Saturday, March 8, 2014

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Signature Landscape Designs (LandscapeDallas.com)

Signature Landscape Designs (LandscapeDallas.com)www.LandscapeDallas.com presents a sample virtual tour of a customers property based on a 3D landscape design created by David Hawthorne, lead ...

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Friday, March 7, 2014

STORM KING

Went up to Storm King on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to see this landscape at the height of autumn color. My true desire though was to tag along on a tour of Darrel Morrisons majestic designs of native grasses. Darrel Morrison, FASLA, is a longtime advocate of the use of native vegetation in landscape design and restoration work. He taught in the Landscape Architecture Department at the University of Wisconsin for 14 years where his emphasis was on native plants, native plant communities, and landscape restoration. Subsequently, he taught in the School of Environmental Design at the University of Georgia where he served as Dean and professor emiritus from 1983 to 1992. Currently, he is a professor at Columbia in the Graduate Landscape Design program and maintains his own practice consulting and designing landscapes for some very high profile clients . I am very fortunate and blessed to have studied under him at Columbia.
Following are some images of Darrels luxurious swaths of grasses and a few other artists work...

Foreground is Sorghastrum nutans (Indian grass)


Swath on near left is Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem w. Partridge pea + few other species mix); swath on far right is Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass)
Close-up of Panicum virgatum seed heads


A simple, yet elegant path...







Maya Lins wave installation (which Darrel Morrison consulted on)

Andy Goldsworthys stone wall





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Happy Valentines Day! We Love Fire Pit Videos!

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

We just wanted to share some of our favorite fire pit videos that we have had sent in from our customers, clients and contractors. All of these fire pits have our ICC Design Certified Crossfire Burner systems. The best on the market. They achieve twice the flame height while consuming half the fuel of a traditional fire ring. Check out some of these great installations below and show some love and visit us online.


Creative Crossfire Burner Fire Feature


Fire on Water Feature


Cool Fire Pit Design


Crossfire Burner in Fire Bowl


Landscape Design with Crossfire Burner

If you are interested in learning more about our crossfire burning systems and the custom fire pits we build, please visit us online or call today. 1-877-556-5255.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

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Prospect Heights Terrace Garden A Work in Progress

In 2006 a condo conversion included two additional floors to an 1889 Brooklyn firehouse on Dean Street. Greenzone Landscape was recently commissioned to transform the contractors blank terrace. 

The biggest challenge of this project has been to design and install a steel structural support system for an African mahogany trellis/planter without attaching any fasteners to the adjoining building. Cor-ten supports were manufactured in Dumbo to solve the problem.

Cor-ten steel cladding and planters were also custom-made in Dumbo to frame the space, decrease the masonry eyesore and create a modern exterior that mimics the clients modern interior.

An array of white and yellow hanging planters are in the works for the balcony railing.
Ornamental grasses, and trailing perennials will be planted in the spring.



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yard landscaping designs

yard landscaping designs


To the tastes Americans, backyard landscape styles are kind of a new point. Most of them possess a boring along with a non-descript backyard that, in than one method, resembles his or her neighbors.

Naturally, backyard landscaping tends to be the little more complicated when compared with front yard landscaping but that is no reason to depart backyards ungroomed.

Front back yards generally have a purpose of request and availability. The notion guiding this is that this front grass will in the beginning be seen by simply people just before they go into the house thereby it should be appealing and primary the guests very easily through the door. The same nevertheless, cannot be stated for the garden. Backyard landscape designs usually centre on visual appeal and attraction for engaging and soothing with buddies. This is the most basic reason why backyard landscape patterns are attaining so much reputation these days.

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Prior to deciding to take on landscaping, you have to remember that my way through this venture needs meticulous planning and making decisions. While most contemplate landscaping as a way regarding leveling the bottom, it is also one other way of revamping the garden and passing it on a brand new appear.

Before you can start on backyard landscaping or another landscaping for that matter, you have to do a thorough examination. Be honest by what you see. In relation to backyard landscaping, look at your home garden fairly and judge becoming if it belonged in your neighbor. This kind of exercise is urged above all else given it portrays landscaping, not simply as an fine art that requires creativity but also like a science that needs observation along with data selection.

After the evaluation, you are now liberal to choose the fashion that is best suited for your garden. The design you follow should be in line with the prior evaluation that you performed.

Many people like hiring landscapers to accomplish this for them. Nevertheless, if youre the person who requires pride inside designing his or her own home then follow this advice that might be appealing to you.
Its almost impossible to share with you backyard landscape designs point out plants. On this text Ill mention styles that are helpful for all types involving backyards.

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To start with there is the Mom, Coral Bell along with Yew design.This simple design very easily embellishes and contributes flavor in your yard. This especially features a reputation for resulted in the best characteristics in your garden especially the japanese side. These types of plants happen to be known to deliver subtle mail messages of warmth all year round and hence might be spotted growing in many metres.

There are also landscape patterns for suns rays perennials. This design is extremely useful if you are after to complete a warm sunny section of your backyard. A lot of landscapers recommend it a fun sunshine specialist that will require very little providing water. They say you can easily set up and definately will provide coloration from springtime to drop and even in the winter.

Additionally, there are landscape designs which can be meant to disguise ugly groundwork walls. Within backyard landscaping, plants happen to be used to produce an environment involving solitude along with hide unwelcome features like unwanted landscaping boulders and unpleasant cosmetic foundations. Such a design makes use of only 2 plants which are perennials namely; the actual Burning rose bush and the Entire world blue brighten.

The Globe orange spruce can be used because it remains the same shade throughout the year whilst the Burning plant, which is green within spring as well as the summer, may be known to burst and become red in the tumble. These vegetation act as best camouflages and they unknown any places that you may really feel are distressing and needing.

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 Lastly, additionally there is a landscape design for example of beauty plants. These kind of backyard landscape designs are supposed to highlight a certain tree or perhaps bush that you simply love. Several adopt this kind of design for Crabapple trees and shrubs and using up bushes eventhough it can be used for virtually any plant which you adore.

The key with landscaping is within your skills. Attempt as much as possible being familiar with the actual principles regarding backyard designs and in mind the style you ultimately choose will determine how much beauty of your own backyard.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Wildfires Are Ablaze! Gas Fire Pits Are A Safer Alternative

If you havent been living under a rock, you are probably well aware that much of the mid, southwest and west are on fire. With record high temperatures and no rain in sight, wildfires are running rampant and destroying homes and our beautiful western landscape at a record pace. 

Although wildfires are normal and part of natures great plan, these overwhelming 100 degree plus days arent helping the natural course of burns. Fire fighters are flocking in from around the country to assist in the containment, yet these fires continue to sprout up and high winds help them spread at a rapid pace.

With fire bans pretty much blanketing the western half of the U.S., campfires are out, wood burning fire pits are out, and it doesnt look like these fire bans will be lifted anytime soon.

So what if you are a homeowner or business who has a wood burning fire pit for entertainment? You are s.o.l. as the saying goes. However, natural gas and liquid propane outdoor burning systems are a much safer alternative and allowed by most city ordinances. (***PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE REGULATIONS***)

Gas fire pits can be controlled with the flip of a switch or the turn of a key and they do not spew harmful smoke, ash and embers into the air. You can control the flame and they do not pose a threat to the landscape as the fire pit is contained within the burning system.

Although it may be too hot out currently to enjoy a fire pit at lower elevations, higher elevations still cool down considerably at night and can be utilized at resorts and private residences.

So please consider changing from a wood burning fire pit to a gas burning system not only for safetys sake, but for the environment.

If you are in the market for a gas fueled fire pit, please visit us online or call us today! 1-877-556-5255.
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