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(1888PressRelease) February 23, 2011 – Today most people think that gardening is the industry that is not going to suprise people anymore. Gardeners can not present you nanotechnologies, human clones, create an artificial lifeform. However what we can do is to turn Sahara desert into a blooming garden. Is not that great news in times when erosion and extensive deforestation are taking place all over the world killing the lungs of the planet?

PANTIO – a company form Latvia is on the right track to to just that. The new 21st century flower box made of ABS, the material of the new age known for its superb durability and environmental friendliness, embodies the company’s mission to make the world greener.

The benefits of the new PANTIO box are the following:
-No need for gardener
-No problem of relocating and changing the composition
-No need for regular watering
-No need for weeding

How is this possible? The box consists of two units – a body container and a perforated insert where goes your plants and the soil for them. The body container is laid in the soil and serves as the water and fertilzier resource and also water amount equalizer. The insert then is laid in the container and could be put into or taken out of it if necessary. The container protects against the tree roots and weeds that grows around so that the prepared soil remains intact.

The box has already been looked upon favorably by the municipality of Jūrmala, the biggest resort of the Baltic States. They have experienced the usefulness of PANTIO boxes and the result is this: they have conluded a contract for more.

We are also developing a new product – PANTIO Eko. It is going to be a flower box that gradually decomposes and leaves no mark of its presence in the soil. This kind of box will be a solution to the cases where there is a need of plants (trees and bush) but the relief is not suitable for this kind of idea. These are places like slopes along the roads – inimic/unfriendly conditions.

The owner of the company Arnis Spurdzins has always been a friend of the nature and considers that world today desperately needs a greener thinking: „We have to try to return to the nature what we have taken. We need the nature. Does it need us? Let’s live the way we can say that.”

The flower box that cares for itself and can be put wherever you please. Garden, balcony, rooftop, etc. No professional gardener needed, no special attention, but you always know there is someone who looks after your flowers. That is 21st century in gardening.

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Flower and garden shows pack more ideas per square foot into one space than any other gardening venues I know. It’s bound to happen when you bring together all those creative horticultural thinkers.

OK, I realize some ideas are goofy, or impractical, or downright impossible — my biggest gripe is display gardens that group together plants with totally diverse needs, such as dry-tolerating euphorbias planted next to water-loving hydrangeas.

But on the whole, scooping up exciting ideas is what makes these garden shows so alluring. Here are my discoveries about water use at the Portland (Ore.) Yard, Garden and Patio Show.

1. Make a floating island – Enliven an already existing shallow pool (or add this construction to your future plans) with the addition of an island that appears to float on the water. The one in the first photo above, designed by Landscape East and West, is mostly shade plants — ferns and mosses — tucked around a charming piece of tree stump.

2. Combine water and glass – We’ve all seen colored glass balls like the ones gathered in the top of the water feature shown in the first photo at left. However, the display by Dennis’  7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Center  pushes the glass/water connection up a notch. The rectangle of abstract glass art in the niche above echoes and enhances the spillway’s knife-edged waterfall.

3. Repurpose the details – Autumn Leaf Landscaping’s clever trough fountain employs three spigots to create maximum splashing sound with minimum overall water usage. [Second photo above; click on the arrow at the right base of the first photo.] Designer Kristine Hanson of Green Leaf Design added the perfect eye-catching accent with red, lacy metal encircling each spigot. Actually, they are Crate and Barrel trivets, repurposed for a great water-feature effect.

4. Float the pathway – Bridges like the bluestone slabs shown in the second photo at left appear to float on the black water’s surface. I feel compelled to cross them. Fortunately, Enviromax Landscape Design allowed show goers to do just that. Very satisfying.

DIYers, please note: With these water-level crossings, you should probably get construction help from the experts; the finicky details must be just right to pull off the floating appearance.

5. Don’t forget water’s inherent drama – Over the years, Eamon Hughes of  Hughes Water Garden has proven to be a master of these enormous darkened ponds — lakes, by indoor show standards — and they never leak! [See third photo above.] Mr. Hughes reminds us that water can be enjoyed any time of day — or night — and in any season.

Unlike many displays devoted to celebrating spring, this pool is an homage to the wintery Northwest landscape that we left outside the Convention Center doors. It invites us to stop, stare into the illusion of unseen depths, and notice the quiet reflections. The up-lighting on the dogwood (Cornus “Midwinter Fire”) is pure display garden showmanship.

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April 22, 2011

Here’s the release from Denver Water (Stacy Chesney):

Denver Water’s summer water use rules begin May 1, but the utility encourages customers to pay attention to weather and lawn conditions before watering.

“Half of a household’s water use goes to outside watering,” said Melissa Essex Elliott, manager of conservation. “Most lawns don’t need as much water as you might think. Watering your lawn two days a week should be sufficient during May and into June.”

Denver Water’s watering rules, in effect until Oct. 1, are:

- No lawn watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Do not water more than three days per week (there are no assigned days for watering).
- Do not waste water by allowing it to pool in gutters, streets and alleys.
- Do not waste water by letting it spray on concrete and asphalt.
- Repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days.
- Do not water while it is raining or during high winds.

The utility will continue to enforce its rules with a team of 12 Water Savers, including four on bikes.

“The Water Savers’ purpose is as much about educating customers as it is about enforcing Denver Water’s rules,” said Elliott. “We continue to have some monitors on bikes as a more approachable way to talk with our customers one-on-one about wise water use.”

If you see water waste in one of Denver’s parks, call 3-1-1. To report waste elsewhere, call Denver Water at 303-628-6343.

Colorado’s dry climate means everyone needs to take part to ensure adequate water supplies will be available well into the future. “A small step like adjusting your watering times based on the weather is a great way to become more efficient,” said Elliott. Denver Water’s long-term plan to secure water for the future includes encouraging water conservation as a permanent way of life for Denver residents.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by: Mike Bundrant

123(O’Hara) – How to Install Yard Sprinkler Systems in West Palm Beach by O’Hara Sprinkler Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) April 7, 2011 — Basic sprinkler system parts are affordable.  Sprinkler systems make lawn watering efficient and promote healthy grass and plants. Planning the sprinkler system on paper prior to installing creates an easy-to-follow blueprint and allows the purchase of the proper amount of piping and couplings. You’ll find basic parts at local hardware stores and contractor supply outlets. Except for the control box and possible rental of a trencher, the parts are inexpensive for the water savings achieved.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

things you’ll need:

Graph paper
Water pressure gauge
Trenching equipment or shovel
Sprinkler control box
¾ inch PVC pipe (adjust size for water flow as needed)
PVC pipe cutter
PVC bonding cement
Pipe couplings
Risers
Sprinkler heads
Teflon tape

Locate the main water supply, and test the water pressure using a pressure gauge. Sketch an outline of the yard using 8 ½ x 11 graph paper. Note shade trees, flower beds, and where sidewalks interrupt the yard space. Note where the water main runs from the street to the house. Determine the number of sprinkler zones and the type of sprinkler heads needed to reach the desired gallons per hour. Use half circles or full circles on paper for half spray heads or full spray heads as noted in “Garden and Patio Building Book” by the editors of Sunset magazine. Create a legend on the paper to measure the amount of linear footage needed for piping that are typically sold in 10 feet lengths.

Acquire supplies and tape over the open ends of the PVC pipe to reduce the chance of dirt entering the pipes in trenches. Check local city water departments for rebates on purchasing weather-based controllers similar to the listing on SoCalWaterSmart.com. Locate where the sprinkler control box will be located. Select a position for the valves that control the sprinkler zones and ensure the wires can easily reach.

Sprinkle lime to mark how the PVC pipes will lay in the yard, or stake a spot at the main line to run a plumb line just above the ground to mark the piping. Start at the sprinkler valve controls and then walk along the grass marking each spot farthest away from the controls. Mark where each sprinkler head will appear. Dig trenches six to eight inches deep following the marking.

Lay pipes in the trenches. Attach pipes to the main control valves. Unwrap the tape to attach the pipes. Use a PVC pipe cutter to cut the pipe, and install a riser for the sprinkler heads. Use adjustable elbow joints to attach the riser to the pipes to allow flexibility if the sprinkler heads are bumped by lawn mowers. Select either a 6-inch, 8-inch or 12-inch riser. Use plastic risers to make adjustments easier. Bond couplings with pipe sections using pvc cement. Wait one hour or longer for the cement to bond. Turn on water to flush lines before attaching sprinkler heads. Turn off immediately after turning on to avoid flooding over the risers.

Troubleshoot connections before covering with sod.
Attach sprinkler heads, and inspect both the water flow and strength of pvc pipes at joints. Cover the sprinkler pipes with sod and tamp down lightly. File the graph for future reference.

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Denver, CO (Vocus/PRWEB) March 22, 2011

You don’t need to look at a calendar to find the first day of spring. Trees turning green and bulbs peeking through the soil let us know it’s finally here. It’s time to start planning to plant. Before beginning, check out the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado’s (ALCC) annual top landscape and garden trends. The Top 11 in 2011 provides outdoor enthusiasts plenty to dig.

Top 11 Landscape Trends for 2011
1. Grow your groceries. Trips to the grocery store continue to get more expensive. Food prices increased 2.2 percent last month to record highs and it’s predicted that surging oil prices will continue to increase food costs. Why not defray some of those costs through a kitchen garden? Homegrown fruits and vegetables not only taste better, they can help the pocketbook as well. According to the National Gardening Association, a well-maintained food garden yields on average a $500 return. It also allows you to grow natural, vine-ripened produce.

2. ‘Fire and water’ do mix. Coloradoans love to spend time outdoors. A great way to increase your outdoor season is by adding the warmth of fire with an outdoor fireplace, fire bowl or fire pit. Added ambience can be created with a water feature such as a fountain, built-in stream or pond. Water adds visual appeal and soothing sound to mask city noise. Once considered luxury items, fire and water features are now more affordable and can create dramatic results.

3. Solid as a rock. Hardscapes are areas that use ‘hard’ materials, like natural stone or manufactured blocks to create patios, walkways and retaining walls. The color and composition of stone can dictate the tone and mood of a landscape. Many natural stones are quarried right here in Colorado and many blocks are also manufactured here–so ask if the material is a “local.” Since using the right material for your job gets the best result, consult with a professional to find out which materials best meet your needs.

4. Increase your home’s value by increasing ‘curb appeal.’ A recent SmartMoney article stated that landscaping could add up to 15 percent to a home’s value. According to the National Association of Realtors President-Elect, Walt McDonald, “When people ask me how they can get strong interest in their property, I always tell them to fix up their landscaping.” Whether you are looking to increase your home’s value or increase the chances of selling your home, investing in well-designed quality landscaping makes financial sense.

5. Small spaces can provide big enjoyment. Just because an outdoor space is small doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed. Skillful design can enhance the privacy of these areas and increase their functionality. Some creative Coloradoans have maximized their small spaces with outdoor kitchens, bar lounges, water features and planting walls that require no soil.

6. Perennials never go out of style. A perennial is the ‘little black dress’ of landscape design. They never go out of style and the add depth to any garden. Because they come back year after year, they provide a great return on investment. You can even divide overgrown plants and share them with a neighbor. Perennials that do well in Colorado include prairie zinnia, torch lily, golden flax, phlox and blanket flower.

7. Mix your veggies with flowers. It’s not only OK to mix vegetables with annuals and perennials, it makes your garden look fabulous. Certain flowers will also help protect your vegetables from bad insects, attract good ones and promote overall plant health. Mixing plants can also help economize space and reduce maintenance. Good flowers to mix in with your vegetables include zinnia, marigold, nasturtium, dahlia and lavender.

8. Light it up. Night lighting that highlights your house and landscape is one of the fastest-growing landscape innovations. Not only does it look great, but it increases home security. And new fluorescent and LED lighting options mean using less energy. LEDs now come in multiple colors, adding drama to your nightscape.

9. Simple is superb for container gardens. Containers can make show-stopping statements when set in entryways, balconies, patios or even in gardens. Non-complicated combinations of one to three plant varieties offer clean lines, a simple style and are an elegant alternative to a mish-mash of blooms. Try monochromatic combinations such as light green splashed with white for a cooling effect.

10. Therapeutic gardening feels good. The physical activity of gardening and the eye-pleasing results of your hard work benefit both your physical and mental health. Some gardens, like the award-winning Hewit Foundation Healing Garden at Littleton Adventist Hospital are specifically designed to relieve stress and promote mental tranquility. Asian-style gardens can be particularily calming and Zen. Gardening also is good for our bodies. The average female burns about 250 calories per hour gardening.

11. Doing it right the first time is the best bargain around. Homeowners who are watching dollars closely are wary of quick, cheap fixes that are short lived. Find the right professional contractor for the job and use durable products that enhance property values, provide ease of maintenance and save money over the long haul.

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Decorative Sand & Stone Co. Inc. installs a rugged high quality composite coating on concrete surfaces. Called “Rustic Terrazzo” and “Polished Terrazzo” This technology was developed more than 15 years ago in the Boston area to solve the problems of concrete in severe weather conditions, high traffic and low maintenance requirement areas. The final surface is a “natural stone”,epoxy, and cement composite , where the cement completley (100%) protects the bonding of the epoxy from ultra-violet radiation which would cause degadation. This material then can be sealed with either a matte or glossy sealer to provide stain resistance. The final reults of Our Terrazzo Flooring is that it will “Last for Decades” ! The cement can be colored to provide color matching for any project.

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About Our Company***** Decorative Sand & Stone Co. Inc. We are a licensed company for both commercial and residential projects. We have been in concrete coatings for over 15 years. We provide our customers with installations of high quality decorative coating products. We provide full service including preparation of the existing surface. Repairing, grinding, sealing, etc.

Rustic terrazzo surfacing is excellent to reduce slip-and- fall accidents around pools, stairs, and other slippery surfaces. Decostone has installed rustic terrazzo flooring for clients such as hotels, restaurants, and homeowners for over 15 years. Whether you are looking to reduce liability in commercial areas or are seeking to increase the value of your home, Decostone Rustic Terrazzo is a top resurfacing material!

(-PRODUCT BENEFITS-) *Eliminates the cost of removing and disposing of the existing concrete.*Reduces down time.* Does not require stuctural modifications.*Applications are 3/8 to 1″ eliminating the need for elevation changes.*Most systems prevent the moisture in the underlying to escape. *The Texture of stone reduces injury. * Stone Appearance – Creates a deep rich color. * Endless designs possibilities give great decor flexibility. “Low Maintenance” for “High Traffic Areas”

(-PRODUCT FEATURES-) *.DECORATIVE APPEARANCE / Natural stone flooring with a European Romantic look. *NON- SLIP / Natural characteristics of stone. * LONGEVITY / The stone is “Everlasting”. * BREATHABLE / The solids in the epoxy allow moisture to escape from concrete base which prevents lifting of the coating. * AFFORDABILIY / Compare to hard wood, brick, tile, flagstone, slate. * EXPANSION JOINTS / Protects surface from expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. * ENDLESS DESIGNS / Artist and designer on staff.* COMPLIMENTARY / Enhances the appearance of natural wood,brick, stone, and slate facings./ NATURAL STONE / River rock, marble chips, granite chips, over 50 color combinations possible.* POURED FLOOR / Great for non- level, uneven floors, covers imperfections. *Hand Troweled

Rustic Terrazzo surfacing is excellent to reduce slip-and-fall accidents around pools, stairs, and other slippery surfaces. Decostone has installed rustic terrazzo flooring for clients such as hotels, restaurants, and homeowners for over 15 years. Whether you are looking to reduce liability in commercial areas or are seeking to increase the value of your home, Decostone Rustic Terrazzo is a top resurfacing material. Attractive!

Our natural river rockstone creates a deep, rich color and provides endless design and pattern possibilities. This is an everlasting flooring system which will retain an atttractive appearance for decades to come!

Durability!

Our stone systems are the ideal solution to beautifying your surroundings. The products we use can hold up in all weather conditions.

Skip-free surfaces!

Despite the rigid characteristics of stone, this system increases traction which reduces the risk of personal injury considerably. A must for every home with children!

Non – Slip: Ridged characteristics of the stone

Appearance: Elegant, natural stone flooring

Affordability: Comparable to hard wood, brick, tile, flagstone, slate, etc.

Natural Stone: Marble chips, granite chips, river rock; over 100 color combinations!

Hand Troweled: We take the time to do it right

Expansion Joints: Excellent for construction and expansion

Poured Floor: Great for unilevelness, covers imperfections in concrete

Longevity: Stone and sand are everlasting

Technology: Epoxy is a durable bonding agent

Endlesss Designs: Artists and designers on staff

Compliments: Stone looks great with natural wood, brick, stone walls, slate, etc.

Company: Professionals in indoor-outdoor epoxy flooring systems: over 15 years

Fast, easy installation: Eliminates the cost of removing and disposing concrete. Prevents down time and the mess associated in replacing existing decks.

Natural Stone: Creates a deep, rich color and provides endless design and pattern possibilities. This is n everlasting Flooring System which will retain an attractive appearace for decades to come.

Texture: Despite the rigid characteristics of stone, this system increases traction which reduces the risk of injury considerably.

Weight: Does not require any structural modifications.

Thickness: Applications are applied 3/8: to 1″. This eliminates the need of elevation changes at dorrways and other ajoining surfaces.

Maintenance: Most other Epoxy Systems on the market today claim to be “maintenance-free.” The fact of the matter is, they fill up with dirt and algae after a few years and must be pressure-washed continuously. The Decorative Sand & Stone hybrid Flooring System is a filled system which prevents the epoxy from breaking down from the ultraviolet rays, while still allowing ground moisture to vent.

Breathable: Most other systems used today prevent concrete to breathe. These systems will not last. The Deco System creates a vapor barrier between the stone on the bottom and the sand on the top.

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14 September 2010
When:
September 28, 2010 from 5:00pm–7:00pm

Where:
Design Workshop Aspen Office
120 East Main Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
No need to RSVP

Description:
This book signing event will offer an inclusive inside look at the recently published book, Garden Legacy: The Residential Landscapes of Design Workshop. The book explores landscape design of the American West by profiling the residential landscape architecture of Design Workshop. The gardens featured are found in some of the most beautiful natural environments in the world: on the boundary of Wyoming’s Teton National Park, in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, and in the foothills of the Southwest’s Sonoran Desert. While each garden reveals the special intent of its owners, the collective design philosophy for the gardens emphasizes a respect for the natural landscape and a desire to preserve, through views, reflections, and the celebration of natural features, the inherent beauty found in each place.

Richard Shaw, a partner with Design Workshop, who led the effort for publishing the book will be at the event to sign copies of the book and discuss in detail the design philosophy behind the gardens profiled.

About Richard Shaw
Richard Shaw, FASLA, AICP, a principal and partner with Design Workshop, has devoted his career to tourism development, resort design, residential design and developing communities. He has twice earned the Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Award of Excellence for The Little Nell in Aspen and for Whistler/ Blackcomb Resort in British Columbia. In 2009, Richard received the Design Medal award from the American Society of Landscape Architects, which recognizes his relentless pursuit of design excellence over the last 36 years. He has a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, where he was awarded the prestigious Jacob Weiderman Travelling Fellowship Award. He is currently a full member of the Urban Land Institute and serves on the Recreational Development Council.

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Premium content from Denver Business Journal – by Cathy Proctor / 28 Oct 10

A small, private Longmont company sees a big future for its innovative, underground irrigation system that it claims cuts water use as much as 60 percent compared to standard overhead sprinklers.

Irrigation Water Technologies Inc. (IWTI) sells and distributes the KISSS (Kapillary Irrigation SubSurface Systems) watering system in North America. An Australian company with a similar name, Irrigation Water Technologies Australia, makes the patented system, which consists of a flexible water tube sandwiched with a plastic strip on the bottom and a strip of felt-like material on the top.

A modest economic recovery would make IWTI profitable in 2011, said Dave Hunter, president and CEO.
“We operate in a green, sustainable conservation space that’s spurred by population growth and water shortages,” Hunter said. “‘I don’t see that easing up. Water is going to be the next battleground after oil.”

Traditional overhead sprinklers lose water to evaporation and runoff. But KISSS system water winds up in the soil. It seeps out of the tube, which is buried up to 12 inches underground, through the felt and into the soil — using the capillary action of the felt and dirt to spread water slowly and widely to the roots of grass, trees or ornamental plants.

KISSS also avoids problems associated with drip irrigation systems, such as water pooling around the tubes, or roots growing into the tubes and clogging the water flow, said Mike Croy, IWTI’s vice president of sales for North America.
The system has been used to water athletic fields, commercial and public gardens, street medians and plants in green roofs, such as on the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark., and the Target Center in Minneapolis, Hunter said.

The tubes can feed water, fertilizer or pesticides into the soil for roots, and its underground location means players can use athletic fields while the system runs, Croy said.

“It saves water and gets as good or better coverage [for the root systems] as traditional irrigation systems,” Hunter said.
The private company started in North America in 2007 and has 15 employees, up from 11 a year ago. Its 2009 revenue was “in the six figures” for 2009, and expected to double in 2010, Hunter said.

Making goods in Longmont
IWTI expects to close a Longmont manufacturing agreement with the Australian company, to start in early 2011. The Longmont office would make systems for the North American sales territory, Hunter said. He expects to hire two employees initially for that operation.

Hunter joined IWTI in July. The company moved to Longmont from Colorado Springs in December 2009 in order to be close to its CFO, Collis Woodward, who lives in Fort Collins, he said.

The KISSS system costs more than other irrigation systems. A KISSS system for a soccer field would cost 20 percent to 30 percent more than overhead systems, but the higher costs are recouped through water savings in five to seven years, Hunter said.

Water demand for the Clinton library’s green roof, which was installed in 2007, is 40 percent less using the KISSS system compared to what an overhead system would require. That’s according to Mark Anderson, sustainable market development manager for the installer, Tremco Inc., an 80-year-old Beachwood, Ohio, company focused on roofs and waterproofing materials for buildings.

“That’s what I specify for all my systems for vegetative roofs,” Anderson said. “It’s working fabulously. We’ve had no issues at all. Everything is flourishing very well.”

Anderson said he initially thought the library’s roof would last about 15 years, but now believes the irrigation system and plants will extend the roof’s lifespan to 45 years.

The plants protect the roof from weather and sunlight, lengthening its lifespan, he said.
“It’s all about water management,” Anderson said. “It’s truly a water-conservation device that’s easily controlled, not exposed to the elements and doesn’t have a UV breakdown of the components [from sunlight]. Everything is buried, it stays in place and it works.”

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