes to be eaten on the 1st day of school to symbolise an auspicious start of formal education for schoolers”\nHow your cooking and dishes would help in your kid’s studies? Nothing about supplementary food or valuable nutrients in the food you cooked, it’s purely a personal belief, or called it a superstition in our family…\nThis is a traditional belief inherited from family, to have the scholar dishes eaten on the first day (or second) of school.\nI called them the inteligent dishes (聪明菜) as the Chinese pronounciation of inteligence (聪) and scallion (葱) are the same as “cong”. After taking the dishes to symbolise a good start of school on every 1st day, hopefully the kid will become a scholar in due. So, I have also personally named the dishes as scholar dishes. Whatever you called it, just get the dishes cooked and be eaten by the kid, regardless it helps or not, or you may call me a superstitious freak, I believed that at least it does sort of boost up the confidence level of the kid that she/ he is now becoming cleverer, after taking these auspicious dishes (laughing). It plays a mental support role, too.. In fact, I believed in this ritual, partly because it was “proven”. :)\nIngredients (Dish 1)\n1 block of tofu, slightly firmer type (suitable for stir-frying use)\n1 stalk of scallion/ spring onion (葱), cut into 2″ long crosswise\n½ small cup of chicken broth or water (about 100ml)\n1 tablespoon of light soy sauce\n1 teaspoon of oyster sauce\n1 clove of garlic, minced\nPinch of sugar\nPinch of salt and grounded white pepper\n1 teaspoon of corn starch with 1 tablespoon of water, made into corn starch slurry\n4 tablespoons of cooking oil (for sautéing use, it’s optional!)\nIngredients (Dish 2)\n1 piece of pig’s liver (about palm size big), thinly sliced\n1 stalk of scallion/ spring onion, cut into 2″ long crosswise\n2 small thin slices of old ginger\n2 teaspoons of Shao Hsing Hua Diao rice wine (绍兴花雕酒)\n2 teaspoons of oyster sauce\n1 teaspoon of light soy sauce\n½ teaspoon of dark soy sauce\n1 clove of garlic, minced\nPinch of sugar\n1 tablespoon of sesame oil\n1 pot of water (for quick blanch)\nMethod for Dish 11) Cut tofu into chunk cubes. Gently pat-dry tofu with kitchen towel/ paper.\n2) Heat wok with oil over high-medium fire. Add tofu and sauté till lightly crisped and browned. Remove from wok and drain on kitchen towel. Set aside.\n3) Discard excessive oil and leave just a little of it. Add garlic and stir-fry till fragrant and lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium fire, and then, return tofu to wok. Add chicken stock (or water), and simmer for 2 – 3 minutes. Then, add white pepper, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Gently stir-fry to mix well.\nTaste check. If prefer more briny taste (especially if using water instead of broth), add pinch of salt. Otherwise, omit it.\n4) Add scallion into the wok. Stir-fry a little together with the rest of the ingredients. Then, pour in cornstarch slurry and gently stir-fry to thicken the sauce. Dish up and serve.\nMethod for Dish 2\n1) Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Heat off when boiled. Place cleaned pig’s liver slices on a strainer, and then, plunge liver in the hot water on the strainer, for 10 – 20 seconds. Shift the strainer occasionally to have the liver blanched more evenly. Drain and set aside.\n2) Heat wok with sesame oil over high fire. Add garlic and ginger, stir fry till fragrant. Reduce heat to medium-low fire, add scallion adn stir-fry a little. Then, return pig’s liver to wok, and immediately drizzle Hua Diao rice wine. Then, quickly add in dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar, stir fry quickly (to retain moisture and tenderness) to mix well. Dish up and serve with hot steamed rice.\nA decent portion of dish 1, the Stir-fried Tofu & Spring Onion, counts about 100kcal. Mild briny taste of the tofu dish, it is never too sinful to eat more. Sautéed version counts about 180kcal. As for dish 2, simply a dish of Stir-fried Pig’s liver with Scallion/ Spring Onion and Ginger in Dark Sauce, it counts about 270kcal. Taste of this dish was robust and aromatic.\nTips: Do not blanch the pig’s liver for too long to avoid hardening. You have to also cook the liver quickly in order to retain its moisture and tenderness.\n* If find it too dry in the wok half-way cooking the pig’s liver dish, you may drizzle some water to moist it.\n* Use the whole stalk of scallion including the whitish part, just need to trim away the sandy roots part.\n[Post Note: Latest adaption.. Sautéed tofu was indeed more delicious than non-sautéed ones. It has completely absorbed the essence of the sauce and makes it much more tastier. To view new photos of Dish 2 and more photos, log on to my FaceBook Fan Club now. :)]", "label": "No"}
{"text": "8 • turn and talk to a partner about which pet you chose be sure to tell your partner why you picked that pet allow about 3 minutes for students to discuss their choices. This strategy guide clarifies the difference between persuasion and argumentation, while drafting a literary analysis essay (or another type of argument) of their . Here are some resources to help your students improve their argumentative writing skills of argumentation write an essay that identifies and explains the . Argumentation structure it shows the purpose and organization of the argumentative essay sample readings with questions as well as a list of writing topics are . Sample essay responses pool of argument topics this page contains the argument topics for the analytical although actual readings of water usage before and .\nHow to write an argumentative research paper an argumentative essay requires you to make an argument about something and support your point of view using evidence in the form of primary and secondary sources. Argumentative texts: structure 3 how to write a 5 paragraph essay in the introduction of this other website, you can listen to somebody reading the explanation you can also find in writing so you can use it to take a dictation, to do a listening activity for comprehension and later check by reading how much you understood also, to learn about . The classical argument since rhetors began teaching greek farmers strategies for appealing their cases to greek courts in the more readings on classical argument:.\nDefinition, usage and a list of argument examples in common speech and literature an argument is the main statement of a poem, an essay, a short story, or a novel that usually appears as an introduction or a point on which the writer will develop his work in order to convince his readers. Argumentative essay on poverty free essay template free essay examples, essay formats, writing tools and writing tips. Readings in argumentation - google books result buy readings in this chapter, the essay arguing with reading is this sort of assignment what is€ pearson .\nWriting arguments: a rhetoric with readings, a successful process of argumentation: the well-functioning committee (student essay) 2 reading arguments. Argumentation essay outline structure notes, comments, and ideas conclusion transition to conclusion restate your position summary of reasons clincher (conclude with your opinion or a “call to action”). I can't remember this one essay, i believe it was over trying to argue in a fair and balanced view without going offensive everything's an argument/with readings . An argument essay is an essay that seeks to persuade an audience to see the writer’s pointthus, an argumentative essay requires the student to investigate a topic, collect evidence, and evaluate evidence in order to clearly establish a point of view on the topic chosen. In short, critical readings means actually thinking about the subject, moving beyond what the original essay concluded to the point of how the author reached that conclusion and the degree to which that conclusion is accurate.\nIn an argument essay, you should discuss both points of view before giving an opinion argument essay with sample answer july 25, 2012 november 6, . For this reason, under the label of “argumentation schemes” fall indistinctly patterns of reasoning such as the abductive, analogical, or inductive ones, and types of argument such as the ones from classification or cause to effect. Essay writing skills with readings offers students a practical guide to becoming better writers based on a straightforward and easy to apply framework: unity, support, coherence, and sentence skills from mastering the traditional essay and its variations to learning about the finer points of . Rhetorical perspectives on argumentation ebl ebook library this essay is a chapter in writing spaces: readings on writing, volume 1.\nTeaching persuasive reading and writing a sample unit of lessons and strategies the reading texts referenced in this unit include a variety of persuasive readings . These forty statements may be either defended or attacked in an argumentative essay or speech readings & resources 40 writing topics: argument and persuasion. Do not duplicate for copies, visit our website: readingandwritingprojectcom draft 2013-2014 © 1 teachers college reading and writing project. Reading is an important part of our life because we read something every day many children love to read because they learn new things and enjoy a challenge, while other children hate to read because they do not understand it.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Many people are using World War II gas masks as a novelty item unaware that they may contain harmful asbestos. Every citizen in Great Britain, including infants were issued with a gas mask in 1939, (start of Second World War) as protection against mustard gas attacks by Germany. The masks – made of black rubber, glass visor and mouthpiece which contained a perforated tin (formed in the shape of a tin can) and a block of asbestos. The asbestos block was added to absorb and filter out poisonous gases allowing the wearer safer breathing.\nWhy Is The Asbestos in Gas Masks Harmful?\nAsbestos consists of fibres which when inhaled into the lungs can lead to asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. The minute fibers are capable of stimulating chronic inflammatory responses in the pleura, (cavity that surrounds the lungs) and inducing an array of cellular responses, such as interfering with the mesothelial cells, and damaging DNA that regulates cell division.\nWorld War II gas masks were manufactured using two types of asbestos – ‘crocidolite’ (blue asbestos) and chrysotile (white asbestos). Blue asbestos is considered to be deadlier than white asbestos, but the carcinogenic risk from white asbestos classifies it as a number 1 human carcinogen, as there is sufficient clinical evidence of asbestos related disease among people that have had exposure to it.\nA collection of World War II gas masks had to be removed from Gunnersbury Park Museum recently. There were health and safety concerns regarding asbestos fibres being released during visitor handling. The gas masks were decontaminated at a specialised asbestos removal unit and returned to the museum.\nWhat Safety Precautions Can I Take If I Own a Word War II Gas Mask?\nAlthough people feared the use of chemical weapons in World War II – It never materialised. A lot of gas masks were donated to museums. However, some people have managed to purchase them from second hand shops and auction internet sites such as Ebay. World War II gas masks are over 60 years old and the older asbestos is – the more friable it becomes (easily crumbles), making it more hazardous as more fibres are easily released through disintegration.\nIf you are in possession of a World War II gas mask, the best thing to do, until you have the asbestos removed professionally, is not to handle it or try the mask on, and place it in an enclosed bag or container.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Land Matters: Research Shows…Oh, Who Knows?\n“Want to be healthier?” asked a recent post on Outside magazine’s website. “Move to a place that has a large park nearby.” Okay, so get that in your Reminders app. This advice came in a spate of stories after a study done at the University of Exeter Medical School in Britain purported to show that moving to a “greener” area can lead to improvements in your mental health for as long as three years after you leave behind your not-so-green former home. Also, people who find themselves moving to less green areas than they previously inhabited seem to encounter some kind of mental distress, at least in the year before they move (yes, before), though their mental health seems to rebound over the next few years. So apparently—if inconclusively—the green effect works both ways.\nStories about research like this are surfacing all the time in the ever-excitable, city-loving environmental media that are fast proliferating online, where success is measured in clicks and six posts a day are never enough. It’s no real fault of the researchers, who probably could not care less whether their colleagues are consulted independently or not for a smell test of their work. Some new bit of evidence appears from scientists to show that, yep, we knew it; the way we’ve arranged the planet is all wrong. The assiduous reporters of all things urban are on it! “Scientific Proof that Cars and Cities Just Don’t Mix” is a December headline from Planetizen for a piece that says “what many Planetizen readers already know”—namely, that it appears, according to researchers at the University of Surrey, to be more pleasant to experience a city on foot or on a bike than by car, based on participants’ responses to videos they were asked to view (does Surrey not have real streets?). Actually, this is not even a piece, but is a piece about a piece, in Pacific Standard, about a study, which is equally incurious as to where the Surrey study fits as a recent instance of behavioral research, which might be even more crucial because there is so much of this kind of research to process these days.\nBut back to our first example. Alcock’s study is said to be groundbreaking because it is longitudinal rather than cross-sectional. It lasted five years, followed 1,000 people, and factored out influences such as money, jobs, and education to isolate the mental health effects of green areas over less green ones in the course of a move. This still leaves plenty of potential squish in the results, but you get the idea. Also squishy, from reading the stories alone, is: What does green mean? Hard to say. It might mean leafy streets, a regional park nearby, or full-on private pleasure grounds (we should all be so healthy). Does a dusty soccer field or a vigorous patch of kudzu out the window count? Do evergreens count more? Or can my area that’s green in summer make me happier all year-round?\nIt would be a huge help, in this quest to put forth encouraging findings about our environments and well-being, if anyone would simply ask around to cross-examine them. It’s easy to conceive that the green life is a happier one. But in looking for true association, correlation, or even, gasp, solid evidence of cause and effect, you want to know whether this is the most brilliant piece of experimental design in a generation, a fairly decent step forward in the case for more green space, or a thin longitudinal study in need of more longitude. So for now, play it safe; plant more trees, so they can get nice and big while you wait for more data.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Fantastic Fingers® Program Videos\nThe Fantastic Fingers® Fine Motor & Early Learning Program has 100 hands-on developmental activities to improve children's posture, fine motor & prewriting skills, develop attention, pre-reading, early numeracy skills & more.\nIf you haven't bought this product with the book, music & video access, you can view several free song & activity videos plus two short Fine Motor 101 training videos.\nWatch the videos in order below following the developmental progression as outlined the book.\nYou can also watch by topic by selecting from these boxes.\nIntroduction to the Fantastic Fingers® Program - Ingrid explains the need for this program in schools & homes. She mentions some of the benefits for children today.\nFine Motor 101 Part 1 - How do children's fine motor skills develop from ages birth to six? This will alert you to when children's fine motor skills are delayed. It will help you to understand the need for a developmental approach.\nFine Motor 101 Part 2 - How can we help children have the foundations for good handwriting? This videos explains how the Fantastic Fingers® program covers important foundations or components for writing.\nParachute Pretend Track 1 - In this fun original song using a parachute (or sheet or tubes) the children really work the muscles in their shoulder region while they pretend to be snakes, dinosaurs, elephants & eagles.\nThis is followed by activities to develop core & upper body strength as well as counting.\nSee pages 16-19 & 88.\nRibbon Dance Track 2 - This song using ribbons is popular with children. While developing strength in their shoulder region, they learn about position in space concepts e.g. up & down & side to side. The activities which follow include games with balls & balloons. Use with pages 20-23 & 89-95 for the worksheets of the numeracy & literacy extension activities.\nWrist Rhymes Track 3 - This easy to teach action song builds strength in children's wrist muscles as they pretend to be different animals. Strong wrist extensor muscles provide stability for the hand. After the song effective fine motor activities are demonstrated. See pp 24-27 of the book. Use the animal character worksheets on pp 96-100 & also choose from pp 160-186.\nAlphabet Fishing Track 4 - While the ABC song plays, the children strengthen their wrist muscles by fishing for letters or words as they wind in a string. Use with pp 28-31 & the worksheets specified for the extension activities which develop motor skills & teach numeral name & order, initial sounds, blending & simple addition.\nClever Caterpillar Track 5 - This is an original, well loved song about the life cycle of a caterpillar & develops very specific finger movements needed for good pencil control. The activities that follow on pp 32-35 increase strength in the fingers & improve cutting with scissors. Use the worksheets specified & see pp 72-74 for tips on making cutting easier.\nOur Hands Track 6 - This song to the catchy tune of 'The Wheels on the Bus' uses actions in shaving foam or other media. While improving tactile sensory processing, children learn about early literacy concepts such top to bottom & left to right. Refer to pp 36-39 of the book for more including the extension learning activities.\nFinger Song Track 7 - This song develops isolated finger movements important for manipulating a pencil & counting on the fingers during the early stages of addition & subtraction. The Fantastic Fingers® characters of Tricky Thumb & friends are introduced. Other activities are also demonstrated. See pp 40-41 & 38-39.\nFive Fingers Track 8 - This song teachers children about their left & right hands. It's developmentally more advanced than the finger play from Track 7. The activity with the play dough is really simple to do & gives good sensory input while increasing finger strength. See pp 42-23 & pp 38-39 for the program sheet & extension activities.\nLet's Go Track 9 - This little story introduces the Fantastic Fingers® characters Tricky Thumb, Patty Pointer, Mickey Middle, Roly Ring & Lulu Little. It teaches the finger names for holding the pencil in a good grip. Use this video with my free illustrated story called Let's Go - Learn Good Pencil Grip. See pp 44-45 & pp 75-76 for pencil grip tips.\nI Love Popcorn Track 10 - You might know this song but the actions are new. Children who can touch their thumb to each finger tip in sequence are ready to control a pencil & start learning to write letters & numbers. See pp 46-49 of my book. There are some very important activities here & they should be repeated often until well mastered. Use the specified worksheets..\nFive in the Bed Track 11 - Certain muscles in the forearm need to be strong. This is important for positioning the hand & wrist in the best position for writing & typing. The associated activities are fun to do. See pp 50-53 of the book. Activities teach counting, sequencing, subtraction, sentence making & final sounds while developing strength & the correct movement pattern.\nFinger Drum Track 12 - This song develops isolated finger movements important for manipulating a pencil & counting on the fingers during the early stages of addition & subtraction. The Fantastic Fingers® characters of Tricky Thumb & friends are introduced. Other activities are also demonstrated. See pp 40-41 & 38-39.\nFantastic Fingers Track 13 - This video contains important activities for developing a dynamic pencil grip which means that the writing tool is controlled by small bending & stretching of the first three fingers (as opposed to the wrist or shoulder joint movement). The result is neat & speedy writing! See pp 58-59 & 56-57. Use the relevant worksheets provided.\nFinger Tricks Track 14 - This is a good prewriting warm-up & it will take some practice to get all the actions. This song & the activities develop in-hand manipulation skills which are important for controlling the writing tool. Refer to pp 60-63 to teach the actions, associated games & extension activities (not shown in this video).\nWriting Ready Track 15 - This action song teaches children how to sit correctly, has finger warm-ups & reminders on how to hold their pencil & position their page for writing. Use before writing activities. See the gross motor activities which develop strength in the core muscles. See pp 64-67 of the book for the complete instructions & the extension learning activities (not shown on this video).\nTip-Top Track 16 - Children need lots of practice working from top to bottom & left to right. This lively action song links the concept of top to bottom to the rain falling & is followed by pencil & paper games to reinforce this & other prewriting skills. See pp 68-70 & the worksheets on pp 156-187 of the book.\nLet's Drive the Pencil Car - Song words:\nTricky Thumb & Patty Pointer play 'I Spy'\nJump on the Pencil Car, ready to fly\nMickey Middle slips behind for a ride\nWhile Ring & Little Rascals go & hide\nRing & Little Rascals go & hide\nOne, two, three, let's drive the Pencil Car\nLet's drive it nice & far, let's go, let's go, let's go", "label": "No"}
{"text": "How would you know if you have a dead tooth? What does one look like?\nA dead tooth is a tooth that does not have a nerve inside it. The nerve has died. Normally teeth DO have a nerve inside them. It's what tells you if your coffee is hot or your ice cream is cold!\nI usually tell my patients that a tooth is a bit like a pencil. The nerve inside the tooth is like the pencil lead, running down the inside of the tooth.\nIt's possible for the nerve to die and shrivel up. This is then like a pencil with the pencil lead taken out, and a small space is left behind.\nYou might think that not having a nerve in a tooth would be OK, because then you can't get toothache. Well, it's true that the tooth itself cannot sense hot and cold anymore, but there is a problem with the little space left behind in the middle of the tooth.\nIt has dead tissue in it. This can provide a feast for bacteria, eventually leading to an infection within the tooth, and this infection can then leak out of the tip of the root.\nA dead tooth that has not been treated could lead to a tooth infection.\nWhy do teeth have nerves in the first place?\nTo be honest, we don't know for sure. You'll have to ask the Creator about that! As a tooth is developing under the gum, it is actually the nerve that is laying down some of the \"new tooth\" substance, from the inside.\nOnce the tooth is fully formed, the nerve is pretty much redundant! But it remains in the middle of the tooth, sensing heat and cold. It can also tell you if you have a crack in your tooth.\nWhy does a tooth die? There are several possibilities;\nWithout a proper blood supply, the tooth nerve will start to die. Unfortunately, once this process starts, it cannot be stopped or reversed. Sometimes the tooth will become very painful as the nerve dies. This is called pulpitis. Sometimes the nerve can die quietly, without you feeling anything.\nAs with a knock or a blow on the tooth, once the nerve starts to die, it cannot be stopped or reversed. The nerve will die completely. Again, you will normally get a lot of toothache while this is happening, although sometimes the nerve can die without causing any pain.\nThis can put a very heavy load on one or two teeth. The tiny blood vessels at the tip of the root become compressed, reducing the blood supply to the nerve. If this happens very often (ie. every night), and severely enough, the nerve will eventually die.\nSo when the tooth is dead, there's no more pain?\nWell, at some point the nerve finally dies completely, and when this happens then your toothache is gone. For a while.\nBecause NOW you have a tooth with a dead nerve inside it. Imagine you got severe frostbite on one of your toes. The blood supply is cut off. The toe dies. Just like your tooth nerve. But what happens then? Does your toe just stay the same?\nNo, the dead toe starts to rot. Bacteria can breed in there, because there is no blood supply and therefore no immune system. The same thing happens to a dead tooth nerve. It starts to rot, and becomes infected.\nThen this infection starts to leak out of the tip of the root. The bone around the tooth root becomes infected, too. This is the start of an abscess. At first, the tooth will become tender to bite on. Then it will start to ache all the time. At this point you will need tooth abscess treatment.\nThe period of time that you have between the tooth dying and the abscess starting can vary a lot. Sometimes it will be a matter of days, and at the other extreme it could be several years!\nThis X-ray above shows black areas around the roots of the tooth in the middle of the picture. These dark areas are caused by the jawbone around the roots becoming thinner as a result of chronic infection.\nWhat does a dead tooth look like?\nSoon after a tooth dies, you cannot see any difference. It looks like any other tooth. But after a period of time, sometimes years, the tooth will start to get darker.\nThis darkening is caused by the tiny blood vessels in the nerve breaking down and leaking red blood cells. It's like a bruise. But with a tooth it gradually gets darker and darker as time goes by. And it's permanent. The tooth never gets lighter again on it's own.\nIt may be possible to lighten the color of the tooth with tooth whitening procedures, after a root canal procedure has been completed.\nWhat is the treatment for a dead tooth?\nThere are only 2 treatments for a dead tooth. One is to have the tooth taken out. The other is to save the tooth with a root canal procedure.\nIf root canal treatment is done soon after the tooth dies, it usually prevents the tooth from becoming darker. It is also sometimes possible to lighten a tooth that has become darker by using a bleaching technique, as mentioned above. This usually gets the tooth a lot lighter in color, but it may not match your other teeth exactly.\nAnother method is to put a crown (\"cap\") or veneer over the tooth, to hide the dark color.\nYou may have heard your dentist use the words \"vital tooth\" or \"non-vital tooth\". It doesn't mean what you think. To be honest, these phrases are ingrained into dentist's brains at dental school, and we forget what they sound like to normal folk!\nTo a dentist, a \"vital\" tooth is a tooth with a healthy nerve inside it.\nA \"non-vital\" tooth is a tooth that does NOT have a nerve inside it.\nThe word \"vital\" is being used in a similar way to \"vitality\", meaning life, being alive, or full of energy. It has nothing to do with being an important tooth! ALL teeth are important! The phrase \"non-vital\" just means that the tooth doesn't have a nerve. It may have already had a root canal treatment and be perfectly OK.\nOR it might be a tooth with an untreated dead nerve.\nIf you think you have a dead tooth, get your dentist to check it out. Getting it treated sooner rather than later will help prevent it going dark, and also prevent an infection and abscess later on.\nHAVE YOU HAD TOOTHACHE?\nGet over that pain with my new e-book!\nThe Toothache Survival Guide\nMy book explains how to tell if you REALLY need to see a dentist, or whether you can save time and money by using a home remedy! I have written all about the reasons for having a dead tooth, toothache, swollen gums and tooth infections; how to tell the different causes apart from each other, and ALL your possible treatment options. Click HERE to read more about The Toothache Survival Guide and how to get your additional FREE reports.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: $12 Adults, $7 Child\nWild Asia: Journey to Save the Tiger\nTigers are an incredibly powerful and majestic creature. This species, specifically the Amur (or Siberian) tiger, is under threat in this rapidly changing world.\nJoin Blank Park Zoo as we welcome Dr. Jonathan Slaght, Project Manager for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Russia Program, as he addresses the work the organization is doing to protect this animal. Dr. Slaght manages a research project that measures the impact of poachers on the Amur tiger. Poachers seek and kill the tiger for its stunning pelt, bones and other body parts, many of which are used as ingredients in traditional Chinese medicines.\nThe Russia Program looks at road closures and their impact on the access that poachers have to these animals. In 1920, there were an estimated 100,000 tigers in the wild. Today, their numbers hover in the low thousands, with only about 400 Amur tigers remaining. Dr. Slaght is also working to improve the scientific quality of wide-range surveys, which are used to find estimates of tigers remaining in the wild.\nDr. Jonathan Slaght has been traveling to Russia since 1992—when he was just 15 years old—and to the province Primorye in the Russian Far East since 1995. He has been involved in Amur tiger conservation in Russia since 2002. In addition to his work with tiger conservation, Dr. Slaght is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on Blakiston’s fish owl, an endangered species endemic to northeast Asia.\nDr. Jonathan Slaght of the Wildlife Conservation Society\nLearn how Dr. Slaght and his organization are using camera monitoring and rehabilitation to protect and save the Amur tiger at Blank Park Zoo Thursday, April 3, 2014 as part of our Wild Asia Conservation Series.\nThe Wild Asia: Journey to Save the Amur Tiger event will include cocktails and appetizers, time to visit our Discovery Center exhibit and chat with Dr. Slaght.\nSeating is limited - click here to purchase your tickets today!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Tourism has a significant impact on much of the world. From the host to the visitor, we are all in one way or another shaped by tourism. While tourism’s positive effects include job creation, poverty alleviation, education, environmental preservation, and cultural exchange, tourism’s negative consequences–crime, loss of cultural identity, environmental degradation, species endangerment, and global warming–have proliferated in the last 30 years.\nTo counteract tourism’s negative side, we need to discuss what sustainable community development means within communities affected by tourism. Such a discussion must also include the steps that can be taken to ensure that those communities flourish with tourism as one part of a whole, rather than rely solely on tourism. After all, the changes that tourism brings about can be part of any community’s growth into a sustainable community.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Will we ever be able to teleport? - Sajan Saini\n- 1,520,775 Views\n- 3,692 Questions Answered\n- TEDEd Animation\nWe described the uncertainty principle as the result of an unpredictable scattering between a photon and an electron, and this abbreviated description alludes to a subtle concept: the likelihood of finding a quantum particle anywhere in space is described by a probability function, where this function is formed by the combination of several wave functions. A helpful overview of the uncertainty principle can be found at the Hyper Physics website of Georgia State University or in this online lecture by Prof. J. Schombert at the University of Oregon. After reading up on quantum states and the uncertainty principle, you might check out two TED-Ed videos which give a very accessible explanation on quantum superposition and entanglement (by Josh Samani) and an overview ofthis Einstein’s so-called “spooky action” entanglement thought experiment (TED-Ed video on quantum entanglement by Chad Orzel). A very informative description of quantum entanglement can also be found in this Science News article. Then, challenge yourself and dig into the description of a sophisticated entanglement experiment in this Physical Review Letter by Shalm et al. Quantum physics describes the location of an electron as a probability density, but doesn’t provide an insight into how the electron moves between these various locations. Keeping this fundamentally fuzzy description of quantum particles in mind, does the description of entanglement as an interaction at-a-distance really seem that unusual?\nA more expanded definition of the qubit, or quantum bit of data, is available in this Ars Technica article. Finally, the exact mechanism of quantum teleportation (which requires the transmission of two classical digital bits) can be explored with a little more technical insight in this Science article by A. Cho. For this in more rigorous detail check out this Nature letter by Riebe et al.\nSajan Saini is a former materials scientist and science writer. He directs the educational curriculum for AIM Photonics Academy at MIT and lectures at Princeton University. His writings have appeared in Coda Quarterly, MIT Ask an Engineer, and Harper's Magazine. For more on Sajan, please see: https://www.ted.com/profiles/5373010.\nScott Aaronson is the David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include quantum computing and theoretical computer science; he also writes a blog: http://www.scottaaronson.com.\nCreate and share a new lesson based on this one.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Physical geography (also known as geosystems or physiography) is one of the two major subfields of geography. Physical geography is that branch of natural science which deals with the study of processes and patterns in the natural environment like the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere, as opposed to the cultural or built environment, the domain of human geography.\nWithin the body of physical geography, the Earth is often split either into several spheres or environments, the main spheres being the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and pedosphere. Research in physical geography is often interdisciplinary and uses the systems approach.\nPhysical Geography can be divided into several sub-fields, as follows:\n- Geomorphology is the field concerned with understanding the surface of the Earth and the processes by which it is shaped, both at the present as well as in the past. Geomorphology as a field has several sub-fields that deal with the specific landforms of various environments e.g. desert geomorphology and fluvial geomorphology, however, these sub-fields are united by the core processes which cause them; mainly tectonic or climatic processes. Geomorphology seeks to understand landform history and dynamics, and predict future changes through a combination of field observation, physical experiment, and numerical modeling (Geomorphometry). Early studies in geomorphology are the foundation for pedology, one of two main branches of soil science.\n- Hydrology is predominantly concerned with the amounts and quality of water moving and accumulating on the land surface and in the soils and rocks near the surface and is typified by the hydrological cycle. Thus the field encompasses water in rivers, lakes, aquifers and to an extent glaciers, in which the field examines the process and dynamics involved in these bodies of water. Hydrology has historically had an important connection with engineering and has thus developed a largely quantitative method in its research; however, it does have an earth science side that embraces the systems approach. Similar to most fields of physical geography it has sub-fields that examine the specific bodies of water or their interaction with other spheres e.g. limnology and ecohydrology.\n- Glaciology is the study of glaciers and ice sheets, or more commonly the cryosphere or ice and phenomena that involve ice. Glaciology groups the latter (ice sheets) as continental glaciers and the former (glaciers) as alpine glaciers. Although, research in the areas are similar with research undertaken into both the dynamics of ice sheets and glaciers the former tends to be concerned with the interaction of ice sheets with the present climate and the latter with the impact of glaciers on the landscape. Glaciology also has a vast array of sub-fields examining the factors and processes involved in ice sheets and glaciers e.g. snow hydrology and glacial geology.\n- Biogeography is the science which deals with geographic patterns of species distribution and the processes that result in these patterns. Biogeography emerged as a field of study as a result of the work of Alfred Russel Wallace, although the field prior to the late twentieth century had largely been viewed as historic in its outlook and descriptive in its approach. The main stimulus for the field since its founding has been that of evolution, plate tectonics and the theory of island biogeography. The field can largely be divided into five sub-fields: island biogeography, paleobiogeography, phylogeography, zoogeography and phytogeography\n- Climatology is the study of the climate, scientifically defined as weather conditions averaged over a long period of time. Climatology examines both the nature of micro (local) and macro (global) climates and the natural and anthropogenic influences on them. The field is also sub-divided largely into the climates of various regions and the study of specific phenomena or time periods e.g. tropical cyclone rainfall climatology and paleoclimatology.\n- Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and short term forecasting (in contrast with climatology). Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the eighteenth century. Meteorological phenomena are observable weather events which illuminate and are explained by the science of meteorology.\n- Pedology is the study of soils in their natural environment. It is one of two main branches of soil science, the other being edaphology. Pedology mainly deals with pedogenesis, soil morphology, soil classification. In physical geography pedology is largely studied due to the numerous interactions between climate (water, air, temperature), soil life (micro-organisms, plants, animals), the mineral materials within soils (biogeochemical cycles) and its position and effects on the landscape such as laterization.\n- Palaeogeography is a cross-disciplinary study that examines the preserved material in the stratigraphic record in order to determine the distribution of the continents through geologic time. Almost all the evidence for the positions of the continents comes from geology in the form of fossils or paleomagnetism. The use of this data has resulted in evidence for continental drift, plate tectonics and supercontinents. This in turn has supported palaeogeographic theories such as the Wilson cycle.\n- Coastal geography is the study of the dynamic interface between the ocean and the land, incorporating both the physical geography (i.e. coastal geomorphology, geology and oceanography) and the human geography of the coast. It involves an understanding of coastal weathering processes, particularly wave action, sediment movement and weathering, and also the ways in which humans interact with the coast. Coastal geography although predominantly geomorphological in its research is not just concerned with coastal landforms, but also the causes and influences of sea level change.\n- Oceanography is the branch of physical geography that studies the Earth's oceans and seas. It covers a wide range of topics, including marine organisms and ecosystem dynamics (biological oceanography); ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics (physical oceanography); plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor (geological oceanography); and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries (chemical oceanography). These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge of the world ocean and understanding of processes within it.\n- Quaternary science is an inter-disciplinary field of study focusing on the Quaternary period, which encompasses the last 2.6 million years. The field studies the last ice age and the recent interstadial the Holocene and uses proxy evidence to reconstruct the past environments during this period to infer the climatic and environmental changes that have occurred.\n- Landscape ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology and geography that address how spatial variation in the landscape affects ecological processes such as the distribution and flow of energy, materials and individuals in the environment (which, in turn, may influence the distribution of landscape \"elements\" themselves such as hedgerows). The field was largely founded by the German geographer Carl Troll. Landscape ecology typically deals with problems in an applied and holistic context. The main difference between biogeography and landscape ecology is that the latter is concerned with how flows or energy and material are changed and their impacts on the landscape whereas the former is concerned with the spatial patterns of species and chemical cycles.\n- Geomatics is the field of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering of geographic information, or spatially referenced information. Geomatics includes geodesy (scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the earth, its gravitational field, and other geodynamic phenomena, such as crustal motion, oceanic tides, and polar motion) and GIS (a computer based system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth) and remote sensing (the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real-time sensing devices that are not in physical or intimate contact with the object).\n- Environmental geography is a branch of geography that analyzes the spatial aspects of interactions between humans and the natural world. The branch bridges the divide between human and physical geography and thus requires an understanding of the dynamics of geology, meteorology, hydrology, biogeography, and geomorphology, as well as the ways in which human societies conceptualize the environment. Although the branch was previously more visible in research than at present with theories such as environmental determinism linking society with the environment. It has largely become the domain of the study of environmental management or anthropogenic influences.\nJournals and literatureEdit\nPhysical geography and Earth Science journals communicate and document the results of research carried out in universities and various other research institutions. Most journals cover a specific field and publish the research within that field, however unlike human geographers, physical geographers tend to publish in inter-disciplinary journals rather than predominantly geography journal; the research is normally expressed in the form of a scientific paper. Additionally, textbooks, books, and magazines on geography communicate research to laypeople, although these tend to focus on environmental issues or cultural dilemmas. Examples of journals that publish articles from physical geographers are: Template:Columns\nHistorical evolution of the disciplineEdit\nTemplate:Cleanup From the birth of geography as a science during the Greek classical period and until the late nineteenth century with the birth of anthropogeography or Human Geography, Geography was almost exclusively a natural science: the study of location and descriptive gazetteer of all places of the known world. Several works among the best known during this long period could be cited as an example, from Strabo (Geography), Eratosthenes (Geography) or Dionisio Periegetes (Periegesis Oiceumene) in the Ancient Age to the Alexander von Humboldt (Cosmos) in the century XIX, in which geography is regarded as a physical and natural science, of course, through the work Summa de Geografía of Martín Fernández de Enciso from the early sixteenth century, which is indicated for the first time the New World.\nDuring the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a controversy exported from Geology, between supporters of James Hutton (uniformitarianism Thesis) and Georges Cuvier (catastrophism) strongly influenced the field of geography, because geography at this time was a natural science since Human Geography or Antropogeography had just developed as a discipline in the late nineteenth century.\nTwo historical events during the nineteenth century had a great effect in the further development of physical geography. The first was the European colonial expansion in Asia, Africa, Australia and even America in search of raw materials required by industries during the Industrial Revolution. This fostered the creation of geography departments in the universities of the colonial powers and the birth and development of national geographical societies, thus giving rise to the process identified by Horacio Capel as the institutionalization of geography.\nOne of the most prolific empires in this regard was the Russian. A mid-eighteenth century many geographers are sent by the Russian altamirazgo different opportunities to perform geographical surveys in the area of Arctic Siberia. Among these is who is considered the patriarch of Russian geography: Mikhail Lomonosov who in the mid-1750s began working in the Department of Geography, Academy of Sciences to conduct research in Siberia, their contributions are notable in this regard, shows the soil organic origin, develops a comprehensive law on the movement of the ice that still governs the basics, thereby founding a new branch of Geography: Glaciology. In 1755 his initiative was founded Moscow University where he promotes the study of geography and the training of geographers. In 1758 he was appointed director of the Department of Geography, Academy of Sciences, a post from which would develop a working methodology for geographical survey guided by the most important long expeditions and geographical studies in Russia. Thus followed the line of Lomonosov and the contributions of the Russian school became more frequent through his disciples, and in the nineteenth century we have great geographers as Vasily Dokuchaev who performed works of great importance as a \"principle of comprehensive analysis of the territory\" and \"Russian Chernozem\" latter being the most important where introduces the geographical concept of soil, as distinct from a simple geological strata, and thus founding a new geographic area of study: the Pedology. Climatology also receive a strong boost from the Russian school by Wladimir Köppen whose main contribution, climate classification, is still valid today. However, this great geographer also contributed to the Paleogeography through his work \"The climates of the geological past\" which is considered the father of Paleoclimatology. Russian geographers who made great contributions to the discipline in this period were: NM Sibirtsev, Pyotr Semyonov, K. D. Glinka, Neustrayev, among others.\nThe second important process is the theory of evolution by Darwin in mid-century (which decisively influenced the work of Ratzel, who had academic training as a zoologist and was a follower of Darwin's ideas) which meant an important impetus in the development of Biogeography.\nAnother major event in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century will give a major boost to development of geography and will take place in United States. It is the work of the famous geographer William Morris Davis who not only made important contributions to the establishment of discipline in his country, but revolutionized the field to develop geographical cycle theory which he proposed as a paradigm for Geography in general, although in actually served as a paradigm for Physical Geography. His theory explained that mountains and other landforms are shaped by the influence of a number of factors that are manifested in the geographical cycle. He explained that the cycle begins with the lifting of the relief by geological processes (faults, volcanism, tectonic upheaval, etc.).. Geographical factors such as rivers and runoff begins to create the V-shaped valleys between the mountains (the stage called \"youth\"). During this first stage, the terrain is steeper and more irregular. Over time, the currents can carve wider valleys ( \"maturity\") and then start to wind, towering hills only ( \"senescence\"). Finally, everything comes to what is a plain flat plain at the lowest elevation possible (called \"baseline\") This plain was called by Davis' \"peneplain\" meaning \"almost plain\" Then the rejuvenation occurs and there is another mountain lift and the cycle continues. Although Davis's theory is not entirely accurate, it was absolutely revolutionary and unique in its time and helped to modernize and create Geography subfield of Geomorphology. Its implications prompted a myriad of research in various branches of Physical Geography. In the case of the Paleogeography this theory provided a model for understanding the evolution of the landscape. For Hydrology, Glaciology and Climatology as a boost investigated as studying geographic factors shape the landscape and affect the cycle. The bulk of the work of William Morris Davis led to the development of a new branch of Physical Geography: Geomorphology whose contents until then did not differ from the rest of Geography. Shortly after this branch would present a major development. Some of his disciples made significant contributions to various branches of physical geography such as Curtis Marbut and his invaluable legacy for Pedology, Mark Jefferson, Isaiah Bowman, among others.\nNotable physical geographersEdit\n- Eratosthenes (276Template:Spaced ndash194 BC), who made the first known reliable estimation of the Earth's size. He is considered the father of geodesy.\n- Ptolemy (c.90Template:Spaced ndashc.168), who compiled Greek and Roman knowledge to produce the book Geographia.\n- Abū Rayhān Bīrūnī (973Template:Spaced ndash1048 AD), considered the father of geodesy.Template:Verify source\n- Ibn Sina (Avicenna, 980–1037), who formulated the law of superposition and concept of uniformitarianism in The Book of Healing.Template:Citation needed\n- Muhammad al-Idrisi (Dreses, 1100Template:Spaced ndashc.1165), who drew the Tabula Rogeriana, the most accurate world map in pre-modern times.\n- Piri Reis (1465Template:Spaced ndashc.1554), whose Piri Reis map is the oldest surviving world map to include the Americas and possibly Antarctica\n- Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594), an innovative cartographer and originator of the Mercator projection.\n- Bernhardus Varenius (1622–1650), Wrote his important work \"General Geography\" (1650), first overview of the geography, the foundation of modern geography.\n- Mikhail Lomonosov (1711–1765), father of Russian geography and founded the study of glaciology.\n- Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), considered the father of modern geography. Published Kosmos and founded the study of biogeography.\n- Arnold Henry Guyot (1807–1884), who noted the structure of glaciers and advanced the understanding of glacial motion, especially in fast ice flow.\n- Louis Agassiz (1807–1873), the author of a glacial theory which disputed the notion of a steady-cooling Earth.\n- Alfred Russel Wallace (1823–1913), founder of modern biogeography and the Wallace line.\n- Vasily Dokuchaev (1840–1903), patriarch of Russian geography and founder of pedology.\n- Wladimir Peter Köppen (1846–1940), developer of most important climate classification and founder of Paleoclimatology.\n- William Morris Davis (1850–1934), father of American geography, founder of Geomorphology and developer of the geographical cycle theory.\n- Walther Penck (1888–1923), proponent of the cycle of erosion and the simultaneous occurrence of uplift and denudation.\n- Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922), Antarctic explorer during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.\n- Robert E. Horton (1875–1945), founder of modern hydrology and concepts such as infiltration capacity and overland flow.\n- J Harlen Bretz (1882–1981), pioneer of research into the shaping of landscapes by catastrophic floods, most notably the Bretz (Missoula) floods.\n- Luis García Sáinz (1894–1965), pioneer of physical geography in Spain.\n- Willi Dansgaard (1922–2011), palaeoclimatologist and quaternary scientist, instrumental in the use of oxygen-isotope dating and co-identifier of Dansgaard-Oeschger events.\n- Hans Oeschger (1927–1998), palaeoclimatologist and pioneer in ice core research, co-identifier of Dansgaard-Orschger events.\n- Richard Chorley (1927–2002), a key contributor to the quantitative revolution and the use of systems theory in geography.\n- Sir Nicholas Shackleton (1937–2006), who demonstrated that oscillations in climate over the past few million years could be correlated with variations in the orbital and positional relationship between the Earth and the Sun.\n- Stefan Rahmstorf (born 1960), professor of abrupt climate changes and author on theories of thermohaline dynamics.\n- Environmental science\n- Environmental studies\n- Physiographic regions of the world\n- Template:Cite book\n- Template:Cite book\n- Template:Cite book\n- Template:Cite book\n- Template:Cite book\n- Template:Cite book\n- Physiography by T.X. Huxley, 1878, full text, physical geography of the Thames River Basin\n- Fundamentals of Physical Geography, 2nd Edition, by M. Pidwirny, 2006, full text\n- Physical Geography for Students and Teachers, UK National Grid For Learning\n<ref>tags exist, but no\n<references/>tag was found", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Published on Feb 16, 2016\nThe objective: To see if infants receiving the Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (LCPUFAs) such as Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Arachidonic acid (ARA) have an affect on the development of visual, mental, and motor skills. It is hypothesized that the DHA and ARA will make a difference in the development of the infants. The infants that do receive the DHA and ARA will be able to perform more tasks on average that the group that does not\n10 infants that received DHA and ARA through mother milk or Enfamil LIPIL acting as the variable group 10 infants that received formula that did not contain DHA and ARA acting as the control group Procedure- Acquire the twenty infants for testing and monitor their development for eighteen months.\nInfants were tested in categories of mental, motor, and visual skills to see if DHA and ARA make a difference in brain and eye growth in sixty-three total activities.\nDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Arachidonic acid (ARA) help to stimulate eye and brain neurons therefore stimulating development and growth.\nAfter the period of eighteen months, the infants that received the DHA and ARA amino acids via breast milk or Enfamil LIPIL showed faster development in visual, mental, and motor skills compared to the control group that did not receive DHA and ARA in the formula milk.\nA thirty percent difference was noted between the variable and control groups. Nearly seven of ten infants from the variable group were able to complete the various tasks, versus only four of ten from the control group accomplished their tasks\nIt can be concluded that the infants that received Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Arachidonic acid (ARA) are able to complete more tasks involving motor, visual, and mental skills than those infants who do not receive these vital acids.\nDHA and ARA make a substantial difference in the visual and mental development of the infant.\nIn addition, these nutrients help the infant to be able to get a head start on life by stimulating their brain and eye neurons.\nThis project show the importance of amino acids in early development of infants to get a head start on life\nScience Fair Project done By Asad H. Arastu.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "- Students connect with other students throughout New Zealand, sharing ideas and learning\n- Reading, writing and thinking skills improve\nStudents put their names forward to participate and the class then nominate 2 - 4 students to participate for that week. They are also making sure that everyone gets a chance to participate in chats.\nThis Wednesday's topic was a hit with students and before I knew it, more than half of the class were engaged in the chats, sharing their ideas.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Definition of physiological saline in English:\nA solution of salts that is isotonic with the body fluids.\n- The tail artery was cannulated with an intravenous catheter filled with physiological saline and heparin, and then connected to a pressure transducer (RP - 1500 Narco Biosystem).\n- We then pumped in cold saline to observe the effects on heartbeat as the temperature dropped 20 degrees; and we dripped in various physiological salines to determine whether or not they would stop the heart from beating altogether.\n- Previously, it has been shown that even the inhalation of physiological saline leads to a transient drop in FEV 1 in patients with CF.\nDefinition of physiological saline in:\n- US English dictionary\nWhat do you find interesting about this word or phrase?\nComments that don't adhere to our Community Guidelines may be moderated or removed.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The DocBook XSL stylesheets support documents written in many languages. This support is made easier by the fact that XML itself supports Unicode, which includes characters for most of the world's languages. To write a DocBook document in a given language, you just have to identify a character encoding that expresses the language, and then indicate that character encoding in the XML declaration that must appear at the top of each XML file, such as\n<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"iso-8859-1\"?>. You write the text of your document using that character encoding, and you use the standard DocBook tags (which have English names) to mark the XML elements. Then you just have to make sure the XSLT processor you use supports your encoding.\nThe language support in the DocBook XSL stylesheets is primarily for generated text that the stylesheets produce. For example, an English document should label a chapter with\nChapter 3, while a German document's chapter should be labeled\nThe XML document encoding does not tell the stylesheets what language the document is written in. You have to supply that information with either a\nlang attribute in the document or a stylesheet parameter at processing time.\nIndexing in DocBook XSL does not sort properly for non-English languages. But there is a customization available that does sort properly. See the section “Internationalized indexes”.\nThe preferred method of indicating language is by adding a\nlang attribute with a language code value, usually on the document root element . This method records the language within the document itself, so it is clear to anyone examining the document. Also, the attribute triggers automatic processing in that language by the stylesheets. That means you don't have to indicate the language on the processing command line.\nlang is one of the common DocBook attributes, it is permissible for all DocBook elements. The attribute applies to the element it is in, and all of that element's descendants. If one of the descendants has a different\nlang attribute, then it overrides the ancestor's value for the scope of that descendant. For example, if a document's root element is\nbook, you can put a\nlang attribute in the book start tag so it applies to the whole document. If one of your chapters is written in a different language, then it can have a\nlang attribute whose value applies only to that chapter. The following example illustrates this usage.\n<book lang=\"de\"> ... <chapter> <title>Profil verwalten</title> ... </chapter> <chapter lang=\"en\"> <title>Special Features</title> ... </chapter> <chapter> <title>Junk-E-Mails vermeiden</title> ... </chapter> </book>\nIn this example, the document root element sets the lang to\nde (German) for the document. So the chapters\nProfil verwalten and\nJunk-E-Mails vermeiden are processed as German. But the\nSpecial Features chapter has its own lang set to\nen (English). So the second chapter is processed as English. Its label will be\nChapter in the chapter title page, the book's table of contents and any cross references to that chapter.\nYou can also indicate the language of a document at processing time by using a stylesheet parameter set to a language code. This is useful if you are processing a document that doesn't have a\nlang attribute and you cannot edit it to add one, or if you want to override the attribute it does have. There are two stylesheet parameters that can be used to set the processing language:\nl10n.gentext.language will override any lang attribute set in the\nThis parameter is only needed if the document is a single language\nthat is not English, and one of the following conditions.\nIt does not have a lang attribute.\nThe lang attribute it does have is wrong.\nThe lang attribute it does have is not one of those supported by the stylesheets.\nl10n.gentext.default.language can be used in the same circumstances as the\nparameter, but it won't override any lang attributes in the\nstylesheet. It will apply only to those elements for which no lang\nattribute applies. Thus if there is a lang attribute on the\ndocument's root element, then the parameter will have no\nIf you wondering about the names of these parameters, you probably don't recognize the odd abbreviation\nl10n, which is a lower case L followed by the number 10 and the letter n. This is an abbreviation of “localization” (the first and last letters, and 10 letters in between). It means the gentext strings are adapted to a particular locale in the world. This abbreviation is similar to\ni18n, which is an abbreviation for “internationalization”.\nAs of this writing, DocBook XSL supports 45 languages. That means it has translations for the generated text strings in 45 languages. The translations are stored in XML files named for the language code, such as\nfr.xml, etc. These are stored in the\ncommon subdirectory of the stylesheet distribution. So if you want to check if a given language is supported, look in that directory for an XML file of that name. The top of each file looks like this:\n<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"US-ASCII\"?> <l:l10n xmlns:l=\"http://docbook.sourceforge.net/xmlns/l10n/1.0\" language=\"it\" english-language-name=\"Italian\">\nlanguage attribute identifies the language code. It is this attribute value that the stylesheet uses to match to a\nlang attribute in a document. The filename just happens to have the same name. The\nenglish-language-name attribute gives the language name in English for each language.\nMost of the language codes are two-letters, named using the ISO 639 standard. A few have variations to reflect how a given language is used in a different country. For example the\npt_br language is for Portuguese as spoken in Brazil. The country codes that are used in the second part of the name are listed in the ISO 3166 alpha-2\nWhen you specify a language code for your document in an attribute or parameter, you can use upper- or lower-case letters. If it has a country extension, you can use either dash or underscore as the separator. In all these cases the stylesheets will map the code to the supported value.\nIf you specify a country extension, and there is no translation for that extension, the stylesheet will fall back to using just the two-letter language code. If a two-letter code is not supported, then the stylesheets fall back to English.\nIn theory, DocBook XSL can support any language that can be expressed in Unicode. In practice, only 45 languages have translated text strings that the stylesheets can access. If you need a language that is not currently available, then you can make the translations and add them to your stylesheets. You should copy the English file\ncommon/en.xml to a new language code XML file, and then translate the\ntext attributes in the file. The translations should use Unicode numerical character references for any non-ASCII characters.\nThe easiest way to add a new language to the stylesheets is to submit your translation to the DocBook XSL project for integration into the next release. Send email to the project admins at the DocBook SourceForge site. Then your new translation will be included in future stylesheet distributions. It also makes it available to other users, who can make contributions to it as well.\nIf you want to include your translation only in your own stylesheet, you need to do the following:\nCopy the stylesheet file\ncommon/l10n.xml to a new filename, such as\ncommon/my-l10n.xml. It is best to keep it in the same directory because it references all the other language files in that directory.\nEdit your new file to add a SYSTEM entity declaration to the DOCTYPE and an entity reference to the body of your copied file. Just copy similar lines from the file itself. The entity declaration should point to your new language file location, relative to the\n<!ENTITY fy SYSTEM \"../mystuff/fy.xml\"> ... &fy;\nCreate a stylesheet customization layer if you don't already have one.\nAdd the following line to your customization file:\n<xsl:param name=\"l10n.xml\" select=\"document('../mystuff/my-l10n.xml')\"/>\nThe path to your enhanced\nmy-l10n.xml file should be relative to your stylesheet customization file.\ndocument() function loads your customized file into the stylesheet parameter\nl10n.xml. That parameter is searched when looking for a\nThis arrangement is a bit awkward, and will need to be repeated with each new stylesheet release. It's best to complete the translation and submit it to the DocBook project.\n|DocBook XSL: The Complete Guide - 3rd Edition||PDF version available|\nCopyright © 2002-2005 Sagehill Enterprises", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The continuum hypothesis has been unsolved for hundreds of years. In other words, can I answer it completely? By refuting the culturally responsible continuum (Lam, 2014), one can link the problem to the mathematical continuum, and it is possible to disproof the continuum hypothesis (Lam, 2018). To go ahead a step, one may extend our mathematical system (by employing a more powerful set theory) and solve the continuum problem by three conditional cases. This event is similar to the status cases in the discriminant of solving a quadratic equation. Hence, my proposed algorithmic flowchart can best settle and depict the problem. From the above, one can further conclude that when people extend mathematics (like set theory — ZFC) into new systems (such as Force Axioms), experts can solve important mathematical problems (CH). Indeed, there are different types of such mathematical systems, similar to ancient mathematical notation. Hence, different cultures have different ways of representation, which is similar to a Chinese saying: “different villages have different laws.” However, the primary purpose of mathematical notation was initially to remember and communicate. This event indicates that the basic purpose of developing any new mathematical system is to help solve a natural phenomenon in our universe.\nThe Development of Contextual Approach-Based Materials for Poetry Writing On Grade X Student In Sma Budi Murni 2 Medan (Published)\nThis research is based on the learning problems of class X students of SMA Budi Murni 2 that are still teacher-centered. This causes students not being able to study independently because of the lack of poetry text references used in poetry writing class. In addition, the student’s ability to write poetry texts is known to be low because the teaching materials used by teachers and students are still based on textbooks. The book is the only source of information for poetry text writing study. In learning to write poetry texts, teacher sometimes still use learning methods that tend to be monotonous, such as the use of discussion methods. This is known from the results of observations made by the researchers themselves. All poetry texts writing learning comes from textbooks. Based on the above problems, the researcher conducted a research development aimed at (1) to analyze the development process of the contextual approach-based poetry text writing materials on grade X student in SMA Budi Murni 2 Medan, (2) to analyze the feasibility of the contextual approach-based poetry text writing materials on grade X student in SMA Budi Murni 2 Medan, (3) to analyze the effectiveness of the contextual approach-based poetry text writing materials on grade X student in SMA Budi Murni 2 Medan. The method adopted is the Research and development (R&D) proposed by Sugiyono, based on Borg and Gall. The trial subjects consisted of 3 students in individual test, 9 students in small group test, and 35 students in limited field test. The data collection technique used observation, interviews, questionnaire, and poetry text writing test. The research result shows that (1) material expert’s validation includes content feasibility with an average of 83,52% in “very good” criteria, presentation eligibility with an average of 87,5% in “very good” criteria, and language aspect with an average of 75% in “good” criteria, (2) graphyc design expert’s validation with an average of 83,46% in “very good” criteria, (3) teachers’ responses with an average of 88,23% in “very good” criteria, (4) individual test with an average of 77,77% in “very good” criteria, (5) small group test with an average of 80,10% in “very good” criteria, (6) limited field test with an average of 84,82% in “very good” criteria. The learning outcomes of student’s poetry writing before using the module was 74.28, while after using the module increased up to 85.57. The resulted difference between before and after the module usage is as much as 11.29. The implication of this study is that, the developed teaching materials may provide practical contributions in the implementation of the learning process for teacher. This is because the additional teaching materials provide convenience in the process of teaching.\nChronologically speaking, the view to syllabus design has been changed over the decades of development of the phenomenon of second language learning and teaching, as we go through from language centered methods to learner centered methods and to learning centered methods. An attempt was made in this paper to revisit the concept and the types of syllabus approaches in the realm of second language learning and teaching. Topics analyzed included, the definition of syllabus, the categorization of syllabi types, the introduction of an integrative approach to syllabus design and the presentation of the proposed model to syllabus design. In this paper, I focus on the traditional and critical approaches to syllabus design and introduce an integrative approach and finally I present the proposed model to teachers and syllabus designers to apply in practical contexts.\nRESOURCE CAPACITIES SUPPORTING THEMATIC APPROACH IN TEACHING ECDE CENTRES IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY (Published)\nTeachers are important resources in the teaching and learning process and should therefore be considered alongside other learning resources. They are the best recourses to be built into a particular teaching strategy designed to achieve a specific learning practice for instance thematic approach, without which can be administrative problem to head-teachers. Without adequate resource materials, it is a drawback to the implementation of new ideas and techniques. The study sought to investigate resource capacities of ECDE centers in supporting thematic approach in teaching in early childhood development centers in Eldoret Municipality. It was guided by Kurt Lewin’s Three Stages of Change Model developed in 1954. The study adopted the Descriptive Survey research Design. The target population comprised 266 respondents comprising of 164 ECDE teachers, 82 head teachers and 20 Educational Officials. Stratified sampling was used to select thirty schools out of eighty two schools; Public and Private Schools which translated to 30% of the total sample population. Purposive sampling was used to select all the head teachers to participate in the study while random sampling was also used to select one ECDE teacher. Instrumentation included the questionnaire, interview guide and document analysis. Data was collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Majority of the ECDC’s have inadequate resources and capacities both physical and human required supporting the implementation of thematic approach in teaching ECD children. The head teachers who supervise the curriculum in their schools are also not ECDE compliant hence, may not have be in a position to advice the teachers concerning the approach appropriately. The study recommended that ECDCs be equipped with adequate and developmentally appropriate materials and resources.\nSERVICE STANDARDS MANUAL (Published)\nAs for the continued and rapid increasing of Dubai as one of the world most targeted areas for businesses and investments, transportation has become one of the main challenges that face decision makers in Dubai. RTA thus was established to unify responsibilities previously spread between several governmental departments (Dubai Municipality and Police Department). Moreover, RTA adopted decentralization by establishing 8 separate agencies and sectors in order to achieve highest levels of flexibility. The “RTA Service Standards Manual” governs the entire portfolio of existing and news services offered by RTA. The Manual is considered imperative to unify and standardize the varied approaches that are taken today in service development and monitoring\nInvestigation of Processing Conditions for Dietary Fiber Production from Cashew Apple (Anacardium Occidentale L.) Residue (Review Completed - Accepted)\nCashew is one of the most important plantation crops and widely grown in tropical areas as India, Brazil, Nigeria and Vietnam. Cashew apple (Anacardium occidentale L.) is not a true fruit, but swollen peduncle to which the nut is attached. Unlike cashew nut kernel, which has an indisputably exclusive fine taste and a commercial attractiveness of its own, cashew “apple,” despite its high nutritive values (high content of vitamin C and minerals, i.e., Ca, P, Fe) and economic potential, is virtually an unknown product in the consumer market. The edible cashew apple is the thick receptacle or “false fruit” to which the cashew nut or true fruit is attached. Cashew apple is considered as a waste in cashew nut processing industry. Various value added products such as juice, fenny, wine, dried cashew apple, syrup and jam can be prepared from cashew. Not many researches mentioned to cashew apple dietary fiber. So the aim of this research will investigate a new approach utilizing cashew apple residue to produce dietary fiber. By hydrolization, soluble fiber is pectin by enzym pectinase, carbohydrate by with following conditions ratio of cashew apple residue: water (1:6); pH 4.5; temperature for hydrolization 400C; enzyme concentration 0.3% (v/w), dietary fiber 87%.\nThis paper discusses a strategy and functional approach for the provision of low-cost housing for the urban poor in Nigeria. It notes the rapid rate of urbanization occurring in Nigeria, which is due mainly to massive rural-urban drift, and explosive urban population growth. A major consequence of this occurrence has been the deterioration of housing situation in the urban centres, manifested in severe shortages of housing units, and overcrowding in poor quality buildings that are situated in degraded environment. The urban poor constitute the vast majority of urban dwellers and they are in a disadvantaged economic position to build for themselves and are generally unable to make effective demand of existing housing. Housing this urban population is a major thrust of sustainable urban development. This paper asserts that a strategy for achieving the goal of adequately housing the urban poor is extensive mass housing development employing indigenous materials and methods, and involving the target population from policy making through programme execution. This is a bottom-up, participatory approach that will ensure the sustainability of the housing development. A case study, State Housing Estate, Oke-Ila, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria in which indigenous materials were used in some buildings, was examined in the paper. The paper also looks at experiments with indigenous materials in the construction of model low-cost houses, and these include the Pampomani Housing Estate in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria, and Yakatsari resettlement scheme in Kano, Nigeria. The paper examines earth architecture as a relevant indigenous technology and recommends its use in housing the teeming poor majority in Nigerian urban centres.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Project start date: 01/07/2021\nProject end date: 31/12/2022\nNESP funding: $300,000 (GST-exclusive)\nAustralia is home to more than 1,900 species and ecological communities that are listed as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable) under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This number will increase significantly during the life of this second phase of the National Environmental Science Program (NESP), due to climate change and the 2019–20 bushfires.\nIn addition, there are more than 150 species – only some of which are listed as threatened – that are listed as migratory under the EPBC Act in response to Australia’s responsibilities under the global Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention) and several bilateral agreements. All these listed entities are deemed by the Australian Government to be matters of national environmental significance.\nThe Resilient Landscapes Hub has been charged with leading the cross-cutting ‘Threatened and migratory species and threatened ecological communities’ initiative to support policy development, program management and regulatory processes to protect Australia’s environmental assets in terrestrial, Ramsar and marine environments. This project will provide the research foundation for this initiative and will also identify projects that will be undertaken by the hub to address the cross-cutting initiatives coordinated by the other 3 NESP hubs.\nNESP cross-cutting initiatives:\nThis project is being led by Professor Helene Marsh from James Cook University.\nFor further information, contact firstname.lastname@example.org or email@example.com.\nExamples of potential research users\nThis list will be developed further through the co-design process.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Many bat-workers make recordings of bat calls they hear in the field, either so they can have a second attempt at identifying a bat at home, with a glass of something warming or, in the case of frequency division or time expansion detectors, to look at calls using Batsound or other call analysis software. I thought this would be an opportune moment to look at the connections between the detector, the recording equipment and the computer. It seems simple enough, but there are a few easy errors, which are less obvious than might be expected.\nTo understand how to connect things properly we first need to understand a couple of techy things about jack plugs and sockets:\nThere are several types of audio jack plugs, but virtually everything we are interested in uses 3.5mm jacks. There are two types: mono and stereo. The stereo plug is connected to three wires: one common and one for each of two audio channels (normally used to create that \"close your eyes and visualise the orchestra\" effect by producing slightly different versions of a music track in each ear). The mono plug has only two wires and, you've guessed it, only one audio channel.\nWhere it gets slightly tricky is that the mono and stereo jacks are the same size and fit into sockets intended for one another.\nThere are four types of audio socket found on bat detectors and recording equipment:\n2. Line out (often labelled record) is the same as audio out, but with a steady volume, unaffected by the volume control.\n3. Line in (also called audio in or sound input) is the socket on the recorder or PC through which the equipment receives audio.\n4. Microphone in is similar to audio input, but is easily overloaded, as microphones produce very low level audio.\nThat's the geek stuff over. So, why does it matter? Most bat detectors are mono. As the two types of jack plug are interchangeable it doesn't really matter which we use. In fact it's helpful that they're interchangeable as it means stereo headphones can be used. A bog-standard stereo jack to stereo jack lead can be bought at Comet to connect the detector to a digital audio recorder, minidisc recorder or cassette recorder. Incidentally, avoid cassette recorders: the tape speed falls as the battery runs down, turning Common Pipistrelle calls into Nathusius' ones.\nIt's always advisable to connect the line out soocket on the detector to the line in socket on the recording equipment. That way, the machines take care of the audio levels and we can get on with looking at bats. Life being the way it is, some machines don't have these sockets, so we have to get a bit sneaky.\nIf there's no line out (or record) socket on the detector, it's necessary to use the headphone socket (and plug the headphones into the recorder's headphone socket, so we can hear what's happening), but it's necessary to make a few experimental recordings to work out what level the detector volume needs to be set to, to produce the clearest recordings.\nIf there's no line in on the recorder then it's necessary to use the microphone in socket, taking care not to overload it by having the detector volume set too high. The recorder's automatic level control will cause the background white noise to increase when there;s no sound, but it should drop the moment a bat is picked up.\nThe Bat-Box Duet\nThings get more complex when using a Duet. These are excellent detectors, allowing the user to listen to a heterodyne detector, whilst recording what the user hears and the sound from a frequency division detector, one on each stereo channel. This permits later computer analysis. Admittedly, the sonograms produced are not quite as perfect as those made with recordings from a time expansion detector, but they're usually good enough for most purposes and it's much easier to use (anyway, how many hobby bat-workers can afford to pay a grand for a time expansion detector?)\nThe Duet achieves it's cleverness by using the two stereo channels: left for the frequency division audio and right for the heterodyne audio. As long as the recording equipment is also stereo then a standard stereo jack to stereo jack lead can be used. However, some digital audio recorders only have a mono microphone input. If you put a stereo jack in here the machine will record a weird amalgam of the output of both detectors. A cable which splits the stereo into the two mono outputs is required - see below. You need to go to a specialist shop like Tandy or Maplin, or if you're handy with a soldering iron, make one yourself.\nThe other difficulty comes when you replay the bat calls into a computer. If you don't have a line in socket on your computer the microphone socket may work, but it will be mono, rather than stereo, so the same cable is required.\nIncidentally, if you're buying a minidisk recorder for use with a bat detector, check the line in socket carefully. Most have some sort of audio input, even if there's no line in socket, but a generation of minidisk players exists where the line in socket is a weird digital thing which looks like a 3.5mm jack socket, but simply doesn't work, except to record from other digital equipment.\nOf course, all this should soon be academic, as we move towards bat detectors with built-in memory cards. Hopefully that will make redundant the geeky knowledge I acquired from my youth, spent making dodgy cassette recordings of LPs......\nThe BCT have published a useful guide to recording with digital equipment: http://www.bats.org.uk/helpline/documents/Digitalrecordingwithbatdetectors_005.pdf\nMore about the Bat-Box Duet: http://www.batbox.com/duet.html\nMy website: plecotus.co.uk\nFinally, if you follow any advice here, you do so at your own risk.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "MLK Day is an all-American holiday\nEach year, there are local events commemorating the life, the words and, most importantly, the dream of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nThese events honor the ideas of King, who spoke of not judging people by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.\nThe same King who spoke for political, social and economic equality for blacks.\nThe same King who led the tumultuous civil rights movement through the 1950s and ’60s.\nThese events celebrate the strides that have been made in equal rights for all Americans, no matter their race, since the days of King.\nThese events will note the travails that remain regarding race within our nation.\nKing’s “I Have a Dream” speech will be mentioned, quoted and read. The speech ranks as one of the most eloquent and powerful speeches in American history.\nIn that speech, King spoke of many things, including, “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. … I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. …”\nWhile enormous strides have been made in integration from schools and theatres to the workplace and restaurants, even with the election of a black president, the MLK events likely won’t reflect such integration.\nThe majority of these events will be attended by black participants while many whites stay away.\nWhy such a disparity? It is hard to say.\nPerhaps it is because whites do not feel welcome or they do not believe the events are for them.\nBut this situation is not unique to any particular area. Throughout the nation, by both blacks and whites, Martin Luther King Day is largely perceived as a “black holiday.”\nWhat an ironic injustice for the day commemorating the man who spoke of blacks and whites sitting together at the table of brotherhood.\nMartin Luther King wasn’t just a great African-American.\nHe was a great American.\nMartin Luther King Day isn’t an African-American holiday.\nIt is an American holiday to honor a man who asked America to keep its long-held promise that all men are created equal.\nMartin Luther King is a man for all Americans as the day commemorating him is a day for all Americans to reflect on the nation’s past, but also think of its future.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "If you ask physicians about the most serious health problems faced by older patients, they will usually list significant medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or cancer. But ask the patients, and they will complain more about sensory deprivation — the loss of vision and hearing.\nThis information makes a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention particularly alarming. A survey of 11,503 adults over the age of 40, who were known to have mild to moderate visual impairment, found that 39.8 percent did not have an eye examination in the previous year due to no insurance or the cost.\nThirty-five percent did not seek eye care because they felt that they did not need it, and 4.5 percent said they could not get an appointment.\nThose over the age of 65 and on Medicare obviously used lack of insurance as a reason much less frequently (23.3 percent). Remarkably, 43.8 percent of Medicare recipients felt they did not need to see an eye doctor, compared to 32.9 percent for those under age 65. Men were less interested in eye exams (41.7 percent) compared to women (28.7 percent).\nPeople seeking eye care varied by state. In Massachusetts, 21.6 percent of those under the age of 65 did not feel the need for eye care; in Tennessee, it was 60.4 percent. For Medicare recipients, 61 percent did not seek care in Massachusetts, compared to 25.4 percent in Florida.\nThis information should be an urgent wake-up call for public health officials, health care providers and the population at large. Vision is perhaps the most precious of all our sensory functions. Often occurring insidiously over time, loss of eyesight is a cause of functional dependency and poor quality of life. Most importantly, for many conditions, appropriate medical management can prevent blindness. For younger people, a visit to the ophthalmologist or optometrist primarily evaluates visual acuity and the need for glasses, but it always includes screening to identify the common causes of eye disease — cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and retinal disease. Although some primary care physicians can evaluate eyesight and measure eye pressure, the level of skill required for an accurate evaluation is exclusively the domain of the ophthalmologist or the optometrist, who is trained in all aspects of assessing vision and screening for eye diseases.\nThe most common cause of significant visual loss is a cataract, a painless clouding of the lens of the eye that interferes with the transmission of light to the back of the eye or retina. Common symptoms include blurred vision, seeing rings around lamps and trouble driving at night. Surgery is needed if vision is impaired sufficiently and interferes with daily functions. Testing for glaucoma is critically important, as vision loss progresses so slowly that a serious problem may not be identified until virtual blindness is present. Glaucoma is caused by increased eye pressure that damages the optic nerve, impairing the ability to transmit visual images to the brain. Untreated, there is a gradual loss of peripheral vision, which eventually leads to total blindness. The disease is easily diagnosed by measuring eye pressure and treated with drops to lower pressure.\nSometimes surgery is needed. Macular degeneration results in damage to the retina. In direct contrast to glaucoma, central vision is lost, but peripheral vision remains intact. Learning to look at objects out of the side of the eye can be achieved by low vision rehabilitation.\nWhile the cause is unclear and there’s no cure for macular degeneration, treatment with vitamins, laser therapy and visual aids can be helpful. Most patients have a benign, gradually progressive disease, but some kinds can progress very rapidly (wet macular degeneration).\nMany patients with diabetes develop blindness due to blockages of tiny vessels in the retina (at the back of the eye). This leads to scarring and overgrowth of fragile new vessels that are prone to bleeding and retinal detachment. Regular eye examinations are critical.\nNo matter your age, remember that eye examinations are essential. Not only will serious medical conditions be identified early, but just as importantly, you will also learn what you need to do to assure optimal eye health.\nWritten by DR. DAVID LIPSCHITZ, Creative Syndicate", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Madison Avenue Medicine\nexcerpted from the book\nhow health care in America became\nbig business - and bad medicine\nby Donald L. Bartlett and James\nBroadway Books, 2006, paper\nEach year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conducts\na nationwide survey on the medical well-being of the American\npeople. The 2003 study, like the ones before it, showed that most\nof us think we are in good health. In fact, 35.5 percent of those\nquestioned assessed their health as \"excellent,\" and\nanother 31.9 percent labeled it \"very good.\" Similar\nfindings a year earlier buttressed the underlying health statistics\nthat prompted Surgeon General David Satcher to sound a positive\nnote. \"In many ways,\" Satcher said, \"Americans\nof all ages and in every racial and ethnic group have better health\nBut if two-thirds of the population rates\ntheir health as excellent or very good, how is it that so many\nof us are sick? In fact, by some accounts we may be the sickest\npeople on the face of the planet. At least that's what we're being\ntold by television and radio reports and commercials, newspaper\nand magazine articles and advertisements, medical foundations,\nuniversities, and the health care community itself. The numbers\n\"Approximately one hundred million\nAmericans have excessive levels of total cholesterol,\" the\nAmerican Heart Association warns. \"More than sixty million\nAmerican adults experience GERD [gastroesophageal reflux disease],\"\naccording to FDA Consumer. \"Ten million individuals are estimated\nto already have [osteoporosis] and almost thirty-four million\nmore are estimated to have low bone mass,\" the National Osteoporosis\nFoundation claims. \"About 3.8 million kids have Attention\nDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),\" the American Academy\nof Pediatrics reports. \"More than nineteen million Americans\nsuffer from some kind of anxiety disorder,\" the Anxiety Disorders\nAssociation of America contends. \"Somewhere between forty-five\nmillion and sixty million Americans now have the genital form\nof [herpes],\" maintains Drug Topics. \"An estimated twenty-five\nmillion adults have incontinence... significant enough to make\nit difficult for them to maintain good hygiene and carry on ordinary\nsocial and work lives,\" the Harvard Medical School reports.\nThere's more: The Johns Hopkins Medical\nInstitutions say thirty-five million people have irritable bowel\nsyndrome. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists\nsays thirteen million Americans have thyroid disease. Medical\nDevices & Surgical Technology Week says nine million men suffer\nfrom benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement\nof the prostate gland. The CDC says nearly seventy million adults\nsuffer from chronic joint pain. Biotech Business Week says more\nthan two million Americans have atrial fibrillation, a common\narrhythmia that can result in an abnormally fast heart rate. The\nAmerican Liver Foundation says twenty-five million people have\na liver disease. NBC's Today Show says two million people have\nhyperhidrosis, a genetic problem that causes abnormal sweating.\nThe National Institutes of Health says twelve million people have\nchronic obstructive pulmonary disease and twenty-four million\nhave impaired lung function.\nThen there's latent tuberculosis infection,\nten to fifteen million people; male impotence, thirty million\nmen; rosacea, fourteen million people; eating disorders, eleven\nmillion; fibromyalgia (chronic pain in muscles and tissues around\njoints), six million; obesity, sixty million;\nAlzheimer's, four million; chronic headaches,\nforty-five million; psoriasis, seven million; peripheral arterial\ndisease, thirty-four million; hypertension, fifty million; clinical\ndepression, eighteen million; peptic ulcers, twenty-five million;\nchronic kidney disease, twenty million; allergies, forty million;\nsleep disorders, seventy million; restless legs syndrome, twelve\nmillion; and excessive menstrual bleeding, ten million women.\nTo be sure, this litany overlaps in certain\nareas. Some of the 58.4 million with high blood pressure most\nlikely are among the sixty million with cardiovascular disease.\nOn the other hand, this list is far from complete, omitting scores\nof diseases, disorders, and conditions from cancer to chronic\nfatigue syndrome. If all those said to be suffering from some\nailment are taken into account, it's estimated there are more\nthan 1.5 billion sick people in the United States-or five times\nthe population. Assuming one-third are in the \"excellent\"\nhealth they claim, then two out of every three people you pass\non the street are walking around with at least eight different\nAre Americans really that sick? Of course\nnot. So what's going on here? Simply put, it is in the best interest\nof a market-driven medical system to make you think you are sick,\nor soon will be, or worry you over the possibility. The grossly\nexaggerated numbers are in the best interest of everyone-everyone\nexcept the public. For drug companies that offer multiple pills\nfor every affliction, real or imagined, they mean billions of\ndollars for the bottom line, which helps explain why they are\nthe country's most profitable businesses year in and year out.\nFor doctors and hospitals, those inflated numbers mean more billions\nin revenue. For Madison Avenue, newspapers, magazines, television,\nand radio, they mean billions in advertising revenue and commissions,\nas well as increased ratings and sales. For testing laboratories\nand manufacturers of expensive diagnostic equipment, such as MRI\nmachines, they mean more billions in revenue. For special-interest\ngroups, they mean billions in permanent funding for a bloated\nhealth care bureaucracy. For members of Congress, they mean campaign\ncontributions and positive headlines as lawmakers wage a perpetual\ncrusade on behalf of the sick. For celebrities raising funds for\ntheir favorite disease, they mean endless publicity and generous\nAs more individuals are encouraged to\nask their doctors to examine them for conditions they don't have\nand treat them for nonspecific ailments, they become an ever-growing\ndrain on public and private funds. The United States already wastes\ntens of billions of dollars on needless visits to doctors' offices,\nunnecessary or excessive medical tests, over-diagnosis, over-treatment,\nneedless surgical procedures, and the unwarranted dispensing of\nprescription drugs on a titanic scale, thereby turning the country\ninto the world's pill capital.\nThe personal price tag for all this is\nstaggering. The paychecks of workers continue to shrink as they\nare compelled to pick up a larger share of health insurance premiums\nand co-pays. People with serious diseases are priced out of the\ninsurance market. Companies tired of relentless health care cost\nincreases are scaling back or canceling coverage for their employees\nand retirees. Saddest of all, the truly sick, the aged, the infirm,\nand families dealing with catastrophic illnesses are forced into\npoverty and bankruptcy.\nA lot of money is being made by striking\nfear in the hearts of Americans that they will die prematurely\nunless they rush out and buy the latest medication. Few are profiting\nmore from this tactic than the pharmaceutical companies, which\nhold the patent on profitability. New York-based Pfizer Inc.,\nthe world's largest pharmaceutical company, posted a 28.4 percent\nreturn on revenue in 2002. That was some\nI four times better than ExxonMobil Corporation,\nnearly nine times better than Wal-Mart Stores, and more than thirty-one\ntimes better than General Motors Corporation.\nOn a scale no one could have foreseen,\nthe drug companies have enlisted the expertise of Madison Avenue\nto sell you their wares. Using techniques advertising has perfected\nover decades to entice consumers to buy soap, cereal, beer, perfume,\nand dog food, the drug companies are transforming the way we look\nat medicines and fattening their own profits in the process.\nFrom 1994 to 2000, spending for consumer\ndrug advertising rocketed from $266 million to $2.5 billion-a\nwhopping 840 percent increase. Sales of prescription drugs shot\nup from $79 billion in 1997 to $164 billion in 2002. At the present\npace, sales will reach a quarter-trillion dollars by 2007. As\na result of this runaway spending, overpriced prescription drugs\nare driving up health care costs for everyone. 'While drugs account\nfor just 10 percent of the nation's total health care bill, they\nare the fastest-growing component. Between 1993 and 2002, spending\nfor hospital care went up 52 percent and outlays for physician\nservices increased 69 percent. But prescription-drug spending\nclimbed three to four times faster-spiraling to 217 percent. This\ntrend is likely to accelerate as the Medicare drug benefit takes\neffect fully in 2006, and Congress refuses to abandon a legislative\npolicy that makes American consumers pay the highest prices in\nthe world for prescription drugs.\nThe commercials are powerful, convincing, and, most of all, manipulative.\nIf you're feeling perfectly healthy at the crack of dawn, by day's\nend you will certainly wonder if you might be suffering from one\nor more of the many maladies that are the subject of ads appealing\nto people's insecurities.\n... Madison Avenue counts on the basic\ninstincts of Americans to look for a quick fix, hoping that after\ntaking in a couple of commercials you will begin gulping multiple\npills so that you can enhance your sex life, calm your anxieties,\npostpone the aging process, reduce your blood pressure, heighten\nyour concentration, build thicker bones, improve your blood flow,\nsleep more restfully, dull the pain in your shoulder, and slash\nyour cholesterol to prevent heart disease-even though one-third\nof all people who die of heart disease actually have low cholesterol.\nThe medical mantra \"Ask your doctor\" has become one\nof Madison Avenue's most successful catchphrases ever. \"Ask\nyour doctor about Imitrex.\" Or \"Ask your doctor about\nadding Plavix.\" Or \"Ask your doctor about getting relief\nwith Zelnorm.\" Or \"Ask your doctor about Celebrex.\"\nOr \"Ask your doctor about Zocor.\" Or \"Ask your\ndoctor if prescription Prevacid is right for you.\" Or \"Ask\nyour doctor about new\nonce-a-day Wellbutrin XL.\" The unrelenting\ncommercials pitching pills for the treatment of everything from\narthritis to high cholesterol end with the ubiquitous phrase.\nThe commercials play on the trust that patients have in their\ndoctors. Many doctors, in turn, say that when patients ask for\na certain medicine by name, they feel pressured to prescribe it.\nTruth to tell, doctors sometimes have\nlittle more independent understanding than you do about a particular\ndrug. They derive their knowledge largely from advertisements\nsimilar to the ones that you see and from information supplied\nby the drug companies directly. An army of sales representatives,\ncarrying armloads of samples, descend on doctors' offices daily.\nIn addition, the companies hold seminars, take doctors to dinners,\nand distribute lucrative fees for serving as \"advisors.\"\nThe purpose of the ads and the personal contact is to sell a product,\nnot to discourage its use by dwelling on what could go wrong.\nThe drug companies spend many more billions of dollars on this\nmarketing effort than on advertising.\nWhile physicians read many of the reports\non clinical trials or studies in medical journals, no one can\nread and absorb them all. There are not enough hours in the day\nto keep abreast of all the studies involving all the drugs that\nare available-and also see patients.\nThat's why doctors are as susceptible\nto advertising as you are. And always have been ...\nHarry Loynd ,Parke-Davis & Company CEO in the 1940s\n\"Pills are to sell, not to take.\"\n\"If we put horse manure in a capsule,\nwe could sell it to 95 percent of these doctors.\"\n... the picture of the U.S. health care system today, thousands\nof individual entities heading off in many directions on missions\nthat frequently conflict. It's really no system at all. Rather,\nit's a stunningly fragmented collection of businesses, government\nagencies, health care facilities, educational institutions, and\nother special interests wasting tens of billions of dollars and\nturning the treatment of disease and sickness into a lottery where\nsome losers pay with their lives.\nThe United States has 6,000 hospitals\nand tens of thousands more freestanding medical centers, nursing\nhomes, kidney dialysis centers, laboratories, MRI facilities,\npharmacies, and medical schools. Each maintains its own computer\nsystem. Some can talk to one another; most can't. Overlying these\nare hundreds of HMOs, private insurers, and government plans.\nThere's Medicaid for the very poor, Medicare for everyone over\nsixty-five years of age, TRICARE and the Veterans Administration\nfor the military, and a hodgepodge for everyone else. Each insurer\nhas its own system of co-pays, deductibles, and spending limits.\nEach produces thousands of pages of impenetrable language setting\nforth the medical expenses it will pay, the ones it won't, and\nthose that fall somewhere in between.\nThen there are thousands of special interests,\nfrom the American Cancer Society to the American Medical Association,\nfrom the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America\n(PhRMA) to the American Organ Transplant Association, each with\nits own agenda. Each wages an individual campaign to shape health\ncare policy by manipulating public opinion through TV newspapers,\nmagazines, and radio. Each seeks to grab a piece of the health\ncare pie. Out of all these thousands of self-interested entities,\nnot one speaks for what's best for American health care overall.\nAnd that explains why U.S. health care\nis second-rate at the start of the twenty-first century and destined\nto get a lot worse and much more expensive.\nThe simplest and most cost-effective remedy would be to provide\nuniversal coverage and to create one agency to collect medical\nfees and pay claims. This would eliminate the staggering overlap,\nduplication, bureaucracy, and waste created by thousands of individual\nplans, the hidden costs that continue to drive health -care out\nof reach for a steadily growing number of Americans.\nUnder a single-payer system, all health\ncare providers-doctors, hospitals, clinics-would bill one agency\nfor their services and would be reimbursed by the same agency.\nEvery American would receive basic comprehensive health care,\nincluding essential prescription drugs and rehabilitative care.\nAnyone who needed to be treated or hospitalized could receive\nmedical care without having to wrestle with referrals and without\nfear of financial ruin. Complex billing procedures and ambiguities\nover what is covered by insurance would be eliminated.\nRadical? We already have universal health\ncare and a single-payer system for everybody aged sixty-five and\nover: It's called Medicare. For years, researchers, think tanks,\ncitizens' groups, and health care professionals have advocated\na similar plan for the rest of the population. Study after study\nhas concluded that the most practical and cost-effective way to\nprovide quality health care and to restrain costs is a singlepayer\nsystem, but no plan has ever come close to adoption because of\nfierce opposition by the powerful health care lobby.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "When your child struggles with reading or reading comprehension, it can “rollover” into other areas of their education. Struggles with reading can even affect their playtime and extracurricular activities.\nHaving good reading skills and comprehension is essential to your child and their success in everything they try. Too many children pass opportunities or fall behind their peers because they do not have the reading skills they need for the tasks at hand. All of this can be changed.\nHelping your child build solid reading skills can help them excel in every area of their lives. Your child can improve their skills regardless of their age, how much they are currently struggling, or their lack of interest. Your child’s lack of interest in reading is most likely due to having problems with their reading skills.\nTips For Improving Reading Skills At Any Age\n1. Make Sure The Reading Is Interesting To The Reader.\nTo improve reading skills, you need to make sure that the reading material you begin with is interesting to the reader. Go to your local library and find books in your child’s reading level about a subject that they are interested in. This can make a significant difference in helping you help your child develop better reading skills. Once reading skills improve, you can move over to more of the educational material because they will have more confidence about reading this type of material.\n2. Take Turns Reading Out Loud\nRead out loud to your child and have them read out loud to you. When you read out loud, you are giving your child a real advantage in improving reading comprehension. They can hear how words are pronounced, learn how to use the words in different contexts, and even start to understand the content better by hearing different voice fluctuations. This also gives you a chance to help your child with pronunciations and definitions of words when they read out loud to you.\n3. Set An Example\nWhen your child sees you taking time to read, they will associate reading as something good. Parents can even take this one step further and create a reading time for both of you. Set a time where you and your child can leisurely read together\\., have a snack, curl up on the couch, sit outside in the nice weather, whatever gives you both pleasure, and just be together and read. It has a real positive effect on your child, and it also gives you some special bonding time.\n4. Consider A Reading Tutor\nSometimes your child will benefit from the help of a reading tutor. Many children love the personal one-on-one work with a teacher. Working with a reading tutor for just an hour or two each week can help your child excel at reading and improve comprehension. A reading tutor can ensure that your child is meeting their goals and improving their reading skills, making it easier for your child to excel in school and in any other area of their life.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "To our readers\nNational Laboratory Site Environmental Report for Calendar\nYear 2009 is an overview of environmental monitoring\nactivities conducted on and in the vicinity of the Idaho\nNational Laboratory (INL) Site from January 1 through\nDecember 31, 2009. This report includes:\n- Effluent monitoring\nand environmental surveillance of air, water, soil,\nvegetation, biota and agricultural products for\nradioactivity. The results are compared with historical\ndata, background measurements, and/or applicable\nstandards and requirements in order to verify that the\nINL Site does not adversely impact the environment or\nthe health of humans or biota.\n- A summary of\nenvironmental management systems in place to protect\nair, water, land and other natural and cultural\nresources impacted by INL Site Operations.\n- Ecological and other\nscientific research conducted on the INL Site which may\nbe of interest to the reader.\naddresses three general levels of reader interest:\n- The first is a brief\nsummary with a \"take-home\" conclusion. This is presented\nin the \"Chapter Highlights\" text box at the beginning of\neach chapter. There are no tables, figures or graphs in\nthe highlights. A lay person with little knowledge of\nscience may comfortably read the Chapter Highlights.\n- The second level is a\nmore in-depth discussion with figures, summary tables\nand summary graphs accompanying the text. The chapters\nof the annual report represent this level, which\nrequires some familiarity with scientific data and\ngraphs. A person with some scientific background can\nread and understand this report after reading the\nsection entitled \"Helpful Information.\"\n- The third level\nincludes links to supplemental and technical reports and\nwebsites that support the annual report. This level is\ndirected toward scientists who would like to see\noriginal data and more in-depth discussions of the\nmethods used and results.\nWe want to make the INL Annual Site Environmental\nReport (ASER) more useful to its readers.\nPlease take a few minutes\nto let us know if the report meets your needs.\nINL ASER Survey\nto Stoller ESER, the contributors to the annual report\ninclude DOE-ID, BEA, CWI, NOAA, and USGS. Links to their websites\nmay be found on this page or in the CD provided with the\nhard copy of this report.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Douglas County Businessman Reaps Harvest From Solar Energy\nFrom their small farming operation in west-central Nevada at the foot of the silvery white Sierra Nevada, Ed and Linda Kleiner can see a long way.\nEd can see a future where his grapes finally grow into sturdy vines that produce. Linda can see a time when the 1851 barn they are rebuilding really DOES become their home.\nBut another thing the Kleiners already can see is about $3700 a year in energy savings, from their 9 kilowatt photo voltaic solar system. The 25-foot long solar panel was funded in part through a USDA Rural Development energy grant. With a total monthly energy bill of $9 a month, Ed credits the low cost of solar power with helping him to survive the recent economic downturn.\n“The recession has hit us, but not as bad as it would have, if we were paying a normal energy bill,” Kleiner said. His bill, which had averaged $230 a month prior to solar, now averages $8 a month, using the sun-thirsty system, which produces 50-60 kWh per day.\nThe Kleiners own and operate Comstock Seed on SR 88 just north of the California state line. Their business operations involve collecting native seed from desert plants like sagebrush, arrowleaf, bitterbrush and penstemon.\nThey have seed collectors scattered around the western U.S. who collect the seed, and send the raw material back to Douglas County for processing. Traditionally, native seed has been used for reclamation efforts after mining operations, but increasingly the Kleiners are seeing demand for drought resistant landscaping, reseeding ski areas, and for metropolitan uses where a more native look is needed. The highest energy consumer for the business is the high powered seed cleaning machine Kleiner uses to turn 100 pound bags of sage brush into 15 pound bags of pure gold seed. At $80 a pound, that’s a worthwhile endeavor.\nThe total cost of the solar project was $82,000. USDA RD provided a $19,995 grant, and was the guarantor for Wells Fargo’s $20,250 loan on the project. Kleiner says the NV Energy tax incentives that were then available to offset the costs for solar powered systems continue to help his bottom line. Currently NV Energy continues to supply incentives to offset the installation costs of hydropower and solar thermal systems, but the solar photovoltaic program is now fully subscribed and has closed. For information, visit the RenewableGenerations website at https://www.nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironment/renewablegenerations/\nKleiner’s farming operations currently puts more energy back to the grid than he uses, accruing credits in the summer and using them during the winter when the cloudy skies reduce solar production.\n“Our maximum production is in the spring, when the air and the panels are clean,” Kleiner said. Washing the panels to reduce dust maintenance is the biggest maintenance issue for the solar panels, though a bit of weed-eating now and then is necessary to clear out any tall brush that might shade the panels.\nKleiner shows the box that houses the inverters for the system, which show that the solar panel has kept 132,877 pounds of Co2 from entering the atmosphere over the past three years. That is the amount of Co2 that would have entered the atmosphere from a traditional electric generating system.\nUSDA Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program notice of funding will soon be published. To learn more about REAP funding for alternative energy systems, visit the USDA RD Energy page at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nvreapprogram.html or contact Energy Coordinator Mark Williams at (775) 887-1222, Ext. 116.\nUSDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development has an active portfolio of more than $181 billion in loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural areas.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Nothing beats a home-grown carrot for taste; if you’ve never tried one we promise it will be a revelation. Crunchy, sweet and full of flavour; quite different from the watery bite of an average supermarket carrot!\nCarrots are one of those crops that can be sown early in spring, and later from mid summer. This ‘successional’ sowing will extend the season right the way through until September and beyond. Sowing now when the soil is warm, but still moist, means that the seed germinates very quickly, and those unmistakeable ferny leaves will soon be showing through.\nHow to sow carrots\nWeed and fork over the area where you are going to sow. Carrots need fertile soil but don’t add fertilisers such as manure which could cause the roots to fork. Deep, light stone-free soil suits this root crop best but if you have stony soil you can still grow carrots; just choose a round or stump rooted variety. The same applies if you are growing carrots in a container.\nRake the soil to a fine crumbly texture, often referred to as a fine tilth. Sow the carrots very thinly. You can sow in two ways.\nSow in rows in a shallow depression known as a drill, you can mark this on the soil with the edge off a hoe or the tip of a bamboo cane. Make it just deep enough to take the seed.\nYou can also scatter the seed thinly across a defined area where you want them to grow; this is known as broadcast sowing.\nWhen the seed is sown, cover it lightly with soil by raking over the area very lightly, or you can scuff earth back across the row with your hand; either method works well. The aim is to just cover the seeds with a fine sprinkling of earth.\nOnce the seeds are covered water the soil to settle the seeds and to help start germination.\nThin the rows very carefully. Carrot root fly is a major pest and the females are attracted to your crop by the delicious carroty smell! They lay their eggs on the soil where the grubs hatch and burrow into your carrots, causing holes and wrecking the crop. Try to thin late in the evening if possible when the flies are less likely to be about.\nCovering with fleece or raising a metre high barrier around the carrots are other ways of protecting your crop from this pest.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Ecosystem service benefits of contrasting conservation strategies in a human-dominated region.\nProc Biol Sci. 2009 Aug 22;276(1669):2903-11. Epub 2009 May 27.\nBiodiversity and Macroecology Group, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK.\nThe hope among policy-makers and scientists alike is that conservation strategies designed to protect biodiversity also provide direct benefits to people by protecting other vital ecosystem services. The few studies that have examined the delivery of ecosystem services by existing conservation efforts have concentrated on large, 'wilderness'-style biodiversity reserves. However, such reserves are not realistic options for densely populated regions. Here, we provide the first analyses that compare representation of biodiversity and three other ecosystem services across several contrasting conservation strategies in a human-dominated landscape (England). We show that small protected areas and protected landscapes (restrictive zoning) deliver high carbon storage and biodiversity, while existing incentive payment (agri-environment) schemes target areas that offer little advantage over other parts of England in terms of biodiversity, carbon storage and agricultural production. A fourth ecosystem service-recreation-is under-represented by all three strategies. Our findings are encouraging as they illustrate that restrictive zoning can play a major role in protecting natural capital assets in densely populated regions. However, trade-offs exist even among the four ecosystem services we considered, suggesting that a portfolio of conservation and sustainability investments will be needed to deliver both biodiversity and the other ecosystem services demanded by society.\nPMID: 19474040 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Honey bees, like all living things, vary in their traits across the species. Genetic differences across these breeds can lead to differences in attributes like temperament, disease resistance, productivity, color and much more. The environment has a huge impact on differences among bee colonies due to stimuli and response, but the genetic makeup of a colony is the basis for many of the characteristics that define a particular subspecies of honey bee. For as long as honey bees have been domesticated, beekeepers have known that different genetic stocks have distinctive differences that can be used to their advantage or ignored to their disadvantage. Whether it be pollination, a honey crop, bee reproduction, resiliency or otherwise, it is important to have a general grasp on what this means for you and your Beekeeping Goals.\n“Stock,” as defined by David Tarpy at North Carolina State University, is a term to define a loose combination of traits that characterize a particular group of bees. Such groups can be divided by the species, race, region, population, or breeding line in a commercial operation. In many ways, the easiest way to understand Bee Stock is to compare it to the way we have followed and tracked the pedigree of racing horses throughout the ages. Often there are lines of heredity that go back hundreds of years in quality stock.\nIt is important to understand that although most of the honey bees for purchase come from these so-called races of honey bees, from what we know about honey bee reproduction and queen mating, the “purity” of the stock is not always easy to control. Beyond that, these races are still defined from the Old World. Dr. Al Dietz defined the terms “bee stock” and “races” as “The geographic races of bees are the results of natural selection in their homeland. That is, the bees became adjusted to their original environment, but not always to the economic requirements of beekeepers. Therefore, they are not the result, but the raw material for breeding.” His statement (1992. Honey bees of the world. The Hive and the Honey Bee) helps us to understand that although these genetic strains are rooted in history, they are still just a way to help us classify basic differences and are not impervious to flaws.\nThere are 5 main points to consider when searching for and choosing a bee stock according to the American Bee Journal. Others take it to a a level of detail that may be beyond a new beekeeper or even a practiced beekeeper of 5 years. These types of selection criteria include:\nMore importantly, there are different criteria for different styles and types of beekeepers. It all goes back to why you are a beekeeper and your goals behind keeping bees.\nIn the United States there are 6 main stocks of honey bees. Each strain has been studied and observed to have a variety of attributes that may be helpful to know in making your choice. Beyond that, there are local strains coming from different regions of the US and the world every year. It is always good practice to do research beyond these main strains to see if there is something that might be better suited for your area. This information comes from a variety of research institutions who have focused on making this a useful tool.\nItalian Honey Bees are some of the most widely used races of honey bee stock. They originated in Italy, hence the name, and were brought to the United States in 1859. They are known for their prolific brood cycles and production, gentle nature and reluctance to swarm. As excellent producers, most commercial beekeepers will use Italians as their main source of production. They are very light colored, almost completely yellow in some colonies, making them aesthetically pleasing to the eye and fairly easy to identify.\nDespite the well-rounded advantages of the Italian Bee, there are some drawbacks.\nItalian Honey Bees are great for almost any beekeeper due to their well-rounded nature and availability in packages and nucs.\nRussian bees were brought to the United States in 1997 by the USDA in response to the increase in colony collapse due to parasites. They have been noted to have natural capabilities and colony tolerance to handle varroa and tracheal mites. In fact, the US Department of Agriculture’s Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics and Physiology lab in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has shown results that many stocks of this breed contain half the mite load of standard commercial stocks.\nRussian bees tend to rear brood only during times of nectar and pollen flows, making this subspecies heavily reliant on the surrounding environment. Also, less availability due to constraints on breeding make this bee significantly more difficult to obtain for hobbyists or “newbees.”\nBeyond these traits, Russian bees exhibit some unusual behaviors in comparison to other strains. For example, Russian honey bee colonies tend to contain a queen cell almost all the time, in comparison to most stocks, where a queen cell is only present during times of swarming or queen-replacement. Another interesting trait is that although Russian colonies tend to be more aggressive, research shows that when in the presence of other strains, there is significant cross-contamination of stock and an increased susceptibility to natural pests.\nOverall, this strain of bees is still being understood and is most likely not available to most beekeepers.\nThe Carniolan Bee is one of the top 2 most popular bee stocks in the United States. This strain is favored for a variety of reasons including:\nBeyond these basic traits, due to the origin of this stock from central and Eastern Europe, these bees have been bred to be more tolerant of colder climates and rank among the best stocks for overwintering. These bees spend their winters in a tight cluster with a modest food supply and have proven to be a favorite for beekeepers in Slovenia, where beekeeping is of cultural significance.\nYet, there are some drawbacks with this strain, most notably, this bee stock tends to swarm more often than most other subspecies of bee. Some researchers attribute this to their explosive growth and comb production early in the year and even into times of dearth, as they do not require much food to survive in comparison to other bee strains.\nOverall, this strain of honey bee is a great option for beekeepers who are concerned about shifting weather from warm to cold and damp or rougher winter seasons.\nThe Buckfast Bee stock is named for the location of its hybridization and origin, Buckfast Abbey, in Devon in the United Kingdom. During the early 20th century, populations were being decimated by tracheal mites. Brother Adam (Karl Kehrle) who was in charge of beekeeping at the abbey, started to cross the strongest colonies who had survived in the area. The new stock of bees have become a favorite for those in similar environments as that of the British Isles.\nThe Buckfast bee shows strong resistance to some natural parasites. It has a strong knack for foraging and is not a strain that tends to swarm, making it more difficult to find these bees in the United States. Beyond this, there is often inbreeding with this strain over time. This decreases the characteristics such as resilient behavior against pests and other elements that make this a quality strain of honey bee.\nYet, if a beekeeper can tolerate the increased aggressive behavior and monitor the colony, this bee stock can last years without replacement.\nThis bee stock was once very popular in the United States, but its lack of honey production overall has lessened its use among honey producers in the United States. Yet, there are still some commercial pollinators who use this strain due to its very long tongue; longer than Carniolan bee stock most of the time. Similar to the Carniolan bee, the Caucasian bee shares similar traits in temperament.\nThe lessened use of this strain in the US has increased its value among traditionalists because most stock is imported from Europe and then cross-bred with Carniolans. Even though the gradual build-up rate of the colony is slower than many largely used stocks, it allows for honey to be stored more efficiently near the brood. In other words, it doesn’t proceed to a new comb until the previous one is completely filled.\nFor beekeepers who understand the importance of winter stores and the “heating blanket” in colder climates, this single trait could help your bees increase the chance of overwintering this year.\nThe European Dark Bee, or German Dark Bee, was brought from Northern Eurasia in the colonial era. This subspecies has since then been segmented further into sub races of German Bees due to its hardiness. It is able to survive long, cold winters more often than other strains of honey bees. However, due to their defensive nature and susceptibility to brood diseases like American and European foulbrood, this stock has lost significant favor with beekeepers all over the world.\nAlthough this strain of bee stock has lost significant value in the commercial sector, there are still researchers and hobbyists working hard to isolate the hardiness of this subspecies through tracking breeding values and data religiously.\nFor beekeepers in the US, this strain is most likely not available, and would not be a good choice unless you are familiar with natural diseases and parasites in the hive. The current state of things makes this a difficult race to maintain a healthy colony.\nThe Africanized, or Killer Bee as most know it, is not even from Africa – it originated in Brazil. This honey bee strain was a hybrid designed in a lab with the goal of increasing pest and parasite resistance, while at the same time increasing production. This bee stock showed great promise until 26 experimental swarms escaped quarantine and took over South America.\nThis highly aggressive strain of honey bee has some advantages, if one learns to work with them. They begin foraging at a younger age, typically produce more honey, and have a significantly smaller colony size, even though they reproduce at a faster pace. There are many stories of beekeepers working well with these bees for these positive traits.\nOverall, these bees are misunderstood and the threat of being stung to death is not worth the risk for most beekeepers, especially new beekeepers who are learning. As further research arises about feral colonies of hybridized bees with these traits arise, this stock plays a relatively insignificant role in the beekeeping world, unless you have encountered them in person. This is why we have not added them to our table of honey bee stock, but we think it is important for beekeepers to know about them.\nIt really doesn’t matter what type of subspecies or race of honey bee you choose. It is up to you, the beekeeper, to be the best steward of your colony or colonies. In many cases, you will not even get a choice as to the type of bees you get, especially if you are in the early stages of your beekeeping journey. I recommend, though, to never follow blindly. Ask questions of the mentor you are following. If your philosophy does not align with his or hers, choose something different and test. Find the best group of people to discuss beekeeping with. At Beepods, we have set up a variety of groups for top bar beekeepers and our Beepods Beekeepers.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The London & Greenwich Railway (L&GR)\nmay have been the capital’s first passenger railway, but the present day\nGreenwich station is by no means London’s oldest, both in terms of structural\ncomposition and location. The background of the L&GR is looked at in depth\nwithin the London Bridge pages, but it is worth repeating a few key points here\nto give this section flavour. Led by Colonel George Landmann and George Walter,\nthe organisation came into being in 1831 and two years later, had received\nParliamentary approval for a line between its namesake locations. Sixty million\nbricks were used to construct an 878-arch viaduct spanning the dense suburbs of\nSouth London – a ground-level line would have posed far too many level crossings\nand have been susceptible to flooding. On 8th February 1836, the capital’s first\ntwo stations opened: Spa Road and Deptford, with an hourly service in either\ndirection from the outset. In the westward direction, the end of the line was\nfinally reached when an extension to a then new terminus at London Bridge was\nopened on 14th December 1836, the Lord Mayor of London and crowds of spectators\nwitnessing the occasion. Meanwhile, there was difficulty at the other end of the\nline: for merely ¾ mile did the route require further lengthening to reach the\nproposed Greenwich terminal site, but the presence of Deptford Creek was\nhindering this. The ingenuity which helped build the huge viaduct was required\nonce again, this time to erect a unique style of bridge to carry the tracks over\nthe water. This undertaking took another two years to complete, but the line\ncould correctly be referred to as the ‘’London & Greenwich Railway’’ from 24th\nDecember 1838 onwards. However, it would be until 12th April 1840 that a\npermanent-looking station was eventually opened, but the travelling public were\nnot to be disappointed.\nThe terminus established at Greenwich was worthy of the home borough of the Royal Observatory. In light of the railway company’s original ambitions to lengthen the line all the way to Dover, the layout selected here was somewhat unusual. The main building was positioned end-on to the running lines, thus an extension eastwards would require its total demolition or a new set of platforms on a bypass line. The architecture employed was imposing and the original station building could accurately be described as simply being five-sevenths in length of today’s structure. Its style replicated the latter, although the original structure did not have the pitched roof which its SER replacement had. Black metal railings surrounded the building’s forecourt, complementing the complex. Two platform faces were separated by four lines, these of which converged at the station building end on a moveable sector: this could switch locomotives between tracks, but naturally, could not rotate them as per the more familiar turntable. No canopies or shelters were provided on the platforms, all waiting accommodation instead being incorporated within the main building.\nIt would soon be dire straits for the L&GR. By May 1842 it had three separate concerns operating over its metals into London Bridge: the South Eastern, London & Croydon, and London & Brighton Railways. To cope with this additional traffic, the L&GR laid an additional pair of tracks on the London Bridge approaches and then took the audacious step of demanding from each company just over ½ a penny more per passenger toll in access charges. Despite protests, the L&GR refused to budge, which forced the L&CR to stop operating and subcontract its passenger-carrying duties to the L&BR due to crippling costs. The SER and L&CR subsequently opened their own joint terminus at Bricklayers Arms to avoid the L&GR metals, which would starve it of the very rents it had relied on from the outset. In desperation, the L&GR offered the SER their line on a lease, but the latter was in no hurry to react, instead more intrigued with what events would unfold next. However, agreement was finally reached between the two in August 1844, and the L&GR was to be leased for 999 years at a sum of £45,000 per annum, this coming into effect at midnight on New Year's Eve of the same year.\nThe SER now had the Greenwich line within its grasp and went from strength to strength, subsequently receiving Parliamentary approval for the North Kent Line in 1847, after a year long campaign. Unfortunately for the company, the Greenwich line was a lame duck at this point, for the Royal Observatory would not allow an eastward extension of it, deeming it would interfere with studies of the skies. Using this line as the starting point would have been ideal, but the SER was instead compelled to follow the circuitous route via Lewisham and Blackheath, then back up to Charlton. Greenwich station did not become a through affair until 1878, when a westward single-track extension from Maze Hill came into operation on 1st February of that year. It was ‘’all change’’ for Greenwich, but despite these alterations occurring during the SER’s cheap clapboard era, the station received quite the opposite treatment – and rightly so. The original station building was demolished, there being no other practical alternative as a result of it backing onto the buffer stops. The SER would most likely have taken more care with this demolition as would usually be expected; much of the original brickwork was to be reused within the replacement building, and the architectural style was also to be perpetuated – economical, but still grand! Even the same style of railings were used around the station forecourt, which again suggests that these too were recycled from the original station. The viaduct also had to be partially demolished at this point, to allow a gradual descent of the tracks into the tunnel bored under Greenwich Park. Interestingly, the four tracks between the platforms were also retained and the selected site for the station building was on the ‘’up’’ side, but the track bed had been slightly re-aligned to the north of the original course. Platform canopies appeared on both sides, graced with an ornate valance (the SER’s trademark ‘’clover’’ pattern), and were copious, adding to the overall grandeur of the layout. A signal box was positioned to the west (‘’down’’ side) and east (‘’up’’ side) of the platforms, both two-storeys high and to the SER’s typical design with sash-style windows. These were both superseded in about 1910 by a single, much larger cabin, some three-storeys high, positioned at the western end of the ‘’up’’ platform. It was presumably built to this height to afford the signalman an unobstructed view of the whole layout, above the platform canopies, now that it was undertaking the work of two former cabins.\nThere were some significant changes under Southern Railway ownership. Rationalisation began in 1924 with the lifting of the two central tracks, their continued existence unable to be justified on the small amount of traffic which actually used them. The company followed a similar course at Hither Green in 1937, when the third centre track there was removed from the ‘’suburban’’ side. Also during the 1930s, Greenwich’s canopies were severely shortened to no longer than the retaining wall of the station building, and the valances were simplified. This coincided with the rebuilding of the platform supports into prefabricated concrete – before this they were wooden. Third rail had previously arrived in 1926, concurrent with the closure of Greenwich’s signal box, but steam services bound for beyond Dartford continued to serve the station. The station remained little changed until 1954, when the platforms were lengthened at their London ends with prefabricated concrete extensions in June of that year, ready for the commencement of ten-car services. British Rail’s last act at the station was the completion of a thorough refurbishment in 1988, which included the cosmetic cleaning of the station building’s brickwork and the restoring of the SER-style valance on the ‘’up’’ platform canopy. The ‘’down’’ canopy was demolished at this time.\nMore drastic change was on the horizon for the station. In November 1991, a Parliamentary Bill was deposited for the extension of the Docklands Light Railway from Canary Wharf to Lewisham via Greenwich. This was in response to the sudden boom in employment in Docklands and the Bill received formal approval in May 1993. The work included the boring of a tunnel underneath the Thames between the Isle of Dogs and Cutty Sark, and the provision of a cut-and-cover tunnel underneath the eastern end of Greenwich station. From there, the line then assumed a westward ascent underneath the main station building and emerged from darkness at the western end of the ‘’up’’ platform. The DLR line was double-track and was situated on the original course of the London & Greenwich Railway. Greenwich now had four platform faces; two for serving what was formerly British Rail, and two for the DLR. The original platforms received new all-metal ‘’V’’ shaped canopies, which returned to the station the majority of the weather protection provided by the original SER canopies, but these were decidedly more austere in their appearance. The DLR extension opened throughout to Lewisham in November 1999. Finally, in 2005, a new hotel was completed immediately adjacent to the station building’s western elevation and whilst constructed from yellow brick in sympathy with the SER structure, it sadly mars much of the latter’s elegance.\nThe façade of the station was an impressive sight to behold when viewed on 19th April 2006, it\nstill displaying the cleanliness acquired as a result of its refurbishment in the late 1980s. As part\nof the same station rejuvenation scheme, the forecourt railings were reinstated, but these have\nagain been removed, seemingly as a result of the hotel complex. David Glasspool\nA bit of editing here and there and we have the original London & Greenwich Railway station\nbuilding of 1840 depicted. It just proves how similar the two are: note the shorter length, the\nlack of a pitched roof, but the same architecture. Of course, the original building was end-on\nto the tracks. David Glasspool\nAn eastward view from the ''down'' platform on 19th April 2006 reveals the historic station\nbuilding, complete with restored SER canopy. The metal ''V'' shaped canopies date from the\nadvent of the DLR connection and whilst providing some much welcomed protection from\nthe elements, do somewhat obscure the fine station structure. The hotel of 2005 origin is also\nin view, on the right. David Glasspool\nThe DLR platforms are indicated by the pair of ''V'' shaped canopies in this 19th April 2006\nwestward view. The ''up'' platform was rebuilt during the DLR works, receiving a new rear\nwall built in sympathy with the station building, and the concrete platform extension was\nreplaced by a brick equivalent. David Glasspool\nReturn to Index\nReturn to the Kent Rail Homepage or alternatively, check for Updates.\nWebsite & Copyright information - Links - Contact the Webmaster\nAll content is copyright © David Glasspool", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Polio, also called poliomyelitis is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by one of three related viruses. Polio is a very serious disease, which can lead to paralysis or even death. Once a person is exposed to polio, it usually takes about three to five days for symptoms to appear.\nIn about 95 percent of polio cases, infection from the polio virus causes no symptoms or serious effects. In about 5 percent of cases, the polio virus manifests in a mild form (abortive polio) with flu-like symptoms, in a nonparalytic form (aseptic meningitis) or in a severe form called paralytic polio. People who have minor or nonparalytic forms recover completely.\nCauses of Polio:\nPolio is caused by infection with the poliovirus. This virus is highly contagious, and is passed on through food and water contaminated with the stool (feces) of infected people. It can take between four and 35 days before symptoms appear and an infected person can pass the virus on to other people even before symptoms appear.\nInfection with polio happens when the virus enters the body through the mouth, multiplies in the throat and intestine, and spreads through the blood to the nervous system. There, the virus attacks nerve cells, which can lead to paralysis.\nSymptoms of Polio:\nPolio is a serious condition that causes paralysis in about 1% of those infected (paralytic polio). However, most people do not become sick at all. In a small number of cases, the disease causes flu-like symptoms but does not lead paralysis (nonparalytic polio).\nNonparalytic polio causes symptoms that mimic the flu. A person may experience a sore throat, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, a fever, or vomiting. Most cases of nonparalytic polio clear up in a number of days, but a some people go on to develop meningitis, a condition in which the lining of the brain is infected. Meningitis can be fatal if it is not treated quickly.\nWhen a person develops paralytic polio, the symptoms are more serious. As the virus spreads through the nerves it destroys nerves that control muscles. The infection may be fatal if the brain and respiratory organs become affected.\nTreating and Preventing Polio:\nBecause there is no cure for polio, supportive therapy is the main treatment. Improving a person's chance of recovery is the main goal of treatment. This type of treatment helps minimize discomfort and prevent complications while the person heals. Supportive treatment may include medications for polio symptoms, ventilators to help the person breathe, exercise, and a balanced diet.\nPolio is not a treatable disease, yet it is almost completely preventable. Vaccination with the polio vaccine provides the most effective form of prevention. Childhood immunization programs protect Canadians from infection by the poliovirus.\nPost Polio Syndrome:\nPost polio syndrome is a condition that affects polio survivors anywhere from 10 to 40 years after recovery from an initial paralytic attack of the poliomyelitis virus. Post-polio syndrome is characterized by a further weakening of muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection.\nPost polio syndrome is a very slowly progressing condition marked by long periods of stability. The severity of post-polio syndrome depends on the degree of the residual weakness and disability an individual has after the original polio attack. People who had only minimal symptoms from the original attack and subsequently develop post-polio syndrome will most likely experience only mild post-polio syndrome symptoms. People originally hit hard by the polio virus, who were left with severe residual weakness, may develop a more severe case of post-polio syndrome with a greater loss of muscle function, difficulty in swallowing, and more periods of fatigue\nPost polio syndrome is rarely life-threatening. Post-polio syndrome is also called PPS.\nSymptoms of Post Polio Syndrome\nSome of the symptoms of post polio syndrome are:\nnew weakness in muscles\npain in muscles or joint\nweakness and muscle atrophy\nTreatment for Post polio syndrome:\nPost polio syndrome can be treated . Treatments are focused on reducing the severity of the symptoms.\nMassage applied to remedy polio in Ayurvedic:\nAs possibly befits the remedy for such a deadly serious disease like polio, Ayurvedic prescribes arguably its most important massage form in the treatment of the disease, namely the method known as Pindasvedka or Navarakizhi.\nThis treatment revitalizes mainly the skin and is also used with Ayurvedic anti ageing treatments. 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{"text": "Your last family get-together was disheartening. Not because of any intra-family drama (though there’s always some of that). No, the source of the frustration was simple: it was loud, and you couldn’t hear anything. So you didn’t get the opportunity to ask about Dave’s new cat or Sally’s new career. And that was really irritating. You try to play it off as if the room’s acoustics are the problem. But you have to acknowledge that it may be a problem with your hearing.\nIt can be especially difficult to self-diagnose hearing loss (that’s why, typically, it’s not suggested). But you should keep your eye out for certain warnings. When enough red flags show up, it’s time to contact us for a hearing assessment.\nHearing loss’s early signs\nMost of the symptoms of hearing loss are subtle. But you may be dealing with hearing loss if you can relate to any of the items on this list.\nSome of the most common early signs of hearing impairment may include:\n- A friend points out that your media devices are getting progressively louder. Perhaps the volume on your cell phone keeps getting louder and louder. Or maybe, your TV speakers are maxed out. Typically, it’s a family member or a friend that notices the loud volumes.\n- Normal sounds seem unbearably loud. It’s one of the more unusual early warning signs linked to hearing loss, but hyperacusis is common enough that you may find yourself encountering its symptoms. If specific sounds become unbearably loud (especially if the issue doesn’t go away in short order), that could be an early hearing loss indicator.\n- You keep requesting that people repeat themselves. This is particularly true if you’re asking numerous people to slow down, say something again, or speak louder. You may not even know you’re making such frequent requests, but it can definitely be an early sign of diminishing hearing.\n- High-pitched sounds are hard to hear. Perhaps you find your tea kettle has been whistling for five minutes without your knowledge. Or maybe, you never even notice the doorbell ringing. Early hearing loss is typically most obvious in particular (and often high-pitched) frequencies of sound.\n- You have a hard time following conversations in a crowded or noisy location. This is often an early indication of hearing loss.\n- Your ears are ringing: This ringing (it can actually be other noises too) is called tinnitus. Tinnitus isn’t always linked to hearing issues, but it is frequently an early warning sign of hearing loss, so a hearing test is probably needed.\n- You’re suddenly finding it difficult to hear when you’re talking on the phone: People do a lot of texting nowadays, so you might not talk on the phone as much as you used to. But if you’re having difficulty understanding the phone calls you do get (even with the volume turned all the way up), you might be confronting another red flag for your hearing.\n- You discover it’s difficult to understand certain words. This symptom happens when consonants become hard to hear and differentiate. Normally, it’s the sh- and th- sounds that are garbled. Sometimes, it’s the s- and f-sounds or p- and t-sounds that get lost.\nGet a hearing assessment\nYou might have one or more of these early warnings but the only real way to determine the health of your hearing is to get a hearing assessment.\nGenerally speaking, any single one of these early red flags could be evidence that you’re developing some kind of hearing impairment. A hearing assessment will be able to reveal what degree of impairment, if any, exists. And then you’ll be better equipped to determine the right treatment.\nThis means your next family gathering can be much more enjoyable.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "We are currently finalising the programme for Digitizing Enlightenment IV, a day-long workshop that will take place on 15 July as part of the ISECS Congress in Edinburgh this summer. In order to expand our network of Digitizing Enlightenment projects and researchers, we encourage those working in any aspect of digital humanities across the interdisciplinary spectrum of eighteenth-century studies to attend the event, if in Edinburgh, or contact us for more information.\nMeantime below is the second post in our series of follow-up discussions based on work presented at the Digitizing Enlightenment III workshop.\n– Glenn Roe, Voltaire Lab\nEighteenth-century French salons have developed a mystical aura as sites of elite sociability and (more controversially) as potential workshops of Enlightenment philosophy. They were, however, ordinary face-to-face gatherings in many ways – not unlike unscheduled conferences and meetings with loose agendas today; the one consistent difference is that they were held in private homes instead of conference rooms and organized by individuals (normally women) rather than groups or committees. The nineteenth-century term “salon” grouped together a variety of meetings with certain characteristics: salons were held in private homes with relatively elite participants, conversation was the primary activity, and they occurred on set days and at times that were part of a larger social calendar. Aside from these very general characteristics, salons had a wide variety of purposes, publics, and activities.\nThe most celebrated among salons, notably Tencin’s, Graffigny’s, Geoffrin’s, and Lespinasse’s, have become associated with great writers, philosophes, and mathematicians, like Voltaire and D’Alembert. Antoine Lilti has challenged the view that salons were primarily counter-cultural venues for philosophical debate, showing that the aristocratic traditions influenced notions of politesse in the salons and emphasizing the aristocratic habitus of many salon hostesses even when they had philosophes as guests. Disagreements over the character of salons may amount to differences more of degree than of type, since historians generally agree that the salons were mixed environments, but these debates do demonstrate the importance, now more than ever, of working through who was in attendance, in order to identify the social characteristics of eighteenth-century French salons.\nI am the co-director with Chloe Edmondson of The Salons Project, a database of primarily eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European salon participants. We completed our pilot project of French salons from 1700 to 1800 last year and have some preliminary results, which will appear in the volume Digitizing Enlightenment, edited by Glenn Roe and Simon Burrows, in 2019. As expected, we found a great deal of evidence for social mixité in eighteenth-century salons, including patterns of mixed gender, age, occupation, interests, and social status. We also found that both women and literary figures were present in all of the major salons, including salons like Deffand’s which were not known for their openness to the philosophes. We found that nobles were present in all salons, as were gens de lettres, and that these people were often one and the same.\nOur list of more than 600 salon participants is far from a complete record of eighteenth-century French salon attendees, but it is the largest and most complete database that we are aware of. The purpose of our study was not only to create a database, but also to create a method and a format for sharing data about salons and other informal networks. This method uses the robust data model created by the Electronic Enlightenment project, such that our data are compatible with the many other Enlightenment-era projects that are inspired by that database. We also use the schema “Procope”, which we developed along with Maria Teodora Comsa, Dan Edelstein, and Claude Willan to classify Early Modern European individuals, and which is described in our article “The French Enlightenment network”.\nWithin our larger dataset (1650 to 1815), we found that the letters networks and salon networks remained well integrated, and that philosophes were a minority but well integrated into the core of the network (see diagram). The most central figures are the ones whose networks are most associated with each field of knowledge (for example, Lespinasse’s salon is strongly associated with the “Letters_Philosophical” network, whereas Praslin’s is not; Voltaire’s correspondence network is more strongly associated with the encyclopédistes than is Necker’s; the Letters networks and “Letters_Philosophical” network are themselves tightly connected and central to salon networks). Whereas the best known salons of the era were well integrated into the letters and philosophical networks, it is important to remember that many of the salon attendees were not otherwise part of the French Enlightenment network, especially women, lower-status individuals, family members of other salon participants, and foreigners. By adding these more marginal people to the records on eighteenth-century French sociability, we hope to open up new avenues for finding social relations that are not well known among these more marginal participants on the edges of the Enlightenment. Even where we were not able to learn much about some of these more minor figures, including them in this preliminary dataset increases the chances that we will learn more about them in the future.\n– Melanie Conroy, University of Memphis\nMelanie Conroy is assistant professor of French at the University of Memphis and the co-director with Chloe Summers Edmondson (PhD candidate, Stanford University) of The Salons Project, a database of European salon participants. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org or @MelanieConroy. The Salons Project is online at salonsproject.org. The Salons Project is collaborative and invites new researchers to adopt its methods and share their data.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The nuisance aroma associated with today’s home environment is complex, confusing, and almost always unhealthy. The issues that drive bad odor are often elusive, surprising, and difficult to address because it’s often the result of several seemingly insignificant causes.\nBuilding materials absorb and re-release odors differently; soil gases come and go; ambient impacts (pets, occupants, lifestyles, etc) are ever-changing where we all just smell things differently. One thing is for sure; if that odor came from the leftovers in your refrigerator you probably wouldn’t eat it. So what makes it ok to breathe it.\nWe like to break the odor down into a base category: Chemical (paint / new car smell / VOC), Organic (insect / animal / rodent / sewer / essential oils) or Biological (bacteria / yeast / fungus / mildew / virus). This is how we start designing a testing protocol to pinpoint the odorous source.\nWhere’s That Smell Coming From?\nBad Odor can be hard to pinpoint an exact location. They can become hidden in dead air spaces, bound up in building materials, or saturating softer materials. They often come and go tied to the structures changing ventilation or due to environmental conditions tied to Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity. But the CDC can help with overall Environmental Odors to help narrow possible sources of the odor.\nThere’s Always a Pattern\nThe smell may come and go, be intermittent/constant, maybe location-specific, or revolve around outside issues like temperature, pressure & humidity. It might be associated with turning the Air Conditioner on or recent home improvements (new windows, siding, painting, roof). But there is always a pattern that once identified is crucial in designing an appropriate remedy.\nWhat Can I Do Right Now?\nIf you can’t identify the cause or “Migration Pathway” it is important to bring in a professional to conduct an “assessment”. But there are some steps you can take yourself.\nFresh Air Movement\nOpen windows, cross ventilation, exhaust fan are good steps. Turning the furnace blower to “on” instead of “auto” will move air.\nWork well on particulate based odors like mold, cigarette smoke, dust, pollen & allergens, and chemicals. Use in the furnace and monitor results.\nOzone producing filters can have serious health issues. Best to avoid them if at all possible.\nFocus on One Room\nIf the odor is throughout the home, take the bedroom and make it a “clean room” environment so you can at least get a good night’s sleep.\nRemove Items That Can Hold Odors\nPapers, stuffed animals, stored clothes, etc. These items can hold allergens and bad odors like a sponge.\nTry Sprays For Musty Odor Removal\nThere are chemicals that can neutralize odors but use sparingly on test areas as may create additional problems.\nGetting Help – Identification & Correction\nThere are environmental professionals that specialize in odor identification. But they are hard to find. Typically these “Building Biologists” are familiar with both chemical, biological, organic, and particulate air contaminates. They generally have an understanding of building design, construction/trade practices, HVAC systems, hydrology, and a solid understanding of the surrounding natural environment (.\nFinding someone for musty odor removal can be even tougher. Firms that do both are often the best bet as every odor problem is unique requiring expertise across the board. Like a good mechanic who diagnoses why your “check engine light” won’t go off. He’s often the best guy to then fix it. It all boils down to trust so don’t feel pressured.\nWhat Does It Smell Like?\nSome common odor descriptions as received from our Clients:\n- Body Odor\n- Dead Animal\n- Damp Dirt\n- Dirty Dog\n- Fried Shit\n- Natural gas (mercaptans)\n- Old Carpet\n- Offensive Smell\n- Rotten Egg\n- Rotten Flesh\n- Rotting Wood\n- Sewer Gas\n- Stale Air\n- Stinky Trash\n- Sweaty Socks\n- Sweet Nail Polish\n- Wet Cardboard\n- Wet Dog\nTypical Causes of Bad Odor\n- Bacteria / Mold / Yeast\n- Chinese Drywall\n- Gas Leaks & Pesticides\n- Improper Heating Equip.\n- Hidden Leaks\n- Open Sewer Vents\n- Spilled Chemicals\n- Odorous Building Materials\n- Moisture & Elevated Humidity\n- Soil Gases\n- Blocked Chimneys\n- Dead Air Spaces\n- Pet Odor\n- Critter / Rodent Infiltration\n- Crawl Spaces\n- Interior Sump Pumps\n- Breakdown of Materials\n- Cleaning Chemicals\n- Contaminated Groundwater\n- Bad Soils\n- Wetland Soils (Sulphur-Like)\nEnvironmental Odor Health Symptoms\nSymptoms vary depending on your sensitivity, type of substance, concentration, exposure (frequency & duration), age, and overall health. NYSDOH has great advice.\n- Chest Tightness\n- Heart Palpitations\n- Irritation (eye,nose,throat)\n- Mental Depression\n- Nasal Congestion\n- Sore Throat\n- Shortness of Breath\nHow Do You Know I Will Do a Good?\nWith Odors, it’s really hard to determine which contractor is best. But if our on-line Google 5-Star testimonials are any indication of how we operate, you will be excited to read how we have helped dozens of folks with similar issues. Be wary of firms who can’t back up the quality of their work without at least a few referrals.\nTurn-Around Time (TAT) & Pricing (Typical)\nWe typically require 10-15 business days (not including weekends and holidays) to complete a Limited odor Investigation (LOI) which ranges from $895 – $1,295 and usually includes 4 samples for odor identification. More complex Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) type odors may require specialized sampling. But standard air sampling methods aren’t designed to measure the wide variety of odorous compounds we come in contact with. So expect us to be relying on our best piece of equipment – our nose. The clock starts typically One (1) business day after the property has been investigated. Add a $295 fee to rush the service (5-10 days) where additional samples if needed are billed separately.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A genus of conifers composed of six or seven species. Four species are native to eastern Asia and two are native to North America, Torreya californica and Torreya taxifolia. The trees of the genus are evergreen, small to medium-sized, reaching 5–20 m, rarely 25 m, tall. The leaves are spirally arranged on the shoots, but twisted at the base to lie in two flat ranks; they are linear, 2–8 cm long and 3–4 mm broad, hard in texture, with a sharp spine tip. Torreya can be either monoecious or dioecious; when monoecious, the male and female cones are often on different branches.\nTorreya: after John Torrey (1796-1873) American botanist", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Circadian rhythm changes can affect lung function, introducing susceptibility to infection and other adverse effects on health and disease.\nWhat does the Circadian Rhythm do?\nThe circadian rhythm regulates many physiological parameters including lung function, immune responses, and cardiopulmonary function. The master circadian pacemaker is located in the anterior of the hypothalamus, also called the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN). The SCN receives inputs from environmental cues, such as light and temperature and modulates downstream vital biological functions in an oscillatory fashion.\nWhat are the effects of the circadian rhythm on lung function?\nThe lung contains its own autonomous peripheral circadian clock mechanisms and synchronizes with signals originating from the core oscillator. Disruption of the central and/or peripheral endogenous clocks can negatively effect health and exacerbate disease severity.\nThe central and peripheral clocks use a common set of cellular feedback loops to regulate 24-hour biological oscillations. Clara cells in the bronchioles play a major role in the diurnal variation of lung physiology1. These physiological oscillations are driven by the rhythmic activation and repression of transcriptional factors and genes such as CLOCK, BMAL1, PER, CRY and REV-ERBα.\nIn mammals, pulmonary function follow day-night patterns. Meaning, that the peak in respiratory function is at mid-day and a trough occurs at night. Additionally, it has been well documented that certain symptoms of respiratory disease become more severe at night. This diurnal variation in symptom severity seems to be the crosstalk between the peripheral lung clock and immune cells, in which REV-ERBα is heavily implicated2.\nIn addition, circadian rhythm disruption negatively impacts pulmonary function in a sexually dimorphic manner. Hadden et al.3 found that chronic jet lag (CJL) resulted in increased resistance in the large conducting airways (Newtonian Resistance; Rn), with male mice significantly more affected than females.\nTechniques to measure the effects of the circadian rhythm on lung function.\nMeasuring the effects of the circadian rhythm on the lung requires the highest possible sensitivity to capture crucial details about the mechanical properties of airways. The flexiVent is able to measure mechanics of the lungs as a whole, and partition between central vs. peripheral airways. Moreover its automated dose-response feature permits an unparalleled level of insight into lung function throughout the progression of inflammation, infection, or disease development.\nCircadian Rhythm effects lung function of different pulmonary diseases.\n- Nocturnal Asthma shows symptoms such as air flow limitation, airway hyperresponsiveness and an increase in the infiltration of specialized immune cells such as eosinophils4.\n- Recent studies show REV-ERBα plays a pivotal role in regulating Airway Hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in murine models of allergic asthma. For example, Durrington et al5 developed a House Dust Mite (HDM) model in a REV-ERBα knock out mouse to investigate the role of REV-ERBα in mediating allergic asthma. Overall findings showed that knocking out REV-ERBα resulted in significantly greater AHR, in terms of dynamic resistance as measured by the flexiVent, when compared to controls.\n- Patients with COPD also display rhythmic variation in pulmonary function, including significantly reduced forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume (FEV) and peak expired flow (PEF) at night6.\n- Animal models of cigarette smoke-induced COPD have shown disruption of circadian clock function and decrease in lung function parameters such as resistance, compliance and flow limitation (FEV/FVC)7.\nRead more publications featuring the flexiVent and other SCIREQ research systems.\n1 Gibbs, J.E., Beesley, S., Plumb, L., et al. (2009). Circadian Timing in the lung; a specific role of bronchiolar epithelial cells. Endo ;150:268–76\n2 Gibbs, J.E., Blaikley, J., Beesley, S., et al. (2012) The nuclear receptor REV-ERBα mediates circadian regulation of innate immunity through selective regulation of inflammatory cytokines. PNAS;109:582–7.\n3 Hadden, H., Soldin, S.J., and Massaro, D. (2012). Circadian disruption alters mouse lung clock gene expression and lung mechanics. J Appl Physiol., 113: 385-392\n4 Kraft, M., Martin, R.J., Wilson, S., Djukanovic, R., & Holgate, S.T. Lymphocyte and Eosinophil Influx into Alveolar Tissue in Nocturnal Asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 159: 228-234\n5 Durrington, H., et al. (2018). Airway Hyper-Responsiveness is Regulated by the Circadian Clock through REV-ERBα. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 197: A7272\n6 Borsboom, G. J., et al. Diurnal variation in lung function in subgroups from two Dutch populations: consequences for longitudinal analysis. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 159, 1163–1171 (1999).\n7 Hwang, J. W., Sundar, I. K., Yao, H., Sellix, M. T., Rahman, I. (2014). Circadian clock function is disrupted by environmental tobacco/cigarette smoke, leading to lung inflammation and injury via a SIRT1-BMAL1 pathway. FASEB. J 28, 176–194", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Orchids are found in Foster Hill Road cemetery, near Bedford Park, and if you are lucky you can hear tawny owls at night.\nIn the burial area lie the graves of 33 brave Scottish soldiers of the Great War. The peaceful setting belies the astonishing story of the men’s regiment The Highland Division, forever known as the Bedfordshire Highlanders, and their relationship with the town hundreds of miles away from their home.\nWithin days of the outbreak of the First World War on August 4, 1914, thousands of part-time Scottish soldiers as part of a Great Britain defence force were to be based in our region. These lads were nicknamed the ‘Saturday Soldiers’ as most of their army training took place on weekends prior to the outbreak of war.\nThe Highland Division had chosen Bedford because it was a prime central location, which saw transport and billeting plans with Bedford Borough Corporation, railway companies and local police.\nOnce war commenced the project started immediately, explaining why, in so small a time frame, 22,000 Highlanders came to the town, staying at permanent, or tented accommodation.\nBedford’s population, which stood at 39,000 that summer, quickly rose to 61,000 over the winter of 1914/15 with the influx being soley attributed to the 22,000 Scotish soldiers, which saw an incredible 17,000 arriving in just two weeks to August 15.\nA report of their arrival said: “During August, 1914, the all-kilted Highland Division streamed into Bedford in trainload after trainload, and the skirl of bagpipes was heard throughout the land. From the wild straths and glens we errupted overnight into a Cowperesque landscape where the sluggish Ouse lazed through flat meadows bounded by thick hedgerows. Age-old churches, with square Saxon towers or graceful spires, dotted the countryside, and around them nestled thatched cottages with white-washed walls.”\nThere was even an element of humour, when a rumour swept Bedford saying the ‘Russians were coming’. Thankfully it transpired when a local had asked where a Highlander was from, the man replied in a strong Scottish accent ‘Ross-shire’ - which was heard as Russia. Another soldier who was washing his socks in a strange water filled contraption saw his valued possessions disappear down the pan when he required more water by pulling the chain.\nRichard Galley, who is a local expert on the Bedfordshire Highlanders told bedfordtoday: “We should be very proud of Bedford and the way the town took the soldiers to their hearts. Trades people welcomed the extra business and local women and landladies made sure the young lads - many of whom were away from home for the first time - had food and regular baths whilst they were billeted in the town.\n“A number of Bedford lads even signed up to fight with the Bedford Highlanders instead of their local Bedfordshire regiments.\n“For a small town in wartime to almost double in size between August 1914 and May 1915, and to welcome these new additions was a phenomenal effort by the people of Bedford that should be applauded.”\nLocal women fell in love with these dashing visitors leading to a number of wartime weddings - with a report from Aberdeen stating later: ”In the evenings we punted on the Ouse, or when feeling romantic – for the harvest moon was full – played the part of kilted Romeos to the Bedford Juliets”, with another account describing: “The short stretch of river by the Embankment Hotel was like a seaside esplanade, where every kilted visitor had seemingly found his local girl.”\nThe Bedford Times wrote in 1915: “The Officer Commanding publicly expressed to the people of Bedford his grateful acknowledgement of the many acts of kindness bestowed on the men. There was no trouble in billeting them. People who had never been known to take in lodgers gladly threw open their doors, and took the strangers in. Every empty house was commandeered and filled before householders were called upon.”\nRichard said: “The Bedford Times even reported on their progress in France as well as on our local regiments - which was a relatively rare notion.”\nHowever, as the expected quick victory failed to materialise, Bedford’s prime location and transport links saw the realisation large numbers of soldiers could be sent to ports on the south coast by train, ahead of sailing to fight in France. Many never made the journey because in the terrible winter of 1914/15 more than 1,000 Highlanders contracted measles, scarlet fever and diphtheria. An entire battalion was quarantined on the edge of Bedford. In total 135 men died, with 33 buried at the Foster Hill Road cemetery.\nThere was even one death involving a bayonet, as Richard explained: “Two pals who had too much to drink on pay day got into an argument, as the first man went to thrust his bayonet into the man, another friend jumped in front with tragic consequences. The man didn’t die immediately and loyally pleaded the case for his companion, saving him from execution by having his sentence cut to hard labour - before the man died of his injuries.\n“It is sobering to reflect that many of the men who were in Bedford with the Highland Division would become casualties by the autumn of 1916. At the war’s end, the Division had earned a reputation for being one of the hardest fighting in the British Army, but in the process it sustained nearly 45,000 casualties – killed, wounded and missing.”\nThanks to the expertise of Richard Galley, Bedford Borough’s Virtual Library has a host of information on the topic of the ‘Bedford Highlanders’ to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I which focuses on the Highlanders’ stay in Bedford in 1914/1915. The content is now available to view and features incredible photographs which are beautifully described by Richard, from where they came from and the reasons why, to the residents of Bedford saying farewell to the troops as they were sent off to the front.\nWith the centenary of the Great War coming up, the next time you pass Foster Hill Road cemetery give a thought to the 33 men of the proud Bedfordshire Higlanders, their incredible tale and our town’s stirring reaction to them - it is the least they deserve.\nAs Richard says: “Many people in Bedford don’t know about this story, which at the time it was a huge thing. However over the last 50 years or so the story has been lost. It would be great if people knew about it again - people from Bedford should be very proud of what we did here for those brave Highlanders.”\nWith thanks to Bedfordshire Highlanders expert Richard Gallery. For more information on Richard’s superb research and the Highlander’s story featured in Bedford’s Virtual Library visit www.bedford.gov.uk/libraries - click on ‘Virtual Library’, and then click on the photo of ‘Wee Jock’", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This early Cromerian glaciation may represent the first time that the Scottish ice sheet reached Orkney. Orkney was almost certainly covered by ice sheets during the Anglian or Elsterian glaciation, commencing around 440 ka, although no glacial sediments of this age are known from Orkney. Anglian ice sheets reached the edge of the continental shelf west of the Outer Hebrides and Shetland (Stoker, Hitchen et al. 1993). In the northern North Sea, the Scottish and Scandinavian ice sheets may have been confluent. Here there was extensive erosion of early Pleistocene sediments, with the cutting of deep channels by meltwater (Cameron, Stoker et al. 1987). In the outer Moray Firth, the Elsterian channels are filled by sediments of the Ling Bank Formation, which locally include a temperate marine fauna indicating the penetration of North Atlantic Drift water into the northern North Sea and the establishment of interglacial conditions (Andrews et al 1990). In the early Saalian, the apparent presence of a tidewater ice front north and east of the Witch Ground Basin (Bent, 1986) would imply, if correct, that Orkney was covered by ice at this time. The diamicts of the Fisher Formation, deposited beneath or close to the margin of ice sheets, occur well to the east of Orkney (Andrews et al 1990) and imply glaciation of the islands in the late Saalian. Sediments of the Coal Pit Formation occur beneath the bed of the North Sea some 75 km E of Orkney and correlate with the lower part of the Ferder Formation off the east coast of Scotland (Johnson et al., 1993). The Coal Pit Formation includes a temperate marine fauna and a reversed palaeo-magnetic section correlated with the Blake Event of 105-115 ka (Sejrup et al 1987). The Coal Pit Formation is therefore thought to represent the last, Eemian interglacial in the northern North Sea (Andrews et al .1990). The upper part of the Ferder Formation consists of structureless diamicts of probable subglacial or glaciomarine origin. An Early Weichselian ice cover on Shetland and in the inner Moray Firth can be inferred (Johnson et al., 1993) but it is uncertain how much of Orkney was ice-covered at this time. The overlying Cape Shore Formation comprises marine sands and muds and includes shells which have given radiocarbon dates of around 30 ka and which, together with other data, place the Cape Shore Formation in the mid-Weichselian (Johnson et al., 1993). The outer Moray Firth was therefore free of glacier ice for at least part of the mid-Weichselian prior to the advance of the Late Weichselian ice sheet after 30 ka. No organic interglacial or interstadial deposits have been discovered on Orkney. A raised cobble beach is exposed in the north of Hoy at 6-12 m above present sea level and rests on the inner margin of a marine abrasion ramp. The beach gravels lack erratic material and are overlain by head and till. The age of the beach is unknown.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "BSAR Field Organiser and Retired Rear Admiral Peter Briggs lead a team of Australians on a different type of search – a mission to preserve the WW1 submarine AE2 as part of the Silent Anzac Project.\nPeter previously led a dive survey in October 2007 that found the 99-year-old submarine to be in “remarkably good shape”.\nHMAS AE2 in Sydney, circa 1914. Source: Australian War Memorial\nThe well-preserved submarine was sunk by Ottoman gunfire off the Turkish coast in 1915. HMAS AE2 was an E-class submarine of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and was the first Allied submarine to penetrate the Dardanelles strait in a bid to secure the Gallipoli Peninsula.\nThe AE2 launched a torpedo attack on enemy warships and spent five days “running amok” before succumbing to Ottoman gunfire and sinking in the Sea of Marmara. Commander HG “Dacre” Stoker and his crew were captured and became prisoners of war.\nThe AE2 Commemorative Foundation and the Submarine Institute of Australia are now working with the Turkish government to preserve the “time capsule” wreck.\nDivers visited the wreck in late June and obtained remarkable video footage inside the submarine using a specialised Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) equipped with HD cameras. Much of the AE2’s interior is in excellent condition and has been viewed for the first time in 99 years.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This bay has steep cliffs on both sides and becomes very shallow at its head. It is a good picnic spot but completely open to sea breezes and sea conditions. There is some shelter from N sector winds in the bay on the eastern side with about 10 m of water.\nIn Māori, otu means washboard. It is the part of the waka (canoe) that is connected to the prow and prevents the waves that hit the bow from washing into the boat.\nIt is likely this name was applied to the bay due to the long peninsula of land that runs out to Bottle Pont, on the south side. This peninsula provides a figurative washboard to the bay, protecting it from heavy winds and seas from the south and south-west, preventing large waves from breaking over the beach.\nEvidence of early inhabitation by prehistoric iwi such as the Waitaha has been found in the bay in the form of argillite flakes and partly worked tools. Broken moa bones have also been discovered near Bottle Point.\nDiscarded mollusc shells in other locations indicate later inhabitation by iwi such as Ngāti Kuia.\nIn 1829, in revenge for the part the Ngāti Kuia took in the battle of Wai-o-rua, a relative of Te Rauparaha crossed to Otu and killed the chief Te Waihaere and took many of the iwi back to Kapiti Island as prisoners.1\nI. W. Keys, “The Cultural Succession and Ethnographic Features of D'Urville Island”, The Journal of the Polynesian Society, 69 (1960), accessed April 24, 2018, http://www.jps.auckland.ac.nz/document/?wid=3081 .\n- Only comfortable in light to moderate winds from NE to S.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "In the past decade, the focus of the European Commission is solely on the convergence of policies for education systems throughout Europe. If all education systems in Europe work in the same way they can achieve their aims of the marketization of education in Europe in order to both improve the education system and also to solve other issues, particularly unemployment. In ‘Rethinking Education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes’ The European Commission wrote that “Work based learning should be a central pillar of vocational education and training across Europe, with the focus on reducing youth unemployment, easing the transition from education to employment with the skills needed by the current labour market” (2012:6-7). In this essay it will be argued that the future of European education is focused on marketization to improve the economic situation in Europe, to do that some countries such as Germany’s education system are being used as a model to base the education systems in other European countries on.\nIt has been recognised throughout Europe that investment in the education system and training for skills development is essential in order to boost growth and competitiveness. If education and training is invested in, the whole of Europe will witness the advantages, as an increased number of skilled workers will enter the labour market, therefore increasing levels of productivity. The quality of education has improved worldwide, therefore Europe needs to ‘up their game’ in order to be able to compete with trade around the world. The European Commission want schools to prepare children for employability and give them a taste of what the working life is like. To do this schools need to work closely with local employers and businesses in order to find what they want from their employees and then transfer this into teaching these skills in school.\nThere has been progress however Europe is still not meeting the target set. More people need to complete higher education in order to produce a highly skilled workforce in the future “sustained efforts will be needed to reach the headline target of 40% of young people completing higher education” (European Commission, 2012: 2). 73 million adults within Europe have only a low level of education therefore they are targeting adults into going back into some sort of education – currently the level of people participating in lifelong learning stands at 8.9%. Schools are needed to up children’s results before the labour market becomes impossible to enter with a low level of education. Education also needs to focus on the individual to ensure that all their needs are being met throughout their education. “The broad mission of education and training encompasses objectives such as active citizenship, personal development and well-being” (European Commission, 2012: 2). However, one can argue that these are also ways into ‘brainwashing’ pupils into taking higher education courses so that they can enter the workforce. Youth unemployment is increasing therefore the state needs to convince young adults to enter the workforce with a high level of skills in order to gain jobs as the expectations increase. Attention of the European Commission focuses highly on the current rate of youth unemployment rates and how to tackle this issue. However, there are concerns that this needs to improve at a rate which is near impossible for schools to implement; if schools are planning for this to be achieved by 2020 there are four more years or pupils passing through education without these newly taught employability skills, will this leave them at a disadvantage when pupils younger than them will have these skills.\nModern, knowledge based economies require people with higher and more relevant skills; the current prediction is that the amount of jobs requiring tertiary level qualifications will increase from 29% in 2010, to 34% in 2020, leaving just 18% of jobs for people with lower level skills. Transversal skills required include the abilities to think critically, use initiative, problem solve and work within groups. Entrepreneurial skills will also not only contribute to the employability of young people but will also allow the creation of new businesses. Schools should foster these skills through new and creative ways of teaching and learning from primary school onwards, secondary schools should also be focusing on encouraging the attendance of higher education and also promote the idea of creating new businesses and deciding on a career path earlier on. As previously stated, all young people should have experience in the workplace before leaving secondary education in order to allow them to gain an idea of what career path they wish to take. As well as this, research by the European Commission (2012) found that there is high demand for STEM skills. These stem skills being science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Greater efforts need to be made by schools to promote these subjects and make them a priority. With an increase in these stem skills, it can address the issues with the current main skill shortages, especially within sectors with a current huge growth potential such as ICT and personalised services. However, in order for these higher level skills to be achieved it needs to be ensured that the most basic skills are achieved by all students, such as basic level maths, English and science. The share of 15 year olds that have not acquired these basic skills still remains at around 20% while 5 countries are still over 25% in reading. One suggestion put forward by the state is that primary schools need to increase efforts in identifying pupils that are struggling at these subjects earlier on so that support can be implemented. Another one of the main focuses of the European Commission is technology; technology offers opportunities to improve the quality and ease of access within education and training. It can reduce barriers to education, particularly social barriers; it can allow individuals to learn anywhere, at any time. However, this requires good computer skills and some member states are still lagging behind with nine member states with over 50% of 16-74 year olds with no or very low knowledge of computer skills. Although the use of ICT within education and training is being encouraged there has yet to be any increase in support of teaching computer skills. It is recognised that it is “time to scale up the use of ICT in learning and teaching” (European Commission, 2012: 9) and that for flexible learning the use of technology should become imbedded in educational practice.\nThere has also been programs set up that have allowed a convergence of policies between different countries; one current program that has been a success is the European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students, or Erasmus, which was launched in 1987. In ‘Student Mobility in the Framework of ERASMUS: Findings of an Evaluation Study’ Teichler states that “The purpose of the program was to further student mobility in Europe; it encourages students to study in another country between three months and a year”. Many pupils have used this program to travel abroad in order to widen their skills, however, it is understood that many pupils do not return to these countries to work. In an ideal world, it is hoped that pupils will be further encouraged to then take up jobs in different European countries. Also, the ongoing development of the Bologna Process has contributed to the recognition of higher education not only within Europe but also world-wide. In ‘Rethinking Education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes’ The European Commission wrote that its objective is to “place students on an equal footing, irrespective of the origin of their academic degree” (2012: 8). The European Higher Education Area (2014) explains that the Bologna process was launched in 1999 and is a voluntary process in which currently 48 countries participate, together with the European Commission. They meet every two or three years to discuss the progress of higher education within Europe.\nA number of tools have also been implemented to improve transparency to enable students to easily transfer to other countries, such as making qualifications comparable across countries and also making credit points transferable. There is also room for a much closer coherence of different tools and services, this will help contribute to European mobility, where a person’s knowledge and skills can be clearly understood and recognised. The European Commission (2012) recognised that the creation of the proposed European Area of Skills and Qualifications will support the drive to achieve transparency and the recognition of academic qualifications across Europe. Academic recognition creates the pathway for ease of movement within Europe; the recognition of higher education qualifications has been on the European policy agenda for a long time.\nHowever, if we are to achieve the goal of young adults travelling freely and working within different countries in Europe then the ability to speak foreign languages is a necessity, poor language skills are a major obstacle for the free movement of workers. As well as this, people higher up in the business world need to have the ability to communicate with other businesses globally to increase worldwide trade. Despite most secondary schools and an increasing number of primary schools teaching a foreign language in the UK just 9% of pupils can independently speak another language. One reason for this could be that due to this being a relatively new scheme in primary schools the teachers having to educate pupils in this language may not be fluent or familiar with the language themselves; the teacher can only teach a language to the ability that they themselves have.\n...(download the rest of the essay above)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "China figures strongly into the current North Korea crisis, but exactly how is a matter of dispute. President Trump seems to believe that China is the key to resolving the matter of North Korea’s nuclear weapons, but it is far from certain that China’s interests in the region align with our own.\nBeyond the fact that Trump was overtly hostile and, at times, insulting to China during the presidential campaign, China is in the midst of a long campaign to expand its power in Asia and beyond. Chinese island-building in the South China Sea is common knowledge. Less known is how Chinese influence is growing in the Middle East, Africa and even the Americas.\nAs Chinese military and economic influence grows around the world, the inescapable conclusion is that China has dreams of replacing the US as the world’s dominant superpower. That being the case, it would be in China’s interest to make the US look bad in the confrontation with North Korea. If China can use North Korea to hasten the American decline in Asia, which began with the 1953 stalemate in Korea and continued with Vietnam and the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Trans Pacific Partnership, it would probably not hesitate to do so.\nAside from their aim of overtaking the United States, a secondary goal of the Chinese government could be to test President Trump. There is pattern of Chinese crises shortly after Republican presidents take office. In June 1989, five months after George H. W. Bush became president, violent repression of the Chinese democracy protests at Tiananmen Square led to soured relations between the two countries. In April 2001, three months into the presidency of George W. Bush, a Chinese fighter collided with a US Navy reconnaissance plane. The American plane made an emergency landing on Hainan Island and the crew was detained for 11 days by the Chinese government. Now, soon after President Trump took office, the North Koreans increased their missile testing. While these incidents were presumably not manufactured by China, they may well have used the events to test the mettle of the new occupants of the Oval Office.\nWhat could be the Chinese endgame for the Korean crisis? After President Trump made trade concessions to China last spring for doing approximately nothing to help with the Korean situation, Beijing may believe that they can win additional concessions from the US if the crisis is allowed to get worse.\nIf President Trump backs down after having made resolving the North Korean issue a priority, the Chinese will win by default. The United States and President Trump will lose face and credibility around the world. With both President Trump and Kim Jong Un trying to outdo the other’s bellicose rhetoric, at the moment China is playing the role of the adult in the room.\nIf the US actually attacks North Korea, it would present a problem for China. China has a longstanding relationship with its patron government in Pyongyang. Animosity between the Chinese and the Koreans goes back centuries, but for the past 75 years, North Korea has been a loyal client of Communist China.\nIn 1950, when American and United Nations troops advanced too close to the Chinese border, China intervened with a massive attack that sent allied armies reeling. Those who doubt that China would do the same thing in 2017 need only consider the unofficial nickname of Korea, “a dagger aimed at the heart of China.” China cannot allow the US or its allies to occupy North Korea.\nA US attack on North Korea would require a Chinese response and the Chinese have said as much in an editorial in the Chinese Global Times. The paper notes that “Beijing is not able to persuade Washington or Pyongyang to back down at this time,” but that “it needs to make clear… when their actions jeopardize China's interests, China will respond with a firm hand.”\nThe editorial says that if North Korea strikes first China will remain neutral. This may be a tacit assurance that the North will not attack without provocation. Then it issues a warning: “If the US and South Korea carry out strikes and try to overthrow the North Korean regime and change the political pattern of the Korean Peninsula, China will prevent them from doing so.”\nRegardless of whether China is goading North Korea forward behind the scenes or Kim is acting on his own, the brinksmanship is a most dangerous game that could easily get out of hand and lead to a major conflict. Whatever President Trump does, on the Korean peninsula and elsewhere, the Chinese will undoubtedly be watching.\nOriginally published on The Resurgent", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Human society has been wanting answers to some of our most viable questions who created us who are we what is our purpose what is the universe and how was it started who rules the skies who rules the oceans many stories and tales have been created to assist in answering and is anyway possible to the most fundamental questions we called those myths. Deriving from the Greek word Mythos, myth in its most basic form of definition is an \"ancient narrative that attempts to answer our fundamental human questions\"(Leonard & McClure, 2004)\nWhen someone states, \"it's a myth\" the person is saying that the story being ...view middle of the document...\nSome of the best knowledge, in my opinion, we have gained is that of our World Art. Through art we are able to really grasp the tale of each culture and myth of that time. To me, myth means not just a story told or an elaborate tale, but rather a look into the minds of our ancestors and how they viewed the World. We were given the gift of their tales, paintings, and knowledge to take and learn from. The many different minds that spoke of these myths; “sages, religious fundamentalists, agnostic theologians, idealists, and cynics, racists and fascists, philosophers and scholars.” (Leonard & McClure, 2004)\nThe Goddess or God of love is the same in each culture, just possesses a different name: Greek is Aphrodite, Hinduism is Karma, and Norse is Freyja for example. Each culture has similar ideas with mythology, because we all want the same thing in the end. We may have different values and views on our paths taken, but deep down we are all human who live and breathe the same air. Myths in the variety of cultures share similar stories with different names and places, similar aspects of life and death, right and wrong, good and evil.\nMany cultures have faded into extinction, either because the lack of faith that followed or the tales were thrown out by the invaded religions. No matter the reason, our current cultures are still shaped by the ancient tales while creating new myths for our future to read about.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest art museum in Texas and one of the oldest museums in the western United States.\nThe Modern was chartered in 1892 as the Fort Worth Public Library and Art Gallery, but the name and mission have evolved over the years.\n- The Carnegie Public Library Art Gallery, 1901\n- The Fort Worth Museum of Art, 1910\n- The Fort Worth Art Center, 1954\n- The Fort Worth Art Museum-Center, 1971\n- The Fort Worth Art Museum, 1974\n- Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 1987\nThe 25 women who founded the Public Library and Art Gallery sought to bring a different sort of culture to the historically cattle-focused city. Approaching Storm, 1875, by George Inness, was purchased in 1904 as the Museum’s first acquisition and was then still a relatively young painting. Five years later, the Museum’s first exhibition included 45 paintings by contemporary American artists.\nA new home for the Museum, designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, opened in Fort Worth’s Cultural District on December 14, 2002. The new Modern features 53,000 square feet of gallery space, a 5,600-square-foot education center, and a state-of-the-art auditorium.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "When cancer is identified early and healthcare costs are reasonable, cancer is a chronic but treatable illness. While AI has made considerable progress in various sectors, it has recently made inroads into healthcare, particularly in the field of medical oncology.\nFremont, CA: AI is gaining traction in biomedical research and healthcare, notably in cancer research and oncology, where the possibilities are endless. As cancer advances, it expresses itself in several ways, necessitating extra care in administering treatment and measuring the patient's reaction, creating a particularly difficult environment for medical decision-making. In the drug development process, these include cancer detection and diagnosis, subtype categorization, therapy optimization, and the identification of novel therapeutic targets.\nAI for early cancer detection\nCancer, unlike other illnesses, requires treatment at various stages, owing to identification gaps. Artificial intelligence has the potential to make a big contribution to this field. Artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect precancerous tumors in tissues, increasing the sensitivity of cancer screening procedures. Radiologists may be aided by AI-powered tools in visually assessing pictures and finding these concerning lesions. This technology saves radiologists time while also allowing them to spot small tumors that would otherwise go undetected.\nAI to forecast cancer progression\nCancer prognosis can be aided by artificial intelligence. AI can detect pre-existing cancers and identify those who are at high risk of acquiring the disease before it starts. This allows professionals to keep a close eye on these patients and act promptly if the situation warrants it. Apart from cancer diagnosis, AI can also forecast how cancers spread and evolve, which could help doctors devise successful treatments for particular patients as well as influence the treatment process in the future. Furthermore, early intervention increases the chances of a patient's life since cancer is destroyed before it has a chance to develop a resistant immune response.\nAI for the Development of Novel Oncology Drugs and Precision Therapy\nImmunotherapy is one of today's most promising cancer treatments. Patients may be able to beat hard-to-remove tumors by fighting them with the body's own immune system. On the other hand, present immunotherapy options are only effective in a small number of patients, and oncologists have yet to create a clear and accurate method of determining which patients will benefit from this treatment. A new generation of machine learning algorithms, as well as their ability to synthesize extremely complex data, may be able to reveal new options for personalizing treatments to each person's unique genetic composition.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Clinging together in the face of lonliness and alienation, George and Lennie desperately seek to escape their poverty, and strive to transform their chimerical dream into a reality. This heartfelt dream is what sets George and Lennie aside from the other men, yet ironically it is so easily shattered. Throughout the book Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, copious comparisons to animals are stated, signifying that their antagonistic way of life was not suitable for humans; This animal imagery helps elucidate the somewhat abstract ideals and character traits present in the text. Lennies demeanor is compared to many animals, Lennies death is compared to the death of Curlys dog, and even the end of Georges and Lennies dream is represented by a heron and the snake.\nTo thoroughly describe Lennies bizarre disposition, Steinbeck compares him to a bear, horse, terrier, and a bull. Large and capable of violence, yet clueless and tender like a bear Lennie is totally unpredictable at times. Lennie is also similar to a bear in that his hands are huge like bear paws, and in the closing of the story he is said to Creep as silently as a bear would. Snorting into the water, Lennie reminds George of a horse. Similarly to how Lennie is compared to bear, he is said to be as strong as a bull; Lennie is also reluctant like a terrier who does not want to bring a ball to his master, but Lennie finally gives George his mouse. The brilliantly cryptic foreshadowing of Lennies death is told through the shooting of Candys dog. Candys dog is old and is not useful any more, so therefore the men in the bunk house want to dispose of him. Forcing the reluctant Candy to let them kill his dog was an arduous task, but the insistent nagging finally makes Candy capitulate his old dog to them. The dog is not only unsuspecting, but also helpless to the bullet that passes through the base of his skull killing him in an instant though without pain. Analogously Lennie is killed the same way, and even though George is reluctant, he knows that it is his obligation kill Lennie. Probably the most tragic point in the story is the realization that George and Lennies dream will not come true. A little snake slithering in the pool of water, totally unsuspecting his fate, is suddenly swallowed by a heron looking to satisfy his hunger. Curlys wife is searching to satisfy her hunger for someone to converse with, someone who will listen to her stories and to commiserate with her. She causes Lennie to break her neck, which ends Lennies life, and suddenly shatters his, Georges, Candys, and Crooks dream. These examples of animal imagery help illustrate John Steinbecks message, and define the present theme.\nThe characters in the book posses many eclectic characteristics which make correspond to certain animals. This tragic story possesses a certain clandestine message, and it can be interpreted in many different ways. The one point that is most obviously stated is that being different is not easy, and that some people are not meant to exist on this Earth. Another conspicuous notion is that dreams should be guarded strongly, because as hastily as you conceived them they could be snatched from you without clemency.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Variable frequency drives (VFD) have been used in supermarkets with increasing success for at least 15 years. The appeal of VFDs is based on two effects they can achieve for a storeowner: energy efficiency and condenser noise abatement, an important measure in maintaining good relations with the store's neighbors.\nVFDs are used to continuously adjust the speed of AC motors that are used to drive refrigeration compressors, air handler fans, and condenser fans. When used with a refrigeration compressor, variable speed can serve to exactly match the refrigeration capacity with the load. When used with a fan motor — whether in an outside condenser or in an HVAC system — again the VFD works to supply just the amount of motor speed to meet demands. In both cases, energy usage is minimized. In the case of the condenser fans, there is considerable reduction in objectionable noise.\nRefrigeration and HVAC systems are designed for full-load conditions. Most of the time, though, the load is not peak, and full motor capacity isn’t required. In these average conditions, motors in traditionally designed systems (without VFDs) are either constantly running at a higher speed than necessary, or they are cycling on and off frequently. Running at too high a speed wastes energy, and frequent cycling on and off accelerates wear and shortens the useful lifetime of the motors, contactors, and other components. It also eliminates many opportunities for reducing energy costs. VFDs can help in both of these areas, providing better product and personnel environments and cutting operating cost.\nWhen used to vary the speed of a refrigeration compressor and networked to a Danfoss AKC 55 rack controller, an AKD drive offers a virtually infinite range of capacities from the refrigeration rack. This means that rack capacity can be controlled to exactly match the load on the refrigeration system. Without the use of a VFD, the only way to vary the rack's capacity is to turn compressors on in different combinations; but each time a compressor is started, considerable energy is expended to overcome inertia and bring the motor up to speed. With a VFD on one of the rack's compressors, and with the rack sized properly, the speed variation on that one compressor will provide all the capacity change necessary to meet 90% of the load variations of the rack.\nVFDs applied to condenser fans also have the benefit of reducing noise. Before VFDs were available, local ordinances or neighborhood complaints often made necessary costly acoustical barriers to shield a store's surroundings from the noise of its condenser fans at full speed. Sometimes owners were even forced to relocate condenser units at great expense. By installing a VFD on the condenser, the fans can be run at a lower speed and both the high speed noise and the frequent starting noise are greatly reduced.\nAKD variable frequency drives are also used in supermarkets to regulate the speed of the HVAC fan motors. With a variable frequency drive, the fan speed (and the energy consumption) can be reduced to a minimum whenever cooling or heating is not required. When there is no heating or cooling on, the fan runs just fast enough so that air is circulating.\nStore owners can expect payback from energy savings in under two years when installing VFDs on condenser and HVAC fans. There are measurable energy savings from refrigeration compressor installations of VFDs, but the greatest effect in those applications is in added machinery life, reduced maintenance costs, and a better storage environment for refrigerated products. Because the refrigeration capacity supplied is always matched to the load in cases and boxes, variations in temperature are much reduced, lengthening healthful product life. d\nAuthors Max Robinson and David Hebel, work with Danfoss Refrigeration and can be reached at 410/931-8250.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "By this tutorial we have learnt to create clean and stricter HTMl pages\nIn this tutorial we have learnt that all XHTML elements must be properly nested,\nXHTML documents must be well-formed, all the tag names should be in written in lowercase, and that all\nXHTML elements must be closed.\nA D V E R T I S E M E N T\nWe have also learnt that,As in HTML html,head,title,and body elements should be present in XHTML.And a DOCUMENT decleration must be made.\nWhat is an XHTML File?\nXHTML stands for EXtensible HyperText Markup Language\nXHTML is similar to HTML,The only difference is XHTML is stricter and cleaner version of HTML\nAn XHTML file contains small mark up tags\nThe way how the page must be displayed in the browser is described by these markup tags\nAn XHTML file must have an .xhtml file extension\nUsing any simple text editor XHTML file can be created\nThe Most Important Differences:\nTag and attribute names must be written in lower-case\nElements must be nested properly, no overlapping\nNon-empty elements must be closed\nEmpty elements must be terminated\nAll attribute values must be quoted\nAttribute value cannot be shortened\n<script> and <style> elements\nAt the opening of the element tag only the attribute must be specified.\nclosing tag of an element merely contains a back slash and tag name\nAll attribute names must be in lower case.\nAll attributes must have a value.\nAll attribute should hold a values and always be double quotes. Here double quote and two single quotes are not the same.\nAll attributes must be placed in a list seperated by blank space and no other characters must be included between them\nXHTML tags are used to mark-up XHTML elements\nTags in XHTML are always surrounded by characters < and >\nThese characters are called angel brackets\nAll tags in XHTML come in pairs for example <b> and </b>\nIn these pair of tags,the first tag is the start tag,and the second tag is called end tag\nThe text that lies between the start tag and the end tag is called the element content", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Most malaria endemic countries experience seasonal variation in transmission. Georeferenced time-series data from peer-reviewed articles and routine case reporting are collated and an inferential model constructed to relate transmission data to a suite of temporally dynamic environmental covariates (temperature, vegetation, humidity etc.) from the MODIS remote sensing platform.\nThe initial aim of this work is to be able to accurately predict seasonal malaria transmission patterns (onset, duration, magnitude) in locations where malaria survey data are sparse, using only the environmental covariate data which are available for all locations. The results from this endeavour will then be used to help model malaria prevalence an incidence at sub-annual scales such as monthly.\nWe are gathering data on seasonality to support this research.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Historically, wastewater treatment started as risk reduction for human health and welfare, migrated to environmental risk reduction, and has now matured into resource recovery and revenue generation. Technology and common practices are in place to treat water as a sustainable resource; we simply can no longer afford to use it once and \"throw it in the ocean\" nor can we afford the liability of not treating water to our best abilities to protect human health and the environment. Specifics, metrics, and detailed examples, not generalizations and platitudes, about recovery of the \"water\" from wastewater will be covered. It comes down to dollars and cents, a little math, and common sense.\nWater / Stormwater Management\nHealth, Safety and Welfare\n•Discuss how to manage the design of facilities to reduce environmental, personal, and public health risk from insufficiently treated potable and reuse water supplies.\n•Compare and contrast the water quality specifics, operational reliability, environmental safeguards, and public safety risks for recycle and recovery of wastewater as a secondary water supply and alternative potable water supply.\n•Calculate the reduced costs and decreased environmental risks of proper wastewater treatment.\n•Identify different design and operational strategies claiming to improve safety, reduce public health or environmental risks, or reduce costs.\nGene Keyser, Ph.D.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "When President Obama said “You didn’t build that,” millions of Americans objected. But since there are fewer business owners than those who work for a business owner, the President most likely scored some points with the electorate. Everything he says is calculated to appeal to his base.\nConservatives didn’t help when they conceded to the lie that governments build roads and bridges. There aren’t any government road and bridge building companies. Roads and bridges are built by private companies that must hire engineers, electricians, heavy equipment operators, concrete and stone specialists, welders, and a whole host of other occupations.\nRoads and bridges get built because government has the power and authority to take property through the constitutional provision of “eminent domain.” The most common uses of property taken by eminent domain are for public utilities, highways, and railroads, land that ordinarily would not be given up for sale.\nThe Fifth Amendment to the Constitution reads in part —\nNo person . . . shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.\nThe mandated “just compensation” demonstrates that like everything the government does, it doesn’t have until it first takes. In order to get the land to build a road, the government must go to a land owner, a person who purchased or inherited the land. The money that’s paid for the “taking” is paid for with money that was first taken from the citizens.\nThe government doesn’t have any money, but it can confiscate it at will at any percentage determined by a group of elected representatives. Any private group of citizens could do as well if they had the power to force people to sell their land.\nGovernment can do this because the Constitution gives it the power to apply eminent domain. There is no benevolence in the State’s action. The action of eminent domain is forced compliance.\nThe government doesn’t have any road or bridge building companies, so it must go to the private sector and contract with business owners to build roads, bridges, waterways, dams, and railroads that are needed for commerce to thrive.\nWithout the private sector, our nation’s infrastructure would not exist.\nThat’s why we can say to President Obama and any president, “You didn’t build that . . . We did.”", "label": "No"}
{"text": "CBSE board is an organization introduced by the government of India, which is designed to enhance and to support both central and state educational management. The main aim of this organization is to provide additional information about the subject through practical knowledge instead of theoretical.\nThe class 6 CBSE math notes are designed by the subject experts and are as per the NCERT guidelines. These notes are widely helpful for all students, as it provides the best explanation and important questions for better performance in their Exams. Apart from the questions, the CBSE class 6 maths notes also include multiple choice questions and other objective questions where students can practice by solving more number of problems. These CBSE notes are available on our website in pdf format which can be easily downloaded and can be used for their class assignments and also during their exam preparation.\nCheck the links given below for more information about each chapter given in the class 6 Maths syllabus\nFor more CBSE Class 6 Maths Notes, check the links given below:\nStay tuned with BYJU’S for more CBSE and NCERT notes along with its important questions and solutions.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The European Commission last week hosted a high-level conference on the relationship between soil and climate change, and the role of soil management in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Organic matter plays a fundamental role supporting soil fertility, retaining water, sustaining biodiversity and regulating the global carbon cycle. But organic matter is in decline, and the conference heard how large amounts of carbon have been lost to the atmosphere in recent years. The Commission states it is convinced of the need to act at EU level to protect soil\nSOURCE: Jerusalem Post – EU Commission discusses soil degradation and climate change .", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Study: Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Liquids\nFive metals, toxic and potentially carcinogenic when inhaled, found in liquid of leading first generation e-cigarette brands\nA study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found high levels of toxic metals in the liquid that creates the aerosol that e-cigarette users inhale when they vape.\nThe study, believed to be the first to examine a cross-section of metals in multiple e-cigarette brands, analyzed the liquid in five brands of first generation e-cigarettes for cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese and nickel. The liquid is the component of e-cigarettes that, when heated, delivers ingredients, often including nicotine and flavors, to the user. In first generation e-cigarettes, the liquid is stored in the cartridge in close contact with the heating coil. The researchers found all five heavy metals – which can be toxic or carcinogenic when inhaled – in all five brands, though levels varied by brand. The main source of the metals, the researchers believe, is the coil that heats the liquid that creates the aerosol, which is often but erroneously referred to as vapor. The study did not look at the possible presence of metals in e-cigarette aerosol.\nThe findings appear in the January issue of the journal Environmental Research.\n“We do not know if these levels are dangerous, but their presence is troubling and could mean that the metals end up in the aerosol that e-cigarette users inhale,” says study leader Ana María Rule, PhD, MHS, an assistant scientist in the Bloomberg School’s Department of Environmental Health and Engineering. “One of the things that is troubling is that the metals in e-cigarette coils, which heat the liquid that creates the aerosol, are toxic when inhaled, so perhaps regulators might want to look into an alternative material for e-cigarette heating coils.”\nThe Food and Drug Administration began regulating e-cigarettes last year, but has not yet issued warnings. E-cigarettes may be less harmful than cigarettes for current smokers who switch completely to electronic cigarettes. A serious concern is the appeal of e-cigarettes to young people who have never smoked, since e-cigarettes might be habit forming, and might not be totally safe as emerging research shows that nicotine can adversely affect the developing adolescent brain. Last fall, then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called e-cigarette use by young people a serious concern. E-cigarette use among high school students jumped 900 percent between 2011 and 2015.\nFor their study, the researchers selected five leading brands of so-called first generation e-cigarettes, which are referred to as cig-a-likes because they resemble traditional cigarettes. (Newer ones look like small cassette recorders with a mouthpiece. In the newer devices the liquid is added from a dispenser prior to use. In contrast, the liquid in first generation e-cigs is stored in the cartridge together with the coil, which increases the liquid’s exposure to the coil even in the absence of heating.) The five brands are sold across the United States in big-box retail stores, convenience stores and gas stations, as well as online. Three of the five brands constituted 71 percent of total market share in 2015. If a brand came in more than one flavor, the researchers chose one flavor for consistency’s sake.\nTo test the liquid for metal levels, the researchers extracted samples of the liquid; the liquid had not been heated by the coil prior to extraction. The liquid is a mixture of propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine and flavorings. Because liquid volume varied considerably from brand to brand, the research team tested for concentrations of metals in micrograms per liter.\nThe five metals – cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese and nickel – were present in all five brands, with cadmium markedly lower than the other metals and with a considerable range of concentrations among the brands. For instance, one brand had a high concentration of all five metals. In that brand, the concentration of nickel, which is considered the most serious carcinogen when inhaled, was 22,600 micrograms per liter, 400 times that of the brand with the lowest concentration of nickel. In that same brand, the one with the highest concentration of all five metals, the concentration of manganese was 690 micrograms per liter, or 240 times that of the lowest concentration in yet another brand.\n“It was striking, the varying degrees to which the metals were present in the liquid,” Rule says. “This suggests that the FDA should consider regulating the quality control of e-cigarette devices along with the ingredients found in e-cigarette liquids.”\nFor now, FDA regulations require e-cigarette makers to submit ingredient lists as well as information about potentially harmful ingredients, including four of the five metals analyzed in this study – nickel, lead, chromium and cadmium. The FDA has yet to issue proposed regulations on e-cigarette labeling. In addition to the coil, the researchers believe some of the metals may come from the components of the e-cigarette device or the manufacturing process.\n“E-cigarettes as a source of toxic and potentially carcinogenic metals” was written by Catherine Ann Hess, Pablo Olmedo, Ana Navas-Acien, Walter Goessler, Joanna E. Cohen and Ana María Rule.\nThis study was funded by the Institute for Global Tobacco Control, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health; National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Training Grant T32ES007141-31A1; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Training Grant T32-AA014125 and the Alfonso Martín Escudero Foundation.\n# # #", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Education Kit was developed for local teachers and schools to plan learning experiences for year 3-6 students. Information is locally relevant and will help young people learn more about the existing natural resources management (NRM) projects in the SA Arid Lands (SAAL) region involving our water resources, native vegetation, threatened species, weeds and feral pests. The kit can also help them develop their own NRM projects.\nThe kit has been compiled by primary school teachers now working in the field of natural resource management.\nSupporting photos are available on CD. For copies of the photo CD or hard copies of the complete education kit, please contact the Natural Resources Centre.\nNative species fact sheets for students\nAndy the Ant\nAndy the Ant’s Arid Adventures is a fun activity pad to help school-aged kids understand the natural resources of the amazing SAAL region. If you are travelling through the region it is particularly ideal for keeping the kids engaged – and occupied!\nFollow Andy the Ant across the region and meet Robby the Rascally Rabbit, Camilla Camel, Barry the Bearded Dragon, Wanda the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, and Pete and Pam the Pastoralists, then test your knowledge with games, including sudoku, crosswords, dot-to-dot and find-a-word. And, while you're travelling through the region, keep your eyes peeled and tick off the plants and animals you see using the spot-o-cards.\nGet your copy\nYou can download Andy the Ant's Arid Adventures or get hard copies at key visitor information centres in the region, or from the Natural Resources Centre.\nHow did you go?\nSo you've read Andy the Ant's Arid Adventures and completed all the games. Want to know how you went? Here's an answer sheet, but no cheating!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Irritable hip, also known as acute transient synovitis, is a common disorder of childhood characterized by onset of hip pain and limping. The term transient means that it does not usually last long. It usually occurs before puberty and affects only one hip. Boys aged between 4 to 10 years are most often affected 2 to 4 times more than girls.\nA child with irritable hip will experience the following symptoms:\n- Hip pain\n- Pain may spread to the groin, thigh, and knee areas\n- Abnormal crawling\n- Abnormal crying\n- A slight fever\nThe exact cause of irritable hip is unknown. But in some cases, the condition can occur because of viral infection (upper respiratory tract) or a fall or injury. Irritable hip can also occur because of Perthes disease, a condition where the head of the thigh bone deteriorates because of poor blood supply.\nThe diagnosis of irritable hip is made based on your child’s symptoms and physical examination. To rule out other possible causes of your child’s symptoms, the following diagnostic tests may be ordered:\n- X-rays: To detect any problem with your child’s bone\n- Blood tests: To determine a bone or joint infection\n- An ultrasound scan: It creates an image of the affected hip joint and detects any fluid on the joint\nThe treatment of irritable hip includes medications and bed rest. Painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs (called NSAIDS) are prescribed to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Your doctor may prescribe some specific medications depending on the type of infection detected in the child. Applying heat and massaging the affected hip may also help in reducing hip pain.\nSwimming is a great exercise to strengthen and regain the movement of the hip joint.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Knowing ourselves is crucially important, but the road to genuine self-awareness is full of obstacles. We believe that asking our students to regularly reflect in writing makes that journey a bit easier on the adolescent mind. Middle School writing asks students to consider a range of modes, audiences, and occasions in their work. To achieve that, we provide students in seventh and eighth grade with intensive writing workshop periods that supplement their regular English classes. In their “Possibilities of Writing” workshops, students are given space to grow their writing talent through exploring what interests them.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Remembering the Fallen: on this day in 1918, Lieutenant Albert Neave Westlake MC (pictured - 4th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment, attached to 27th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps) and Second Lieutenant Keith Penicuik Ewart (27th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps) were listed as missing in action but later discovered to have been killed.\nThey had been flying over Denain, west of Valenciennes in France, when their aircraft, a Machine B.2074 de Haviland 4, crashed. The Red Cross issued a statement that the aircraft had been found, and that according to a doctor who attended the crash, death had occurred immediately on impact. Personal items were collected including identification tags, a watch, Lieutenant Westlake’s wallet and tobacco bag. Both Lieutenant Westlake and Second Lieutenant Ewart were buried in the Niergnies Communal Cemetery, 6 km south-south-east of Cambrai in the Department of the Nord, France.\nKeith, from Ottawa in Canada, had just turned 25 on Boxing Day.\nAlbert, from Wareham in Dorset, was 24 years old. Before the outbreak of war he had attended New College, Oxford, and his is one of 268 names on a Great War memorial tablet in the college chapel.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Walking is good for your health and the planet. A pedometer or fitness tracker can be fun and help you stay accountable to yourself.\nFor our early ancestors, walking was an integral part of daily life and they walked everywhere. Getting from point A to point B contributed to staying fit and healthy and did not involve polluting the environment.\nNowadays, it seems like many people view walking as something to avoid if possible by driving places they could easily walk to in 10 or 15 minutes or sitting in idling cars waiting for the closest parking space. To compound matters, a lot of people work at sedentary jobs requiring sitting for long periods.\nFortunately, human beings are adaptable and we are able to learn new habits and renew previous ones. If you have gotten out of the habit of walking, you can choose to make walking part of your daily life, again.\nA pedometer or fitness tracker can help you stay on track and give you a sense of accomplishment. Hopefully, the information below will help you determine if a pedometer or fitness tracker might be right for you and what type of product and features will help you fulfill your walking goals.\nPedometer Overview ($25 to $35)\nThe main function of a pedometer is to count your steps and estimate the distance you travel in a day. Most models will also estimate the number of aerobic (heartbeat-raising) minutes you walk and calories you burn, display the time, and hold seven days worth of memory.\nPedometer Set Up\nBefore setting up your pedometer, you will need to calculate your stride by walking 10 steps, measuring the distance with a tape measure, and dividing by 10. Repeat this process several times to make sure you are walking with your normal stride or it will skew your data. As an example, my normal walking stride is 210” divided by 10 = 21” or 1’-9.”\nTo set up your pedometer you enter the time and your height, weight, and stride. Then stick it in your pocket or clip it onto your waistband and start walking.\nThe mechanism a pedometer uses to track steps seems to work best when you mostly walk on level ground. They tend to undercount steps when you are walking up or down stairs or hiking up and down hills. Also, keep in mind that your calories burned figure is a ballpark estimate based on limited information.\nFitness Tracker Overview ($50 to $250)\nFitness trackers function as pedometers with a few or a lot of additional features, such as estimating the number of staircases you climb, monitoring your heart rate, tracking your sleep patterns, logging all types of exercise, keeping track of your food and water intake, and integrating into your social media accounts. Some have GPS, texting and email, and alerts, like vibrating to let you know you have been sitting too long.\nFitness trackers use wireless technology to communicate with your smartphone and/or computer. This makes it easy to store, compare, and share your data and achievements.\nImportant Note – your smartphone needs to be a certain version or above to integrate with your fitness tracker. However, you can just sync your fitness tracker with your computer and track your data online.\nFitness Tracker Set Up\nTo get started with setting up your fitness tracker, you download the appropriate smartphone and computer apps. Then you create a profile and enter the same information you would for a pedometer. If you choose, enter your exercise and weight goals. Some trackers do not require you enter your stride length, but it is more accurate if you do.\nDepending on the product you purchased, put it in your pocket, clip it onto your waistband, or strap it to your wrist and start walking.\nFitness Tracker Accuracy\nFitness trackers usually have more advanced mechanisms and sensors than pedometers so they seem to track steps and calories burned more accurately.\nPedometer versus Fitness Tracker\nI bought my first pedometer in January 2010 to help me accomplish my New Year’s resolution of incorporating more walking into my day with a goal of walking 10,000 steps each day. It worked!\nFast forward to early 2016. I was nearing the end of a grueling year of treatment for breast cancer and I was ready to undertake the challenge of regaining my pre-cancer fitness level. It was hard work and I wanted to get “credit” for every step, including walking up and down the stairs in my 2-story house, so I decided to switch to a more accurate step counting fitness tracker.\nAfter conducting research online and reading user reviews, I bought two fitness trackers to try out. I chose the Microsoft Band 2 because it seemed to have the most sophisticated mechanisms for counting steps and I selected the Fitbit One because it is tiny.\nMicrosoft Band 2 Review\nI wore the Band 2 on my wrist for over a year and I even wore it while I slept for a few months. It was interesting to know how many staircases I climbed each day, how many hours of deep sleep I got, and what my heart beat rate was after doing a strenuous task, but it was unnecessary. Wearing something on my wrist was uncomfortable while typing on a computer keyboard and while sleeping.\nThe Band 2 ($249.99) does count steps accurately but I wasted money on features I do not need or use. Microsoft has since discontinued this product.\nFit Bit One Review\nI switched to the Fitbit One, which easily fits in my pocket. Although it will track sleep, I have not used the sleep wristband and do not intend to. I enjoy the little flower on the display screen that grows and shrinks depending on my activity level, but it is not necessary.\nLike the Band 2, the FitBit One ($99.99) counts steps accurately and has features I do not need or use. However, being able to view my progress on my computer helps me stay motivated and earning badges is fun.\nThe Bottom Line\nA pedometer is an inexpensive tool that can help you build more walking into your daily routine and then stick with it. If you do not walk up and down a lot of stairs or hills or are not that concerned with counting every step, a pedometer is a good choice.\nUnless you are a professional athlete or a serious exercise enthusiast, many fitness tracker features might seem cool when you are reading about them but end up being unnecessary. If you want accurate step counting, data tracking, and/or like sharing on social media, a fitness tracker might work best for you.\nMe, I am sticking with the Fitbit One because I want “credit” for every step.\nHopefully, the information above will help you decide whether to buy a pedometer or fitness tracker and what things to think about before you do buy one. The bottom line is that walking more and driving less is good for you and the planet.\n- A Healthy Diet is Good for You and the Planet\n- The Secret to Making Healthy Eating Easy\n- New Year’s Resolutions for 2017 – Hit the Reset Button\n- Walking – Good for the Planet and Good for You – Benefits\n- Walking – Good for the Planet and Good for You – Getting Started\n- Walking – Good for the Planet and Good for You – Do It\n- Walking – Good for the Planet and Good for You – At Work", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Tech moves fast! Stay ahead of the curve with Techopedia!\nJoin nearly 200,000 subscribers who receive actionable tech insights from Techopedia.\nCut and paste are two commands that are commonly used together in computer user interface interaction and provide a method of transferring data from one location to another. Unlike the copy and paste commands, which create a duplicate in the new location, cut and paste moves the entire contents to the new location.\nSimilar to copy and paste, the cut action selects the data and stores it in a temporary location often known as the clipboard, which is usually invisible to the user. When the paste command is issued, the data from the clipboard is moved to the specific location. The Apple Lisa had the first text editing system that introduced the concept of the clipboard. There are many applications which support cut and paste operations, often with key combinations, toolbar options, pull-down menus or pop-up menus. In Windows and Macintosh-based computers, The key combinations of Ctrl and \"X\" produces the cut effect whereas the key combination of Ctrl and \"V\" produces the paste effect. These actions can also be done with the help of a mouse.\nHowever, unlike the copy and paste action, the cut and copy operation is destructive in nature and if not executed properly, could lead to data loss.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "|Too bad this teacher hasn't read the latest research. Doodling in class actually helps students to better focus on the lesson and grasp abstract concepts.|\nA doodle by Brock University professor Giulia Forsythe explaining how doodling helps with learning. Courtesy of Giulia Forsythe.\nHere are some studies that show that doodling in class actually improves learning:\nFour benefits of doodling:\n1)Doodling improves your focus and concentration.\n2) Doodling helps you see the big picture\n3) Doodling increases creativity\n4) Doodlers retain information better.\nOn a personal note, I have some rules that I made for myself that allowed me to be productive as an artist. I share them here because they include recognizing the importance of my own doodling:\n1) finish every piece despite doubts or criticism.\n2) Accept that no piece will be perfect but you will learn from each piece and then apply that knowledge to the next piece.\n3) the piece you doubt the most is the piece that has the most to teach you.\n4) go back and finish pieces that you abandoned years ago. Whatever they had to teach you, you didn't learn because you abandoned them.\n5) if you need to stop working on a piece, because you are unsure how to finish it, that's okay. You can come back to it later. The piece itself will eventually tell you how it should be finished. Sometimes I rotate between several pieces and don't come back to a particular picture until months later.\n6) keep your mess ups, failures and ugly works. Why? Not sure. Something will come of them. I've even cut mine up and used pieces of them.\n7) Pay attention to the doodles in your sketchbook. These things you do 'just for fun' or because something catches your eye or because you get an idea. The stream of consciousness cartoons and doodles that you don't expect anyone to see, much less buy might hold the key to your next piece. Go through old sketchbooks and see what catches your eye.\nDoodling in the art room:\nHere are some doodling ideas that I have used in my classroom:\nSome of my seventh grade students doing the above assignment:\nGroup Doodling, a great way to foster collaboration\nFrom Clara Lieu, Rhode Island School of Design art professor and Huffington Post blogger ( posted with permission):", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Participate in our survey.\nNot all Memory Foam Is the Same\nWhen a Swedish foam manufacturer, Fagerdala, introduced mattresses made with its Tempur Material to consumers over 25 years ago, it was the only memory foam on the market. Now when you shop for memory foam products, especially mattresses, different varieties of memory foam are featured in the offerings.\nThis is compounded by the many trade names used, and one may wonder, “Is ABC the same as XYZ?” Just reading the ads and sellers’ descriptions, it would be easy to think that there are literally dozens of types of memory foam. The actual number of basic varieties of memory foam is closer to half a dozen.\nThere are sub-varieties within memory foam varieties, but each memory foam used can be put into one of five categories: Traditional Memory Foam, Open-Cell Memory Foam, Aircool Memory Foam, Gel Memory Foam, and Plant-Based Memory Foam.\nTraditional Memory Foam\nThis is the Tempur Material launched in Sweden, and used by Tempur-Pedic in the first mattresses they sold in the United States. It was quickly improved in its response and durability, and sparked a movement away from innerspring mattresses. However, this was a closed-cell foam with no breathability, and for many people it did become uncomfortably warm. This has to be taken into consideration when a manufacturer compares its memory foam to “ordinary” memory foam. Just translate “ordinary” or “regular” to “original” or “traditional.”\nOpen-Cell Memory Foam\nA big improvement in the properties of memory foam was open-cell structure. This gave the foam two advantages.\nFirst, it improved pressure relief. In closed-cell foam, each cell resisted compression to some degree, even when softened by heat. With open-cell foam, the compressed air is pushed into other cells. This means even support across the entire body of a sleeper.\nSecond, open cells allow air to filter through the foam, making it breathable. This lets both moisture and heat escape and dissipate. Of course they have to have some place to go. When the Tri-Pedic Mattress was designed by Dr. Swartzburg, it used open-cell memory foam.\nAir-Cool Memory Foam\nAir-cool (or airflow) memory foam takes a page from latex. Talalay latex is formed with vertical perforations through the foam. Now copied by Dunlop latex, this vertical ventilation has been applied to memory foam. It lets seven times more air flow through than open-cell foam without ventilation, and it is the key component of the Airflow Transfer System, as demonstrated in this video.\nGel Memory Foam\n“Cool with Gel” seems to have become the mantra for much of the advertising of memory foam mattress. This is because gel quickly absorbs heat. Besides cooling, some companies cite gel as making their memory foam more supportive. The reason is that gel is semi-solid/semi-fluid, and a layer of gel would provide fluidic support. However, several mattress experts have called these claims – especially the one for cooling – into question (see our post on gel).\nYes, gel cools – initially, that is. But it can only absorb so much heat, and the sleeper’s body keeps making heat. Whether it reaches its limit depends on the type of gel, how much, how cool it initially is, and how much heat the sleeper generates. When gel is infused into air-cool memory foam, it can transfer some of the heat to air passing through and extend its effectiveness.\nAs to gel’s support, David Rosenberg of Healthy Foundations and Dr. Swartzburg of Memory Foam Mattress.Org say it compromises the feel of memory foam. Some even say it shortens the life of the memory foam.\nOther ingredients, such as graphite and bamboo charcoal, are now being infused into memory foam to regulate temperature, modify support, wick moisture, or other purposes. How effective they are remains to be seen. Time will tell whether they are better than gel.\nPlant-Based Memory Foam\nPlant-based is a misnomer, but it has stuck, and now – thanks to the FTC – it is accompanied in mattress descriptions by the acknowledgement that plant oils replace only a portion of the petroleum derivatives in memory foam. In 2012, this was 5% to10% of the petro-polyols. Further innovation has raised this to 25% or 30% (depending whose numbers you use). Dr. Swartzburg says that 10% is the limit for effective memory foam. More would change the performance of the foam, compromising its benefits.\nThe use of plant-oils in memory foam does have some advantages. The most obvious is that it reduces the amount of petroleum used by the amount replaced. It also reduces the smell from new foam and reduces VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The most common plant oil used is soy oil, but aloe vera, green tea extract, and other botanical ingredients keep the foam fresher.\nNew Foam-Forming Technology\nFXI (formerly Foamex International) has developed Variable Pressure Foaming (VPF). Their claims for this are (1) that it can make extreme open-cell foams, and (2) they can use more plant oils in the foam.\nCurrently, there are only five basic varieties of memory foam. More may be developed as research continues.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Size: Up to 13 mm (One of the largest Ants in the US)\nColor: Black but some have reddish or yellowish coloration\nDiet: Sweets and meats or other insects.\nHabitat: Reside in both living and dead trees, stumps and rotting wood. Prefer to live in wood that is subjected to moisture. Found inside and outside of homes.\nNest: Created by cutting galleries into the wood grain to provide the passage way to a nest. They push out the wood chips to provide a clean and neat nesting area.\nSigns of infestation:\n- Wood shaving or dead parts or insects.\n- Winged ant activity.\n- Rustling sound resulting from activity inside of the wood.\n*The most effective way to remove a carpenter ant colony is to call a professional.\nIf you would like more information on treatment options and carpenter ant control, please call 1-800-533-6330.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Alice Guss (Tsawaysia Spukwus) is a local powerhouse in the movement to relearn traditional knowledge, by any means necessary. The natural flow of traditional knowledge from elder to youth was interrupted by her mother’s stay at residential school. She has taught herself to weave from YouTube videos and uses social media to document her own experience as a cultural learner. She calls her Facebook posts her “digital smoke signals.” The best part? Her enthusiasm to share this knowledge with all. You can ask Alice anything and, if she knows, she’ll share.\nOn a Sunday walkabout, Alice and I discuss traditional plant use and the spring offerings on the Stawamus Village Reserve, a 12,000 year-old oceanfront community in Squamish.\nAlice starts with a panoramic swoop of her finger, “So, what I tell the kids is ‘If you look 360 degrees around us, and that was our grocery store before we had Save On Foods. And again, if we go 360 degrees around us, we see our pharmacy before there was a Shoppers Drug Mart.’ A lot of people think the weeds are just weeds but those plants out there provide a lot of medicinal value.”\nThe stem of the stinging nettle plant was traditionally used by Squamish Nation to weave fishing nets.\nAs we walk, Alice shares her knowledge on the uses of in-season plants. She stoops to photograph nettles,“We usually harvest stinging nettles end of January or beginning of February and only take the top four leaves. It’s a good tea medicine. Even the actual stem itself is so strong–if we weave two strands together we can make rope and this is how our ancestors made their fishing nets. But actually, if the flowers come out, then it’s too late.”\nRosehips are full of Vitamin C when red and ripe. “Rose hips. These will turn bright red. You’ve got to cut it in half and take all the seeds out and let it dry and you can save it for tea. It’s equivalent to cranberries. Later on, it will turn bright red. The pink flowers just finished blossoming, though,” explains Guss.\nAlice shares a major difference between modern and traditional medicines, “You know the beauty of it is, traditional medicine always teaches us patience. Teaches us respect. It teaches us to share and to care. It teaches patience because it takes us a while to make a medicine.” Harvested plants are placed in oil for thirty or more days to extract their medicinal properties. “Back in the day they probably would have used seal oil or bear grease, but right now we just use olive oil,” shares Guss.\nShe bubbles over with ethnobotanic joy, “There are traditional plant medicines for colds, headaches, bad stomachs, and sore joints. There are medicines that can clean your blood, your liver, your kidneys or help with depression, menopause, diabetes, and toothache. It’s just like a walking pharmacy.”\nTsawaysia uses modern tools to relearn traditional knowledge. She pulls out her iPhone and bends over to photograph red clover,\n“This is medicine, too. But I’m not exactly sure what. I’m still learning. Want to see our sweathouse?”\nYes, yes I do. I’m learning, too.\nLearn more at www.tsawaysia.com", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Critical Thinking Issues Essay Structures And S\nCritical thinking is just deliberately and systematically processing information so that you can make better decisions and generally understand things better. Without critical thinking, it’s easy for people to manipulate us and for all sorts of catastrophes to result.\nThe above definition includes so many words because critical thinking requires you to apply diverse intellectual tools to diverse information. Anywhere that some form of fundamentalism led to tragedy (the Holocaust is a textbook example), critical thinking was sorely lacking.\nWhile I venture that a lot of us did learn it, I prefer to approach learning deliberately, and so I decided to investigate critical thinking for myself.\nWhat is it, how do we do it, why is it important, and how can we get better at it? In addition to answering these questions, I’ll also offer seven ways that you can start thinking more critically today, both in and outside of class.“Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.”– The Foundation for Critical Thinking The above definition from the Foundation for Critical Thinking website is pretty wordy, but critical thinking, in essence, is not that complex. If we had to think deliberately about every single action (such as breathing, for instance), we wouldn’t have any cognitive energy left for the important stuff like D&D. We can run into problems, though, when we let our automatic mental processes govern important decisions.\nA great way to get “unstuck” on a hard problem is to try reversing things.\nIt may seem obvious that X causes Y, but what if Y caused X?\nOur brains naturally use heuristics (mental shortcuts) to explain what’s happening around us.Despite hearing so much about critical thinking all these years, I realized that I still couldn’t give a concrete definition of it, and I certainly couldn’t explain how to do it.It seemed like something that my teachers just expected us to pick up in the course of our studies.It’s a tool that musician Brian Eno and artist Peter Schmidt created to aid creative problem solving.Some of the “cards” are specific to music, but most work for any time you’re stuck on a problem.Here’s why: According to Andrew Roberts, author of , but it’s unlikely to be the place you desire.The value of critical thinking doesn’t stop with college, however. What they will expect, though, is for you to be able to think; to know how to make connections between ideas and evaluate information critically.And now that I’m in college, my professors often mention that the ability to think through and solve difficult problems matters more in the “real world” than specific content.There’s no reason to start solving a problem from scratch when someone has already laid the groundwork.It’s important, however, to evaluate this information critically, or else you can easily reach the wrong conclusion.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Security researchers show how a USB device can takeover your computer\nThe humble USB port has come a long way and has just about become the default interface for, well, everything really. External storage devices, input devices such as mice and keyboards, all rely on the USB interface to communicate with the system. However, two security researchers are adamant that the security of USB is \"fundamentally broken\" and are going to present their findings next week.\nKarsten Nohl and Jakob Lell have a collection of proof-of-concept software that highlights why the USB interface has been compromised from the start. The pair have also created a malware called BadUSB, that can be installed to completely takeover a PC. And because BadUSB is implanted in the firmware that controls a USB device's basic functions, this malware could feasibly go undetected even if the drive is formatted. In other words, there is no easy fix for this.\nNohl said, \"These problems can't be patched. We are exploiting the very way that USB is designed.\" He also added that this malware was not simply copied, and that they spent months to reverse engineer the firmware to implement and hide the attack code. Hence, the malware cannot be cleaned using off-the-shelf software and tools and requires someone with similar reverse engineering skills to look at the altered firmware to find the malicious codes.\nWorse, this form of attack is not limited to just USB storage devices, but any USB device. The pair also managed to implant the code into a USB headset.\nSince there is no quick fix to this, the two researchers are calling for a change in the way we use and view USB device, but they admit that this could be difficult.\nNohl said, \"In this new way of thinking, you can’t trust a USB just because its storage doesn’t contain a virus. Trust must come from the fact that no one malicious has ever touched it. You have to consider a USB infected and throw it away as soon as it touches a non-trusted computer. And that’s incompatible with how we use USB devices right now.”", "label": "No"}
{"text": "What is the meaning of the English word…\n(verb) inhale suddenly with the mouth open – in pain or astonishment\n- I gasped. The pain in my leg was almost too much to endure.\n- When my sister walked into the party, I gasped. I hadn’t seen her for several years. What a great surprise!\nNote: This vocabulary is used in the online English course below:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Conservation Status: IUCN Red List - Vulnerable\nThreats to survival: Climate change-driven sea ice loss in the Arctic\nThreat to Survival\nPolar bears range across the circumpolar Arctic, and are uniquely adapted to life on the sea ice environment. In fact, they rely on the sea ice for hunting, migration, and reproduction. Due to feedback patterns in the atmosphere and sea ice, climate change is warming the Arctic twice as fast as the rest of the planet. As a result, sea ice is rapidly disappearing, with a 40% decline in summer sea ice since satellite measurements began in 1979. Sea ice loss has been correlated with declines in body condition, reproductive success, and survival of polar bears.\nStudying polar bears requires collaboration and innovation. A single polar bear home range can be up to 500,000 square kilometers in size, and cover some of the most inaccessible areas and extreme environmental conditions our planet has to offer. To work effectively for the conservation of polar bears, our Population Sustainability team collaborates extensively with other non-governmental organizations, government agencies and research institutions. Working together, we can ensure that the crisis unfolding in the Arctic is met with the best science available.\nMonitoring Impacts of Environmental Change\nRapidly changing habitat brings many challenges to polar bear survival. To properly assess strategies for the conservation management of the species, the Population Sustainability team is leading research in the field to understand how polar bears are affected by sea ice loss. Field research includes investigating how polar bears use scent to find mates, how changing ice conditions are affecting the prevalence of disease, monitoring maternal behaviour at den sites, as well as measuring sea ice habitat and polar bear movement ecology at a finer scale than previously achievable. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is also committed to minimally invasive approaches to polar bear research, working with outside partners to build ruggedized remote camera systems and unmanned aerial systems that can be deployed in the harsh Arctic ecosystem.\nUtilizing Zoo Bears to Answer Fundamental Questions\nThe San Diego Zoo’s dedicated animal care team actively collaborates in research with Population Sustainability, allowing SDZWA to answer fundamental questions about polar bear physiology. Research includes a comprehensive account of polar bear hearing sensitivity and acoustical communication, validating tracking collar data of wild polar bears to describe activity patterns, measuring energetic output of polar bear movements, as well as verifying measurements related to the health and condition of wild polar bears. The data collected from zoo-based conservation work improves the interpretation of data collected in the wilderness, furthering our understanding of polar bears.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Life responds to our intention. When we really want something to occur, life tends to move toward us, fulfilling our aspiration. If our intention is full — if our energies are intensely directed toward the pursuit of a specific goal over time — life not only responds but does so rapidly, fulfilling that deepest aspiration.\nFor example, when Albert Einstein began to focus all parts of his being — mental, vital, and physical — toward the pursuit of his goal of finding work to overcome his utterly destitute state as a young man, the possibility of working at the Patent Office moved toward him. When his intention became full; that is, he crossed over a certain threshold of intensity demanded of life, the job became his.\nFrom that new post, he not only overcame his current predicament of acute poverty and misery, but it served as the platform through which he would develop papers that would change the course of science and the history of the world. From this, we see that there may be no greater means for success and accomplishment in life than our intention\nWhen we have a clear knowledge of what we want to accomplish, and our emotions fully support it, then our intention takes shape. If we then make a determined, persevering effort to carry out our heart’s desire, we generate an irresistible power that quickly attracts it. If we look around, we will see that life is always responding to our intentions.\nIn Jane Austin’s novel, ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Mrs Bennett intensely desired to marry off her daughters to avoid a pending eviction of her family; and within a year, that is precisely what occurred (for three of them).\nWhen Erin Brockovich directed all of her energies to get out of her own desperate state of poverty, she quickly secured a job at a law office that not only lifted her out of misery, but it became the springboard through which she would win the largest victim rights settlement in history.\nWhen we focus on accomplishing something, then our intention takes shape. When our intention is full, that is when we intensely want something to occur, and sustain that urge over time — life brings us what we want in spades. The Upanishads declare: “You are what your deepest desire is. As is your desire, so is your intention. As is your intention, so is your will. As is your will, so is your deed. As is your deed, so is your destiny.”\nOne interesting aspect of human aspiration or intention is that it can express itself at various levels, from a mild interest in a subject to a desire to accomplish something, to the intense need to bring about our heart’s desire. And yet, life can instantly respond to our intention at any of these levels: even to a passing fancy!\nAs we see, even a passing fancy will attract a corresponding response, as long as there is a modicum of interest is involved. You have just thought about a subject you hadn’t thought of for decades, and then two minutes later, there is a discussion on that very topic on television! That is dramatic enough, but when you have never seen that subject referred to in a lifetime of TV-watching, then you know something profound is at work!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "In the Era of Fire Lookouts: Fire Suppression in the North Cascades\nBy Adam Bates, graduate student in the Institute’s 15th cohort.\nFire lookouts have captured the imagination of the American public for over seventy-five years. The notion that one could spend a summer atop a mountain in solitude and seclusion holds a certain romanticism that was perpetuated by numerous authors, poets, artists and backcountry enthusiasts. Therein lies my interest in and affinity for fire lookouts, the romance and challenge of mountaintop hermitage.\nRetired National Park Service employee Gerry Cook spent three summers as a lookout, using his earnings to entirely pay his through his undergraduate degree at Washington State University. “You can revel in your time there (on lookout) for the rest of your life,” says Cook. “It’s romanticized in everyone’s imagination. So, once you’re done, you can go right into that fantasy world and live there forever.”\nBy the 1930’s, vast systems of fire lookouts were being constructed around Washington State. Over four hundred lookouts were built and manned over the coming decades, although many were soon found to be ineffective at spotting fire from their vantage points. The harsh winters in higher elevations wreaked havoc on the structures themselves, making them cost prohibitive to maintain.\nSketch by Adam Bates of a D-6 Cupola, the first standardized lookout style by the US Forest Service. It debuted in 1915 atop Mt. Hood, named after the USFS District where it first appeared, District-6.\nLarge swathes of land were being designated as forest reserves through executive order by late in the 19th century. President Grover Cleveland set aside a total of 21 million acres in 1893, including the Pacific Forest Reserve across much of Washington State, which had been granted statehood in 1889. Without the benefit of aircraft surveillance, transistor radios, heat systems, or a road system in wild lands, lookouts became the first line of defense for spotting fires and protecting public lands from large-scale wildfires. Miles upon miles of telephone wires were strung between lookouts in order to communicate the location of fires and the needs of those stationed as lookouts.\nBy the end of World War II, improvements in aircraft surveillance and radio communications were the end of an era for fire lookouts. As lookout stations became obsolete, they were decommissioned by whatever means necessary. Logging roads and highways were penetrating deeper and deeper into wilderness areas, making many lookouts more easily accessible.\nSketch by Adam Bates of a L-4 groundhouse. Characteristic of the 1930s, this model has either a hipped or standard roof and a catwalk around if elevated. Notable lookouts of this style include Sourdough Mountain, Desolation Peak, and Copper Mountain.\nConstructing a network of fire lookouts allowed those working as lookouts to pinpoint the location of a fire from their own mountaintop, while another lookout did the same. They were then able to triangulate and corroborate the exact location of any fires that were spotted. Many lookouts in North Cascades National Park and the surrounding Forest Service lands have been decommissioned and some dismantled. Those that remain are listed on the National Historic Lookout Register, and some on the National Register of Historic Places. They remain as living history for the general public and can be still used in times of emergency or intense fire seasons.\nSketch by Adam Bates of a R-6 Flat Roof lookout. Typically elevated on stilts with a catwalk around the exterior with a flat roof, dimensions and height vary depending on location.\nFor over a century, wildfires and fire on any landscape has been viewed as destructive, dangerous, and unnecessary. For much of this time, it has been the official policy of the U.S. Forest Service that all backcountry and wild fires should be contained immediately. If this were not possible, plans should be made and set in motion to obtain complete control before ten o’clock the following morning. The 10 a.m. policy was officially adopted by the 1930’s with the overabundance of manpower and money available through the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and other such New Deal programs. The CCC was succeeded by smokejumpers, the first of which began operational testing in 1939 on the Chelan National Forest and was widely adopted in Washington State after World War II. By 1970 there was a great deal of information and research being done on the positive effects of fire ecology, which allowed the Forest Service to move away from total fire suppression.\nUltimately, the damage has already been done. By removing regular fire of mixed severity from a landscape, vegetation fuels that sustain fires have accumulated to unprecedented levels. There are catastrophic fires occurring with surprising frequency in recent years, the costs and effects of which are amplifying. To suggest that fire is always a good thing, especially when people’s lives and homes are at stake, would be glib and inappropriate. This project and my interest in fire lookouts and research of their history has led me to the much broader question and topic of fire and forest ecology, which involves both ethical and practical questions. A complex and polarizing topic about the place of wildfire in our lives as we struggle to cope with the effects of catastrophic fire seasons in the North Cascades and beyond.\nFor a deeper experience into firelookouts, check out Adam’s Audio Presentation on Fire Lookouts.\nMusic by Adam Bates. Readings by Emily Ford, Adam Bates, Aly Gourd, Joe Loviska, and Marcus Something of the words of Jack Kerouac, Edward Abbey and Gary Snyder. “Smokey the Bear” was written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins, performed by Eddy Arnold for a 1952 public service announcement.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "\"Women are the backbone of the development of rural and national economies. They comprise 43% of the world's agricultural labor force, which rises to 70% in some countries. In Africa, 80% of the agricultural production comes from small farmers, who are mostly rural women. Women comprise the largest percentage of the workforce in the agricultural sector, but do not have access and control over all land and productive resources. Realizing the importance of rural women in agriculture is an important aspect of gender relations. In many countries, the role of women in agriculture is considered just to be a 'help' and not an important economic contribution to agricultural production. Giving support to rural women is a way of breaking the vicious cycle that leads to rural poverty and to the expansion of slums in the cities, where the poor get poorer. Development strategies should consider rural women as the epicenter, paying special attention to their social skills both within and without agriculture sector.\"", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A recent update from Harvard discussed the health benefits of getting outside and recommends going alfresco. Majority of Americans spend 90% of their time inside. But the jury is out and there are multiple benefits to getting out and soaking up some fresh air.\nBeing outside will increase your time exercising and moving. This means stronger muscles and improved flexibility with sustained outdoor activities. Adults may prefer more structured exercise of a gym, but any time walking, gardening, biking, or general movement outside is meaningful. Getting more exercise also means less time on electronic devices, televisions, video games, and computers. Tracking devices on children showed those who spent time outside were twice as active as those indoors.\nBeing outside increases your vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is one of the vitamins with disease fighting powers. It helps to prevent osteoporosis, cancer, depression, stroke and heart attack. Most Americans are vitamin D deficient. But good news if you spend 10-15 minutes outside, your body is able to produce a sufficient amount.\nLight makes people happier, it elevates moods. University of Essex in England showed that people who participated in “green exercise” (exercise outside) have added mental health benefits and are more happy. It only takes five minutes of outside exercise to elevate mood and self-esteem.\nTime outside will improve your concentration. The greener the space is, the better. Research has shown that children with ADHD did better with concentrating after walking through a park compared to those who walked through a downtown area or neighborhood.\nThe outdoors may also have healing powers. Post-operative spine patients who had natural light exposure had decreased stress, took fewer medications, and reported less pain.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Elderly Care: The Essential Guide (2018)\nAgeing affects us all, and at some point, we have to consider its implications…\nWhether that’s for ourselves, or for our family and friends.\nWhile access to better healthcare has resulted in people living longer and healthier lives, those approaching old age may still need a helping hand.\nLoved ones might be well placed to cover such needs, although, for those that don’t have such a support network, other services are accessible.\nAlthough it can be stressful and confusing to discover what assistance is available, we hope this proves a useful introductory guide.\nWhat Is Elderly Care?\nElderly care is a service provided to cater for physical and mental disabilities as people age.\nIt can include both short-term assistance to recover from a specific condition, or long-term intervention, and can include a range of services, tailored to the individual and their specific situation.\nElderly care can help people live their later years happy, healthy and with dignity.\nWhy Is It Important?\nGetting older doesn’t always result in disability, although it’s certainly more likely.\nAround 40% of over 65’s have a longstanding, limiting health condition, while the number of people in care in the UK is predicted to double by 2035.\nWith such an increase in demand, care services are becoming more important than ever.\nThey allow our loved ones to live independently, enjoying life, for longer.\nWho Would Benefit From Elderly Care?\nAnyone who’s struggling with activities of daily living as a result of a health condition as they grow older may benefit from elderly care.\nThere are many conditions which may cause someone to seek help:\n– Complex medical conditions like Parkinson’s Disease\n– Mobility issues\n– Personal care problems\n– Polypharmacy (taking more than one type of medication)\nIt’s important to note that an elderly person doesn’t always recognise when they need help. As a friend or family member, this can be difficult to see and requires sensitivity in its handling.\nSome questions to consider before talking to your loved one may include:\n– Can they move around the house safely?\n– Can they leave the house alone to attend appointments and go shopping?\n– Are they able to prepare their own food?\n– Are they well nourished and hydrated?\n– Can they hear the telephone and door?\n– Can they keep the house tidy and free from hazards?\n– Are they managing their personal care, such as toileting, washing and dressing?\n– Are they becoming forgetful?\n– Are they lonely?\nIf some of these questions raise concerns, it may be best to approach the conversation gently and openly.\nTalking to health professionals with your loved one may give you both peace of mind that help is available if required.\nWhat Services Are Available?\nNumerous elderly care services exist to keep someone living an enjoyable life and make things easier for everyone involved.\nElderly care should aim to provide the recipient with confidence that their needs are met and families peace of mind that their loved ones are well attended.\nCare services vary hugely by the individual and health condition, but here are a few examples:\n– Help attending appointments\n– Support for social engagements\n– Help with shopping\n– Food preparation\n– Pet care\n– Medication support, including prompting\n– Transferring – for example, from the bed to the chair\n– Nursing care for complex medical conditions\nThe exact services you can expect depend on a needs assessment and also where the support is delivered.\nWhere Is Elderly Care Delivered?\nElderly care doesn’t always mean care homes. Indeed, it’s often preferable for someone to continue living in their own home for as long as possible.\nMaintaining well worn daily routines in familiar surroundings can help an older person remain psychologically and physically fit.\nThey may enjoy their community bonds and living in their local area, as well as having longstanding friends and neighbours close by. Removing an older person from this environment can be an intimidating change.\nThis is why home care or domiciliary care is often a great option. Numerous agencies exist to deliver services to a loved one at home. Trained staff can attend for a short 15-minute check, all the way up to overnight supervision or 24-hour care.\nAlthough an individual may be fit enough to stay in their own home, sometimes they might benefit from a burst of social interaction. In this case, a day centre might provide access to activities promoting social health and wellbeing. Participating in an exercise class, listening to music, or simply connecting with others can be hugely effective in increasing engagement and happiness.\nFor those with greater needs, or who are more isolated in their home environment, alternative living options may be the preferred option. For example, sheltered housing can provide a safe environment and access to elderly care services in a purpose built complex.\nOtherwise, a care home will be able to provide the services required. Vetted, trained staff can support a loved one with their normal activities in an environment set up for such needs, with care procedures and all the necessary equipment in place.\nAlthough going into a care home is a daunting prospect for many, by researching the facilities in your area, you’ll be able to find an environment that’s a good social fit for your loved one.\nHow Can I Get Help?\nEven if you’ve identified that a loved one might benefit from elderly care, this is where the process can get confusing.\nWhile there’s a lot of information available, the care you ultimately receive depends on your specific situation.\nThat’s why it’s best to consult with the GP of the person requiring care. If they have a complex or unstable medical condition it will likely already have been identified and may result in an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare.\nHowever, in most cases, those with lesser needs will undergo a care needs assessment by their local authority. This is a means-tested assessment, in that an individual may be responsible for some of the costs of their care, depending on their financial situation.\nIn addition to finances, the local authority will assess an individual’s care needs and eligibility for extra support. A few years ago, where you lived in the country may have dictated what this support included.\nSince the Care Act was introduced in 2014, the assessment has supposedly been standardised, although individual interpretation of the guidelines may still vary.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "1926 Subpart M\nOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH\n1926 Subpart M\nOverview for Subpart M\nWhat are the most frequently cited serious violations of the fall protection provisions?\n- Failure to protect workers from falls of 6 feet or more off unprotected sides or edges, e.g. floors and roofs. (1926.501(b)(1); (b)(10); and (b)(11))\n- Failure to protect workers from falling into or through holes and openings in floors and walls. (1926.501(b)(4) and (b)(14))\n- Failure to provide guardrails on runways and ramps where workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more to a lower level. (1926.501(b)(6))\nWhat are some effective control measures that can be used for the serious hazards for which OSHA has most frequently cited employers?\n- Determine if any of the work (even a small portion) can be performed at ground level or if a crane can be used to lift assembled portions (e.g., sections of roofing) into place, eliminating or reducing the number of workers exposed to falling.\n- Tether or restrain the worker so he or she cannot reach the edge thereby eliminating the fall hazard.\n- Consider the use of aerial lifts or elevated platforms to provide better working surfaces rather than walking top plates or beams.\n- Erect guardrail systems, warning lines, or control line systems to protect workers from falls off the edges of floors and roofs.\n- Place covers over holes as soon as they are created if no work is being done at the hole.\n- Use safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems (body harness).\nWhat good work practices can be used to provide protection from falls when conventional systems are not feasible?\n- Designate one of the workers as a safety monitor to observe employees and to alert employees of hazards that could cause them to trip or fall.\n- Establish a designated area or control zone in which workers when conventional fall protection systems such as guardrails and personal fall arrest systems are not feasible or create a greater hazard.\n- Store materials in an area away from where workers are exposed to fall hazards.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Its origin is the conception of socialism inherited from Stalinism, which was based on the concentration of ownership and decision-making, and the system of wage-labor for the State, with everything administered by the Communist Party continue reading\n: a State-monopoly capitalism that sharpened all the conflicts of the exploitative wage system.\nThe lack of a solution to these problems has stalled the productive forces, the development of society, economic progress, modernity and improvements in the living conditions of the great majority of the population.\nThe solutions move to increase the participation of citizens in property, ownership of the results of their work, and decisions of all kinds: economic, political and social. Democratization of politics and socialization of the economy are also imposed.\nBut “state socialism” blocked these solutions, almost eliminating the small and medium proprietor, preventing the development of forms of free labor — unionized or otherwise — the free-management of production, the social economy, and restricting the democratic participation of citizens in political matters.\nNow, with the normalization of relations with “the enemy,” there is no danger of military aggression, always used as a justification to postpone the empowerment of the people, and the Cuban government should not delay any further moving in this direction.\nThe solutions move to increase the participation of citizens in property, ownership of the results of their work, and decisions of all kinds\nThe return to power of groups of oligarchs allied to American capital would not resolve these contradictions – rather it would increase them – newly excluding workers and citizens in general from economic and political power, with concentrated ownership passing from the hands of the State to the huge capitalist entrepreneurs, and political power from the Communist Party to another party that could act at will without submitting itself to democracy.\nThe proposals made from the positions of Participatory and Democratic Socialism, since 1991 with the 4th Cuban Communist Party Congress, raise the need to advance this process of democratization and socialization of politics and the economy. Traditional opposition sectors have also presented similar demands.\nIn 2006, networks of the international left published “Urging the Cuban Revolution to Advance Entrepreneurial and Social Self-management” and sent it to the Cuban Communist Party (PCC) and the Government. The following year, they published “15 Concrete Proposals to Revitalize Socialism in Cuba.” In 2008, we publicly presented the document “Cuba Needs A Participative and Democratic Socialism, Programmatic Proposals,” and with the view of the 6th Congress of the PCC and the entire Cuban people, we announced our “Proposals to Advance Socialism In Cuba.” More recently, we published “14 Keys for the Padlocks that Depress the Cuban Economy.”\nThese and other documents of the broad democratic left argue the need to democratize the party and the society, free up self-employment and cooperatives, and especially to involve employees in the direction, management and profits of state enterprises, without ignoring the necessary spaces for state capital, domestic private capital, and foreign capital.\nThe neo-Stalinists have tried to prevent the people from having knowledge of these ideas and a part of the traditional opposition has tried to ignore them.\nThe “update of the model” did not resolve these conflicts — although it introduced dynamics and presented proposals concomitant with participative and democratic socialism — due to its limitations, state-centric origin, biased legislation and its application of the same traditional bureaucracy present in a State willing only to strengthen its total control and never disposed to transparently bend toward the essential.\nIn this scheme, the “update of the model” has not been able to accomplish substantial modifications in what continues to block the development of a socialized economy directly in the hands of the citizens.\nThe recent agreements between the governments of the United States and Cuba come when all the problems of Cuban society are aggravated and the insufficient “updating” is exhausted, unable to attenuate those problems.\nThe inability of the State-Government-Party to understand the urgent need to develop popular autonomous control of the economy and the political life of the country is worrying\nToday, with the persistence of a high level of ownership concentration and centralization of decision-making and its respective mechanisms and laws, the economic and political structure of the country appears unprepared to absorb the impact represented by the new US policies.\nThe inability of the State-Government-Party to understand the urgent need to develop popular autonomous control of the economy and the political life of the country is worrying.\nBureaucratic obstructionism at all levels, at fault for the slow “updating of the model,” seems to be playing the same game with respect to the normalization of relations with the United States.\nThe democratic left is also concerned that the eventual increase in investment will be directed only to state enterprises, which will not resolve the already exposed internal contradictions of Cuban society and will lead to an alliance between monopolistic State capitalism and huge American capital which, logically, will results in greater exploitation of Cuban workers.\nWhile there are American business sectors whose only interest is to do business in Cuba, the Obama administration is also interested in supporting “non-state” businesses, which they welcome.\nThe issues of democracy and human rights in the United States and Cuba are a matter for their people, not the governments of both countries, which should respect the Cuban people’s sovereignty and their capacity to decide their future. The role of the governments is to create conditions so that people can exercise their sovereignty.\nCuba should open a process of dialog and negotiations between all the visions and projects, political, social and economic, led by a new constituency, capable of harmonizing in democracy all the interests present in the country.\nThe enunciated American policies to economically and politically empower the citizens don’t hide their intentions to influence the internal politics of Cuba, which are being manipulated by the new-Stalinist mentality, the official press, the political structure and foreign “leftists,” like the “imperialist [intention] to overthrow the Revolution by other means.”\nThe US government may be making a mistake by stating that its new policy is designed to achieve the same strategic objectives of the previous failed\nThe US government could be making a mistake by stating that its new policy is intended to achieve the same strategic objectives as the prior, failed, policy. If the objectives continue to be to provoke political changes in Cuba, the American government should ask itself if it would like Cuba to propose the same objectives in its policies toward the United States.\nThe objectives of the new policy, if they don’t want it to backfire and be counterproductive, should be to live in peace with Cuba, to support its economic development and to facilitate, with the elimination of pressures on the Cuban government, the Cuban people being in a better condition to decide their destinies, without political changes imposed from outside.\nFor its part, the Cuban government must consider that methods (policies) must predominate over ends (strategy), so that the fact that the United States has changed its policy – from one of pressures and isolation to one of dialog and rapprochement – should influence what prevails in this latest approach.\nThere are those in the bureaucracy and in the opposition who believe that the problems of our country can only be resolved with the help of the United States. Those who think this way don’t seem to recognize the character of the internal contradictions nor their solutions, such that it will be difficult to find support for their plans among the great majority.\nWe appreciate the support of Obama and his administration for respect for the human rights of the Cuban people, and for their offer of assistance to non-state businesses and to facilitate people’s access to the Internet. But the democratization of the Cuban political system, the decision about the form of government, and the democratic election of our representatives, these are our tasks and the more the Cuban government feels that the United States is interfering in Cuba’s internal affairs, the more difficult is the situation of Cubans in Cuba and the more the current government will oppose this process.\nThe more the Cuban government feels that the United States is interfering in Cuba’s internal affairs, the more difficult is the situation of Cubans in Cuba\nAccelerating all the transformations toward a greater democratization and socialization of political and economic life should be the priority in order to cushion the impact of the new dynamics generated by the “normalization” and to guarantee that internal changes are driven by citizen empowerment and not by external forces. Something that appears to be impossible as long as the go-slow bureaucracy continues to have sufficient power to block the necessary transformations.\nThe difference between changes being promoted from within versus from outside could mark aspects of the independence and sovereignty that would appear in the future, sooner rather than later.\nThe current contradictions could exacerbated, rather than resolved, and the call for normalization of relations with the United States could stalemate or fail through not achieving the dynamics a new US policy could generate, and through lack of respect by both governments for the interests of the Cuban people who, in their vast majority welcome the normalization, but who also – for the most part – reject outside interference.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A \"Tower of Babel\" device that gives the illusion of being bilingual is being developed by US scientists.\nUsers simply have to silently mouth a word in their own language for it to be translated and read out in another.\nThe researchers said the effect was like watching a television programme that had been dubbed.\nThe system, detailed in New Scientist, is not yet fully accurate, but experts said it showed the technology was \"within reach\".\nThe team currently has two prototypes: one that can translate Chinese into English and another that can translate English into Spanish or German.\nRead it all here.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or human herpesvirus 4, is a B lymphotropic gamma-herpesvirus that infects more than 90% of the world’s population. The most common manifestation of primary infection with this organism is acute infectious mononucleosis, a self-limiting clinical syndrome that most frequently affects adolescents and young adults. Classic symptoms include sore throat, fever and lymphadenopathy that may, or may not, be accompanied by a faint generalized maculopapular rash. Humans are the only known reservoir of EBV.\nTo better understand the pathophysiology of EBV infection that is occurring in our case, the following series of graphics explains both the normal activation pathway of B cells when stimulated by antigen and the mechanism by which EBV drives naïve infected B cells to recapitulate this pathway.\nWe also explain the immunological events that occur in X-linked lymphoproliferative disease (XLP), a rare primary immunodeficiency in which sufferers have a selective inability to control EBV infection and which we speculate is the likely cause of the patient’s condition in our case study.\nThe infection life cycle of Epstein Barr virus\nAfter exposure, EBV establishes a persistent infection in the host and is intermittently shed in oropharyngeal secretions. In uncomplicated EBV infections the main target cells are B lymphocytes that express CD21 which, along with HLA class II molecules, serve as the viral entry receptor and co-receptor, respectively. The virus can also infect epithelial cells and may initially replicate in the oropharynx before infecting B cells. Naive B cells become infected in local lymphoid tissue, most often Waldeyer’s tonsillar ring, and establish latent infected memory B cell pools that migrate to other lymphoid tissues. Periodic reactivation of latently infected memory B cells are thought to facilitate infection of epithelial cells in the oropharynx that permits shedding of virus into saliva for transmission to new hosts. Latently infected memory B cells are long-lived and due to low levels of expression of viral proteins they escape detection by CD8+ cytotoxic T cells. Therefore persistance of EBV in the body is life-long.\nThe normal activation pathway of naive B cells takes place in the lymphoid follicles of secondary lymphoid organs where B cells contact antigens displayed on follicular dendritic cells. Recognition of antigen by the B cell receptor results in endocytosis of the antigen-receptor complex followed by antigen processing and display of EBV-derived peptides on HLA class II molecules. B cells then migrate to the edge of the follicle where they contact effector CD4+ T cells that provide activation signals. The activated B cell migrates back into the follicle and proliferates into centroblasts. Centroblasts interact with CD4+ follicular helper T cells that promotes affinity maturation and isotype-switching. Some of the B cells differentiate into long-lived memory cells while other become antibody-secreting plasma cells. Epstein-Barr virus uses this activation pathway to generate latently infected long-lived memory B cells that serve as a life-long reservoir for the virus. Take note in graphic 2 of the box insert. This shows the receptor-ligand interactions that occur between the B cell centroblast and the CD4+ T cell (which is a follicular helper T cell). There are many more interactions, not shown, but the two important ones are the TCR-peptide-HLA complex and the CD40-CD40 ligand (CD154) interaction.\nGerminal centre EBV B cell transformation\nLets look a little closer at some of the molecular events occurring in a B cell once it becomes infected with EBV. After infection of naive B cells, EBV expresses a set of latency-associated genes. The function of these genes is to immortalize the infected cell. These genes encode for two key proteins: Latent Membrane Protein-1 (LMP1) and Latent Membrane Protein 2A (LMP2A). LMP1 is a viral homologue of CD40, which allows activation of B cells without the need to engage with CD40L on the CD4+ T cell. Thus, LMP-1 expression mimics CD40-CD40L signal transduction and bypasses the need for CD4+ T cell help.\nLMP2A is a B cell receptor homologue. It mimics B cell receptor signaling and coupled to LMP1 signaling promotes the B cell to undergo affinity maturation, isotype switching and differentiation into memory and effector B cells. After initial expansion, EBV-infected B cells become quiescent memory cells and viral gene expression is kept to a minimum. In fact, healthy EBV-infected individuals carry a number of these memory cells for life, and they function as a reservoir from which virus can reactivate periodically and be shed in the oropharynx.\nEBV infection of B cells generates a subset of cells that are actively producing infectious virus particles. This is the lytic cycle and these cells are readily killed by CD8+ T cells due to recognition of HLA class I receptors with bound viral peptides. This is shown in graphic 4, with the box insert. During infectious mononucleosis there is a large expansion of EBV-specific CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes that eliminate virus producing B cells.\nAfter the initial expansion of B cells, driven by LMP1 and LMP2A, latent infection of memory B cells is associated with a lack of expression of viral proteins and the ability to escape detection by CD8+ cytotoxic T lyphocytes and and hence these cells persist as a reservoir of EBV. The lytic cycle can be induced again in latently infected B cells by triggering of the B cell receptor. This occurs periodically to facilitate shedding of virus in saliva and allow transmission to new hosts.\nLets look still closer at the detail of the molecular events when CD40 is activated by CD40 ligand (CD154). This is an important step that allows B cells to differentiate into plasma cells and memory cells as well as promote affinity maturation and isotype switching. CD4+ T cells provide CD154 engagement following interaction with HLA class II molecules on the B cell surface. CD40 activation leads to signal transduction events that activate gene transcription. Signal transduction is mediated by adaptor molecules that bind to the intracellular tail of the CD40 receptor. These include JAK3 that initiates the STAT transcription factor activation and TRAF6 that facilitates NFkB activation and also the AP-1 activation pathway. These transcription factors migrate to the nucleus and initiate gene transcription. EBV hijacks this process by mimicking CD40. Lets see how this is done.\nEpstein-Barr virus encodes a membrane protein called LMP1 that is a functional homologue of CD40. The cytoplasmic tail of LMP1 binds the same adaptor molecules as the CD40 cytoplasmic tail and allows signal transduction to take place in the same way as if CD40 engagement had occurred. The LMP1 molecule is constitutively active and does not require ligand binding. This molecule mimics the CD40-CD154 engagement normally provided by CD4+ T cells to activate B cells and allow differentiation into plasma cells and importantly memory cells that the virus uses as a reservoir.\nAs already described, naive B cells interact with antigen displayed on follicular dendritic cells in the germinal centres of secondary lymphoid organs via their B cell receptors. The B cell receptor mediates signal transduction events via another set of adaptor molecules that attach to the alpha and beta chains that associate with the B cell receptor. These adaptor molecules include LYN and SYK. SYK activation leads to activation of phospholipase C gamma-2 that generates IP3 and DAG. IP3 induces calcium influx that initiates gene transcription through a series of molecular interactions. Graphic 7 shows the details of this interaction.\nThe important point about EBV, is that it encodes a homologue of the B cell receptor: LMP2A.\nEpstein-Barr virus encodes the membrane protein LMP2A that is a functional homologue of the B cell receptor. The cytoplasmic tail has binding sites for the same adaptor molecules that bind the alpha and beta molecules of the B cell receptor, including LYN and SYK. Activation of SYK provides the same down stream signaling processes that B cell receptor engagement by antigen binding provides. LMP2A is constitutively active and does not require ligand or antigen binding.\nThe LMP2A signal coupled with LMP1 signaling thus bypasses the need for antigen stimulation and CD4+ T cell help and permits the B cell to differentiate into memory B cells containing latent EBV.\nLMP2A also blocks the B cell receptor from activation by antigen because this can initiate the lytic cycle and allow detection by the immune system. LMP2A achieves this by sequestering LYN and SYK adaptor molecules and additionally accelerating their destruction via the ubiquitin degradation pathway since the cytoplasmic tails also recruit ubiquitin enzyme complexes.\nResponding CD8+ T cells, cytokine storm and clearance of EBV infected B cells\nIn the clinical work-up of our patient, the full blood count showed an elevated WBC and lymphocyte count indicating lymphocytosis, which possibly suggests proliferation of EBV-transformed B cells as well as clonal expansion of EBV-specific CD8+ cytotoxic T cells. EBV viraemia, which was very high in the patient, can lead to an accumulation of immune complexes, which are associated with immune mediated rashes – seen in our patient as a faint, generalized maculopapular rash.\nDuring acute infectious mononucleosis viral gene expression in both latently and lytically infected cells induces vigorous cell mediated immune responses, which can lead to increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and a cytokine storm. High levels of INF-g and TNF-a can induce excessive activation of macrophages and monocytes. In genetically predisposed individuals, the enhanced phagocytic ability of activated macrophages is often associated with destruction of haematopoietic cells or their precursors in bone marrow, spleen and lymph node(haemophagocytosis) causing cytopaenia. Activated macrophages also secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-a , that can cause fever, rash (increased vascular permeability) and multiple organ infiltration by immune cells. , Failure to control EBV infection can lead to death due to multiple organ failure – of which was seen in this case study. (see related case)\nDuring acute infection, CD8+ T cells detect viral peptide antigens displayed on HLA class I on the surface of infected B cells. The interaction of the T cell receptor (TCR) with the EBV-derived peptide and HLA class I molecule leads to signal transduction in the CD8+ T cell. Additional activation signals are provided by signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM)-related membrane receptors NTB-A and 2B4 and their respective ligands NTB-A and CD48 when the membrane of the T and B cell make contact. Signal transduction is mediated by the SAP adaptor molecule that recruits FYNT and provides activation signals.\nBoys with XLP often develop fatal massive hepatitis, haemophagocytosis, or a disseminated lymphoproliferative disorder triggered by primary EBV infection, but not by any other virus. The gene for classic XLP is located on the long arm of the X chromosome at Xq25. This locus is named SH2D1A and is also known as SAP. A deficiency of SAP thus blocks cytotoxic T cell responses to EBV-infected B cells. CD8+ T cells detect infected target cells by engagement of the TCR with HLA class I receptors on the cell surface. In EBV infection, because the target cell is a B cell, there are additional interactions of cell surface molecules such as the SLAM related receptors. B and T cells express many of these receptors, but NTB-A and 2B4 are important in mediating additional activation signals to the T cell when engaging with ligands NTB-A and CD48. Also, CD48 is upregulated on the surface of EBV-infected B cells. In XLP, the SAP adaptor protein that associates with the SLAM-related receptor is non-functional and fails to provide activation signals. It is thought that in the absence of SAP, the EAT-2 adaptor molecule associates with the SLAM-related receptors and this adaptor provides an inhibitory signal to the T cell and leads to dysfunctional CD8+ T cell killing of infected B cells.\nThus EBV infected B cells are not killed in the acute stage of infection. Virus replication and B cell proliferation then continues unchecked and multi-organ failure can occur following primary infection as a result of the ongoing cytokine storm.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Differentiate Protectorate vs Corporate republic History\nWhen we are comparing Protectorate vs Corporate republic, history of these government types plays a significant role. You can differentiate Protectorate vs Corporate republic history to understand how these forms of government have evolved from their origins to their modern day theories. The factors that set apart Protectorate and Corporate republic history are its place of origin and period of origin. People who have developed theories and philosophies and have contributed towards the growth of these types of governments should also be considered. To know how these contributions have fared, you can compare Protectorate vs Corporate republic Characteristics!\nProtectorate and Corporate republic Famous Leaders\nThe roots of any government characterize its history. A fact that one should never miss while studying governments is knowing the founders or advocates of these governments. Many Protectorate and Corporate republic famous leaders have a major share in establishing as well as improving them. The theories and practicalities may differ, but the intention of establishing or promoting a specific government has always been betterment of some entity. Protectorate famous leaders include Not Available. Some of the Corporate republic are Not Available.\nProtectorate originated in Not Available around Not Available. Around 17th century AD Corporate republic was originated in England.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The problem is that in many cases, we are treating a symptom rather than the root issue.\nEven the best educational strategies mean nothing to a child traumatized by sexual abuse.\nSo how does child sexual abuse relate to academic achievement? The answer might surprise you.\nResearch shows that children who are sexually abused perform at far lower levels than those who haven’t experienced abuse:\n- Cognitive ability, academic achievement, and memory are lower among sexually abused children.\n- Sexually abused children have higher rates of absenteeism, grade retention, and special education services.\n- A 2009 study showed academic difficulties, grade repetition, remedial classes, below average grades, and lower overall cognitive ability to be common among sexually abused 7 to 12-year-old girls.\nEducation for adults is key to prevention.\nEducators who receive training are better equipped to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Unfortunately, two-thirds of teachers do not receive child sexual abuse prevention training as part of their college coursework or professional development.\nIn fact, nearly a quarter of school personnel have never received any oral or written guidelines on their legally required reporting mandate. Consequently, most teachers report that they do not feel equipped to deal with child sexual abuse issues.\nSo how can we put into place changes that address this devastating root issue and make a potentially huge impact on academic achievement?\nThe answer is simple. Teachers need training.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Introduction to Hydroponics Nutrients:\nBefore you start growing hydroponically, you will need to take some time and learn a little bit about the nutrients that will be feeding your plants. This is considerably more complex than just putting a little miracle gro in some water and calling it a day. Hydroponic nutrients are specially designed to provide your plants with everything they need to grow up healthy, strong, and productive, and they come in many different types for different stages of your plants' life cycle.\nWhat you need to understand about the hydroponics nutrients you will be using in your hydroponic systems is that they include a number of different substances that your plants will need, and the solution is the only means by which the plants will get them. So needless to say they are incredibly complex because they include the primary and secondary nutrients, as well as micro-nutrients, vitamins, and hormones. Everything a growing plant needs to survive from day to day.\nHydroponics Nutrients for each Growth Cycle:\nOne common misconception among beginning hydroponic growers is that you can just use a generic nutrient solution in your system and the plants will do well. The fact is there are countless solutions out there on the market to choose from and they are designed to work at different stages in the plant's life cycle. Nutrients for hydroponics are broken down into 3 basic categories, growth, micro, and blooming. The growth and micro nutrient solutions are used in the beginning stages of the plant's growth, to help it produce stems and leaves. The blooming nutrients are obviously used later in the cycle to help the plant produce flowers and vegetables if applicable.\nThe other thing you need to keep in mind about the hydroponics nutrients is that they are only effective if the entire nutrient solution is kept within a narrow range of pH. You are looking for an ideal pH range of 6.0 to 6.2, however most will tolerate a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. This is extremely important to hydroponic growing because if the pH is not kept at the proper levels, the plants will not absorb the nutrients efficiently and they you will see them start to suffer.\nChoosing a Reservoir for your Hydroponics Nutrients:\nSince the growing conditions of hydroponic systems are so carefully balanced, you will need to put a little bit of thought into how big of a system you would like to maintain. The number of plants you are growing, along with how big you want to start them determines how big of a growing tray you will need. Then, how big of a tray you are going to use will determine how many grow lights, or what size lights you will need. The number of plants will determine how big of a reservoir you need for the nutrient solution.\nAs you can see all of these factors are interrelated. If you do not have the right size equipment for the plants you are trying to grow, then your results will most likely be very poor and you will be left wondering where you went wrong. As far as the reservoir, a good rule of thumb is to have one half to 1 gallon of hydroponics nutrients solution for each plant you are growing. By having a large reservoir, it prevents the plants from affecting the pH level in the solution faster than you can adequately maintain it.\nMaintaining Hydroponics Nutrients:\nYou will need to maintain your nutrient solution according to a few guidelines for optimum results. First off, you should strive to keep fresh water for your hydroponic system at room temperature and as free of chlorine as possible. These are two potentially big issues you will encounter when using your system. One way of achieving this is to maintain a second reservoir filled with water in advance of your next change of the hydroponics nutrients solution. While the first reservoir filled with your solution is feeding your crops, the second one is nearby normalizing.\nAs for the solution itself the process is fairly easy to maintain. You will want to check the EC or TDS of the solution. Too high, you simply add more water. If it is too low, then add more nutrients, mix the solution well, and then recheck your levels. You will also want to always maintain an acceptable pH. You can use the liquid pH Up or pH Down solutions to balance out your final nutrient solution. You will always want to make sure checking the pH is the last step in the process because any additions to the solution with either water or nutrients will change the last test you took.\nAdditives for Hydroponics Nutrients:\nWhile you can have a perfectly successful hydroponics setup using just the basic 3 part core nutrients, there are several additives that you can add to your solution for various reasons, and you should familiarize yourself with them. There is broad acceptance among hydroponic growers that 3 additives you should always use are vitamin B1, silica, and liquid seaweed. Vitamin B1 is used to encourage cell division and root growth. You should notice a substantial growth difference with the use of B1, versus a nutrient solution without it.\nLiquid seaweed is another great hydroponics nutrients additive that comes with over forty two micro-nutrients in a ready to use form. Liquid seaweed will keep your plants healthier and greener for much longer. It also comes with hormones that will help the plant grow and manage its use of some nutrients it absorbs.\nThe third additive silica is used to help your plants form a strong core of a crystalline matrix, not unlike the bone marrow we have. This matrix not only helps the plant have a stronger immune system, but it also makes its stems and branches stronger. Your hydroponic plants will prove to be more resistant to pests and certain diseases as a result. The added branch strength may also allow the plant to produce much bigger fruits and vegetables.\nCopyright © 2010-2013 1001-Landscaping-Ideas.com All Rights Reserved.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This week we have continued with our addition and time in maths. In English we have focused on using expanded noun phrases to improve our descriptions. We also debated a dilemma in English, which was good fun - being able to argue in a controlled way! We finished our comic strips in computing and learnt about promises that are made during a wedding ceremony in RE. In French, we have been practising our numbers vocabulary, and in Science, continued to use classification keys.\nThis weeks spellings:\nage 'j' sound spelt 'dge' and '-ge'\nearn 'er' sound spelt 'ear'\nirresponsible 'ir' prefix\nKeep up the great work with your spelling practice!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "In the immediate aftermath of the Occupation, France’s wounds ran deep. The country’s social, political, and economic bases had all just conspired to give legitimacy to an international fascist regime under the watchful eye of Maréchal Pétain, France’s war time leader. But in 1945, vengeance was in the air. Legal purges (l’épuration légale), advanced by the Provision Government, became the order of the day. However, it was the trial of Robert Brasillach, an infamous fascist intellectual, on 19th January 1945, that not only shook the French nation but paved the way for a reconfiguration of what it meant to be a French intellectual. Out of the embers of intellectual French fascism grew a new concept: la responsabilité de l’écrivain (writer’s responsibility). Chiefly advocated by Jean-Paul Sartre, it is both thanks to the historical context and the manner in which he advocated this new idea that we see the emergence of the post-war intellectuel engagé.\nThe UNESCO Speech and its Context\nThe 1945 trial of Robert Brasillach represents a rare moment of convergence between two starkly different strands of intellectual thought. On the one hand, Brasillach, the figurehead of French fascism, sat “seul, coupé de tous” (Beauvoir, 1946) whilst key figures of the Existentialist movement, such as Simone de Beauvoir and Maurice Merleau-Ponty, observed from the public gallery. It is hard to think of another event which attracted the almost universal attention of the French intellectual milieu. One of their own was on trial.\nThe emergence of a petition calling for Brasillach’s death sentence to be commuted demonstrates the extent to which the trial transgressed intellectual lines. If Albert Camus was prepared to join forces with eight former columnists of Brasillach’s fascist paper Je Suis Partout, the figure of the intellectual in France was clearly under threat. Any subsequent discussion about the extent to which a writer is responsible for his or her words must therefore be seen through the lens of the Brasillach trial.\nEnter Jean-Paul Sartre. In a speech marking the creation of UNESCO given at the Sorbonne (Figure 1), Sartre vigorously defends the notion of la responsabilité de l’écrivain. The lecture was recorded and diffused via la Chaine Parisienne. Held in the prestigious Salle Louis Liard in front of an “audience bondée” (Beauvoir, 1963: pp.125), Sartre opens his lecture proclaiming “on n’écrit pas, on parle pas dans le désert” (we do not write, we do not speak in to a void). As such, he perceives the writer as responsible for fighting for “la liberté humaine”. Whilst no direct reference was made to Brasillach’s trial, he calls upon writers to “éviter que note responsabilité se transforme en culpabilité » (avoid allowing our responsibility to turn into guilt). For Sartre, words matter. Writers, by virtue of their occupation, owe a duty to society to actively fight for the core values of freedom and justice. As will become clear, Sartre believes failure to do so fuels oppression and merits judgement.\nThe Responsible Writer: Disrupting the Norm\nThe radio, which played an essential role in the Liberation of France via De Gaulle’s Appel du 18 Juin in 1939, introduced a new element to intellectual discourse: the voice. Sartre’s short, sharp, staccato voice pierces through the broadcast in a way that allows him to alter the emphasis he places on certain ideas. For example, Sartre’s distinction between “lutter pour les droits précis” (fighting for specific human rights), contributing towards “la liberté humaine”, and “écrire sur la liberté” (writing about freedom), which leads to oppression, takes the majority of its intellectual force from his vocal emphasis on the words “pour” and “sur”. Thus, the publicised speech at the Sorbonne allowed Sartre to conceptualise the idea of the responsible writer in a more personal fashion.\nIndeed, according to François Noudelmann, a contemporary French philosopher and scholar, if “la conférence UNESCO prend place au moment où Sartre devient “la” figure intellectuelle de référence pour une trentaine d’années » (the UNESCO Conference takes place at the moment Sartre becomes the intellectual figure of note for the next thirty odd years) (Noudelmann, 2006: pp.46), it is in part thanks to radio’s ability to unite the meaning of words with the intellectual themselves. The intellectual is able to physically embody their work.\nMoreover, unlike the written text, which Sartre was equally well-versed in, having frequently written for Le Figaro and later in his own publication Les Temps Modernes, broadcasted audio alters the classical conception of the writer and audience. For example, in Sartre’s UNESCO Conference speech, his audience is not only comprised of the 220 people inside Salle Louis Liard, but also an anonymous mass of listeners on la Chaîne Parisienne. The presence of a double audience facilitates the dual character of his lecture as both “un appel moral et un remords personnel” (a moral plea and a plea for personal remorse) (Noudelmann, 2006: pp.45). Whilst speaking directly in front of a mixture of intellectual figures and cultural forces within French life, his speech reflects a personal desire to absolve himself from his failure to appreciate the severity of the situation he experienced when in Berlin, in the 1930s. Meanwhile, directed at a wider audience of French men and women on the radio, he implores on them the moral imperative of the responsible writer. With a double audience comes a double meaning.\nThis is not to say, however, that at certain points within his discourse, the two intended audiences do not amalgamate. Whilst Sartre laments the “conspiration de silence parmi les écrivains” (conspiracy of silence amongst writers) and calls for the writer to “lever son doigt” (rise up) against injustice, he is interrupted by applause. At this point, the physical audience takes an active role in affirming Sartre’s discourse, whilst the radio audience can only passively and implicitly concur. The medium by which Sartre creates the ‘responsible writer’ is thus dialogic, allowing him to take inspiration from the societal context in which he finds himself. If “existentialism suited the atmosphere of crisis of the 1940s” (Brown, 1986: pp.599) it was only because the writer and the audience were closer than ever. Given that Sartre believed social context had as much to do with the writer’s degree of responsibility as the writer did himself, the immediacy of the receptor’s praise within the medium of public and radio discourse allowed Sartre to practice what he preached.\nThe Responsible Writer: A New Written Style?\nSartre’s efforts to construct a new identity for the post-war intellectual did not stop at a singular speech given at the Sorbonne in 1946. In 1945, he launched his literary review Les Temps Modernes, a publication that was to embody the values so passionately defended by Sartre in his speech. The contributors were not to be “sedentary figures” but “a band of hunters and gathers” publishing material “geared to immediate consumption” (Davies, 1987: pp.12).\nIf, according to the Sartrean conception, to be a responsible writer is to actively uphold the rights and liberties of every free man, nowhere is this more clearly demonstrated than in Beauvoir’s critical essay ‘Oeil pour Oeil’. Published in 1946, she denounces Brasillach for “degrader l’homme en chose” (degrading man into a thing) (Beauvoir, 1946) and violating one of the core tenets of Existentialist philosophy that existence precedes essence. Adopting an inclusive style of writing throughout the opening paragraphs of her essay, she refers to how “depuis 1945, nous avons appris la colère et la haine” (since 1945, we have learnt anger and hate) (Beauvoir, 1946). Whilst the written form prevented Beauvoir from calling upon the physicality of her voice to express her ideas, her inclusive and egalitarian written style, relying upon the first person plural pronoun, helps maintain a similar sense of proximity between the intellectual and the audience. She integrates herself within her readership. Actively defending the liberty of the most vulnerable members of society, as a responsible writer, merits doing nothing less.\nIn the context of the daily press in France being “progressively marginalised in the post-war period with the advent of radio and television” (Scriven, 1993: pp.26), the written style of Beauvoir’s essay goes some way to explaining how the review reached its peak daily readership of 10,000 in the years immediately following its inception (Davies, 1987: pp.217).\nThe trial of Robert Brasillach was a watershed moment for the French intellectual class. It demonstrated the extent to which intellectual thought could contribute to the erosion of public freedoms. Sartre’s speech at the UNESCO Conference proved a counterbalance to this threat. With Les Temps Modernes to hand and an increasingly varied audience listening through the medium of radio, the Existentialists birthed the ideal of the responsible writer in their own image. It was a concept born out of necessity which rapidly transformed itself into a concept of necessity.\nFigure 1 : France Culture. (2016). Grandes conférences – Jean Paul Sartre : Conférence donnée à la Sorbonne pour marquer la création de l’UNESCO (1ère diffusion : 30/11/1946) [archived radio]. Available from: https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/les-nuits-de-france-culture/grandes-conferences-jean-paul-sartre-conference-donnee-la [accessed 11/11/2020]\nFigure 2 : Vermeren, P. (2003) La Philosophie saisie par L’UNESCO, Paris : UNESCO.\nBeauvoir, S. (1946). Œil pour Œil. Les Temps Modernes, 5, pp.813-830\nBeauvoir, S. de (1963) La force des choses. Paris: Éditions Gallimard (Collection Soleil, 137).\nBrown, J. L. (1986) “Book Review: Sartre Et Les Temps Modernes: Une Entreprise Intellectuelle,” World Literature Today, 60(4), pp. 599–599.\nDavies, H. (1987) Sartre and ‘Les Temps Modernes’. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (Cambridge Studies in French)\nNoudelmann, F. (2006). Que nous dissent aujourd’hui Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir. Presses Univesitaires de France, 4(216), pp. 44-49.\nScriven, M. (1993) Sartre and the media. Hampshire: Macmillan Press.\nBoschetti, A. (1985) Sartre et “les temps modernes” : une entreprise intellectuelle. Paris: Editions deMinuit (Le Sens commun).\nKaplan, A. Y. (2000) The collaborator: the trial & execution of Robert Brasillach. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.\nMarso, L. J. (2012) “Simone De Beauvoir and Hannah Arendt: Judgments in Dark Times,” Political Theory, 40(2), pp. 165–193.\nShattuck, R. (1993) “De Gaulle and the Intellectuals,” Salmagundi, 100(100), pp. 16–25.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "INFLUENCE BODY MEASUREMENTS COWS UKRAINIAN BLACK-AND-WHITE DAIRY BREED AFTER THE FIRST CALVING ON THE FORMATION OF FURTHER MILK PRODUCTIVITI\nThe productivity cow dairy breed largely depends on the careful evaluation and selection of animals by milk production and the type of exterior. The estimation of animals by measuring of body plays an important role in plant-breeding work in the process of further improvement of the newly formed Ukrainian dairy breeds by the type. It’s because exterior is one of the main signs of breeding dairy cattle together with indicators of milk production, reproductive ability and productive longevity.\nThe aim of research was to investigate the formation of milk productivity of cows black and white dairy cattle based on their body measurements after the first calving.\nThe research was done on animals Ukrainian black-and-white dairy breed in the «Milk River» farm in the Sokal and Brody offices breeding reproducers «Breeder» Lviv region and plant-breeding «Yamnytsya» Ivano-Frankivsk region.\nThe body measurements of first calving cows (height at withers and depth of chest, breast width, chest girth, scythe body length, the width of the pelvic bones and metacarpus circumference cow) and milk productivity (the milk yield, fat content in milk and milk fat) cows first, second, third\nand better lactation were studied by the materials zoo technical accounting. The force of influence on performance metrics was calculated by Single-factor disperse analysis method. The results of research were treated by variational statistics by G.F. Lakin.\nEstablished that the milk yield of cows Ukrainian black-and-white dairy cattle depends on body measurements after the first calving. The cows Ukrainian black-and-white dairy breed in Western Ukraine that after the first calving had a height at the withers 134-136,9 cm, depth of chest – 76 cm or more, chest width – 47 cm or more, chest girth by shoulder blades – 196-203,9 cm, scythe body length – 160-164,9 cm, the width of the pelvic bones – 53 cm and metacarpus circumference cow –19-20,4 cm, are the most productive.\nAnimals with these measurements of the body most of the largest number of yield milk and milk fat had probable advantage over cows with other indicators of these measurements. By the fat\ncontent in milk by the first, second, third and better lactation there was no significant difference between animals with different body measurements after the first calving in most cases.\nAmong the studied parameters milk productivity of cows and measurements of their bodies after first calving we found varying strength and direction of correlation. The correlation coefficients between body measurements firstborns and yield milk by the first, second, third and better lactation were positive and depended on measurements and lactation ranged from +0,297 to +0,478.\nBetween such measurements of firstborns, as the height at the withers, the depth of chest, width of chest, chest girth in blades, the width of the pelvic bones and with fat content in milk for the first, second, third and better lactation correlation coefficients were though low, but positive, and dependently on measurements and lactation were within +0,026 – +0,109. The correlation coefficients between the oblique body length after the first calving cows and fat content in milk were negative (-0,045 – -0,005) and between metacarpus circumference and fat ranged from negative to positive values (-0,038 – +0,017).\nThe correlation coefficients between measurements body in firstborn and milk fat yield in the first, second, third and better lactation were positive and dependently on measurements and lactation ranged from +0,288 to +0,473.\nThe likely positive correlation coefficient between soundings article body and yield milk and milk fat yield indicates that selection of cows by exterior will ensure the effectiveness of selection by milk productivity.\nThe impact of body measurements cows after first calving on the milk yield value dependently on lactation yield was 7,6-22,9 %, on the yield of milk fat – 7,1-22,9 %. The greatest influence on these indicators were height at the withers, the depth of the chest, chest girth shoulder blades and scythe body length, somewhat lower impact had breast width and the width of the pelvic bones and lowest – metacarpus circumference.\nThe impact of body measurements cows after first calving on the fat content in milk was negligible and, dependently on measurements and lactation ranged from 0,1 to 1,6 %.\n2. Loboda, V. P. 2012. Osoblyvosti eksteryeru koriv-pervistok ukrayinskoyi chervono-ryaboyi molochnoyi porody – Exterior Features cows firstborn Ukrainian red-spotted dairy cattle. Visnyk Sumskoho natsionalnoho ahrarnoho universytetu. Seriya Tvarynnytstvo – Bulletin of Sumy National Agrarian University, series of Animal Husbandry. 12: 21–23 (in Ukrainian).\n3. Stavetska, R. V., and N. I. Klopenko. 2013. Efektyvnist provedennya vidboru koriv ukrayinskoyi chorno-ryaboyi molochnoyi porody za eksteryerom – Effectiveness of selection cows Ukrainian black and white dairy cattle for exterior. Visnyk zhytomyrskoho natsionalnoho ahroekolohichnoho universytetu. – Journal of Zhytomyr National Agroecological University. 1 (2): 179–185 (in Ukrainian).\n4. Salohub, A. M. 2011. Zvyazok statey eksteryeru koriv ukrayinskoyi chervono-ryaboyi molochnoyi porody z nadoyem – Exterior cows Ukrainian red-spotted milk breed. Naukovyy visnyk Natsional'noho universytetu bioresursiv i pryrodokorystuvannya Ukrayiny. – Herald of National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. 160 (2):223–226 (in Ukrainian).\n5. Shevchenko, A. P., and L. M. Hmelnichiy. 2014. Liniyna otsinka buhayiv-plidnykiv holshtyns'koyi ta ukrayins'koyi chorno-ryaboyi molochnoyi porid za ekster\"yernym typom yikh dochok – Linear estimation of stud bulls of Holstein and Ukrainian black and white milk breeds on the exterior type of their daughters. Visnyk Sumskoho natsionalnoho ahrarnoho universytetu. Seriya Tvarynnytstvo – Bulletin of Sumy National Agrarian University, series of Animal Husbandry. 2/2: 114–120 (in Ukrainian).\n6. Lakin, G. F. 1990. Biometrija: uchebnoe posobie – Biometrics: Textbook. Moscow, Vysshaja shkola, 352 (in Russian).\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Is Tamenaga Shunsui's (1790-1843) Shunshoku umegoyomi (1832-3) Japan's first modern novel? According to Donald Keene, the ninjōbon \"came exceedingly close to earning that distinction.” Whether it is or not, of course, depends on how you define the term \"modern novel.\" If we are to follow Tsubouchi Shōyō's definition given in Shōsetsu shinzui, his manifesto for a new Victorian sort of realism, then Shunshoku umegoyomi does not qualify. But if we define the \"modern novel\" broadly enough to allow for more \"postmodern\" (or in the Japanese case, pre- and early modern) elements such as involution, frequent narrative shifts, disregard for unity of plot and character development, and a distrust of \"objectivity\" and \"realism,\" then the work, along with many other pre- and early-modern works, just might qualify.\nThere is much disagreement over what constitutes a \"modern novel,\" so for sake of brevity let us assume here that Shōyō's definition in Shōsetsu shinzui is correct. (Note: The fact that Umegoyomi does not meet Shōyō’s criteria for the new novel is by no means an indictment of the work, but rather a simple statement of fact.)\nShōyō intended his essay to be an instructional manual for aspiring novelists. Shōyō proposes first that \"realism\" (as understood by the late Victorians) take the place of what Earl Miner calls Japan's traditional \"affective expressive system,\" and, second, that a Kantian aestheticism take the place of the Confucian didacticism that he felt had corrupted the literature of the previous age. Shōyō also gives many pointers on how the writer should handle specific problems of his craft—from linguistic and stylistic concerns to the proper relation of writer to audience.\nUmegoyomi is no \"realist\" novel. There is no Aristotelian plot, no structural unity, no development or \"dignity of character.\" The work, a parody, is humorous and playful in tone, and lacks the moral seriousness and tonal sincerity found in \"realist\" works of Europe. The work also lacks the moral purpose that Shōyō cites as a secondary benefit to the realist novel. The only sermonizing in the work is farcical. Finally, the narrative flexibility displayed in the work is a feature of nonmimetic rather than mimetic or realist works.\nEarl Miner argues in his essay \"The Grounds of Mimetic and Nonmimetic Art\" that Japanese traditional art and literature (by traditional he means Japanese literature prior to the influence from the West) is essentially nonmimetic. “Japanese aesthetic,\" he writes, \"rests not on the imitation of discrete agencies but on relation.” In other words, the subject of the literary work is not the simulation of an external, observable reality, but rather a \"re-presentation\" of conventions with which the audience is already familiar. Tamenaga Shunsui's Umegoyomi is no exception, as it parodies the tales-of-a-famed-male-lover genre of classic literature, the two most notable examples being Ise monogatari and Genji monogatari. Because Umegoyomi is ultimately art-referential (i.e., a literary pastiche) rather than life-referential (i.e., mimetic), it is disqualified from Shōyō's \"new novel\" category. For a work to meet Shōyō’s standards, it must depend on verisimilitude to real-world characters and situations, rather than on the \"unreal\" world of classical legends and archetypes.\nA work of pastiche, Umegoyomi is filled with self-referentiality and allusion to texts from both high and low culture—two types of referencing that Tsubouchi Shōyō warns against in Shōsetsu shinzui. Umegoyomi is also filled with product placements that never let us forget that the work exists, first and foremost, within the commercial realm of the Edo marketplace. Also, there is much self-promotion in the work, as Tamenaga Shunsui repeatedly reminds his readers to purchase his other books. Shunsui, or more accurately his author-persona, even interrupts the story at one point to defend such self-promotion. In another section, the author-persona again interrupts the story to promote a sequel, to defend his use of explicit scenes, and to provide commentary on the included illustrations. The literary fictional past, the \"real\" historical past, the commercial realm of present-day Edo, and the inhabited worlds of the author all simultaneously coexist in the work and interact with an ease never imagined by any \"realist\" novelist in Europe.\nThe work also displays a complex layering of narratives within the main story. An example of this can be seen in Chapter 14 when Yonehachi picks up the book of a drunken client who has fallen asleep. The story Yonehachi reads temporarily becomes the main story, within which another story emerges in the form of a song that is a harbinger of what is to come in the lives of Yonehachi and Tanjirō. The sudden transfer from one narrative to a narrative embedded within it is a device found frequently in Shunsui (and in Edo literature in general), and shows that the author-narrator is as capable of submerging his subjectivity as he is of boisterously intruding upon the work. Long, epistolary insertions, like that in Chapter 18, also attest to the author's ability to conceal his presence entirely. Reference to songs and poetry are found nearly everywhere in the work, reminding readers that they are inhabiting a middle-ground between fiction and real life. Such narrative methods are a far cry from what Shōyō is promoting, namely a novel whose purpose is \"solely to provide a critique of life.\" Umegoyomi is certainly not a \"discussion of life\" in the sense that Shōyō and Morley advocate.\nShōyō holds that the primary function of the literary work is aesthetic rather than didactic. Yet even so, he still seems to believe in the ennobling powers of the novel, and warns against pandering to the \"vulgar tastes\" of the public. \"Eroticism, too, is to be avoided,\" he writes. Yet even if we dismiss the more sermonic passages of Umegoyomi as satire or as a kind self-censorship to avoid being banned, Umegoyomi still little resembles the \"aesthetic\" literature Shōyō advocates—for, in the end, Umegoyomi's humor is bawdy, lewd, and surely not appropriate for the \"discerning audiences\" Shōyō had in mind. Although Shōyō admits pleasure as one of the sources for his aestheticism, he would surely disapprove of the pleasures depicted in Umegoyomi, namely, violence, rowdy sex, even gang-rape.\nRegarding problems of style, Shōyō argues that the new novel should employ more \"positive description\" (yōshudan) and less \"negative description\" (inshudan). By \"positive description,\" he means objective, scientific descriptions made by a detached, third-person narrator, and by \"negative description,\" he means the \"Oriental\" way of describing indirectly— through, say, dialogue—and which is the preferred method in monogatari.\nThe author-narrator's direct involvement, too, should be minimal, Shōyō advises. As noted, Umegoyomi exhibits much authorial intervention and commentary, and, since the story is related through a single, semi-involved perspective, it is more akin to monogatari than to the \"positive description\" of Victorian realism. The actively engaged narrator-author of Umegoyomi is thus a far cry from the hidden, omniscient third-person narrator Shōyō holds as the ideal.\nBesides the authorial interjections and poetic insertions, most of Umegoyomi is presented in dialogue, thus qualifying it as a work of \"negative description.\"\nShōyō also claims that the new novel must have a \"mixed style\" that is an evenly distributed combination of the literary and colloquial styles, and which is employed in a manner appropriate to content. Umegoyomi, being mostly dialogue, has a disproportionate percentage written in colloquial, and therefore does not meet his standard in this regard either. Also, in the tradition of monogatari, the work is episodic and thus structurally closer to haikai than to Aristotelian conceptions regarding unity and plot. Though there is thematic and narrative continuity between chapters, there is neither the kind of character development nor plot resolution advocated by Shōyō. Moreover, Shōyō would most likely consider Shunsui's frequent narrative interruptions for the insertion of poetry to be pedantic hindrances to the development of story and character. Finally, Shōyō asserts that the hero must possess noble, admirable characteristics. Though the audience surely sympathizes with Umegoyomi's bumbling anti-hero Tanjirō, his disgraceful financial and emotional dependency on women certainly precludes him from being considered noble.\nKeene must have felt that Umegoyomi was \"exceeding close\" to the \"modern novel\" because its characters were realistically portrayed with minimal exaggeration—especially when compared with other “flawed” Edo-period works. Shōyō, too, felt much of Edo literature to be marred with exaggeration, which he found to be incompatible with “true realism.” In this sense, Umegoyomi comes closer to Shōyō's definition of realism than, say, Bakin's Hakkenden, since the characters of Umegoyomi exist in realistic settings, encounter realistic scenarios, and respond emotionally.\nIndeed, Tanjirō, Yonehachi, and the other characters in Umegoyomi are not the kind of \"superficial, exaggerated personalities\" that Shōyō despises. Yet despite all the connections to real Edo life, this parodic work is still essentially art-referential, and, as a literary genre, is fundamentally different from Shōyō's \"new novel.\"\n[For an English translation of Umegoyomi, see Romantic Edo fiction : a study of the ninjobon and complete translation of Shunshoku umegoyomi by Alan S. Woodhull. The original can be found in the 国民の文学 Series, V 18, 春色梅暦 / 為永春水 [著] ; 舟橋聖一 他訳 ]\nWednesday, November 14, 2012\nThis just in from Meredith Utrabui, first-year student at the University of Nebraska:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Broadens the understanding of both children's literature and the cultural backgrounds of modernism recovering the story: modernism and the world war one and the period after world war two it is widely recognized that the events of world war one were a major influence on the. Keywords: trauma theory, postcolonial studies, african literatures, modernism in africa, moral imagination [google scholar]) penned his apocalyptic lines in 1919 to describe the collapse of europe amidst the rubble of world war i: 'things fall apart the center cannot hold mere anarchy is loosed upon the world' (184. In 1914, modernism - an avant-garde claim to originality, autonomy and rupture - dominated debates about art, literature and music violent experiment was one radical desire that made the prospect of war seem thrilling, a fulfilment of the theory that to build a new world the old one had to be demolished. The passing of victorian ideals and the trauma of world war i challenged cultural notions of masculine identity, causing artists to question the romantic literary ideal of a the effect of this poetic collage is both a reinterpretation of canonical texts and a historical context for his examination of society and humanity. Although the us did not enter the war until 1917, world war i was a watershed in american culture of consciousness” as well as the new medium of film had a profound impact on american (and european) literature throughout the twentieth century, as modernism gradually shaded into postmodernism after world war ii.\nTopics explored include the edwardian critique of imperial ideals of masculinity and englishness the avant-garde's attack on liberal democracy the traumatic effects of the first world war articulations between urban, national and global space modernist discourses of primitivism, 'instinct', and the. The psychological effects of war upon veterans from there, i shall writing at a considerable chronological distance from the modernists, also belongs in world these poems and novels provide retroactive context for the war poetry by examining the brutal effect of war on civilians and survivors, they emphasize the horror. Opted for a similar solution to heal their traumatic experience of modernity to answer these civilization and reason in the first world war, of the world changed and reinterpreted by marx, freud investigation of modernist poetry, a key to modern british poetry, traces the influences of various scientists as for instance.\nThe representation of shell-shock in fiction of and about the first world war is often used as a figurative metaphor it represents the lasting the poetry of wilfred owen, as an example, is taught as primary evidence of the effects of war in the critical and popular evaluation of wartime writing shell-shock. Adopting the term new death, which was used to describe the unprecedented and horrific scale of death caused by the first world war, pearl james uncovers several touchstones of american modernism that refer to and narrate traumatic death the sense of paradox was pervasive: death was both sanctified and denied. From this perspective, modernism encouraged the re-examination of every aspect of existence, from commerce to philosophy, with the specific reactions to the use of technology in the first world war, and anti-technological and nihilistic aspects of the works of who were major influences on existentialism all of these.\nArchitectural modernism had its first heave with the socialist urbanism of the late 1920s and 1930s and its second wind with the urban development after world war ii, whereas literary modernism peaked much earlier and, free of any strong ties to economic and political institutions, much more feebly hence, one should. Modernist style, identity politics, and trauma in hemingway's modernism • how can we see the influence of stein, pound, and others on hemingway in terms of trauma literature, which speaks to the modern world and modernity— namely a rapidly changing world that was reshaped by war such an examination.\nEnglish literature - the literature of world war i and the interwar period: the impact of world war i upon the anglo-american modernists has been noted 1926 and last post, 1928) ford madox ford, with an obvious debt to james and conrad, examined the demise of aristocratic england in the course of the war,. Cheatham, erin, “the world broke in two”: the gendered experience of trauma and fractured civilian identity in post-world war i literature (2016) dissertations here represent unique examples of the capabilities of modernist narrative techniques and language literary modernism called for an immediate overhaul. Rebecca west's 1918 novel the return of the soldier dissects the socioeconomic and psychological tensions wrought by the upheaval of the first world war in a nuanced reiteration of the typical trope of a soldier's return. A biographical analysis of virginia woolf: the impact of mental illness in woolf's life, marriage, and literature updated on january third, “the ultimate paradigm of the trauma survivor and hence modernist man [septimus] emerged in the aftermath of the first world war--the shell-shocked war veteran.\nSuggest that a closer look at modernists' first world war literature invites the possibility of redefining the visual vision that influence current conversations about the visual in modernism, with particular attention to the body—questions that had significant implications for understanding war trauma as critics such as. Examination of the urban landscape is always already an attempt at delineating the characteristics of modernity as a at literary and filmic works that respond to the two world wars in the interwar and postwar usefully locates a penumbra of influence within which i place alain resnais, who does not.\nThe literature produced in great britain and ireland during and after the first world war spanned a wide range of genres and styles popular fiction and poetry were written and avidly read by combatants and non-combatants alike the modernists and the georgians interpreted the war in their unique ways,. Published articles in scholarly journals providing analysis and criticism of the literature books analyzing the literature formal biographies of writers from the era the psychologist researching trench warfare and post-traumatic stress disorder in world war i veterans might utilize: original research reports on. Contemporary american literature: authors and major works what is the contemporary period in american literature begins at the end of world war ii, and in order to understand this literature and how it developed, we need to look at where it came from the massive trauma of wwii influenced contemporary writers. The poets' response to war and revolution will be examined through the lens of modernism as it is a major modernist context because their poetry, due to the impact of world war i and the russian revolution slowly because of the necessity of recovering from the traumatic fighting in the capital and the aftermath of.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "(American, b. 1976 Indianapolis, IN; resides in Chicago, IL)\nA sociologist by training, David Schalliol’s work is concerned with issues of social stratification. His photographs depict diverse locations and topics, from the infrastructure of Las Vegas to the decline of metropolitan Detroit to isolated buildings in Chicago’s neighborhoods.\nIn his series Belfast: Northern Ireland (2010-present), Schalliol explores tensions between Belfast’s Protestant Loyalist population and neighboring Catholic Republicans, who have long been at odds with each other. At its core the centuries old conflict is a dispute over the issue of autonomous partisan rule. After various battles and invasions throughout the 16th century, the British occupation of Ireland was solidified by the mid 1600s. The predominantly Catholic Northern Irish population was opposed to the Protestant British occupation, causing political and religious tensions to arise. This conflict has continued to create pressure in Northern Ireland, and in Belfast in particular, where Protestants and Catholics live in close proximity in a dense city. Currently, the Republican Catholics want Northern Ireland to unite with the Republic of Ireland, while the Loyalist Protestants remain devoted to the United Kingdom. Not only is the population divided along political and religious lines, but also class and cultural lines, furthering the tension.\nSchalliol’s series focuses on the controversial Protestant holidays of Eleventh Night and The Twelfth, celebrated on July 11th and 12th respectively, in Belfast. The origins of the holidays date back to the Glorious Revolution in the late 1600s in which Protestants won significant battles against Catholics. On this night of the 11th of July, bonfires lit in in the dark helped the Protestants navigate through waters in and around Belfast to seize victory. The holidays have been celebrated ever since with the Protestant Loyalists building large bonfires and parading through the streets, demonstrating their traditions and past victory in a city equally inhabited by Catholic Republicans. The Loyalists see the very public celebrations as family friendly cultural events. Yet, to Republicans, the events enforce both the Loyalists political power and their support of Northern Ireland’s membership in the United Kingdom. Schalliol’s images reveal the visual manifestation of a city divided along religious and political lines and the still complex tensions of July 11th and 12th.\nDavid Schalliol completed his BA in Social and Political Economy from Kenyon College (1999) and his MA in Sociology from the University of Chicago (2004). Schalliol’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Selected exhibitions include: Catherine Edelman’s Chicago Project, Chicago, IL (2009), Grohmann Museum, Milwaukee, WI. (2011); the Hyde Park Arts Center, Chicago, IL (2012, 2013); DePaul Art Museum, Chicago, IL (2013); Gallery TANTO TEMPO, Kobe, Japan (2014). His book, Isolated Building Studies, was published by Utakatado in 2014. He received a grant from the Graham Foundation in 2014 for his film “The Area.” Schalliol is currently perusing his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago in addition to continuing his work as a photographer and filmmaker.\nIn many neighborhoods, particularly on [Chicago’s] South Side and near West Side, these most personal places are the bellwethers of dramatic economic development dynamics. As our homes go, so go our neighborhoods. —David Schalliol\nDavid Schalliol’s series Isolated Building Studies: Revealing Meaning Through Recontextualization (2006-present) goes beyond the category of architectural photography to engage with questions of urban change and socioeconomic inequality and to draw out the relationships between buildings and their surrounding communities. Long interested in the abandonment, vacancy, and dereliction of residential structures, Schalliol questions what these absences in the urban environment mean. He started his investigation by sitting in a vacant lot on the South Side of Chicago every day for three months, during which time he got to know the people who spent time there. The resultant ongoing project is both photographic and sociological in nature. By creating a set of uniform compositions of isolated buildings, Schalliol hopes to reveal common patterns of the impact of political and economic forces upon different neighborhoods. Schalliol states, “Instead of seeing one peculiar building, we see the legacy and immediacy of urban transformation. Instead of asking “What happened to this house?,” we ask “What is causing this phenomenon?”\nDavid Schalliol completed a bachelor’s degree in Social and Political Economy from Kenyon College (1999) and a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Chicago (2004). Currently he is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago and the Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Sciences at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Schalliol’s work has been exhibited in the Midwest and is included in a new photography book by Donald McCrea, Migration: Lost and Found in America, released by MWP (Michael Wiese Productions) in 2010.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 9.0.115 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player.\n(NECN: Britney Glaser) - Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness. It's something that can oftentimes be diagnosed during an eye exam as an eye doctor sees cholesterol build-ups and abnormal blood vessels inside the eye.\nRogelio Gonzalez never thought he had a problem with his vision or health until a routine eye exam nine years ago.\n\"When they came in and checked my eyes, they discovered that I had diabetes,\" Gonzalez confirmed.\nWhen it came to his vision, some of the damage to his eyes had already been done, something ophthalmologist Alan Lacoste sees daily in diabetics.\n\"These are cholesterol deposits from the damaged blood vessels and we have hemorrhage here, these are abnormal blood vessels,\" Dr. Lacoste explained.\nUntreated, that damage can lead to blindness. Doctor Lacoste says eye doctors get a unique look at how the body works overall through the eye.\nDilated eye exams are the first step for an eye doctor to check the extent of damage in the eyes, in addition to an angiogram, which is performed by injecting dye into the arm or hand. As the dye travels through the circulatory system and up to the eyes, it can give a more detailed look at what's going on inside the eye.\n\"Now as it progresses, it's beginning to show the damage and all of this is abnormal,\" said Dr. Lacoste.\nArgon laser therapy cauterizes or burns the damaged area, stopping the progression. And it shifts oxygen from the retina to the main nerve in the eye.\n\"The laser is a very special, very focused light beam that goes into the eye. It cauterizes these areas where the damage is the worst,\" explained Dr. Lacoste.\nThe tiny laser can be used numerous times over several years.\nGonzalez has had the laser on both eyes and says he's grateful his diabetes was detected in time to save his vision.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love, related to the Asian mother goddess Ishtar and Astarte. Homer wrote that Aprodite was the daughter of Zeus and Dione. Read more about Aphrodite with these books.\nby Rachel Rosenzweig. University of Michigan Press. In this book, Rachel Rosenzweig explores Aphrodite's prominent role among the gods of classical Athens. This book examines Aphrodite scholarship for a better understanding.\nby Doris Orgel, and Marilee Heyer. Dorling Kindersley Publishing. Here, the author re-tells the stories of three of the most famous goddesses: Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera. The book also includes 8 watercolor-and-pencil illustrations.\nby Jennifer Reif. Spilled Candy Publication. From the publisher: \"Author Jennifer Reif enriched this story with extensive research on Ancient Greece, Goddess worship, and temple life. Jennifer even research ancient Greek weddings at the J. Paul Getty Museum Library.\"\nby Doris Gates, and Constantine CoConis (Illustrator). Penguin Group. Here, Doris Gates retells the stories of Aphrodite and Demeter, goddesses of beauty and agriculture.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "CRS: The Iraq Marshes: Restoration Activities, June 15, 2004\nWikileaks release: February 2, 2009\nPublisher: United States Congressional Research Service\nTitle: The Iraq Marshes: Restoration Activities\nCRS report number: RL32433\nAuthor(s): Kyna Powers, Resources, Science, and Industry Division\nDate: June 15, 2004\n- During the 1990s, Saddam Hussein drained approximately 90% of the Iraqi marshes. This action displaced 200,000 to 250,000 Ma'dan (Marsh Arabs) and severely harmed an important ecosystem. Efforts to rehabilitate the marshes have returned water to about 40% of the former marshland. However, re-flooding additional areas and providing for long-term marsh restoration requires actions to maintain the quantity and quality of water flowing through the marshes. To facilitate such efforts, nongovernmental organizations and U.S. contractors are working with Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources (MWR), Ministry of Environment, the newly established Center for Restoration of the Iraq Marshlands (CRIM), and local Iraqis to implement short-term action plans calling for ecological and socioeconomic studies. These draft studies and the associated monitoring and modeling activities will set the foundation for a long-term restoration management plan. Implementing the overall plan will include training and equipping Iraqi officials, managing water supplies, and negotiating international water agreements. Some of these efforts have already begun.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The strips can be arranged to form the word MORSE in each of three directions. Strips can be oriented on each of 3 axes (0 degrees, 60 degrees, and 120 degrees) to make this word. The word fits in a large hexagon. Click here for a graphic of the answer from all three directions.\nThere are four strips left over when all three MORSEs have been constructed. Using the convention that 1 dark triangle is a dot, 2 dark triangles is a dash, 1 blank triangle is an inter-symbol space, and 2 blank triangles is an inter-letter space, the four strips correspond to\n.--. P .. . - IET .... . HE .. -. IN(These strips were given in this order, top to bottom, in the initial file.)\nThe answer to the puzzle is \"PIET HEIN\", a Danish mathematician, author of many short poems called \"groots\" and, pursuant to this puzzle, inventor of the board game \"Hex\".", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Evidence-Based Systematic Reading and Writing Instruction, authored by Professor Young-Suk Kim in 2017, has been recently recognized as one of the top 100 college textbooks in South Korea.\nReading and writing are foundational for learning. Unfortunately, however, many children unnecessarily struggle with reading and writing development. In this book, the author presents component skills of reading and writing, their developmental progressions, and evidence-based instructional approaches for students in prekindergarten to elementary grades, based on empirical research across languages. Contents include overarching principles in evidence-based instruction, emergent literacy skills, word reading and spelling, reading fluency, language and reading comprehension, the roles of executive function and higher order cognitions, written composition, dyslexia and dysgraphia. This book was written for teachers, parents, and college (undergraduate and graduate) students.\nKim, Y.–S. G. (2017). Evidence-based Systematic Reading and Writing Instruction. Seoul, South Korea: Hakjisa [in Korean].", "label": "No"}
{"text": "New findings: Children are up to 6 times more likely to smoke if they see a lot of smoking on screen. ASH calls for ‘smoking’ films to get a 15 certificate.\nEmbargo: 00:01, Friday 14 December 2001\nNew Findings: Seeing smoking in films means children are more likely to smoke. ASH calls for ‘smoking’ films to be classed a “15”.\nChildren who have watched a lot of smoking in films are up to 6 times more likely to be smokers themselves than those who have seen less smoking, according to new research published today in the British Medical Journal . The study, of 4919 American school children aged 9-15, showed that the more smoking children see in films, the more likely they are to be smokers themselves. For instance, of those who had seen 50 or fewer instances of smoking in films, only 4.9% had tried smoking, compared with 31.5% of those who had seen more than 150 instances of smoking, even when other factors linked with adolescent smoking were taken into account.\nThis study adds to a growing body of evidence supporting the idea that what young people see on screen affects the likelihood of them smoking. In February this year, researchers showed that teenagers whose favourite movie stars smoked in their films were more likely to be smokers , and in January The Lancet published a report about the impact of product placement (when tobacco manufacturers pay to have their products featured or for actors to smoke in films).  In the light of this new evidence, ASH has renewed its calls for the British Board of Film Classification to take the amount and nature of smoking in films into account when deciding what certificate to award – giving a “15” Certificate to films which feature smoking by aspirational role models – such as megastar young actors.\nJohn Connolly, Public Affairs Manager for ASH said:\n“These young people may be copying their favourite stars’ smoking or they might be more likely to watch movies which make them feel comfortable about smoking, but either way it suggests that smoking on screen nurtures and sustains smoking among teenage movie fans – and everybody should be worried about that.\nWe don’t want to censor directors and actors by banning smoking in films by law, but we think they need to recognise the impact they have on their young fans and think about the harm they are doing. The best way of doing that is by letting them know that, by getting their stars to smoke, they might be limiting the audience for their films.\nThe British Board of Film Classification should now sit up and take notice of this growing body of evidence. Classifying films as a “15” if they have a lot of smoking in them by stars who are role models, adding nothing to the plot, would send a powerful message to writers and directors. It will tell them that if they want to use cigarettes as a prop in their films, there might be a price to pay”.\n Sargent J et al. Effect of Seeing tobacco use in films on trying smoking among adolescents: cross-sectional study. British Medical Journal Volume 323, pp 1394-7\n Tickle J. et al Favourite movie stars, their tobacco use in contemporary movies, and its association with adolescent smoking. Tobacco Control 2001; 10: 16-22\n See Product placement in films shows tobacco companies still up to their old marketing tricks, ASH press release – 05 January 2001", "label": "No"}
{"text": "How We Do It: S’MORRES and Partner Augmented Input with Dr. Jill Senner & Matthew Baud\nMnemonics are such a great memory aid, so when Dr. Jill Senner and Matthew Baud offered to share the visual support that they use in their clinical work, I knew it would be of interest to many of you. Combine that with content on partner training, and we have a real treat for you: S’MORRES. Dr. Senner is the owner of Technology and Language Center where she specializes in providing AAC and AT services including assessment, consultation and training, and workshops/lectures. She has presented at numerous national AT conferences and has taught graduate courses in AAC and swallowing disorders. Matthew Baud is the Assistive Technology Coordinator at Niles Township District for Special Education, performing evaluations, trainings and coaching communication partners. Matthew also has his own AAC private practice, and is an adjunct professor at Saint Xavier University where he teaches a graduate course in AAC. In this post, they share S’MoRRES, a strategy for building partner interaction skills. You can download the visual support poster here or in the Downloads section of the AAC eToolbox\nPartner Augmented Input also known as Aided language input is a powerful, evidence-based approach in which communication partners point to the symbols on the child’s communication board or device while simultaneously talking. One strategy we have used to help classroom staff remember the steps to successful modeling is Verbal Practice of Strategy Steps (Kent-Walsh & McNaughton, 2005). This involves naming and describing all required steps out loud.\nJust as you may have used a mnemonic to help remember the planets or perhaps the cranial nerves, we use the S’MORRES (yes, with two r’s) mnemonic to help school staff remember the steps for providing partner augmented input. You can also download this handy poster to hang in the classroom that outlines the steps below:\nS Slow Rate – Slow speech rate. Speak in slow, clearly articulated manner.\nMO Model – Say words/phrases that are related to the contextual information available while pointing to pictures on the child’s board or device. Parallel talk (i.e., describing what the student is doing as he or she is doing it) and self talk (i.e., talking about what you’re doing as you’re doing it) are helpful tools for modeling. Think about modeling as providing the color commentary for ongoing classroom activities.\nR Respect and Reflect – Provide the words to code the child’s wants, feelings, and intended messages. When the child communicates something through gesture or word approximation, model a word or phrase to communicate the same thought or feeling without making the child repeat him or herself. For example, if the child points to a water fountain, the adult might generate “DRINK. WANT DRINK.”\nR Repeat – Frequently repeat utterances.\nE Expand – Repeat and rephrase, building upon your own single word utterances by adding one to two words to provide a more complete phrase or sentence. You can build upon the child’s communication as well (i.e., if he/she use one word or symbol such as “BUBBLE” try expanding the comment to two words, for example, “Yes, that’s a BIG BUBBLE.”)\nS Stop – Provide an expectant pause to allow the child time to respond.\nWe wholeheartedly embrace multimodal learning, so of course we suggest making s’mores to help complete the learning experience.\nKent-Walsh, J. & McNaughton, D. (2005). Communication partner instruction in AAC: Present practices and future directions. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21, 195-204.\nFiled under: PrAACtical Thinking\nThis post was written by Carole Zangari", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Flu Vaccination – Fast facts for snotty sniffles\nDr. Harriet Etheredge\nPosted on June 26, 2017\nGot a sore throat? Bit of a headache? Aching joints? Have you been saying to your friends: “I’ve got flu!”? Do you know what it means when you say that?\nFlu? Or just a common cold?\nLast week I didn’t blog because I was suffering from snotty sniffles myself. My headache and sore throat got me thinking about how we communicate to others that we aren’t feeling well. Often, people who have a sore throat, headache and aching joints in winter will say to their friends: “I have flu”. But it’s likely that that’s not the case at all. Flu is the common contraction of the medical term influenza. Influenza is a specific virus, the strains of which alter every year. Influenza can be diagnosed by taking a swab from the back of the nose and throat. This is sent to a lab and a number of tests are done to see if you carry the influenza virus. However, testing isn’t always necessary because if you are generally a healthy person, your body will overcome influenza in time. If you have snotty sniffles, it’s more likely that you have a common cold – which has very similar symptoms to influenza. This might explain why we often think that they are one-in-the-same.\nThe flu vaccine\nThere’s also some confusion about the flu vaccine, and we don’t always talk about it accurately either. This morning at gym I overheard a woman in the change room say to her gym-buddy: “I have had such terrible flu, and I can’t believe it because this year I had a flu vaccination!” to which said gym-buddy replied: “Oh! I never have the flu injection, they basically inject you with flu and make you sick”. Both of the above statements are incorrect.\nEven if you have a flu vaccination, you can still get a cold. Similarly, if you have a flu vaccination, you can still get influenza but, because you are vaccinated, it should be less severe most of the time. Now, on to the vaccine itself… The influenza vaccine usually used in healthy people over 8 years old is called an “inactivated” vaccine. Yes, it does involve injecting you with the relevant strains of seasonal influenza, but this is not a live virus. What happens is that your body builds up antibodies to the influenza, but it is not possible for you to get influenza from the inactivated vaccine.\nSome people do firmly believe that the influenza vaccine has given them flu. It’s more likely that these people had their flu vaccine at the same time that they were developing a common cold and the symptoms of one are confused with the symptoms of the other. So, next time you have the snotty sniffles, you’d probably be more accurate if you told your friends you “have a cold” rather than telling them that you “have flu”.\nWhen to do it\nLast words, the flu vaccination offers about 7 months cover, so the best time to have it in South Africa is the end of March, and this should see you through an influenza free winter. Though you may still get a cold… Bless you!\nThe views published in this blog are entirely my own (informed) opinions. They are open to debate, discussion and disagreement.\nTagged: common cold, flu vaccine, inactive vaccine, influenza virus, South Africa, winter", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A councillor in Paris recently demonstrated the potential power of public petitions.\nHis campaign against supermarket food waste amassed more than 200,000 signatures by the time national legislation was approved in France. The move has now encouraged other countries on the continent to follow suit.\nPetitions can be a powerful tool for campaigns and campaigners; there's no question that they can help to achieve campaign results on things such as parliamentary legislation and the prevention or inclusion of something. However, the ease with which they can be created has led to an abundance of petitions, which can ultimately reduce the power or impact of each one.\nThere are more than 85 million users of the petition website Change.org in 196 countries, with a perhaps unmeasurable number of petitions on the go at any one time. Similarly, the campaigning group 38 Degrees has 2.5 million members in the UK; MoveOn is a community of more than eight million Americans; and GetUp is an independent movement of more than 800,000 people in Australia. Avaaz, meanwhile, operates worldwide and has more than 40 million members who have made more than 240 million campaigning actions since 2007.\nAccording to Change.org, \"it's now possible for anyone to start a campaign and immediately mobilise hundreds of others locally or hundreds of thousands around the world, making governments and companies more responsive and accountable\". This is true, and it is a good thing that opens up access to so many; but it is also the case that a large number of signatures on a petition does not guarantee that you'll achieve your aim. More than a million people, for example, have signed a petition urging the BBC to reinstate the disgraced presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Despite so many signatories, the BBC has no obligation to respond to it; indeed, it has taken quite clear action with regard to Clarkson. Conversely, the Welsh Assembly is now considering a bill on safe staffing levels for nurses as a result of a petition created by a former nurse; the petition was signed by only 1,500 people.\nSo it's true that petitioning, like campaigning more generally, is not an exact science. As Neil Kingsnorth, head of activism at Friends of the Earth, asks: \"How many clicks are the equivalent of how many signatures? How many signatures are equivalent to a hand-written letter to an MP? There's no scientific answer.\"\nMany campaigners will instinctively rush to create a petition in order to demonstrate the support behind them, but it's beneficial to do some groundwork first. Look at your campaign target and the range of tactics that might influence it, both online and offline. Think about how a petition would fit into your overall plans and their purpose – is it to raise awareness? To count numbers? To test out the level of support for something?\nPetitions, like any other campaign tactic, are just one piece of the puzzle. David Babbs of 38 Degrees has said that many good campaigns start with a petition, but it's also true that not many great campaigns end with one.\nLinda Butcher is chief executive of the Sheila McKechnie Foundation", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:\n- Broadleaf evergreen shrub, slow growing, 1-5 ft (0.3-1.5 m) tall, stiff, erect, wide spreading. Leaves alternate, simple, leathery, glabrous, oblong to elliptic, 1-6 cm long, 0.5-2.5 cm wide, rounded at base, apex shortly acute or obtuse, margin sparsely and evenly toothed, glossy green above, petiole 3-6 mm. Flowers urn-shaped, 6-8 mm, white, fragrant, in erect terminal clusters (racemes), 5-15 cm long; blooms in May. Fruit globose, 6 mm wide, thin-walled.\n- Part shade, best in moist, acidic soil; tolerates full sun if soil is moist.\n- Poisonous plant: contains diterpenoid compounds (grayanotoxins). Leaves are most frequently eaten; as little as 1 oz. of leaves may be lethal to a sheep. All livestock are known to be susceptible. Toxic to humans (Field Guide to Plants Poisonous to Livestock - Western U.S., Shirley A. Weathers, 1998).\n- Hardy to USDA Zone 5 Native to the High Sierra Nevada and Warner Mountains of California and the Klamath Ranges of southwestern Oregon and northwestern California; found in bogs and wet areas.\n- davisiae: after Miss N. J. Davis\n- Dallas, Oregon: Delbert Hunter Arboretum.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "On the eastern shore of Staten Island lies a tribute to a one of the earliest American women photographers, Alice Austen (1866-1952). Challenging strict Victorian gender boundaries and capturing documentary images of everyday life in Staten Island and Manhattan, Austen’s largest influence was likely her home, known during her lifetime as Clear Comfort. Here, she photographed her family, friends, and surroundings, and developed the glass plates in a darkroom on the second floor. The oldest part of the house was built in 1690, and was expanded in the Carpenter Gothic style along with the carefully landscaped grounds under the Austen family’s ownership from 1884 until financial problems forced Austen and her partner of more than 50 years, Gertrude Tate, to leave in 1945. The house and its approximately one-acre site were rehabilitated by Beyer Blinder Belle in the 1980s based on Austen’s extensive photography of the site. A founding member of the Staten Island Garden Club, her garden included shrubs such as weeping mulberry, flowering quince, and Japanese wisteria, which shaded the piazza. The front porch offers views of the Narrows and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and a gravel path leads to Buono Beach. To the south is a large meadow surrounded by canopy trees. Since Austen’s era, the beach has eroded significantly, and the crib walls have been destroyed. Many mature trees have been lost, and the original entrance drive has been altered. The house and associated parkland are operated by the Friends of Alice Austen House, Inc. and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, with continuing preservation efforts underway. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Bats Follow Musical Rules When Writing Love Songs\nMaking a mix of love songs for your special someone? Looking for something lively to slip in between Sonny and Cher's \"I Got You Babe\" and The Temptations' \"My Girl\"? I highly recommend a little number called \"Chirp-Buzz-Buzz\" by...a group of Brazilian free-tailed bats.\nTurns out that bats are quite the romantic crooners, using \"love song\" vocalizations to attract females (and in some cases, to scare away intruding males). According to a new study*, their love songs are more complex than previously thought and have a number of musical rules. The researchers—from the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University, the Section of Neurobiology at the University of Texas at Austin and Bat World, a bat sanctuary and rehabilitation center in Mineral Wells, Texas—spent close to four years recording and analyzing the songs of two populations of Brazilian free-tailed bats (also known as Mexican free-tailed, scientific name Tadarida brasiliensis). The first group was a captive colony of about 60 bats in Austin, maintained by one of the study's authors. The second group was a wild colony of approximately 100,000 to 250,000 bats within Texas A&M's athletic complex in College Station.\nAfter examining a total of 412 songs from 33 bats and comparing song variation within and across individuals and between the two different colonies, the researchers determined the male bats use several types of syllables with individual sounds to create three easily recognizable phrases:\nChirps are complex phrases composed of \"A\" and \"B\" syllables**.\nTrills are composed of short (mean = 3.4 ms) downward FM syllables that can be connected or are separated by short silent intervals.\nBuzzes are composed of short (3 ms) downward FM syllables that are never connected.\nThese phrases, in turn, are used in different combinations to produce songs. The researchers found that particular phrase sequences kept coming up and identified several rules governing phrase order:\n1) Songs begin almost exclusively with chirps.\n2) Trills do not follow buzzes, but instead always follow chirps or another trill.\n3) The majority of buzzes (90%) are followed by another buzz or occur at the end of the song (songs containing a buzz ended in a buzz 84 % of the time).\nThis may not seem like very impressive music theory, but complex songs and specific structural \"language rules\" are rare among mammals; previous mammalian research hasn't gone much further than determining that song elements are used in a non-random order. These bats' songs and the rules that govern them, though, may be \"more analogous to those of some birds than to other mammals,\" say they researchers. Birds and their songs have long been the basis for understanding vocal production and the evolution of vocal complexity as well as the physiology of vocal production. With this new study, there's a foundation for future research into mammalian vocals, \"a model not only to study communication similarities in other animals, but also human speech,\" says lead author Kirsten M. Bohn.\nHere's a video featuring the vocal stylings of Sid the bat, with commentary by researcher Dr. George Pollak:\n* Bohn KM, Schmidt-French B, Schwartz C, Smotherman M, Pollak GD. (2009). Versatility and Stereotypy of Free-Tailed Bat Songs. PLoS ONE 4(8):e6746. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0006746\n** \"A\" syllables are short (5 ms) downward frequency modulated (FM) sweep syllables. \"B\" syllables are longer (17ms) and more complex, often beginning with an upward FM followed by a longer downward FM and sometimes ending with another upward FM.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "What is the point of aid?\nHow can aid have any meaningful short or long term effects in the following environment.\nCountry's like Zimbabwe formally Rhodesia use to be called the food basket of Africa. Look at it now the people who use to run the farms were driven off by Mugabe and the land lies idle.\nGiving people minimal food, who have no means of supporting themselves otherwise, but have the ability of children, is just snowballing the problem.\nNot all aid is equal some is effective, some is not, some comes in the form of sustenance and some in the forms of helping the suffering improve their circumstances like education.\nSome will undoubtedly work, but it will be a minority as the main aim is to alleviate symptoms, not cure the problem.\nAid is not good for a countries pride, that they are seen as unable to cope themselves gives a sense of hopelessness.\nSome criticisms of aid, are that is:\nWho causes these catastrophes, do countries bring it on themselves?\nUnless one country directly caused another countries problems, they are not responsible for their problems and therefore have no obligation to give to the other country.\nIf country A has no control over the activities of country B, Country A is not responsible for what happens in country B.\nA question to ask in terms of responsibility, if a parent cannot support child why do they have them? Both in developed and non-developed countries. It is a form of child abuse.\nPrivate individuals can give aid, it is not governments responsibility to do so.\nAid is completely moral and just if it is given voluntarily, however, large portions of it are given by governments that confiscate the money off its citizens.\nAlso not all aid is equal\nIf that is the case the U.K should charge Italy, Norway, Spain and France for any damage done to the UK by the Romans, the Vikings, the Spanish Armada and William the Conqueror.\nSome say that U.K must give aid to atone for its history of colonialism\nTrade not aid\nMore people have been raised out of poverty in the last 20 years through opening up trade than aid has ever done.\nThere are a multitude of examples, from China to Brazil and Vietnam to name just a few.\nIs the population too high to sustain?\nIs there a possibility of voluntary population control like birth control?\nChina has tackled too high population growth successfully.\nOne of the primary reasons for growth in prosperity in Europe and the far East has been family sizes shrinking to more appropriate sizes.\nCan technology like GM crops help?\nWhy don't countries co-ordinate aid?\nAid with conditions.\nThere is a simple criteria we can apply to overseas aid. If the balance of trade is in the developing countries favour, then we are, through trade, supporting that country.\nAid is something personal and should not be the governments duty, instead all aid money should be given to NGO's (non-government) OR to the poor directly.\nNations, as with people in general, should learn to stand on their own two feet.\nAgencies who give to the poor don't get taxed on their earnings, but the poor that recive this money get taxed on their income. that seems a little inconsistent.\n\"I am against foreign aid for everyone, Foreign aid is taking money from poor people in a rich country and giving it rich people in poor countries.\"\n-- Ron Paul\n\"We wouldn't like people to prop up a dictator in our country, so why do we do it to other countries\"\n-- Ron Paul\n“Africa is addicted to aid,” she says. “Like any addict, it needs and depends on its regular fix, finding it hard, if not impossible, to contemplate existence in an aid-less world.”\n-- Author Dambisa Moyo (Dead Aid)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "10+ Essay Writing Examples & Samples – PDF, DOC How to Write an Essay. Research on the subject matter if you find it necessary. Once you have gathered ideas on the topic, you need to properly put your thoughts into words. After which, it will be easier for you to get started. An essay must be composed of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Essay Tips: 7 Tips on Writing an Effective Essay | Fastweb Learning how to write an essay is crucial to admissions and scholarship decisions. Essay Tips: 7 Tips on Writing an Effective Essay | Fastweb Follow these steps when writing an essay, whether you're writing a college application essay, a scholarship application essay or a class essay. How to Write an Essay - grammar.yourdictionary.com For example, to write an essay, you should generally: Decide what kind of essay to write. Brainstorm your topic. Do research. Develop a thesis. Outline your essay. Write your essay. Edit your writing to check spelling and grammar.\nArgumentative Essays // Purdue Writing Lab\nSome colleges ask for a supplemental essay, or several, as a way of getting to know an applicant better. Read on to discover tips on how to tackle these writing supplements and see a sample essay ... How to Write an Article Critique - writemyessayrapid.com The difference of how to write a critique and other types of essays comes in the body section and the article format. Unlike other forms of writing, during the learning process of how to write a critique, you will find that the body of a critique usually has a detailed evaluation of the work, as well as a summary of the article in question. PDF Preparing Effective Essay Questions\nYou can check a book review essay example provided below for better understanding on how it is supposed to be done. Nobody expects you to be more experienced about the book than the author is, but your careful observations can provide you with the ground for reasonable judgments on how to write a book review essay. Tweet\nHow to Write an Example Essay. Write a thesis statement for each topic. A thesis statement is a single sentence that you will argue in your paper. For example, if you were to write on the topic of dog training, you could have a thesis statement such as \"Dogs listen better to trainers who use positive rewards instead of scolding and hitting.\".\nEssay Examples | Free Sample essays\nEssay Help - Get Essays Writing Assistance | GetEssays.org\nHow to Write an Essay about Yourself to Hit the Target?\nHow to write a good essay - YouTube How to write an essay- brief essays and use the principles to expand to longer essays/ even a thesis you might also wish to check the video on Interview technique (now on this channel too!) How to Write a Strong Conclusion for Your Essay\nHow to write an Essay Plan - ukessays.com", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The field of human resources analysis, which can be understood as an approach to human resources management focused on data and analytical thinking, is quickly becoming an indispensable part of organizational configurations. In this article, I will introduce you to a data science project on Human Resource Analysis with Python.\nWhat is Human Resource Analysis?\nIn a competitive market scenario, the potential of an employee must be better exploited to ensure the success of the organization. In such an environment, human resources remain one of the main distinguishing factors of an organization which can be used for competitive growth to create the necessary organizational value.\nThe optimal use of the human resource capital that an organization possesses is an ongoing process; constant efforts in this direction will ensure that the human resources of an organization remain an asset and not a liability.\nHuman resource management should be undertaken taking into account the needs of the organization as a whole; it can be understood as an area of study focused on the exploration of these practices and approaches, which can be implemented in the context of employees to achieve organizational goals.\nHuman resource analysis is a relatively new intervention in the broader field of HRM, and it refers to the use of statistical tools, measures and procedures, which can be used to employ and mask the most important decisions. It is often called people analysis or talent analysis or workforce analysis.\nHuman Resource Analysis with Python\nIn this section, I will take you through a Data Science project on Human Resource Analysis with Python. Here you will learn how to analyze the data of the employees working in the organization. I will start this task of Human Resource analysis by importing the necessary python libraries and the dataset:\nBefore analyzing the data let’s have a quick look at some insights and check if we are having duplicated values or not:\nData columns (total 14 columns): # Column Non-Null Count Dtype --- ------ -------------- ----- 0 enrollee_id 19158 non-null int64 1 city 19158 non-null object 2 city_development_index 19158 non-null float64 3 gender 14650 non-null object 4 relevent_experience 19158 non-null object 5 enrolled_university 18772 non-null object 6 education_level 18698 non-null object 7 major_discipline 16345 non-null object 8 experience 19093 non-null object 9 company_size 13220 non-null object 10 company_type 13018 non-null object 11 last_new_job 18735 non-null object 12 training_hours 19158 non-null int64 13 target 19158 non-null float64 dtypes: float64(2), int64(2), object(10) memory usage: 2.0+ MB\nsim = train.duplicated() sim.sum()\nNow let’s visualize the missing values to warm up ourselves for using the Plotly library in Python. Here I will use the Plotly library as it gives more detailed stats as compared to matplotlib:\nSome of the independent variables are zero for the type of company and the size of the company has more than 30% missing values. In this scenario, either we can do a mode imputation or we can (MICE) Multivariate imputation by chained equations. This we will do later. Now let’s move further with Human Resource Analysis with Python.\nAs City Development Index is one of the most important features in the data, let’s start by analyzing it:\nplot_city = train['city'].value_counts()[0:50].reset_index() plot_city.columns = ['City','Count'] px.bar(plot_city,x='City',y='Count',template='gridon',title='City',color='Count')\nThe CDI crosses over the different clusters identified within the framework of urban indicators as it is based on five sub-indices namely, infrastructure, waste, health, education and city products.\nplot_cdi =train['city_development_index'].value_counts().reset_index()[0:50] plot_cdi.columns = ['cdi','Count'] plot_cdi['cdi'] = plot_cdi['cdi'].astype('str') px.bar(plot_cdi,y=\"Count\", x=\"cdi\",color='Count',title='City development index')\nNow let’s have a look at how many employees are coming for universities, full-time courses or part-time courses:\nplot_gender = train['enrolled_university'].value_counts().reset_index() plot_gender.columns = ['enrolled_university','count'] px.pie(plot_gender,values='count',names='enrolled_university',template='simple_white',title='enrolled_university')\nThe above plot shows that more than 70 per cent of employees are coming without any course. Now let’s have a quick look at the distribution of education levels of the employees:\nplot_gender = train['education_level'].value_counts().reset_index() plot_gender.columns = ['education_level','count'] px.pie(plot_gender,values='count',names='education_level',template='ggplot2',title='education_level')\nNow the next task is to have a look at the major discipline of education of all the employees:\nplot_gender = train['major_discipline'].value_counts().reset_index() plot_gender.columns = ['major_discipline','count'] px.pie(plot_gender,values='count',names='major_discipline',template='plotly',title='Major discipline')\nAt the end let’s analyze the distribution of the size of the company which is determined by the number of employees working in the company:\nplot_gender = train['company_size'].value_counts().reset_index() plot_gender.columns = ['company_size','count'] px.pie(plot_gender,values='count',names='company_size',template='plotly_white',title='company_size is determined by no. of people employees')\nI hope you liked this article on a data science project on Human Resource Analysis with Python. Feel free to ask your valuable questions in the comments section below.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The initial idea of this was to look at how Social Security and Unemployment Insurance work and explain that. The initial hypothesis was that government insurance programs work as a result of the United States Government forcing citizens to pay into these systems threw taxation. To do start this project I began by reading in the text book used in Macroeconomics at Virginia Statue University and the text book used in all Richard Bland College’s Economics courses.\nThe Initial Hypothesis was based off experience in working and paying into Social Security and speaking with employers on what they pay into these programs on there employees ...view middle of the document...\nThe idea of depending on Government rather than the private sector is the goal of Socialism not of free markets. This is either a good or bad thing based on an individual’s point of view. In the opinion of the writer an individual’s productivity is an extremely important determination in his or her self worth. Whether one works in the home taking care of children or working in the corporate world is not consequential but receiving something for nothing is detrimental for one’s self worth.\nLiterary Review The Road to Serfdom\nThe book that was the most influential in explaining Communism, Socialism and Fascism was The Road to Serfdom by F.A. Hayek. The book was an interesting read while it was first published in 1944 its message reads the same today. The main pretense of The Road to Serfdom is that the more a government promises its citizens it will do for its citizens the more it must take from its citizens and in turn the more involved the Government will become in one’s life.\nThe primary examples used in The Road to Serfdom are the tyrannical nations of World War Two. Hayek draws the unmistakable parallels between Communism, Socialism and Fascism. Something that is commonly confused he also explains what each is. Fascism is a system of government in which businesses retain control of their assets but the stat has control over the items produced and in what volume, also fascist nations are designed to glorify the state primarily through the nation’s military and conquest and or subjugation of less powerful nations. A socialist nation is similar in that business are allowed to be owned by some people but they are highly regulated and taxed the state demonstrates is power threw providing for its citizenry. True communism has never been attempted it is a system in which there is no government instead everything is run by labor unions and there is no conflict between nations and no true nation.\nHayek draws the parallel how each time a nation has attempted any form of government in which it provides for its citizenry it becomes hungry for more power. With the hunger for power the state becomes increasingly intrusive in the lives of its citizenry and in turn tyrannical. He uses the historical examples to argue that any time a government attempts to do more good for its citizens by its nature it will have unintended consequences and those consequences are truly dangerous to the freedom of the citizens.\nLiterary Review Macroeconomics\nThe text book Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw was primarily used to find figures of unemployment rates and some data on Social Security. The chapter on Unemployment was used most extensively. It laid out some general point on what unemployment is, it causes and the different types of unemployment.\nAccording to Mankiw unemployment is a wasted resource and is in turn is an indicator of inefficiency in the market. Mankiw does acknowledge that some unemployment is unavoidable because of job separations and...", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is the immensely engaging and inspiring true account of an enterprising African teenager who constructed a windmill from scraps to create electricity for his entire community. William Kamkwamba shares the remarkable story of his youth in Malawi, Africa—a nation crippled by intense poverty, famine, and the AIDS plague—and how, with tenacity and imagination, he built a better life for himself, his family, and his village. The poignant and uplifting story of Kamkwamba’s inspiration and personal triumph, co-written with Bryan Mealer, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has already won ringing praise from former Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore as well as Paolo Coelho, internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist.\nIn The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope (2009), Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba and journalist Bryan Mealer explain how Kamkwamba, using little more than determination and a few library books, built a windmill capable of generating electricity near his family’s home. Born in 1987, Kamkwamba grew up in a village called Masitala, which is located in the Wimbe district near the city of Kasungu… Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.\nWilliam Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a land withered by drought and hunger, a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. But William had read about windmills and dreamed of building one that would bring his family electricity and running water, luxuries that only two percent of Malawians could afford. He used scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves to forge a crude machine that eventually powered four lights, complete with homemade switches and a circuit breaker made from nails and wire. A second windmill turned a water pump that could battle the drought and famine looming with every season. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those on an entire continent.\nTeaching students to make connections across related texts promotes engagement and improves reading comprehension and content learning. This practical guide explains how to select and teach a wide range of picture books as paired text--two books related by topic, theme, or genre--in grades K-8. The author provides mini-lessons across the content areas, along with hundreds of recommendations for paired text, each linked to specific Common Core standards for reading literature and informational texts. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 22 reproducible graphic organizers and other useful tools. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.\nThis book is an overall memoir about the life of Dr. Richard Kimball. It mainly covers his ten years in Africa from 1961 to 2011 but also includes the time in his life from 1939 to the present. Dr. Kimball has traveled all over the world to 103 countries and has worked in many of them.\nScientists are exploring all types of sustainable resources, including power from wind. Readers to get a glimpse into the exciting development of harnessing energy using massive wind turbines. Full-color photographs support the text and aid comprehension.\nEnergy is all around us. Food and sleep are the fuels our bodies use to create the energy we need to move, talk, and think. But scientists tell us some of the fuels that keep our homes and businesses running, power our transportation, and keep us safe are hurting Earth. Learn why energy companies are working to come up with cleaner ways to supply oil and gas, how fuels in the future will be safer for Earth, and what you can do now to use energy wisely. Book features: Table of Contents; Glossary; For More Information including books and web sites; Index; photos and captions; charts and graphs; source notes.\nProven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action\nAuthor: Cathryn Berger Kaye\nPublisher: Free Spirit Publishing\nThis project-based guide is a blueprint for service learning—from getting started to assessing the experience—and integrates the K–12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. It provides ideas for incorporating literacy into service learning and suggestions for creating a culture of service. An award-winning treasury of activities, ideas, annotated book recommendations, author interviews, and expert essays—all presented within a curricular context and organized by theme. Digital Content contains all of the planning and tracking forms from the book plus bonus service learning plans, and more.\nGod, Oil, and One Family's Search for the American Dream\nAuthor: Bryan Mealer\nPublisher: Flatiron Books\nCategory: Biography & Autobiography\n\"Think of it as a Texas version of Hillbilly Elegy.\" — Bryan Burrough, New York Times bestselling author of THE BIG RICH and BARBARIANS AT THE GATE \"Bryan Mealer has given us a brilliant, and brilliantly entertaining, portrayal of family, and a bursting-at-the-seams chunk of America in the bargain.” — Ben Fountain, bestselling author of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk A saga of family, fortune, faith in Texas, where blood is bond and oil is king... In 1892, Bryan Mealer’s great-grandfather leaves the Georgia mountains and heads west into Texas, looking for wealth and adventure in the raw and open country. But his luck soon runs out. Beset by drought, the family loses their farm just as the dead pastures around them give way to one of the biggest oil booms in American history. They eventually settle in the small town of Big Spring, where fast fortunes are being made from its own reserves of oil. For the next two generations, the Mealers live on the margins of poverty, laboring in the cotton fields and on the drilling rigs that sprout along the flatland, weathering dust and wind, booms and busts, and tragedies that scatter them like tumbleweed. After embracing Pentecostalism during the Great Depression, they rely heavily on their faith to steel them against hardship and despair. But for young Bobby Mealer, the author’s father, religion is only an agent for rebellion. In the winter of 1981, when the author is seven years old, Bobby receives a call from an old friend with a simple question, “How'd you like to be a millionaire?” Twenty-six, and with a wife and three kids, Bobby had left his hometown to seek a life removed from the blowing dust and oil fields, and to find spiritual peace. But now Big Spring’s streets are flooded again with roughnecks, money, and sin. Boom chasers pour in from the busted factory towns in the north. Drilling rigs rise like timber along the pastures, and poor men become millionaires overnight. Grady Cunningham, Bobby's friend, is one of the newly-minted kings of Big Spring. Loud and flamboyant, with a penchant for floor-length fur coats, Grady pulls Bobby and his young wife into his glamorous orbit. While drilling wells for Grady's oil company, they fly around on private jets and embrace the honky-tonk high life of Texas oilmen. But beneath the Rolexes and Rolls Royce cars is a reality as dark as the crude itself. As Bobby soon discovers, his return to Big Spring is a backslider’s journey into a spiritual wilderness, and one that could cost him his life. A masterwork of memoir and narrative history, The Kings of Big Spring is an indelible portrait of fortune and ruin as big as Texas itself. And in telling the story of four generations of his family, Mealer also tells the story of America came to be.\nRecommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds, and Dreamers\nAuthor: Nancy Pearl\nPublisher: Sasquatch Books\nAdventure is just a book away as best-selling author Nancy Pearl returns with recommended reading for more than 120 destinations around the globe. Book Lust To Go connects the best fiction and nonfiction to particular destinations, whether your bags are packed or your armchair is calling. With stops from Texas to Timbuktu, Nancy Pearl's reading recommendations will send you on your way.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Like the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts and literacy, the CCSS for mathematics have been structured to correct the failed pedagogies imposed by the education monopoly that have made most public high school graduates unqualified to perform jobs leading to a middle-class way of life and uncompetitive with workers in other nations, dragging down our economy as well as limiting their opportunities.\nI examined the causes and outcomes of this national catastrophe previously in \"Our Mathematics Problem.\" Progressivism and postmodern multiculturalism harnessed mathematics education to the advocacy of “social justice.” Standard algorithms and knowledge developed over centuries in the West were cast aside in favor of student “construction” of their own ways to solve mathematical problems.\nThe CCSS establish grade-specific standards defining what students should understand and be able to do in mathematics by the end of each K‒12 year. The CCSS also return to more traditional, coherent, focused, and rigorous instruction.\nIn response to calls to abandon the CCSS, two UC-Berkeley mathematics professors, Edward Frenkel and Hung-Hsi Wu, argue in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal:\nMathematical education in the U. S. is in deep crisis… caused by the way math is currently taught in schools. Today, most students are forced to learn mathematics through textbooks that are often incomprehensible and irrelevant. These textbooks, which are widely adopted across the states, create mediocre de facto national standards—and, worst of all, alienate students from the material. The Core Standards address those issues head-on and finally offer hope for a better math education….\nThe only way to combat the current lock-step march to the bottom of international student performance in math and science is to implement rigorous national standards. That is why parents, teachers, and policy makers should oppose efforts to scale back the hard-won and necessary Common Core State Standards.\nThe Heritage Foundation leads the charge against the CCSS, quoting mathematician Ze’ve Wurman, who argues that the standards do not expect students to learn Algebra I by eighth grade, which both “reverses the most significant change in mathematics education in America in the last decade” and is “contrary to the practice of the highest-achieving nations.” Another CCSS opponent, the Pioneer Institute, cites mathematician James Milgrim, who argues that not taking Algebra I in eighth grade, “means that the large majority of students will not reach calculus in high school as expected by elite colleges.”\nTo that charge, the drafters of the CCSS reply:\nThe Standards do accommodate and prepare students for Algebra in 8th grade, by including the prerequisites for this course in grades K‒7. Students who master the K‒7 material will be able to take Algebra in 8th grade. At the same time, grade 8 standards are also included; these include rigorous algebra and will transition students effectively into a full Algebra I course.\nThe 2013 Brown Center Report on American Education of the Brookings Institution presents some history and findings about the concept of accelerating mathematics instruction.\nIn 1982, Robert Moses…called algebra “the new civil right”…The Clinton administration tied the equity theme to international competitiveness and pushed for more students to take algebra before high school…. Algebra soon became known as a “gatekeeper” course standing like a sentry at the gateway to college.\nTaking calculus in the senior year of high school also became a goal, which added to the need to take Algebra I by eighth grade. By 2011, the percentage of students taking advanced math courses in eighth grade nearly tripled.\nBut the Brookings report finds that the decades-long effort to accelerate Algebra I instruction to eighth grade has not led to higher achievement in National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments.\nStronger math students take algebra in eighth grade, and although they indeed may benefit academically from the course, that does not mean that weaker students will also benefit from taking algebra earlier…. Accelerating the conventional first course of algebra into earlier grades, in the absence of other changes in the math curriculum, is for most students decidedly harmful…\nStates with more eighth graders taking advanced math classes are no more likely to register a higher NAEP score in math than states with lower enrollments in those classes.\nIndeed, states that are “not aggressively accelerating eighth graders into advanced courses are more likely to show achievement gains….”\nThe report also investigated whether boosting the percentage of students in higher level courses is associated with decreases in the mean scores of those courses—suggesting a watering-down effect.\nThe evidence is consistent with watering down…Negative correlations were found for Algebra I and Pre-Algebra. In those courses, mean achievement gains declined as enrollments increased.\nThe lead writer of the CCSS for mathematics, Jason Zimba, comments that:\nI actually think the questions about algebra are better formulated as questions about acceleration. How will kids who are ready for advanced work accelerate to reach courses like calculus during high school? But those are questions for policy, not for standards…. Decisions about acceleration and ability grouping are still the purview of local districts, just as they’ve always been. For example, I’ve seen where the state of Massachusetts has provided some interesting guidance for districts showing several different models for acceleration, all of them ending at calculus in the senior year of high school.\nIronically, the CCSS properly leave such decisions to parents and local school systems, contrary to Heritage’s mistaken “national curriculum” narrative. The CCSS also contain more advanced, or “plus,” standards for students who plan to pursue a STEM major in college.\nPerhaps the most important independent assessment of the CCSS comes from William Schmidt, a Michigan State University distinguished professor of education and statistics and co-director of its Education Policy Center, in a commentary for Education Week:\nFor years now it has been clear that the U. S. mathematics curriculum is a mile wide and an inch deep, and that the fragmented quality of mathematics instruction is related to our low ranking on international assessments. Nearly a generation after the first Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study [which Schmidt oversaw]…the Common Core State Standards for mathematics…may finally give American students the high-quality standards they deserve.\nThese new math standards have attracted some criticism, however. Aside from more abstract arguments, a number of specific claims have been leveled against them, including that they are untested; that they are not world-class; and that some existing state standards are superior.\nAs part of our ongoing research, Richard Houang and I recently concluded a study of the math standards and their relation to existing state standards and the standards of other nations….What did our research uncover?... The common-core standards closely mirror those of the world’s highest-achieving nations…. We find three key characteristics in the curricula of the highest-performing countries: coherence (the logical structure that guides students from basic to more advanced materials in a systematic way); focus (the push for mastery of a few key concepts at each grade rather than shallow repetition of the same material); and rigor (the level of difficulty at each grade level). The common core adheres to each of these three principles.\nUnfortunately, when one hears that a state’s existing standards are better than the common core, it usually means that those standards include more—and more advanced—topics at earlier grades. But this is exactly the problem the common core standards are designed to correct. It is a waste of time to expose children to content they are not prepared for, and it is counterproductive to skim over dozens of disconnected topics every year with no regard for student mastery. As it stands today, we simply hope that students will somehow “get it” at a later grade, and yet we know far too many students never do….\nThe common core offers the opportunity to revolutionize math instruction in this country, to improve student performance, to close the gap between the United States and its competitors, and to ensure that every American student has an equal opportunity to learn important mathematics content. But it is only a chance, and it is imperative that we seize it.\nProfessor Schmidt’s work is also discussed in a subsequent article:\nSchmidt found that states whose previous standards were most similar to the Common Core performed better on a national math test [NAEP] in 2009…. “This is another strong piece of evidence that we are moving in the right direction.”…\n“This is probably the best chance we’ve had to improve America’s mathematics education in 50 years if not more,” Schmidt concluded.\nConfirming Schmidt’s points about coherence, focus, and rigor are reactions from the Albuquerque school system’s pilot program for implementing the CCSS, reported by Education Week. Gina Middleton, who is managing the district’s program, reports feedback from teachers:\nWhat they love, love, love is…giving the depth to content and not teaching so much of the breadth…There are less standards, but they are dense, very compact.\nHolly D. Zaluga-Alderate, a mathematics teacher in the city’s Polk Middle School, echoes that point:\nI don’t have a mile long list of standards to cover…. For example, with the Pythagorean theorem, in the past we would say, “This is the Pythagorean theorem and how we use it” and move on. This year, we could get in depth, how it worked, the ins and outs…and knowing the whys…. It’s a lot more rewarding and letting me be a teacher.\nEducators are also properly nervous about CCSS tests to come in 2014. Both Georgia and Kentucky have experienced big proficiency drops in early CCSS testing:\nAs the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported…58.6 percent of students failed to meet the proficiency standard on the new algebra test aligned to the common core…The obvious comparison is Kentucky, which last November publicized the first results from explicitly common-core-aligned tests and showed big proficiency drops, such as a 33-percentage-point drop in elementary school math proficiency…. Not surprisingly, they also highlight Florida as a state that has gone through similar score drops on new, tougher tests.\nParents will have to prepare themselves for such outcomes and insist on the improvements needed by local school authorities to meet the CCSS requirements.\nThey will also have to resist efforts by local school authorities to pass off existing instructional approaches as aligned with the CCSS. A recent Brookings commentary illustrates that point.\nA blog post by James V. Shuls in January 2013 tells the story of parents trying to understand the objectives of their son’s first grade math program…. The Shulses were alarmed that the standard algorithm for addition was being discouraged, let alone not being taught as the simplest, most efficient method for solving addition problems…. The parents met with the teacher and school principal…[who] explained that the district had adopted a math program from the 1990s, Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI), to implement the Common Core State Standards for mathematics in first grade.\nSuch programs of the Blob precipitated the disaster that is now mathematics education, and should be discarded outright. In April 2013, revised Publishers’ Criteria for instructional materials in mathematics were issued by Student Achievement Partners, reflecting feedback from the field. States and localities should be demanding compliance with such criteria rather than falling prey to the Blob’s fallacious claims.\nThe CCSS are an important step advance towards recovering America’s prowess in mathematics, though it will take years to achieve student proficiency. And the CCSS include the flexibility to grow the future engineers and scientists needed to compete economically with other nations.\nThe next article will discuss the efficacy of the CCSS for college and career readiness.\nImage: Public Domain\nThis is one of a series of occasional articles applying the lessons of Western civilization to contemporary issues relevant to the academy.\nThe Honorable William H. Young was appointed by President George H. W. Bush to be Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and served in that position from November 1989 to January 1993. He is the author of Ordering America: Fulfilling the Ideals of Western Civilization (2010) and Centering America: Resurrecting the Local Progressive Ideal (2002).\n Lindsey M. Burke, “States Must Reject National Education Standards While There Is Still Time,” Backgrounder No. 2680, The Heritage Foundation, 16 April 2012.\n Emmett McGroarty and Jane Robbins, Controlling Education From the Top: Why Common Core Is Bad for America, A Pioneer Institute and American Principles Project White Paper, No. 87, May 2012.\n Loveless, How Well Are Students Learning?\n Rick Hess, “Straight Up Conversation: Common Core Guru Jason Zimba,” Education Week, 11 February 2013.\n Andrew Ujifusa, “Common-Core Tests in Georgia Show 'Drops' in Math Proficiency,” Education Week, http://blogs.edweek.org, 15 February 2013.\n Erik Robelen, “Math ‘Publishers’ Criteria’ Aim to Guide Common-Core Materials,” Education Week, 9 April 2013.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "To understand what a black hole is, let's start with a star like the Sun, which has a diameter of 1,390,000 kilometers and a mass 330,000 times greater than Earth's.\nTaking into account that mass and the distance from the surface to the center, it is shown that any object placed on the surface of the Sun would be subject to a gravitational attraction about 28 times greater than the Earth's gravity on the planet's surface.\nA current star retains its normal size thanks to the balance between a very high central temperature, which tends to expand the stellar substance, and the gigantic gravitational attraction, which tends to contract and squeeze it.\nIf at any given time the internal temperature drops, gravitation will own the situation. The star begins to contract and throughout that process the atomic structure of the interior disintegrates. Instead of atoms there will now be electrons, protons and loose neutrons. The star continues to contract until such time as the mutual repulsion of electrons counteracts any further contraction.\nThe star is now a \"white dwarf.\" If a star like the Sun suffered this collapse that leads to the state of white dwarf, all its mass would be reduced to a sphere of about 16,000 kilometers in diameter, and its surface gravity (with the same mass, but at a much smaller distance from the center ) would be 210,000 times higher than Earth's.\nUnder certain conditions the gravitational attraction becomes too strong to be counteracted by electronic repulsion. The star contracts again, forcing electrons and protons to combine to form neutrons and also forcing the latter to crush in close contact. The neutron structure then counteracts any further contraction and what we have is a \"neutron star\", which could house the entire mass of our sun in a sphere only 16 kilometers in diameter. The surface gravity would be 210,000,000,000 times higher than what we have on Earth.\nUnder certain conditions, gravitation can overcome even the resistance of the neutron structure. In that case there is nothing that can oppose the collapse. The star can contract to a zero volume and the surface gravity increase towards infinity.\nAccording to the theory of relativity, the light emitted by a star loses some of its energy as it advances against the gravitational field of the star. The more intense the field, the greater the loss of energy, which has been proven experimentally in space and in the laboratory.\nThe light emitted by an ordinary star like the Sun loses very little energy. The one issued by a white dwarf, something else; and the one emitted by a neutron star even more. Throughout the process of collapse of the neutron star comes a time when the light emanating from the surface loses all its energy and cannot escape.\nAn object subjected to a compression greater than that of neutron stars would have a gravitational field so intense that anything that approached it would be trapped and could not come out again. It is as if the trapped object had fallen into an infinitely deep hole and never ceased to fall. And since not even light can escape, the compressed object will be black. Literally, a \"black hole.\"\nToday astronomers are finding evidence of the existence of black holes in different places in the universe. On April 10, 2019, the first image of a black hole was published, which is in the center of the Messier 87 (M87) galaxy, about 55 million light years away.\n|What are pulsars?|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Well, now a bit of copper story… about copper coins and a very briefed history of the UAE currency-coins.\nUAE has seen quite a number of currencies at least for the last 2500 years,\nsince the days of Greek currency known as ‘Darkham’ which prevailed then–it was during\nthe era of Alexander the Great. Then Islam spread through Oman and brought Islamic coins\nmade of gold and silver. Then came French coins of Austrian origin, Ottoman coins, and\nBargash paisa made by the Duke of Zanzibar.\nLater the British-Indian Rupee was in use. When India gained its independence on August 15, 1947,\nthe new government replaced the British-Indian currency with Indian ones.\nIndia allowed UAE and the Gulf countries (Middle East) to use its rupee as the currency,\nand UAE continued to use the Indian rupee.\nThe Gulf Rupee saw reduced value afterwards, which affected adversely on trades and cost of living.\nGulf countries abandoned the Rupee and started using Saudi Riyal and Bahraini Dinar.\nAfter the UAE Federation came into being, the dirham, which is the currency today,\nbegan to be used in the country from May 19, 1973.\nPosting to these memes:\nNF Inspiring Photography – Catching the light\nWeekly Writing Challenge: Multimedia Storytelling – The Daily Post at WordPress.com\nWeekly Photo Challenge at WordPress.com\nTones on Tuesday\nP52 Sweet Shot Tuesday\nJourney of UAE currency – Khaleej Times\nFurther reading: History of UAE Currency (Book), by Emirati Researcher and writer Mutaz Mohammed Osman", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Evaluating armorials (III) – Comparing armorials\nIn the first two parts of this series on evaluating armorials, many mistakes regarding coats of arms and legends have been discussed. This third part deals with the topic of comparing different armorials, and in this process the incorrect coats of arms prove to be quite useful. Comparing armorials can be important for several reasons. As we have seen in Steen Clemmensen’s previous blogposts, it is not uncommon to find variations of the same coat of arms in different armorials. By comparing their depiction in these armorials, one can gain insights on the various appearances of a certain coat of arms and maybe be able to seperate the correct from the incorrect depictions. Furthermore, many armorials are partly copies from other armorials. Comparing them is an important research technique to increase our limited knowledge on topics as the production of armorials, the heraldic knowledge of their makers and the relation between different armorials.\nArmorials as non-verbal documents\nDetailed identification and documentation for all or most items is nice to have when comparing armorials, but it is not necessary. In essence, an armorial is just a non-verbal document like a pack of cards or a frieze on a wall. Kings, Queens and Jacks may be drawn differently, and spades and hearts may change colours, but all will instantly recognize the 52 cards (excluding Jokers) ready for a game of cards and understand the meaning and value of each card.\nSo the individual items of an armorial (blazoned or painted, with or without legends) can be regarded as cards, but the stack is much larger, and the possible variations of each item infinitely greater. The easiest way to compare items in different manuscript is to use a placeholder (a code, usually the number in the sequence, the family name, and a letter to indicate the appropriate variant of the arms) to represent each entry. When comparing arms, one ought to be able to explain whatever differences there may be among concordant items, i.e. similar items occupying similar places in the compared sequences.\nWhat to do when comparing armorials depends partly on their size. In a rough break-down, less than a hundred is a very small armorial, 100-500 a small, 500-1000 medium–sized, above 1000 large, and above 2000 a very large armorial. Most of the armorials dated before 1350 were fairly small, usually featuring a few hundred arms rather than thousands. As such, it is fairly easy to get an overview of their contents and composition. In the Late Middle Ages, larger armorials became common, made up of many segments taken from different sources (or observations made at different times, if one prefers to leave that option open). With more than 3000 items placed in some 50 or more segments, which might be disordered, getting an overview takes some effort – and establishing possible relations to other armorials becomes rather complicated. Many modern editors and commentators were, not surprisingly, usually content with listing references to seals and items in other armorials, where arms and legends were more or less similar to the item in question.\nThere are a couple of fundamental differences between evaluating a family’s or a person’s use of arms and comparing armorials. For the former even minute details could arguably be of vital importance and one would use many forms of evidence besides armorials, not least seals and decorations on and in buildings and on furniture and utensils. For comparing armorials, only the arms in the set matters and many details are essentially irrelevant. Of course, it is nice to know whether a certain coat of arms and/or a certain title is specific for one person at one time. But it is only nice, not necessary. It helps dating a manuscript and may shed light on the knowledge of the collator or compiler, but the key question in comparing is whether two items are sufficiently similar to warrant a place in the concordance.\nNoting an unusual coat of arms or a certain combination of items may provide a hint of similarity between armorials. Markers like a very unusual, often imaginary, coat of arms, e.g. a lion with human head and a Jew’s hat (Judas Macchabeus), or a lion sitting on a throne holding a sword (Hector of Troy), are strong evidence of a relationship. It would be unlikely for two individuals to independently create such a figure for the same person, unless the story behind it gives a natural lead, e.g. with canting arms. Remarkable mistakes or otherwise unknown combinations of legend and arms are other forms of strong markers. Personal arms specific to one individual may be used as a weak or soft marker and as supporting evidence.\nCrests are generally of little value in comparing armorials. They may change with time or be rendered with different details, if at all present. Many armorials do not have crests on the shields. When such armorials are used as sources, the copyist may add crests from a different source, as did the Bergshammar-compiler in several segments.\nEvaluating and comparing drawing and painting styles is the province of specialist art historians, and falls outside this commentary. Nonetheless, the reader of an armorial will benefit from knowing a little of the terminology and elements used in assessing and describing pictures as well as coats of arms.\nThe next and last post in this series is a case study of the Grünenberg armorial, in which many elements that have been discussed in the previous posts come together.\n Notable exceptions are Jan Raneke: Bergshammarvapenboken, Lund 1975, Léon Jéquier: l’Armorial Bellenville, Cahiers Héraldiques, vol. V, Paris 1983), and J-C. Blanchard: l’Armorial d’André de Rineck, Paris 2008.\n Raneke Bergshammarvapenboken (note 1), items 818-915, fo.68r-72r, Flanders, most of the arms were copied from the Toison d’or and some crests added later from items in the Gelre with similar arms", "label": "No"}
{"text": "by Warren L John, J.D.\nMendel’s Law of Genetics demonstrates precision in the world of living organisms comparable to the Table of the Elements in the realm of inorganic matter. Mutations never add new genetic information to a life form but typically degrades what exists. “Mutations are rare events.Any particular new DNA mutation will occur only once in about 100 million gametes.” 2\n© H. Danke\nIf Darwin’s evolution theory is to be taken seriously, that would mean an animal kingdom hummer and a plant kingdom flower descended from a common ancestor, courtesy of rare mutations.\n“When a single mutation occurs in a single newborn, even if it is a favorable mutation, there is a fair probability that it will not be presented in the next generation because its single carrier may not, by chance, pass it on to its few offspring.” 2\nChange in a single nucleotide would be the smallest possible modification of a genome. One evolutionist guesstimated that as few as 500 mutations could evolve a new species. No matter how many billions of chances and multi-millions of years allocated, the chance of those 500 mutations evolving a new and different species continues beyond the impossible—ad infinitum.\n“It’s a matter of chance that a mutant survives. It might spread through the population and take it over, but more likely it will just vanish…even good mutations are likely to disappear from the population.\n“The chance of 500 of these steps succeeding is 1/300,000 multiplied by itself 500 times. The odds against that happening are about 3.6 x 102,738 to one, or the chance of it happening is about 2.7 x 10-2,739…It’s more than 2,000 orders of magnitude smaller than…impossible.” 3 Computations of the likelihood for any single event beyond 1050 chances qualifies as impossible, unless absolutism is willing to concede the intrusion of a miracle.\nImpossible trumps improbable!\nWhat are the odds of seven billion human dice throwers coming up with identical number sets at the precise nanosecond of time in 4.6 billion years, assuming each player could live so long?\nThe odds overwhelm plausibility.\nReinventing evolution by reliance on mutations as the theory’s “raw material” is fanciful. Genetic code corruption by mutation doesn’t provide evolution’s “raw material” but does contribute to deterioration of the genome.\n“The genome is fragile, subject to environmental insults (radiation, oxidation etc.) Extensive repair systems are guarding the integrity of the genome second-by-second. Without their work, life would become extinct.” 4\nDesert mirages don’t deliver sparkling water. A single mathematical miscalculation can disrupt a rocket’s moon shot. Mistakes in manufacturing or administering pharmaceutical products can kill.\nBeautiful, vivacious, four-year-old Kylie McPeak appeared to be every parent’s dream of an ideal daughter. But then, her mom sensed a “feeling” that something was wrong. The vigilant mom had reasons to worry.\nBy the time Kylie was six, the twitching became an uncontrollable writhing and her sweet child’s voice began to quaver. Stumped local doctors encouraged the parents to present Kylie’s case to the National Institute of Health’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program. 5 Baffled for a time, UDH eventually spotted the culprit–a mutated gene present on human chromosome 6 that codes for the protein laforin, usually a heart-wrenching death sentence for the child victim.\nThe genetic mutation that triggers Lafora disease in kids is a poor candidate as evidence that mutations provide evolution’s “raw material.”\nA growing roster of serious mutation-caused genetic disorders, including the HIV curse, had been identified by the close of the twentieth century. So what’s going on? Where is the new genetic information essential for natural selection to select in order to do its thing?\nUltraviolet light, nuclear radiation, and those pesky virus parasites rank as prime candidates for mutating genetic codes. The virus culprit lurks as a prime villain.\nTo suggest a cat and a mouse could have shared a common ancestor falls short of serious science. Mutated DNA does not account for the difference!\nJust as electronic viruses wreak computer havoc, organic viruses lead a parade of enemies inflicting devastating damage to a genome. Evidence that virus parasites appear to be anything but life-friendly continues to pile up.\nIn recent years, millions of honeybees in the United States have died, mystifying science until 2010. It is now believed the twin culprits may be the insect iridescent virus attacking bees inflicted with the Nosema ceranae fungus. 6 The havoc wreaking CCD (Colony Collapse Disorder) contributes nothing positive in support of evolutionary change.\nHIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS, is a retrovirus. Retroviruses are viruses composed of RNA. They contain an enzyme that gives them the unique property of transcribing RNA (their RNA) into DNA. The retroviral DNA can then integrate into the chromosomal DNA of the host cell to be expressed there.\nIts axiomatic: a living cell is needed to host a parasite virus. Lacking ability to reproduce itself without access to a living cell, a virus doesn’t qualify as a candidate for first life since the parasite cannot reproduce without latching onto a pre-existing “host cell.” The how, when, and where the insidious “mini-monster” (a fraction of a bacteria’s size) first intruded on already-existing life confounds. Science lacks the answer.\nSome may speculate the virus villain might have been hatched in the brain of Satan, the one-time angel light-bearer, now the fallen adversary of God. Did this monster highjack knowledge of the creation miracle and design the insidious virus as a weapon to sabotage pristine life on Earth in his war against God? Could Satan have infected human DNA with a virus so debilitating that it would degrade the genome while setting in motion the human death spiral? Thought provoking questions that no serious theologian or knowledgeable scientist can begin to answer!\nThe origin of a virus mystifies. The havoc it inflicts is apparent. The pesky parasite can mutate both DNA and RNA with dire consequences.\n“The viral DNA or RNA then takes control of the cell’s functions, including reproduction. The host cell has no choice but to make copies of the virus until the cell explodes, sending hundreds of viruses out to other healthy cells.” 7\n“The modification of epigenetic features associated with a region of DNA allows organisms, on a multigenerational time scale, to switch between phenotypes that express and repress that particular gene…\n“…Most of these multigenerational epigenetic traits are gradually lost over several generations…When the DNA sequence of the region is not mutated, this change is reversible.” 8\nReversible modifications of gene expression do not change the underlying DNA sequence of an organism.\nAs to the tired cliché that mutations benefit bacteria by building immunity to antibiotics such as streptomycin, reality indicates “the mutation reduces the specificity of the ribosome protein, and that means losing genetic information” with “a loss of sensitivity.” Despite any “selective value,” this mutation “decreases rather than increases genetic information.” 9\n“…Antibiotic resistance is the result of loss of a protein, loss of the binding capacity of a protein, or the loss of a transporting system…It’s a loss of something…If you’re removing a transport protein to eliminate the bacteria’s sensitivity to antibiotics, then how is that explaining common descent by modification…?” 10\n“There aren’t any known, clear, examples of a mutation that has added information.” Rather, mutations lead “to a loss of sensitivity to the drug… the effect is heritable, and a whole strain of resistant bacteria can arise from the mutation…A change in one of its proteins is then likely to degrade the organism…Information cannot be built up by mutations that lose it.” 11\n“For information to build up in living organisms, it must be created somewhere…Although in some special cases a loss of information can lead to an advantage for the organism, the large-scale evolution for which the NDT [neo-Darwinian Theory] is supposed to account cannot be based on such mutations.” 12\n“Most mutations which cause changes in the amino acid sequence of proteins tend to damage function to a greater or lesser degree…most of the amino acids in the centre of the protein cannot be changed without having drastic deleterious effects on the stability and function of the molecule.” 13\n“There are all kinds of mutations that eliminate proteins. They may eliminate transport protein, an enzyme, the action of an enzyme, or regulatory systems.” 14\nMutations are “not making new transport proteins. They’re not making new regulatory systems! Antibiotic resistance is an example.\n“Every time you read about antibiotic resistance…they’re going to talk about this as…an absolute example of evolution. There’s no mutation that gives them [evolutionists] what is necessary for common descent with modifications.” 14\nOne of Darwin’s false assumptions “was that natural selection had a building or creating capacity, and it doesn’t.” It removes information. “Every molecular example of a mutation we currently have fails to provide a mechanism that can account for the origin of any genetic activity or function.” 14\nCrippling mutations respect no human. Mutations unload a bleak litany of physical flaws and debilitating diseases on the genome. Harmful gene mutations have plagued humans with a list of 4,500 already identified bad results—and still counting.\nSince 1990, “discoveries of heart-handicapping mutations have been pouring out of numerous labs at an ever-increasing rate, yielding more than 100 mutations in more than a dozen genes.” 15\n“A genetic polymorphism called 11307K in either of…two APC genes doubles the risk of colon cancer.” 16\nA monster of a man, twisted and bent almost in half before his premature death, tottered feebly, aided by a walker. Parkinson’s disease, an insidious scourge, laid low the robust physique of the former football star. A mutated gene stands accused as the culprit. 17\nProgressive myoclonus epilepsy is caused by a gene mutation on chromosome 21. Treacher Callins Syndrome, hemochromatosis, is linked to a defective gene on chromosome 6.\nA caring, elementary schoolteacher was forced to cope with Acromegaly’s brutal disfigurement and the bullying taunts of the mean spirited; the disease came from an acquired, genetic mutation.\nA gene mutation on chromosome 5 generates deformities of the face, ears, down-slanting eyes, and deafness.\nA chromosome 9-gene mutation causes skin cancer.\nA mutated gene on chromosome 16 is tied to fanconi anemia, affecting children who rarely live past their sixteenth birthday.\nA gene missing from chromosome 7 causes Williams Syndrome.\nAnhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, caused by a mutation on the X chromosome, can afflict victims with baldness, loss of teeth, or deprive them of the ability to sweat. 18\n“…Not one mutation that increased the efficiency of a genetically coded human protein has been found.\n“Instead of a ‘blind watchmaker,’ the mutations behave like a ‘blind gunman,’ a destroyer who shoots his deadly ‘bullets’ randomly into beautifully designed models of living molecular machinery. Sometimes the ‘bullets’ only cause minor damage; sometimes they maim and cripple; sometimes they kill.” 19\nThere are “genetic flaws that make people fat…” 20 Werner’s syndrome results from a mutated site on human chromosome 8 causing victims to “age prematurely fast and usually die before they reach 50.” 21\nYet another genetic mutation “…causes children to die of old age… Children with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome age at a rate five to 10 times faster than normal. They lose their hair, their skin wrinkles, and they die of arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, by their early teens.” The defect is in “…a gene that controls the structure of the nucleus…” 22\nProgressive blindness, described as retinitis pigmentosa, is a disorder linked to a gene from the X chromosome. “Best’s macular dystrophy… destroys the part of the retina responsible for the sharpest vision ‘has been linked to mutations’ in the gene now called bestrophin.” 23 Blood clots can form with the power to cause sudden death where a “patient with the disorder has inherited at least one defective gene encoding protein C.” 24\nA mutated gene on chromosome 11 contributes to inherited hearing impairment. 25 Leukemia may result when a piece of chromosome moves to another chromosome in the midst of cell division.\nThen there’s the smorgasbord of birth defects caused by mutated genes: muscular dystrophy, spinabifida, cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s Disease, hermachromatosis, and Down’s Syndrome. The recently identified Zika virus can inflict malformed heads on babies of mothers bitten by a mosquito.\nRegarding humans, researchers “calculated an unusually high rate of 4.2 mutations per generation, of which 1.6 diminish the fitness of the species… the species must survive in part because people who have accumulated dangerous mutations are least likely to successfully have children…\n“The human reproductive strategy helps purge harmful mutations in batches…they mix their genes with another’s, and presumably some of the worst defects aren’t passed along. That wouldn’t happen if humans reproduced asexually.” 26\nMutated human genes labeled APOE, CLU, and PICALM have been targeted as likely culprits inflicting Alzheimer’s disease on the lives of five million Americans. 27\n“Meat contaminated by a virus that can be lethal is being sold to consumers — creating a public health threat that has largely flown under the radar due to powerful industry interests and lax accountability at the federal agency in charge of ensuring food safety, according to recent studies and a prominent investigative journalist.\n“’It makes salmonella look like a picnic,’ is how David Kirby, an investigative journalist who has written about MRSA, a life-threatening pathogen, described it in an interview with Consumer Ally.\n“MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is an antibiotic-resistant staph infection that kills about 20,000 Americans — more than the number of people who die from AIDS — each year.” 28\nDNA is so delicate that one report suggests: “Every exposure to tobacco, from occasional smoking or secondhand smoke, can damage DNA in ways that lead to cancer.” 29\nInevitably, evolution’s mutation “cure-all” itself will suffer further from still-to-come discoveries, certain to expose virus-caused-mutations for the culprits they are–debilitating genetic mistakes.\nThe glaring exception to the universal commonality of the science of order and the mathematically real is evolution’s mutant “science” where the logic of the measurable equation is discarded in favor of mutation’s assumptive myth. Evolution ignores the real and postulates the imaginary.\nSuggesting mutations evolve new life kinds makes no more sense than claiming disease promotes good health. Empty rhetoric lacks the mantle of substance once all cosmetic hype, bells, and whistles are taken off the table. Slick diagrams, catchy slogans and colorful imagination doesn’t guarantee scientific respectability. Against impossible odds, evolution attracts minds to the obscenity that some ancient, ancestral, grand pappy fish spawned descendant humanity using mutations harnessed to natural selection.\nTruth stands tall in three dimension; it needs no defense.\nFalsehood collapses on itself, melting to abstract nothingness when exposed to the scrutiny of hard evidence under the penetrating rays of discovery’s enlightening sun.\nPhysician Sean Pitman articulates the reality that fossils don’t rank with Mendel’s Law of Genetics in evaluating evolution. “…Interpretations of fossils and the geologic column is not as definitively precise and conclusive as dealing with genetics and the Darwinian mechanism…” 30\nPitman charges that “if Darwinian-style evolution happens or doesn’t happen, it happens or doesn’t happen genetically…The Darwinian mechanism of random mutations combined with natural selection was statistically untenable – dramatically so. Given billions or even trillions of years of time, it was hopelessly inadequate to explain the origin of novel functional biological information…” 30\nOne scientist endorsing evolution admits, “Various mutations are known to debilitate the nervous system, liver, pancreas, bones, eyes, ears, skin, urinary and reproductive tracts, endocrine system, blood and other features of the circulatory system, muscles, joints, dentition, immune system, digestive tract, limbs, lungs, and almost any other body part you can name.” 31\nLouis Bounoure’s blunt analysis indicts evolution as nothing but“a fairy tale for grown-ups. This theory has helped nothing in the progress of science. It is useless.” 32\nOngoing discoveries in the molecular world suggest mutations may prove to be evolution’s monkey wrench, compliments of Gregor Mendel, undermining evolution theory by spilling sand into flawed perceptions of genetic gears.\nThe late Stephen J. Gould, articulate Harvard biologist, seemed to undercut the core essence of evolution’s synthetic theory with cold-eyed logic: “You don’t,” he advised, “make new species by mutating the species…\n“A mutation is not the cause of evolutionary change.” 33\nSo much for evolution’s iconic lynchpin.\n- Richard Milton, Shattering the Myths of Darwinism (Rochester, Vt.: Park Street Press, 1997) 169, 170.\n- Richard Lewontin, The Triple Helix (Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University Press, 2000) 91.\n- Lee Spetner, Not by Chance: Shattering the Modern Theory of Evolution, 97-103.\n- George Javor, “5,000 Years of Stasis,” (“Genomic Science: 21st Century Threat to 19th Century Superstition,” www.CreationDigest.com, Summer Edition, 2002).\n- See Sanja Gupta, CNN Health, “Girl’s mother just had ‘feeling’ something was wrong,” 9-21-2010).\n- Army’s Edgewood Chemical Biological Center at Aberdeen Proving Grounds,MD, www.plosone.org/home.action, October 7, 2010.\n- Internet, www.beyondbooks.com. “Bacteria and Viruses.”\n- Internet, http://en.wikipedia.org/wikl/Epigenetics.\n- Lee Spetner, Not by Chance: Shattering the Modern Theory of Evolution, 139, 141.\n- Kevin Anderson, “Radio Interview with Dr. Kevin Anderson,” Creation Matters, No. 4 July/August 2004, 1.\n- Lee Spetner, Not by Chance: Shattering the Modern Theory of Evolution, 131, 141, 143.\n- Lee Spettner, Not by Chance: Shattering the Modern Theory of Evolution, 181, 198.\n- Michael Denton, Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, 334, 322.\n- Kevin Anderson, “Definition of Evolution,” Anderson@nsric.ars.usda.gov, 9-4-2002, 1.\n- Marcia Barinaga, “Tracking Down Mutations That Can Stop the Heart ,” Science 281 (July 3, 1998) 32.\n- Rick Weiss, “Defect Tied to Doubling of Risk for Colon Cancer,” The Washington Post, August 26, 1997.\n- Tim Friend, “Gene Defect is Linked to Parkinson’s,” USA Today (June 27, 1997) and USA Today, January 17 (180, 2005.\n- Josie Glausiusz, “The Genes of 1996,” Discover (January 1997) 36.\n- David A. Demick, “The Blind Gunman,” Impact (El Cajon, Calif.: Institute for Creation Research, February, 1999) iv.\n- The Star, Ventura, California, June 24, 1997.\n- __________, June 24, 1997.\n- Reuters, “Genetic Error Causes Rapid-Aging Syndrome,” The Washington Post, Thursday, April 17, 2003, A6.\n- Elizabeth Pennsi, “New Gene Found for Inherited Macular Degeneration,” Science 281 (July 3, 1998) 31.\n- Daniel C. Weaver, “The River of Life,” Discover (November 1997) 55.\n- Karen P. Steel and Steve D. M. Brown, “More Deafness Genes.” Science 280 (May 29, 1998) 1403.\n- Rob Stein, “Sex May Rid Us of DNA Flaws,” The Washington Post (February 1, 1999) A9.\n- See David Brown, “Scientists Discover 3 More Genes With Links to Alzheimer’s Disease,” The Washington Post, September 7, 2009, A3.\n- Mitch Lipka, “Meat Tainted With Deadly Vrus is Being Sold to Consumers,” Consumer Ally, 9-28-2010.\n- Liz Szabo, “Report: Just One Cigarette is Bad,” USA Today, December 9, 2010, A-1.\n- Sean Pitman, Detecting Design.com, November 20, 2010.\n- Robert A. Melashenko, M.D., “Brilliant Code with Inefficiencies and Deficiencies,” excerpt from chapter in unpublished manuscript, 2016, citing Avise, J. PNAS | May 11, 2010 | vol. 107 suppl. 2 | 8969–8976.\n- Louis Bounoure The Advocate, 8 March 1984, 17, quoted in The Revised Quote Book, 5.\n- Stephen J. Gould, Speech at Hobart College, February 14, 1980, cited by Luther Sunderland, Darwin’s Enigma (El Cajon, California: Master Books, 1984), 106 (emphasis in original) cited by Bert Thompson and Brad Harrub, “National Geographic Shoots Itself in the Foot Again,” (Apologetics Press.Org online report, 2004) 36.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Born in Halifax, Massachusetts, Parris was apprenticed to a carpenter as a young man and later designed and built his own houses. He settled in Boston around 1808, serving in the War of 1812 as a Superintendent in the Corps of Artificers (builders) in Plattsburg, New York. After the war, Parris resumed work as a master-builder, while attempting to establish himself as a professional architect. Due to the lack of architects in America, he taught himself how to draw and design. His architectural commissions included the Wickham-Valentine House (1812) and the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia (1813); and the Nathan Appleton Residence (1818) and Quincy Market (1824-1826) in Boston.\nAlthough Parris had an active architectural practice in the 1820s, architectural commissions declined at the end of the decade, and he sought work with the U.S. government. In 1827 he became a salaried assistant to Loammi Baldwin, Jr., the engineer for the construction of the first two granite dry docks at the federal navy yards in Boston and Norfolk, Virginia. After the docks were mostly completed in 1833, Parris worked for the Board of Navy Commissioners on various projects at the Boston Navy Yard. His Navy projects include a factory for spinning rope (1834-1837) and a sawmill (1837-1840), both at the Boston Navy Yard; and a vaulted gunpowder magazine and marine hospital in Chelsea, Massachusetts (1834-1837). In the late 1830s and 1840s Parris became involved with the design and construction of lighthouses and beacons. His work at the Boston Navy Yard ended in 1844. Three years later he was offered a salaried position as an engineer with the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine. Parris worked until his death at the age of 71 and was buried in Briggs Burying Ground in Pembroke, Massachusetts.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "January 5th is National Bird day for the United States and although there are many birds in the nation to be admired, there are also a few birds that are considered “nuisance birds” and can be very pesky. These birds inhabit homes and businesses and can pose health and safety concerns as well as cause damages to a building if they are not dealt with properly. In honor or National Bird day, We thought that this time would be an opportune time to educate our readers on the types on birds that can be controlled, what types of damages can be incurred from nuisance bird infestation, and the humane methods that are used to control these types of birds.\nThe types of birds that can be controlled are considered invasive birds and are listed below:\n*All other types of birds are protected one way or another under the Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1918 and cannot be controlled in any way.\nThe birds that are described above can cause large amounts of damages to residential and commercial properties. The droppings that these birds can leave on your building or home contain acid that will actually eat away paint or metal. They can also cause fire hazards by clogging an AC or heating unit or your gutter & drains to create a flooding hazard. The mass quantity of droppings can also decrease the curb appeal of your home with its unsightly presence.\nAlong with damages, nuisance birds also pose health concerns. The main reason is because the droppings that these birds leave behind can create a fungus that can cause respiratory problems in humans. Besides that, the birds carry diseases such as, West Nile virus, hantavirus, and salmonella.\nIf you are dealing with any types of these birds in your home or business, it is best to call a professional to get this problem dealt with properly. Our staff here at Senske is properly trained to solve any bird problem that you may be experiencing. The humane methods of control that we use are trapping, scare devices, ovo-control, and exclusion.\nIf you would like to speak with one of our representatives about pest bird control or would like to get a free estimate, please call 1-800-533-6330.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "An MRI machine is a fascinating piece of medical imaging equipment. MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is an instrument that doctors use every day to help diagnose and treat a number of illnesses and conditions. But for those that have never had an MRI scan performed, the machinery can seem a tad daunting. But relax and read through, and you’ll see that there is nothing to fear.\nIn essence, a MRI machine is a giant magnet. The magnet uses radio signals to create the images that doctors and technicians will use to make medical decisions and consider diagnostic options.\nTo begin, a technologist will ask that you remove your clothing and use the provided gown to cover yourself. You must remove any jewelry, piercings or electronic devices from your person. These materials can seriously aggravate the machine and distort your results. If you have surgical implants or any type of shrapnel or metal within the body, be sure to make your doctor aware of these details. Also if you are pregnant or think that you may be pregnant, let the doctor know before the test is performed.\nOnce you are properly attired to have the MRI performed, you will be asked to lie down on your back on the MRI table. Then the table will begin moving you into the chamber, usually feet-first. While in the chamber, you will hear some loud noises such as banging and whirring sounds. These noises should not alarm you, as they are just the machinations of the MRI. The most important aspect of the scan for the patient is to remain very still. Each section of the examined area will take anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. The patient must remain as still as possible for these interludes as even the slightest movement can distort the image and make the procedure take longer. Doctors Imaging now has software the minimizes motion problems. The exam can take anywhere from an 20 minutes to an hour depending on what needs to be examined and what is found.\nIf you are claustrophobic or extremely nervous about the exam, ask your doctor if you can be provided with a light sedative to calm your nerves. For some MRI scans, the doctor may ask that contrast be used. Contrast is a material that doctors will administer either through an IV or by mouth so that key areas like tumors and blockages can be highlighted for easier diagnosis. If you have kidney function problems, be sure make your doctor aware before taking contrast. MRIs do not use any radiation so they are safe and relatively painless.\nIf you other questions or concerns, let your doctor or technician know before the exam. The key to remaining healthy is to have the best imaging results and the most information available as possible.\nIf you’re looking to get your first MRI in the Metairie or New Orleans area, come to Doctors Imaging, where we’re concerned about quality patient care. You can schedule your MRI appointment online or via phone at 504-883-8111.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "20 January 2016\nThree new videos highlight the outcomes of a NERP research project, which worked to explore the science behind Kakadu National Park’s highly productive and diverse ecosystems.\nWhat underpins the productivity of Kakadu’s wetlands\nProfessor Stuart Bunn from Griffith University provides an overview of the project, which provided a better understanding of the importance of floodplains to freshwater biodiversity in northern Australia to inform water resource management. Dr Bunn also talks about the implications of the research and why maintaining hydrologic connectivity is critical for the maintenance of biodiversity in tropical floodplain systems.\nFlooding, algae and Kakadu food webs\nIn this video, senior research fellow Doug Ward from Griffith University discusses the information which helped researchers to identify which floodplain areas are ‘hotspots’ for supporting food webs. Dr Ward talks about satellite images, which were taken at different times of the year, to work out which floodplain areas are inundated, how much water they are holding and for how long. The video also highlights the importance of epiphytic algae as a higher quality food source and the conditions and locations where it grows best.\nThe importance of fish movement on Kakadu floodplains\nHub researchers studied the movements of two large-bodied fish – Barramundi and Salmon Catfish. In this video, Charles Darwin University Associate Professor David Crook explains why they wanted to explore the importance of fish movement as a means of understanding the transport of energy from floodplains and estuaries into freshwater fish populations.\nWant to know more about the Resilient Landscapes Hub's activities and our research into practical solutions to environmental problems? Stay informed about activities, research, publications, events and more through the Hub newsletter.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Author: Ellen Levine\nIllustrator: Kadir Nelson\nPublisher: Scholastic Press\nPublication Date: 2007\nGenre/Format: Biography/Picture Book\nSummary: This books tells a story of the Underground Railroad about Henry, a man who grows up in slavery but escapes slaver by mailing himself in a box to freedom.\nWhat I Think: This book is an extraordinary example of text and artwork working together to make an unforgettable book. Henry's story is heart-wrenching: he grows up a slave, is sold when his parents have died, and then after he is married with two kids, they are sold and he finds himself alone and distraught. I can't believe that he actually climbed into a box and asked to be nailed in and sent north. The unbelievable-ness of the story makes it so memorable by itself. For me, the illustrations made it even more etched in my memory. The artwork is stunning and Kadir Nelson does an amazing job of using the illustrations to really convey the mood and feelings from the text.\nI have been committed myself to read more nonfiction this year and finding books like this one has been really exciting for me. I especially love nonfiction picture books that bring history to life and encourage kids to think like this book does.\nRead Together: K - 12\nRead Alone: 3 - 12\nRead With: My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Christine King Farris, Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport, Copper Sun by Sharon Draper, Chains and Forge by Laure Halse Anderson\nSnatch of Text:\n“’No!’ cried Henry\nHe couldn’t think.\nHe couldn’t work.\n‘Twist that tobacco!’\nThe boss poked Henry.\nHenry twisted tobacco\nleaves. His heart twisted\nin his chest.”Reading Strategies to Practice: Activating Background Knowledge, Making Connections, Asking Questions, Making Predictions\nWriting Strategies to Practice: Expository, Personal Narrative\nWriting Prompts: Explain what the Underground Railroad was and how it worked. Write about a time in your life when you or someone you know has felt hopeless and what you did.\nTopics Covered: Slavery, Family, Despair, Love, Courage, Creativity\nTranslated to Spanish: No", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Ten Things You Didn’t Know About the Fourth of July\nThe secret history of our nation’s greatest holiday!\nThe first Independence Day celebrations weren’t held on July 4.\nThe colonists waited until July 25, 1776 instead. Celebrations took place in Williamsburg, Virginia; Trenton, New Jersey; and New York City. Residents of the first two cities had parades; New Yorkers, who were pretty tough even in those days, decided to melt a lead statue of the British King George III to make bullets.\nThe father of our country didn’t mind a little booze.\nFor the celebration in 1778, George Washington issued a double allowance of rum to each of his soldiers. It’s not known if he issued any to himself. But if he did, he deserved it.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Addiction is a disease that affects both the brain and behavior. As a chronic disease, those suffering from addiction can’t simply stop using drugs for a few days and be cured. Most patients need long-term or repeated care to stop using completely and recover their lives. Successful treatment has several steps:\n- detoxification (the process by which the body rids itself of a drug)\n- behavioral counseling\n- medication (for opioid, tobacco, or alcohol addiction)\n- evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety\n- long-term follow-up to prevent relapse\nA range of care with a tailored treatment program and follow-up options can be crucial to success. Treatment should include both medical and mental health services as needed. Follow-up care may include community- or family-based recovery support systems.\n- Twenty-three million Americans are currently addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs. Only one in 10 of them (2.6 million) receives the treatment they need. The result: a treatment gap of more than 20 million Americans. (Partnership for Drug Free Kids)\n- Based on the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) estimates, approximately 12% of State residents age 12 and older experience a substance use disorder (addiction or abuse) annually. Statewide, over 1.9 million New Yorkers (1.77 million adults and 156,000 youth ages 12-17) have a substance abuse problem.\n- According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupational, social, and psychological functioning. (SAMHSA)\n- Screening and treatment is not integrated into the health care delivery system. Less than seven percent of those receiving treatment were referred by another health provider. (Partnership for Drug Free Kids)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "It comes close to the Sun at the perihelion passage, with a distance\nof 0.5-0.6 A.U. But the brightening and fading is rapid even around\nthe perihelion passage.\nThe light curve is strongly asymmetric to the perihelion passage.\nBefore the perihelion passage, the brightness evolution is extremely\nrapid along a 30 log r formula, and the comet becomes bright in a\nshort time. After the perihelion passage, the fading is along a 15 log\nr formula, somewhat slower than the brightening.\nKazuo Kinoshita's calculation revealed that it passes near by Earth\nand Jupiter frequently, but the shape of the orbit does not change so\nKazuo Kinoshita's calculation revealed that it will pass only within\n0.1 A.U. from the Earth in 2011 August and 2017 February. The\napproaches will happen about 1 month and a half after the perihelion\npassage. So the comet will be diffuse but very bright.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Nichols, WJ, JA Seminoff, C Lockwood and L Jimenez. Sea turtles, science and surfing: riding the Internet from the classroom to the field. Submitted paper, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Orlando, Florida, March 1997. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-SEFSC-415.\nThe Internet can provide a powerful means for biologists to share and communicate their findings with teachers and students. Teachers find that when students have access to \"real\" data, the students' learning experience is enriched. In this collaborative effort we have made satellite tracking data from a loggerhead turtle available on the Internet and have encouraged teachers to incorporate it into their curriculum. The project has been used across curricula to teach geography, math, biology, and art in several schools around the country. The educational potential for such student-scientist collaboration is without limits.\nOn the 10th of August 1996 a loggerhead turtle, \"Adelita\", was equipped with a Telonics ST-3 satellite transmitter and released into the Pacific Ocean off of Baja California. Since that day, her position data have been made available to students and teachers via the Internet. The homepage of the Coastal Conservation Foundation has posted and updated her position weekly along with regular comments on her behavior. A link to the Turtle Trax homepage provides a map depicting her track across the Pacific Ocean. Hundreds of teachers and tens of thousands of school children have joined the project via the Internet. Many teachers have developed creative approaches to integrating this turtle into their curricula.\nBIOLOGICAL CONTEXT IN BRIEF\nThe presence of juvenile loggerhead turtles along the coast of Baja California has long been an enigma: the closest known nesting beach for loggerheads is over 6,000 miles away in Japan. Recently biologists discovered that Baja California's turtles are genetically similar to those from Japan and Australia, thus supporting the theory of a trans-Pacific migration (Bowen et al., 1995). Only two flipper tag returns are known that support this theory, one from a turtle released in Japan and found in California (Uchida and Teruya, 1991) and another from a turtle released in Baja California and found in Japan (Resendiz et al., in press). In an attempt to shed some light on the trans-Pacific migration of loggerhead turtles we satellite tagged \"Adelita\". Since her release, \"Adelita\" has traveled more than 3,000 miles and recently crossed the International Date Line. The full results of this satellite telemetry project will be presented at next year's symposium.\nBy tracking this turtle, students not only learn about sea turtles but about marine conservation, oceanography, charting techniques, data analysis, algebra and a variety of other topics. This collaboration exposes students to the entire scientific process: asking questions, gathering information, developing hypotheses, analyzing data, and learning about uncertainty. Several schools have begun an interdisciplinary study of sea turtles which involves their science, art, geography, language arts, and math classes. This has resulted in a more complete appreciation of the marine environment. Other teachers are using this data to create semester-long Solution-Based Learning projects. Students from all over the planet interact with biologists and each other through e-mail, answering questions and sharing information. The results have been that uninvolved students have become motivated, students are excited about learning, many students stay after school to learn more about biology, and a positive, pro-nature virtual community has been created.\nWe have plans to increase the number of turtles being tracked by our research program. As that occurs, those turtles' tracks will also be posted on the Internet. Sycamore Junior High School and several other schools have been raising funds to sponsor one of those tags. It is our hope that other scientists will open their projects to teachers for the betterment of education, to help our children explore nature, and in the long run to help conserve sea turtles and their environment.\nWe would like to thank Antonio and Bety Resendiz for their Herculean efforts to protect the turtles of Baja California, Richard Byles and the USFWS for providing the satellite tag, Bob Snodgrass, Martin Arce, and Dana Lowry for logistical support prior to and during the release, Bill Savary for his technical support, Turtle Trax for mapping \"Adelita\"'s progress, and the teachers and students who have made this project lots of fun.\nBowen, B.W., F.A. Abreu-Grobois, G.H. Balazs, N. Kamezaki, C.J. Limpus, and R.J. Ferl. 1995. Trans-Pacific migrations of the loggerhead sea turtle demonstrated with mitochondrial DNA markers. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 92:3731-3734.\nResendiz, A., B. Resendiz, W.J. Nichols, J.A. Seminoff, N. Kamezaki. In press. First confirmed east-west transPacific movement of a loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, released in Baja California, M̩xico. Pacific Science.\nUchida, S. and H. Teruya. 1991. Transpacific migration of a tagged loggerhead, Caretta caretta. Uchida, I. ed., International Symposium on Sea Turtles in Japan. Himeji City Aquarium, Himeji City, Japan. pp 169-182.\nINTERNET SEA TURTLE TRACKING SITES\nCaribbean Conservation Corporation\nRecent research has confirmed what many boaters already know Рyou experience emotional, behavioral... continue\nTORONTO, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ - According to the National Marine Manufacturers... continue", "label": "No"}
{"text": "In this article, we will share Microbiology For Dummies 1st Edition PDF with you. So, let’s start with the book description.\nMicrobiology is a fascinating field that explores life down to the tiniest level. Did you know that your body contains more bacteria cells than human cells? It’s true. Microbes are essential to our everyday lives, from the food we eat to the very internal systems that keep us alive. These microbes include bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, and nematodes. Without microbes, life on Earth would not survive. It’s amazing to think that all life is so dependent on these microscopic creatures, but their impact on our future is even more astonishing. Microbes are the tools that allow us to engineer hardier crops, create better medicines, and fuel our technology in sustainable ways. Microbes may just help us save the world.\nMicrobiology For Dummies 1st Edition PDF is your guide to understanding the fundamentals of this enormously-encompassing field. Whether your career plans include microbiology or another science or health speciality, you need to understand life at the cellular level before you can understand anything on the macro scale.\n- Explore the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells\n- Understand the basics of cell function and metabolism\n- Discover the differences between pathogenic and symbiotic relationships\n- Study the mechanisms that keep different organisms active and alive\nYou need to know how cells work, how they get nutrients, and how they die. You need to know the effects different microbes have on different systems, and how certain microbes are integral to ecosystem health. Microbes are literally the foundation of all life, and they are everywhere. Microbiology For Dummies will help you understand them, appreciate them, and use them.\nMicrobiology For Dummies 1st Edition PDF Free Download\nTable of Contents:\nMicrobiology and You\nMicrobiology: The Young Science\nMicrobes: They’re Everywhere and They Can Do Everything\nUnderstanding Cell Structure and Function\nMaking Sense of Metabolism\nGetting the Gist of Microbial Genetics\nMeasuring Microbial Growth\nAppreciating Microbial Ancestry\nHarnessing Energy, Fixing Carbon\nComparing Respiration and Fermentation\nUncovering a Variety of Habitats.\nMeet the Prokaryotes\nSay Hello to the Eukaryotes\nExamining the Vastness of Viruses.\nUnderstanding Microbes in Human Health\nPutting Microbes to Work: Biotechnology.\nFighting Microbial Diseases.\nTeasing Apart Communities.\nTen (or So) Diseases Caused by Microbes.\nTen Great Uses for Microbes\nTen Great Uses for Microbiology.\nRobbins Basic Pathology 9th Edition PDF Free Download\nSo that’s all. Now we will provide a download link for this book\nDMCA Disclaimer: This site complies with DMCA Digital Copyright Laws. Please bear in mind that we do not own copyrights to these books. We’re sharing this material with our audience ONLY for educational purpose. We highly encourage our visitors to purchase original books from respected publishers. If someone with copyrights wants us to remove this content, please contact us immediately.\nAll books/videos on the MED Syndicate are free and NOT HOSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. If you feel that we have violated your copyrights, then please contact us immediately.\nYou can email us at firstname.lastname@example.org for removal of copyright content.\nThe post Microbiology For Dummies 1st Edition PDF Free Download appeared first on pickpdfs\nIn this article, we will share Microbiology For Dummies 1st Edition PDF with you. So, let’s start with the book description. Book Description: Microbiology is a fascinating field that explores life down to the tiniest level. Did you know that your body contains more bacteria cells than human cells? It’s true. Microbes are essential to\nThe post Microbiology For Dummies 1st Edition PDF Free Download appeared first on Med Syndicate.\n- Download Medical Instrumentation Application and Design 5th Edition PDF Free: - February 28, 2021\n- Download The Immunoassay Handbook 4th Edition PDF free: - February 28, 2021\n- Download Marks’ Basic Medical Biochemistry A Clinical Approach 5th Edition PDF Free: - February 28, 2021", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Cilantro and Green Onions (Scallions) tend to be infested with aphids, thrips and other insects. Please check “Special Instructions” below for instructions on insect inspection.\n3 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled\n3 yellow and 2 red sweet bell peppers, quartered\n2 zucchini cut into long strips\n1 red onion, cut into thick rings\n2 teaspoons olive oil\n1 teaspoon fresh lime juice\n1 teaspoon soy sauce\n1/2 teaspoon ground cumin\n1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro\n2 green onions, chopped\n1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted\nWhile quinoa is cooking, grill the zucchini and bell peppers on a well-oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until slightly softened, about 4 minutes on each side. If you prefer, grill the vegetables in a well oiled ridged grill pan. Cut bell peppers and zucchini crosswise into thin strips. Cut the onion rings into quarters. In a small bowl whisk together the oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and cumin. Place the quinoa in a large bowl, stir in the bell peppers, cilantro, green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Decorate the top with pine nuts. If making ahead of time don’t add the pine nuts until just ready to serve. Serve at room temperature.Fresh Herbs and Insect Infestation: Fresh herbs, including basil, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary and thyme, are often used as spices or garnishing. Aphids, thrips and other insects may often be found on the leaves and stems of these herbs. Insects tend to nestle in the crevices between the leaves and branches of herbs. These insects can curl up and stick to the leaf once they come in contact with water. Recommendation: In order to determine if a particular bunch of herbs is infested prior to washing, bang it several times over a white cloth. This is most important when checking oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme. If only one or two insects are found, proceed with the steps below. If three or more insects are detected in a particular bunch of herbs, it should not be used. Inspection: 1. Soak herbs in a solution of cold water and vegetable wash. The proper amount of vegetable wash has been added when some bubbles are observed in the water. (In the absence of vegetable wash, several drops of concentrated non-scented liquid detergent may be used. However, for health reasons, thoroughly rinse off the soapy solution.) 2. Agitate the herbs in the soapy water, in order to loosen the sticking excretion of the bugs. 3. Using a heavy stream of water, thoroughly wash off the soap and other foreign matter from the herbs. 4. Check both sides of each leaf under direct light. 5. If one or two insects are found, rewash the herbs. 6. If any insects are found after repeating the agitation process twice, the entire bunch must be discarded. Scallions or Green Onions Insect Infestation: Light green or brown thrips may occasionally be found between the green branches where they protrude from the bulb. Less frequently, they can be found crawling on the outside or inside of the long green shoots. Inspection: 1. A vertical cut should be made from the top of the scallion’s green shoot to the bottom of the bulb. Examine three scallions from each bunch, paying careful attention to the area between the branches that protrude from the bulb. 2. If no insects are found, wash thoroughly under a heavy stream of water or power hose and use. 3. If insects are found in a scallion, the entire bunch must be checked. The affected scallion must be discarded.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "inkl. MwSt. zzgl. Versandkosten\n- Art.Nr./ISBN: 9781565913431\n- Verlag: Hollym\n- Jahr: 2014\n- Einband: Softcover\n- Seitenzahl: 168\n- Sprache: English\n- Medientyp: Book\nAuf Lager. Versandfertig in 2-4 Werktagen.\nEstablishment of Korean Theater’s Identity\nKorean Theater from the 1970s up to the Present\nThe 1970s in Korea were times to begin to see the establishment of Korean theater’s identity and development of contemporary characteristics in terms of theatrical aesthetics. This book examines Korean theater from the 1970s up to the present. The focus of this volume attempts to examine original Korean plays written and staged by Koreans, as opposed to translated works. This book opts to illustrate the narrative of contemporary Korean theater based on each decade from the 1970s to 2000s. It is because in consideration of the phases of change with regard to theater or sociocultural aspects in Korea, which shows natural demarcation by each decade.\nKorean theatre prior to the 1970s is outlined in chapter one. Real theater culture in the Western sense began in Korea towards the end of the 19th century, and Korean theater up until the 1960s largely revolved around the imports and imitation of modern plays from the West. In chapter two deals with Korean theater in 1970s. The 1970s were a period featuring the recovery of theatrical identity and enthusiasm for experimental styles. Modernization of tradition is a recurring theme for contemporary theater in Korea this time. The chapter three deals with 1980’s Korean theaters as a symbol of political resistance which engulfed in the anti-dictatorship movement. The chapter four introduces Korean theater of the 1990s which embroiled into the waves of postmodernism: the sense of liberation in sensual images and deconstructive wit, body and object. In chapter five is about the plays that returned to the fundamentals of language and text emerged on the stage to depict daily life in the smallest details.\nAs Korean original theaters replaced translations since 1970s, the major factors behind this change in trend are as follows: increased interest in unfair social realities and the active expression of the desire to portray the lives of the general public. Although the theatrical scene in Korea now has problems on its bipolarization and the attenuation of small-scale original theater produced by private theater groups, Korean theater culture will play the role to overcome such problems and to make creative streams.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "[L1]: In the current climate of debate over the powers–or lack thereof–of the commander-in-chief to unilaterally impose his will, it is a good time to revisit that time another Republican president took it upon himself to strip away a constitutional right by the stroke of his pen. The year was 1861 and the president was Abraham Lincoln, who, as the Civil War raged, suspended the right of habeas corpus, a move summarily struck down in Ex Parte Merryman, our case of the week.\nA Maryland farmer named John Merryman was roused from his bed at two am by federal troops, arrested and taken prisoner, and held at Fort McHenry-all without a warrant. An attorney, learning of his plight, petitioned the federal Circuit Court in Maryland for a writ of habeas corpus, an order which would compel Merryman’s captors to bring him before the Court and justify his arrest and detention. Acting as a circuit judge at that time was Roger B. Taney of Dred Scott infamy, who was also the chief justice of the US Supreme Court. Justice Taney issued the writ, ordering Merryman to be brought to his court the following day. Instead of Merryman, the court clerk delivered a message from Ft. McHenry. The message from General Cadwalder, Commander of Ft. McHenry, declined to come to court or to produce Merryman. The General further explained that, per President Lincoln, military officers were permitted to suspend the writ of habeas corpus if deemed necessary. “This is a high and delicate trust,” wrote General Codwalder, referring to himself in the third person, “and it has been enjoined upon him that it should be executed with judgment and discretion, but he is nevertheless also instructed that in times of civil strife, errors, if any, should be on the side of the safety of the country”. (Imagine that; a president taking unilateral action erring on the side of safety of the country, rather than individual liberties? The more things change…). Justice Taney was not impressed by the presidential dictate, and issued a written opinion declaring the president’s authority to suspend habeas corpus, a power he believed to be designated to congress by the Constitution, null and void. Said Taney:\nThe short term for which he is elected, and the narrow limits to which his power is confined, show the jealousy and apprehension of future danger which the framers of the constitution felt in relation to that department of the government, and how carefully they withheld from it many of the powers belonging to the executive branch of the English government which were considered as dangerous to the liberty of the subject; and conferred (and that in clear and specific terms) those powers only which were deemed essential to secure the successful operation of the government.\nPresident Lincoln did not accept Taney’s ruling and spoke out about it fervently. He continued suspending the writ when he deemed it necessary, and in 1863 received congressional permission to suspend habeas corpus for the duration of the war, prompting Justice Taney to despair that the Supreme Court would “ever again be restored to the authority and rank which the Constitution intended to confer upon it.”\n[L2]: The Kansas Supreme Court rules that the smell of weed justifies the warrantless search of your home- as detected by a human, not a K-9, in case you wondered. If that seems reasonable, you might be interested to know that, in the underlying case, the weed in question was 25 grams of raw marijuana, inside a Tupperware container, inside a safe, inside a closet.\n[L3]: A jury in California has issued the ultimate punishment to the Mongols Motorcycle Club: they have been stripped of their trademarked logo. H/T Kenneth Duel for the link.\n[L4]: If you are surprised that the alleged outlaw biker gang has a trademark, you may also be surprised to learn of the litigiousness of the Mongols’ rival gang, the Hell’s Angels.\n[L5]: In other intellectual property news, the popular video game Red Dead Redemption 2 is on the wrong end of a legal fight with Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations over the game’s depiction of Pinkerton as old-west villains.\n[L6]: Love conquers all, including government shut downs: DC’s “Love Act” permits the issuance of marriage licenses to continue, despite the government closure.\n[L7]: Foie gras remains verboten in California after a 9th Circuit review of a challenge on the 2012 ban. The law was implemented due to the force-feeding process used to produce the delicacy.\n[L8]: In a rare feat, Duke Law grads had a 100% passage rate for the July 2018 California Bar Exam: All 25 grads who sat for the exam passed. This is especially impressive given that the over all failure rate for the notoriously difficult California Bar Exam was nearly 60%.\n[L9]: A man who was accidentally locked in a Burger King bathroom for over an hour was promised free food for life from the manager. When the regional manager found out and put the kibosh on the deal, the man sued for what he calculated to be the value of a lifetime of free meals-taking into account a shortened life-span due to his love of fast food.\n[L10]: In other Burger King news, an Illinois lawyer faces federal extortion charges for trying to strong arm the fast food chain into retaining his services. The lawyer, also a Chicago Alderman, asked BK to hire his firm in exchange for lifting a “stop work” order he had issued to renovations in one of their restaurants.\nOK, I laughed:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Article : Maryland Looks to the Sea for Cheaper Power\nMaryland Looks to the Sea for Cheaper Power\n''Offshore wind farms have the potential to provide Maryland with upwards of 50 percent of its energy,'' says the Maryland chapter of the Sierra Club.\nBecause of federal tax credits and renewable-energy mandates in 29 states, wind farms in the U.S. are growing. The new focus is on offshore wind farms, as offshore winds are stronger and more consistent that onshore breezes.\nMaryland, with the support of Gov. Martin O’Malley, has proposed the Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 (SB 275). The initial project would only power 61,600 Maryland homes, but the legislation has been touted as the first step in building extensive wind farms off the Maryland coast. Gov. O’Malley believes an off-shore wind farm industry would create thousands of new jobs. A $1.50 a month surcharge on Maryland utility customers would help pay for the first wind farm off Ocean City.\nBecause of better designs like longer blades and taller turbines, in addition to other new technology, wind farms are moving toward being cheaper to build than new coal or gas power stations. That is already the case in Australia, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Wind farms in Australia generate electricity at the equivalent U.S. dollar rate of $82.41 per megawatt-hour, whereas new coal plants there cost $181.30 per MWh.\nWhile building coal-fired power stations remains relatively cheap in China, Brazilian government studies report contract bids for new wind farms over the past five years have been less that building new fossil-fueled power stations.\nAccording to the Global Wind Energy Council in Brussels, the amount of wind capacity installed worldwide rose 19 percent in 2012.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "A New York Times article on the Year in Ideas features an idea about zombie science.\nPhilip Munz, a graduate student at Carleton University in Ottawa, an apparent fan of zombie genre films, realized that people who get bitten by zombies could be regarded as a classic paradigm of infectious spread. Munz applied the tools of epidemiology to the potential public health crisis of a zombie outbreak using the George Romero rules of zombification.\nMunz, along with a professor and two other graduate students built a mathematical model of a city of one million residents in which an outbreak occurs when a single zombie arrives in town. In this model, people turn into zombies with 24 hours of infection, and don't always realize they are infected. The results were bleak.\n\"After 7 to 10 days, everyone was dead or undead,\" Munz says. Even quarantining the zombies only bought a few extra days of survival, and a cure might only save as few as 10-15% of the population (which could still be rezombified). The only winning solution relied on an immediate policy of \"eradication,\" then the zombies can be beaten.\nI suspect Mr. Romero feels chuffed that his classic remedy for a zombie epidemic is the best choice.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "|The one pretty clear cut case is when\none candidate beats all of the others. This case even has a special name;\na candidate who beats all of the others is the Condorcet winner.\n(Named after the Marquis de Condorcet, who, like Borda, was an 18th\nAs you might guess, a big problem with using Condorcet winners is that\nthey often don't exist. Consider this very simple example with just three\ncandidates A, B, and C.\nUsing this table of preferences, suppose the election is between\njust A and B. Fill in the number of votes each candidate will get.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "ANNE GREENE here. Women served in other areas than test piloting wounded and repaired planes to be sent back into the war. For an exciting read about such women pilots, the WASPs, order my book, ANGEL WITH STEEL WINGS soon available on Amazon. LEAVE A COMMENT AND GAIN A CHANCE TO WIN A FIRST AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF ANGEL WITH STEEL WINGS.\nDuring WWII, women became nurses to get into the action. The Army and Navy Nurse Corps recruited 74,000 women throughout the war. Where ever men fought the war, nurses ministered.\nNurses worked close to the front lines. They served under fire in field hospitals and evacuation hospitals, on hospital trains and hospital ships, and as flight nurses on medical transport planes. Their skill contributed to the low mortality rate among American servicemen. Fewer than four percent of soldiers who received medical care in the field died from wounds or disease.\nAfter the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaiian hospitals were overwhelmed with hundreds of casualties. The blood-spattered entrance stairs led to hallways where wounded men lay on the floor awaiting surgery. Nurses faced shortages of instruments, suture material, and sterile supplies. Doctors performing major surgery passed scissors back and forth from one table to another. Doctors and nurses used cleaning rags as face masks and operated without gloves.\nThe Japanese attacked US troops stationed in the Philippines on 8 December, where one hundred nurses served. They bombed planes, barracks, and field shops. The hospital escaped damage, but the large number of casualties overwhelmed the small staff. Japanese forces landed on the main island of Luzon and approached the city of Manila. All the nurses stationed outside Manila reached the city except for two nurses stranded at Camp John Hay, who became prisoners of the Japanese.\nThe Manila nurses evacuated to the island of Corregidor. The Japanese bombed the Hospital at Corregidor, scoring a direct hit on the wards and killing or seriously wounding more than one hundred patients. A nurse remembered the force of the bomb. \"The sergeant pulled me under the desk, but the desk was blown into the air, and he and I with it. I heard myself gasping. My eyes were being gouged out of their sockets, my whole body felt swollen and torn apart by the violent pressure. Then I fell back to the floor, and the desk landed on top of me and bounced around. The sergeant knocked it away from me, and gasping for breath, bruised and aching, sick from swallowing the smoke from the explosive, I dragged myself to my feet.\" An appalling sight met her eyes. Patients blown out of their beds. Bodies and severed limbs hung from tree branches. Although the nurses expected more air attacks, they carried on.\nWith surrender inevitable, as many nurses as possible evacuated to Australia. Sixty-seven nurses became prisoners of war until U.S. troops liberated them in February 1945.\nSixty nurses attached to the 48th Surgical Hospital climbed over the side of a ship off the coast of North Africa and down an iron ladder into small assault boats. They wore helmets and carried full packs. Only their Red Cross arm bands and lack of weapons distinguished them from fighting troops. They waded ashore on D-day of Operation TORCH with the assault troops and huddled behind a sand dune while enemy snipers took potshots at anything that moved. They moved to an abandoned civilian hospital, where they cared for casualties. There was no electricity or running water, and the only medical supplies available were those the nurses brought. The hospital remained under sporadic sniper fire. Doctors operated under flashlights held by nurses. There were not enough beds, wounded soldiers lay on a concrete floor in pools of blood. The only sedatives available were the ones that the nurses carried with them during the landing.\nTwo hundred nurses lost their lives in service to their country. By war's end, nurses received 1,169 medals and citations. Some received the Purple Heart for outstanding performance.\nWhen the war ended, nurses returning to civilian life brought home valuable\nWould you be interested in reading a book about Army Flight Nurses? Leave a comment for a chance to win an autographed copy of ANGEL WITH STEEL WINGS.\nANGEL WITH STEEL WINGS is a World War II romance where Steel Magnolias meet Band of Brothers. While doing her part test flying planes, Mandy McCabe escapes her dead-end life in Hangman’s Hollow, Tennessee as a Woman Air Service Pilot, WASP. Can she escape from her past? Major Harvey Applegate lost his wife to the WASP program, and he’s convinced Yankee Doodle Gals have no place flying in the war effort. He determines to protect the remaining ladies by sending them packing back to the home front. Both Mandy and Harvey experience immediate attraction, which increases Harvey’s desire to send Mandy home to safety. Can a man burdened with memories of death undertake added danger? Will their new love survive the test? One love. Two goals. Someone has to give.\nANNE GREENE delights in writing about alpha heroes who aren’t afraid to fall on their knees in prayer, and about gutsy heroines. She writes both historical and suspense novels. She and her hero husband, Army Special Forces Colonel Larry Greene, have visited twenty-five countries. A visit to Scotland resulted in her award-winning Scottish historicals, Masquerade Marriage and Marriage By Arrangement. Moody Press published her first book, Trail of Tears, an American historical. A Texas Christmas Mystery also won awards. Elk Lake Publishing contracted two series. Her Women of Courage Series spotlights heroic women of World War II. The first book, Angel With Steel Wings, releases May 2015. The second series, Holly Garden, PI, has the first book, Holly Garden, PI, Red Is For Rookie, releasing June 2015. Anne makes her home in McKinney, Texas. Two of her four children live nearby. Her highest hope is that her stories transport the reader to an awesome new world and touch hearts to seek a deeper spiritual relationship with the Lord Jesus. To learn more of Anne, visit her at http://www.AnneGreeneAuthor.com. She writes a novel teaching class on her blog www.anneswritingupdates.blogspot.com", "label": "No"}
{"text": "June 7th, 2017\nFive Tips For Setting Up a Computer Monitor\nCertified ergonomist Michael Hoonhorst shares tips on how to adjust your computer monitor in the video below.\nWhen setting up your monitor, be sure to adjust it accordingly:\n- The height should be at or slightly below eye-level.\n- Place it about an arm’s length away.\n- Center the monitor directly in front you.\n- Adjust the angle to avoid glare.\n- If wearing bifocals, lower the monitor to the work surface and tilt it back.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Movie A-2. Shortening experiment\n2019-12-18T14:23:28Z (GMT) by\nMovie showing the cross-sectional evolution of structures in the brittle-viscous domain. In contrast to the brittle domain, the thrust belt in the brittle-viscous domain is wider and lower. Viscous material is advected along forward thrusts with progressive deformation. Each section represents a 2 mm thick X-ray computed tomography (CT) slice parallel to the shortening direction. Initial width of the model was 27 cm; initial height was 3 cm. Shortening increment between frames is 1 cm. Viscous polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) = dark grey, quartz sand = medium grey, corundum sand = light grey.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The five-point health check for dogs\nRemember to examine all five areas in your dog:\nWeigh your dog regularly, at least once per month. You can also monitor changes in body weight by scoring your dog's body condition using the Waltham® S.H.A.P.E.™ guide.\nIf your dog is slightly overweight, you need to make sure that you account for all sources of calories as part of the daily intake, including treats. Feeding guidelines printed on packages are broad by design, because they cover a wide range of sizes and breeds of dogs. They are an estimate of what the average dog requires based on his body weight. Adjust your dog's daily intake of food according to his body condition (eg. reducing if he is overweight, increasing if he is underweight). You may also want to consider feeding a lower calorie weight management diet. If your dog is moderately to severely overweight, discuss the need for a weight reduction program with your veterinarian. Implement an exercise program for your dog, starting slowly with short activity periods and gradually increasing the exercise time.\nCoat and Skin\nThe coat should feel smooth from head to tail. Part the fur near the head and along the spine to check for flakes, scales or cuts. Check for the signs of fleas -black flakes or specks - at the base of the tail and on the rump and stomach. Dogs with a dull or matted coat may not be receiving all necessary nutrients, or may have a disease condition. Fleas can he treated with dips, shampoos and sprays.\nEyes and Ears\nGently pull down the lower eyelid to check for a pink colour. The whites of the eye should be glossy white with no redness. Look for normal pupil size and responsiveness of the pupil to light. Watch for coloured discharge, which can be a sign of infection.\nEars should appear clean, pink in colour (not bright pink), and free of debris and strong odours. Check for wax, especially dark wax, which may indicate the presence of ear mites or infection. Problems with eyes and ears should be a reason to visit your veterinarian.\nTeeth and Gums\nLift your dog's lips away from his gums, and press a finger firmly over an upper tooth. When taken away, the white colour of the finger imprint on the gum should return to pink. Open the dog's mouth to inspect all his teeth. Beware of tartar build-up, which is yellow to dark brown in colour, and can lead to periodontal disease. This should be removed by a veterinarian. Regular veterinary dental cleaning along with specially designed pet toothbrushes and toothpaste and chew snacks designed to help reduce plaque and tartar build-up.\nCheck for unusual lumps or bumps by placing both hands on top of your dog's head and moving down under the chin. Next, move your hands behind the front legs, under the shoulders, down the back, over the hips, and down the legs. Inspect your dog's claws and footpads for cuts or cracks. Report unusual lumps to a veterinarian, or plaque and tartar accumulation, gingivitis and malodor.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "How does social media affect our lives today? Discuss\nSocial media definitely affects our lives today, don’t you think? Social media consists of websites and applications that enable us to create and share content, and also communicate. Social media itself has positive aspects, for instance online education including the news and informative websites; it also has many negative aspects such as a rise to cyberbullying and a lack of sleep. Study shows that most of these issues are mostly targeted at teenagers, which is also a problem ...view middle of the document...\nAt least nine out of ten teenagers have internet access in the home, six of these students are using the internet for research and information and eight and a half of the ten students are using the internet for communication consisting of Facebook, Skype and many more. Despite the fact that social media can be useful, the negative aspects of social media definitely overshadow the positive.\nFirstly, a lack of sleep has a large impact on the society today, especially on teenagers. Most people do not get enough sleep because they are up all night studying, working or just having fun. On the other hand, going without adequate sleep may result in both short and long term consequences. In the short term, lack of sleep judgment, mood, and ability to learn and retain information and will definitely increase the risk of serious injuries. In the long term, chronicle sleep may lead to a host of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and maybe even early mortality. Study has shown that people who have a stable sleeping pattern are at a high risk of having a number of diseases or health problems.\nSecondly, the internet has had a rise to cyberbullying", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Despite what people may believe, there are really only two worldviews that exist: one with God and one without God. Here are some helpful definitions of terms explaining the difference between the two. Defining words is always entirely helpful and these can really help make it easier to get at truth when you speak with someone who does not share your worldview.\nWorldview – the overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world; a collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group\n<>< THE CREATION WORLDVIEW\nThe consistent biblical creationist is one whose worldview is based on the Bible; this is his or her ultimate standard. As such, the creationist believes that an all-powerful [Mat 19:26], all-knowing [Col 2:3], triune [Isa 45:5; John 8:18] God created the universe in six ordinary days [Exo 20:11] thousands, not billions, of years ago (based on genealogies such as Genesis 5:4-32). Today, God upholds the universe by His sustaining power [Heb 1:3] in a logical and consistent way that we call the “laws of nature” or “laws of science” [Jer 33:25]. The method by which God created the universe is not the same method by which He sustains it; God ended His work of creation by the seventh day [Gen 2:2]. The world was a paradise when it was first created [Gen 1:31; Deu 32:4]. The first man (Adam) was given charge over all creation [Gen 1:28, 2:15]. Adam rebelled against the Lord [Gen 3:6]. As a result, God cursed His creation [Gen 3:14-19], which is why we now have death and suffering in the world [Rom 5:12, 8:21-22]. Since all humans today are descended from Adam [Acts 17:26], we all have a sin nature, and we too rebel against God – disobeying His commandments. Like Adam, we deserve death and eternal separation from God. In Christian theology, this is why God became a man [John 1:1, 14] and died on a cross. Jesus took our place as an act of mercy and has offered forgiveness for all who receive Him as Lord [Rom 10:9-10]. God had created the original animals and plants “after their kind” [Gen 1:11, 21, 25], indicating that there are discrete barriers between basic animal and plant kinds, but that there can be variation within. The animals and plants we observe today are all variations of the original kinds (though some kinds have gone extinct). Natural selection happens … animals and plants can adapt somewhat to their environment. However, the processes involved never increase the information in the DNA and thus never result in a new kind of organism. God once flooded the entire earth in response to man’s wickedness [Gen 5:5-7, 17] but spared a few people in response to Noah’s obedience [Gen 5:9, 18] and preserved them and the animal kinds by an ark [Gen 6:19]. Creationists believe that most of the fossils found on earth today are a result of this global Flood. This is only a very brief summary of the creationist position. For those unfamiliar with the above concepts, I highly recommend The New Answers Book (volume 1 and 2).\nBiblical Creation – the supernatural events, occurring over 6 approximately 24-hour days, described in Genesis 1 and 2, by which God caused the formation of the heaven and earth and everything in them\nCreated Kind (baramin) – the original organisms (and their descendants) created supernaturally by God as described in Genesis 1; these organisms reproduce only their own kind within the limits of preprogrammed information, but with great variation\nCatastrophism – the doctrine that changes in the geologic record are a result of physical processes operating at rates that are dramatically higher than are observed today\nCatastrophic Model of Plate Tectonics – based on rapid movement of the plates associated with Noah’s flood\nOperational (observational) Science – a systematic approach to understanding that uses observable, testable, repeatable and falsifiable experimentation to understand how nature commonly behaves\nOperational Theory – an explanation of a set of facts based on a broad set of repeatable and testable observations that is generally accepted within a group of scientists\nAnthropic Principle – life in our universe requires physical constants, laws and properties that fall within certain narrow ranges; the universe appears designed to support life\n<,>,< THE EVOLUTION WORLDVIEW\nUnfortunately, there is no single “evolution worldview” to summarize. Different evolutionists hold to slightly different worldviews. However, those worldviews all have certain features in common and are all rationally defective, as we will see. Here is a summary of what seems to be the most common position. Evolutionists reject the straightforward record of Genesis. The ultimate standard for an evolutionist varies from person to person. Their ultimate standard is often either naturalism (the belief that nature is all that there is) or empiricism (the idea that all knowledge is gained from observations). As a result, evolutionists believe that the universe is billions of years old. It originated in a big bang – a rapid expansion of space, time and energy from a single infinitesimally small point. Energy cooled and became matter, which condensed into stars and galaxies. Stars made the heavier elements, some of which condensed to become planets. Our solar system in particular was formed about 4.5 billion years ago from a collapsing gas cloud. The stars, galaxies and planets are all the results of natural laws working over vast amounts of time. On earth, certain chemicals came together to form the first replicating cell. This cell reproduced others just like it, but occasionally a mutation (a copying mistake) produced a variation. Most of these variations are not as “fit” to their environment, resulting in the death of the organism, and thus the mutation is not passed on. However, some mutations end up benefiting the organism. Such “enhanced” organisms are more able to survive, and end up passing on the mutation to their offspring. In this way, organisms are said to gradually evolve, resulting in a tremendous variety of life forms we observe today. All life is the result of the laws of nature acting over time (“naturalism”). A god is not necessary for the process, though some evolutionists do believe in God, or atleast a god. According to evolutionists, there has not been a global Flood. Rather, the fossils were supposedly laid down over hundreds of millions of years of gradual processes. Evolutionists tend to hold to the philosophy of uniformitarianism (to varying degrees). This is the assumption that present rates and processes are representative of those that have happened in the past: “the present is the key to the past.” This is only a brief summary of a typical evolutionist’s position.\nEvolution – all life on earth has come about through descent with modification from a single common ancestor\nDarwinism – the Darwinian theory that species originate by descent, with variation, from parent forms, through the natural selection of those individuals best adapted for the reproductive success of their kind\nNeo-darwinism – the theory of evolution as expounded by later students of Charles Darwin, esp. Weismann, holding that natural selection accounts for evolution and denying the inheritance of acquired characters; any modern theory of evolution holding that species evolve by natural selection acting on genetic variation\nPhylogenetic Tree – diagrams that show the alleged evolutionary relationships between organisms\nUniformitarianism – the doctrine that present-day processes acting at similar rates as observed today account for the change evident in the geologic record\nUniformitarian Model of Plate Tectonics – based on the gradual movement of the plates over hundreds of millions of years\nHistorical (origins) Science – interpreting evidence from past events based on a presupposed philosophical point of view\nHistorical Theory – an explanation of past events based on the interpretation of evidence that is available in the present\nHumanism – a belief in mankind as the measure of all things; based on relative truth and morality and rejecting any supernatural authority\nMaterialism – a belief claiming that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all organisms, processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or interactions of matter\nNaturalism – a belief denying that an event or object has a supernatural significance; specifically, the doctrine that scientific laws are adequate to account for all phenomena\nRelativism – relativists believe that truth is “relative” – that it varies from person to person. Relativism includes the idea that there are no absolutes. A self-defeating idea: But the proposition that “there are no absolutes” is itself an absolute proposition. Relativists assert that it is absolutely true that truth is not absolute. This is a self-defeating philosophy. If relativism were absolutely true, it would lead to a consequence that it cannot be absolutely true. So, if it were true, it would be false; therefore it is false.\nEmpiricism – a belief that all knowledge is gained from observations. Some knowledge is gained through observation – this is perfectly consistent with Scripture. God made our senses to reliably probe the universe and so there is nothing wrong with empirical methods. A self-defeating idea: But the philosophy of empiricism goes much further than this. Empiricists believe that all knowledge is acquired by observation. Or to put it another way, observation is the ultimate standard by which all truth claims are tested. And that I do not believe. However, many evolutionists are empiricists. We must eventually ask the empiricist how he knows that “all knowledge is gained through observation.” Clearly this is not something that the empiricist has observed (since knowledge cannot be “seen”). So then how could anyone possibly know that empiricism itself is true, if all things are indeed known by observation? If empiricism is proved in some way other than through observation, then it refutes itself. If the empiricist’s ultimate standard did happen to be true, the empiricist could never actually know that it is true; he could never prove it. And if a person’s ultimate standard is uncertain, then all his other beliefs (which are based on that standard) are called into question. Empiricism destroys the possibility of actually knowing anything.\nSpontaneous Generation – the false belief that life can arise from nonliving matter\n~ APPLIES TO BOTH BIBLICAL CREATION & EVOLUTION\nPresupposition – a belief that is accepted as true and is foundational to one’s worldview\nFaith – belief in things that cannot be directly known or observed\nReligion – a cause, principle or belief system held to with zeal and conviction\nOne of the most helpful and important things you can remember when talking with someone is that both God and human evolution lie outside the realm of science because both are beyond human observation and, therefore, cannot be proved by science.\n- Definitions of the Creation worldview: A world with God\n- Definitions of the evolution worldview: A world without God", "label": "No"}
{"text": "There are total 13 letters in Frontogenesis, Starting with F and ending with S. In Frontogenesis F is 6th, R is 18th, O is 15th, N is 14th, T is 20th, G is 7th, E is 5th, S is 19th, I is 9th letters in Alphabet Series.\nTotal 1162 words created by multiple letters combination of Frontogenesis in English Dictionary.\nFrontogenesis is a scrabble word? Yes (17 Points)\nFrontogenesis has worth 17 Scrabble points. Each letter point as below.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Can Cats Have Eggs?\nEggs are good, eggs are bad. This food is something that humans go back and forth on whether or not they are healthy. Is the same true for cats?\nYes, cats can eat eggs if you know the risks and benefits. Which you can learn in the sections below\nCan cats eat eggs raw?\nAbsolutely not! Just like humans, cats can contract salmonella or E. coli bacteria from consuming raw eggs, just like raw meat.\nSymptoms of possible poisoning from these viruses vary but can include vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. Sometimes, the poisoning can even be fatal.\nIn addition to the dangers of salmonella and E. coli, Catster warns that raw eggs contain a protein called avidin that interferes with the absorption of biotin, the vitamin your cat needs to maintain her healthy skin and shiny coat.\nIs it OK for cats to eat cooked eggs?\nCooking eggs denatures this protein and also provides a dose of biotin.\nBasically, all of the positives of cats eating eggs comes from them having fully cooked eggs.\nCooked eggs can be a great treat to add to your cat’s mealtime routine.\nAre Eggs Good For Cats?\nThe protein in eggs is easy for cats to digest, and eggs are packed with amino acids that help maintain lean muscle.\nWhile anything outside of meat and veggies is not considered “great” for cats, eggs do add some health benefits that most human food does not.\nLike many other treats, such as coconut, eggs are great supplementary item for you cat. However, it should never replace the main component of your cats meal.\nThey need the meat and protein that is found in wet and dry cat food to give them the nutrients they need to survive and thrive.\nEggs alone simply cannot do that.\nVegetarian cats are not ideal situations. Sorry.\nHow Do I Prepare Eggs for My Cat?\nIn my opinion, there are only two ways that eggs can be prepared safely for cats. That is scrambled and hard-boiled.\nNot only do both these methods allow eggs to be cooked thoroughly, but they allow for different textures.\nSome cats may respond well to hard-boiled eggs, and not all at to scrambled eggs. And vice versa.\nEach cat is different, but if you prepare eggs in a traditional scrambled or hard-boiled way, your cat’s safety will be better off.\nCan You Give Your Cats Scrambled Eggs?\nScrambled Eggs are probably one of the safer ways for cats to consume eggs.\nNot only does the prevent Salmonella and E.Coli, mentioned above, it is one of the ways eggs are fully cooked through.\nWith any situation, if you are going to be giving cats scrambled eggs you want to do it in moderation. I know a lot of people start out with small serving of eggs once a week.\nIf their cat enjoys the egg, they will slowly continue to add more each week until it gets to about a whole cooked egg once or twice a week.\nCats are still carnivores, so it is best that the majority of their food comes from meat.\nIf you are feeding your cat eggs for the first time, keep an eye on them for a day or two to see if they have an adverse reactions.\nCan Cats Eat Egg Yolks?\nEgg Yolks are tricky when it comes to our feline friend. Basically it comes to do portions and prepared.\nEgg Yolks are filled with cholesterol and fatty acids. In small doses, it does not harm kittens. However, like humans, in large doses, it can cause heart issues with your cat.\nEgg Yolks also need to be consumed cooked, as mentioned above.\nTherefore, using a whole egg for scrambled eggs, or hard boiled eggs does not harm your kitten. It provides excellent nutrients that cats will benefit from.\nSo no sunny-side up eggs for your little kitty.\nCan Cats Eat Eggshells?\nAccording to PetMD, there is information that shows some health benefits to eggshells for cats. The main health benefit is in the form of calcium.\nEgg Shells can be kept on while hard boiling eggs. You will just want to make sure all of the pieces are safe and edible for cats.\nIn addition, to avoid the potential of salmonella poisoning, make sure ALL of the egg is boiled first.\nFrom there, you can crush them into small pieces (a coffee grinder is usually recommended) before sprinkling in your cat’s food.\nWhen And Why Would Eggs Be Bad Or Unsafe For Cats And Kittens?\nThere are only two situations in which cats and eggs would not be a good idea.\nThe first is in large portions or trying to replace the typical meat of the cat’s diet with eggs.\nCats are natural carnivores and therefore their diet needs to consist of that.\nThe other situation is when cats are allergic to eggs. Cats have allergies just like humans. Sometimes, cats can be allergic to eggs.\nThe first time you give cats eggs, you want to check and make sure your cat doesn’t have any mild allergies to it.\nJust like with babies, you want to watch your fur-baby whenever you introduce a new food\nFinal Verdict: Can Cats Have Eggs?\nEggs are safe for cats! They need to be fully-cooked and given in moderation.\nGive your cats eggs slowly to make sure they not only like it, but don’t have any allergies to them.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "NASA astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson embarked on her third mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in mid-November. Peggy grew up on a farm in Iowa, and was an active 4-H member. In a recent video produced by NASA and shown on PBS American Graduate Day, Peggy talked about the importance of 4-H in her life and today in the lives of millions of youth; see the interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYWk9v0jKYc .\nPeggy has made NASA and space history during her career:\n- With her third launch into space for the Expedition 50/51 ISS mission, Peggy\n- became the oldest woman in space. She celebrated her 57th birthday aboard the ISS.\n- became the first woman to command the ISS twice on April 9, 2017.\n- she seized the record for most spacewalks by a female in March of 2017\n- surpassed Jeff Williams’ record of 534 days, 2 hours and 48 minutes of cumulative time in space. When she returns to Earth, she’ll have spent more than 650 days in space\n- In her first mission, Expedition 5/6 in 2002, she was named NASA’s first Science Officer.\n- In her second mission in 2007-08, she became the first woman to command the ISS for Expedition 16.\n- After returning from Expedition 16, she became the first woman appointed as chief of the NASA Astronaut Office.\n- During her first two missions, Peggy performed six spacewalks, totaling 39 hours and 46 minutes.\nWhile Peggy is in space, NASA and 4-H will release a series of learning activities about how NASA prepares crews to live together in space and how youth can develop these skills for their personal lives and future education and careers. The project will be announced in December 2016 and will become available online in monthly installments on the NASA and NIFA 4-H web sites during January – April 2017.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The consciousness of a crisis of university inclines towards its reformation. In the thinking about its revival it is necessary to take into account the archetypical idea behind university, traditions to date, contemporary conditions and visions of the future. It is also getting indispensable to take into consideration such values that ought to steer the development of university in the framework of global civilization. The tasks of university are as follows: 1) to conduct research in striving for truth in the conditions of autonomy and freedom, as well as responsibility for the present day and the future of man; 2) to educate students, which introduces them in the world of science and life, as well as teaches them to be responsible; 3) to practice public science which is present in debates undertaking to solve vital social problems. The academic community and its elites should defend the conception of university against the dictate of their political and economic counterparts who attempt to impose the idea of an entrepreneurial university which produces a utilitarian knowledge and “human principles”.\nCartography is the study and practice of making maps. Although originally defined for Earth, the term is also a perfect description of the aims of the VIPERS team, whose members include Polish astronomers.\nMeasuring cosmic distances is one of the most important, fascinating and difficult challenges facing astronomers today. The objective is not just to identify the distances between objects in space – such distances are also key to finding out how our Universe is structured and how it evolves. They also evidence the amount of energy emitted by objects and makes it possible to determine their nature.\nIn 2014 the Jagiellonian University celebrated its 650th anniversary. The description of the university’s history on the jubilee website, however, makes no mention of the first female students – even though it was the first Polish university to welcome women.\nWith this paper we try to contribute to the debate on the nature of research intensive universities and the chances to create this type of institution in Poland. Research universities are presented as elite, flagship institutions for educating students mostly at the doctoral level and to produce the bulk of the research output. Examples of world-class research intensive universities from various countries are presented. It is shown that intensified competition among universities exists to prove their performance through global university league tables or ranking exercises and it is discussed whether Poland is at the stage to create at least one such institution playing important role in that competition. We argue that the establishment of a University of the Polish Academy of Sciences could be a solution. This University stands to become a unique research institution in Poland and one of very few establishments of its type in Central and Eastern Europe. The University will conduct scientific research and provide programs of the highest standard, exploiting the research and teaching potential of the PAS institutes as well as the competence and experience of members of the Academy's corporation. It is intended as a higher education institution with a decentralized organizational structure, based on the PAS research institutes. The University of the Polish Academy of Sciences will have a quality-boosting impact on the PAS institutes as well as initiate their consolidation and reorganization in the field of teaching.\nThe essay critically approaches the current state and directions of changes in the university education. We see the critical point in the unconditioned endorsement by the university of the market values of intense competitiveness of global economy and the cult of the pro-market education which is its inevitable result. We would like to argue that although the university must respect economic conditions and limitations, nevertheless we fear that the ongoing process of corporatization of the university with its management strategies such as cutting costs, scanning environments for competitive purposes, re-engineering highly competitive efficiency criteria for the staff will bring about a neglect of the humanist values rooted in intellectual and social sensibility and hence undermine the social mission of the university which, apart from professional skills and research, must cultivate intellectual pluralism by providing space for intelligent conversation, sharing critical views of the present state of things thus fostering social criticism and the spirit of responsible dissent.\nIn the first part of these remarks I recall such examples from the past of the mentioned political agenda that might be a sort of warning for a too far reaching overtaking of higher education institutions by political powers. In the second part, however, I recall contemporary ways and forms of political agenda, which I call “velvet” revolutions and I also see them as threat to fulfill by universities their social missions. The remarks and evaluations formulated by me at the end are certainly not to be considered. These remarks are being treated by me as a voice in the discussion on the issue how much politics might be or has to be in the life of universities, what kind of politics do any good to them and what kind brings more damage.\nAcademic culture is a set of rules (norms and values) regulating the institution of the university. The central component of academic culture is autonomy both in the sense of independence from external interference and the capacity to decide on research, teaching and organization of the university. Autonomy is endangered by the interference in academic culture of other cultural complexes characteristic for modern society: corporate culture, business culture, bureaucratic culture, financial culture, consumer culture. The resulting cultural clash is the reason for current crisis of the university. The defense of autonomy is the ethical and professional duty of scholars.\nThe author of the article is aimed at reconstructing the concept of academic freedom as a base of university existence, regarding both its didactic and research function. The author takes into account various definitions of academic freedom and analyzes areas and dimensions, especially its institutional (university) and individual (professor) level. He reconstructs also controversies which are exposed in discussions on academic freedom and arguments regarding its limitations. He considers the phenomenon of actuarial policy and various forms of academic competition. He puts question: does the concept of academic freedom can be still vivid in the time of growing commercialization of didactits and research functions of contemporary university as well as its growing dependance on economy and politics?\nIn the Act on Revitalization of 9 October 2015, for the first time in Poland, the legal act introduced the necessity to apply the principles of universal design (Article 3 paragraph 2 point 3). The practice of investment processes in crisis areas shows that the requirements set out in the Act are not properly implemented. Regeneration processes require attention to improve the quality of life of residents. The article presents issues related to the implementation of universal design principles during revitalization processes. There is a noticeable lack of interest in this issue despite the fact that it is one of the three tasks set before local governments in the Revitalization Act, after social participation and support for people at risk of exclusion in the area of housing. The reasons for this state should be seen in a small knowledge of the issue, deficiencies in the educational process of designers and poor control on the part of local governments and central authorities. This is due to conservation conditions, which often misinterpret the right to protect cultural heritage. The self-government as its own task should guarantee the possibility of using the positive effects of the revitalization process, in particular the implementation of residents’ rights to an independent and dignifi ed life, which is required by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.\nThe author has presented a short history of the Economic Geography Department of the Cracow University of Economics in the years 1958–2018. The scientific and didactic staff, its basic journalistic achievements and the main didactic activity were presented.\nThe article is an answer to questions concerning values, goals and functions of the University in the era of globalization changes that enforce changes in the area of higher education. The author emphasizes the need for balanced development of science, humanities and social sciences as a condition for preserving research independence, as well as the importance of cooperation, both in research and in the „shaping of autonomous institutionalism” of the University (Roggero). The article provides an analysis of the commercialization process of research results, based on data from Polish and foreign studies, and indicates its various forms and social costs. This is a study of the University's condition in the face of the growing importance of transnational corporations, regulating not only the flow of capital, but also the distribution of scientific prestige and appropriating in a different way the effects of academic work. The metaphor of the university as a enterprise/knowledge factory visualizes the errors in perceiving the role that it should play. It proves that research and teaching is not the production and transmission of knowledge, but the creation and sharing of knowledge. In this dialogical process, the idea of a university understood as a community of educators and taught in pursuit of truth is achieved most fully, not for glory, for making profit or for gaining a competitive advantage.\nThe authors of this paper examine the ancient concepts of translatio, imitatio and aemulatio. The text goes over some problems of the heritage of antiquity and its reception in European culture of the early modern period. These questions were discusssed during the international conference “Heredes et scrutatores. Attitudes towards Antiquity in the Renaissance and in the Early Modern Period”, which was held on 19–20 May 2016 at the University of Warsaw. It celebrated the 200th anniversary of classical studies at this university. The conference seeked to explore the changing attitudes towards the heritage of classical antiquity in post-classical European culture. The scholars participating in the meeting tried to (re)examine the diversity of these attitudes in the period between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Times and to reflect on a number of related problems, among which were the theoretical viewpoints that had been suggested to describe this diversity. One of them, which gave its name to this conference, distinguishes between two general approaches: that of the “users”, concentrated on adapting the classical legacy by means of procedures inherited from the ancient Romans, and that of the “researchers”, which replaced the former procedures with ones typical of scholarly cognition. The participants discussed theoretical issues and concrete cases illustrating the ways that the intellectuals of the Renaissance and Early Modern Times approached the Greek and the Roman legacy. The connections between past and present attitudes towards antiquity have also been be the subject of the debate.\nThis paper examines highly paid academics – or “top earners” – employed across universities in ten European countries based on a large-scale international survey data of the academic profession. It examines the relationships between salaries and academic behaviors and productivity, as well as the predictors of being an academic top earner. While in the Anglo-Saxon countries the university research mission traditionally pays off at an individual level, in Continental Europe it pays off only in combination with administrative and related duties. Seeking future financial rewards through research does not seem to be a viable strategy in Europe – but seeking satisfaction in research through solving research puzzles is also getting difficult, with the growing emphasis on “relevance” and “applicability” of research. Thus both the traditional “investment motivation” and “consumption motivation” for research are ever-harder to be followed, with policy implications. The primary data come from 8,466 usable cases. This paper examines change processes in Western Europe and in Poland (in a European context) and its main reference point is American higher education scholarship; it is, on the theoretical plane, the founder of the conceptual frameworks to study academic salaries, and, in practical terms, the US science systems heavily draws on European scientific talents.\nIn the historical and educational literature, there is no text, which present the history of the academic colony of the University of Cracow in Lviv from its inception in the 17th century to the next transformation at the end of the 18th century. This paper is based on manuscript archival materials collected at the Jagiellonian University, the Archbishop of Lviv, in including consistory files, and also in printed annals, published official magazines of the city of Lviv, printed works of the teaching staff and students of the colony. As a result of many years of collecting source facts, the following was reconstructed: establishment of an academic colony in 1608, directors, some auxiliary teachers, pupils’ case, their activity in the city and the church in Lviv, school building and conditions for teaching, scattered grounds for financing teachers, pupils and building maintenance school. The article is the first part of the school’s history, the archival material owned by the author, after completing the query in the Lviv city archives, allows the author to write its history in the 18th century. This is the third academic colony (Chełmno, Nowy Sącz) presenting by the author.\nFor development of the knowledge-based economy, potential and quality of university education are an important factors to increase a competitiveness of local, regional, national and international scales. To shape the modern economy, the development of university education and studies corresponding with contemporary socio-economic challenges play an important role. As a result, the formation of scientific and academic centres, which are the basic elements of knowledge-based of economy, determines the improvement of the human resources quality and the increase in innovativeness of spatial systems on various scales. The author has discussed the issue of changes in university education in Poland and its role in socio-economic activation of regional systems, and also defined the structure of major studies in regional (voivodship) systems. This paper research has initiated wider investigations which aim will be to answer to what extent the actual university education structure corresponds to contemporary and future socio-economic needs and competences. this level of education in Poland has to face with the growing globalization processes and increasing spatial competitiveness, not only in a regional scale, but also in the national and international ones, and actual reforms of Polish education and science system.\nThis article first surveys the current, somewhat unproductive state of research into potential universals of translation. Then it considers in specific the “first translational response universal” (Malmkjær 2011), suggesting that it may be rooted in the cognitive mechanism of priming. Empirical evidence for this is next sought in the analysis of a set of 34 novice translations of the same short passage from Swedish into Polish, which are shown to exhibit the effects of priming to a considerable extent. Overall, the objective is to illustrate a possible way of investigating postulated translation universals: first identifying a cluster of cognitive mechanisms to motivate the universal, then determining the linguistic structures that are concrete manifestations of such mechanisms in languages meeting in translation. The proposed research procedure thus proceeds from a cognitive process to a detailed language structure, allowing for the examination of phenomena observed in the “third code” on the supra-cultural level.\nThe paper analyzes the changing public-private dynamics in higher education in Poland in 1990-2016 and beyond, focusing on the processes of internal and external de-privatization of the system. De-privatization of higher education – viewed also as its republicization – is caused by declining demographics and may lead to the demise of the largely demand-absorbing private higher education. Poland is shown as moving against the two powerful global trends related to privatization: private sector growth and increasing reliance on cost-sharing. Data related to funding and provision in 1990-2005 (expansion) and 2006 and beyond (contraction) are analyzed in detail, and policy implications of ongoing and expected changes are discussed.\nOn November 2, 2018, an outstanding Polish medievalist Jerzy Lesław Wyrozumski died in Kraków; he was born on March 7, 1930 in Trembowla (now Ukraine). He graduated in 1955 with a degree in history at the Jagiellonian University. He wrote his master's thesis and doctoral dissertation under the supervision of Roman Grodecki. In 1981 he received the title of professor; he was dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and History in the years 1981–1987, and from 1987 to 1990 he was the prorector of the Jagiellonian University. He published over 600 scholarly books, articles and reviews.\nThe article outlines the conceptual assumptions of pedagogy underlying university education, re-defined with regard to the dynamic conditions underlying contemporary culture. The authors concentrate on constitutive educational forms that define the nature of semiosis in education, as well as their exposure and transformation. In connection with this, there is a focus on the concept of “symbolic politics”, which aims to liberalize the practice of pedagogy, freeing it from the dictatorship of a transmission form of education, as well as creating conditions for strengthening discursive relationships and a reflexive discursive attitude. As a result of the implementation of this form of symbolic politics, those involved in education do not promote the prevailing discourse but become agents capable of discursive reflection in action as well as participants in processes of discursive design and creation.\nIn knowledge based economy, which actually reflects the knowledge oriented modern society, career development of its members becomes the key factor, same as investing in career “portfolio”. In the article a career construct is invoked as an individual’s property considering individual career choices, individual career development planning and monitoring strategies. When addressing career related matter, one cannot overlook the issue of subjective meaning given to a career in the context of satisfactory outcome and success achievement experienced by the subject. Cognitively interesting issue addressed by the author are the results of research into evaluation of one’s own chances to succeed from the perspective of university students who are in the transition period from academic education to entering a job market.\nHenri Bergson as well as Gaston Milhaud undertake a radical critique of the conception of radical determinism because they both think that mind is able to act in a free and creative manner. In the article, I examine to what degree their arguments, aimed to prove this autonomy, converge. I inquire whether their endorsement of freedom of the mental acts led the two philosophers to the same conclusions regarding the cognitive extent of the intellect and therefore the parallel description of the status of scientific cognition.\nAccording to the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education and Polish Central Statistical Office the number of students systematically decreases since 2015. This demographic change was a reason to examine students motivation for undertaking their studies in order to improve educational program and to encourage students to peruse higher education. By approaching the subject of “Motivations for Undertaking Special Education Studies in The Opinion of Students at Pedagogical University of Cracow”, the answers were sought to the three following questions: What were the main reasons for choosing studies at Pedagogical University of Cracow? What motivators played a key role for students while selecting field of studies? What student’s personality traits did mainly influence their choice? Research material was collected basing on a self-designed questionnaire. The group of first-year 54 students year were tested, in which 39% didn’t know which specialization they would choose after a one year. The article’s conclusions present key factors motivating students for undertaking Special Education Studies and explain how personality traits influenced their choice.\nThe article presents personal memories of Professor Aleksander Koj’s alumni. Professor Aleksander Koj was a world-class biochemist of significant scientific achievements, a renowned authority in the field of acute-phase response regulation and acute-phase proteins. He was an excellent academic, a true Master, admired and followed by many Polish biochemists. Thrice he served as the Rector of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He navigated the University through a difficult time of political transformation in Poland, modernized the management system of the University and led to the commencement of the construction of the new University campus. He was the co-creator and the first Chairman of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland. He will be remembered as a devoted community worker aiming at strengthening the bond between the Polish community abroad and our homeland, propagating knowledge, promoting the concept of European integration, democracy and tolerance, as well as the collaboration between scientists, artists and men and women of culture. He was wise, righteous, and noble. Many had the honor of calling him their friend, and a great many saw in him a moral authority.\nIn the article the author discusses peculiarities of three areas of psychologists’ professional activity: conducting scientific research, educating new generations of psychologists, and having a private practice. He particularly stresses the significance of empirical testability of theories for correct and ethical assessment practice (according to Evidence-Based Assessment standard) and therapeutic practice (according to Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology standard). The author also explores the cultural immersion of psychological activity.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Wayne County, North Carolina\n|Wayne County, North Carolina|\nWayne County Courthouse in Goldsboro, 1948\nLocation within the U.S. state of North Carolina\nNorth Carolina's location within the U.S.\n|Named for||Anthony Wayne|\n|• Total||557 sq mi (1,443 km2)|\n|• Land||553 sq mi (1,432 km2)|\n|• Water||3.8 sq mi (10 km2), 0.7%|\n|• Density||222/sq mi (86/km2)|\n|Time zone||Eastern: UTC−5/−4|\nWayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 122,623. Its county seat is Goldsboro and it is home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.\nWayne County comprises the Goldsboro, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.\n- 1 History\n- 2 Geography\n- 3 Demographics\n- 4 Communities\n- 5 Economy\n- 6 Politics, law and government\n- 7 Education\n- 8 Hospitals\n- 9 Transportation\n- 10 Media\n- 11 Notable residents\n- 12 See also\n- 13 References\n- 14 External links\nPrior to 1730, Native Americans were the only known occupants of the territory now known as Wayne County. Settlers trickled into the territory, occupying land along the Neuse River. There was no general migration here until after 1750; as populations built up in the coastal areas, some settlers moved west for land.\nWayne County was established during the American Revolutionary War on November 2, 1779 from the western part of Dobbs County. It was named for \"Mad Anthony\" Wayne, a general in the war. The act establishing the County provided that the first court should be held at the home of Josiah Sasser, at which time the justices were to decide on a place for all subsequent courts until a courthouse could be erected. By 1782 the commissioners were named. In 1787 an act was passed establishing Waynesborough on the west side of the Neuse River, on the land of Doctor Andrew Bass. The courthouse was built here.\nWayne County's surface is level to gently rolling uplands with broad bottoms along the rivers and some creeks. Elevations are predominantly 120 to 145 feet above sea level. The largest waterway, the Neuse River, bisects the lower central portion of the county and cuts a deep channel 20 to 40 feet deep as it flows in an eastward direction. Unusual river bluffs occur in the vicinity of Seven Springs. In addition to the Neuse River, the county is drained by the Little River, the Northeast Cape Fear River and numerous creeks.\nWayne County is underlain by unconsolidated beds of sand, clay and gravel. For the most part, these beds were deposited in seawater as the sea advanced and retreated during the geologic development of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. To a much lesser extent, streams deposited layers of sediment which mixed with that deposited on the sea floor.\nThe climate in Wayne County is characterized by warm summers and moderate winters. The average temperature is about 62 degrees. Annual precipitation is about 50 inches of rainfall per year, with the major portion occurring in the late spring and summer.\n- Wilson County - north\n- Greene County - east-northeast\n- Lenoir County - east-southeast\n- Duplin County - south\n- Sampson County - southwest\n- Johnston County - west\n|U.S. Decennial Census|\nAs of the census of 2000, there were 113,329 people, 42,612 households, and 30,254 families residing in the county. The population density was 205 people per square mile (79/km²). There were 47,313 housing units at an average density of 86 per square mile (33/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 61.28% White, 33.02% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.07% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 4.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.\nThere were 42,612 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% were married couples living together, 15.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.\nIn the county, the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.30 males.\nThe median income for a household in the county was $33,942, and the median income for a family was $40,492. Males had a median income of $28,396 versus $21,854 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,010. About 10.20% of families and 13.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.60% of those under age 18 and 15.20% of those age 65 or over.\n- Goldsboro (county seat)\nWayne County's local industries are involved in a range of operations from simple assembly to complex manufacturing processes resulting in products ranging from bread and poultry feed to automobile parts and electric transformers. Substantial technological improvements in recent years involving modernization of plant facilities and the addition of sophisticated manufacturing equipment have resulted in enhanced profitability and productivity for many of the local manufacturing firms.\nThe combination of a mild climate, a freeze-free growing season of about 225 days and a wide range of soil types contribute to a highly productive agricultural area. Total gross farm sales in Wayne County in 2006 was approximately $329,082,138 USD. Field crops, including the primary crops of tobacco, corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat accounted for nearly 12% of the farm income or $38,583,389USD.\nIncome from livestock and poultry production was $236,287,547USD in 2006 and derived primarily from swine operations. Swine production has increased rapidly, making it the single largest source of farm income. In 2006 farm income from swine production was $75,409,690USD or 23% of all farm income. Wayne County ranks 7th in the nation for production of swine.\nSeymour Johnson Air Force Base is home to the 4th Fighter Wing and 916th Air Refueling Wing. The annual civilian and military payroll is over $282 millionUSD. In fiscal year 2006 the economic impact at the base totaled over $460 millionUSD.\nPolitics, law and government\nWayne was historically a typical \"Solid South\" county for the first two thirds of the twentieth century, as conservative white Democrats had passed a new constitution at the turn of the 20th century that disenfranchised most blacks. North Carolina became a virtually one-party state, with whites generally voting for Democratic Party Candidates. In 1928, opposition to Roman Catholic candidate Al Smith resulted in these voters supporting Republican (and Protestant) Herbert Hoover for president.\nFollowing Congressional passage of major civil rights legislation in the mid-1960s, this county's white voters, like most across the South, gradually started to support Republican national candidates and ultimately changed parties, joining the Republicans. But in 1968, they voted for segregationist \"American Independent\" George Wallace. Since 1972, the white majority of Wayne County has carried it for Republican presidential candidates in every election. Since 2008, when President Barack Obama was elected, the Democratic Party has become more competitive and Republican victory margins have declined.\nWayne County is governed by a commissioner-manager system, consisting of seven members elected to four-year terms. One commissioner is elected from each of six single-member districts in the county and one is elected at-large countywide. All seven members serve concurrent four-year terms. The partisan elections for the Board of Commissioners are held in November in even-numbered years. The Board elects a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from among its members annually at the first meeting in December. The Board meets on the first and third Tuesday each month.\nWayne County is a member of the regional Eastern Carolina Council of Governments.\nPublic schools are administered by the Wayne County Public Schools system. The public schools include nine high schools and college preparation schools, nine middle schools, fourteen elementary schools and one special education school. The county is also home to one charter public school and four private schools.\n- Charles B. Aycock High School\n- Eastern Wayne High School\n- Goldsboro High School\n- Rosewood High School\n- Southern Wayne High School\n- Spring Creek High School\n- Wayne Early/Middle College High School\n- Wayne Middle/High Academy\n- Wayne School of Engineering\n- Brogden Middle School\n- Dillard Middle School\n- Eastern Wayne Middle School\n- Grantham Middle School\n- Greenwood Middle School\n- Mount Olive Middle School\n- Norwayne Middle School\n- Rosewood Middle School\n- Spring Creek Middle School\n- Brogden Primary School\n- Carver Elementary School\n- Carver Heights Elementary School\n- Eastern Wayne Elementary School\n- Fremont Stars Elementary School\n- Grantham Elementary School\n- Meadow Lane Elementary School\n- North Drive Elementary School\n- Northeast Elementary School\n- Northwest Elementary School\n- Rosewood Elementary School\n- School Street Early Learning Center\n- Spring Creek Elementary School\n- Tommy's Road Elementary School\nSpecial Education Schools\n- Edgewood Community Developmental School\n- Faith Christian Academy\n- Pathway Christian Academy\n- Wayne Christian School\n- Wayne Country Day School\n- St. Mary Catholic School\n- Wayne Preparatory Academy\n- Wayne Memorial Hospital (North Carolina), a medical facility located in Goldsboro, is the county's second-largest employer.\n- Cherry Hospital is a psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro; it was founded in 1880 as a facility to treat mentally ill African Americans when all public facilities were segregated. A museum depicting its history is part of the hospital campus.\n- O'Berry Neuro-Medical Center is a North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services hospital providing rehabilitative services to the mentally retarded and people with developmental disabilities.\n- Air: Wayne County is served through nearby Kinston Regional Jetport (IATA: ISO, ICAO: KISO) with service to Orlando, Florida. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the closest major airport with service to more than 45 domestic and international destinations. Wayne Executive Jetport is an airport located in Wayne County, but is only used for general aviation.\n- Interstate Highway: Interstate 795 (I-795) links Goldsboro to Interstate 95 near Wilson, NC in Wilson County.\n- Wayne County is not served directly by passenger trains. The closest Amtrak station is located in Selma, NC.\n- Bus: The county is served by Greyhound with a location in Goldsboro.\n- The main highway in Wayne County is US 70, which offers access to the North Carolina coast, the capital city of Raleigh and I-95. The only interstate in Wayne County is I-795, which is a direct connector with I-95 and US 264. US 70 has been designated as Future Interstate 42.\n- Other highways that run through the county include US 13, US 117, and NC 111, NC 222, and NC 581.\n- The Goldsboro News-Argus\n- Goldsboro Daily News\n- The Buzz Around Wayne County\n- Mount Olive Tribune\n- Wayne-Wilson News Leader\n- Ike Atkinson, drug trafficker\n- Charles Brantley Aycock, politician\n- Bob Boyd, golfer\n- Moira Crone, author\n- Ava Gardner, actress\n- Anne Jeffreys, actress\n- Carl Kasell, radio personality\n- Manny Lawson, American football linebacker\n- Jerry Narron, MLB player, coach, manager\n- Tony Schiffman, jeweller\n- John R. Smith, politician\n- Michale Spicer, American football defensive end\n- Greg Warren, American football long snapper\n- James B. Whitfield, lawyer\n- Cadmus M. Wilcox, Confederate general\n- List of North Carolina counties\n- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne County, North Carolina\n- \"State & County QuickFacts\". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2013.\n- \"Find a County\". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.\n- Wayne County Heritage Book Committee (1982). \"The Heritage of Wayne County, North Carolina\". pp. 137, 232, 530.\n- Wayne County Facts Archived 2008-07-24 at the Wayback Machine\n- \"2010 Census Gazetteer Files\". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.\n- \"Population and Housing Unit Estimates\". Retrieved June 9, 2017.\n- \"U.S. Decennial Census\". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.\n- \"Historical Census Browser\". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 20, 2015.\n- Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). \"Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990\". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.\n- \"Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000\" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2015.\n- \"American FactFinder\". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.\n- Wayne County, North Carolina NC, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk\n- Leip, David. \"Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections\". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-17.\n- \"North Carolina Gains Names for Two New Interstate Designations\" (Press release). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of Transportation. May 25, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016.\n- Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering (May 24, 2016). \"Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering\" (PDF) (Report). Washington, DC: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. p. 7. Retrieved May 26, 2016.\n- Wayne County government official website\n- Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base\n- Wayne County Development Alliance", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This year could be the hottest summer yet as the ongoing El Niño phenomenon pushes air temperatures\nabove normal level according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services\nFor this reason, the Department of Health (DOH) is reminding everyone to observe preventive measures\nagainst heat stroke.\nHeat stroke occurs when your body cannot keep up with the high temperature. It is an emergency\nsituation which can result in death if not treated immediately. DOH describes it as the “most severe\nform of heat illness.”\nDehydration increases the risk of heat stroke since the loss of fluid prevents the body from cooling\ndown. For athletes; who perform vigorous exercises, laborers; working outside with too much sun\nexposure as well as elderlies and infants, they should maintain hydration during hot weather.\nThe symptoms of heat exhaustion are: Warm and flushes skin, faintness, dizziness, weakness,\nheadache, high fever of 41°C, rapid heartbeat, convulsion and unconsciousness.\nThese are the treatment for heat stroke:\n1. Move the person to a shady spot or indoors\n2. Have the patient lie down with legs elevated\n3. Let him/her sip cool water\n4. Remove clothing, apply cool water to the skin and fan the person\n5. Apply ice packs to the armpits, wrists, ankles & groin\n6. Most importantly, bring the patient to nearby hospital.\nAs doctors always say, prevention is very important. To avoid this situation, everyone should observe\n1. Limit the amount time spend outdoors\n2. Drink plenty of water\n3. Avoid tea, coffee, soda and alcohol\n4. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and long-sleeved clothing when outdoors\n5. Schedule heavy-duty activities for the beginning or end of the day when it’s cooler.\nHave a safe summer this year!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Researchers from University of Nottingham have developed software that helps predict the risk of blindness and amputation in people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. A free online tool is available and it takes less than a minute to get results.\nPeople with diabetes who are at high risk of blindness and amputation because of their condition could get better preventative treatment thanks to two new risk prediction tools created by University of Nottingham researchers and medical software company Clinrisk Ltd.\nThe tools use existing patient data and will help to personalise care and advice and to target resources at those in greatest need. They are based on information that patients are likely to know, or that is routinely recorded in general practice computer systems. The study is published in The BMJ this week.\nA link to the online version of the tool can be found later in this article.\nPatients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of blindness and amputation. Diabetic eye disease is now the second most common cause of blindness in people of working age in the United Kingdom, while more than 7,000 diabetes related amputations take place annually in England.\nContinue Reading Below ↓↓↓\nDespite the frequency of these complications and their effect on patients, methods of identifying those at greatest risk are lacking.\nProfessor Julia Hippisley-Cox and Professor Carol Coupland at The University of Nottingham set out to develop and validate a new risk prediction algorithm to predict the absolute risk of developing these complications over a 10 year period in men and women with diabetes.\nThe team used anonymised patient data derived from the QResearch database – a not-for-profit partnership between The University of Nottingham and leading healthcare technology provider EMIS. The analysis is based on around 455,000 people with diabetes aged 25-84 years from 763 general practices in England.\nIndividual risk factors that could influence the results, such as ethnicity, smoking, body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol levels were taken into account.\nMathematical models were then used to calculate separate risk equations for the 10 year risk of blindness and amputation.\nData from a further 254 QResearch practices and 357 general practices from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink were used to validate the two models, which performed well, explaining around 41 per cent and 32 per cent of the variation in time to amputation and blindness, respectively in men and 38 per cent and 31 per cent respectively in women.\nThe researchers also developed a web-based calculator so that clinicians can enter their patients’ data, and patients can enter their own data, to determine the 10 year risk of these complications.\nProfessor Hippisley-Cox said: “To our knowledge, these are the first tools for predicting the 10 year risk of both blindness and amputation, two of the complications that most concern patients with diabetes and affect quality of life. We have some study weaknesses, including the lack of formal adjudication of diagnoses and the potential for bias due to missing data. But more accurate individualised information on the risk of complications may help patients to make more informed decisions about the balance of risks and benefits of treatment options reflecting their own values and choices.”\nThe study concludes that, for clinicians and the health service, more accurate methods for stratifying patients according to their absolute risk of complications could enable screening programmes to be tailored to an individual’s level of risk and support the more rational use of scarce resources.\nIn an accompanying editorial in The BMJ, Professor Azeem Majeed and Mariam Molokhia say the new risk prediction models “can help to provide the basis of a more individualised and holistic method of tackling these complications in patients.”\nContinue Reading Below ↓↓↓\nThey point out the need to test the models in actual practice – and to test their impact outside the UK, particularly in countries with the highest prevalence of diabetes.\nHowever, they say the tools “are one example of the value of the data held by the NHS in its electronic medical records and administrative databases.” These data “have great potential to improve NHS clinical care as well as giving patients information to help them make better decisions about their own health.”\nUse the web calculator right now using this link: Calculate the absolute risk of complications among patients with diabetes.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Recently, Melissa Eskue Ousley wrote that one of her writing students insisted that said is dead. She disagrees. And I do too. Here's why:\nThere are a million synonyms for the word “said.” When tagging ordinary speech, you could replace said with stated, reported, or added. For angry speech, you could use hissed, fumed, or sneered. Or for sad speech, you could write cried, sobbed, or groaned. But the fact is crying isn’t speaking, although it can accompany speech. And those who are frightened, happy, or surprised don’t actually speak by quivering, giggling, or marveling.\nBut I also know you don’t want to keep repeating the word said whenever there’s an exchange of dialogue. Well, you don’t have to if you make use of your characters’ distinct personalities. Let their speech patterns reflect their particular level of education, class, temperament, idiosyncrasies, situation, or beliefs. Then you won’t need an attribution tag.\nFor example, in my historical mystery novel THE DEADLIEST HATE, Miriam bat Isaac is conversing with her brother, Binyamin the gladiator, in his cell beneath the arena. One of them says, “Let Albus show you out. My gapped-toothed friend here knows this maze better than anyone.” The situation itself makes it clear that Binyamin is the speaker. He’s the one locked in a cell so no one could show him out. Moreover, Miriam doesn’t know Albus, and even if she did, she’s too refined to ever refer to his gapped teeth.\nStill, even when you do need an attribution tag, I’ll argue that the word said is still preferable. You’ve probably been taught to use the most precise word to depict an event. That is, you’ve been told, “Don’t use the word bird when you can specify a robin.” But the word said is an exception. It’s meant to become invisible as readers focus on the content of the remark while their eyes slide down the page.\nSo how can you show the way the words are spoken? Please, not by attaching an adverb like angrily, sadly, or happily, or worse yet, by adding the word “very” to intensify that adverb. That’s telling, not showing. Show the emotion with an accompanying gesture or description of the speaker’s tone of voice.\nFor example, “You are mean,” Sue said through trembling lips, her index finger stabbing the air with each word. By inserting a bit of action in the form of a gesture, your readers will be able to infer the emotion for themselves. Or, instead of a gesture, describe the speaker’s tone of voice. For example, change “Tom screamed” to “Tom said in a voice that sounded like the shriek of a wounded animal.”\nSo, if you ask me whether the word said is dead, I say, “No, not for me” and recommend that you rely on the individuality of your characters to preclude the need for an attribution tag. And when a tag is necessary, convey the manner in which the remark is spoken by either a gesture or description of the speaker’s tone. That way, you’ll be showing not telling.\nAbout the Author:\nJune Trop and her twin sister Gail wrote their first story, “The Steam Shavel [sic],” when they were six years old growing up in rural New Jersey. They sold it to their brother Everett for two cents.\nNow associate professor emerita at the State University of New York at New Paltz, she devotes her time to writing historical mysteries with a connection to early science. Her heroine, Miriam bat Isaac, is based on the personage of Maria Hebrea, the legendary founder of Western alchemy, who developed the concepts and apparatus alchemists and chemists would use for 1500 years.\nJune lives with her husband Paul Zuckerman in New Paltz, where she is breathlessly recording the story of her plucky heroine’s next life-or-death exploit.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "On View September 27, 2013–February 2, 2014\nAt the Bard Graduate Center, New York, NY\nBy Ann Marguerite Tartsinis, Curator of the Exhibition\nAn American Style: Global Sources for New York Textile and Fashion Design, 1915-1928 examines the efforts of the American Museum of Natural History to educate and inspire New York textile and fashion designers during and after World War I. This remarkable exhibition features rare textiles and garments ranging from a 1920’s hand-batiked caftan-style dress and mass-market hand-blocked silks to Native American and other indigenous dress. Never-before-seen photographs, objects, and design manuals will be on view.\nBeginning in 1915, New York’s American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) embarked upon a mission to inspire and energize the American design industry by giving textile designers and manufacturers unprecedented access to the museum’s ethnographic collections. The movement, which at first was limited in focus, was sparked by the disruption in creative direction from Europe caused by World War I. Drawing upon the imperialistic notion that Euro-American culture could lay special claim to indigenous artifacts from the Americas, AMNH anthropology curators sought to innovate a distinctly “American” design idiom based on the museum’s vast collections of Native American, Mesoamerican, Andean, and South American objects. Paralleling the globalization of national consciousness as the United States entered the war in 1917, the AMNH began to embrace a wider array of non-Western material from a more global selection of cultures, such as Koryak (Siberian) fur coats and West African robes.\nThe central figures in this project were curator of anthropology Clark Wissler (1870–1947), assistant curator of anthropology Herbert J. Spinden (1879–1967), curator of Peruvian art Charles W. Mead (1845–1928), and M. D. C. (Morris De Camp) Crawford (1882–1949), research fellow at the AMNH and Women’s Wear journalist. Naturally, Crawford was a key liaison to manufacturers and designers, but many documents in the museum’s archives suggest that Spinden, Wissler, and Mead were equally instrumental, if not more so, in the museum’s effort to promote a so-called “primitive” design language. These men, dubbed the “fashion staff,” by journalist Elizabeth Miner King in 1917, presented lectures, held classes, published instructive design manuals, and curated temporary exhibitions. They also selected ethnographic objects for inclusion in the study rooms; allowed textile designers unfettered access to specimen storage rooms; and loaned museum artifacts to design houses and department stores. Seeking a toehold in the broader world of clothing design, the AMNH curators took deliberate steps to attract fashion designers and reluctant manufacturers to the museum, which included supplementing the study room collections with a larger variety of specimens that ranged from Nivkhi fish-skin jackets to garments from the Philippines and Javanese textiles. Designers and manufacturers quickly responded.\nIn 1919, after four years of promoting a National design identity based on the ethnographic collections, the AMNH mounted the Exhibition of Industrial Art in Textiles and Costumes. On view for two weeks in November, the show featured a comprehensive display of indigenous artifacts and contemporary designs that was clearly intended to promote the utility and value of the museum to designers and industry. By combining handcrafted and industrial products in a museum display, the AMNH unabashedly sought popular validation while trumpeting the commercial viability of its “American” project.\nDuring the next decade, Stehli Silk Co. and H. R. Mallinson & Co. produced silk prints designs such as “Inca” and “Shoshoni Tribe,” respectively, based on artifacts in the AMNH ethnographic collections. These silk prints trumpeted the movement’s legacy into the late 1920s and championed a style that was at the time described as “intimately and unquestionably our own.”\nAn American Style: Global Sources for New York Textile and Fashion Design, 1915-1928 situates the AMNH’s efforts to engender a distinctly American design aesthetic in the context of the United States’s search for cultural moorings that began with the American Arts and Crafts movement and proliferated through World War I. By examining the disciplinary intersection of early twentieth-century anthropology and American industrial design, as well as the influence of modernist (or American) primitivism, the exhibition presents four major themes: The AMNH’s promotion of “American” sources for design inspiration; global sources and fashion designs; the 1919 Exhibition of Industrial Art; and the legacy of this effort into the 1920s.\nA display of the design manuals written by Mead and Wissler alongside related drawings and textiles will reveal the conceptual underpinnings and educational outreach of the AMNH’s effort. The exhibition will feature loans of Mexican clay stamps and Native American dress, as well as a Koryak fur coat and an Nivkhi fish skin coat from the AMNH. Examples of the movement’s few surviving textiles and garments loaned from the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Museum of American History- Smithsonian Institution, the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, and the Brooklyn Museum will also be on view, including a hand-batiked caftan-shaped dress from the 1920s and hand-blocked silks for the mass market. To evoke the legacy of the movement into the 1920s, silk prints from Stehli Silk Co. Americana series (1925) and the H. R. Mallinson & Co. American Indian series (1928) will also be on display.\nIn lieu of surviving artifacts, the exhibition focuses on an extraordinary cache of negatives from the AMNH Special Collections Archive and related ephemera dating from 1915 to 1928. Archival images feature such designers as Harriet Meserole, Ruth Reeves, and Mariska Karasz modeling ethnographic garments from the museum’s collection about 1916 and also document garments created for the 1919 Exhibition of Industrial Art. To communicate the breadth and varied scope of the exhibition, a digital media display will feature surviving installation photographs found in the Special Collections Archive. The work of notable designers such as Ilonka Karasz and Jessie Franklin Turner, as well as the lesser-known Hazel Burnham Slaughter and Max Meyer, will be represented throughout the exhibition.\nAn American Style: Global Sources for New York Textile and Fashion Design, 1915-1928 is especially significant this year, as New York celebrates the centennial of the 1913 Armory Show— the seminal exhibition trumpeting the formal, non representational mode of rendering form that marked the emergence of modern art in America. And indeed, many of the designers who participated in the AMNH’s activities worked in Greenwich Village, the thriving artistic and cultural epicenter of the avant-garde. The embrace by these designers of a more graphic and less representational aesthetic would be a harbinger of American design in the decades that followed.\nThe exhibition is also relevant to contemporary audiences, since in recent years, prominent fashion designers have capitalized on their exposure to museum collections and a diverse array of sources from around the globe. Indigenous American materials have inspired the ready-to-wear collections of Proenza Schoeler and Rodarte, as well as capsule collections for such brands as Pendleton Woolen Mills and Adidas. One can view these new designs as an indication of the lasting significance of the AMNH’s project to impact and influence designers during the first quarter of the twentieth century.\nDownload a Press Release for the exhibition, with catalogue and full gallery contact information here: American_Style_Press_brochure", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) is an innovative methodology for mobilising communities to completely eliminate open defecation (OD). Communities are facilitated to conduct their own appraisal and analysis of open defecation (OD) and take their own action to become ODF (open defecation free).\nAt the heart of CLTS lies the recognition that merely providing toilets does not guarantee their use, nor result in improved sanitation and hygiene. Earlier approaches to sanitation prescribed high initial standards and offered subsidies as an incentive. But this often led to uneven adoption, problems with long-term sustainability and only partial use. It also created a culture of dependence on subsidies. Open defecation and the cycle of fecal–oral contamination continued to spread disease.\nIn contrast, CLTS focuses on the behavioural change needed to ensure real and sustainable improvements – investing in community mobilisation instead of hardware, and shifting the focus from toilet construction for individual households to the creation of “open defecation-free” villages. By raising awareness that as long as even a minority continues to defecate in the open everyone is at risk of disease, CLTS triggers the community’s desire for change, propels them into action and encourages innovation, mutual support and appropriate local solutions, thus leading to greater ownership and sustainability.\nEast Asia & Pacific Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Local NGO Middle East & North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa\nShare this page on", "label": "No"}
{"text": "What Works and New Will: America Has Made Little Progress 50 Years After the Kerner Commission\nIn February 1968, the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders – known as the Kerner Commission – concluded that America was heading toward “two societies, one black and one white, separate and unequal,” illustrating the country's economic and social division.\nThe report is widely considered one of the most insightful government examinations of the state of race relations in 20th century America.\nFifty years later, in February 2018, the Eisenhower Foundation released its update of the Kerner Commission. This report, Healing Our Divided Society: Investing in America Fifty Years After the Kerner Report, concluded that America has made relatively little progress in reducing poverty, inequality, and racial injustice.\nAs racial tensions continue to increase and more Americans believe the American Dream to be unattainable, what do these finds mean for the next 50 years?\nAlan Curtis, Ph.D.\nPresident and CEO, The Eisenhower Foundation\nCity Club Member", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Dante begins this short book by telling his audience that he has an unpopular truth to share. “No one has attempted to elucidate it,” he says, “on account of its not leading directly to material gain,” but share it he must, because men are made to seek the truth, and he does not want to be accused by later generations of “hiding [his] talent.” So, he argues that the world ought to be ruled by a single absolute monarch, that the Roman Empire ruled the known world by right (which, presumably, is passed to its successor), and whose power is God-given, though not dependant on the Church.\nUnsurprisingly, De Monarchia (or just Monarchy in Cambridge University Press’s edition) had few fans in the Fourteenth Century and has even fewer fans now. As for me, of course, I love it.\nNow, it can be a tough read; Dante structures each of the three parts as a series of syllogisms, and though he does explain some principles of logic as he goes, the writing is dense and requires the reader’s full attention. If you’ve read, say, Aristotle or St. Thomas Aquinas you probably have a good idea of what to expect. He also writes primarily for a Christian audience; though he doesn’t rely on Scripture as much as, say, Sir Robert Filmer, he does make frequent reference to Biblical events, and one of his arguments in the second part, on whether the Romans ruled the world by right, is that they did because Christ gave an explicit approval of Roman authority. He also makes much use of pagan writers like Virgil or Cicero, and he draws from Aristotle about as much as the Bible, so non-Christian readers will still find a lot of material to consider, it just won’t be as convincing as it would to Dante’s intended audience.\nThe first part, on why a universal monarchy is needed, is the most interesting and relevant for modern readers. The second seems like a moot point; whether Rome ruled the known world by right is interesting for fans of that era of history, but who can plausibly claim to be “Roman” now? Even in Dante’s time, the Holy Roman Empire was only “Roman” in a very loose sense. I suppose Moscow is sometimes called the “Third Rome,” but I doubt that Dante would accept an Eastern Orthodox monarchy as a legitimate candidate for his universal empire. The third part considers whether a monarch depends on the papacy for legitimacy, and Dante argues forcefully that it does not, though papal approval can and should lend its support to monarchy.\nProbably De Monarchia‘s main weakness is that it seems very theoretical. Once we accept that the Holy Roman Emperor (or some other suitable “Roman,” I suppose) has the right to rule the world, how do we arrive at that goal? Even Rome did not conquer the entire known world, much less the entirety of the seven continents. I suppose if the United Nations were turned monarchical and halfway effective we might be in the ballpark, but the UN is in no way Roman. Perhaps Dante must be content with the first step of convincing people that this is a goal worth working towards at all.\nIn any case, I’m reluctant to try summarising his arguments or even quoting at length, since his syllogisms are so interdependent that it’s difficult to find a snappy quote that stands apart. Besides, it’s only ninety-four pages, so really, if you have any interest at all in the subject, this is a must-read book.\nOn a final, somewhat tangential note, in my post on the appeal of Mishima Yukio I speculated on why Dante may have included Cato at the gates of Purgatory in the Divine Comedy. My theory was that even though Cato committed suicide, he did so not out of despair but out of zeal for the rule of law. Sure enough, in the second book Dante briefly discusses Cato and says, in part, “in order to set the world afire with love of freedom, [Cato] showed the value of freedom when he preferred to die a free man rather than remain alive without freedom.”", "label": "No"}
{"text": "That part of the sea cost had many submerged rocks and the sea itself particularly rough. Thus shipwrecks happened often. Some of the courageous people of the area would, then, venture into the sea and often they succeeded in saving many lives. So by and by they got more organized and even formed a rescue ‘association’, They put up a lookout post on the cliff overlooking the sea, and all the time someone or other would be on the shore looking for any ship in trouble. Thus they were able to save many and the ‘association’ became well known for the great humanitarian work they were doing. The membership grew as more and more people thought it prestigious to belong to it.\nBut ship wrecks, as you know do not happen every day. So to while away the time usefully and pleasantly, they would organize all kinds of social and recreational activities. To accommodate all the various activities, the humble ‘look out post’ was pull down and proper quarters fitting the prestige of the ‘association’ were also built. Not only, often the poor dying wretches salvaged from the sea dirtied and soiled the posh and immaculate ‘club buildings’. ‘They’ became more a nuisance. By and by these extraneous activities got priority and the original objectives were completely forgotten and given up.\nNaturally it pricked the conscience of some of the genuine members who disassociated themselves and established a separate “lookout post’ as in the first instance and engaged themselves exclusively in rescue and salvage activities. By and by their heroic adventures became well known and the membership increased ………\nThe same story got repeated over and over and now the entire sea coast is dotted with prestigious “country clubs”, but scarcely any rescue mission.\nDriven by the noble sentiments of mercy and compassion, charitable works are begun. The good works they do attract the attention of many who are happy to associate with such noble works. It grows and grows in membership as well as resources, which demands better organizational as well as administrative skills. Slowly paid professional organizers and administrators take over. Volunteers are replaced with employees.\nThe net result is that many, if not most, of the huge “charitable organizations” are very systematically and efficiently organized; and the administration eats away by far the major part of their collections.\nThere is an Indian saying, “Daridryamenthennu arinjavarke patil parakleshamenthennu arijnu koodu,” which in simple in understandable language translates to: “only the poor who have experienced privation understands the crunch of poverty on the poor.” WOE TO THE BIG ONES!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Printable Letter Spin Wheels\nThese letter spin wheels give children practice reading words with a given initial sound. Spinning the wheel will reveal a new word. A picture will display to help children identify the word. Suitable for kindergarten, preschool, prep, grades 1,2 and 3.\nTo make the Letter Sound Spin Wheels:\n1) Cut out both wheels and the ‘window’.\n2) Join them through their centre points using a drawing pin.\nFor best results, laminate both sheets or use cardboard.\nLetter Sound Spin Wheels\nThe fun way to learn letter sounds!\nOnce your child has a strong grasp on letter sounds, the next step is working towards combining individual sounds. CVC words are a great way to practise this skill. For more spin wheels, check out our CVC word wheels.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Standards to Curriculum\nContent Area Standards vs. Curriculum\nThe Nebraska content area standards describe the knowledge and skills that students should learn, but they do not prescribe particular curriculum, lessons, teaching techniques, or activities. Standards describe what students are expected to know and be able to do, while the local curriculum describes how teachers will help students master the standards. A wide variety of instructional resources may be used to meet the state content area standards. Decisions about curriculum and instruction are made locally by individual school districts and classroom teachers. The Nebraska Department of Education does not mandate the curriculum used within a local school.\nFigure 1 (below) provides a model that shows the flow of how learning goals are established through Nebraska content standards and are then addressed through indicators and multiple levels of local curriculum decisions.\nThe top two tiers of this model––standards and indicators––are identified through Nebraska’s collaborative process of bringing educators and experts together from across the state; they provide goals for learning in each content area throughout a students’ K–12 education. At the local level, districts select or develop a curriculum that best meets the expectations of the content standards and indicators, as well as meets the unique needs of students and families in the local community. Curricula is selected at the local level and can vary significantly from school to school. Most curricula include pacing guidance, lesson plans, and instructional resources/materials (e.g. textbooks, etc.) to guide the organization and planning of units and lessons across the school year.\nThe third tier of this model, which encompasses classroom instruction and individual student needs, illustrates the increasingly critical role of teachers. Teachers know best the instructional strategies, approaches, and types of help that will support the particular needs of their students. Guidance and data provided by formative, summative, authentic, and diagnostic assessments help teachers identify gaps in student knowledge and skills. The identification of these learning gaps allows teachers to adapt their lessons and best help students learn the required content.\nThis information, including the references mentioned above, was taken from NDE’s Content Area Standards Reference Guide.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "MBA 731, Problem Set #1\nDue Date: After chapter 4 has been covered.\n1. Suppose that the long-run world demand and supply elasticities of crude oil are -0.906 and 0.515, respectively. The current long-run equilibrium price is $30 per barrel and the equilibrium quantity is 16.88 billion barrels per year.\na. Derive the (linear) long-run demand and supply equations.\nb. Suppose the long-run supply curve you derived above consists of competitive supply plus the quantity ...view middle of the document...\n78 + 0.29p,\nWhat must be OPECʹs level of production in this long-run equilibrium to maintain the price of $30?\n2. Sweet Corn is a product of the Small Farmers Association. Producers in the area are able to switch back and forth between Corn and wheat production depending on market conditions. Similarly, consumers tend to regard Corn and wheat (bread and corn products) as substitutes. As a result, the demand and supply of Sweet Corn are highly sensitive to changes in both Corn and wheat prices.\nDemand and supply functions for Sweet Corns are as follows:\nQD = -1,450 - 25P + 12.5PW + 0.1Y\nQS = -100 + 75P - 25PW - 12.5PL + 10R\nwhere P is the average wholesale price of Sweet Corn ($ per bushel), PW is the average wholesale price of wheat ($ per bushel), Y is income (GDP in $ billions), PL is the average price of unskilled labor ($ per hour), and R is the average annual rainfall (in inches). Both QD and QS are in millions of bushels of Corns.\na. When quantity is expressed as a function of price, what are the Sweet Corn demand and supply curves if PW = $4, Y = $7,500 billion, PL = $8, and R = 20 inches?\nb. Calculate the surplus or shortage of Sweet Corns when P = $1.50, $2, and $2.50.\nc. Calculate the market equilibrium price, output combination.\n3. Given Qd = 150 – 10P, find Q and P at which TR is maximized. Find P and Q at which: Ed >1, P and Ed", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Can you believe it? The 4th of July is almost here! The 4th of July holiday is a time for families to gather together and celebrate spending time with one another. Barbecuing and shooting off fireworks are favorite holiday pastimes. While enjoying this much-needed family time, however, it’s important that we set aside some time to recognize the origins of this national holiday.\nHistory Of The 4th Of July\nThe 4th Of July, officially known as Independence Day, is the day that we celebrate our nation’s official independence as a country. Leading up to The 4th of July, the thirteen colonies that had been established in the New World were fighting desperately to differentiate themselves from Britain. In conjunction with these efforts, the Founding Fathers had been working on the Declaration of Independence for some time. On July 2nd, 1776, they submitted the final draft for approval. On July 4th, the Continental Congress officially approved all of the wording and the document was signed.\nAs with all major movements in our country, the Declaration of Independence was met with some controversy. Some people (the Democratic-Republicans) were adamantly in favor of the Declaration, but others (the Federalists) were not. After the War of 1812, the Federalists party began to dissolve and the people who supported the Declaration began to far outweigh the people who did not.\nDespite this growing popularity and support, it was not until 1870 (nearly one hundred years after the Declaration was signed) that Congress passed a bill officially recognizing Independence Day as a national holiday. (Fun Fact: this same bill also officially recognized several other national holidays, including Christmas.)\nHappy Independence Day!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Since the dawn of personal computers, one premium brand has consistently stayed at the forefront in terms of ease of use, graphics, and other user-friendly features. This brand has been so successful that it almost defined what the personal computer is and can be right out of the box, shaping the expectations of millions of users. Other computers have imitated it, and followed in its wake as the company has gone on to reinvent the transistor radio, the cellphone, and bring Star Trek datapads to reality.\nThe company, of course, is Apple, and the line of PCs are the Macintosh. One thing all Macs have excelled at is security. Rarely have they been targeted by viruses or malware of any kind – unlike their Windows-run rivals, which face a constant onslaught. Win boxes require frequent updates of their operating systems, along with anti-virus programs that should be updated almost every day. Yet, many Mac users update theirs much more infrequently, and many do not bother with any anti-virus protection at all.\nThere have been a few breaches, the most significant several years ago. But why are Macs generally so secure? What is it about them that has kept them largely above the constant struggle that Windows machines endure? There’s no simple answer, but one key factor must be that due to differences in the operating systems, the viruses that can infect Windows PCs cannot infect Macs.\nSo most experts think the low market share is the main reason. Many more people use Windows, so it’s theorized it’s just easier for the bad guys to go after the low-hanging fruit than to craft malware for Apples. However, since Macs cost more than Windows machines and historically are often the machine of choice for creative endeavors, their users tend to be more affluent, which increases their appeal.\nExperts also give credit to the underlying Unix basis of the modern Mac OS. This effectively sandboxes the software, preventing problems in one program spread to others. But these days, few core vulnerabilities are to be found in either operating system. Instead, the bad guys rely on weaknesses in third-party software and on tricking users to do their dirty work by installing it for them.\nSo now, at long last, Macs might be finally targeted by the bad guys – and not just any hackers, but the very same Russian state-associated group called APT 28 (along with many other names) associated with the hack on the DNC. This nasty piece of work, known as Komplex, arrives in a MS Word document file titled “U.S. Allies and Rivals Digest Trump’s Victory – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.” When opened in a Word application configured to allow macros and if the user ignores a warning, it checks to make sure there is no Little Snitch firewall running. Then Komplex executes its tailored package, downloading the payload through a backdoor from a fake Apple site. Though this type of threat is believed responsible for crashing the Ukraine power grid, this malware seems mainly concerned with spying. It can steal passwords, take screenshots, and taking iPhone backups.\nSince this is a targeted attack, most users don’t really have to worry much. But as this may be an opening shot in a wider cyberwar, it would not be a bad idea for Mac users to get into good security habits like their Windows-using compatriots. This is especially important as Apple appears to be overly-confident, leaving a number of weaknesses in OS X security. As with Windows, common attack vectors include Java and Adobe Flash functions in browsers as well as Word macros.\nDoubtless, antivirus and security software should be used for Macs networked or running critical business operations. However, there are no clear answers for typical home users. Here’s what Apple says about Mac security, plus an independent list of 22 simple steps anyone can implement.\nThe bottom line is that while the average Mac user may not be at much risk, all users are collectively in danger. Whatever machine is used, making it more secure makes everyone more secure. After all, we’re all in this together.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "- Bring your collage and materials to school tomorrow to work on in class.\n- Bring any materials you need to work on your Plant I.D. project tomorrow. (You may need some form of technology)\n1.) MATH: Complete p 8-11\n2.) SCIENCE: Continue working on PLANT I.D. Projects\n3.) ART / COLLAGE: Work on Collage. Bring all materials to school tomorrow.\n4.) WORD WORK: Test Friday\n5.) POST A RESPONSE:\n- Watch the two videos posted below and combing information as well as your thinking!\n- Paragraph topic: Orange Shirt Day (THINK ABOUTS - What is it? Why was it created? What do we have it? What happened? etc)\nI can write a paragraph explaining what ORANGE SHIRT DAY is and why it is important to learn about residential schools and the messages this day re-enforces.\n- The paragraph will have information, but will be a personal writing piece as you are adding in why you think it is importnat and what it means to you. (You can use this writing for your Alphabiograohy)\n1.) Paragraph format (intro, body (supporting sentences), and conclusion\n2.) In your body/supporting sentences, use some transition words like - For example, To illustrate, In addition to, etc.\n3.) Include at least 3 supporting details from what you wrote .\n4.) Check for the givens/conventions (spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure).\n5.) Read at least one other paragraph and give your classmate a few things to improve on based on the above criteria.\n6.) Edit/revise your original paragraph based on peer feedback or a self-assessment.\n| || |", "label": "No"}
{"text": "It’s no secret that GMOs are a widely debated topic. Many people oppose them without really knowing what they are, exactly. Others just aren’t sure about something so “unnatural” or how they will affect the planet. I want to discuss the pros and cons of this technology, and some examples of how GMOs are being used to improve agricultural practices and our health.\nWhat are GMOs?\nWhat does GMO stand for? Genetically modified organism. Simply put, a GMO is any product with modified DNA for a specific purpose. Humans have been modifying genes for thousands of years. Selective breeding allows farmers to breed plants with desirable traits to ensure they are getting the best crop. This is a slow and steady process that is often unpredictable. Grafting is another “classic” technique used throughout history.\nYou may have also heard the term gene editing and wondered how it differs from gene modification. Gene editing is a specific way to produce GMOs through targeted, precise gene insertion. An example is CRISPR technology..\nGenetic modification can be used to help farmers avoid pests, save crops from drought or disease, and can even make food more nutritious. Through the use of genetic modification, we may also decrease our dependence on pesticides.\nWhich crops are GM at the grocery store?\nCorn, cotton, and soybeans are the most widely sold GM foods. Most of these products available on the market have been genetically modified. Currently, there are 13 GM crops approved for sale throughout the world. New products are continually being studied.\nDid you know? Insulin was the first GMO product developed for human diabetics in 1977.\n- Squash – disease resistance\n- Soybeans – insect resistance and herbicide tolerance\n- Corn – insect resistance and herbicide tolerance\n- Cotton – insect resistance and herbicide tolerance\n- Papaya – disease resistance\n- Canola – herbicide tolerance\n- Alfalfa – herbicide tolerance\n- Sugar beets – herbicide tolerance\n- Potato – non-browning, decreased bruising, low acrylamide (for health), blight resistance\n- Apples – non-browning\n- Salmon – grow more quickly\n- Eggplant (Bangladesh and India) – insect resistance\n- Pink Pineapple (Costa Rica) – increased carotenoids\nTo label or not to label?\nSome consumers have been arguing for mandatory labeling of GM products for many years. They demand consumer transparency and the right for consumers to choose what foods are right for them. Critics argue that the labels may confuse consumers and promote fear of biotechnology.\nAs of 2018, GM labels will be required on food packaging and you may see them as early as next year (2020). However, manufacturers are not required to list a number of GM ingredients in refined foods if no detectable levels are present. These include corn, soybean, and sugar beets. Companies must complete testing to prove no GM material is present.\nProponents of GM labeling are unhappy with the execution of the rule, stating that consumers will still have to do their own research on what’s really in their food. Knowing which GM foods are available can help when looking at ingredients lists.\n“The Standard defines bioengineered foods as those that contain detectable genetic material that has been modified through certain lab techniques and cannot be created through conventional breeding or found in nature.”\nUSDA Agricultural Marketing Service\nOther countries such as those in the EU, Japan, and Australia already require labeling if a product contains more than 0.9%, 5%, or 1% of GM ingredients, respectively.\nIt can be easy to forget about food insecurity in the US. Most of us don’t depend on agriculture for our livelihood, and we have some of the lowest food costs in the world. We generally don’t have to worry about malnutrition and have our pick of the best-of-the-best organic produce.\nBut, remember, the rest of the world doesn’t necessarily have this luxury. Iron and Vitamin A deficiencies are all too common in developing countries. If these countries follow our lead of rejecting GMOs, they could be missing out on the opportunity to improve the health and livelihood of their citizens.\nAs the world population continues to increase and climate change wreaks havoc, we will have to use science to produce more food with the same amount of resources. Weeds are the biggest concern in terms of reduced yield in farming. Insects infestation can ruin entire fields and jeopardize the well-being of farmers and citizens. Genetic modification is just one tool that can help.\nHow can GMOs help?\nHere are some examples of how genetic modification can benefit our food supply.\nSaving the Hawaiin papaya crop from papaya ringspot virus is one of the best-known stories of GMO success. After initially refusing to adopt the technology, scientists were able to develop the rainbow papaya using viral DNA that acts as a sort of vaccine to the plant. The technology saved the papaya and Hawaii’s farmers.\nDid you know there’s a deadly disease that is essentially decimating the banana crop in Africa? In a continent where livelihood depends primarily on farming, ignoring GMOs can lead to severe consequences. 1/3 of global banana production is from Africa and it is also a staple food in the African diet.\nThe disease, known as Banana\nVitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin most known for its role in developing healthy\nRice is a staple food in much of the world because it is inexpensive. Scientists have been working to develop rice containing beta-carotene, the precursor to Vitamin A, to help those in countries such as the Philippines have access to healthy food. Unfortunately, fear of GMOs has slowed the progress of this crop. Activists have even destroyed test sites of GMO studies of golden rice, hindering research.\nResearch in golden rice is supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and the seeds are freely distributed to farmers.\nDrought resistant maize\nDrought is another issue facing many farmers, not only in developing countries but also in the Western US. Developing crops that could grow with less water could provide much-needed food security.\nCitrus greening is a major concern in the orange crop throughout the world, and especially in the state of Florida. There is potential that GMOs could help save the crop and restore acreage in Florida.\nWhat are the major concerns?\nDespite these success stories, many people remain skeptical about the true benefits of GMOs. They are primarily concerned about potential effects on health and the environment. As more research is conducted, we have a better understanding of the impacts of GMOs.\nSafety. Issues of allergens and DNA transfer concern many when it comes to GM foods. The National Academy of Science, American Medical Association, World Health Organization, and\nOthers also worry about the “unknown” of new proteins transcribed by modified genes. After 20 years of research, the major scientific institutions have concluded that genetic modification is no riskier than traditional methods such as selective breeding.\nEnvironment. Concerns regarding the environment are often more difficult to measure. The impact is difficult to understand and takes more time and study. The biggest concerns in this area include gene transfer to unmodified species, insect and weed resistance, and impacts to biodiversity.\nGM plants have been modified to produce proteins that are toxic to certain pests. This helps to reduce the use of pesticides in the field. Basically, the bugs eat the plant and die. The proteins are very targeted to specific pests to ensure only the harmful insects are affected, unlike pesticides.\nIt is true that reliance on glyphosate as the only herbicide in use has caused some resistance in weeds. This is a concern that will need to be addressed moving forward. Insects may also develop resistance to crops that have been genetically modified.\nFarmer well-being. Many people believe corporations serve to gain through the use of terminator genes in their seed. This would stop farmers from reusing seeds the following year so that they would need to continually purchase seed. However, this technology is not being used today.\nThere is also\nSome may wonder how farmers in poorer countries afford these seeds. However, in less developed countries, the seeds are freely available and distributed to farmers.\nLong Road Ahead\nWhile these concerns are certainly justified, much of the resistance to genetic engineering in food is largely due to mistrust in large biotech companies. Distrust in science and government corporate interests grew because of the lack of communication with the public.\nPerception is a major hurdle facing the future of GMOs. As you saw in the Golden Rice video, destruction of GMO testing sites does happen and it slows progress. Fear, mistrust, and misunderstanding of science contribute to this perception.\nToday, as more people take an interest in the food supply, scientists must work to reverse this path and responsibly report results. Companies must be open and transparent with consumers. This is why I think it’s so important to communicate science and share stories of how GMOs are helping agriculture and people.\nThis post only skims the surface of genetic modification. As with any technology, there are pros and cons that must be considered. Research is continually evolving and we must make changes based on data. This is an important issue to follow in the future.\nThis debate series is fascinating and allows you to cast your vote before and after the debate. Experts on both sides of the argument have a chance to discuss important points.\nWarning! This video is almost 2 hours long. But, if you’re interested and you’ve got the time, I highly recommend! You can also read information on the debate webpage.\nFood Business News. 2018. USDA Announces GMO Labeling Standard. https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/13064-usda-announces-gmo-labeling-standard\nGMO Answers. Current GMO Crops.https://gmoanswers.com/current-gmo-crops\nNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2016. Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects. Washington, DC: The NationalAcademies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/23395\nPurdue University College of Agriculture. The Science of GMOs. https://ag.purdue.edu/GMOs/Pages/The-Science-of-GMOs.aspx\nRonald, Pam. 2015. (Video) The Case for Engineering our Food. TED. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ2TF8-PGQ4\nUSDA Agricultural Marketing Service. BE Labeling and Disclosure. https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/be", "label": "No"}
{"text": "As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, a day of hearts and flowers, chocolate and love, here are some fun facts about your sweet heart.\nThough weighing only 11 ounces on average a healthy heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels each day.\nEarly Egyptians believed that the heart and other major organs had wills of their own and would move around inside the body.\nThe heart of an average man beats approximately 70 times a minute. The average woman has a heart rate of 78 beats per minute.\nEvery day, the heart creates enough energy to drive a truck 20 miles. In a lifetime, that is equivalent to driving to the moon and back.\nFive percent of blood supplies the heart, 15-20% goes to the brain and central nervous system, and 22% goes to the kidneys.\nThe term “heartfelt” originated from Aristotle’s philosophy that the heart collected sensory input from other organs through the blood vessels. It was from those perceptions that thought and emotions arose.\nBlood is actually a tissue. When the body is at rest, it takes only six seconds for the blood to go from the heart to the lungs and back, only 8 seconds for it to go to the brain and back, and only 16 seconds for it to reach the toes and travel all the way back to the heart.\nPhysician Erasistratus of Chios (304-250 B.C.) was the first to discover that the heart functioned as a natural pump.\nFrench physician Rene Laennec (1781-1826) invented the stethoscope when he felt it was inappropriate to place his ear on his large-buxomed female patient’s chest.\nCurrent and former staff members have contributed to our newsletter over the years. Now the articles are available to view here on our blog", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Researchers from the University of Kansas are building a smaller, cheaper and more flexible fiber-laser microscope that could revolutionize biomedical and clinical work.\nCoherent anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy already is a proven and powerful technology for peering into cells to observe lipids, proteins and DNA. But the lasers involved in CARS microscopy are complex and pricey, available only to top research institutions with deep pockets.\nThe KU project, headed by Carey Johnson, professor of chemistry, aims to simplify the tool and make using it faster and more economical. The goal is to bring the technology down in cost, and within reach of medical clinics and biomedical researchers.\n“CARS has been around for a long time, but it’s been developed based on $300,000 laser systems that take up large optical tables,” Johnson said. “It’s not a very usable method of microscopy for everyday clinical use — it requires a very specialized lab and a system that’s not portable.”\nBy contrast, the simplified CARS system that Johnson is developing with Ron Hui, a fiber-optic expert and KU professor of electrical engineering and computer science, is based upon a single fiber laser and could fit inside a shoebox.\n“This laser source would be much smaller, and much less expensive than the kinds of laser sources being used now for this kind of laser microscopy,” said Johnson. “We hope to make it much more accessible.”\nBecause every molecule vibrates at a unique frequency, CARS can identify unique molecules by reading those frequencies with laser beams.\n“We pass two different wavelengths of light straight through the sample, and the CARS process creates a third wavelength, where the strength of that signal depends on the vibrations of the molecule,” Johnson said. “If the difference between frequencies of the two beams that we send into the sample match its vibrational frequency, that amplifies the signal, and we look for that amplification in the output beam.”\nThe collaboration could usher in low-cost CARS microscopy and put the powerful tool in the hands of more clinicians and researchers. “It’s important because we can look at the cells as they are,” said Johnson. “We don’t have to treat them with a dye, or a stain or some kind of label that would make them fluoresce. Currently, one has to go through extra steps to have cells genetically make something that fluoresces. This method avoids that.”\nFunded by $156,000 from the National Institutes of Health, the instrument-making project will take three years and should result in a prototype fiber-optic laser microscope by 2014.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "ADAL Tamara Zgadzaj\nTutor: Thomas Torley\nThis plan will examine three main long term problems affecting people with diabetes:\n• heart and brain\nPeople with diabetes should visit an eye doctor regularly, every year for an eye exam. Eye problems that can occur with diabetes include : cataracts ( a clouding of the lens ), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes ), retinopathy ( eye changes with the retina in the back of the eye ).\nSymtoms of eye problems are : blurred vision, spots or lines in your vision, watery eyes, eye discomfort, and loss of vision.\nDiabetics should check for urine problems at least once a year. Proteins in the urine are a sign of kidney ...view middle of the document...\nThe body loses its ability to control the level of sugar in the blood.Patients with diabetes can be taught how to control their diabetes by controlling what they eat, checking their blood sugar several times a day, and exercising.\nIf not controlled, diabetes can lead to serious complications such as kidney failure,blindness,amputations, and even death. It is easier to prevent diabetes than to treat it.\nPeople can prevent or delay diabetes by; losing excess weight and belly fat if you are overweight, eating healthy, becoming more active, reducing your blood pressure if it is high, lowering your blood sugar level if you have pre-diabetes.\nBy adopting these lifestyle changes, people will lower their risk of developing diabetes and it's serious complications. A prevention plan can help them reduce their risk for diabetes and heart disease, whilst helping them to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.\nPeyrot, M., Rubin, R. R., et al. (2005). Psychosocial problems and barriers to improved diabetes management: results of the Cross‐National Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN) Study. Diabetic medicine, 22(10), 1379-1385.\nConsultation, W. H. O. (1999). Definition, diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus and its complications (Vol. 1). Part.\nAmerican Diabetes Association. \"Nutrition recommendations and principles for people with diabetes mellitus.\" Diabetes care 21.Supplement 1 (1998): S32-S35.\nKumanyika, S., et al. \"Public Health Approaches to the Prevention of Obesity (PHAPO) Working Group of the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF).\" International journal of obesity 26 (2002): 425-436.\nPiette, J. D., & Kerr, E. A. (2006). The impact of comorbid chronic conditions on diabetes care. Diabetes care, 29(3), 725-731.\nZimmet, P., Shaw, J.,et al. (2003). Preventing Type 2 diabetes and the dysmetabolic syndrome in the real world: a realistic view. Diabetic medicine, 20(9), 693-702.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Technology is a way of life for kids. They use it for everything from simple communication with family and friends to entertainment to school-related tasks.\nAnd the numbers prove it. In the course of just one minute, YouTube users upload 48 hours of new video content. Facebook users share over 680,000 pieces of content. More than 2 million Google searches occur. And over 200 million email messages are sent. And did you know teenagers send on average over 3,000 texts every month?\nMany experts believe all that technology is influencing our children’s belief systems and, with it, their behaviors. Their brains are being re-wired to believe that choice is a fundamental right, instead of a privilege. Give them an instruction at home or at school, and they believe they have the right to choose between other options.\nIn addition, computers, videogames, and mobile devices are inhibiting their ability to invest in real relationships with real people.\nAll of which begs the question: How can parents help their child avoid spending too much time online?\nSome parents react by swinging the pendulum in the opposite direction and pulling the plug on technology altogether. That could be an appropriate consequence if the problem grows severe enough, but I wouldn’t recommend that it be the first step. Instead, it’s usually best to help your child develop the ability to manage their own technology use.\nFor example, a great place to start is giving them reasonable time limits.\nWe also want to model proper time management ourselves. It’s hard to convince a child the importance of limiting their time online if the parent doesn’t limit theirs.\nAlso, consider replacing the “bad” with something “good.” In other words, the hours your child no longer spends with technology need to be replaced with a positive alternative, like books, puzzles, or activity outside.\nAnd don’t forget the most powerful thing you can do: be actively engaged in your child’s world. Teach them how to live with balance, and they’ll learn a skill that’ll positively impact their life far beyond their use of technology.\nIf you’re noticing more and more screens lighting up your home, I think you’ll enjoy our discussion our program, “Managing Technology’s Impact on Your Kids.” Today we’re running part two of this helpful broadcast. Our guest is author and founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., Dr. Kathy Koch.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Please watch the video clip below. You need only watch the first 6 minutes.\n[jbox color=”white” title=”Ideas to Ponder…“]\n- How could we build on the human instinct to cooperate and help in a blended classroom?\n- How have we taught children in the past? Reflecting on the performance task teaching – has our teaching been effective in fostering inquiry-based learning and student-centred learning environments?\nPlease post your thoughts in the Lino.It. This activity is # 1. Drag the canvas to find the spot to post comments by…", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Immune checkpoint inhibitors are important medications that boost the immune system’s response against various cancers, but some patients’ cancer cells are unaffected by the drugs or develop resistance during treatment.\nResearchers led by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard recently identified an immune evasion gene that is turned on in some of these cells, and they found that silencing the gene enhanced the cells’ susceptibility to immunotherapy.\nThe gene codes for a protein called TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), a multi-functional enzyme with an established role in coordinating innate immune responses to viruses and other invading pathogens.\nIn a study published in Nature led by senior authors Russell W. Jenkins, MD, Ph.D., an investigator in the Center for Cancer Research at MGH and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Associate Member of the Broad Institute, and Robert T. Manguso, Ph.D., also an investigator in the Center for Cancer Research at MGH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Associate Member of the Broad Institute, found that deleting the TBK1 gene sensitizes tumors to immune attack.\nAlso, in mouse models of cancer, treatment with a pharmacologic inhibitor that blocks the activity of the TBK1 protein overcame tumors’ resistance to immunotherapy, without causing weight loss or other signs of systemic toxicity. This strategy also worked in novel patient-based tumor models, including what are called patient-derived organotypic tumor spheroids, or PDOTS, which are “living biopsies” that contain a patient’s own cancer cells and immune cells.\nMechanistically, the team found that blocking TBK1 augments the response to immunotherapy by sensitizing tumor cells to the effects of immune molecules including tumor necrosis factor and interferon.\n“It’s counterintuitive that TBK1 loss would enhance immunotherapy, because this protein is generally thought to promote inflammation. Turning it off should make a tumor less sensitive to treatment, not more” says Manguso, who also co-leads the Tumor Immunotherapy Discovery Engine project at Broad. “However, we found that turning off TBK1 reprograms tumor cells’ response to immune signals called cytokines, causing them to die. This latter effect turns out to be critical in this context.”\n“Our results demonstrate that targeting TBK1 is a novel and effective strategy to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy,” says Jenkins. “Our work also provides a framework to evaluate other potential immune evasion targets across multiple model systems using a combination of genetic and pharmacologic tools.”\nSun, Y. et al, Targeting TBK1 to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapy, Nature (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-019-0000-0. www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05704-6\nSource: Read Full Article", "label": "No"}
{"text": "About this item\nTeaches the rules of basketball and explains why practice is important when learning a new sport.\nNumber of Pages: 32\nGenre: Juvenile Nonfiction\nSeries Title: Start Smart: Sports\nPublisher: Lerner Pub Group\nAge Range: 4-8 years\nAuthor: Aaron Derr\nStreet Date: January 1, 2017\nItem Number (DPCI): 248-30-8034\nIf the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it. Report incorrect product info.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Some representative images related to biophysics. The first image on the left shows a simulation of DNA translocating through an artificial nanopore, a physical process that suggests a rapid inexpensive way to read out a genome. The second image shows optical manipulation of particular neurons in a rat's brain by the technique of optogenetics. The third image from the left shows an artificial oscillating dynamical system constructed out of interacting genes, which provides insights about gene regulatory networks. The last image shows a kinesin molecule transporting a vesicle along a microtubule highway (from the movie Inner Life of a Cell).\nMany of the most interesting unsolved questions in biology and medicine—such as how did life arise and does life exist elsewhere in the universe, how do biomolecules such as enzymes or membrane channels accomplish their remarkable feats, how does a single zygote \"decide\" through biochemical computations to grow into a human with trillions of cells of different kinds, how does a brain process information and implement behavior, and what is the mechanism of cancer—involve intricate dynamical mechanisms and complicated structure that can often be usefully studied and understood by using ideas and techniques from physics. And conversely, many problems in biology and medicine raise interesting and novel questions for physicists and engineers, such as how does the extraordinary 500-atom-diameter flagellar motor of bacteria work, since it can spin at over 100 rotations per second, reverse instantly, and converts chemical to mechanical energy with an efficiency of over 98%.\nPhysics 174 focuses mainly on current frontiers of biophysics, and should be especially interesting to freshmen and sophomores who like biology and who like the quantitative style of physics. But the course should also be interesting to all Duke students who want to get a sense of what are some current hot scientific frontiers and who would like to hear some outstanding Duke and UNC researchers talk about their biophysics-related research. The guest speakers for this fall semester are:\nThe course assumes only a high-school knowledge of physics, chemistry,\nbiology, and math, although the more you know about these subjects,\nthe more you will get out of the course.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Valgrind tool suite provides a number of debugging and profiling tools that help you make your programs faster and more correct. The most popular of these tools is called Memcheck which can detect many memory-related errors and memory leaks.\nPrepare Your Program\nCompile your program with -g to include debugging information so that Memcheck's error messages include exact line numbers. Using -O0 is also a good idea, if you can tolerate the slowdown. With -O1 line numbers in error messages can be inaccurate, although generally speaking running Memcheck on code compiled at -O1 works fairly well, and the speed improvement compared to running -O0 is quite significant. Use of -O2 and above is not recommended as Memcheck occasionally reports uninitialised-value errors which don't really exist.\nmodule load valgrind\nRunning Serial Programs\nIf you normally run your program like this:\n./myprog arg1 arg2\nUse this command line:\nvalgrind --leak-check=yes ./myprog arg1 arg2\nMemcheck is the default tool. The --leak-check option turns on the detailed memory leak detector.\nYour program will run much slower (eg. 20 to 30 times) than normal, and use a lot more memory. Memcheck will issue messages about memory errors and leaks that it detects.\nRunning Parallel Programs\nIn your batch script, simply 1. load the module; 2. add \"valgrind\" in front of your command. For example, your aprun line will be replaced by the following:\nmodule load valgrind\naprun -n 24 valgrind --leak-check=yes ./myprog arg1 arg2\nWhen using Valgrind to debug your code, you may occasionally encounter error messages of the form:\nvalgrind: Unrecognised instruction at address 0x6b2f2b\naccompanied by your program raising SIGILL and exiting. While this may be bug in your program (which caused it to jump to a non-code location), it may also be an instruction that is not correctly handled by Valgrind. For example, when using the Intel compilers on Edison, you may find this error is raised within the __intel_sse4_strtok() library function, which is in turn using the currently (Nov. 2014) unhandled pcmpistrm SSE4.2 instruction.\nThere are a couple of ways to work around issues related to unrecognized instructions. The simplest is often to make sure that the code you are debugging is compiled with the minimum level of optimization necessary in order to reproduce the bug you are investigating. This is in general good practice, and will avoid the use of more obscure (typically SIMD) instructions which are more likely to be unhandled.\nIf you find that this does not work, you may wish to try a different compiler - this can affect both the nature of the optimizations peformed on your code, as well as the libraries to which your code is linked. In the specific example above with __intel_sse4_strtok, switching to the GNU programming environment and recompiling the code being debugged remedied this situation.\nLink to Outside Documentation\nThis page is based on the \"Valgrind Quick Start Page\". For more information about valgrind, please refer to http://valgrind.org/\nFor questions on using Valgrind at NERSC contact the consultants at firstname.lastname@example.org.\n|Package||Platform||Category||Version||Module||Install Date||Date Made Default|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The CERTT Resource Bank\nThe Collection of Electronic Resources in Translation Technologies (CERTT) is an electronic resource bank containing tutorials, exercises and other useful information designed for students, professors and language professionals who want to make better use of the many translation and terminology tools now available using LinguisTech.\nIndividual translation tools can be more or less appropriate in particular contexts; users may—and often should—make very different technological choices in different situations to meet specific needs. By providing tutorials and exercises that help identify the advantages, and inevitable challenges, of using computer tools in different contexts, CERTT aims to offer students, professors and professionals the opportunity to learn what tools can offer and how to make the best use of them. The ultimate goal: to make teaching, learning and research easier and more productive!\nComputer tools can help translators in analyzing texts for terminological description, specialized translation, discourse analysis and the analysis of translation choices, among other applications. Tools currently covered in CERTT include term banks, terminology managers, term extractors, mono-/bilingual concordancers and corpus analyzers, translation memories, machine translation systems, localization tools and even general office tools.\nCERTT can be used by professors, instructors, teaching assistants and students, as well as by language professionals. It is not centred purely on a single type of translation course or task. Computer tools are typically used in terminology and translation technology courses, as well as in tasks related to these subject areas. However, they can also be integrated into technical and specialized translation, comparitive stylistics, problems in English/French for translators—in most courses offered in translation programs and in most language-related work. The possibilities are endless!\nAs one of its main objectives, CERTT is designed to help professors, students and language professionals discover new tools and learn how to integrate them into their teaching, learning and work methods.\nUpdated November 17, 2011", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Texas is the second largest state, by population and area, in the United States. While you’re waiting for the Galveston to Houston shuttle, learn the history behind some famous Texas sayings.\nWhy the Lone Star State\nTexas was originally a part of Mexico. During its war of independence from Mexico, the flag of the Republic only had one star. Today, Texans are proud of their independent spirit and heritage. They consider the single star to represent their culture. The state flag and seal all contain “Lone Star State.” In 2015, the Texas legislature officially adopted this slogan as Texas’ nickname.\nWhy Six Flags Over Texas\nAmusement parks and shopping malls utilize the slogan “Six Flags Over Texas.” The six flags refer to the six countries that have ruled over Texas during its history: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America. These six flags are flown in a manner prescribed by the Texas Historical Commission. You’ll find the flags on the back of the state seal.\nWhy Remember the Alamo\nDuring the Texas Revolution, a Mexican army killed the Texans who were defending the Alamo. The Mexican general ordered the execution of all the Texan defenders who surrendered. The slogan “Remember the Alamo” honors the bravery of the Texan soldiers in the face of cruelty.\nWhy Don’t Mess With Texas\nIn 1986, the state transportation department started an anti-littering campaign to reduce the amount of trash on Texas highways. This slogan was printed on trash cans. The department has registered the slogan as a trademark. On their website, you can order shirts and hats with the slogan.\nTexans are proud of their culture and their heritage. You will probably hear one of these slogans during your trip. Now you’ll understand the meaning of these slogans.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "We all use calculators, spreadsheets, etc. for doing various kinds of calculations like addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. Now let us consider the operation of multiplication. When we multiply same number we are able to represent it in terms of exponents. For example:\nThus exponents naturally creep into our mathematical notations, because of their short-hand notation and convenience. Now let us consider exponents as an independent operation (like we created multiplication out of repeated addition). Thus:\nFurther we say that:\nNow after handling negative and positive integers we can define for zero:\nHere I am leaving one case, namely which has a very long and controversial history. We will come back to it after some time.\nNow since we know other Number Systems let us try to generalize this exponent notation into what we call exponential function as:\nNow let us consider few examples to understand this function; fix , then:\nBut if we play with base i.e. , it isn’t that much interesting for me, for example, set this is equivalent to\nBut calculators can calculate all these values easily. HOW? They have inbuilt logarithmic tables!!\nNow let us return to our most weird case of generalization:\nWhat is the value of ?\nThis is a very old question and many big-shots have tried to answer this question, and here I try to provide a big-picture of their attempts:\n- Euler argues for since for . The controversy raged throughout the nineteenth century.\n- Cauchy had listed together with other expressions like and in a table of undefined forms.\nBut in book Concrete Mathematics [p.162] authors remarked:\nWe must define for all , if the binomial theorem is to be valid when and . The theorem is too important to be arbitrarily restricted. By contrast, the function is quite unimportant.\nBut Alex Lopez-Ortiz firmly says:\nBut no, no, ten thousand times no! Anybody who wants the binomial theorem to hold for at least one non-negative integer must believe that , for we can plug in and to get 1 on the left and on the right.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Today Andy spoke to us about two Irelands. Andy’s parents immigrated from Ireland, so he sees it from a different point of view than most of the rest of us. The Ireland of parties and celebratory drinking is celebrated on March 17 in America. Historic Ireland is a land struggling to regain its freedom from the British and is celebrated on April 24. This year, April 24 is even more important. Because April 24 is the day of the Easter Uprising, which occurred exactly a century ago, April 24, 1916.\nEngland had subdued Ireland over the course of centuries. The English had managed this partly because they had induced the Pope to give it to them. Things became even more confused after England and Scotland united into one country. Suddenly the border regions which had been in turmoil to everyone’s satisfaction, now was in turmoil to everyone’s distaste. They rounded up many of the families in the region who had been cattle rustling across the border (the border reivers) and forcibly exported them to Ireland. The exported border Scotsmen were predominantly Protestant, and Ireland was predominantly Catholic. Land was taken from the native Irish population and given to the newly arrived Scots families.\nEnglish law superseded Irish law. Irishmen were disenfranchised, not allowed to own property, firearms or a good horse. Old horses to pull carts were fine, apparently. Notably, the Irish were not allowed an education. Although the disputes were over economic equality, economic justice, and good old fashioned real justice, the primary flames starting the trouble was usually over religious differences. The newcomers were Protestant, and the natives were Catholic.\nIn 1649-1650 England sent an army to crush Ireland and crush it they did. The radical Protestant leader of England at the time, Oliver Cromwell, passionately hated Catholics and blamed them for all that was wrong in Europe. The Irish lost all political power in their country, and for the most part all economic power as well as their land was taken from them and given to Protestant Scots or Englishmen.\nIn 1916 England was in the midst of the desperate struggle in Europe we now know as WWI. The Irish decided that they had a chance at a rebellion since the English Army was busy in France. On April 24, 1916 about a thousand fighters rose up and took control of a large bit of central downtown Dublin. But the massive uprising they hoped to inspire did not occur. British forced wiped out the Irish fighters in what we now call the Easter uprising.\nBut it was not all fruitless. A short 6 years later England granted freedom to the Irish in the 3 southern provinces. Today, April 24 is a solemn memorial date in the Irish Nation. St Patrick’s day is the nation’s day to celebrate. Two Irelands, one heritage.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Born in Ireland, Edmund Burke (172997) immediately opposed the French Revolution, warning his countrymen against the dangerous abstractions of the French. He argued the case for tradition, continuity, and gradual reform based on practical experience.\nIt is no wonder therefore, that with these ideas of every thing in their constitution and government at home, either in church or state, as illegitimate and usurped, or at best as a vain mockery, they look abroad with an eager and passionate enthusiasm. Whilst they are possessed by these notions, it is vain to talk to them of the practice of their ancestors, the fundamental laws of their country, the fixed form of a constitution, whose merits are confirmed by the solid test of long experience, and an increasing public strength and national prosperity. They despise experience as the wisdom of unlettered men; and as for the rest, they have wrought under-ground a mine that will blow up at one grand explosion all examples of antiquity, all precedents, charters, and acts of parliament. They have \"the rights of men.\" Against these there can be no prescription; against these no argument is binding: these admit no temperament, and no compromise: any thing withheld from their full demand is so much of fraud and injustice.\nAgainst these rights of men let no government look for security in the length of its continuance, or in the justice and lenity of its administration. The objections of these speculatists, if its forms do not quadrate with their theories, are as valid against such an old and beneficent government as against the most violent tyranny or the greenest usurpation. They are always at issue with governments, not on a question of abuse, but a question of competency and a question of title. I have nothing to say to the clumsy subtilty of their political metaphysics. . . .\nFar am I from denying in theory, full as far is my heart from withholding in practice (if I were of power to give or to withhold) the real rights of men. In denying their false claims of right, I do not mean to injure those which are real, and are such as their pretended rights would totally destroy. If civil society be made for the advantage of man, all the advantages for which it is made become his right. It is an institution of beneficence; and law itself is only beneficence acting by a rule. Men have a right to live by that rule; they have a right to do justice, as between their fellows, whether their fellows are in public function or in ordinary occupation. They have a right to the fruits of their industry and to the means of making their industry fruitful. They have a right to the acquisitions of their parents, to the nourishment and improvement of their offspring, to instruction in life, and to consolation in death. Whatever each man can separately do, without trespassing upon others, he has a right to do for himself; and he has a right to a fair portion of all which society, with all its combinations of skill and force, can do in his favor. In this partnership all men have equal rights, but not to equal things. He that has but five shillings in the partnership has as good a right to it as he that has five hundred pounds has to his larger proportion. But he has not a right to an equal dividend in the product of the joint stock; and as to the share of power, authority, and direction which each individual ought to have in the management of the state, that I must deny to be amongst the direct original rights of man in civil society; for I have in my contemplation the civil social man, and no other. It is a thing to be settled by convention.\nIf civil society be the offspring of convention, that convention must be its law. That convention must limit and modify all the descriptions of constitution which are formed under it. Every sort of legislative, judicial, or executory power are its creatures. They can have no being in any other state of things; and how can any man claim under the conventions of civil society rights which do not so much as suppose its existencerights which are absolutely repugnant to it? One of the first motives to civil society, and which becomes one of its fundamental rules, is that no man should be judge in his own cause. By this each person has at once divested himself of the first fundamental right of uncovenanted man, that is, to judge for himself and to assert his own cause. He abdicates all right to be his own governor. He inclusively, in a great measure, abandons the right of self-defense, the first law of nature. Men cannot enjoy the rights of an uncivil and of a civil state together. That he may obtain justice, he gives up his right of determining what it is in points the most essential to him. That he may secure some liberty, he makes a surrender in trust of the whole of it.\nGovernment is not made in virtue of natural rights, which may and do exist in total independence of it, and exist in much greater clearness and in a much greater degree of abstract perfection; but their abstract perfection is their practical defect. By having a right to everything they want everything. Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should be provided for by this wisdom. Among these wants is to be reckoned the want, out of civil society, of a sufficient restraint upon their passions. Society requires not only that the passions of individuals should be subjected, but that even in the mass and body, as well as in the individuals, the inclinations of men should frequently be thwarted, their will controlled, and their passions brought into subjection. This can only be done by a power out of themselves, and not, in the exercise of its function, subject to that will and to those passions which it is its office to bridle and subdue. In this sense the restraints on men, as well as their liberties, are to be reckoned among their rights. But as the liberties and the restrictions vary with times and circumstances and admit to infinite modifications, they cannot be settled upon any abstract rule; and nothing is so foolish as to discuss them upon that principle.\nThe moment you abate anything from the full rights of men, each to govern himself, and suffer any artificial, positive limitation upon those rights, from that moment the whole organization of government becomes a consideration of convenience. This it is which makes the constitution of a state and the due distribution of its powers a matter of the most delicate and complicated skill. It requires a deep knowledge of human nature and human necessities, and of the things which facilitate or obstruct the various ends which are to be pursued by the mechanism of civil institutions. The state is to have recruits to its strength, and remedies to its distempers. What is the use of discussing a man's abstract right to food or medicine? The question is upon the method of procuring and administering them. In that deliberation I shall always advise to call in the aid of the farmer and the physician rather than the professor of metaphysics.\nThe science of constructing a commonwealth, or renovating it, or reforming it, is, like every other experimental science, not to be taught a priori. Nor is it a short experience that can instruct us in that practical science, because the real effects of moral causes are not always immediate . . . .\nThe nature of man is intricate; the objects of society are of the greatest possible complexity; and, therefore, no simple disposition or direction of power can be suitable either to man's nature or to the quality of his affairs. When I hear the simplicity of contrivance aimed at and boasted of in any new political constitutions, I am at no loss to decide that the artificers are grossly ignorant of their trade or totally negligent of their duty. . . .\nThe rights of men are in a sort of middle, incapable of definition, but not impossible to be discerned. . . .\nBut now all is to be changed. All the pleasing illusions which made power gentle and obedience liberal, which harmonized the different shades of life, and which, by a bland assimilation, incorporated into politics the sentiments which beautify and soften private society, are to be dissolved by this new conquering empire of light and reason. All the decent drapery of life is to be rudely torn off. All the super-added ideas, furnished from the wardrobe of a moral imagination, which the heart owns and the understanding ratifies as necessary to cover the defects of our naked, shivering nature, and to raise it to dignity in our own estimation, are to be exploded as a ridiculous, absurd, and antiquated fashion. . . .\nBut power, of some kind or other, will survive the shock in which manners and opinions perish; and it will find other and worse means for its support. The usurpation which, in order to subvert ancient institutions, has destroyed ancient principles will hold power by arts similar to those by which it has acquired it. When the old feudal and chivalrous spirit of fealty, which, by freeing kings from fear, freed both kings and subjects from the precautions of tyranny, shall be extinct in the minds of men, plots and assassinations will be anticipated by preventive murder and preventive confiscation, and that long roll of grim and bloody maxims which form the political code of all power not standing on its own honor and the honor of those who are to obey it. Kings will be tyrants from policy when subjects are rebels from principle. . . .\nWe are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld. Nothing is more certain than that our manners, our civilization, and all the good things which are connected with manners and with civilization have, in this European world of ours, depended for ages upon two principles and were, indeed, the result of both combined: I mean the spirit of a gentleman and the spirit of religion. The nobility and the clergy, the one by profession, the other by patronage, kept learning in existence, even in the midst of arms and confusions, and whilst governments were rather in their causes than formed. Learning paid back what it received to nobility and to priesthood, and paid it with usury, by enlarging their ideas and by furnishing their minds. Happy if they had all continued to know their indissoluble union and their proper place! Happy if learning, not debauched by ambition, had been satisfied to continue the instructor, and not aspired to be the master! Along with its natural protectors and guardians, learning will be cast into the mire and trodden down under the hoofs of a swinish multitude.\nSee the fate of Bailly and Condorcet, supposed to be here particularly alluded to. Compare the circumstances of the trial and execution of the former with this prediction. . . .\nI wish you may not be going fast, and by the shortest cut, to that horrible and disgustful situation. Already there appears a poverty of conception, a coarseness, and a vulgarity in all the proceedings of the Assembly and of all their instructors. Their liberty is not liberal. Their science is presumptuous ignorance. Their humanity is savage and brutal.\nSource: Edmund Burke, The Works of Edmund Burke, 3 vols. (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1860), 1:48183, 48891.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Do you think you and your family apply sunscreen at the appropriate times and in the appropriate amount? If you think you do, you might want to rethink your answer and make sure you have all of the facts. According to a recent survey commissioned by NO-AD of moms with children 18 or under, correct use of sunscreen isn’t as common as you would think.\nThe survey found that nearly two in 10 moms (17%) were unaware that, after their initial slathering of sunscreen, they needed to reapply after extended exposure. The survey also revealed that fewer than half of moms (48%) know the correct amount of sunscreen they need to apply to the face and body while at the pool, lake, or beach. More than half of moms surveyed (54%) thought that the proper time to apply sunscreen is as soon as they start feeling their skin burning (which is NOT the proper time, in case you were wondering). And nearly 2 in 10 (17%) confessed that their reason for not reapplying sunscreen was that they wanted a tan — this, despite widespread warnings about the dangers of skin cancer from unprotected exposure.\nSo what are the correct answers to those questions? Well to start with, apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes BEFORE going out in the sun and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. How much should you use? A golf ball-sized amount (1 oz.), and that’s for every time you apply or reapply sunscreen. You should also use broad-spectrum, at least SPF 30 and water-resistant to help protect from UVA and UVB rays. And if you use a spray-on sunscreens it MUST be rubbed into the skin to be effective.\nWith all that said, why should we care? Quite simply because sun’s UV rays can cause melanoma skin cancer. Think that it’s not very likely that YOU would get it? Listen to these sobering stats from The American Academy of Dermatology.\n- On average, 1 person dies from melanoma every hour.\n- 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.\n- Research shows women are 9 times more likely than men to notice melanoma on others.\n- Nearly 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each day.\n- The five-year survival rate for melanoma when detected and treated in its early stages is 98%.\nMay is Melanoma Awareness Month and a good time to start prioritizing your skin and body health. I don’t know about you, but I’m sure going to do my best to make sure my family is protected through the appropriate use of sunscreen this summer.\nFor More Information:\nClick here to visit the NO-AD website.\nClick here to Like NO-AD on Facebook.\nClick here to Follow NO-AD on Twitter.\nClick here to Follow NO-AD on Instagram.\nClick here to Follow NO-AD on Youtube.\nClick here to Follow NO-AD on Pinterest.\nDisclaimer: I have teamed up with NO-AD in support of this campaign. We received compensation for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Boilermakers made boilers and were also general metal workers.\nSteam engines were used to power many machines, trains and ships in the 19th Century. A boiler was an essential part of a steam engine as it was used to heat water to create steam. Boilers were made of plates of metal or tubes that were cut, bent and shaped by the Boilermakers.\nBoilermakers also worked as general metal workers rolling, shearing, welding, riveting and making metal structures and machines. They built steam trains, constructed metal bridges and built iron and steel ships.\nFor information about boilermakers' unions, click here\nSources for family history in our collection\nAmalgamated Society of Boilermakers, Blacksmiths, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers\nThe following information can be found in annual reports\n|New members||Name and registration number||1872-1873, 1875-1983|\n|Members expelled, black listed and in arrears||Name and registration number||1872-1873, 1975-1983|\n|Deceased members and members' wives||Name, age and cause of death||1872-1973, 1976-1983|\n|Accident benefit||Name, registration number and monies received||1872-1975|\n|Superannuation benefit||Name, registration number and monies received||1872-1875, 1880-1973|\n|Other benefits including sick pay||Name, registration number and monies received||1872-1875, 1880-1882, 1885, 1887-1917|\n|Branch Secretaries||Names and addresses||1872-1873, 1875-1983|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Impact of mobile technology\nAs every child has the right to an education and to develop to the fullest extent, mobile devices provide an ideal platform for educational content and support. Mobile operators, can support organisations to disseminate online content that meets the learning and educational needs of children of all ages. They can also promote the use of ICT in education and help to bridge the digital divide by using e-learning to create new opportunities for children.\nIn addition, mobile technology can support education professionals by enabling them to connect to new tools and online networks so they can improve their teaching outcomes. Working with education partners, the mobile industry can also enable mobile money services to facilitate the payment of school fees and teachers’ salaries.\nArticle 28, CRC: Right to education\nArticle 29, CRC: Goals of education", "label": "No"}
{"text": "“GOD IS NOT YET DEAD”\nThe pervasive presence and usages of religion in all the spheres of contemporary social life.\nArguments for and against the existence of God have been proposed by philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others for thousands of years. In philosophical terms, such arguments involve primarily the disciplines of epistemology (the nature and scope of knowledge) and ontology (study of the nature of being, existence, or reality) and also the theory of value, since concepts of perfection are connected to notions of God. A wide variety of arguments exist which can be categorized as metaphysical, logical, empirical, or subjective. Does God exist? Is there a ...view middle of the document...\nAtheists maintain that arguments for the existence of God provide insufficient reason to believe. Additionally, some contend that it is possible to affirmatively disprove the existence of God, or of certain characteristics traditionally attributed to God such as perfection.\nFideists acknowledge that belief in the existence of God may not be amenable to demonstration or refutation, but rests on faith alone. The Catholic Church maintains that knowledge of the existence of God is available in the \"natural light of human reason\" alone. Other religions, such as Buddhism, do not concern themselves with the existence of gods at all.\nGOD IS NOT YET DEAD\nRELIGION:Religion is often defined as a set of beliefs that explain the world and the universe; however, for individuals, religion and spirituality are more than just a way of understanding the world. There are many names for God, and different names are attached to different cultural ideas about who God is and what attributes he possesses.\nORIGIN OF RELIGION:\nReligion is derived from the Latin religiō, the ultimate origins of which are obscure which means- respect for what is sacred, reverence for the gods, obligation, the bond between man and the gods.\nIn Classical theism, God is characterized as the metaphysically ultimate being (the first, timeless, absolutely simple, and sovereign being, who is devoid of any anthropomorphic qualities), in distinction to other conceptions such as Theistic Personalism, Open Theism, and Process Theism. Despite extensive writing on the nature of God, these classical theists did not believe that God could be defined. They believed that it would contradict the transcendent nature of God for mere humans to define him. Robert Barron explains by analogy that it seems impossible for a two dimensional object to conceive of three dimensional humans. By contrast, much of Eastern religious thought (chiefly pantheism) posits God as a force contained in every imaginable phenomenon. For example, Baruch Spinoza and his followers use the term God in a particular philosophical sense to mean the essential substance/principles of nature.\nIn modern Western societies, the concept of God typically entails a monotheistic, supreme, ultimate, and personal being, as found in the Islamic, Christian and Hebrew traditions. In monotheisms outside the Abrahamic traditions, the existence of God is discussed in similar terms.\nIn the Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism, reality is ultimately seen as a single, qualityless, changeless nirguna Brahman. Advaitin philosophy introduces the concept of saguna Brahman or Ishvara as a way of talking about Brahman to people. Ishvara, in turn, is ascribed such qualities as omniscience, omnipotence, and benevolence.\nThe Elements of Religion:A conventional social scientific view understands religion as a group's collective beliefs and rituals relating to the supernatural.\nReligious Symbols:Religious symbols from the top nine organized faiths of...", "label": "No"}
{"text": "VUME – impacting society with inclusive presentations\nMetadataShow full item record\n- Design \nInformation and communication technology has revolutionised the traditional systems of knowledge sharing. Today, hundreds of digital presentations are made every day in conferences and events as well as by various organisations and educational institutions. However, the accessibility aspects of those presentations have hardly been given any consideration. According to the World Health Organisation more than one billion or 1 in every 5 people on this planet lives with some form of disability and 70 percent of those disabilities are invisible. When conducting presentations it is hard to know who in your audience might have a disability.This diploma project investigates the current challenges faced by both presenters and participants and to solve the current communication and engagement challenges of digital presentations for participants with situational limitations and permanent disabilities. The project aims to deliver an interactive, mobile accessible and web based product to provide an experience that will help improve underserved audience’s interaction and ability to consume content in multiple relevant modalities where they were not able to properly consume in the past. Also to achieve increased interactivity between the presenter and the audience using the presenter and attendee product.The development process is based upon iterative loop strategy where stakeholders were involved from the very early stage of concept development and to make sure to design and develop features in close collaboration with them.The project goal is to globally impact the way knowledge is shared through digital presentations and the vision is to make this knowledge inclusive and accessible for all.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Have you ever noticed how closely related are the words “thinking” and “thanking?” The mind is one of Nature’s loveliest creations. I remember reading somewhere that just as a meadow gives birth to wild flowers, so the mind generates thoughts and ideas. This is its nature, and it does so beautifully and without effort. It is a delight to walk along a beach, thinking, musing, imagining–all functions of the mind. I love Wordsworth’s allusion to “the inward eye, which is the bliss of solitude.” It has become fashionable, however, in some “spiritual” circles to denigrate the mind. The “left brain” is often seen as the source of all of our problems, and if we could just turn the darned thing off, life would flow more smoothly. Perhaps, however, there are perspectives in which sometimes minding our minds, and at other times not minding our minds, could make life immeasurably richer.\nWe use “to mind” in many ways, but in this series of essays, I would like to think about four of them: Tonight, I am going to mind the kids. Mind the gap. Mind your Mother!! I mind it when the guy at the next table is smoking.\nThese meanings suggest that we put the mind to work when we care about something, ranging from nurturing love to dependent attachment; when we sense danger, ranging from reasonable attention to paralyzing terror; when we are in the sway of authority, ranging from suggestions to harsh commands; and when something irritates us–ranging from mild discomfort to severe aversion. The mind itself is often the object of each of these senses of “minding:” It, too, can be irritating, or needing care, or issuing orders, or warning of danger. As I “think” about it, it seems to me that in most of the gentler meanings of “to mind” there are ways to mind the mind that are positive and helpful. As we get to the other end of the spectrum, however, the mind can become a tyrant that inhibits the creation of an artful life. During the next few days, I am going to write a series of essays on these various meanings of minding the mind.\n1. Minding the kids: caring for the mind. I can think of two ways in which it is important to care for the mind. The first is obvious: use it or lose it. In my mid-seventies, I am still devoting significant time to learning languages. I just love this. Speaking a person’s language is a key to opening the hearts of oneself and others. It keeps my mind agile and attentive, and my heart filled with joy. This connection between the heart and the mind, between mental exercise and joyful engagement, is the key to caring for the mind. We all learned in school that force-feeding the mind is counter productive, to put it mildly. Plato, in fact, was against compulsory education of any kind and at any stage of life. “For the free spirit” he said, “there should be no element of slavery in learning, for forced learning takes no hold in the mind.” I will write more about healing the gap between mind and heart in the next essay in this series.\nThere are other ways to care for the mind. It helps to turn off the TV and read a decent book once in a while. Even planning a trip (how to get from Madrid to Seville to Malaga to Nerja) is invigorating mental exercise, with a great pay-off. For many people, meditation in one form or another has become a powerful gentling of the mind’s anxieties. And of course, writing a blog, and reading the inspiring thoughts of fellow bloggers, nurtures the mind’s vitality.\nThe second way we care for the mind is suggested by Thich Nhat Hahn. “Be careful,” he says, “about what you invite into the living room of your minds.” Just as with my children, I need to have a “parental filter” on my own mind. What do I read, what do I watch, what fantasies do i entertain, and what is the quality of my conversations? Am I feeding my prejudices,or opening my mind to more ample vistas? Am I paralyzing my mind with fear, or learning to create positive frames for this challenging world in which I find myself? Our minds, like our children, call for tender nurturing and healthy nutrition, and perhaps some discipline, in order to grow toward their richest possibilities.\nOn the negative side, we can become obsessed with the mind, and live entirely within its narrow confines. G. K. Chesterton once observed that modern people have huge heads and tiny chests, like the Grinch, whose heart was two sizes too small. Just as a parent can become overly protective of his children, so we can attempt to insulate the mind from ideas that upset our cherished opinions. It is tempting to protect the mind by building a wall around it, turning it into Plato’s cave. As Robert Frost advised, however, before I build a wall, I want to know what I am walling out and what I am walling in.\nDogen Zenji, the founder of Soto Zen, was fond of urging his students to “great faith and great doubt.” I think the trick is to honor the truth that you have crafted over a lifetime of learning, whether through reading, thinking, discussing, or even cultural conditioning–and at the same time to realize that the entire content of the mind is partial and tentative. What I think I know is always open to question and further refinement, often expansion, and sometimes outright rejection. This is what Socrates meant when he said he knew nothing true and beautiful, and that this not-knowing is the essence of wisdom. My ideas, no matter how beautiful and considered they may be, must always be open to doubt. The mind’s greatest enemies can be its cherished answers that close off further thought. It’s greatest friends are its questions. Thus, a mind lovingly cared for is one filled with wonder.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Cyber Security firm Avast said there was around 75,000 cases of the ransomware attack. It is famous with the name WannaCry and variations of it. It is spreading around the globe very quickly. There are reports of virus attacks in 99 nations, including Russia and China.\nMoreover, Computer viruses are little software that spread from one PC to another and corrupt the PC operation. A computer infection may erase information from your PC. It can utilize your email program to spread itself to different PCs, or even eradicate everything on your hard disk. In any case, these viruses save as attachments of amusing pictures, welcoming cards, or sound and video records. In fact, they are covering up in unlawful programming or different files you may download. There might be different sorts of PC viruses. Ransomware is one of them.\nWhat Is Ransomware Attack?\nRansomware prevents you from utilizing your PC. It holds your PC or records for ransom. A few variants of ransomware are called “FBI Moneypak” or the “FBI virus” since they utilize the FBI’s logos.\nWhat Ransomware Can Do?\n- Prevent you from getting access to Windows.\n- Encrypt files so you can’t utilize them.\n- Stop certain applications from running (like your web program).\nThey will request that you do something to access your PC or documents. We have seen them:\n- Demand you pay cash.\n- Make you finish surveys.\nCryptowall 4.0 Virus:\nCryptoWall 4.0 uses latest technology to encode essential documents. It makes a request to pay the ransome in return for the uncommon decoding key. If you would prefer not to lose your cash, you should not pay it. As there are a huge number of individuals who lost everything after sending their cash to programmers. Also, this new form of CryptoWall can barely identify by anti-virus programs. It can even avoid detection by the second generation endeavor firewall solutions.\nIt is one of the more offensive sorts of malware that you can run over. It can truly get the anxiety levels rising if you have been sufficiently unfortunate to have succumbed to it. Likewise with so many of alternate sorts of malware, the sign is in the name with regards to seeing exactly what it is that email@example.com ransom virus can do. If you have been attacked, the program will steal your records and projects and hold them to ransom. It does this by assaulting your operating system and after that encrypting the information on your PC so that everything is rendered out of reach.\n.ccc record virus:\nCCC stands for Catalyst Control Center. It’s a piece of your ATI video card driver bundle. To be more particular, it’s a piece of the utilities packaged alongside the drivers, and includes highlights like modifying your display, or setting hotkeys for various display profiles. As long as the ccc.exe utility is introduced into your Program Files\\ATI Technology catalog, it’s a genuine procedure that can be allowed to sit unbothered.\nCrypt0L0cker is a Trojan ransomware program. It focuses on all targets of Windows including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. This attack is striking because of how it encrypts the client’s records. Moreover, It utilizes AES-265 and RSA encryption technique – keeping in mind the end goal to guarantee that the influenced client must choose the option to buy the private key. When Crypt0L0cker ransomware is first introduced on your PC it will make an irregular named executable in the %AppData% or %LocalAppData% directory. Furthermore, This executable will be launched and start to scan all the drive letters on your PC for data documents to encrypt.\nWanna Cry or Wanna Decryptor is an extraordinary ransomeware program that bolts all information on a PC and leaves the client with just two records: directions on what to do next and the Wanna Decryptor program itself. At the point when the program is opened it tells PC clients that their documents have been encryted, and gives them a couple days to pay up, warning that their records will generally be erased. It requests to pay in Bitcoin, gives guidelines on how to get it, and gives a Bitcoin address to send it to.\nIn fact, the “WannaCry” ransomware seems to have utilized an error in Microsoft’s program, found by the National Security Agency and spilled by programmers, to spread quickly across systems blocking documents. However, Ransomware which requests to pay after an attack, has turned into a rising trend among programmers searching for a snappy payout.\nHow to Avoid Ransomware:\nYou can find a way to get rid of ransomware by keeping your antivirus program refreshed and guaranteeing that it checks your PC regularly for any new virus attacks and malware. It is a smart thought to ensure that your antivirus program incorporates anti-spyware and anti-adware applications; nonetheless, anti-ransomware is not required. Furthermore, you ought to utilize a firewall, arrange your program security settings, utilize the latest updates, and empower your pop-up blocker. As a result, always keep a backup your documents with an external storage, for example, an outside hard drive.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "January 20, 2020 by Speakers' Spotlight\nMartin Luther King Jr.’s Son Still Works to Achieve His Father’s Dream\nAs people celebrate the birthday of American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. today, his son Martin Luther King III shares what he hopes this day of remembrance sparks across America and the world.\nKing spoke with USA Today:\nAt 62, King III is now nearly a quarter-century older than his father was when he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, gunned down on a hotel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 39.\nKing Jr.’s eldest son speaks with an eloquence and passion reminiscent of the civil rights icon, whose powerful speeches and sermons are synonymous with the nation’s nascent movement in the 1950s and ’60s. He talks of how his personal loss also was a profound one for the course of history.\n“Had he lived, we would be in a dramatically different place,” King III said in an interview with USA TODAY at his home in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead community. “We probably would have resolved racism.”\nAs the nation pauses Monday to honor King Jr.’s life and legacy, King III says his father’s work toward peace and equality remains unfinished. The country has yet to overcome voter suppression, disparities in housing and education, poverty, police brutality and many other injustices faced by people of color.\nA poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research in 2018 revealed that only 1 in 10 African Americans believed the United States had achieved all or most of the goals of the civil rights movement.\nKing III hopes the federal holiday sparks a renewed fight for justice.\n“As our nation has become more divided, there is a resonance for a message to bring people together,” he said.\nTo commemorate his father’s legacy, King also put out a call to action to political leaders in a USA Today column. He argues that while partisanship is understandable, hyper-partisanship is destructive, and challenges them to remain respectful instead of issuing personal snipes.\nOur leaders should certainly engage passionate advocacy of needed reforms, and equally strong criticism of policies they believe are destructive to America. But, from the school boards to the White House, let’s elect more candidates who are committed to constructive dialogue and reasonable compromises.\nToward that end, I call on all of our elected officials to declare a moratorium on personal insults, accusations and name-calling. I realize that many will ignore this challenge. But if even a few take it to heart, they can set a positive example for future leaders.\nAnd let this challenge begin with we, the voters, as we conduct political dialogues in our communities, both in-person and on-line. Instead of just complaining about the stridency of political debates, let’s strive to make our dialogue and disagreements more mutually-respectful and constructive. In so doing, we too can help build the Beloved Community of my father’s dream.\nMartin Luther King III has seized the torch lit by his parents, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. He continues their quest for equality and justice for all.\nMotivating audiences with his message of hope and responsibility for over twenty years, his dedication to ridding the world of social, political, and economic injustice has propelled him to the forefront as one of the world’s most ardent advocates for the poor, the oppressed, and the disillusioned.\nInterested in learning more about King and what he can bring to your next event? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.org.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "New Jersey Department of Health reported that it currently has two residents that are ill in connection to a major outbreak caused by the consumption of raw milk from a Pennsylvania farm, Family Cow Dairy.\nCurrently 78 people in four states have become ill with campylobacteriosis, a gastrointestinal illness, from the consumption of the raw milk contaminated with bacteria. Pennsylvania Department of Health officials said Thursday that the total number of cases continued to increase. The department has identified 68 cases in Pennsylvania, five in Maryland, two in New Jersey and three in West Virginia.\nThe bottled raw milk products were distributed throughout Pennsylvania, including Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia, and Delaware counties, which all border the Delaware River. The raw milk from this farm was purchased in Pennsylvania. The sale or distribution of raw milk is banned in New Jersey.\nWhile the majority of illness has occurred in Pennsylvania, residents in New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia have also been affected. A 27-year-old male from Burlington County and a 3-year-old male from Gloucester County both got ill after consuming raw milk from the Family Cow Dairy in Pennsylvania.\nThe illness typically lasts one week. Some infected people do not have any symptoms. In those with compromised immune systems, Campylobacter occasionally spreads to the bloodstream and causes a life-threatening infection. Long-term complications may include contracting Guillain Barre Syndrome, which may result in paralysis and usually requires intensive care.\nThe source of this outbreak, Family Cow Dairy, has since been permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to resume bottling. It is important to note that this outbreak occurred despite the fact that Family Cow Dairy is licensed, inspected, and operating in compliance with Pennsylvania laws.\nHere is a good overview on the statistics on raw milk risks – “CDC: Raw Milk Much More Likely to Cause Illness”\nAnd, for those who think campylobacter is just a “tummy ache,” please watch this video:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "If one were to look for proof of how long cannabis has existed and influenced culture, one of the oldest cannabis traditions dates as far back as 2000 B.C. and is still in use today. “Bhang,” as it is colloquially referred to, is an edible cannabis drink that is often used during traditional Hindu festivals such as Holi, Janmashtami, and Shrivratri.\nThe History of Bhang\nCannabis is known in the modern world for its many medicinal and therapeutic uses, so it’s not surprising that ancient cultures found many spiritual, medicinal, and therapeutic uses for the versatile plant. Bhang has become an integral part of Indian culture, having been in use for four thousand years.\nIn parts of rural India, bhang is believed to cure fever, dysentery, and sunstroke, as well as aiding in digestion, clearing phlegm, and even curing speech impediments. In Ayurvedic and Tibbi rituals, cannabis was given orally to treat diseases like malaria and rheumatism. Warriors would drink bhang to steel their nerves, and newlyweds would consume bhang to increase their libido.\nCannabis has a long-held reputation in India for its religious and spiritual implications, particularly in Hinduism. The Hindu god of transformation, Shiva, is believed to have used bhang to focus inward and harness his divine powers, and cannabis was deemed one of the five most sacred plants on Earth in the sacred Hindu text Atharvaveda. In certain Vedic rituals, cannabis stems were burned in the ritual fire (yagna) to overcome enemies and evil forces, as Vedas refer to cannabis as a “source of happiness,” a “joy giver,” and a “liberator.”\nThe Indian Hemp Drugs Commission\nWhen the British arrived in colonial India, the use of cannabis was so widespread that they commissioned a large-scale study known as the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission Report of 1894. British and Indian medical experts conducted 1,193 standardized interviews across 30 cities to determine the social and moral impact of the use of cannabis. Seven volumes of data and conclusions were produced by the study, with an overwhelming consensus that prohibition would be unjustifiable and that moderate cannabis was harmless, both socially and physically. “To forbid or even seriously to restrict the use of so gracious an herb as cannabis would cause widespread suffering and annoyance,” the report concluded.\nSince then, sales of bhang are government-authorized with the issuance of a permit for vendors. Particularly popular in northern India, bhang in solid form, bhang lassis, and thandai or sardai beverages are sold, usually during festivals.\nIf you’d like to try bhang yourself, here is a common bhang recipe:\n2 cups water\n- Up to 1/2 ounce of fresh cannabis leaves and flowers\n- 3 cups warm milk\n- 1/4 tsp garam masala\n- 1/4 tsp ground ginger\n- 1/4 tsp ground fennel\n- 1/2 tsp ground anise\n- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom\n- 1/2 tsp rosewater\n- 1/2 cup honey or sugar\n- Rose petals, mint leaves, chopped almonds or pistachios to garnish\n- Heat water to a rapid boil, then remove from heat and add the cannabis plant material. Steep for about seven minutes.\n- Strain cannabis leaves and flower from water using a muslin cloth. Squeeze the plant matter until all liquid has been removed. Collect the water and set it aside.\n- Put the leaves and flowers into a mortar and pestle with 2 teaspoons of warm milk. Slowly but firmly grind the leaves and milk together, then squeeze the flowers to extract the milk. Continue this process until you have used about ½ cup of milk. Save the extracted milk.\n- Add chopped almonds, pistachios, rose petals, mint leaves or any other garnishes to your mortar and pestle, along with more warm milk. Grind until a fine paste is formed. Collect the extract and discard any additional nut fibers or residue.\n- Combine all the liquids together, and add garam masala, ginger, fennel, anise, cardamom, and rosewater. Add honey (or sugar) and the remaining warm milk.\n- Mix well, chill, serve, and enjoy.\nThere are many variations on bhang drinks:\nTo make a bhang lassi, add ½ teaspoon of grenadine and a tablespoon of coconut milk. Some recipes may also call for yogurt, curds, and/or whey for a true Indian lassi.\nThandai is another popular variation on the traditional bhang beverage. Thandai uses the pre-made bhang mixture, but also adds almonds, cashews, melon seeds, dates, and black peppercorn to be ground in the mortar and pestle or hand mixer. Once the thandai paste is prepared, add to warm milk and the bhang mixture and let everything simmer for 4-5 minutes. Pour the mixture into a tall glass and let it chill. Serve the beverage with chia seeds and rose petals on top as a garnish.\nHave you ever made bhang? Let us know your favorite variations and recipes!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Living Streets announced the findings of a report into street survey yesterday. The new report was to mark the 80th anniversary of the formation of Living Streets (formerly the Pedestrians Association), highlighted the changes in how streets are used.\nStating that almost half the children aged between 5-10 years old never play on their streets and that over 2/3 of the parents use the car or public transport to go to supermarkets as they were out of walking distance.\nNew research shows our streets are in danger of losing the social function they have had in the past, as they are shifted from social hubs for the community, into spaces considered no go areas for children.\nTony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets said:\n“Overall the research published today paints a bleak picture of how our streets have changed over the past 80 years. More than a quarter of people today know less than two of their neighbours, where as the majority of older respondents remember knowing at least 5 of their neighbours well when they had a young family. In addition to this, it is becoming increasingly rare to see children playing out on the streets. We have effectively designed ourselves out of our own communities through urban planning that has failed to prioritise people.\nSOURCE: Living Streets", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Serious pathologic diseases appear because of the hormone deficit of the adrenal cortex. As a result of these pathologies, a human experiences a destruction of the bone tissue, hormone balance is disordered, chronic allergic and cardiovascular diseases are developed.\nIn order to make up the hormone deficit of the adrenal cortex and treat severe pathological diseases, patients are recommended to buy Prednisone.\nWhat is Prednisone?\nA hormone medicine Prednisone is a strong pharmacological agent which is used in the medical practice to treat many diseases. Prednisone is a synthetic analogue of the hormones which are produced by the adrenal cortex and makes up its deficit in the body.\nDuring the high level of these hormones, metabolic processes are improved, the regeneration of the tissues and bone tissues are improved, malignant and benign tumors are reduced.\nPrednisone has a wide range of the pharmacological activity. It shows antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antishock, and immunosupressive action. This medicine provides an intense pharmacological action, and therefore the recovery of the body happens quickly.\nPrednisone can be used for the treatment of the following diseases:\n- Chronic hepatitis\n- Inflammatory joint disease of various severity\n- Connective tissue diseases\n- Rheumatic diseases\n- Allergic diseases\n- Diseases of the kidneys and adrenal glands\nA great advantage and drawback of Prednisone is a general systemic therapeutic effect. It does not act selectively in the area where the inflammatory or allergic process is. The active ingredients of Prednisone penetrate into most tissues, liquids, and organs of the human body and start acting.\nAs a result of the general medical effect, patients often record the appearance of the different side effects: increased level of glucose in the blood, reduction of the muscle mass, strong catabolism, increased arterial pressure, high concentration of the hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice, disorder of the water and mineral balance, and liquid retention in the body.\nThe side effects of Prednisone cannot be avoided but they can be reduced. Before buying Prednisone, consult your doctor. It is needed to have a complete medical examination and specify diagnosis and a cause of the disease. According to the results of the examination, the doctor will prescribe an individual course of the treatment which will include an individual dosage regimen and scheme of the treatment with Prednisone. Then, you can buy Prednisone and start the treatment.\nAll doctor’s recommendations should be observed during the use of Prednisone. It will help to lower the frequency and intensity of the symptoms of the side effects and avoid negative action of the hormone medicine.\nBuy Prednisone Online\nBuying Prednisone will help you to completely restore the broken metabolism and maintain a normal level of water balance, mineral salts, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Strategy for IAS Current Affairs\nWe advice you to read the Current Affairs section Topic-wise; and keep the following point in mind while reading Current Affairs section.\nSeparate the factual information from the descriptive details.\nSupplement each information with its background.\nAnalyze the information on various dimensions, its effect on various areas.\nTry to connect the available information with your optional paper and with various section of the G.S. paper.\nLets explain this by following example:\nRecently Tendulkar committee has suggested that there are 37% of population living below the poverty line. Where as planning commission suggested only 27%, and on that basis all government plans and programmes are formulated. If this is the case, then:\nWhat about the remaining 10%?\nWhat are the criteria Tendulker committees has taken to measure the BPL?\nWhat are the criteria of the planning commission of India to measure the same?\nWhat is your opinion regarding the above?\nWhat could be done to known the exact figure of the BPL population?\nWhat would be the right criteria?\nIs it these mis-matches which create hindrances to eradicate poverty from India?\nIn this way with single information you can analyze it on various perspectives. For this you do not have to memorise, but to think again and again on each and every topic, each and every fact and figure of this section. If you do so, I guarantee, you will qualify the P.T with ease. And you will definitely secure good marks in your GS and Second/Optional papers.\nThis whole process enhances your thinking capability as well as generates a multi-dimensional perspective.\nThis process will prepare you for both P.T. and Mains Exams simultaneously. Hence it will boost up your chances in cracking the exam.\nI hope all of you who rely on this course would get maximum benefit from the process.\nBest of Luck!\nGo To Current Affairs Home Page", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The English Lake District and Beyond\nEcological restoration and re-wilding are common practices in the management of landscapes. Both approaches aim to restore past landscapes and, in doing so, enhance biodiversity. Unfortunately, whilst we have a good understanding of what past landscapes looked like, we have little idea of what the species were that inhabited those landscapes.\nBotanical surveys using modern scientific approaches did not start until around the 1960’s, prior to this data is in disparate and descriptive sources which pose many challenges for scientists to use. The lack of readily accessible data makes it difficult to make management decisions regarding how habitats should be conserved or restored.\nThis network brings together academics from landscape history, digital humanities, botany, and conservation to address this challenge.\nUsing approaches from digital humanities we can access a wide range of sources that not easily accessible to botanists. We are utilising a corpus of over 300 texts that we have already assembled.\nIn a series of workshops we are exploring the major challenges involved in using this data appropriately and communicating its information to academics and non-academics who are interested in the landscapes of the present and the future.\nOver the course of the network we will use a range of workshops to develop and shape a series of exemplars of our techniques in action focusing on a small number of species in the Lake District.\n|Link to the project page on the UKRI Gateway to Research https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FT006153%2F1|", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Scientists estimate that at least 80% of the world population suffers from hives at one point in their lives. Also known as urticaria, this medical condition affects the skin with red swellings and itchy bumps that give a constant burning sensation.\nHives are a form of skin allergy and a signal from your anti-immune system that it does not tolerate certain substances. Most urticaria symptoms appear when we consume foods that contain allergen ingredients. Fortunately, you can prevent the welts before they surface with a powerful treatment for burning sores like OxyHives. This homeopathic spray is your ultimate ally in the fight against itching inflammations.\nHow to prevent hives before they appear\nUrticaria is a natural response of your body’s defensive mechanisms. As soon you get in contact with a substance that your metabolism does not accept, your skin develops this form of soring plaques. Many factors trigger this condition. However, the most common ones can be found in highly allergic foods like peanuts, eggs, and shellfish. The hives that result from the consumption of such ingredients can be cured and even avoided with OxyHives. This is a remedy composed of natural elements that effectively disperse of the itchy lumps and red rashes in just a few days of treatment.\nHives can also be a consequence of poor hygiene or toxic chemicals. If you are continuously exposed to dangerous substances at your workplace, you have a high risk of developing skin rashes. These red plaques can cover many parts of your body and resist even the most powerful treatments. Nevertheless, by using the OxyHives homeopathic spray on a regular basis, you can prevent the welts from surfacing. A daily puff under your tongue will raise your immunity against synthetic allergy triggers.\nHow OxyHives treats skin allergies\nBumps and skin rashes are very common for most people. Sometimes, their cause is hard to identify, and this leads to a continuous testing of allergy medications. This situation often used strategy makes it impossible for your body to improve its immunity against skin rash. More than that, it may cause an aggravation of your hives through chemical intoxication. All you need is a single use of one urticaria remedy like OxyHives. This product is highly effective against the welts triggered by various allergens due to its powerful formula of natural ingredients.\nAllergic reactions like redness, itchy sores and swellings can be easily removed with the help of OxyHives. You are advised to spray this solution three times per day under your tongue for maximum efficiency. Minor hives and bumps will be eliminated in a matter of days. Advanced allergies like acute urticaria might necessitate a similar treatment but for a longer period.\nUse this ally against urticaria – free of after side effects\nOxyHives has been clinically tested with maximum attention to ensure that it is 100% safe for human consumption. More than that, thousands of consumer reviews and doctor endorsements have not revealed any adverse side effects. With this powerful ally against hives, you can keep your allergies under control and make urticaria a thing of the past.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Clicking the \"View this Article\" button will open the issue as a resizable PDF. To take the test for\nthe issue, return to this Introduction page and click the \"Take the Test\" button. The Introduction\npage will remain open after you open this issue.\nYou may need to re-size or close the issue in order to see the Introduction page.\nFour decades after the first case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was reported, 38 million people are living with HIV worldwide.Over the last two decades, significant progress has been made in battling the disease. Since peaking in 1997, the number of new cases has decreased 40% worldwide and since 2004, AIDS-related deaths have declined more than 56%.In the US, just over 1 million people are living with HIV and new infections declined 11% between 2010 and 2017.The number of people living with HIV has increased since the late 1990s due to the availability of potent and better tolerated antiretrovirals (ARVs) that prolong life. People in the 50 to 54 year old age group account for the largest percentage of those living with HIV in the US.Individuals with HIV now have a similar life expectancy as the general population.However, complete viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy (ART) does not fully restore health. Deaths due to non-AIDS related complications range from 18.5% in sub-Saharan countries to 53% in high-income countries. These include cardiovascular,kidney, and liver diseases, as well as various types of cancer and neurologic disorders often linked with aging. Metabolic complications including dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes can also occur.“Premature aging” of people with HIV is believed to result from persistent viral inflammation rather than toxicity from ARV therapy. This issue reviews recommended ARVs and focuses on the initial management of HIV in treatment-naïve adults, according to guidelines provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). In addition, recommendations for ART in pregnancy are summarized and an update is included on the use of ARVs for PrEP and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), according to guidelines provided by the CDC.\nThis program was developed by The Rx Consultant and published by Continuing Education Network, Inc. The Rx Consultant accepts no advertising or financial support from the pharmaceutical industry and is funded solely by the purchase of programs. The Rx Consultant is dedicated to providing unbiased, balanced information to health care practitioners.\nPrograms developed by The Rx Consultant are written by health care providers with expertise in the topic area, peer-reviewed, extensively edited, and fact-checked. This development process was created to insure that every program presents information that is current, accurate, relevant to \"real world\" health care providers, and written in an easy reading, \"plain English\" style.\nThe Rx Consultant is a publication of Continuing Education Network, Inc.\nACPE Universal Activity Number: 0428-0000-20-005-H02-P\nChief Editor and CE Administrator\nTerry M. Baker, PharmD\nTracy Farnen, PharmD\nJames Chan, PharmD, PhD\nPharmacy Quality and Outcomes Coordinator\nAssociate Clinical Professor\nRichard Ron Finley, B.S. Pharm.,R.Ph.\nConsult Pharmacist Aging and Adult Health Services\nJulio R. Lopez, PharmD, FCSHP\nAdjunct Clinical Professor\nAssistant Clinical Professor\nVisiting Associate Professor and Lecturer\nPamela Mausner, MD\nHelen Berlie, Pharm.D. CDE, BCACP\nAmbulatory Care Specialist - Diabetes\nSenior Editorial Advisor\nGerard Hatheway, PharmD, PhD\nBelinda M. Danielson, RPh\nChristopher M. DeSoto, PharmD\nAngie S. Graham, PharmD\nCynthia Chan Huang, PharmD, MBA\nFred Plageman, PharmD\nEditorial Advisor and Clinical Practice Consultant for Nurse Practitioners\nMeuleman, RN, C, MS\nAny hardware that supports Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, iOS, or Android, and meets the software requirements.\nBrowser that supports TLS 1.1 + and PDF files.\nThis includes Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome 38, Google Android OS 5.0 Browser, Apple Safari (version 7 for desktop, 5 for mobile), Mozilla Firefox 27, newer versions of these browsers, as well as some earlier versions that may require additional configuration.\nAdobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and is required for some browsers.\nNote: TLS 1.1 and 1.2 support is required for browser security. Click here for TLS browser support details.\nRequired. Broadband recommended. (T1, DSL, Cable, G4 or higher.)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Without a doubt, the market for electric vehicles is growing rapidly. While we are still in the initial phase there are several signs that the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) market is emerging from its infancy. Figures from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) confirm this; whereas in 2010 the worldwide electric vehicle market was more or less zero, by 2015 over half a million electric cars had been sold - and sales are continuing to increase.\nThere are several factors strengthening the inflection point for the uptake of HEVs, but the most important ones are the stricter CO2 emission legislation, the fact that fossil fuels are becoming depleted and the general trend towards a greener, more energy-efficient lifestyle.\nFrom micro-hybrid to fully electric\nMajor vehicle manufacturers are confident enough to going public with their predictions. Among the flurry of companies stating their ambitions, BMW expect to sell 100,000 electric cars this year and, within eight years, electric vehicles could represent 25% of their sales. Renault-Nissan and Tesla expect sales to reach one million annually within three years, whereas the combined strength of the Chinese auto industry sees a total of 4.5 million electric vehicles annually in the same timeframe.\nFord does not make predictions for sales volumes, but illustrates their commitment by stating that 13 new electric vehicle models will be released in the next three years. Looking further into the future, Honda sees two-thirds of their sales being electric vehicles by 2030.\nAs is typical in a rapidly evolving market, there is a wide range of products, with ever-more advanced models constantly emerging. To have a clear view of the HEV market, the different types of electric vehicles can be summarised as follows:\nElectrification leading to CO2 reduction\nIt is important to note that there is a significant correlation between the HEV/EV type and CO2 emission reduction; as electrification increases, so the CO2 emissions decrease. Whereas the micro hybrid led to a 3-4% CO2 reduction in the European drive cycle, this becomes 13-21% for the mild hybrid, 20-30% for the full hybrid and 50-75% for the plug-in hybrid. A fully electric vehicle produces no emissions at all (ignoring the energy production required to charge the battery).\nNormally, CO2 emission is heavily influenced by the weight of the car. An interesting evolution is that HEV or EV models of high-end cars do not necessarily generate more pollution, despite being heavier. For example, the Volvo V40 with an internal combustion engine has much higher CO2 emissions than the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid.\nMore new market entrants\nThe HEV/EV market is expected to grow by 25% in the next eight years. The market share of full hybrid vehicles will remain stable, with the growth mainly coming from mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids and BEVs. With an estimated 20 million cars by 2024, the HEV/EV market will become the same size as the diesel car market today, accounting for a 20% share of the total market.\nThe HEV/EV market is a good example of a 'snowball effect'. In 2001, there were only two electric vehicles available for the European market; the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight. The Toyota Prius was the clear leader with a market share of 95%. In 2009, Toyota’s market share shrank to 53% as new market players entered, such as Mercedes-Benz and Lexus.\nJapan was clearly the trendsetter, with three out of four HEV car manufacturers coming from there. In 2014, a large number of new entrants appeared, including Citroën, Peugeot, Mitsubishi and Volvo. This is a clear sign of transition from an emerging market to an established one.\nThe business opportunity\nThere are still a few obstacles to overcome before the electric vehicle can really conquer the hearts of consumers worldwide, most importantly the battery range and the charging time. Today, electric car owners remain anxious about failing to reach their destination or having to wait hours for the battery to recharge.\nHowever, the plug-in hybrid and EV with range extender go some way towards alleviating those fears. In the meantime, manufacturers from a wide variety of sectors are working very hard to find plausible solutions to these issues, meaning that it is only a matter of time before these obstacles are eliminated.\nIn the beginning the market was extremely skeptical about the Toyota Prius. But Toyota stood firm - and with success, because more than four million models have since been sold. Today other car manufacturers - including many European ones - are following Toyota’s example.\nSo, it is clear that the advance of the electric vehicle can no longer be stopped. That is good news for sensor manufacturers, as electrification goes hand-in-hand with vastly increased sensor deployment. Since fast power charging will be important, cooling will also be a priority to prevent thermal issues.\nThat will definitely increase the demand for motor driver integrated circuits, and the need for current, position and speed sensors will also be significant. The automotive sensor market is on track for several exciting years.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The trauma of child abuse can last a lifetime, leading to a higher risk of anxiety, depression and suicide further down the line. This link seems obvious, but a group of Canadian scientists have found that it has a genetic basis.\nBy studying the brains of suicide victims, Patrick McGowan from the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, found that child abuse modifies a gene called NR3C1 that affects a person’s ability to deal with stress. The changes it wrought were “epigenetic”, meaning that the gene’s DNA sequence wasn’t altered but it’s structure was modified to make it less active. These types of changes are very long-lasting, which strongly suggests that the trauma of child abuse could be permanently inscribed onto a person’s genes.\nChild abuse, from neglect to physical abuse, affects the workings of an important group of organs called the “hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis” or HPA. This trinity consists of the hypothalamus, a funnel-shaped part of the brain; the pituitary gland, which sits beneath it; and the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys. All three organs secrete hormones. Through these chemicals, the HPA axis controls our reactions to stressful situations, triggering a number of physiological changes that prime our bodies for action.\nThe NR3C1 gene is part of this system. It produces a protein called the glucocorticoid receptor, which sticks to cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone”. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress, and when it latches on to its receptor, it triggers a chain reaction that deactivates the HPA axis. In this way, our body automatically limits its own response to stressful situations.\nWithout enough glucocorticoid receptors, this self-control goes awry, which means that the HPA is active in normal situations, as well as stressful ones. No surprise then, that some scientists have found a link between low levels of this receptor and schizophrenia, mood disorders and suicide. So, childhood trauma alters the way the body reacts to stress, which affects a person’s risk of suicide or mental disorders later in life. Now, McGowan’s group have revealed part of the genetic (well, epigenetic) basis behind this link.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "If you don’t chew your food well you are more likely to swallow air with your food, this can pass into the intestines and increase bloating. After your mouth your digestive system does not have teeth, your gut moves and squeezes to mix and push food through it, but this not break down tougher foods – you need to chew these foods well, prior to swallowing.\nIf you are eating whilst working you may experience stress, particularly if you are answering a discourteous email that demands some diplomacy in its response, or dealing with a complaint on the telephone. It does not help your digestion (or your IBS) if your body is experiencing stress whilst you are eating a meal. Stress causes an increase in adrenaline, a hormone that gets the body ready for action, and this hormone slows the digestive tract, slowing down digestion. Adrenaline reduces the amount of digestive juices that are secreted to help digest your food, therefore it is perhaps not surprising that you feel so uncomfortable if consuming food when stressed. Sitting up straight can also help – use gravity to help your digestion and don’t slouch when eating.\nSometimes it is difficult to change what we do, particularly if you feel that you may be penalised in some way if you take a break at work, but it is worth considering. Under the current economic climate it is difficult to insist on taking breaks if your colleagues do not, so perhaps it is time we all support each other and take back our work breaks and lunchtime, to allow everyone time to sit down, relax and ‘rest & digest.’", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The world’s deepest shipwreck to be successfully dived and surveyed has been discovered in the Phillippine Sea. The destroyer escort class USS Samuel B Roberts – affectionately known as the ‘Sammy B’ – lies at a maximum depth of 6,895 metres, 426m deeper than the previous record holder, the USS Johnston.\nThe wreck was discovered on 22 June by Victor Vescovo, who surveyed the vessel from his submersible DSV Limiting Factor. Vescovo had previously carried out the first complete survey of the wreck of the USS Johnston, a Fletcher-class destroyer sunk during the same naval battle as the Sammy B, and originally discovered by a private expedition funded by the late Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft.\n- Related: World’s (formerly) deepest military wreck found in Philippine Sea\n- Related: Wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance located\n- Related: The wrecks of Coron Bay\nSamuel B Roberts sank on 25 October 1944 during the Battle off Samar, part of the wider Battle of the Leyte Gulf, the largest naval conflict of the Second World War. Outgunned by the superior Imperial Japanese fleet, a somewhat unprepared US Navy launched an offensive that would eventually see the Japanese withdraw from the conflict.\nAlthough outfitted with fewer than half as many guns as the USS Johnston, a Fletcher-class destroyer, the Sammy B managed to cripple the Japanese heavy cruiser Chókai and cause heavy damage to the heavy cruiser Chikuma, before being targeted by three Japanese battleships, including the Yamato, the largest and most heavily-gunned battleship ever constructed. Eventually, the Samuel B Roberts succumbed to the onslaught and sank with the loss of 89 crew, but not before earning the title ‘the destroyer escort that fought like a battleship’.\nTwelve US ships and seven Japanese vessels were sunk during the battle, with the loss of at least 1,161 US sailors and as many as 750 or more Japanese crew.\nVescovo and his Caladan Oceanic team conducted the search for the Samuel B Roberts between 17 – 24 June, simultaneously searching for the wreck of the USS Gambier Bay, a small escort aircraft carrier also lost during the Battle off Samar, but which has not yet been located.\nEvidence of Sammy B’s location was first made from the positive identification of a torpedo launcher, with the main body of the vessel located several days later. The wreck sits on a sloping bottom and is largely intact, although split into two sections separated by around 10m. There is evidence of repeated impacts from Japanese munitions and indication of a large explosion towards the ship’s stern. The crumpled hull indicates that she sank bow-first.\n‘We like to say that steel doesn’t lie and that the wrecks of these vessels are the last witnesses to the battles that they fought,’ said Vescovo. ‘The Sammy B engaged the Japanese heavy cruisers at point blank range and fired so rapidly it exhausted its ammunition. It was down to shooting smoke shells and illumination rounds just to try to set fires on the Japanese ships, and it kept firing … an extraordinary act of heroism.’\n‘It was an honour to locate this incredibly famous ship, and by doing so, have the chance to retell her story of heroism and duty to those who may not know of the ship and her crew’s sacrifice,’ said Mr Vescovo. ‘In difficult times, it’s important to reflect on those who sacrificed so much, so willingly, in even more difficult times to ensure our freedoms and way of life.\n‘I always remain in awe of the extraordinary bravery of those who fought in this battle against truly overwhelming odds – and won’", "label": "No"}
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Learn more about the life, career, and philosophy of american essayist, poet, and practical philosopher henry david thoreau on biographycom.\nI have to write a reflection essay in the philosophical style of henry david thoreau of where i lived and what i lived for and i dont have the first clue of where to start could somebody help me . Henry david thoreau (originally david thoreau, 1817-1862) reminds us about the importance of simplicity, authenticity, and downright disobedience his philosophy . Henry david thoreau (born david henry thoreau) was an american author, naturalist, transcendentalist, tax resister, development critic, philosopher, and abolitionist who is best known for walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay, civil disobedience, an argument for individual resistance to civil government in moral opposition to an unjust state. Henry david thoreau quotations - opednewscom progressive, liberal united states and international news, opinion, op-eds and politics.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Making Fantastic Compost - Vermi (Worm) Compost\nWatch the Trailer\nHave you heard about the benefits of worm compost, but are unsure how to get started? Or are you a seasoned worm compost maker, wanting to learn additional tips, skills, and options for low cost and flexible infrastructure to take your composting to the next level? This course will cover the basics of making worm compost up to a small farm or homestead level and volume.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nLearn about worms and the benefits of worm castings Learn how to make and manage a worm compost system (bin)\nAbout the Instructor\nJohn is a farmer, homesteader, and leader in the local food movement. He started and has managed one of the largest food co-operatives in the nation. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. He is a popular speaker at the Mother Earth News Fair and other events.\nWorm compost is an amazing way to provide perfect food to your plants and improve your yields.\nLearn how and why we use IBC totes for worm composting at scale.\nAn imporperly located bin can create all sorts of problems for your worms and a worm composter over time. Learn where and how to place a large bin to minimize problems.\nWhat worms should you use in your composting system and why? Where should you get worms to populate your worm bins?\nWorms can eat a lot of things, but they can't eat everything. What can you feed them and where can you get it from?\nWorms need more than food to thrive - they also need bedding and grit. Learn about options for both.\nLearn how to start a new bin from scratch. Learn basics steps to get a bin ready for your worms and get them going!\nLots of things can go wrong in a worm bin. Proper management is key to preventing problems.\nIts time to collect your worm castings. But how to do it while not also taking your worms for a ride?\nWhat to do to protect your bin during extreme weather and the highs and lows of various seasons.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Colorado radon zones\n- This map was developed to help state and local organizations target their resources and to help building code officials decide whether radon-resistant features are applicable in new construction.\n- It isn’t intended to be used to determine whether a home in a given zone should be tested for radon.\n- Homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all parts of the state.\n- All homes should be tested regardless of geographic location.\n- Each county was assigned to one of three zones based on radon potential.\n- Each zone designation reflects the average short-term radon measurement that can be expected to be measured in a building without implementing radon control methods.\n- All of Colorado is in Zone 1, which designates the highest-priority radon zone.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "For the first time, a Siberian musk deer has been born at the Akron Zoo. The female fawn was born on June 13, and currently is off exhibit with her mother, Anastasia. Father, Vlad, is on exhibit daily. The fawn is expected to make her public debut in the next couple weeks.\nThe Siberian musk deer are new to the Akron Zoo, having gone on exhibit for the first time in May. Vlad and Anastasia arrived from the Bronx Zoo last fall, with a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) managed program.\n“We’re very excited to welcome the musk deer fawn to our Akron Zoo family,” said Doug Piekarz, president & CEO at the Akron Zoo. “The Siberian musk deer have been a fantastic new addition here at the zoo, and are proving to be great ambassadors for their species.”\nSiberian musk deer are native to the forests and mountains of Russia and northern Asia. They get their name from the musk that they secrete during mating season. They are known for their kangaroo-like faces and the “fangs” (large canine teeth) on the males. Musk deer are small, weighing from 15 to 35 pounds on average. At birth, the fawn weighed approx. 1 ½ pounds. Currently, she weighs four pounds.\nMusk deer are listed as “vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List from poachers hunting them for their musk glands. The glands were once used in perfume making and are now commonly used in traditional medicine.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This archived Web page remains online for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. This page will not be altered or updated. Web pages that are archived on the Internet are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats of this page on the Contact Us page.\nCanada's system of government has its origins in the British model and practice. This inheritance includes many conventions that pre-date the implementation of parliamentary democracy. Orders-in-council provide evidence of this older tradition, in which the monarch had the sole authority to create and implement laws. Orders-in-council are seldom referred to Parliament for debate; they are implemented directly through the authority of the Crown as embodied by the governor-in-council.\nThis powerful prerogative of the governor-in-council -- namely, the governor general acting upon the advice of the Cabinet -- has always provided an important legislative convention for the Canadian executive. Historically, the federal Cabinet has taken action through orders-in-council on matters as routine as civil service appointments, and as far-reaching as decisions on Aboriginal lands.\nIn the early decades of Confederation, the range of issues addressed through orders-in-council was in part a feature of the casual and largely inscrutable conduct of Cabinet. Submissions requiring the attention of the governor-in-council were simply collected in a box by the Clerk of the Privy Council, who would review the recommendations and rejections following the meeting. Early Privy Council minute books contain general decisions, but not the substance of Cabinet's discussion. Detailed records of Cabinet conclusions were not maintained until the end of the Second World War.\nOrders-in-council provide tangible evidence of executive priorities, impacts and decrees before that time. Browse the Virtual Cabinet to see orders-in-council in action, or learn more about these important legislative instruments in How Orders in Council Work.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the nasal cavity. Geriatric rhinitis, or rhinitis in senior patients, is a common but often neglected or overlooked condition because it is not life-threatening. Patients with geriatric rhinitis may have nasal obstruction or congestion, runny nose or post-nasal drip, itchy nose, sneezing, and/or nasal dryness or crusting. There are three main types of rhinitis: allergic, non-allergic, and atrophic.\nWhat Are the Symptoms of Geriatric Rhinitis?\nFor the most part, rhinitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are the same for the elderly as other adult age groups. However, there are special considerations for senior patients, and symptoms of geriatric rhinitis may include:\n- Constant feeling of nasal drainage\n- Chronic or uncontrolled need to clear the throat of mucus\n- Sense of nasal obstruction, most often while lying down\n- Nasal crusting, especially during winter and in patients taking diuretics\n- Vague facial pressure\n- Decreased sense of smell and taste\nWhat Causes Geriatric Rhinitis?\nThe allergic form of rhinitis is caused by a reaction to various allergens. Elderly patients with symptoms such as repeated sneezing, watery eyes, nasal obstruction with a clear, watery runny nose, and soft, pale turbinates (finger-like structures in the nose that heat and moisten the air you breathe) may have allergic rhinitis. The most common triggers include pollen, mold, dust mites, pet dander, and cockroaches. Allergic reaction to these triggers is diagnosed either by skin prick or blood testing.\nLike the allergic form of rhinitis, patients with non-allergic rhinitis may experience nasal congestion, runny nose, and post-nasal drainage. However, these symptoms differ because they do not have an allergic (IgE) component. Non-allergic rhinitis is diagnosed based on the patient’s medical history and the exclusion of other causes. Symptoms can be triggered by changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to irritating chemicals, smells, or certain medications.\nSome older patients are unusually sensitive to environmental, seasonal, and/or physical irritants that don’t bother most people. This is a condition called vasomotor rhinitis, which refers to an overstimulation of the blood vessels (“vaso”) in the nose causing periodic episodes of sneezing, watery drainage, and/or congestion.\nFinally, the atrophic form of rhinitis is more common in older adults. A reduction of blood flow to the mucosal lining of the nasal cavity can cause the tissues of the nose to shrink and dry out, causing nasal congestion. This form of rhinitis is associated with nasal dryness, congestion, crusting, and a foul odor if there is an infection.\nWhat Are the Treatment Options?\nTreatment for geriatric rhinitis mainly involves medical options. In certain instances, however, surgery may be advised. Treatment for geriatric patients is based not only on the type of rhinitis, but also on the individual patient’s health, medical history, slower metabolism, and increased potential for side effects. Options may include:\nMedications—Eighty to 85 percent of elderly patients have chronic diseases and take multiple prescriptions, including over-the-counter medications, to help manage their conditions. Medications to treat geriatric rhinitis, such as intranasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, anticholinergic sprays, and immunotherapy, can place patients at a risk for adverse drug interactions and should be discussed with a primary care physician or an ENT (ear, nose, throat) specialist, or otolaryngologist.\nSurgery—An ENT specialist can determine if surgery of the turbinates is an option. Patients with structural abnormalities, such as a deviated septum or nasal valve collapse causing severe nasal problems, should be referred to an ENT specialist for evaluation.\nWhat Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?\n- Do I have rhinitis or sinusitis? What’s the difference?\n- How can I improve my condition?\n- Will medications to treat geriatric rhinitis interfere with my current medications?\n- Do you recommend surgery for my condition?\n- Do I need to see an ENT specialist or allergist?\nCopyright 2021. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Last reviewed April 2020.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Cross-Curricular School Trip To Beijing & Shanghai\nExplore two incredible cities with your school group and open their minds to new cultures and ways of life.\nThe magnificent Forbidden City palace complex\nA rickshaw ride through the streets of Beijing\nThe giant Jade Buddha statue in Shanghai\nThe wonder of the Great Wall\n*Visa costs not typically included in price\nIt was here on October 1st 1949 that Chairman Mao Tse-Tung announced the founding of the People’s Republic of China to the world. Built during the Ming Dynasty the square is named after Tiananmen Gate, which lies to the north. It’s the third largest of its kind in the world and a significant cultural landmark with the People’s Heroes monument in the centre.\nThis palace lies at the heart of Beijing and was the home of the emperors for over 500 years. Completed in 1420, it is the biggest palace complex in the world covering 74 hectares. Surrounded by a 52m-wide moat, it’s an adventure to explore the labyrinth of rooms, halls and gardens with magnificent decoration and rare curiosities throughout.\nSituated just outside Beijing, the Summer Palace is the grandest and most well preserved park in China. Construction began in 1750 on these luxury gardens for the royal family, and gradually they have been developed into the magnificent expanse of lawns, streams, bridges, secret gardens and pavilions scattered across the shores of the Kunming Lake.\nConsidered to be one of the wonders of the world, the Great Wall today was built in Ming Dynasty and is over 6,000 km long. An amazing feat of defensive architecture, intended to protect the Chinese Empire from invaders, it winds a path over rugged country and steep mountains. Sections within easy reach of Beijing have been restored so that visitors can walk on the wall and see the watch towers.\nOnce used by emperors in the heaven worship ceremony, the temple park in Beijing is now one of the grandest examples of China’s sacrificial buildings. First built in 1420, the temple has been enlarged and rebuilt by both the Ming and Qing dynasties. At the heart of the Temple is the Hall of Prayer for good harvest, where the Emperor requested good harvests in his divine capacity as the son of heaven.\nTake a Rickshaw ride through Beijing’s traditional back alleys known as Hutongs. See traditional courtyard residences characteristic of how the majority of the population lived in Beijing until the mid-twentieth century. Many Hutongs have been demolished in recent years to make way for modern development but some areas have been protected because of their historical and cultural significance.\nThe Chinese tea house has the same cult following as our coffee shop culture. It’s a great way for students to get a taste of oriental tea tradition. The tea ceremony reveals different types of scent, colour, taste and brewing methods for individual blends and their health benefits. The ceremony is an art form and a joy to watch before enjoying a cup.\nThe ancient art of Chinese calligraphy is still widely practised and respected in East Asian culture. It’s about capturing life through traces on silk or paper, a dynamic technique prized for both its aesthetic and expressive qualities. Students take part in a lesson by a skilled calligrapher, and keep their finished sheets as a memento to take home.\nBy population, Shanghai is the largest city in the world and the tour gives students a real sense of the city’s global influence. We explore the historical district of Bund as a modern cultural hub, with a trip to see the jade Buddha statues in Jade Buddha Temple and the Oriental Pearl Tower – the iconic structure resembling pearls falling onto a jade plate.\nAcrobatic art is a traditional Chinese performing art rooted in Chinese culture and dating back to 475-221BC. The ancient acrobatics reflected the lives of the Chinese people and today, all provinces of China have their own acrobatic troupes. Acts such as group gymnastics, meteor juggling and tight rope feats make for a spectacular show for the students.\nWhy groups like it:\n- Experience learning outside the classroom in another country – the culture, history, politics, geography and art\n- Gain a deeper understanding of Chinese history and politics\n- Develop an understanding of China’s economic and political role in the modern world\n- Build confidence and learn to value the skills and techniques needed for personal and team success\n- Broaden the mind through the study of another culture\n- Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers\nStudents will have an opportunity to:\n- Visit a foreign country and experience another culture\n- Consider a range of issues around citizenship and history\n- Gain a better understanding of China’s role in the modern world\n- Gain independence and self-confidence\n- Strengthen existing friendships and make new friends\n- Understand personal organisation, co-operation and working with others in a variety of environments", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Excerpts below -the full article can be read from the link above\nNora Abularach of New York keeps her impulses in check. On Wednesday she watched as her 2-year-old son, Sam, scurried up the ladder to a big yellow slide at a Central Park playground. Abularach remained a few feet away near the foot of the slide. Sam paused at the top for a moment, looking to his mom for reassurance. A few encouraging words later, Sam was zipping down the slide, all by himself.\nThe mother of two says she likes this particular playground because it is specially designed for Sam’s age group. She can let him explore and tackle each new apparatus on his own.\n“I try not to hover,” she said. “I think it’s important for him to fall once or twice; he needs to figure out his own limits.”\nMeanwhile, it’s becoming clear that playgrounds are not what they used to be. Towns and schools across the country have been bulldozing the old metal on concrete playgrounds in exchange for softer surfaces, lower platforms and fewer moving parts. The emphasis on safe play zones for children has never been greater. But some question whether these changes are making a difference when it comes to injured kids.\nThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 2008 saw just over 220,000 ER visits from kids injured on playgrounds. This actually reflects a small increase from their 1999 estimate of 205,000.\nThe most common playground injuries requiring medical attention were fractures, bruises, cuts and sprains, which made up 85 percent of all visits. Ninety five percent of children taken to the ER after a playground injury were treated and released.\nAnd some parents may be surprised to learn that their efforts to keep their kids safer on the playground may actually be causing more injuries than they prevent.\nA 2009 study out of Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y., found that 14 percent of fractures to one of the lower leg bones, called the tibia, occurred on slides. Surprisingly, 100 percent of them happened in children who were riding down the slide on the lap of a parent. No children who slid alone sustained the injury.\nThe researcher, Dr. John T. Gaffney, chief of pediatric orthopedic surgery says he did this study after seeing children come into the ER one after another with a similar history and diagnosis.\n“The parents were very frustrated and upset to learn that they had inadvertently contributed to their child’s fracture when they thought they were helping,” says Gaffney.\nSome experts say cuts and scrapes, and even the broken bones will heal, but a playground’s effect on a child’s emotional development may be long-lasting. There are a number of critics of these new super-safe play areas.Ellen Sandseter and colleagues from Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education in Trondheim, Norway, wrote about the effects of “safe” playgrounds and overly cautious parents on child development in a 2011 article in Evolutionary Psychology.\nAccording to the article, a young child naturally fears the highest bar of the jungle gym or that extra twisty slide. These fears are adaptive, meaning they have a purpose, preventing them from being injured.\nRisky play is the process by which children slowly confront these fears as their maturity and physical skill level advances. Upon conquering the new feat, the child is left with an exciting, positive feeling which replaces their former fears. When a child’s playground consists of only supersafe play areas or if their parent is overprotective, they do not get to experience these small victories — and that may ultimately leave them with anxiety that is inappropriate for their age and physical skill level.\n“Playgrounds are, in many ways, a microcosm of a child’s world,” says Mark A. Reinecke, chair of psychology and child development at Northwestern University in Illinois. “The lessons learned there reverberate through their lives……..”", "label": "No"}
{"text": "*This carpet is hand-knotted. Differences in shape, thickness, pattern and sizes can occur. **Each carpet is of the highest quality in its category & is carefully handpicked overseas by a member of the Bashir family.\nA Brief History of Afghan Carpets\nAfghan carpets usually refer to rugs traditionally made in Afghanistan. However, many of these carpets today are also woven by Afghan refugees who reside in Pakistan and Iran. Between 1979 and 1992, at least a million Afghans, including hundreds of thousands of rug-weavers, fled Afghanistan during its war with the Soviet Union and subsequent civil war, settling especially in Pakistan and Iran. Afghan rugs are solid, durable and often charming. They reflect the heritage of cottage-based craftsmanship passed through generations of families. Carpets from Afghanistan can be divided into two branches: Turkmen carpets (also known as Turkoman) and Baluchi carpets. Most of these carpets have more in common with the tribal weavings of Central Asia in terms of color, design, and weave than with their sophisticated Persian counterparts. Most Afghan weavers make rugs that are about the same as those they have woven for decades. Their carpets are often woven on small portable looms and are mainly produced to adorn the tents they live in. Most are made up of Persian knots and many feature vegetable-dyed hand spun Afghan wool. Natural dyes are still used, but since the 1950s pre-dyed wool yarn readily found in the towns and villages are often substituted for or combined with the natural dyes. Various qualities of pile carpets are available, ranging from coarse to medium in weave, including felted wool carpets (namads), flat non-pile fabric woven carpets (kilims), and pile and knotted carpets made from wool, silk, and cotton. As a testament to the meticulous nature of the art, one large Afghan carpet typically takes six to nine months to weave.\nMonday to Saturday\n10 AM - 5 PM EST", "label": "No"}
{"text": "When it’s time to transform an idea into a digital 3D form, it all comes down to understanding the tools that you use. There are multiple ways to achieve the same shape, so determining best practices with 3D modeling tools can vary based on your design intent, skill level, and the complexity of your project. Join Luis M. Ruiz, International Assoc. AIA, as he explores the various tool sets and features that enable custom modeling for a variety of project types. This beginner class will focus on general navigation, solid modeling, and basic editing behaviors in Vectorworks.\nTechnology / CADD / GIS\nHealth, Safety and Welfare\n1. Identify the different tool and feature sets available for effective 3D modeling.\n2. Discover effective workflows for executing concepts in 3D, both individually and in terms of a larger project.\n3. Observe the basic solids modeling operations and capabilities.\n4. Demonstrate learned techniques in a hands-on training session.\nLuis Ruiz, Product Marketing Specialist, Vectorworks, Inc.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "To The Teacher\nIn years past, Democratic politicians were often on the defensive against accusations of being “soft on crime.” Times have changed. With growing public understanding about the impact of “mass incarceration,\" Democrats now unapologetically advocate ideas such as getting rid of cash bail, eliminating private prisons, and ending mandatory minimum sentences. Those who previously called for tougher punishment now face criticism. On the other side of the aisle, Republicans are also divided in their policy approaches to addressing the crisis of mass incarceration. These shifting views on criminal justice reform are evident during the 2020 election season.\nThis lesson consists of three readings followed by questions for discussion. The first reading looks at the change in the Democratic Party’s criminal justice policies over the past thirty years. The second reading explores three big ideas for reform that are being debated in the 2020 presidential race. The third reading examines changes in the Republican Party that have led to increasing support for criminal justice reform.\nClick here for a pdf version of all three readings, with discussion questions.\nCriminal Justice: A Changing Debate\nIn years past, Democratic politicians, fearful of accusations that they were “soft on crime,” supported harsh policies that resulted in a massive increase in the U.S. prison population.\nTimes have changed, and public understanding has grown about the devastating impact of “mass incarceration,” the extreme rates of imprisonment concentrated among young, African-American men.\nThe Brennan Center for Justice notes that the U.S. prison population “began to grow in the 1970s, when politicians from both parties used fear and thinly veiled racial rhetoric to push increasingly punitive policies. Nixon started this trend, declaring a ‘war on drugs’ and justifying it with speeches about being ‘tough on crime.’ But the prison population truly exploded during President Ronald Reagan’s administration. When Reagan took office in 1980, the total prison population was 329,000, and when he left office eight years later, the prison population had essentially doubled, to 627,000. This staggering rise in incarceration hit communities of color hardest: They were disproportionately incarcerated then and remain so today.”\nLeading Democrats of the 1990s championed the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (usually known as the 1994 Crime Bill), which was part of the Democrats’ attempt to appear “tough on crime.” But by the time the bill was passed, crime rates were already dropping.\nToday, public opinion has shifted greatly, and the 1994 Crime Bill has come under fire for being racist and unduly punitive. This shift in opinion reflects research and analysis by such scholars as Michelle Alexander, author of the 2010 book The New Jim Crow. Alexander argues that “it is no longer socially permissible to use race, explicitly, as a justification for discrimination, exclusion, and social contempt. So we don’t. Rather than rely on race, we use our criminal justice system to label people of color ‘criminals’ and then engage in all the practices we supposedly left behind…. As a criminal, you have scarcely more rights, and arguably less respect, than a Black man living in Alabama at the height of Jim Crow. We have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it.”\nDemocrats now unapologetically advocate ideas such as getting rid of cash bail, eliminating private prisons, and ending mandatory minimum sentences. Those who previously called for tougher punishment now face criticism. On the other side of the aisle, Republicans are also divided in their policy approaches to addressing the crisis of \"mass incarceration.\" These shifting views on criminal justice reform are evident during the 2020 election season.\nIn a June 2019 article in the Los Angeles Times, staff writer Mark Barabak looked at this historical shift. After Congress passed the crime bill – with the help of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden – Democrats were “ecstatic.” But a quarter century later, Barabak writes:\nSome consider the law too tough and many, including President Trump, blame it for a wave of mass incarceration that has filled prisons with a flood of Black and brown inmates.\n“It destroyed entire neighborhoods, destroyed entire communities and we’re still paying the price and suffering from it,” said Patrisse Cullors, a Los Angeles activist who co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement. “What people need to say is, we made a mistake. A very big one.”...\nIt also underscores the generation gap between the 76-year-old Biden and younger rivals focused on the racial and social injustices that grew from the push for stiffer punishment….\nThe legislation came at a time when crime, fueled by street gangs and the crack cocaine epidemic, was seen as spiraling out of control — including in Washington, D.C., under the very noses of congressional lawmakers.\nDemocrats were acutely sensitive to the issue. Bill Clinton ended the party’s exile from the White House by running in 1992 as a “different kind of Democrat,” with a tougher approach to law enforcement — the Arkansas governor even briefly dropped off the campaign trail to preside over the execution of a cop-killer with severely diminished mental capacity.\nWhen the bill finally passed, after several close calls, Democrats exulted.\n“This could be one of those turning points in history,” the Senate majority leader, George Mitchell of Maine, told reporters. “I think … the time is over when, in fact or perception, the Republicans are seen as the party that’s tougher on crime. It’s the Democrats.”...\nThe Democratic Party’s stances of the 1990s now feel out of step with public opinion, and with a party base that wants to see solutions to the problem of mass incarceration. Joe Biden, who championed the 1994 crime bill, is not the only Democratic presidential candidate to feel the heat. Sen. Kamala Harris has been criticized for her actions as San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general. In a September 2019 article in Vox, Senior correspondent German Lopez documented Harris’s past positions:\nAt Thursday night’s Democratic debate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) was questioned for her record on criminal justice issues — a record that’s led some critics to describe her not as a progressive reformer but as a relic of a “tough on crime” era going back to the 1990s and 2000s…\nHarris argues that her views align with the new progressive movement. But her record in California, where she was a prosecutor, district attorney, and state attorney general before representing the state in the U.S. Senate, is likely to come in for harsh scrutiny and debate in the coming months….\nA close examination of Harris’s record shows it’s filled with contradictions. She pushed for programs that helped people find jobs instead of putting them in prison, but also fought to keep people in prison even after they were proved innocent. She refused to pursue the death penalty against a man who killed a police officer, but also defended California’s death penalty system in court. She implemented training programs to address police officers’ racial biases, but also resisted calls to get her office to investigate certain police shootings….\n“There’s been incredibly rapid change in public opinion, in attention to criminal justice,” Silard said, citing his decades-long experience in the criminal justice system and current experience as president of the reform-minded Rosenberg Foundation. “Bringing a reverse lens to that is not fair, and also doesn’t recognize folks who were courageous at that time.”\nStill, Harris did embrace some “tough” policies while in the district attorney’s office, such as an anti-truancy program that targeted parents of kids who skipped school and threatened them with prosecution and punishment to push them to get their children to class.\nAs the context of the criminal justice debate changes, and as the public insists on reform, candidates and elected officials are shifting their positions in an effort to match the demands of the time.\n- How much of the material in this reading was new to you, and how much was already familiar? Do you have any questions about what you read?\n- What was the 1994 Crime Bill? Why did leading Democrats support it then, and why do many oppose it now?\n- Why have the past records of candidates such as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris been criticized by criminal justice reform advocates during the campaign? What do you think of these criticisms?\n- Do you think candidates should try to present themselves as “tough on crime”? What might be the appeal of this framing, and what are some of the problems that might come with focusing primarily on punitive policies to address criminal justice issues?\nThree Big Ideas for Criminal Justice Reform\nThe shift in views on crime and punishment has been accompanied by new policy ideas. Here are three policy ideas that the experts – and the 2020 presidential candidates – are now debating.\nMandatory minimum sentences were once popular with politicians who wanted to appear tough on crime. A “mandatory minimum sentence” is a legal requirement that someone convicted of a particular offense must be imprisoned for a certain minimum period of time. Minimum mandatory sentences contributed to the rapid rise of the U.S. prison population in the past several decades.\nTen 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have vowed to get rid of mandatory minimum sentencing entirely. Politico reporter Caitlin Oprysko summarized the issue:\nMandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses were significantly expanded at the federal level via a 1986 bill aimed at addressing drug abuse. The law required that certain offenses be punishable with a minimum sentence regardless of the circumstances of a case or an individual, which, advocates of reform say, have been a major contributing factor to mass incarceration in the U.S.\nReform advocates also say prosecutors often use the threat of charges that carry steep minimum sentences to elicit a guilty plea to lesser charges regardless of a defendant’s guilt. While the 2018 criminal justice bill signed by President Trump enacted some reforms to federal mandatory minimum guidelines, many 2020 Democrats say it didn’t go far enough.\nCash bail. A second leading reform is to end or restrict the use of cash bail. “Cash bail” is the requirement that someone who is charged with a crime (but not yet convicted) must make a deposit of money in order to be released before their trial. The stated purpose of cash bail is to ensure that the defendant will return to court for their trial. In their 2016 document entitled “A Vision for Black Lives: Policy Demands for Black Power, Freedom and Justice,” the Movement for Black Lives coalition described the problem of cash bail:\nLow-income people who are arrested spend an average of 23 days in a cage before their day in court simply because they often cannot afford to pay bail. For people who live paycheck to paycheck, even a short stint in jail can have devastating consequences including job loss, eviction, or having their children taken away. This is true even when they are not convicted.\nAccording to a 2010 Human Rights Watch report, for 72 percent of misdemeanor cases in New York, bail was set at $1,000 or less and still defendants could not pay the bail amount.\nBail is not only inhumane, it is costly. A 2010 Human Rights Watch report calculated that New York City was paying $42 million a year to incarcerate non-felony defendants. Local jurisdictions now spend $22.2 billion every year on correctional institutions.\nBail, like all things criminal justice related, is also racially discriminatory. Black defendants have 44 percent higher odds of being denied bail and kept in jail pretrial than white defendants with similar legal circumstances….\nThe U.S. should initiate legislation to eliminate the bail system and capture the billions of dollars in savings to support more effective and humane alternatives to criminalization.\nAccording to a summary of candidate positions for Politico, as of October 2019, ten Democratic candidates have vowed to end cash bail entirely and three have vowed to reform or reduce it.\nRoll back private prisons. A third idea for criminal justice reform is to curtail or end the use of private prisons. So far, eleven Democratic candidates have come out in favor of ending federal contracts with private prisons entirely. In a June 2019 article in the Los Angeles Times, staff writer Evan Halper highlighted the growing consensus within the party:\nDemocratic presidential candidates, seizing on anger over the mistreatment of immigrants at privately run detention centers, are pushing to outlaw them — and private prisons altogether, moving the issue to prominence in the 2020 primary race.\nThe demand for a ban on private lockups is becoming an increasingly potent campaign issue, as the private prison industry flourishes under a Trump administration eager to provide it with inmates and lucrative federal contracts. As the population housed in private lockups grows, a steady stream of government investigations and media reports has documented abuses and called into question whether they are saving taxpayers any money.\n[In mid June 2019], Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts rolled out a detailed critique of the facilities as well as her blueprint for getting rid of them. She joined other candidates who are vowing to phase out all private immigrant detention centers and prisons operated for the federal government, including Sens. Kamala Harris of California and Bernie Sanders of Vermont.\n“The companies running prisons and detention centers regularly sacrifice safety to boost their bottom line,” Warren wrote in a Medium post published Friday morning.\n“Washington hands billions over to corporations profiting off of inhumane detention and incarceration policies while ignoring the families that are destroyed in the process. We need to call that out for what it is: corruption.”\n- How much of the material in this reading was new to you, and how much was already familiar? Do you have any questions about what you read?\n- The web sites below provide overviews of the candidates’ platforms on criminal justice. Spend some time looking at their proposals. What ideas stand out? Which policies do you support, and why?\nChanging Republican Positions on Criminal Justice\nIn December 2018, President Trump signed into law the First Step Act, which aims to support people reentering society from prison. The bill gained wide bipartisan support. While some reformers have debated whether the measure will meaningfully address mass incarceration, many have expressed surprise that a Republican White House and Senate—which might normally be expected to advocate bigger prisons and longer jail sentences—have come to support some measure of reform.\nIn a December 2018 article in the New Yorker, contributor Osita Nwanevu explained how the passage of the legislation reflects changes within the Republican party—with at least some prominent conservatives joining the push for reform:\nThat the [First Step Act] has advanced this far under the Trump Administration reflects the purchase criminal-justice reform has gained not only among Democrats but also among conservative Republicans. The bill’s list of supporters includes Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand, the Koch brothers and the American Civil Liberties Union. The significant buy-in from the right is the culmination of years of effort from a cadre of libertarian-leaning conservatives, like the anti-tax zealot Grover Norquist, and evangelicals, such as Chuck Colson, the founder of the Christian nonprofit organization Prison Fellowship, who have worked to convince others that the prison system has become too costly, punitive, and government-empowering.\nMost of their successes have come at the state level, in places like Georgia and Texas, where Republicans have worked to reduce the incarceration of nonviolent offenders and boost anti-recidivism efforts. In Georgia, the incarceration rate for Black males has declined by thirty per cent over the past eight years, and recidivism rates for those who complete vocational training or a G.E.D. while imprisoned have also dropped sharply—which the outgoing Republican governor Nathan Deal notes happened under his tenure.\nIn a piece for National Review, published in late November, Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah and one of the First Step Act’s leading advocates, neatly made the conservative case for the bill and for federal-level criminal justice reform. “Unlike some reformers, I don’t think our justice system is fundamentally broken, unjust, or corrupt,” Lee wrote. “I know from experience that dangerous criminals exist—individuals who are incapable of or uninterested in rehabilitation and change. . . . But my time as a prosecutor also tells me that not every criminal is dangerous or incapable of living a productive life,” he wrote. “My faith as a Christian teaches me that many people are capable of redemption. And my instincts as a conservative make me believe that the government can be reformed to work better.”\nThe act’s major reforms include making the 2010 Fair Sentencing Act’s reduction in the disparities between sentences for crack and powdered cocaine retroactive, granting judges more freedom from mandatory-minimum sentences, and expanding the time credits that prisoners can earn and put toward reducing their sentences or qualifying for release into transitional programs. The bill’s supporters estimate that as many as four thousand prisoners could immediately qualify for early release once the bill takes effect.\nNot all conservatives are in agreement about reform initiatives, however, and the First Step Act continues to receive strong pushback from many Republicans. Also, it is not clear that the reforms brought about by the legislation will be all that dramatic. In a December 2018 article in the New Republic entitled “The Criminal-Justice Reform Bill is Both Historic and Disappointing,” staff writer Matt Ford analyzed some of the limitations:\nThis unusual coalition is one of many reasons why the First Step Act might be the strangest piece of legislation in the Trump era. It’s both groundbreaking and meager, both heartening and disappointing—a long-overdue retreat from decades of inhumane policy, but also an insufficiently small step toward a more conscientious approach to crime and punishment.\nOne of the bill’s central provisions expands what’s known as the “safety valve,” which allows federal judges to ignore mandatory minimums in sentencing defendants who commit nonviolent, low-level crimes. Another provision reworks the three-strikes requirement for drug-related felonies: Instead of a life sentence, someone sentenced under it would receive only 25 years in prison. Modest though these changes are, they would not apply retroactively….\nThere will always be tough-on-crime politicians like [Arkansas Senator and strong opponent of the legislation, Tom] Cotton who push for a maximally punitive system. One of the more heartening aspects of the First Step Act, however, is how vociferously many conservatives have countered Cotton’s claims. In a November op-ed in National Review, Cotton resorted to familiar tropes by arguing the bill would let government bureaucrats and liberal judges release violent felons into American communities. Utah Senator Mike Lee, one of the Senate’s key figures on criminal justice reform, wrote an op-ed that dismantled his claims point-by-point. He also challenged Cotton on ideological grounds. “Conservatives have a rich history as reformers,” he argued.\nWhile a significant portion of the Republican Party remains resistant to calls for reform, the fact that some conservatives have shifted their policy positions has contributed to changes in the national conversation.\nHow much of the material in this reading was new to you, and how much was already familiar? Do you have any questions about what you read?\n- How have some Republicans shifted their views on mass incarceration in the past thirty years? How do conservative arguments for reform overlap with those made by progressives, and how are they different?\n- Can you think of other issues that have created unusual alliances across party lines? On what other matters might people who are often political rivals find common ground?\nResearch assistance provided by John Bergen.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "- branched polymer\n- a polymer having a molecular structure of secondary chains that extend from the primary main chains.\nMechanics glossary. 2013.\nMechanics glossary. 2013.\npolymer — branched polymer crosslinked polymer network polymer … Mechanics glossary\nPolymer — Appearance of real linear polymer chains as recorded using an atomic force microscope on surface under liquid medium. Chain contour length for this polymer is 204 nm; thickness is 0.4 nm. A polymer is a large molecule (macromolecule … Wikipedia\npolymer — /pol euh meuhr/, n. Chem. 1. a compound of high molecular weight derived either by the addition of many smaller molecules, as polyethylene, or by the condensation of many smaller molecules with the elimination of water, alcohol, or the like, as… … Universalium\ngraft polymer — noun A branched polymer having sidechains composed of different monomers to that of the main chain … Wiktionary\nForensic polymer engineering — The study of failure in polymeric products is called forensic polymer engineering. The topic includes the fracture of plastic products, or any other reason why such a product fails in service, or fails to meet its specification. The subject… … Wikipedia\nDendronized polymer — Dendronized polymers are linear polymers to every repeat unit of which dendrons are attached. Dendrons are regularly branched, tree like fragments and for larger ones the polymer backbone is wrapped to give sausage like, cylindrical molecular… … Wikipedia\nSpherulite (polymer physics) — In polymer physics, spherulites are spherical semi crystalline regions inside non branched linear polymers.When a liquid linear polymer (such as polyethylene) is cooled down slowly, the polymer strings take on a certain orderly configuration :… … Wikipedia\nglycogen — Branched polymer of D glucose (mostly a (1 4) linked, but some a (1 6) at branch points). Size range very variable, up to 105 glucose units. Major short term storage polymer of animal cells, and is particularly abundant in the liver and to a… … Dictionary of molecular biology\nindustrial polymers, chemistry of — Introduction structure and composition of chemical compounds made up of long, chainlike molecules (molecule). What distinguishes polymers from other types of compounds is the extremely large size of the molecules. The size of a… … Universalium\nBranching (chemistry) — [http://www.pslc.ws/macrog/pc.htm] Branching may result from the formation of carbon carbon or various other types of covalent bonds. Branching by ester and amide bonds is typically by a condensation reaction, producing one molecule of water (or… … Wikipedia", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Virtual Crash Testing- Faster, Cheaper, Better - Trends\nThis Web site is so popular among automakers and safety engineers that it recently locked up while Japanese automakers downloaded everything posted there. It's the National Crash Analysis Center at George Washington University, created by a pioneering group of computer whizzes and students who are simulating far more complex car crashes and detailed models of whole crash scenes faster and cheaper, using declassified computer codes developed by the Defense Department to simulate nuclear explosions.\nInitially, it took 12 hours on a multimillion-dollar supercomputer to model one crash, and costs to automakers could run into the millions, an NCAC spokesman explained. But by dismantling and digitizing each part of a vehicle, the NCAC uses \"variable and stable parallel computing\" to do the same thing for as little as $30,000. The models can be used repeatedly in all kinds of crash situations-from vehicles to occupants to roadside structures. A recent scenario used NCAC simulations to show exactly how airbags were injuring children, allowing a much quicker assessment of the mechanical problem than would have been possible in the past. Future plans include developing a complete human model that could be used to simulate the injury of occupants in any mode of transportation-car, bus, train, or plane.\nFunded by government and industry grants, all of the Center's computer modeling is posted on its Web site (gwuva.gwu.edu/ncac), where it can be downloaded by scientists and researchers around the world to improve vehicle designs, restraint systems, and highway and road construction. For its pioneering efforts, the Center was among the five finalists in this year's prestigious Computerworld Smithsonian Award.\nCapitol NotesHair-Trigger Airbags: As if airbags weren't getting enough negative ink these days, NHTSA is now investigating a small but growing number of reports of spontaneous driver-side airbag deployment for little or no apparent reason. Six drivers of '91 and '92 Camaros and nine drivers of '95 and '96 Mazda 626s reported their bags blew while the car was driven after hitting a pothole or a manhole cover or for no reason at all. NHTSA is already studying spontaneous airbag deployments in some Subarus and several General Motors models. In the GM cases, NHTSA believes the airbags spontaneously deployed because the module that controls activation was corroded due to wet carpeting underneath the front passenger seat, where the control module is located. In January, NHTSA began investigation of seven complaints of overly sensitive airbags on both the '95 Subaru Legacy and Impreza. In two cases, owners said the airbag deployed after the driver stepped on the brake. Other drivers said the airbag deployed after the car went over a dip in the road, a pothole, or scraped the road...Rental Discrimination: Pegged as too great an insurance risk, drivers under the age of 25 have been routinely turned away at rental car counters. But that may change thanks to a New York State Court of Appeals ruling that to deny rental solely on the basis of age was discriminatory. The rental car companies argued that insurance for younger drivers was not available, which exempted them from renting to young drivers. Since most car rental companies are self-insured and those that are not can utilize the state automobile insurance plan, the court found the argument \"without merit.\" The judge further noted that companies are able to turn away drivers with bad records whatever their age, since driving records are easily and instantly accessible through the state motor vehicle administration. The major players in the rental business say they will comply with the ruling but may add a surcharge for younger renters...Head Protection: BMW has not lost faith in airbags. Its 7 Series will offer the first airbags to cushion driver's and passenger's head and neck during side impacts. The new head airbag is a long tube stored in the roof panel above each front door. Upon impact, it inflates and protects a passenger's head and neck from the windshield pillar, window, and center pillar. It will be a standard feature in the '98 7 Series and eventually will be available on all BMW sedans, which currently offer side impact airbags as well.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Drug abuse is a significant problem in many countries. Nowadays, it creates a severe issue for a person’s mental health. When you use drugs in illegal ways or take this more than the regular dose, it may impact your health.\nMost of the people performed such things to feel good and avoid stress & satisfy their soul. Here in the below sections, you will learn About drug abuse & its types.\nDifferent types of drug abuse\n- Stimulant abuse\nStimulant abuse is one type of drug abuse that causes physical & psychological impacts. The individual abuse stimulants experience a boost in energy. Sometimes it may be effective for individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. There are a few stimulant abuses that include Ritalin, Cocaine, Dexedrine, and many more.\n- Adderall abuse\nAdderall is mostly used for the treatment of hyperactivity disorder. When you take this drug as per the prescription, it can increase your focus & memory power. But when you take this higher than the prescribed amount, you may end up with cardiac complications & sometimes you may get a heart attack.\n- Heroin abuse\nThere are almost one million people in the world who were abusing it. When you take heroin more than the standard amount, then it reduces the physical & physiological distress.\nHeroin is a drug that is mostly smoked or injected into an individual. These are affordable & quickly obtain. Most of the people who abuse heroin end up with an increased risk of disease like HIV.\n- Cocaine abuse\nIt is a street drug that is extremely popular in various countries. It is derived from the coca plant. When you take to overdose on this substance, then you will feel energetic.\n- Sedative abuse\nThese drugs are primarily used to treat anxiety disorders. Most people used to consume this drug to reduce anxiety, sleep disorders, and panic attacks. People who are suffering from the obsessive-compulsive disorder also used to take this drug. It is a popular drug abuse substance because of the relaxation they produce.\n- Ecstasy abuse\nWhen an individual consumes Ecstasy’s overdose, he/she will experience hallucinations. This drug offers many positive impacts on the people who are suffering from euphoria. But when someone abused this drug, it offers various adverse effects like dehydration and many more.\n- Opioid abuse\nAlmost 11 million people in the USA abused opioids. These are addictive substances that can impact your health. Overdose of opioids may result in organ damage & various respiratory problems.\n- Meth abuse\nThese are exceptionally toxic elements that contain pseudoephedrine. It includes various deadly elements that may cause various diseases. If you take an overdose of meth, then you may end up with physiological problems.\nIs there any sign of drug abuse?\nYes, there are various signs about drug abuse. If you took drugs regularly and feel a loss of interest, it is a clear drug abuse sign.\nSome people notice there is a drastic change in their physical appearance because of drug abuse. If you also experience a puffy face, loss of interest, rapid mood swings, and sleeping disorders, then it may be an alarming sign for you.\nWhen you take any substance more than the standard amount, then it impacts your health. Well, no matter which type of drug abuse you are suffering from, you should go for comprehensive treatment to recover your lifestyle.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "‘Rapid transit system’ is a term used for rail, bus and cycle networks. For trips up to 5 miles (8 km) cycle networks transport more people in less time than rail or bus networks. eBikes operated on cycle networks further reduce journey times and make cycle networks competitive for longer distances, up to 10 miles (16 km).\nCompare mass rapid transport systems\nFor station-to-station trips rail is fastest. For door-to-door trips up to 5-8 miles (8-12 km) cycling provides the shortest journey times unless you live and work beside stations. Bus rapid transit systems run at faster speeds than bikes but journeys take longer because they provide for few door-to-door journeys.\nFrom the perspective of city planners, cycle transport has many advantages.\nTo realise the full value of cycle infrastructure:\n- cycle paths, bike lanes etc must be integrated with other mass transit networks by planning railway stations as hubs for local cycle networks\n- individual cycleways must be interconnected to form a network", "label": "No"}
{"text": "SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN\nIn this section we present our system design following the Waterfall method of system design. The diagrams in the system were drawn by using Microsoft Office (Visio and PowerPoint). This chapter is segmented into system description, system requirement, Benefits, Project plan, risk management, context diagrams, use case diagram, use case narrative, non-functional requirement, state diagram, and the Graphical user Interface (GUI).\n4.1 System Description\nThere is no universally agreed upon definition of what aspects constitute a system description and various institution and organizations. The fundamental organization of a system, embodied in its ...view middle of the document...\nAfter the search and that particular records is found, the system brings forth a dialogue box unto the screen with the words “Records found!” and displays folder in the connecting device where the user can find that records. In the case of the opposite where records are not found, the system displays “Records not found!” This behavior which the system exhibits is what makes it “intelligent” with the help of AI.\n4.2 System Requirement\nThe dynamics of website creation is ever changing in this fast modernized age. Thus, to design and subsequently develop a web application that is of standard and flexible the following must be carefully factored into its development.\n* Perform and control the process\n* Maintain evidence about work done, as determined by laws of regulations\n* Provide information for the organization and the community about the work done\n* Accessibility: the services for which the system was designed or develop must be easily accessible and readily available.\n* Flexibility: the system must be flexible, that is it should be interactive in order to seamlessly access records by a novice user.\n* Compatibility: the system designed on this framework should provide an open standard interface to interact with.\n* Artificial Intelligence (AI): for a system to be intelligent it has to have AI flexibility. Thus, a smart system should have the ability to evolve with the adaptability of system over load.\n* Durability and reusability: the system should be designed in an object-oriented model in which applications are treated as encapsulated elements with a well-defined interface as long as interfaces remain consistent with these components can withstand technology changes.\n* Open architecture and interfaces: the framework should have an open architecture and open application interfaces to enable interaction and integration seamlessly between service providers and other entities. Thus, the architecture is able to take advantage of the open, dynamic nature of the web by supporting just-in-time application integration.\n4.3 Benefits of Intelligent Administrative Recordkeeping System (IARS)\n* Planning: Establish what processes are needed for administrative records to be effectively maintained and how this will be achieved. Planning an administrative recordkeeping process will help maintain a recordkeeping system that works for organization’s or institution’s practice and provide clear expectations for practice staff.\n* Consistency: to make it easier for practice staff to do their job, have information collected and stored in a consistent way within the institution’s or organization’s practice; all staff should follow the same policies and procedures.\n* Communication: all staff is made aware of administrative recordkeeping policies to ensure that they understand procedures. That is by communicating expectations clearly consistent administrative recordkeeping benefits are achieved.\n* Training: knowing the...", "label": "No"}
{"text": "This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version.View Full Document\nUnformatted text preview: Engineering Analysis 4 Workshop questions - week of 10/26/08 1. Consider the forced oscillator x 00 + x = cos 2 t. (1) (a) Find the general solution. Answer- this is a straightforward review of undamped oscillators. The natural frequency is 1 and x c = cos t + sin t Now you have to find a particular solution. Take as a trial solution x p ( t ) = A cos 2 t + B sin 2 t, and plug this into equation (1). You get- 3 A cos 2 t- 3 B sin 2 t = cos 2 t. (2) Equating coefficients of cos 2 t and sin 2 t in equation (2) you can see that A =- 1 / 3 and B = 0 . Thus, the particular solution is x p ( t ) =- 1 3 cos 2 t and the general solution is x = cos t + sin t- 1 3 cos 2 t. (b) Suppose you are interested in the initial conditions x (0) = 1 , x (0) = 0 . Explain the fallacy in the following argument. Incorrect argument - determine and to match the initial conditions so that 1 = cos 0 + sin 0 , 0 =- sin 0 + cos 0 . or = 1 , = 0 . Thus, the solution to the initial value problem is x ( t ) = cos t- 1 3 cos 2 t, which clearly does not satisfy the initial condition. Answer - Facilitators please note - this is a very common source of error on exams. Please make certain that the students clearly understand what is wrong with this reasoning....\nView Full Document\n- Spring '08\n- Constant of integration, Boundary value problem", "label": "No"}
{"text": "NASA’s return to manned spaceflight took a few steps forward this month with the completion of the Orion crew capsule. As the module that will hopefully bring astronauts back to the Moon and to Mars, the capsule rolled out of its assembly facility at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on Thursday, Sept. 11. This was the first step on its nearly two month journey to the launch pad and planned blastoff this coming December.\nOrion’s assembly was just completed this past weekend by technicians and engineers from prime contractor Lockheed Martin inside the agency’s Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout (O & C) Facility. And with the installation of the world’s largest heat shield and the inert service module, all that remains is fueling and the attachment of its launch abort system before it will installed atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket.\nThe unmanned test flight – Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) – is slated to blast off on December 2014, and will send the capsule into space for the first time. This will be NASA’s first chance to observe how well the Orion capsule works in space before it’s sent on its first mission on the Space Launch System (SLS), which is currently under development by NASA and is scheduled to fly no later than 2018.\nThe Orion is NASA’s first manned spacecraft project to reach test-flight status since the Space Shuttle first flew in the 1980s. It is designed to carry up to six astronauts on deep space missions to Mars and asteroids, either on its own or using a habitat module for missions longer than 21 days. The development process has been a long time in the making, and had more than its share of bumps along the way.\nNothing about building the first of a brand new space transportation system is easy. But the crew module is undoubtedly the most complex component that will fly in December. The pressure vessel, the heat shield, parachute system, avionics — piecing all of that together into a working spacecraft is an accomplishment. Seeing it fly in three months is going to be amazing.\nIn addition to going to the Moon and Mars, the Orion spacecraft will carry astronauts on voyages venturing father into deep space than ever before. This will include going to the Asteroid Belt, to Europa (to see if there’s any signs of life there), and even beyond – most likely to Enceladus, Titan, the larger moons of Uranus, and all the other wondrous places in the Solar System.\nThe two-orbit, four and a half hour EFT-1 flight will lift the Orion spacecraft and its attached second stage to an orbital altitude of 5,800 km (3,600 miles), about 15 times higher than the International Space Station (ISS) – and farther than any human spacecraft has journeyed in 40 years. It will be an historic occasion, and constitute an important step in what is sure to be known as the Second Space Age.\nAnd be sure to watch this time-lapse video of the Orion Capsule as it is released from the Kennedy Space Center to the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility in preparation for its first flight:", "label": "No"}
{"text": "When trying to decide what to major in, you probably have a lot of ideas about what you do and do not want as a career. However, many times, the way you judge a career is based upon stereotypes. If you can cast those aside, you may just find that some careers are actually worth pursuing. One example is social work.\nWhat Is Social Work?\nSocial work encompasses careers that help people to improve the quality of their lives. It can include anything from working as a case worker who manages government benefits to working on a hospital’s human resources team. The main thing is that all social work jobs focus on is helping people to overcome burdens in their lives. With a focus on social justice, they offer assistance to help people overcome these burdens using available resources.\nWhat Does It Take to Work in This Field?\nMany people choose to become a social worker because they have personal reasons for wanting to help others. Some people are truly passionate about working with those who are struggling and helping them to rise above whatever it is that is holding them back. For others, the idea of working with people in a particular situation might be alluring, such as helping people with drug addictions. Almost always there is some personal connection that drawls people to this field.\nHow Does a Person Become a Social Worker?\nGetting started in this career is not too difficult. Many schools, like Case Western, will actually offer great information on exactly what you need to do to enter the field. It’s a pretty straightforward education path. You will need to have a bachelor’s degree at minimum, but some employers require a master’s degree. In addition, you may have to complete an internship and get licensed if you’ll be working as a clinical social worker. Finding a school isn’t hard because many schools offer programs and some, like ACU, even offer online program options.\nIn addition, it is a rather easy career to get started, even at the entry level. This is because there is great on-going demand for social workers. It is similar to the healthcare field where people always need the services, so there are always job openings.\nWhat Are Some Reasons to Go Into This Field?\nBesides any personal reasons you may have for being interested in this field, there are plenty of other things that might draw you to it. Starting with the fact that social work allows you to become an effective member of your community, helping to make it better and improve citizens’ lives. In addition, you are able to make positive impacts in people’s lives. You can become an advocate for people whose voices aren’t being heard. Finally, there are so many careers in social work from which to choose, from patient advocates to social work professors, that finding where you fit in is pretty easy.\nChoosing your college major is never something you can do without thinking about it long and hard. If you are interested in helping people, then take a closer look at social work. It may not be what you think it is. It could possibly offer you exactly what you need in a career.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "What is the difference between theft, robbery and burglary?\nThere are different types of theft. It can be a petit theft. It can be a grand theft. Thefts may be serious enough to be considered a robbery. Thefts occur different places. For example, thefts occur in houses. They occur in cars. In fact, thefts can occur almost anywhere.\nWhat is a theft? Thefts occur by taking property of someone else. Thefts require a lack of permission. Also, they require that the taking be done intentionally. Understand that merely touching an item with this intent is enough to commit the entire offense. For example, a person goes into a store. They grab an item off the shelf with the intent to remove the item from the store. After they grab the item they change their mind. The theft has already occurred. Even though they changed their mind, the theft already happened.\nTypes of Theft\nNext, consider the different types of theft. For example, you have petit theft under $100. This type of theft requires the same elements. However, the monetary amount of the item must be under $100. This type of theft is considered an M2. Specifically, you can be punished by up to 60 days in jail, or 6 months of probation.\nAlternatively, there is petit theft over $100 but under $300. This again requires the same criminal elements. However, there is a specific monetary requirement. The item must be over $100. It can’t be over $300. This type of theft is considered an M1. Specifically, you can be punished by up to 1 year in jail, or 1 year of probation.\nLastly, there is grand theft. Grand Theft requires the same basic criminal components. However, the amount taken must be over $300. The basic Grand theft is a third degree felony. A third degree felony is punishable by up to 5 years in prison or 5 years of probation. However, not all grand thefts are third degree felonies. The higher the amount, the higher the punishment. Grand Theft Offenses can be 2nd degree felonies or even 1st degree felonies. Consider the penalties. For example, f2 felonies are punishable by up to 15 years in prison or probation. f1 felonies are punishable by up to 30 years in prison.\nIn summary, theft cases can be very serious or very minor. Talk to your criminal defense lawyer about the possible consequences.\nRobberies occur when you take something from someone else. For example, a person is holding an object. You walk up, grab the item, and run off. That is a robbery. It requires taking something from someone else by force or threat. What’s a threat? For example, the robber says, “give me your money or else.” The person hands them their money. The robber runs off with the money. That’s a robbery! Or consider another example. The robber runs up, attacks someone, rips a purse out of their hand, and runs off. That’s also a robbery. As you can see, robbery occurs in different ways.\nSudden Snatching, By Force, or With a Weapon\nFirst, Robbery by sudden snatching is the lowest level of robbery. This is the classic grab and go scenario. Consider, a person grabs a dollar out of your hand and runs off. This is the simplest and least serious version of robbery. This variety is called Robbery by sudden snatching. It’s considered an F3. That is a third degree felony. It’s punishable up to 5 years in prison or 5 years on probation.\nNext, consider Robbery by force. Robbery by subsequent force is a more serious variety of robbery. This type of Robbery involves actual physical violence to effectuate the robbery. Consider the example we gave earlier. In that example the Robbery attacked someone, and ripped an item away from a person. In this example, there is no weapon or firearm. This is a brute force type of Robbery. It involves violence. This type of Robbery is a second degree felony. It’s punishable by up to 15 years in prison or 15 years of probation.\nLastly, consider Robbery involving a deadly weapon, or firearm. For example, an armed robber walks into a gas station. The armed robber points the gun at the cashier and demands money. Then, the cashier hands him the money. The armed robber runs out with the money. This is a Robbery w/ a firearm. It’s an F1 offense, punishable by up to life in prison. This is the most serious type of robbery offense.\nNext, and the last type of theft we will discuss, is Burglary. Burglary cases occur when a person enters a location that they are not allowed. Inside the location, they have an intent to commit a criminal or unlawful act. For example, a person goes into somebody else’s house. Inside the house, they have the intent to steal items from the house. They take items from the house. They leave. This is a Burglary. The house wasn’t theirs. Neither were the items. Ultimately, they did something unlawful, inside a residence, against the permission of the owner.\nMoreover, a Burglary requires specific element of intent. Specifically, the intent to do wrong inside the location. This is sometimes difficult for the state to prove. Consider a person entering into a house they don’t have permission to enter. However, they simply walk around and leave. In this example, this may or may not be a Burglary. It’s only a Burglary if the intent was to do wrong once inside the residence. This intent is often the point of debate. This is often more true in cases where the Burglary is caught in the act. For example, a Burglar is caught entering a house. However, the Burglary didn’t take anything from the house.\nIn this case, the prosecution may struggle to prove criminal intent. For example, what if he was homeless and wanted a place to sleep? Or, what if he was drunk and stumbled into the wrong home by accident? The easier cases for the prosecution involve an actual crime inside the house itself. Punishment for Burglary is straight forward. It’s considered an F2, punishable by up to 15 years. People who commit armed burglaries or do violence inside elevate the offense to a life felony.\nIn conclusion, there are many types of theft. There are simple thefts. There are more involved thefts. Each theft carries their own penalties and their own defenses. Consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to handle your case.\nSmith & Eulo Law Firm offers free consultation for all of your Criminal Cases. Call us today for your FREE CONSULTATION. 407-930-8912", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Relationship between Healthy Life and Enzymes\nSummaryEnzymes are nothing but the necessary proteins that maintain the various biological and chemical functions within the body and these include processes like digesting food to activating the brain and thousands of others. Enzymes act as a catalyst for millions of reactions that happen within the body, that make us grow, sleep, communicate, get hungry, feel and many more. Overall, it makes us live.\n- Author Name: Fiona Bingly\nThe growth and reproduction of life, birth and death, and metabolism are all related to enzymes. Without the catalysis of enzymes, humans can't even carry out the most basic life activities, such as food digestion, oxygen breathing, etc., let alone other problems. In fact, almost all kinds of reactions occurring in living organisms are carried out by enzyme catalysis. We can even say that the existence of life is inseparable from the enzyme.\nModern lifestyles put tremendous pressure on the human body and spirit. Living a healthy life is quite of an affair but for most, the credit goes to natural enzymes. Dr. Edward Howell, who was the foremost pioneer in the enzyme research field, maintained that enzymes can bring the spark back to your life. They are just the supplements that we miss out due to the demands of modern living. Scientifically speaking, enzymes are nothing but the necessary proteins that maintain the various biological and chemical functions within the body and these include processes like digesting food to activating the brain and thousands of others. Enzymes act as a catalyst for millions of reactions that happen within the body, that make us grow, sleep, communicate, get hungry, feel and many more. Overall, it makes us live.\nEnzymes are so important in life because enzymes catalyze a fast reaction that is about a thousand times to hundreds of millions more times faster than a chemically catalyzed reaction. The enzyme is basically useful for two purposes - metabolism and digestion. Metabolic functions include catalyzing various reactions within the cell, generating energy and ultimately detoxifying. Every organ, tissue and sensation depends on this process. The human body is made up and maintained by daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, protein, minerals and other nutrients. The two most important enzymes are catalase and superoxide dismutase (SOD). This reaction preserves the protection of the cells while decomposing hydrogen peroxide, which is a waste in the metabolic process and therefore releases valuable oxygen.\nOn the other hand, digestive enzymes are secreted in the gastrointestinal tract, helping to break down food into simple substances. They are basically called proteases, lipases and amylases. For example, amylase is present in human saliva, but our busy life does not always allow for full chewing before swallowing food. Most of us are forced in some way to swallow breakfast without eating, which makes the enzymes present in the intestines more difficult. In addition, people now consume more coffee, process carbohydrates, sugar and alcohol, which depletes the level of amylase that the body can produce. The same is true for all other enzymes in the body, and we need to take further steps to reduce the body's metabolic needs and promote its smooth operation.\nIn order to complete the changes and reactions of thousands of substances in living organisms, the corresponding enzymes are needed. It has been estimated that there are approximately 1,023 enzymes in living organisms, which ensure that normal life activities can be carried out. Once an organism lacks an enzyme, or its catalytic activity is low, the metabolism of the organism will be abnormal, causing disease and even death.\nAccording to survey reports, most Americans have a deficiency in enzyme levels by the time they reach the age of 40. While enzymes can still be derived from some foods, it gets difficult for the person to break down the raw food in the first instance. This will highly tax the system and sometimes failures could occur. As a result food allergies occur. A way out will be to live completely on food supplements but this is both distasteful and you are missing out on many things that cannot be artificially introduced into the system. Thus the presence of the proper enzymes is a must and it could be taken care of by the natural enzymes that Creative Enzymes manufactures. Enzymes are recommended by several researchers and the results have never been better! So, bring the spark back to your life with enzymes!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "In the book, \"The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals\" by Charles Darwin, he gives an excellent and vivid description of fear.\nFear is often preceded by astonishment, and is so far akin to it, that both lead to the senses of sight and hearing being instantly aroused. In both cases the eyes and mouth are widely opened, and the eyebrows raised. The frightened man at first stands like a statue motionless and breathless, or crouches down as if instinctively to escape observation. The heart beats quickly and violently, so that it palpitates or knocks against the ribs... That the skin is much affected under the sense of great fear, we see in the marvelous manner in which perspiration immediately exudes from it... The hairs also on the skin stand erect; and the superficial muscles shiver. In connection with the disturbed action of the heart, the breathing is hurried. The salivary glands act imperfectly; the mouth becomes dry, and is often opened and shut.Fear is a normal response to protect us from danger and if we could not feel it, we would not be able to protect ourselves. Our life experiences alter how we feel and perceive fears in our lives. All too often, people who have been traumatized are triggered by current experiences that have no basis in real dangers. The fear then becomes a connection to an event that is not real in the moment but is perceived by that person.\nThe parts of the brain that are involved in the fear response include the amygdala which stores emotional memories including fear memories, the hippocampus which puts memories and experience in context to the stimuli being faced, the thalamus which decides where to send incoming data that it receives and the hypothalamus which is responsible for the fight or flight response.\nMany times, we hear people tell us or others to not be afraid and portray fear to be something that is bad or negative. All emotions are part of our mind and body for a reason whether they are from real or perceived sources. Our job should not be to discount, abhor, or condemn these emotions. Instead our job should be to embrace all of our emotions whether we feel they are positive or negative and fully become aware of how they impact our mind, our body and our personal growth.\nToo often, our society tries to control others and bring others in line with what we feel is the proper way to look at some aspect of life. The use of fear is one of the main ways that this is done and all you have to do is look around yourself in a day, and you can see evidence of this. From the government and their policies, to politics, schools, society norms, religious institutions and even down into the family practices and norms. Fear is often used as a weapon against others. Even the news media is extremely skilled at using fear to get us to tune into the news programs.\nTake a step back though and consider just how valuable fear is to our lives. It helps protect us and keep us from doing harmful things to ourselves and others. If we embrace it and we go into the fear, our lives become much more rich and full and alive. Of course, if we constantly overwhelm ourselves with fear from every direction, than fear becomes a hindrance to our lives.\nFear holds great power and energy and if we push it down in our lives and try to distance ourselves from it, than it will rob us of so much. Fear is potential energy that can be used to create a chair reaction of events into further awareness and potential benefit. We can learn so much from it and use it to move us forward into situations that benefit our lives and our growth.\nOften we are so afraid of fear and we are so overwhelmed in life that we can not deal with fear. We find ways to avoid it and run from it while it finds ways to get out attention. We may think we are avoiding it or just not thinking about fear but in the end, we are only fooling ourselves. If we continue to fool ourselves, our fears will get our attention and they will force us to deal with them. The sooner we begin to listen to our fears and embrace them, the better off we will be.\n*For more articles, check out the Mind Body Thoughts Blog", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Learn how to draw a cute cartoon crawling baby from the word “baby”. This is a pretty cool trick to learn how to do. You can show it off to your friends or just learn an ability to draw a cartoon that you didn’t know how to draw before. This simple step by step drawing tutorial can be found below. Have fun!\nHow to Draw a Cartoon Baby from the Word baby in Simple Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids\nWritten-Out Step by Step Instructions\n(Step 1) Write the word baby in lowercase letters.\n(Step 2) Draw curved lines over the first letter ‘b’ and the letter ‘a’. These will be the eyes.\n(Step 3) Now draw curved lines on the bottoms of the eyes.\n(Step 4) Write a letter ‘d’ in front of the first ‘b’ for the left side of the baby’s face. Then draw a sideways letter ‘c’ shape for the baby’s nose.\n(Step 5) Draw a letter ‘c’ in each ear. Draw a curved line for the top and bottom of the baby’s face.\n(Step 6) Draw a squiggly line for the hair on top of the baby’s head. Draw a curved line for the baby’s back. Draw an oval for the mouth and a line under the mouth for the lip.\n(Step 7) Draw a #2 shape and a curved line for the leg. Draw a sideways letter ‘D’ for the baby’s sleeve.\n(Step 8) Draw 2 lines for the baby’s arm. Draw a line for the chest and a sideways ‘?’ shape for the foot.\n(Step 9) Draw a sideways #3 shape for the fingers and a curved line on the foot.\n(Step 10) Draw another #3 shape on the hand. Draw a line in the foot.\n(Step 11) Your drawing is finished…you can add color if you choose to.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Discussions about the world that will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic have already started apace. Many commentators are wondering whether the crisis offers the opportunity to set the world on a more sustainable and equal path.\nThe Covid-19 recovery offers an opportunity to create a different type of ‘normal’ – one that can help restore trust in the state and reaffirm crucial economic and social rights.\nThe crisis is set to generate a loss of at least 1.5% or $1 trillion worldwide, which would technically mean a global recession with all major regions affected and a devastating impact on the poorest countries.\nPlans for recovery are already being discussed, with a focus on the financial stimulus needed to help economies recover. But what is needed is a systemic change that goes far beyond financial instruments to recalibrate societal values and provide a more sustainable underpinning for the future.\nCrises are often a moment of change: my experience from humanitarian contexts is that they should never be seen as a temporary breakdown, but rather as processes of change, creating new frameworks of social representation and regulation.\nDemands for a new order were already emerging before the pandemic struck, with people taking to the streets to protest against austerity and growing inequality and the lack of government action on climate change. The socio-economic devastation Covid-19 is wreaking across the world must be seen in the wider context of the enduring effects of the 2008 financial crisis.\nLast week on the Twittersphere an image started circulating showing a message on an apartment block in the Chilean capital Santiago, reading ‘No volveremos a la normalidad, porque’ la normalidad era el problema’ (‘we won’t get back to normal because normal was the problem’). Twitteratis assumed that the message was in response to the pandemic, when it was actually put up during the anti-government protests that ravaged Chile last year.\nChile.— Inês Moreira dos Santos (@inesmorsantos) November 1, 2019\n“No volveremos a la normalidad porque la normalidad era el problema” pic.twitter.com/tGXafBMCLV\nChilean President Sebastian Pinera had used the word ‘normality’ when announcing his decision to lift the state of emergency. But Chileans angry and frustrated with the increasing cost of living, low wages, poor public health and education system and deepening inequality were not prepared to accept a return to the status quo ante. It was this same popular anger that toppled the Bashir regime and brought about historic change in Sudan last year.\nA return to a new normality\nA return to normality post-crisis does not mean a mere restoration of the previous situation, but should lead to the establishment of a new order that, in the words of Mark Fisher (PDF), allows ‘what was previously deemed to be impossible seem attainable’.\nRecent decades have seen a progressive erosion of hard-won economic and social rights, deepening social inequalities, the expansion of precarious work and the regression of the welfare state in a growing number of countries.\nThis has been accompanied by a backlash against human rights, particularly women’s rights, and the shrinking of democratic space, leading in some cases to the criminalisation of social movements and rising populism, nationalism and xenophobia.\nThree critical areas where there is no option but change\nThis systemic change needs to address three crucial challenges: climate change, rampant inequality and the erosion of human rights. There is no option but change, given the state of the planet and the deep societal fractures that threaten the stability of the social contract between citizens and states.\nThe growing urgency of the climate emergency has engaged many concerned citizens and created mass social movements demanding change. The Covid-19 crisis has shown that more sustainable ways of living are possible.\nGovernments and businesses will be pushed to find ways to enable people to permanently shift their behaviour with regard to work and travel, and consider the benefits of remote working and virtual meetings. More critically, any financial recovery will need to be predicated on urgent action to reduce emissions in rich economies, and ensure a just transition in lower-income countries.\nThe recovery will also need to tackle the deep inequality plaguing so many societies. The aftermath of the Second World War saw sharply reduced income and wealth inequality and extensive government intervention in post-war recovery.\nSomething similar will be needed now to curtail corporate and investment profits and protect workers and consumers, including through social welfare reforms and progressive taxation. Governments are already playing a much stronger role in helping their citizens and economies weather this crisis, such as with the UK ‘wartime’ financial rescue package to ‘support jobs, incomes and businesses’, and this will need to be sustained. New ideas such as universal basic income should be tested.\nThe challenge with more robust state involvement will be to avoid enduring limitations to individual freedoms. Many fear that the extraordinary measures and emergency legislation governments have introduced to shut borders, enforce quarantine and track infected people may be the prelude to more autocratic and illiberal regimes.\nHuman rights advocates have questioned the speed with which emergency bills were waved through without parliamentary scrutiny, and fear that some of these measures will become normalised over time. Some fear that dictatorships are already emerging, such as in Hungary.\nEven before these draconian measures were introduced, fundamental human rights were already reported to be under strain in almost two-thirds of the 113 countries surveyed for the 2018 Rule of Law Index, with concerns over a universal surge in authoritarian nationalism and a retreat from international legal obligations.\nThe backlash against women’s rights is particularly concerning, from rising femicide and politically motivated gender-based violence to the erosion of sexual and reproductive rights. These protections can only be advanced within the context of a new international system that replaces the current multilateral system in crisis.\nThe quest for a new social model\nMultilateral innovation has invariably emerged from systemic crises. The First World War led to the creation of the League of Nations, and the Second to the establishment of the UN, the Bretton Woods institutions and the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), which paved the way for the creation of the EU. The 1973 oil shock ushered in the G7. More recently, the G20 was established after the 2008 financial crisis.\nIt’s too early to say what form this innovation should take, but it should reflect the different nature of the Covid-19 crisis compared to the world wars or global financial crises. Ideally, in a networked world and following a crisis characterised by increased community connection and solidarity, new forms of cooperation will be needed that harness the energy and spirit of non-state actors.\nIn many ways, global civil society may already be showing us what a different social model might look like as individuals and communities come together to help the most vulnerable in society.\nConcerned citizens will need to unite into social movements that will generate the push for change, as trade unions, the civil rights movement and the suffragettes did in the past. And it will be incumbent on actors such as think tanks and NGOs who see themselves as agents of change to attune themselves to emerging dynamics and work with governments and businesses to help shape a more sustainable and equal ‘normal’ for all.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Instead of belonging to the ‘lonely hearts club,’ a new study makes a case for seniors to consider moving into a designated retirement community—or at least to remain social.\nMany seniors prefer to age in place and remain in their own homes, but the benefits they might gain by saving money or maintaining a familiar setting can be lost through loneliness, which speeds up the aging process, according to a recent Cornell study published in Psychology and Aging.\nThe social pain of loneliness produces changes in the body that mimic the aging process and increase the risk of heart disease, according to the study, and while heart functions change as a normal aspect of aging, loneliness accelerates the process.\nResearchers measured cardiovascular reactivity and recovery in 91 young adults (aged 18 to 30) and 91 older adults (aged 65 to 80) who gave a speech and did mental arithmetic in a lab setting. They assessed each person’s level of loneliness before the tasks, and took systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements before, during, and after the tasks.\n“The most striking thing we found was that the cardiovascular response of the lonely young adults to the social stressor task looked more like that of the nonlonely older adults,” said lead author Anthony Ong, associate professor of human development in Cornell’s College of Human Ecology in a statement.\nOlder adults had a higher resting blood pressure and a greater cardiovascular stress reactivity, along with a longer recovery time, compared to younger adults. The study found that loneliness increased each of these measures, with an even more negative impact in older adults. In fact, the recovery time after the tasks was, on average, “so delayed [that] they did not return to baseline levels during the two-hour-long follow-up period.”\n“I think it’s helpful to distinguish the emotional pangs that are associated with acute loneliness from the more chronic feelings of distress that accompany perceived deficits in the quality of our social relationships,” Ong said. “Viewed from this perspective, acute loneliness may be seen as adaptive, signaling us to repair social connections. However, it is the persistence of loneliness over time that may set the stage for health problems in later life…one of the most important and life-affirming messages of this research is the reminder that we all desire and need meaningful social connections.”\nThe study can be accessed here.\nWritten by Alyssa Gerace", "label": "No"}
{"text": "First is graph paper. Any old kind will do. I personally like reinforced filler paper, two sided, which seems to hold up a little better to my doodles and drawings. Double sided gives a chance to use back and front of a single notebook page which opens the view to the imagination. [ 4/sq/inch on front and 5 sq/inch on back ]\nSecond is \"square and circles\". [The square = males, the circle = female.] This gives a way to draw a number of generations on the same page and connect the dots. See my blog GE-NE-AL-O-GY 101 for a discussion of this method.\nThird is a chronology. By know you must recognize that a detailed chronology is paramount in the tree climbing adventure. The figures show my chronology (in years) placed along the sides of the pages. This can be done in all sorts of intervals. This gives a \"time line\" to the family tree.\nForth is a coding mechanism. This allows one to give each individual a distinct place in the tree, and hopefully allow one not to get confused along the branches. My coding method is simple and flexible, using the alphabet and numbers. [The coding methods have been discussed in several of my blogs.]\nFinally, I like colors. A color code will give a visual picture that can be followed page after page of the family tree. Each major branch is given its own color code, so that as the generations increase, they can be followed page by page. This especially helpful when those folks married 1st cousins!\nThe drawings shown are done with the graph paper turned side ways. This will also give more room to place the family branch.\nFamily trees...the leaves will grow and the branches get broader.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "RHS Names Top Garden Diseases of 2013\nThe Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has named the top 10 garden diseases of 2013, based on enquiries received by the RHS Gardening Advice team. For the 18th year running honey fungus is the number one disease, with its presence confirmed on 215 samples, covering 78 plant genera.\nHoney fungus, which is considered the most destructive fungal disease in UK gardens, spreads underground, attacking and killing the roots of perennial plants and then decaying the dead wood. If its presence is confirmed, the only effective remedy is to excavate and destroy the infected root and stump, cutting off the food base on which the rhizomorphs feed.\nWhile it was no shock that honey fungus was the number one problem disease in 2012, perhaps the biggest surprise was the influence the weather had on the list. The mild, wet autumn of 2013 is thought to be behind a record increase in Cylindrocladium (4th) and Volutella (5th) box blight cases, with enquiries for both diseases reaching their highest levels since the RHS began keeping detailed digital records in 1996. As in 2012, leaf spots and Pythium occupied the 2nd and 3rd spots in the list.\nRusts (8th) were less common in 2013, with enquiries falling more than 50% on the 2012 figure, which means it slipped four places down the list from a high of 4th in 2012. This was mainly because heuchera rust was less common in nurseries in 2013, while the dry summer restricted the spread of the damp-loving disease that thrived in the very wet summer of 2012.\nRHS Chief Scientist Dr John David says: “The high rainfall levels we experienced in 2013 provided the perfect conditions for certain diseases to thrive, most notably Cylindrocladium and Volutella box blight. Should our weather continue to be marked by extreme events, whether that’s extreme wet or warmth, we could see an increase in these types of disease.\n“Through our daily interaction with RHS members, via our Gardening Advice and diagnostic services, we are at the forefront of the fight both to identify and advise on the most effective way for gardeners to limit the impact of diseases.”", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Archiving the World's Newspapers\nThrough a century of major, sustained investment in acquisition, documentation and preservation, North American research libraries have amassed a vast and valuable corpus of newspapers from all regions of the world. Those libraries’ aggregate holdings of newspapers in paper and micro-formats span four centuries and constitute a body of historical and cultural evidence that is not replicated elsewhere.\nMicroform, the chief means of access to these primary source materials, affords only limited use and discoverability of the newspaper contents. Consequently various national libraries, including the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, British Library, Library and Archives Canada, Library of Congress, and the Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek, have begun to digitize back runs of their respective domestic newspapers. These national projects, however, are not likely to provide access to newspapers from regions outside of the United States, Canada, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Hence, CRL and a number of major North American research libraries are exploring undertaking the systematic, large scale digitization of world newspapers and news-related materials from their paper and microform holdings.\nThese institutions might bring to bear their expertise and resources to digitize and make available for scholarly use, through the Web and other electronic means, a portion of their holdings of newspapers from the following regions:\n- Latin America and the Caribbean\n- Sub-Saharan Africa\n- The Middle East\n- Slavic and Eastern Europe\n- South Asia\n- Southeast Asia\n- East Asia\nSuch an initiative would obviously have to be undertaken on a multi-year, multi-stage basis. An initial goal of the endeavor would be to digitize and present in electronic form several million pages of newspapers within a five-year period. An effort on this scale would require CRL to enlist the support of an appropriate electronic publishing partner that would provide the needed capabilities and services in return for an interest in the project.\nTo test the waters, CRL has invited a number of electronic publishers, aggregators, and other organizations (both commercial and nonprofit) to submit general proposals for partnership in this endeavor. The prospective partner organization(s) will be expected to invest funds and in-kind services in the endeavor, and could expect to accrue an appropriate return on their investment.\nCRL and its affiliates would expect to derive from the endeavor benefits commensurate with their investment in the project as well. If viable, the project methodology could provide a template for the conversion and electronic delivery of other kinds of primary source materials from the collections of CRL and its member libraries.\nWith a sense of the publishers’ interest, CRL and its affiliates will then explore prospects for additional funding.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Chemical controls or more commonly called insecticides are products designed to kill or manage insects by affecting their behavior or growth such as repellents, insect growth regulators, and plant growth regulators.\nThe selection of a particular insecticides depends on the situation, the insect and the ingredients in a particular insecticide formulation.\nInsecticides can affect insect eggs, the larvae and some treat the adult insect. Some are classified as stomach poisons that are ingested into the insect's digestive system, others are contact poisons that kill through absorption, and others are respiratory poison which is inhaled.\nMost insecticides are not 100% toxicant. They usually contain two or more components. The most common are the active ingredients, the inert ingredients and sometimes a synergist.\nThe active ingredient is the component that kills or affects the insect's behavior. The inert ingredients are non-toxic and are used to dissolve the active ingredients and provide a base or carrier for the active ingredients.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "There are so many fire hazards that can be prevented before tragedy strikes. The best way to protect yourself and others from fire hazards is to try to eliminate known hazards so that you can better protect yourself from unknown hazards. This can be accomplished by following fire prevention guidelines. Read now to learn invaluable tips on fire prevention.\nFire prevention tips can be learnt from presentations, distributing safety brochures, news articles and public safety announcements. These tips should always be displayed in well-visited areas so that a variety of media channels can help spread public awareness. Many fires are preventable accidents.\nWhen fire safety surveys are made public on commercial and residential property, they can have an important effect on community fire prevention and pre-incident planning.\nFire safety surveys being legislated to citizens make living, working, studying, worshiping, and playing in safe environments a possibility.\nWhen fire safety surveys are in place it helps people to enter structures, recognize hazards and resolve problems. Fire inspections should be conducted as well to help building occupants become more aware of potential hazards inside building structures. Here are just a few things you should know to help prevent fires:\nWhat are Fire Hazards?\nA fire hazard is anything that encourages a fire to start and increases the severity of a fire. You can avoid fire hazards by controlling their elements. There are fuel hazards such as flammable and combustible gases, flammable and combustible liquids, chemicals, dusts, and combustible metals. There are heat source hazards of chemical forms, electrical, mechanical and nuclear.\nCommon hazardous fire conditions can result from poor housekeeping and improper storage of hazardous items. Make sure that you always replace or repair heating, lighting, or power equipment fire hazards.\nHazards vary by different occupancies but all occupancies from commercial buildings and private residences contain fire hazards. Some target hazard facilities that should have pre-planning in place are lumberyards, oil storage facilities, large shopping centers and hospitals. Pre-planning helps reduce the great potential of life or property loss from fires.\nHere are just a few valuable facts you should know about fire safety:\n- Over 70% of all fires happen in residential areas and this is where the majority of civilian causalities happen. So home fire prevention is a top priority for fire safety. Improving life safety conditions and utilizing properly fire systems will reduce this likelihood.\n-Fire Detectors and Alarm systems being in place in building structures can notify occupants to take necessary action such as calling the fire department or activating a sprinkler system.\n- Smoke Detectors should be on every living level and in every sleeping room. Smoke detectors come in two basic types –Photoelectric and Ionization. Photoelectric uses photoelectric cells with a specific light source. They work using beam applications that use a beam of light on monitored areas. When smoke enters the cells, the light beam will refract in all directions activating the detector. Ionization detectors work off particles produced by smoke allowing an electrical current to flow between negative and positive plates.\n-Automatic Sprinkler Systems can be used to distribute water directly to the fire and are more than 96% effective in controlling or extinguishing fires. Sprinkler system configurations can come in wet pipe system, dry pipe system, pre-action system, deluge system and residential system. Read about them here.\nIf you need reliable Fire Alarm Systems installed today, let Fireline Corporations be your fire system provider.\nBuilding fire alarm systems range from small, conventional systems to large computer based intelligent, networked systems. Fireline Corporation can provide the analysis; design and installation of systems best suited to provide a reliable, code compliant and cost effective solution. Fireline also can furnish and install mass notification alerting systems for commercial, industrial and educational facilities.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Acquisition of lexical competence in didactic approaches aimed at specialized communication\n[Acquisition de la compétence lexicale dans les approches didactiques visant la communication spécialisée]\nThe main objective of our contribution is to determine the role of the acquisition of lexical competence among the specialized public in the current didactic approaches aiming at specialized communication, thus in the concepts such as French as a professional language, French for Specific Purposes and French for Academic Purposes. Students of all the mentioned didactic approaches use a foreign language as a means of communication in their field of study or activity. The aim of our paper is to define the position of vocabulary teaching in selected didactic approaches that deal with the teaching of the French language as a professional language. For the purpose of our article, we have compiled a corpus consisting of methodological publications dealing with the development of specialized French. The analysis of the corpus will aim at defining the role of vocabulary acquisition in these didactic approaches. The conclusion of the text will summarize the analysis and provide a starting point for teaching vocabulary in professional language courses.\nKey words: French, lexical competence, professional language, diachronic perspective", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Copepod Larvae Hatching By Matt Wittenrich This is a really unusual harpacticoid copepod collected in plankton tow off Melbourne, Florida. As I was photographing this beast, the eggs started to hatch and I got a cool little video that is quite clear. Here's a longer description of what's going on:\nCopepoda: AxioVision Time Lapse Image Short time lapse movie of an well known aquatic crustacea. Acquired using AxioVision imaging software and AxioCam MR digital microscope camera.\nCyclops Copepod, Female with eggs. I picked up some copepod and other pond critters while collecting some diving beetles, so I captured some shots of this female with eggs.\nCongregating copepods Cluster of marine copepods.\nCopepod from my glass Short video of a Copepod from my tank taken with a QX% USB microscope\nrotifers & copepods Culturing rotifers & copepods\nVorticella on a Copepod Vorticella on back of a copepod\nCopepod with vorticellla Parasites Copepod with the largest mat of vorticellas attached that i've come accross.What is the relationship ? Perhaps it helps stabilize the copepod from sinking.Or maybe it helps it filter feed?\nCopepod Life Life of copepods and zooplankton in our 20 gallon refugium. You've seen our display tank, now see the microscopic universe below.\nZM Copepods Rotifers River Shrimp mixed culture Mixed culture of rotifers, copepods, and young river shrimp at approx 9mm. This was an accidental mix but instead of being reared on BBS the shrimp have grown really well on the young copepods.\nCopepod model This is an animation of one run of our model, with colors representing the number of Cal*** (a type of copepod). The blue colors at the beginning indicate that there are relatively few Cal*** at the beginning of the year. As the waters warm up and the amount of chlorophyll increases, Cal*** becomes more abundant (green and yellows). Eventually, by the end of the simulation (about June 1), there are regions of orange and red that indicate lots of Cal***. You'll also notice that the image seems to wiggle—these are the twice-daily tides pushing the copepods around. Produced by Andy Pershing, Gulf Of Maine Research Institute.\ncopepod meal copepod eats mosquito larva\nAre these copepods the hyenas of the sea? These copepods (small crustaceans) are members of the family Oncaeidae. In this video, they are feeding on a dead salp...\nCopepod RAWLINGS, Va. -- Copepod from 50 feet depth at Lake Rawlings Scuba Park.\ncopepod under microscope I saw this copepod skeleton and LIVE critter under my microscope. Wait till the live copepod has sat there on your screen for a bit -- you'll see the insides moving! Very cool.\nCopepod with eggs - Microphotography An egg-bearing marine copepod under a microscope. This is part of the breeding stock for a copepod hatchery to act as a live food supply for baby fish and seahorses.\nSW Rebuild - Part 15 - Refugium and Copepods So I meant to do a video of putting together the regium, but it smehow got away from me. Basically I grabbed a small rubbermaid container, filled it with 2 inches of the Fiji Pink live sand, threw in some cheato, and some live rubble. I then placed the container inside the refugium area of the sump and put the remaining liv sand outside the bin. A couple days later, I added a bottle of a couple thousand live copepods. The thought is, they will have a safe place to breed and a few will slip into the main tank and maybe populate the live rock. I also plan on adding a couple hermit crabs and some cleaner clams to the refugium when one of my local fish stores get some in stock.\nCopepods I collected these Copepods from a pond in my backyard. im going to feed these guys to my betta fry =]\ncopepod infected with vorticella If you are interested in this topic, you can refer to the paper by Xu Z, Burns CW. [Hydrobiologia (1990) 209: 183-189] . \"When food was present there was no difference between carriers and non-carriers in growth of copepodites, and in survival and reproduction of adults. When food was absent, copepods infected with E. daphniae (vorticella) survived for shorter periods than non-carriers.\"\nCopepod Nauplius (Zooplankton, Copepod) Copepod Nauplius collected from Lake Kelso, a kettle lake located in Burton, OH.\nCopepods Live Salt Water Reef Tank Aquarium Fish and Coral Food Now In HD by precisionaquatech Live Copepods by Precision Aquaculture Technologies. Feel free to share this video in your blog, forums, or just plain enjoy it with us. We're teaching people how to breed their own live food at home. If you want to learn more visit us online at -\nCopepod Nauplius Larva.wmv The challenge of this video was to keep the larva immobile for a long period (I mean for seconds, of course). The larva kept typically moving form place to place and away from the microscope light beam. My own pulse and the vibration of the lab bench give the vibration you could notice in the movie. Plus there was too much water in the sample. The larva was in drops of pond water on a depression slide.\nCopepod Heart Harpacticoid copepod with egg-clusters from Puget Sound. The dorsal heart is clearly visible.\nfreshwater Harpacticoid Copepods A sudden copepod bloom in my quarantine tank, occupied only by The Plecostomas That Should Have Died - who's name is Succubus. I believe from all of my internet research, that these are (as noted by the title) Harpacticoid Copepods. This video was filmed with a point and shoot Casio Exilim, edited with iMovie 08, and soundtracked on Garageband by me with my Fender Acoustasonic, my Yamaha keyboard, and my Behringer mixer. I wrote the music especially for this video.\ncopepod filtering circle current The filtering current made by a copepod as it filter feeds.\nCopepod Hunt Clips from a 3 minute video where I attempt to track down the elusive and twitchy copepod! 4X lomo objective, prime focus .\nHigh-speed video of the cyclopoid copepod Oithona davisae swimming by jumping This video shows a high-speed video of the cyclopoid copepod Oithona davisae swimming by jumping. This research was published in the journal of the Royal Society Interface in the paper: The fluid dynamics of swimming by jumping in copepods by Houshuo Jiang and Thomas Kiorboe. The doi link for the article is\nFree fish food! ( Copepods - tiny crustaceans in the aquarium) Here's a shot of some Copepods on the surface of the water in my aquarium, they're nearly everywhere in most sal***er aquariums with live rock, but always hard to see because of there near microscopic size. My Mandarin Dragonet fish eats these tiny crustaceans exclusively and does not eat any other foods. Most Dragonets are like this, so they usually require a larger tank because in smaller aquariums the copepod population cannot be sustained and the Mandarin eventually eats them faster than they can reproduce and the fish ends up starving to death. If your lucky you can find or train one that can accept other foods such as flake, pellets, mysis shrimp....I trained a Dragonet years ago and eventually got him to accept other foods, but it did take nearly 2 weeks to do.\nSal***er Reef Aquarium Tiger Pods (copepods) For Fish, Coral, Filter Feeders. They Are Huge! Look These are our very own Tiger Pods. They are fully gut loaded and shipped in live Phytoplankton. Email or Call with any questions or to place your orders. 1(888)887-4449 Jim@\nCopepod culture Copepod cultureing. Background music is from Gomez (We haven't turned around).\nCopepods! While admiring my tubifex worms, I discovered copepods.\nCopepods - likely Tisbe sp. - 10X There's all life stages in this little sampling, as well as some rotifers.\nCopepod taking a *** Scientists on a marine biology expedition ship (Galathea Expedition) in The Indian Ocean have filmed a copepod as it is taking a ***. It's the first time for the scientists to see such an event so they are very exicted which is clear if you listen to the soundtrack. Filmed by Suree Satapoomin\nCopepods 2 different copepods in the same patch of glass, these guys were so small i couldnt focus on them. the bigger of the 2 measured about 0.75-1mm\nMarine fish breeding-Live feed- Copepod (.my) Breeding of marine fish fries using copepod as live feed\nTisbe Copepods - 60X A closer look at the copepods (along with some rotifers)\nLIVE Copepods Visit - Precision's LIVE Marine Copepods. Food for coral, mandarin fish, green mandarins, goby fish, six line wrasse, delicate shrimp and baby fish fry. Order online at - .\nCopepod or Amphipod? This critter was navigating its way across my glass, is it classed as a copepod or amphipod? I dont know..\nCoolest Deep Sea Creature EVER!!! - Copepod Short clip from BBCs Blue Planet of the coolest Deep Sea Creature ever!!! The Copepod! - Legend!\nCopepoda & rotifers My fry tank prior to hatch\npregnant cyclops AKA copepod A pregnant copepod collected from a pond in Ann Arbor, MI on 18Jan10 and observed in the sample jar on 3Feb10.\nCopepod hatchery Colony of marine copepods (Tigriopus califoricus) breeding in a small hatchery container. Mature egg-bearing females have visible egg sacks which gives them the \"figure 8\" appearance. The water is tinted green from the live nannochloropsis phytoplankton that feeds the copepods.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "- Introduction to Heel Pain\n- Types of Heel Pain\n- Preventative Measures for Heel Pain\n- What to Expect with Heel Pain\nIntroduction to Heel Pain\nHeel pain is unlike most body aches and injuries because heels can't be immobilized to rest and recover, at least without considerable inconvenience to the sufferer. Heels can't be isolated and splinted either ,as body weight will continue to aggravate the condition with every step.\nHeel pain can be devastating if left untreated, eventually impairing the ability to walk comfortably--or at all. Most heel pain comes from tendon problems, though some types can come from bone issues as well.\nHere are a few in-depth explanations of heel pain causes and potential remedies for those that are afflicted:\nTypes of Heel Pain\nOne of the most well-known causes of heel pain, plantar fascitis occurs when the thick tissue along the arch of the foot becomes tight and inflamed. The foot itself can feel cramped when this tissue is inflamed, causing the afflicted person to feel as if they have a muscle cramp that flexing the foot doesn't seem to alleviate. Plantar fascitis is most common among men over the age of 40.\n- The first steps in the morning are extremely painful\n- Pain flares up after activities like stair or steep hill climbing\n- Pain continues to occur regardless of the type of shoes or lack of shoes worn\n- Over-the-counter pain medication\n- Physical therapist-recommended stretching exercises\n- Orthopedic inserts\nHeel spurs are, unsurprisingly, spur-like growths of bone that extend from beneath the heel bone, called the calcaneus. While they appear simultaneously with approximately 70% of plantar fascitis cases, no direct causal link has been clearly identified and they do still appear without pain in otherwise healthy individuals. A bone spur can aggravate the pain and inflammation of plantar fascitis, making it an important treatment focus for orthopedists.\n- Discovery during a foot X-ray\n- Diagnosis of plantar fascitis\n- Abnormal gait\n- Orthopedic inserts to relieve pressure on the spur\n- Ice packs to reduce swelling around the spur\n- Surgery in extreme cases where non-invasive therapies fail after more than a year\nArthritis of the Heel / Subtalar Arthritis\nThe heel is an important and highly used joint in the body, making it especially susceptible to the pain of arthritis. Arthritis in the heel, called subtalar arthritis, can be caused either by a sudden injury or fracture in the heel area or the degeneration and loss of cartilage that often comes with age. Without diagnosis and treatment the problem will get more severe and painful, as it will not heal on its own.\n- Difficulty moving the heel in a normal range of motion\n- Increasingly intense pain in the heel when walking on uneven surfaces\n- Corrective braces during sleep or while walking\n- Steroidal injections in the heel to relieve pain\n- Orthopedic inserts\nPreventative Measures for Heel Pain\nFlexibility is key when it comes to staving off the pain associated with these heel conditions. The body is designed to work in harmony, so stretching shouldn't be concentrated solely on the foot itself. The sympathetic tendons and muscles that move the foot should also be stretched and gently exercised to ensure the best results for your heel stretches.\nTake the time to stretch thighs, calves and ankles to encourage healthy blood flow and relaxed muscle tension that will keep pain to a minimum. If ice is recommended by a doctor, try freezing a half bottle of water and slowly rolling your bare foot back and forth over it for as long as is comfortable. The use of elastic or canvas straps to facilitate stretching of an extended leg can also be helpful when stretching without an assistant handy.\nOnce cleared by a doctor, a daily regimen of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication like Naproxen Sodium will keep pain at bay and increase flexibility in those afflicted by heel pain. While this medication is not intended to act as a substitute for medical assessments, orthopedics or stretching, it can nonetheless be helpful in keeping discomfort muted enough to enjoy daily life.\nWhen taking any medication for your heel pain, be sure to follow directions regarding food and drink, and ask your pharmacist about possible interactions with existing medications or frequent activities.\nWhat to Expect with Heel Pain\nWhen consulting a doctor about heel pain, a patient can expect to be questioned about their level of pain, how long they've been experiencing it, and which activities aggravate or alleviate the condition. The doctor may order x-rays, a physical therapy regimen, or refer the afflicted individual to an orthopedic specialist for further examination.\nThe doctor may attempt to recreate conditions that cause the heel pain to flare up in order to study reaction and cause in the patient, but this will be temporary and the doctor will stop this test at the request of the patient. A patient with heel pain may also be fitted with special inserts for their shoes to help correct arch and heel problems that cause pain.\nHeel problems can range from the mildly irritating to the nearly devastating, but proper prevention in care will help keep each step pain free. Advanced orthopedics, pain management, and technologically-honed surgical techniques ensure that no patient needs to suffer with the discomfort of heel pain and the restrictions it imposes on an active lifestyle.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Nausea / vomiting of pregnancy (or \"morning sickness\") Morning sickness is a misnomer as this can occur at any time. It affects about 80% of all pregnant women. The exact causes are unknown although likely mechanisms could include the following: the stomach starts to empty slower, and some pregnant women also become more sensitive to certain smells. This usually starts by about 6-7 weeks, peaks at 10 weeks and resolves by 12 weeks. More severe cases may start earlier and end later, and may be associated with dehydration from repeated vomiting. This is known as \"hyperemesis gravidarum\".\nTreatment includes: 1. Rest - as tiredness makes nausea worse. 2. Regular small amount of fluid intake. Sucking ice cubes made from water or fruit juice may also help. Colder fluids may be easier to tolerate and may help to decrease the metallic taste in the mouth. Try to consume at least 2 litres of fluids daily. 3. Diet: a) Take small frequent (every 1-2 hourly) meals. b) Dry and savoury foods are usually better tolerated than sweet or spicy foods. c) Cold meals may be better tolerated than hot ones. d) Eat whatever you can tolerate. You may find liquid supplements, puddings and protein bars useful. e) Eating and drinking separately may be helpful e.g. eat a small portion of food, wait for 20-30 minutes, then take some fluid 4. Identify triggers e.g. specific smells or situations, and avoid them. Multivitamins that contain iron and calcium may trigger nausea. These can be delayed till the second and third trimesters though it is still important to take the folic acid supplements. 5. Ginger (up to 1 g of fresh ginger root per day for 4 days) or ginger supplements (up to 1 g per day)may help reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. There is very limited data on ginger and ginger supplements though they seem to work in some cases.Potential side effects of ginger include slightly increased risk of bleeding (especially if patient has vaginal bleeding or patient is on aspirin, other NSAIDs and/or low molecular weight heparin), allergy, and may be associated with dizziness, lower blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, irregular heart beat rhythm, diarrhea and heartburn. 6. Acupressure and acupuncture have been used with varying degrees of effectiveness. 7. Antacids treat heartburn and acid reflux which may exacerbate the nausea and vomiting. If still not better, stronger medications may be necessary. 8. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) 25-50 mg every 8 hourly - safety has been confirmed for doses up to 200 mg / day. 9. Medications include metoclopramide 10 mg 3 times a day, Diclectin (up to 4 tablets a day), promethazine 12.5 - 25 mg every 4-6 hourly, dimenhydrinate 50-100 mg every 4-6 hourly (up to 200 mg per day), ondansetron 4-8 mg every 6-8 hourly, prochlorperazine 5-10 mg every 6-8 hourly. 10. When there is dehydration, intravenous (IV) fluid replacement with dextrose saline should be given. In addition, consider IV metoclopramide 5-10 mg every 8 hourly or IV promethazine 12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hourly. Lastly, consider IV methylprednisolone 15-20 mg every 8 hourly up to 24 hours or IV ondansetron 8 mg over 15 minutes every 12 hourly up to 24 hours.\nIt is believed that the high progesterone level during early pregnancy causes fatigue and tiredness during early pregnancy. Experience with fatigue is variable, and most common during the first trimester, tends to go away during the second trimester and returns in the third trimester.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Environmental Protection Agency will spend $2.2 billion over five years on the Great Lakes to clean up polluted water and beaches, restore wetlands and fight invasive species such as Asian carp in a revitalization effort.\nIn 2010 $475 million is budgeted under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan.\nThe Initiative builds upon 5 years of work of the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force (IATF) and stakeholders, guided by the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy. The IATF includes 16 cabinet and agency organizations, including: EPA, State, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, HUD, Transportation, Homeland Security, Army, CEQ, and Health and Human Services.\nBilling the effort as light on study and heavy on action, environmental leaders say they’re seeking to heal the Great Lakes ecosystem from “150 years of abuse” and to ensure that “fish are safe to eat; the water is safe to drink; the beaches and waters are safe for swimming, surfing, boating and recreating; native species and habitats are protected and thriving; no community suffers disproportionately from the impacts of pollution; and the Great Lakes are a healthy place for people and wildlife to live.”\n[Freep.com – Fight back on carp without shutting Chicago locks]", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Start studying fugitive slave act 1850 learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The fugitive slave law or fugitive slave act was passed by the united states congress on september 18, 1850, as part of the compromise of 1850 between southern slave-holding interests and northern free-soilers. Fugitive slave act of 1850 section 1 be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that the persons who have been, or may hereafter be, appointed. Fugitive slave act definition a law passed as part of the compromise of 1850, which provided southern slaveholders with legal weapons to capture slaves who had escaped to the free states the law was highly unpopular in the north and helped to convert many previously indifferent northerners to antislavery. The text of the fugitive slave act, which was part of the compromise of 1850 and a step toward the civil war.\nFugitive slave laws, in us history, the federal acts of 1793 and 1850 providing for the return between states of escaped black slaves similar laws existing in both north and so. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Historian matthew pinsker presents a quick rundown of the 1850 fugitive slave act.\nNullifying the fugitive slave act posted by c4l member april 23, 2012 before the civil war, northern states defied the federal government by refusing to enforce one of the most repugnant laws ever enacted in us history. Background notes this image portrays what life would have been like for blacks in america after the fugitive slave act was passed it shows four blacks being shot by white men as they tried to escape their capture. Fugitive slave laws, in us history, the federal acts of 1793 and 1850 providing for the return between states of escaped black slaves similar laws existing in both north and south in colonial days applied also to white indentured servants and to native american slaves. The fugitive slave law of 1850 made the hunting down of escaped slaves full legal.\nTest your knowledge of aspects of the fugitive slave act of 1850 by taking this interactive quiz the printable worksheet can be used to identify. Fugitive slave act made much difference as peter geyl (1961, p 198) asks, were a few hundred fugitive slaves worth the risk of getting enmeshed in a destructive civil war.\nThe fugitive slave act - the fugitive slave act gave authorities in free and slave states the power to remove fugitive slaves learn more about the fugitive slave act.\nNewsela is an instructional content platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject. Fugitive slave act cancel the fugitive slave act of 1850: the history of the controversial law that sparked the confederacy’s secession and the civil war jul 20. The fugitive slave act of 1850 was an inclusion into the compromise of 1850 in order to appease southern states learn how the act impacted runaway. Find out more about the history of fugitive slave acts, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more get all the facts on historycom.Download", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Pearls of wisdom\nWONDROUS WHISPERS OF WISDOM FROM ANCIENT INDIA: V.K. Subramanian; Abhinav Publications, E-37, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016. Rs. 350.\nAPART FROM the directives given by sages, seers and saints, the Vedas, the Upanishads, the epics, the Puranas and several sacred texts, have made available for human beings, methods to overcome the hazards in life and help him to distinguish himself as a man of virtue.\nSubsequent spiritual leaders have left us a bundle of morals and what must be done and what ought to be eschewed while we undertake our journey through life. These pearls of wisdom are interspersed in various works.\nThe Mahabharata contains Yaksha Prasna and Vidhura Niti, the Ramayana, a political document in the conversation between Rama and Bharata and the Neeti Satakam by Bhartruhari, a code of conduct.\nCarefully picked from Vyasa, Sankaracharya, Bhartruhari, from sources unknown, the author, a former I.A.A.S. officer, a painter, Sanskrit scholar and a translator of many great religious classics of India, now living in the U.S., has given in this volume, several verses from ancient wisdom giving practical guidance for men of all sections.\nThese indelible profound statements, given in simple English, will serve to show how man should conduct himself to remain free from worldly impacts.\nSend this article to Friends by", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Latest Drought Data Brings New Water Restrictions for Southern California\nThere simply isn't enough water to meet the demands of our state, leading to a water shortage emergency declared by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Tuesday, April 26th, 2022. In response, it is implementing a program that will restrict outdoor watering to one day a week in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.\nThe latest data collected has shown that Californians have actually been using more water instead of less, over the last two years, despite worsening drought conditions. In addition, according to Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, January, February and March which are usually our wettest months, were the driest on record.\nAffecting about 6 million people in Southern California, the latest measures will begin June 1st, 2022. The hope is that this will reduce water usage by 20-30%. If this is not effective enough, outdoor watering might be eliminated completely by September 1st, according to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.\nHere are some informative ways to help conserve water in your garden:\nHere are some articles that can help make a difference in your water usage:\nLooking to make changes to your residential or commercial landscape? We can help! Contact us today!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Alcohol's effects on the body alcohol use exactly how alcohol affects the brain and the likelihood understanding the impact of alcohol on human health. Moderate drinking may help your health but heavy boozing only hurts it here are the pluses and minuses of how alcohol affects your body. If you've ever wondered why men seem to tolerate alcohol better than women or what alcohol does to the body and mind, then tune into this lesson. Effects of alcohol on the human body when you drink alcohol, it’s absorbed into your bloodstream and affects every part of your body this can put your health at. This comprehensive and engaging powerpoint details the effects of alcohol on the human body using barney and homer from the simpsons to make the presentation more. Where there’s smoke: the effects of smoking on the human body (50 view of the organs in the human body and an explanation of how tobacco alcohol or other. Educate pupils about the harmful effects of alcohol on the human body, and get them thinking about the dangers of drinking and driving pupils will complete.\nPhysiological effects of alcohol consumption most of the time, the concentration of alcohol in the body is too low to do much, if any, damage to cells. The effects of alcohol on the human body name: institution: introduction today, alcohol is one of the most common substances that people abuse it is an addictive. This is your body on booze see how alcohol affects your whole system as it travels through your brain, heart, muscles, and penis by cindy kuzma, photography by. Beyond hangovers understanding alcohol’s impact alcohol affects you understand how alcohol injures the human brain. Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances on the planet someone dies from alcohol use every ten seconds, and one night of binge drinking can take a.\nThe effects of drug abuse and addiction can harm the body in a variety of effects of alcohol abuse and it can enter the human body in a number of. Alcohol – the body & health effects health medicine specialist, for preparing the summaries of the health and body effects of alcohol in this resource. Drugs affect every aspect of the human body drug use from head to toe: how drug abuse affects the body march 11 of how drugs and alcohol affect various.\nAn exercise to increase knowledge about the effects of alcohol on the human body. You may have the same drinking habits, but your body has changed alcohol may act differently in older people than in younger people how alcohol affects safety.\nAlcohol and health alcohol and the human body 4 why is there alcohol in the breath you exhale and in breast milk alcohol also affects the pituitary gland. Short- & long-term effects of alcohol - negative side effects on the body - drug-free world. Alcohol’s effect on the mind and body and four accompanying lesson plans that teach middle-school students about how alcohol affects the human body.\nFree example of argumentative sample essay effects of alcohol on the human body. This ebook offers middle-school students a better understanding of the effects that drinking alcohol can have on the human body and its systems it is published by. Now that you know how to calculate bac, see how alcohol affects your body at different levels brown university box 1928 andrews house 13 brown street. Use this interactive body to see how alcohol effects different parts of the body.Download How alcohol affects the human body", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Biocompatibles is pleased to announce that the Paul Ehrlich Institute, the regulatory agency of the German Ministry of Health, has granted permission for the start of a clinical trial for the treatment of patients immediately following a hemorrhagic stroke. Twenty patients will be treated with CellBeads, a product developed by Biocompatibles subsidiary CellMed, in a Phase I/II trial at the world-renowned International Neuroscience Institute (INI) in Hannover. The trial's primary end-point is safety; and data will be gathered on a number of indicators of efficacy.\nProfessor Thomas Brinker, the Principal Investigator, commented, \"Progress in the development of new treatments for stroke has been painfully slow. The CellBeads technology is novel and the pre-clinical data is positive. We expect to recruit the first patient in the next few weeks.”\nEvery year approximately 125,000 people in the US and the five leading European countries suffer a hemorrhagic stroke and fewer than 40% live for more than 1 year, the lowest survival rate of any form of stroke. Only 20% of these survivors regain functional independence. The cascade of events starts with the sudden rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, causing hemorrhage and pressure inside the skull. Surgery is routinely used to relieve the pressure; but the hemorrhage causes a longer-term process of programmed cell death, orapoptosis, and it is this that causes the lasting neurological damage.\nThe CellBeads will be delivered directly to the injury site during the surgery. They are programmed to deliver CM1, a proprietary version of a naturally occurring protein, GLP-1, which has been shown to have powerful anti-apoptotic effects. The delivery mechanism is a cluster of adult stem cells encapsulated in alginate beads. The cells are programmed to produce the protein, which is delivered continuously, directly to the injury site. The alginate beads protect the stem cells from the body's immune system, which would otherwise destroy the foreign cells.\nProducts designed for the treatment of stroke have up until now been confounded by poor blood-brain permeability and half-lives measured in minutes. Professor Madjid Samii, Founder and President of the INI, commented, \"I am very proud of INI's involvement with this exciting program. INI's unique focus on neuroscience has allowed us to play an active role in both the basic science and in clinical development.\"\nCrispin Simon, Chief Executive of Biocompatibles, commented: \"The CellBeads effectively create a local micro-factory, and I congratulate the CellMed-INI team on satisfying the regulators that such a radical approach is now ready for clinical evaluation. Stem cell science rightly attracts a lot of public interest and many different business models are emerging - including standardized products like ours, modifications of a patient's own cells, cord blood storage, and dedicated treatment clinics. The fundamental challenge for all these models is to show that the technology is safe and effective. That requires solid data from solid trials and is why today's announcement is so important for us.\"\nIllustration: Intracerebral and intraventriclar hemorrhage. –Wikipedia.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Large surveys of emission from the carbon monoxide (CO) molecule and other molecules show that evolved stars are losing mass in the form of stellar winds at relatively low outflow speeds. The current observations suggest that, roughly speaking, the winds are isotropic (equal in all directions) and that the mass loss rates and outflow velocities are constant with time. Observations of very large numbers of stars will be required, perhaps of thousands, in order to achieve a model that will allow to draw conclusions of the evolution in question, through physical and chemical parameters.\nWinds from cool evolved stars are probably the dominant source of refractory dust grains in the interstellar medium. They are the star-stuff from which we and our planet were formed. The grains manifest themselves through thermal emission extending from the far infrared through millimeter -wavelengths. ALMA is able to analyze the chemical composition of these stars and of the ejected material.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Text Converter 1.0 is a useful little program for encoding and converting text to various formats. This is useful for sending coded messages to your friends, solving puzzles involving such messages, and more practical things such as decoding a Base64-encoded string found in a URL.\nText Converter supports the following back-and-forth conversions: binary, decimal, hex, octal, Base64, ROT13, ASCII bitwise NOT\nSUPPORT STATUS: This program is actively supported. You are encouraged to send suggestions and bug reports to the developer.\nHow to use\nAs seen in the screenshot above, Text Converter contains two text boxes. The left one is for the source text, and the right one is for the destination text. When you click \"Convert\", the text in the left box is converted from the source format to the destination format, both of which are selectable via the dropdown box above each text area.\nThe \"Swap\" button will swap the contents of the left and right text boxes, and the \"C\" button beneath each one will clear its contents.\nEncoding and decoding\nA very important step in using Text Converter is determining the source format.\nIf you want to encode the string\n\"This is so cool\", which\nis in plain text, into binary, you must set the \"Source format\" dropdown to\n\"Plain text\" and the \"Convert to\" dropdown to \"Binary\". If,\non the other hand, you receive the string\n\"48 65 6c 6c 6f\"\nand would like to decode it back into plain text, you must choose \"Hex\" from the\n\"Source format\" dropdown (assuming you know that the string is encoded in hex –\notherwise, you will need to determine the appropriate value by trial and error),\nand \"Plain text\" for the \"Convert to\" dropdown.\nAdvanced encoding options\nAs can be inferred from its name, Text Converter is designed to convert text\nfrom one format to another. The purpose of the source and destination format settings\nis to allow you to convert from, say, Base64 to octal in one step. Keep this in\nmind when attempting to convert the Base64\n\"Tm9va2tpbi5jb20=\" into binary.\nIf you set the source format of the string\n\"Plain text\", Text Converter will treat it as such. Thus, upon decoding the binary\nstring to plain text, you will get the Base64-encoded string as opposed to the source\nstring. This is a useful encryption technique (multiple levels of encryption), but\nthis feature is often seen as a bug.\nFor some conversions, such as binary, octal, and hex, you can specify the format\nof the resulting string. The strings\n\"61 77 65 73 6f 6d 65\",\n\"%61%77%65%73%6f%6d%65\" are identical\nin meaning but differ in the padding of characters. Note that you need not specify\nthis option for the source string, since any padding characters are automatically\nstripped by Text Converter.\nA note about ROT13 and NOT\nThe ROT13 and NOT algorithms, by design, are reversed by applying the same formula to the encoded text. For this reason, you will get the same result if you are converting ROT13 to plain text and NOT to plain text (and vice versa). However, as mentioned above, you can still take advantage of the \"Source format\" option when converting NOT to binary, for example.\nAlso, the NOT algorithm is not to be trusted in most cases, unless it is encoded (as plain text) into another format immediately. Since it simply inverts the bits in each letter's ASCII value, some letters may turn into non-printable characters. The character ÿ will be transformed into a NUL byte, which may cause the text to cut off after that point due to the design of null-terminated strings.\nThe \"To Lower\" and \"To Upper\" buttons below the right textbox can be used for changing case. This is purely for aesthetic reasons, and is only useful for changing the appearance of the alphabetic portion of hex characters. Note that this will also serve the purpose of converting plain text to upper and lower case, although you must use caution because it is impossible to recover the original casing of the text.\nYou are allowed to use Text Converter with virtually no restrictions. However, you may NOT use this software as part of your own projects or compilations without permission from the developer.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Leather Jacket or European Crane Fly\nThe adult European crane fly has very long legs and looks like a large mosquito with a body about one inch long, not including the legs. Homeowners are alarmed when thousands of these large flies gather on the sides of homes. The crane fly does not bite or sting.\nThe larvae is a maggot called a Leatherjacket, and is light gray to grayish, greenish brown, with irregular black specks of various sizes. The head is small and the anal area has six tapering lobes, giving it a unique appearance that makes it easy to identify.\nAdult crane flies emerge from soil of lawns, pastures, and other grass areas from late August to mid-September. The females mate and lay eggs in the grass within 24 hours after emerging. These eggs hatch into small, gray-brown, wormlike larvae, which develop a tough skin; they are commonly called \"leatherjackets.\" The leatherjackets feed on the root crowns of the grass during the fall. Leatherjackets overwinter in the larval stage. As the weather warms in the spring, they continue to feed. Damage by their feeding may become especially noticeable in during the early spring months. During the day, leatherjackets mostly stay underground, but on damp, warm nights they come to the surface to feed on the aboveground parts of many plants. Leatherjacket feeding stops around mid-May.\nLeatherjackets go into a nonfeeding stage just below the soil surface during July and August. From late August through September pupae wriggle to the surface and the adult crane flies emerge.\nEuropean crane fly larvae feed on the roots of grasses. Usually very little damage is done as plants have a remarkable ability to compensate from minor root damage. However, when populations are high (estimated to be about 25-30 larvae per square foot) damage to turf areas can be extensive.\nThey feed during the fall and into the spring of the following year. They stop feeding in May. Damage generally starts to be noticeable during the spring, caused by feeding that occurred the previous fall and winter. Damage can also occur when birds scratch at the lawn surface attracted to larvae.\nAllow the surface of the lawn to dry out. The newly laid eggs of European crane fly are extremely sensitive to drought. If the surface of lawn is allowed to dry out thoroughly, the newly laid eggs will collapse due to dehydration. When the adult European crane fly are flying around they are laying eggs, so stop watering the lawn and allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out.\nBeneficial nematodes can be used as a preventative means of managing the European crane fly larvae. The nematodes must be applied shortly after the eggs have hatched and the larvae are small and immature. The opportunity for effective use of beneficial nematodes on European crane fly is generally in September and early October.\nIntegrated Pest Management with Pest Controls\nWhen the European crane fly larvae populations become extreme and immediate action is required, a pest control can be applied. Rather than apply pest controls in a preventative approach in the fall, we recommend waiting until the following spring and monitoring the lawns for damage. The reason we recommend waiting until the spring is because the winter weather often reduces the population to levels that do not cause turf damage.\nIf you suspect that you have a European crane fly problem, but are unsure, contact your local Nutri-Lawn and we'll come out and take a look for you.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Nosebleed or, in medical jargon, epistaxis: it can happen at all ages, but especially in childhood, especially between two and ten years. In the vast majority of cases it is a absolutely benign event, which leaves no consequence. Only in rare cases can it depend on more serious conditions, such as a trauma to the nose or face, the insertion of a foreign body in the nose, a coagulation disease.\nRead also: Head trauma, what to do if the baby hits his head\nIn this article\n- Nosebleed, when it occurs\n- Nosebleed, remedies\n- The closure of the capillary\n- Epistaxis, prevention\n- If it happens often\nWhen it occurs\n\"The epistaxis is usually due to a major fragility of the nasal mucous membranes, on which many small superficial capillaries flow which, if stressed, can break \"he explains Arthur Sorbo, otolaryngologist at the large metropolitan hospital of Reggio Calabria. \"It can occur if you blow your nose more vigorously, or because of the habit that children often have of picking the nose or for other small traumatic events that can involve the area anterior to the nasal septum\" says the specialist.\n\"Then there are some factors that can promote nosebleeds: in winter, for example, staying in hot and dry environments it dries the mucous membranes and dilates the capillaries, increasing the risk of rupture. Ditto in summer, when exposure to the sun accentuates vasodilation. For those suffering from allergic rhinitis, however, a season at risk is spring, since the mucous membranes are subjected to irritative stimuli and one is prone to sneeze or blow the nose more frequently \".\nOf course, colds also increase the risk of nosebleeds.\nWhat to do in case of a nosebleed? \"First of all keep calm and reassure the child\"suggests the otorino:\" If you shake, in fact, it does nothing but increase the pressure in the nose, accentuating the outflow of blood \".\nThen: make the child lean forward slightly to clear the airways and immediately after keep the nostrils pressed between the index finger and thumb for a few minutes. The pressure creates a vasospasm which causes the bleeding to stop.\nAccording to the website HealthyChildren, of the American Association of Pediatricians, the pressure should be exerted for about ten minutes: during this period it is better not to check if the nose has stopped bleeding, because you risk restarting a flow that was stopping. If after ten minutes the epistaxis has not stopped, the pressure should be repeated for another 10 minutes. If it persists even after this time, contact the pediatrician.\nEven rinsing the nose with cold water or bringing an ice cube wrapped in a handkerchief to the nostril - advises the specialist - can help stop the bleeding or reduce the risk of it recurring after it has stopped.\nThe closure of the capillary\nIf the problem is a capillary that struggles to heal and causes repeated bleeding, it can be permanently closed with the caustication. \"In the pediatric age, the most used technique is touching with a hemostatic 'pencil' of silver nitrate\" Sorbo points out. \"It is an absolutely painless practice, which is done on an outpatient basis and lasts a few minutes\".\nIf the problem is the dryness of the rooms, in winter, it is advisable to use a humidifier, especially in the bedroom. Nasal washes with saline solution could also be useful in children particularly prone to the phenomenon, to keep the nasal cavities moist and clean.\nAs also recommended by the website of the Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital of the city, as a prevention in critical periods you can take - obviously under medical supervision, avoid doing it yourself! - products based on vitamin C or K or apply one special ointment to strengthen the capillary wall. \"There are, for example, arnica, which has a restorative and restorative action, and blueberry, which has a capillary protective action\" advises Sorbo.\nAfter bleeding, to prevent the phenomenon from happening again, it is better to ask the child to do not blow your nose vigorously and don't pick your nose (in any case, it is a good idea to always keep the child's nails short and clean). Better to avoid too very intense efforts.\nWhat not to do\nBest to avoid tilt your head back, because in this way the child swallows or inhales the blood and this can cause breathing difficulties and cause him to cough or vomit, increasing the bleeding.\nBetter to avoid the hemostatic cotton, because it has a damaging action on the nasal mucosa. In general, it is preferable not to insert anything into the nostril that is bleeding, but in some cases the doctor may recommend the use of a cloth soaked in an anti-bleeding solution to buy at the pharmacy.\nIf it happens often\nIf the nosebleed occurs very frequently, it is advisable to contact the pediatrician, who will prescribe some haematological tests to rule out that there are problems with cblood clotting. But it is a small minority of cases: in general it is only a local phenomenon, which does not cause any concern.\nOther sources for this article: information page of the English Health Service; MedScape information materialRead also: Hemophilia, everything you need to know\nQuestions and answers\nWhat is the cause of the epistaxis?\nEpistaxis is generally due to a greater fragility of the nasal mucosa, on which many small superficial capillaries flow which, if stressed, can break.\nWhat to do if the child loses a nosebleed?\nFirst of all, keep calm and reassure the child. Then have the child lean forward slightly to clear the airways and immediately afterwards keep the nostrils pressed between the index finger and thumb for a few minutes.\nWhat to do if the child always loses a nosebleed?\nIf the epistaxis occurs very frequently, it is advisable to contact the pediatrician, who will prescribe hematological tests. In general, this is just a phenomenon that does not cause any concern.\n- rhinitis allergy\n- allergies children\n- 3-5 children years", "label": "No"}
{"text": "We are a participant in the Amazon LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertizing program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Furthermore, this page may contain other sponsors, affiliate, and/or affiliate links. This means if you click on a link (ad) on our site, we may receive and commision. As always, opinions are my own and are sincere. You can read our disclaimer and private policy. We also have our disclosure policy.\nStudents need to learn how to manage their time independently. Learning is not enough without doing. It will be great when parents help them to practice since they are young. Parents can help them writing until they are ready to be independent. This Student Planner 2018 – 2019 with dates will help both parents and students to practice the time management skills.\nWhat is included in Student Planner 2018 – 2019 with dates\nStudent Planner 2018 – 2019 includes:\n- Calendar for 2018 – s019\n- All about me page\n- Birthday list for 12 months in a year\n- a Timetable\n- Score lists of the student with the average for several subjects\n- Student’s reading list with the title, authors, reading dates, and rates of the books\n- A year at a glance for 2018 and 2019 to get the big picture of the years in moths\n- July 2018 – 2019 Monthly student planner with dates\n- July 2018 – 2019 Weekly student planner with dates.\nEach week will have:\n1. Some space to write goals of the week\n2. A to-do list\n3. Notes of the week\nEach day will have:\n- A set of list where students need to write the lessons planned to cover in the days. When they are finished, the student can put a tick mark on the list\n- A short list of extra activities student plan to cover at the days\n- A couple list of books for the student to trace the reading\n- A set of daily must-do list or notes\nUse this Student Planner 2018 – 2019 with dates to help students learning how to manage time.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Question: Name the pastoralists in India and mention where they lived?\nAnswer: There were seven major pastoralist communities in India. They were:\n- The Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir\n- The Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh\n- The Gujjar cattle herders of Garhwal and Kumaon\n- Dhangars of Maharashtra\n- The Gollas, Kurumas and Kurubas of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh\n- The Banjaras of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra\n- The Raika of the Rajasthan desserts\nQuestion: Trace the movement of the Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir.\nAnswer: The Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir reared goats and sheep. They lived with their herds on the low hills of the Siwalik range.\nIn winter, when the mountains were covered with snow they moved on to the valleys of Kashmir. Several families moved together in a Kafila. The crossed the Pir Panjal passes of the mountains and entered the valley.\nIn summer when the snow melts, the Bakarwals return to the mountains which are now covered with lush green grasslands.\nQuestion: Name the two groups in the Raikas of the Rajasthan deserts.\nAnswer: The Raikas of the Rajasthan desserts can be classified into two groups according to the animals they reared. The Marus Raikas reared camels while the Raikas reared sheep and goats.\nQuestion: What were the activities that the Raikas were involved in?\nAnswer: The Raikas combined a range of different activities – cultivation, trade and herding – to make their living .\nDuring the monsoons, the Raikas of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their villages and cultivated crops. They traded with the local farmers to get their requirement. They also had to maintain good relations with the local farmers so that the farmers would let their cattle graze in harvested fields.\nThe Raikas had to be good in predicting the weather so that they would be able to move about safely. They had to be experts in sporting natural resources water and pasture.\nQuestion: Write a note on the Dhangars of Maharashtra.\nAnswer: Dhangars were an important pastoral community in Maharashtra. In the early twentieth century their population was estimated to be 467,000. The Dhangras were mainly shepherds. Some of them were blanket weavers, while a few reared buffaloes.\nThe Dhangars stayed in the central plateau of Maharashtra during the monsoons. The central plateau had very low rain fall and was very dry. It was covered with only thorny shrubs. As the soil was poor only dry crops like bajra could be grown there.\nDuring monsoon the picture was entirely different. The area became a vast grazing ground for the Dhangar flocks. The Dhangars harvested their bajra by October every year and then moved westward.\nThe Dhangars reached Konkan in the month of March, annually. Konkan was a flourishing agricultural land with high rainfall and rich soil. The pastoralists were welcomed by Konkani peasants. The Konkani peasants also gave supplies of rice to the Dhangars , who took it back to the plateaus, where grain was scarce.\nAs the monsoons set, the Dhangars left the Konkan and the coastal areas with their flocks and returned to their settlements on the dry plateau as their sheep could not tolerate the wet monsoon conditions.\nConstant movement was the way of life of the pastoralists.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Severe and prolonged financial hardship can cause adults' marriages and parenting skills to deteriorate, which in turn harms their children's mental health--even if the family is wealthy or lives in a country with generous economic welfare programs, according to a recent study in APA's Developmental Psychology (Vol. 40, No. 3).\nWhen Finland's economy plummeted into a four-year depression during the early 1990s, Tytti Solantaus, MD, of the National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health in Helsinki, and her colleagues collected financial and mental health data on 527 Finnish families--each consisting of a married couple and their 12-year-old child--already participating in an ongoing longitudinal study that was testing the children's mental health before the economy nosedived. Parents completed nearly 15 different psychological questionnaires about family situations, including fluctuation in income, employment history, spending on children, child-rearing practices, marital relations and their child's mental health. The children also rated their own mental health using a 112-item questionnaire.\nResearchers analyzed the questionnaire results using the family economic stress model (FESM), a mathematical tool used in similar studies in the United States to evaluate the strength of correlations. Specifically, the FESM measures the extent to which economic hardship is both directly and obliquely responsible for causing a child's mental health problems. In the United States, the model has found that economic problems indirectly hurt children by causing parental pressures. Solantaus hypothesized that her data would not match the version of FESM seen in American studies because the two country's economies and social support programs are very different.\nYet the data fit the FESM. Despite Finland's greater support systems, reports of unemployment and budget cutbacks correlated with spousal hostility and lack of support. These problems mirrored a sharp rise in adolescent depression, aggression and disobedience from their pre-recession levels. Remarkably, better socioeconomic status was irrelevant: Wealthier families showed the same problems during the depression.\nThe replication of FESM supports the model's initial cross-cultural reliability, Solantaus says. \"Even in this population, where social classes aren't that far apart, the finding that a change in family economy would produce such a change in child mental health is very important clinically,\" she says.\nSolantaus adds that clear communication may be a family's best defense against discord during tough times. \"Parents should talk about financial problems with their children and lay out what is happening in the family,\" she says. \"That would ease the situation and help children understand what's going on.\"\nLetters to the Editor\n- Send us a letter", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The strong rumour is that Intel is currently working on a machine which could well be used by NASA - just as for instance - that teams together eight CPUs, each at eight GHz and all in the same big big chassis.\nHow are they doing this? Well, encouraged by top silicon spins, the sources suggest that they can just about manage to clock Pentium 4s to 8GHz, and manage that by immersing the MIPS monster by bathing it in the very coldest liquid nitrogen they can pour out of their taps.\nThe suggestion is that such a machine could be used, for example, in a ground control system for NASA's X31 spaceship.\nCurrent Intel roadmaps are projecting speeds of 3.40GHz on Pentium 4 90 nanometer \"Prescotts\" by this time next year.\nWe'll have more on this if we get more on this... µ\nSign up for INQbot – a weekly roundup of the best from the INQ", "label": "No"}
{"text": "3 July 2023\nWith our third research plan now underway, the hub has a critical mass of active research projects that will deliver impactful outcomes for Australia’s landscapes and biodiversity.\nOur latest research plan – developed in collaboration with research users and other co-contributors – is informed by the objectives, targets, priority species and priority places of the Australian Government’s Threatened species action plan 2022–2032. Projects in this plan will also support major new on-ground initiatives focused on grassy weed management, urban river and catchment restoration, and the expansion of the Indigenous ranger program.\nOur new projects are:\nThe Victorian grassland earless dragon was recently rediscovered after more than 50 years. A new hub project is training detection dogs to find them. Photo: Peter Robertson, Wildlife Profiles Pty Ltd.\nWant to know more about the Resilient Landscapes Hub's activities and our research into practical solutions to environmental problems? Stay informed about activities, research, publications, events and more through the Hub newsletter.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat\nAll the world's religions have a spirituality, and it is also a common impulse among people who do not affiliate with any religion. A useful image was offered by Bede Griffiths, a Christian who spent most of his life in India. During a video interview made shortly before his death in 1993, Griffiths spread out his hand. The religions are like the separate fingers, he said, and are quite distinct from each other. For example, they have different revered teachers, sacred texts, dogmas, and rituals. But, Griffiths continued, if you trace each finger to its source, the palm of the hand, you see that the religions all come together in their depths. Thirteenth-century German mystic Meister Eckhart put it another way, calling God an underground river of wisdom with many wells tapping into it. That river is spirituality.\nThat is one answer. There are actually numerous definitions of spirituality. Jungian therapist Jeremiah Abrams defines spirituality as a \"holy longing, a yearning to know the meaning of our lives, to have a connection with the transpersonal.\"\nTwo simple but profound definitions of spirituality are offered by Alan Jones, former dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, who regards spirituality as \"the art of making connections,\" and by Jewish scholar David Ariel, who calls it \"heart knowledge.\"\nCatholic educator Regina Coll suggests that spirituality is an \"awareness of the 'more than meets the eye' in our daily lives...it refers to our hopes and dreams, our patterns of thought, our emotions, feelings, and behaviors.\" Gerald May, a psychiatrist and director of spiritual guidance, seconds that view, linking the term to \"our deepest values and desires, the very core of our being.\"\nMany define spirituality as a way of being in the world. According to Catholic Bishop Pedro Casaldaliga, poet of the Amazon Indians, \"spirituality is a measure of our humanity -- personal depth, conscience, deep will.\" Another Catholic, Sister Joan Puls, locates it \"in our human responses to the brokenness of our world, the threats to our planet home, the crisis points in our own lives, and the pleas and plight of human beings around us.\" Latin American liberation theologian Leonardo Boff calls spirituality \"that attitude which puts life at the center, and defends and promotes life against all the mechanisms of death, desiccation, or stagnation.\"\nThe journey toward wholeness is a common motif in some definitions of spirituality. Psychotherapist Molly Young Brown writes: \"When we expand our awareness, strengthen our center, clarify our purpose, transform our inner demons, develop our will and make conscious choices, we are moving toward deeper connection with our spiritual self.\" Marsha Sinetar, who has written extensively about self-actualization, notes that \"everyone is spiritual to one degree or another, although many people don't admit it.\"\nMany definitions, subtle differences in emphasis. All of them allow for spirituality to be an everyday adventure that can touch more and more areas of our lives. In his book The Music of Silence, Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, gave one of the clearest explanations we have encountered:\n\"Sometimes people get the mistaken notion that spirituality is a separate department of life, the penthouse of our existence. But rightly understood, it is a vital awareness that pervades all realms of our being. Someone will say, 'I come alive when I listen to music,' or 'I come to life when I garden,' or 'I come alive when I play golf.'\" Wherever we come alive, that is the area in which we are spiritual. And then we can say, 'I know at least how one is spiritual in that area.' To be vital, awake, aware, in all areas of our lives, is the task that is never accomplished, but it remains the goal.\"", "label": "No"}
{"text": "13 Aug Understanding (and Pronouncing) the Indigenous Grapes of Greece\nGreece has a 4000 year history of winemaking, but only 40 years of modern winemaking, making it a New Old World wine region. With Greek winemakers today being educated in Bordeaux and at UC Davis, the quality of Greek wine has improved vastly and people are starting to take notice. But, one of the biggest challenges is understanding (and pronouncing) the indigenous grapes of the area.\nThere are over 500 wine producers in Greece, mostly family-owned and with small holdings. There is no mechanical farming, everything is done by hand. Wines are produced by organically grown grapes. Grapes are grown throughout the entire country and 28 regions have attained Protected Designation Origin (PDO), the Greek equivalent to the DOC in Italy and the AOC in France.\nAt a recent seminar, we tasted six wines from six regions in Greece, beginning to understand the grapes and what region of the country they are from.\nPDO Robola of Cephalonia\nRobola is a dry white wine from the Island of Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea. Similar in style to Sancerre from France, Ribola has a crisp leanness with notes of lemon and bright acidity and minerality.\nMoschofilero is a white wine from Mantinia/Peloponnese, located at the southernmost tip of mainland Greece, near the Ionian Islands. Moschofilero has similar aromas to Gewurztraminer and Muscat but is served dry (no residual sugar). There are rich aromas of roses and citrus fruits and on the palate it is bright, crisp and fresh. Due to the pink skins of the grapes, the wine will have pink tones to it, but it is not a rosé.\nMalagousia is a white wine from Epanomi/Macedonia in Northern Greece. With soils that consist of shist over limestone, the resulting wine has a high zing with complexity. Similar to Muscat and Pinot Blanc, the wine has aromas of apricot and lime\nAssyrtiko is grown in Santorini, which is shaped by a volcano, the caldera and the Aegean Sea. The volcanic soil means that the viscous insect phylloxera could not survive, so the original vines date back hundreds of years. It is very windy on the island and the trees are bent over and gnarly so the winemakers create baskets with the vines and the grapes grown underneath, hidden from the wind. The resulting wine from Assyrtiko has floral and citrus note and salinity in the finish.\nAgiorgitiko comes from from Nemea/Peloponese in the South of Greece. This grape produces a deep color, concentrated wine with aromas of tomato leaves and red fruits. This grape is also used to make dessert wine, as well as rosés.\nXinomavro is from Naoussa in Northern Greece. It is the only grape grown in Naoussa. Similar to Nebbiolo, Xinomavro has notes of asphalt, licorice, lavender, dried flowers and light red fruits. On the palate, the tannins and acids are balanced and the wine is elegant with good structure.\nThere are many more indigenous wines of Greece to learn about. Hope to taste more soon!", "label": "No"}
{"text": "After last week’s stroll through the village of Agios Ioannis I thought we'd walk down the road for a bit and then cut across into the valley below where there’s an old olive press that I’ve long wanted to prowl around. But first, here growing wild at the side of the road is a magnificent straggling clematis climbing the rocks.\n|The Buttercup family - Ranunculaceae|\nObviously, like anemones and delphiniums, it’s a type of buttercup. No, I haven’t finally taken leave of my senses they are all part of the Buttercup family, the Ranunculaceae. But how can such wildly different looking plants all be closely related? It all comes down to plant systematics, the biological classification of plants. A couple of hundred years before Christ was born, a wandering Greek philosopher called Theophrastus started us off by grouping plants loosely into trees, shrubs and herbs. Another Greek, Dioscorides who was a medic in the Roman army, refined this a few hundred years later when he classified over five hundred plants according to their medicinal properties and this became the standard reference work right up until the sixteenth century. Classifying plants by their similarities in structure then took over culminating in Linnaeus publishing his Species Plantarum in 1753 (he dwelt on their sexual organ arrangements but then, he didn’t get out much). Darwin’s publication On the Origin of Species in 1859 pushed us towards classifying plants based upon their evolutionary relationships and nowadays we use DNA analysis to refine that concept in the science of cladistics (see Taxing Taxonomy and Confusing Cladistics) and that’s why clematis is a type of buttercup – they share a common ancestry.\n|St. Antony and Balkan Green Lizard, Lacerta trilineata|\nThis little old church here, which was built into the rock about 120 years ago, is dedicated to St. Antony of the desert. I think that we could do no better than adopt him for our journey as he was a great one for going off into the wilderness which is what we’re about to do. He lived variously in a tomb, an abandoned Roman fort and at an oasis, fought demons in caves and had encounters with satyrs and centaurs. Which rather goes to prove that living on your own for too long isn’t necessarily a healthy option. However I expect he had the odd lizard for company which is maybe why this little Balkan Green lizard is basking outside his church. We're going to cut down left by those pines.\n|Painted Lady, Vanessa cardui and Willow Warblers, Phylloscopus trochilus|\nThis is our wilderness and it used to be a garden by the looks of that remnant of a grape trellis. I see that the Painted Ladies are still with us (I believe that St. Antony was tempted by visions of those as well but not the butterfly variety) and dancing around the ground in amongst the foliage are a couple of Willow Warblers. These are winter visitors and rather similar to chiffchaffs but you can tell the difference by their little pinkish legs; the chiffchaffs are brown/black. Their call is slightly different too and if we stand still under the trellis and call to them they’ll probably call back. It’s a sort of low who-whit whistle (as opposed to the chiffchaffs which is simply whit). Are you ready? Right, whistle. who-whit. There, they’re answering you.\nThe garden isn’t as abandoned as it first seemed. This small citrus-cum-olive grove appears to be well tended. I wonder what delights it holds in store for us? I’ve found our first mushroom of the season. Here, growing in the roots of this olive tree. I think that it may be a False Chanterelle. The reason I say ‘I think’ is that it’s not easy to tell a False Chanterelle, which at best is inedible and at worst mildly poisonous, from a true Chanterelle which is delicious. An experienced forager may tell you that the edible one has an apricot smell – not helpful if you’re slightly anosmic like me - and a mycologist will tell you that the true Chanterelle has primitive gills which is great if you’re an expert on gill structures. Add to this that the poisonous Jack O’lantern looks pretty much the same as both of them and grows in the same type of habitat and you have a recipe for disaster; quite literally if you’re thinking of cooking them. This specimen is also rather old so we’ll have to leave it with a question mark as to what it is.\n|Mud Dauber wasp nest Sceliphron genus|\nFinally we’ve reached the old olive press. It’s rather overgrown with newly emerging giant fennel but I think that we can get in and poke about. Beware of falling masonry. These are out of the ordinary, look up here in the corner. These are the nests of Mud Dauber Wasps and this is the mud that they’ve daubed to create their nurseries. Each cell will hold one larva which will be provisioned, quite often with one of those Cellar Spiders that we found last week. We’ve met these wasps before of course (see Only Connect...A Quiz ) but the nests themselves are interesting. In Hoodoo magic (not Voodoo) which is practised in the American deep south these nests are collected, powdered down and mixed with other ingredients and used in a variety of spells. Most of these seem to have to do with keeping people coming back be they errant husbands or business customers.\nWell, there’s a nice bit of magic to finish the day. The next part of journey seems to take us through the olive groves that once supplied this press and after that I suspect that we’ll be back in the wilderness. See you next week.\nThe Extra Bit\nHere’s a fascinating article on the use of mud dauber nests in Hoodoo magic: A Multipurpose Zoological Curio …\n…and another on Chanterelles: How to tell a real Chanterelle\nIt is that time of year when we’re all celebrating some sort of winter festival so whether yours is Christmas, the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Pancha Ganapati or one of your own devising may I wish you a very happy one. Merry Whatever, love Steve x.\nNaturalists (the facebook page that accompanies this blog)\nSee detailed pictures at http://www.inaturalist.org/login (search - people-stevedaniels-observations)", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Capstone Project (Open Access)\nBachelor of Arts (B.A.)\nFor this Capstone Project, the researchers investigated how monolingual teachers view the support and resources they received to teach English Language Learners (ELL) and what they thought could be done to improve their teaching effectiveness. An evidence based argument is offered that monolingual teachers were not being provided with effective support and resources. More specifically, three themes emerged from an analysis of the data obtained from interviews of monolingual teachers and administrators. Based on the emergent themes, an action was undertaken to help monolingual teachers better address the needs of ELLs. This is an important issue for monolingual teachers because the research provided options that the district could implement in order to increase their ability to successfully work with ELLs.\nCorrea, Natalie, \"No Habla Español: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting the Support They Need?\" (2019). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 694.\nAdult and Continuing Education and Teaching Commons, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Education Law Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Writer's Choice: Grammar and Composition, Grade 10 is an integrated language arts program that keeps pace with the current trends in the teaching of writing and related communication skills. Features in both the Student and Teacher Editions build on a solid foundation of instruction including easy-to-understand explanations, clear-cut definitions, real-world examples, and skill-based assessment. The visuals and graphics throughout the textbook engage students' attention and illustrate key concepts and processes. Writer's Choice provides you and your students with the tools for developing skills in writing, reading, researching, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and viewing and representing.\nPage Count: 1016\nDimension: 8.2 x 10.3 IN", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Ever wonder what happens in the Fall to make tree leaves turn the brilliant colors -- red, yellow, and gold? There are several processes that take place to produce these colorful changes.\nChlorophyll is the pigment that gives leaves their green color. It serves as a photo receptor, or light receiver, for the tree. Each molecule of chlorophyll contains four atoms of nitrogen. Because the tree cannot afford to lose this important element, the nitrogen is moved to the tree's twigs in the fall when the chlorophyll is broken down.\nInside the leaf -\nThe pigments that give leaves their gree, yellow and red colors are found in elpngated cells called palisade cells. In the fall, chlorophyll is broken down and nutrients are moved into the tree through the veins in the leaves. This allows the yellow and red pigments to show through.\nWhen autumn leaves start to fall the tree moves nitrogen and starches from the broken-down chlorophyll into the tree, exposing the other colors. The tree then begins a process that removes the leaf. It begins by adjusting its hormone ethylene, which allows cells at the base of the leaf to pull apart. The spent leaf then falls to the ground. Replacing leaves each spring allows the tree to replace damaged leaves with a new set of \" light receivers.\"\nThe red colors in leaves are created by anthocyanin. Some trees have no anthocyanin and turn bright yellow in autumn. Yellow leaves get their color through pigments called carotenoids.\nDon't forget the roots -\nAs photosynthesis slows in the reduced light and heat of autumn, leaf pores contract and less water vapor escapes ino the air. As the ground gradually cools, roots keep absorbing moisture until the soil temperature reaches 40 degrees. Because the release of water through the top growth has slowed, there's a good supply of moisture in the system. This makes fall an ideal time for planting conifers, since there's little danger of transplanting's major cause of failure: desiccation.\nCurrent and former staff members have contributed to our newsletter over the years. Now the articles are available to view here on our blog", "label": "No"}
{"text": "RAW Fulvic Acid: 100% Water Soluble Fulvic Acid\nRAW Full Up (uptake) is water Soluble and contains 10% soluble Humic Acids which are derived from Peat. The amber colour of RAW Full Up reflects this particular form of Humic Acid. Use RAW Full Up in conjunction with all nutrients and supplements for optimal Uptake throughout all stages of Growth and Bloom. It is a beneficial supplement to all feeding schedules. Its also ideal for adding to foliar sprays and for creating optimal recipe solutions. Works in conjunction with all nutrient and feeding programs.\nSOD protects the cell walls, allowing better uptake of water and nutrients. SOD also protects the chloroplast and mitochondrial membranes, allowing better utilization of light from photosynthesis and better energy production from cellular metabolism. The extra levels of SOD and other antioxidants stimulated by the seaweed/humic acid combination conditions the plant to quickly recover and remain growing under sub-optimal conditions.\nImproves Availability of Essential Trace Elements\nMany enzymes are activated by metal ions called co-factors. Hundreds of cellular enzymes remain inactive unless turned on by these inorganic cofactors. For example, superoxide dismutase needs metallic cofactors in order to actively protect the plant, either an iron/manganese complex or a copper/zinc complex. Many other crucial chemical reactions are activated by metallic cofactors, without which the plant would weaken or die. The chelating effects of humic and fulvic acids greatly improve the availability of these essential trace elements when they are needed most.\nMore than 60 trace elements Identified in Humic Acid and Seaweed Extracts\nBoth seaweed extracts and humic acids contribute many beneficial trace elements to the plant. More than 60 trace elements have been identified in humic acid and seaweed extracts, along with the chelating agents that make them readily available to the plant. “Beneficial” trace elements found in humic acid/seaweed, though not essential for plant growth, have positive effects on plant growth and vigour, and help the plant attain its full genetic potential. For example, silicon is not an essential element, but it helps strengthen leaf cells against fungal attack and improves the permeability of root cells to water and minerals. The judicious use of humic and fulvic acids may contribute to the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables, both directly through the addition of beneficial trace elements, and indirectly by improving the plant’s ability to take up and utilise both essential and beneficial elements.\nDirections for Use\nAdd 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. per gallon in reservoir for irrigation. Apply as needed.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Sökning: \"preposition usage\"\nHittade 3 uppsatser innehållade orden preposition usage.\n- Kandidat-uppsats, Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur\nSammanfattning : The ways in which someone’s first language (L1) influences his or her second language (L2) to create errors, that is negative transfer, is a topic that has received much attention in the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Previous research has suggested that negative transfer is responsible for many errors. LÄS MER\n2. A Corpus Based Study in Morpheme Acquisition Order of Young Learners of English : A comparison of Swedish students in grade 6 and grade 7Uppsats för yrkesexamina på avancerad nivå, Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudier\nSammanfattning : This study investigated the morpheme acquisition order of Swedish students in grades 6 and 7, utilizing corpus texts drawn from the Uppsala Learner English Corpus (ULEC). It is an extension of Khor (2012) that focused on students in grades 9 and 12. LÄS MER\n- Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Allmän språkvetenskap\nSammanfattning : This thesis provides an analysis of the linguistic expression of spatial and temporal relations in Mmen, a Niger-Congo language spoken in Bafumen, in the North West Region of Cameroon. Linguistic means of expressing spatial relations are surveyed in usage and in grammatical structure, and categorized according to the patterns found. LÄS MER", "label": "No"}
{"text": "[Not a valid template][Not a valid template]\nBlog post by Mike Brandolino\nEnergy conservation is on the rise nationwide, according to a new report by The Institute for Electricity Efficiency. Why is energy conservation so essential now? Perhaps it”s our impositions on nature coming full circle.\nSome of the origins of today’s environmental movement can be found in the people who called themselves “naturalists.” These people were conscious of their surroundings and understood that nature, even in the most wild and untamed frontiers, is fragile. The natural world can be a harsh and unforgiving place. Humans are able to be one with nature, and also able to transform nature into places more suitable for habitation and settlements.\nMany people see the natural world as something to be conquered and “developed” into living, working, and gathering places. Throughout the world, some of the harshest environments, such as deserts and jungles, have been transformed into humanized spaces. The natural world is continually under the conquest of humans for natural resource extraction and settlement expansion. The United States has many harsh natural environments that have been transformed into major metropolitan areas. Las Vegas was once a barren desert, but is now teeming with people, lights, casino online and imported water. A lot of energy is required to develop and maintain a comfortable living environment in these naturally harsh conditions, making energy conservation all the more essential.\nCurrently, fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and petroleum), hydroelectricity, and nuclear energy are needed to sustain our modern way of life. Renewable and alternative energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are in use, but not in sufficient quantities to serve all our needs. Energy conservation will need to be a part of any sustainability plan.\nFossil fuels are non-renewable natural resources, which are becoming much more expensive with each passing day. How much can we afford or are we willing to pay to sustain our comfortable existence? Many people have the means to absorb fossil fuel price hikes, but for how long? Many other people cannot afford to bear even a modest increase in fuel and energy costs. Conduct a home energy audit for energy conservation. You may also want a customized energy report to get a comprehensive look at where you can save electricity (and money).\nBy shifting our focus to using only what we need, we can make our artificial habitats just a bit more environmentally friendly.\n© 2012 SCGH, LLC.\nSCGH LLC, and their partners are not in any way or form endorsing or recommending any of the products or services listed by any of the providers or advertisers.\nGreenCheck is a registered service mark of SCGH.\nSierra Club is no longer affiliated with or otherwise involved in this site or the business of SCGH, LLC and is not in any way or form endorsing or recommending any of the content, products or services listed or included on this site.\n© 2013 SCGH. All Rights Reserved.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Diagnosis Oral Cancer and Precancer\nDiagnosis of Oral Cancer and Precancer\nAs with any cancer, an early diagnosis will help ensure that treatment is as effective as possible. A biopsy with histology will give a definitive oral cancer diagnosis and should be conducted before treatment begins.\nOften, an oral cancer diagnosis is based on multiple medical examinations and tests such as\nThis includes an assessment of avoidable risk factors, such as tobacco and alcohol use, that increase the chances of developing cancer. The medical history also covers immunosuppression and family history of cancer. Oral cancer survivors have a high risk of developing a new cancer, especially if they continue to use tobacco or drink excessive levels of alcohol.\nOral Exam (Examination of the Mouth)\nSince all intra-oral soft tissues are capable of developing lesions, the oral examination involves a detailed viewing of the entire mucosa or skin lining of the inside of mouth and the back of the throat. We may use adjunctive techniques, such as different light sources to better visualize subtle changes or special dyes that will preferentially stain precancerous lesions. Detection of a suspicious lesion (precancer) should be taken seriously, and may require a biopsy.\nHead and Neck Exam\nThis is a detailed assessment of the head and neck. The exam involves inspection of the skin, looking for obvious asymmetry of the head and neck structures, and palpation of the area. It can also include indirect pharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy, procedures using mirrors to examine the throat, base of the tongue or larynx, areas which are otherwise not easily viewed.\nA biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue or cells so they can be examined by a pathologist. The types of biopsies commonly used for oral cancer include:\nA small piece of tissue is cut from the abnormal-looking area. This is the most traditional type of biopsy used for diagnosing oral cancers. A punch biopsy is a variation of the incisional biopsy.\nFine needle aspiration (FNA)\nA very thin needle attached to a syringe is used to extract (aspirate) cells from a tumor or mass such as an enlarged lymph node.\nAt the NYU Oral Cancer Center we are investigating the use of brush biopsies to collect cells and DNA which may be used to predict and tailor treatment. Currently, this approach is in the research stage.\nMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)\nCommonly used to evaluate the size and infiltration of an oral cancer and to assess the lymph nodes in the neck.\nComputed tomography (CT) scan, Co-axial tomography (CAT) scan\nThese scans provide information about the size, shape and exact position of the tumor and may identify enlarged lymph nodes containing cancer cells.\nPositron emission tomography (PET) scan\nUsed to display the body's metabolism. Since cancer cells divide rapidly, any increased activity identified on a PET scan can indicate primary and metastatic tumors. PET scans are only used for the evaluation of oral cancer patients under certain circumstances.\nRadiographs (commonly known as x-rays)\nMay determine cancer spread to the jaws or lungs.\nA less frequently used imaging test for oral cancer detection.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Sarah Winnemucca, Native American Activist, honored as Nevada places her statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.\nThe National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol is comprised of statues donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history. The entire collection now consists of 98 statues contributed by 50 states. Nevada officially dedicated the statue of Sarah Winnemucca, Native American activist, as its second statue on March 9, 2005. New Mexico and North Dakota are the remaining two states to add a second statue.\nThe Nevada Women’s History project initiated the project to designate Sarah Winnemucca as Nevada’s second statue. Nevada Assemblywoman Marcia de Braga sponsored Assembly Bill 267 (2001), The bill was passed by the Nevada Assembly and Senate with no objections and signed into law by the Governor on May 29, 2001.\nWith the addition of Sarah Winnemucca to the U.S. Capitol Collection, there are now eight women so honored. The other seven include: Colorado, Florence R. Sabin; Illinois, Frances E. Willard; Minnesota; Maria L. Sanford; Montana, Jeanette Rankin; North Dakota, Sakakawea (Sacagawea); Washington, Mother Joseph; and Wyoming – Esther Hobart Morris.\nThe Nevada Women’s History Project had the responsibility to raise the funds for the creation of the statue over the intervening four years. The group envisioned the statue as an opportunity to use this Native American’s life and accomplishments to provide an example of courage to all Americans. Educational projects for Nevada’s children are a part of the Sarah Winnemucca Statue Project.\nCongratulations to the Nevada Women’s History Project on this remarkable achievement.\nClick on www.nwhp.org to learn more about this exciting project. Remember that your search engine will probably need the whole title, Nevada Women’s History Project, to distinguish it from the National Women’s History Project.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The following is excerpted from “Make a Joint Stool from a Tree,” by Jennie Alexander and Peter Follansbee.\nFor more than two decades, this unlikely pair – an attorney in Baltimore and a joiner at Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts – pieced together how this early furniture was constructed using a handful of written sources, the tool marks on surviving examples and endless experimentation in their workshops.\nThe result of their labor was “Make a Joint Stool from a Tree: An Introduction to 17th-century Joinery.” This book starts in the woodlot, wedging open a piece of green oak, and it ends in the shop with mixing your own paint using pigment and linseed oil. It’s an almost-breathtaking journey because it covers aspects of the craft that most modern woodworkers would never consider. And yet Alexander and Follansbee cover every detail of construction with such clarity that even beginning woodworkers will have the confidence to build a joint stool, an iconic piece of furniture from the 17th century.\nIn 17th-century New England, joiners made chairs, tables, chests, stools, cupboards, wall paneling and various other products all based on a few basic principles. Their oak was split, or “riven,” from a freshly felled log, and worked up at the bench with a few simple hand tools. Although the configuration of the pieces varied, the essence was always the same: a frame joined at its corners with drawbored mortise-and-tenon joints fastened with wooden pins. Sometimes these frames had panels fitted into their inner edges, as in a chest; other times they were open, as in the stool that is the subject of this book.\nOur work in studying joined furniture has its roots in the post-and-rung chairs made by John (now Jennie) Alexander, whose 1978 book Make a Chair from a Tree: An Introduction to Working Green Wood was pivotal in the revival of the traditional techniques regarding working wood riven or split from a log.\nThis background became a key element in our study of 17th-century-style New England joinery.\nAlexander’s experience from chairmaking was the necessary foundation that helped her recognize that the preparation of joinery stock was based upon the same green woodworking techniques as the chairs. In 1980, Charles Hummel of the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library showed Alexander the interior of a joined oak chest in the collection. It was immediately clear that the rear stiles had been riven, not sawn, and that the stiles were bookmatched sections split from each other. This commenced a journey into the lost craft of joinery. With the patient kindness of Hummel, Benno M. Forman, Robert St. George, Robert Trent and many others, Alexander was able to closely study examples of 17th-century New England joined furniture.\nAlso in 1980, I saw an advertisement for a week-long class in chairmaking being held at Drew Langsner’s craft school Country Workshops taught by Alexander. I didn’t drive at the time, had practically never been out of New England and I wasn’t much of a woodworker. Plus, I was terminally shy. Regardless, I wrote to the address, signed up for the class and made plans to get to western North Carolina.\nAfter stumbling along on my own for a few years, I returned to Country Workshops in the mid-1980s, and was for the next five years or more a regular attendee at classes – timber framing, white oak basketry, spoon carving, and coopering, as well as post-and-rung chairs with Alexander and American-style Windsor chairs. Sometime about 1986, Alexander showed a class at Country Workshops a slide presentation about 17th-century oak furniture made in New England.\nThus I was caught, and Alexander and I began an informal study together, yet we were 500 miles apart. Alexander lived and worked in Baltimore, Md., and I lived at the time in Hingham, Mass. Our “work” together consisted of lengthy correspondence and weekly phone calls. We would each spend some time studying original artifacts at Winterthur’s museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. We’d take numerous slides and notes, compile these and send them off to each other in the mail. We would each work in our shops, experimenting with our ideas based on what we had seen on the surviving furniture. It was a cumbersome undertaking by today’s standards, but one benefit was that the need to write it down forced a sense of clarity upon our thinking. Each year we spent a week or two together, both in the workshop and at times studying artifacts.\nOur artifact study was supplemented by the study of the tool history, as well as the documentary study of the period. To learn about the tool kit of the 17th century, we started with Joseph Moxon’s Mechanick Exercises: Or the Doctrine of Handy-works Applied to the Arts of Smithing, Joinery, Carpentry, Turning, Bricklaying. This book was published in serial form between 1678 and 1683 in London, and the chapters on joinery and turning were a critical first step in our study of tool history. (For more on the sources we used for tool research, see “The Historical Evidence for Tool Selection and Use” on page 25.)\nAdditionally, we studied probate inventories in great detail for craftsmen’s tools. Learning of the period tool kit and understanding the traditional use of bench tools such as planes, saws, chisels and carving tools helped us to see that to assemble a tool kit that functioned like a 17th-century kit was not that difficult. The forms and functions of hand tools have not changed much over time.\nThroughout our studies, our friendship with Robert Trent, the leading American scholar on 17th-century furniture, was a great benefit. Trent led us through the process of researching the artifacts, their histories and the formation of an attribution for a group of furniture. This amounted to a private internship, though quite informal. The first results of this collaboration with Trent were published as “Seventeenth-Century Joinery from Braintree, Massachusetts: The Savell Shop Tradition” in the 1996 edition of the journal American Furniture. (1)\nIn the end, what we learned was a discipline in two related crafts: that of the joiner/turner in the shop, and that of the furniture historian, using artifacts, archives and documents to better understand these 17th-century trades.\nEarly on, we decided to focus on the joint stool as an introductory project that encompasses most of the basics of joinery. The stool requires only short lengths of timber, and except for the seat board, narrow dimensioned stock. This makes it easy enough to acquire the necessary timber, without a great expenditure of time and effort. The principle elements of joinery – riving and working the stock directly from the log, and cutting and fitting the drawbored mortise-and-tenon joints – are well represented in this project. After a few stools, the progression to more involved joinery featuring paneled work is not a huge leap.\n(1) Peter Follansbee and John Alexander, “Seventeenth-Century Joinery from Braintree, Massachusetts: the Savell Shop Tradition” in American Furniture, ed., Luke Beckerdite, (Hanover, N.H.: University Press of New England for the Chipstone Foundation, 1996) pp. 81-104.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Systemic lupus erythomatosus, often simply called lupus, is a severe autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the nucleus of cells — their genetic control center. Problems can be expressed anywhere in the body, though rashes in the skin, joints, and vital organs are most common. Treatment of lupus generally requires intense immunosuppresive drugs, often targeting inflammatory molecules called interferons. But these drugs make a person more susceptible to other diseases. Mutations in the gene encoding ABHD6, which breaks down the endocannabinoid 2-AG, are associated with lupus. Indian researchers probed this connection, suggesting that overactivity of ABHD6 limits the body’s ability to quell its overactive response to interferons. Normally 2-AG will activate CB2 receptors on immune cells, which seems to provide a tonic inhibition of interferon release.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The fate of Virginia’s stately ash trees might rest on the wings of a tiny wasp.\nFor more than a decade, ash trees (Fraxinus genus) have been under threat from an invasive insect pest, the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) – EAB, for short. The larvae of this beetle feed on the phloem of ash trees, disrupting nutrient transfer. Native ash trees didn’t evolve with EAB, and its natural enemies aren’t here to control it. As a result, EAB has steadily decimated ash trees across much of the state, and an estimated 99% of our ash trees will die without some intervention.\nEfforts to protect individual valuable ash trees often involve treating them with systemic insecticides. But a landscape-scale approach is needed to protect forest trees. Enter the wasps – specifically, the tiny parasitic wasps that keep EAB in check in its native range – also known as “parasitoids”. There’s no need to worry about stings from these wasps. They use their ovipositors to lay eggs in or on EAB eggs or larvae – not to sting. Plus, they’re tiny. In fact, you might mistake them for gnats!\nThree species of parasitoids have been intensively researched by USDA and approved for release in Virginia. They attack only EAB, so the hope is that they will establish populations here and keep the EAB population in check, allowing ash seedlings to survive and the ash population to regenerate in the future.\nRelease of parasitoids is a form of biological control, also known as “biocontrol.” In Cumberland and Whitney State Forests, VDOF has released thousands of wasps: Oobius agrili, Spathius agrili and Tetrastichus planipennisi. So far, a survey of felled and debarked trees from Cumberland State Forest has revealed that some Spathius wasps have parasitized EAB larvae. (Incidentally, nearly a third of the EAB larval tunnels studied had been terminated by woodpecker feeding – an unintentional form of biocontrol!)\nIn addition to efforts in Cumberland State Forest, VDOF worked with land managers in Grayson Highlands State Park and James Madison’s Montpelier to release parasitoids (Oobius agrili and Tetrastichus planipennisi). The parasitoid biocontrol efforts support VDOF’s “100-themed” goal of protecting 100 ash trees across the state – part of the National Association of State Foresters’ Centennial Challenge. Although the 100 trees in the Challenge are being directly protected by insecticides, biocontrol has the potential to protect many more generations of ash trees.\nIt will take time to verify how well the wasps are controlling EAB populations. At Cumberland State Forest, they have made a start, and VDOF will assist land managers at Grayson Highlands State Park and Montpelier to monitor the impact on their properties.\nNote: The parasitoids were produced and supplied by the USDA EAB Parasitoid Rearing Facility in Brighton, MI.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Science links variations in DNA patterns to certain animal characteristics. By mapping the differences between the DNA of animals that possess a particular characteristic and those that do not, it can be determined in which gene and at what position in the gene a mutation has occurred that causes this characteristic. By comparing the external characteristics with variation in DNA, a reliable diagnostic test can be validated. This generally results in publication of an article in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. These articles are often based on a single breed.\nDNA tests for these external characteristics offer countless possibilities and applications for breeders. Some examples are DNA tests for coat colours (various animal species), horn/polled, milk proteins (cattle), meat characteristics and susceptibility to E. coli (pig), susceptibility to scrapie (sheep), hairlength (cat and dog), sex determination (e.g. birds, hyenas, capybaras, anteaters and sloths) and quality gene (pigeon). The availability of these DNA tests enables breeders to use this knowledge and these DNA tests to improve the quality of a population or breed.\nMutations that have been described and validated in one breed can also be present in other breeds. Very often, that fact is not published in additional scientific articles. The presence of these mutations in other breeds is determined by service laboratories that perform the DNA-tests. Determining how reliable a certain DNA-test is for a certain breed is no easy task. On our website, we indicate that a test is suited for a particular breed only if it is published or because it has been determined by a service laboratory. It is up to the owner to decide whether he or she would like to have a test performed based on the criteria set out above.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Via: Flight Global\nThe lithium ion batteries installed on the Boeing 787 are inherently unsafe, says Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and owner of electric car maker Tesla.\n“Unfortunately, the pack architecture supplied to Boeing is inherently unsafe,” writes Musk in an email to Flightglobal.\n“Large cells without enough space between them to isolate against the cell-to-cell thermal domino effect means it is simply a matter of time before there are more incidents of this nature,” he adds.\nBoth Boeing and Tesla use batteries fueled by lithium cobalt oxide, which is among the most energy-dense and flammable chemistries of lithium-ion batteries on the market. While Boeing elected to use a battery with a grouping of eight large cells, Tesla’s batteries contain thousands of smaller cells that are independently separated to prevent fire in a single cell from harming the surrounding ones.\n“Moreover, when thermal runaway occurs with a big cell, a proportionately larger amount of energy is released and it is very difficult to prevent that energy from then heating up the neighboring cells and causing a domino effect that results in the entire pack catching fire,” says Musk.\nAn aerospace-capable version of Tesla’s battery has been developed for use in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 space launch vehicle. SpaceX, also owned by Musk, competes with Boeing/Lockheed Martin joint venture United Launch Alliance for customers. Boeing has thus far declined offers of assistance from Tesla and SpaceX, says Musk.\nRead more: here", "label": "No"}
{"text": "The Stonehenge bluestones are the shorter stones at the monument, not the later, larger sarsen trilithons. They are not native to Salisbury Plain where Stonehenge stands, and as long ago as 1923 the eminent petrographer, Herbert Thomas, was able to identify their source generally as the Preseli hills of southwest Wales, roughly 200 miles distant.\nThe specific source area on Mynydd Preseli is in and around Carn Menyn, an extensive complex of rock outcrops that is itself situated amidst a range of other named and unnamed carns or outcrops (known in the plural as Carn Meini). From current knowledge, it seems that the bluestones came from Carn Menyn and adjacent outcrops, while other Preseli rocks came from the slopes around them.\n“Bluestone” is the common name for spotted dolerite, an igneous rock that looks blue when broken and is spotted with small pellets of feldspar and other minerals that got into the molten matrix when the rocks were forming geological ages ago.\nInterestingly, the 12th-century historian, Geoffrey of Monmouth, indicated by means of a story concerning Merlin that the stones of Stonehenge had come from “Ireland” (for which read the far west of Britain – Wales and Ireland had definite connections in prehistory). Many modern historians deride Geoffrey of Monmouth’s histories as a collection of myths, yet the question remains: how did Geoffrey, back in the 12th century, know where the bluestones originated?\nThe use of the bluestones at Stonehenge transformed it into a unique monument – and even though the site underwent many phases, the bluestones remained from the first to last, though sometimes in varying settings. Much archaeological debate has been expended on how the bluestones arrived at Stonehenge – whether by human effort, floating the stones (each weighing several tons apiece) across water and dragging them across land, or whether they were deposited on Salisbury Plain naturally by glacial action. Although a few archeologists still think a glacial explanation is tenable, most think the bluestones were brought by human transportation. For one thing, glacial movement in the region does not support the transport of glacial erratics in the required manner, and there is also evidence of human action: the are bluestones arranged at the monument with their outer ring setting (inside the later sarsen outer ring) containing the range of Preseli stones (dolerite, rhyolite, tuff) and the inner horseshoe setting of bluestones (inside the horseshoe of massive sarsen trilithons) of spotted dolerite, mimicking the natural arrangement of the rock types in the Preseli landscape, with the spotted dolerite of Carn Menyn at the centre and other rock types, including more scattered spotted dolerite blocks, around its fringe.\nThere has been less debate about why Neolithic people should have wanted to move the stones such a long distance. This is an issue both S.P.A.C.E.S. and the Landscape and Perception project are trying to address – see A Stone Age Holy Land?.", "label": "No"}
{"text": "Air purifier health function: negative oxygen ion\nHealth care effects of negative oxygen ions:\nMedical research shows that it is ecological negative ions that have a health care effect on the human body. Because only ecological negative ions can easily penetrate the blood-brain barrier of the human body and exert its biological effects.\nThe reason why air negative ions in nature have created many longevity villages is because of the high proportion of negative oxygen ions, high activity, and long migration distance, thus forming an anion bath environment over the longevity area.\nAmong the many elderly people in Changshou Village, such as Bama, Guangxi, there are basically no common diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Scientific research has found that in addition to good living habits and optimistic attitudes, one of the important reasons is that the negative ion content in the local air is high, and an average of 20,000 to 30,000 cubic centimeters of negative ion environment can provide health care for the human body. Effect.\nA natural or artificial method of treating and preventing disease with air negative ions called air anion therapy, also known as negative oxygen ionized air therapy. At present, in air therapy, air negative ions are not only used as a treatment method but also widely used as a health care means.\nAir negative ion medical principle:\nCytopathic is the source of all diseases. The key to cell health is the dynamic balance of positive and negative ions. Once the balance is broken, the cells will develop lesions and the disease will occur. Positive ions make the cell membrane hard and thick so that nutrients can not enter the cell for metabolic conversion energy, such as sugar can not enter the cell, stay in the blood becomes diabetes; and waste generated by intracellular metabolism can not be discharged, leading to cytopathic.\nThe role of negative oxygen ions is just the opposite, which can increase the permeability of cell membranes, allowing nutrients, water, etc. to smoothly enter the cells for metabolism and convert them into energy for human use. For example, sugar in the blood can enter the cell metabolism, and the blood sugar level will drop. Therefore, air negative ions are essential for maintaining cell health. By giving the living body energy to the natural world, factors such as acidity, oxidation, active oxygen, and lactic acid that destroy human health can be gradually reduced, creating a good environment inside the living body, activating the metabolism of the cells, creating a healthy body, and enhancing the living body. Natural healing ability to overcome the disease.\nModern medical research has shown that only high-activity small-size negative ions-dynamic negative oxygen ions can easily penetrate the blood-brain barrier of the human body and exert the health care effect of negative ions on the human body.\n★ Improve the function of natural killer NK cells against the activity of cancer cells, and inhibit the formation and mutation of cancer cells;\n★ inhibit the production of serum cholesterol, purify the blood, activate macrophages, and prevent lipid deposition on the blood vessel wall;\n★ Suppresses the formation of leukotrienes, making the body less susceptible to allergies or inflammation;\n★ inhibit the production of adrenaline, dilate peripheral blood vessels, improve blood circulation, and maintain blood pressure stability;\n★ Prevent the primary cause of arteriosclerosis or liver dysfunction – the production of lipid peroxide.\nNegative oxygen ion therapy is mainly suitable for:\nRespiratory diseases: bronchitis, bronchial asthma, allergic atrophic rhinitis, pharyngitis, etc.;\nCardiovascular disease: hypertension, angina pectoris, early arteriosclerosis;\nGastrointestinal diseases: stomach and duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis, aphthous stomatitis, spastic constipation;\nMetabolic and endocrine diseases: diabetes, menopausal syndrome, menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, etc.;\nSkin diseases: urticaria, various types of pruritus, neurodermatitis, chronic eczema, etc.;\nOthers: burns, long-lasting wounds or chronic ulcers, anemia, leukopenia, etc.\nIn addition, according to recent research at home and abroad, air negative ions have an inhibitory effect on the growth of transplanted tumors.\nAir negative ions have also undergone numerous clinical tests in the medical field, and have been recognized by medical experts. Their health care and many clinical cases have been published in many national key books and magazines.\nContact us for more products and discounted prices", "label": "No"}
{"text": "HOW TO PRESENT STATISTICS\nHOW TO PRESENT STATISTICS\nLes connaissances linguistiques de base :\n2) Savoir utiliser les comparatifs et les superlatifs.\n4) connaître le vocabulaire de base : , a line graph, a curve, a chart, a bar chart, a pie chart, growth, fall, fluctuate, increase, decrease, skyrocket, plummet, collapse, a percentage, a proportion.\nLa méthode :\n1) Présentez le document :\n- nature (a line graph? a chart? a bar chart?, a pie chart?)\n- titre ( it is entitled...)\n- information générale : de quoi traite le document, et quelle est la nature de l' information (si elle n'est pas déjà explicite dans le titre sus-mentionné)\n- origin ( it was published in the issue of Newsweek...)\n- date ( ...dated May 10th 2008)\n2) Etudiez les chiffres et dégagez clairement l'information essentielle apportée par le document.\n3) Analysez la. (possible cause, conséquence etc...)\n4) Commentez cette information. (illustrez la avec des exemples ou des contre-exemples concrets, donnez votre opinion en la justifiant de façon argumentée).\nEtape 1 :Présentez le document :\nThis is a chart entitled \" Every move they make\", showing the results of a survey. It was published in the issue of Newsweek dated May 10th, 1998.\nThe problem raised is the way parents monitor their children while they are using the internet. More precisely, it focuses upon teenagers since the word \"kids\" is used several times and the ages are mentioned ( 11-15 and 16-18).\nEtape 2 :Etudiez les chiffres et dégagez clairement l'information essentielle apportée par le document.\nIf we focus upon the first age category, it seems clear that few of them can use the internet without an adult. Indeed, only 34% / one third, one out of three can surf the web without adult supervision.\nMoreover, the figures also highlight the fact that not only do parents watch over the sites they log on to, but half of them also limit the time they spend online : ( 47% ). In 1998, only 19%/one fifth of the teens/one youngster out of ten used the internet more than they watched TV.\nFor those aged between 16 and 18, things are quite different :\nContrary to/unlike their younger peers, they rarely sit with an adult to use the internet (9%). Only a minority (5%), are not allowed to log on without an adult. Likewise, fewer 16-18-year-olds are limited in time , fewer parents know which site their teenagers visit.\nMost of them (75%) are free to use the internet as they choose.\nBut for TV, the proportions are not very different. The Net is not among the media mostly used by teenagers.\nEtape 3 : Analysez la. (possible cause, conséquence etc...)\nIn conclusion, it is obvious that the older the kids are, the less they need parental control over their use of the Iternet. The older you get, the less parents control your moves. Most teenagers aged 11-15 use the internet to play whereas older ones do some research for school or log on to see their e-mails or communicate through message services. The great number of dangerous and ill-turned sites has encouraged the parents to protect their kids by controlling the sites they go to.\nEtape 4 :Commentez cette information. (illustrez la avec des exemples ou des contre-exemples concrets, donnez votre opinion en la justifiant de façon argumentée).\nTen years have passed since this survey was made, and I think the situation is still the same/quite different today. What I mean is that....", "label": "No"}