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Balis famed resorts and clubs like the Como Shambhala at Begawan Giri, Amanusa, Bali Golf & Country Club all feature extraordinary tropical gardens designed by a certain Karl W. Princic. Landscape architectural designer Karl W. Princic is considered somewhat of an enigma in his adopted homeland of Bali in Indonesia. He has been in Bali since 1990 and now lives in an ultra-modern home set amidst Balinese cottages and padi fields in the sleepy hollow of Sidarkya near Sanur. He shares his newly-built home with his Indonesian wife and keeps mainly to himself. .
Living Colour Landscape’s solution for water absorption
Sydney's average rainfall is normally about 1200mm and with Level 3 Water Restrictions well and truly in place and here to stay Sydney landscapers are looking for creative garden designs to make the use of the rain that falls to the ground on the properties. Landscapers in Sydney need to create opportunities for suburban garden designs that allow the maximum water absorption benefit for the gardens and lawn areas by slowing down the runoff from paths and driveways to take advantage of every precious drop when it does rain. Instead of the traditional let's concrete or pave the side paths and the driveway at Living Colour Landscapes their team of landscapers consider these areas as potential areas for water absorption. When designing garden paths excavate into the soil sub grades and install agricultural pipes, immersed in gravel and flowing to the lawn and garden areas.
Modify landscape, enjoy the wildlife
There is still time for residents who urged Long Branch to kill "herds" of Canada geese to educate themselves. ("Residents urge city to eliminate geese," March 10.) First, anger and abuse solve nothing. Fertilized, manicured lawns near water lure geese. These landscapes are not indigenous to the Northeast and mimic nesting conditions further north. The weed-whacked, fertilized, chemically treated ideal sought by many waterfront property owners is responsible for attracting geese. Ecologically, these are degraded landscapes. With the help of a qualified landscaper, they can be modified. And the geese will move on. Health fears are misplaced. The country's foremost federal researchers have stated unequivocally that geese are not a health threat. However, an epidemic of fear and loathing of native wildlife everything from neighbors' bird feeders to a raccoon that dares set foot on "private property" appears ascendant.
Pepitone Joins Graef
Joseph Pepitone Jr., ASLA, has joined the Milwaukee office of Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc., as a landscape architect. Pepitone's career includes more than 21 years of experience in landscape architecture and planning. His project management background and award-winning design skills have enabled Pepitone to provide clients with solutions for educational campuses, health care facilities, industrial sites, retail, and residential developments, as well as religious and recreational facilities throughout his career. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architecture and the American Planning Association. .
Gardening expert to speak
Forrest General Hospitals Spirit of Women will host Friendship Wednesday: Spring into Gardening with Nellie Neal, the Garden Mama from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Oaks House and Gardens, located at 1246 Richburg Road.
Dish the dirt with SuperTalk Mississippis resident gardening expert, Garden Mama. Come to a Garden Party wearing your most interesting spring hat as Nellie Neal will share her green thumb tips, leaving you ready to dig in your own dirt. A special prize will be awarded to the attendee with the most interesting hat. Garden Mama will be signing books, which will be available for purchase at the event.
Cost to attend is $10 for Spirit of Women members and $20 for non-members. Lunch is included.
To register or for more information on Spirit of Women and the programs available, contact FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445, and press 1.
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