:::Chillaxin' by the Pool:::
Scroll through the archives if you get a chance and see what the lot was like only 2 years ago! The homeowners have worked hard at improving it year after year. Thanks ever so much to them for allowing me to work on this project! :-)
Here's a pool that I helped put together a couple of years ago. We had a wonderful invitation to visit 'the oasis' this evening and I took the opportunity to take some photos to show you the 'after'.
Scroll through the archives if you get a chance and see what the lot was like only 2 years ago! The homeowners have worked hard at improving it year after year. Thanks ever so much to them for allowing me to work on this project! :-)
:::Bell Island Stone Tiered Wall:::
I know I have been slow posting pictures lately. There are two reasons for this. It's been a banner year so far despite the weather and, Mark's website is up and running at Bowering Gardens thanks to the help of Steve at Infomatix!
Joe, Neil and Keith are doing a wonderful job.
Of course, the wall will be capped with a beautiful matching sandstone, similar to the pillars in the background.
We've got some big projects happening about town this year so, we're all praying for good weather. We've had a really wet spring so hopefully our spirits and energy pick up now with some sun and warmth. ~Jeannette
I know I have been slow posting pictures lately. There are two reasons for this. It's been a banner year so far despite the weather and, Mark's website is up and running at Bowering Gardens thanks to the help of Steve at Infomatix!
Joe, Neil and Keith are doing a wonderful job.
Of course, the wall will be capped with a beautiful matching sandstone, similar to the pillars in the background.
We've got some big projects happening about town this year so, we're all praying for good weather. We've had a really wet spring so hopefully our spirits and energy pick up now with some sun and warmth. ~Jeannette
:::Live forever in ReRuns!:::
CBC has a new TV show that is taking segments from Living NL and airing it nationally.
I have just been notified that one of my segments will air on Sunday at 3:00 NL time. Check your local listings if you do not live in Newfoundland.
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CBC has a new TV show that is taking segments from Living NL and airing it nationally.
I have just been notified that one of my segments will air on Sunday at 3:00 NL time. Check your local listings if you do not live in Newfoundland.
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:::Meet the craftsmen of our booth:::
:::The show has begun:::
We're at the Remax Centre until tomorrow afternoon. The booth will then be on permanent display at Carew Services on Portugal Cove Rd.
We're at the Remax Centre until tomorrow afternoon. The booth will then be on permanent display at Carew Services on Portugal Cove Rd.
:::Setting up for the Landscape Show was a lot of hard work:::
But totally worth it!
But totally worth it!
:::Bowering Ponds and Gardens launches new website:::
Oh and don't forget to come and visit us at the Landscape and Garden Show. It's this weekend at the Remax Centre in St. John's.
(hint: we've built an outdoor kitchen made out of natural stone!)
Oh and don't forget to come and visit us at the Landscape and Garden Show. It's this weekend at the Remax Centre in St. John's.
(hint: we've built an outdoor kitchen made out of natural stone!)
:::Come Visit us at the Landscape and Garden Show:::
Landscape NL will be holding the Biennial Landscape and Garden Show at the St. John's Curling Club on April 24 and 25th 2010
Landscape NL will be holding the Biennial Landscape and Garden Show at the St. John's Curling Club on April 24 and 25th 2010 (Saturday and Sunday). This is the provincial premier showcase for up to date services, products and information for home and garden enthusiasts - plus a forum for industry networking.Display spaces will be snapped up so make your requests early!! For more information call Cle Newhook at 726-5651 or email lnl@landscapenl.org or download the Registration Package by clicking here.
Landscape NL will be holding the Biennial
Landscape and Garden Show at the St. John's
Curling Club on April 24 and 25th 2010
Landscape NL will be holding the Biennial
Landscape and Garden Show at the St. John's
Curling Club on April 24 and 25th 2010 (Saturday
and Sunday). This is the provincial premier
showcase for up to date services, products
and information for home and garden enthusiasts
- plus a forum for industry networking.
Display
spaces will be snapped up so make your
requests early!! For more information
call Cle Newhook at 726-5651 or email
lnl@landscapenl.org
or download the Registration Package by
clicking here.
:::I'm talking about Landscape Design Elements-Tonight!::::
The Newfoundland Horticultural Society has asked me to come in a speak about Landscape Design Elements. It's tonight, at St. David's Presbyterian Church on Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's. 8pm
I look forward to seeing everyone there!
The Newfoundland Horticultural Society has asked me to come in a speak about Landscape Design Elements. It's tonight, at St. David's Presbyterian Church on Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's. 8pm
I look forward to seeing everyone there!
:::Exciting News from Daisy Design:::
Your dream landscape is now available in Colour!
I received my software upgrade in the fall and it was burning hole through my shelf. I was itching to learn the new features but it had to wait until the season ended. So now, knee deep in snow, the learning curve has leveled out and the designs are looking good!
This a great time to hire me to get started on the 2010 season. If you have property survey and a few photos we can get the process started. Email me at jeannette@daisydesign.ca
Your dream landscape is now available in Colour!
I received my software upgrade in the fall and it was burning hole through my shelf. I was itching to learn the new features but it had to wait until the season ended. So now, knee deep in snow, the learning curve has leveled out and the designs are looking good!
This a great time to hire me to get started on the 2010 season. If you have property survey and a few photos we can get the process started. Email me at jeannette@daisydesign.ca
:::More Congress Pics:::
As it turns out my phone lens was dirty. They all came out blurry. That's what I get for forgetting my camera! The display above was at the aquascape booth. It shows a great way to have a water feature in your garden without a pond. And bring some vertical height to what otherwise may be a low lying garden bed.
Many of the booths have TVs above the outdoor firplaces. While the ones on display you can buy outdoor screens Sunbrite is the most popular brand:
The water feature in the front is wimpy. And I apologize in advance to taking a picture of that sales guy's behind (heehee) but, I like the pattern of the pavers on the floor...
Placing coping in between each natural stone slab is a fantastic look. I wish I thought of it!
I love how they mixed different colours of natural stone tiles together to make the floor.
Those are the best pictures from my phone. Congress keeps getting better and better. Next year, I will have to stay for more than 2 days!
If you would like me to design your dream landscape call me at 709.743.6777
As it turns out my phone lens was dirty. They all came out blurry. That's what I get for forgetting my camera! The display above was at the aquascape booth. It shows a great way to have a water feature in your garden without a pond. And bring some vertical height to what otherwise may be a low lying garden bed.
Many of the booths have TVs above the outdoor fireplaces. While the ones on display you can buy outdoor screens Sunbrite is the most popular brand:
The water feature in the front is wimpy. And I apologize in advance to taking a picture of that sales guy's behind (heehee) but, I like the pattern of the pavers on the floor...
Placing coping in between each natural stone slab is a fantastic look. I wish I thought of it!
I love how they mixed different colours of natural stone tiles together to make the floor.
Those are the best pictures from my phone. Congress keeps getting better and better. Next year, I will have to stay for more than 2 days!
If you would like me to design your dream landscape call me at 709.743.6777
:::Just got back from Congress 2010 and the Landscape Designer Conference:::
And every year this conference gets better and better. It's a four day event but I was only able to stay for 2 days :( I did take a whole bunch of photos on my phone and I will post most of them tomorrow.
This one I loved because I have been wanting to use stone seating for a while and with the privacy screen it creates a garden room where the features will stand up to our weather conditions. If positioned properly in your landscape (for example, southwest) you can create an intimate sheltered space to extend your living outdoors.
And every year this conference gets better and better. It's a four day event but I was only able to stay for 2 days :( I did take a whole bunch of photos on my phone and I will post most of them tomorrow.
This one I loved because I have been wanting to use stone seating for a while and with the privacy screen it creates a garden room where the features will stand up to our weather conditions. If positioned properly in your landscape (for example, southwest) you can create an intimate sheltered space to extend your living outdoors.
:::Hiring a Landscape Designer:::
Expert tips for creating a beautiful landscape
(ARA) - It may be cold outside, but homeowners are already dreaming of
creating beautiful garden settings around their homes come spring.
Landscaping success doesn't have to be hit or miss, and if it has been
for you, it may be time to call in a professional landscape designer.
Why? Because in the long run, hiring a landscape designer can cost
less than doing it yourself. You'll get a "doable" design created right
the first time, saving you the cost of repeated tries at getting it
right or planting the wrong plants in the wrong spots. A professional landscape designer envisions creative solutions to the most difficult outdoor challenges - problems they've more than likely solved before.
Plus, a high-quality landscape increases home sale prices up to
10.8 percent, compared to a home with a simply average landscape,
according to the Journal of Environmental Horticulture.
Here are some tips from professional landscape designers to create your dream garden.
First, consider your space and any "issues" that it has. Hiding an
unsightly air conditioning unit, adding privacy and changing boring
views to beautiful ones are issues that landscape designers face with many clients.
"As a certified landscape designer through the Association of
Professional Landscape Designers, I see the big picture," says
Boston-based landscape designer Maria von Brincken, APLD. "A designer
sees the problems that you see, and often the ones you don't, and can
offer solutions to create beautiful, functional and earthy-friendly
landscapes to add to your lives."
Next, do your homework. Tear out favorite pictures from gardening
magazines, and start making a file on what you would like for your
dream garden. While not everything might be possible for your garden,
it will give your landscape designer a visual starting point. Don't
forget about hardscape such as patios, decks and fencing; designers can
help with these also.
Take your time. Brincken warns of the temptation to impulsively buy
plants at a garden center and attempt a garden make-over. This can be a
costly gamble for those without experience. Many homeowners find that
it takes the help of a designer to create a well-planned landscape project that includes both plants and hardscape.
While there is a cost to hiring a landscape designer, it is
ultimately more economical to work with an expert to create a plan
specific to your yard. The project is completed in a timely manner and
within budget when you take your time and create a landscape plan.
Expect to spend about 10 percent of the total cost of the project on
the design.
Consider what you want to achieve with your landscape. "People are
busy, and they want to have an outdoor space that makes them feel
comfortable, not frustrated and worn out from gardening chores," says
Judy Nauseef, APLD, of Iowa City, Iowa, and president of the
Association of Professional Landscape Designers (www.apld.org).
"They also want to maximize their investment in their home," she
adds. 'Having a well-designed landscape gives the homeowner more living
space and also helps with resale value."
Research and reach out to a few landscape designers. Be sure to
interview several designers to find one who meets your needs and
personality. Review the portfolio or Web site of each designer, and
visit some of their work if possible. Finally, if you have a budget in
mind, share this with the designer up front.
Get ready to get dirty. "You can hire a landscape designer for a
range of services. You might choose to hire a designer for a two hour
consultation for ideas and suggestions that you might implement
yourself," says Patricia St. John, APLD, of Berkeley, Calif., and APLD
incoming president. "You could also hire a designer to give you a
complete design for your garden. When it comes to implementing the
design you have choices -- involve the designer while you hire a
recommended landscape contractor or even do some of the work yourself."
Also, you do not have to complete the whole plan at once. A
landscape can be installed over a period of time as well. Homeowners
can decide what areas are most important and start there.
Take the first step to a dream garden. With the help of a
professional landscape designer, you can create a plan that will work
for your landscape and you. Finding a designer is easy: visit
www.apld.org.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
- You should follow us on Twitter
Expert tips for creating a beautiful landscape
(ARA) - It may be cold outside, but homeowners are already dreaming of
creating beautiful garden settings around their homes come spring.
Landscaping success doesn't have to be hit or miss, and if it has been
for you, it may be time to call in a professional landscape designer.
Why? Because in the long run, hiring a landscape designer can cost
less than doing it yourself. You'll get a "doable" design created right
the first time, saving you the cost of repeated tries at getting it
right or planting the wrong plants in the wrong spots. A professional landscape designer envisions creative solutions to the most difficult outdoor challenges - problems they've more than likely solved before.
Plus, a high-quality landscape increases home sale prices up to
10.8 percent, compared to a home with a simply average landscape,
according to the Journal of Environmental Horticulture.
Here are some tips from professional landscape designers to create your dream garden.
First, consider your space and any "issues" that it has. Hiding an
unsightly air conditioning unit, adding privacy and changing boring
views to beautiful ones are issues that landscape designers face with many clients.
"As a certified landscape designer through the Association of
Professional Landscape Designers, I see the big picture," says
Boston-based landscape designer Maria von Brincken, APLD. "A designer
sees the problems that you see, and often the ones you don't, and can
offer solutions to create beautiful, functional and earthy-friendly
landscapes to add to your lives."
Next, do your homework. Tear out favorite pictures from gardening
magazines, and start making a file on what you would like for your
dream garden. While not everything might be possible for your garden,
it will give your landscape designer a visual starting point. Don't
forget about hardscape such as patios, decks and fencing; designers can
help with these also.
Take your time. Brincken warns of the temptation to impulsively buy
plants at a garden center and attempt a garden make-over. This can be a
costly gamble for those without experience. Many homeowners find that
it takes the help of a designer to create a well-planned landscape project that includes both plants and hardscape.
While there is a cost to hiring a landscape designer, it is
ultimately more economical to work with an expert to create a plan
specific to your yard. The project is completed in a timely manner and
within budget when you take your time and create a landscape plan.
Expect to spend about 10 percent of the total cost of the project on
the design.
Consider what you want to achieve with your landscape. "People are
busy, and they want to have an outdoor space that makes them feel
comfortable, not frustrated and worn out from gardening chores," says
Judy Nauseef, APLD, of Iowa City, Iowa, and president of the
Association of Professional Landscape Designers (www.apld.org).
"They also want to maximize their investment in their home," she
adds. 'Having a well-designed landscape gives the homeowner more living
space and also helps with resale value."
Research and reach out to a few landscape designers. Be sure to
interview several designers to find one who meets your needs and
personality. Review the portfolio or Web site of each designer, and
visit some of their work if possible. Finally, if you have a budget in
mind, share this with the designer up front.
Get ready to get dirty. "You can hire a landscape designer for a
range of services. You might choose to hire a designer for a two hour
consultation for ideas and suggestions that you might implement
yourself," says Patricia St. John, APLD, of Berkeley, Calif., and APLD
incoming president. "You could also hire a designer to give you a
complete design for your garden. When it comes to implementing the
design you have choices -- involve the designer while you hire a
recommended landscape contractor or even do some of the work yourself."
Also, you do not have to complete the whole plan at once. A
landscape can be installed over a period of time as well. Homeowners
can decide what areas are most important and start there.
Take the first step to a dream garden. With the help of a
professional landscape designer, you can create a plan that will work
for your landscape and you. Finding a designer is easy: visit
www.apld.org.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
- You should follow us on Twitter
:::Judging the Canadian National Landscape Awards:::
It's going to be tough. The entries are soo good and I am so inspired!! Winners will be announced at CNLA's AGM and Gala in Ottawa this February.
It's going to be tough. The entries are soo good and I am so inspired!! Winners will be announced at CNLA's AGM and Gala in Ottawa this February.
:::Learning Lots at the Atlantic Green Forum::::
Can't wait to design Green Walls and Roofs! Look at this great company:
Can't wait to design Green Walls and Roofs! Look at this great company:
