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Friday, March 7, 2014

Climate topography and native plants the definition of landscape

To ensure that the mental can ultimately to a plan for your business, you must have existed over the centuries all over the world, many different types of gardening developed remember to be focused. They were usually the results of two or perhaps three, of course. First Air, which is not the same all over the world, by all means, certainly has an important role in determining the type of gardening youwill take place only in your part of the country. Landform or "topography" also had much to do with improving the style in the garden. The third factor was the influence or control of the native plant material.

Effect of climate

Heres an example of how climate influenced gardens in places like France, Spain and Iraq, the heat is often intense, one discovers the water is part of the design organery these countries. For the moment (and in particular theTons) of water has a cooling effect psychologically, you feel the cooler air it really is.
The same high temperatures that the use of landscape water is also desirable in these countries combine the element of shadow is a main part of a plan organery. Thus, we see there are many roads, walks or rides on both sides and top, and then closed completely in the shade of the foliage of plants, and also meet many covered with vinesPergolas named on environments.

Influence of topography

The component form of the country has played a very gradual rotation of the hills ahead of English gardens. The Italian gardens terraced gardens, traditional, sumptuous villas were surrounded follow one of the existing forms of land, in this case, the presence of many steep slopes. Retaining walls were built in the gardens for two reasons. They solved the problem of erosion and at the same time have the potentialConstruction of flat surfaces on which areas could be designated officially down.

This is probably the safer of the topography of style in the gardens below, but there are also in the gardens of Versailles in France.

At Versailles, health across the country to respect. The ground was so flat that a large part of the water could not be removed immediately and was sluggish. A theory of drainage ditches dug along and the water was drained off, was smuggled in largeReservoirs not force a plant material was a style of garden design, but a species may be rapidly identified plant material is safely seen. For example, the large, finger-like cypress accents characteristic of the paintings of Italian landscapes and images of Italian gardens. In addition, the rounded shapes, with more or less typical irregular pine logs (Pinus cembra) is usually seen in the Italian countryside. Gardens in England, where the first partlandscape. E was difficult to follow organery areas built on flat surfaces with water as its main feature.

Effect of native plants

The third factor in the design of the gardens of indigenous plants, the increase of a single surface, but must be qualified. in fact the climate is wet, can be identified by their vineyards and lush lawn and shrubs increase almost excellent.

Styles range from American

If all these conditions - climate, topography and native plants - couldplace in a nation, we would expect, there are all kinds and styles of gardening, and thats exactly what we have in the United States. As you know, we have almost all the extreme weather, climate, topography and plant material available within our borders.

Even in a small state like New Jersey, there is vast land, large areas of almost flat sand, and the land gradually rolling with excellent soil conditions. There are areas in New Jersey, where the dominant trees areConifers and other areas, a few miles away, where there are trees with needle not significant, with almost all the trees the leaves of citrus Calamondino.

other parts of the property are in the middle of the desert in the true population of the United States, properties, rushing streams, or water you buy. Therefore, it is more of an inventory of the type of topography, climate and plant material, so that together they can take the ingredients that will give you aorganery more powerful for your unique situation.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

MODERN DAY APOLLO MOVES THE SUN





Heliostats, parabolic mirrors are being used to reflect light into a portion of Teardrop Park (a brilliantly designed park) which is at present a cavernous, dark area shielded from sunlight by the ominous overdeveloped, buildings that surround it. With a radius of 8 feet and each of the three heliostats costing $350,000 apiece, they will move in unison, tracking the sunlight. How much electricity will be used to run these everyday? Are they installing wind turbines to power these? How green is my valley? I cant help thinking that although it is brilliantly designed, (as is anything that is designed by MVV) why wasnt plant material chosen that was more site specific, able to grow within the pre-existing conditions. But, at the same time have to admit I do like the way these "beacons" look above the buildings.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Hosta The Versatile Shade Garden Perennial

As I was walking along my shade garden on this summer day I took extra notice at the wonderful array of hosta that have matured to become beautiful focal points over the years.  Hosta are a hardy and reliable herbaceous perennial that never seem to fail in adding some desired brightness to a shady area.  Grown for their beautiful foliage there are so many varieties to choose from. The magnificent foliage of hostas comes in a variety of sizes, colors and texture ranging from the giant green and cream crinkled leaves of Francee Williams to the smaller more compact smoother variegated leaves of Golden Tiarra.  Colors range from green to golden to blue and white in a multitude of combinations of variegation with over 2,500 cultivars available. 

Some of my favorite hostas are:
 
Hosta Francee Williams



Francee Williams-2-3 in diameter, large green leaves with cream colored variegation and purple flowers in July-August                                
Hosta Patriot






Patriot- 15-18" dark green leaves with wide white margins and lavender blooms July-August











Hosta Fire & Ice




Fire & Ice - 20 " heart shaped leaves with white center and dark green margin and lavender blooms in July- August

Hosta Golden Tiarra





Golden Tiarra-12" diameter compact form,  green with gold edges and deep purple flowers in July-August





Blue Angel - 28 " diameter with bright blue foliage and white flowers in June-July













Hosta  are extremely versatile and can be grown in a large range of areas including hardiness zones 2-10.  They prefer to be grown in full to partial shade in a well drained moist soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.  While hosta are shade tolerant they do not thrive in extremely dense shade and optimun conditions are an exposure with morning sun and out of the direct sun in afternoon.  In general, the yellow and white leaf varieties will tend to tolerate more sun and the blue leaf varieties prefer more shady conditions.  Hosta do prefer moisture so at least an inch of watering a week is recommended. 

Hosta are not "deer resistant" or "rabbit resistant" and are actually a prefered snack for our four-legged friends.  Astilbe, Liriope or Hakonechloa (Japanese Forest Grass) could serve as deer resistant alternatives among other selections. 

Maintenance of hosta is relatively simple.  To propogate hosta divide in spring when new foliage is just emerging.    With a sharp spade cleanly divide the plant into equal parts no smaller than at least three rhizomes (about 6" in diameter).  Dig a hole that is wider and deeper than the clump you are transplanting.  Plant and water throughly until your new plant is established and enjoy!  For winter maintenance remove all expired foliage to prevent fungal disease and keep a layer of mulch around the crown of the plant for protection.

If you are looking to add a little color to a your shade garden then hosta could be the perennial for you.  Add some companion plants such as astilbe, coral bells and ajuga and you can have a colorful and enjoyable garden that will give you years of enjoyment!

As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2012



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