concrete - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-28T08:24:40Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/concreteWhat makes concrete eco paving & walling ‘Eco’?https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/what-makes-concrete-eco-paving-walling-eco2016-12-21T08:13:29.000Z2016-12-21T08:13:29.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p>As the construction industry becomes more and more focused on green, sustainable product solutions, it can often be ambiguous as to what exactly makes eco products ‘eco’. For instance, what differentiates concrete eco paving and walling products from standard concrete paving and walling products?</p>
<p>The answer is that concrete eco paving and walling products achieve their ‘eco’ status from the large percentage of recycled content they are comprised of. This involves waste concrete material, which usually comes from damaged or imperfect concrete product units that will go unused, undergoing a crushing process. This is a relatively simple procedure. As the waste material is crushed, it is condensed into recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as a partial replacement for primary aggregates.</p>
<p>Following the removal of any contaminants via a screening process whereby the recycled concrete aggregate is graded based on the size and quality of the aggregates, the aggregates that pass are then used to form eco paving and walling products that promise an equal performance level and all the aesthetic detail and beauty of the standard product equivalents, but with valuable environmental benefits.</p>
<p>Tobermore, the world class paving and walling manufacturer, use this method to create their concrete eco products, and as a result, their eco paving products consist of no less than 64% of recycled content and their eco walling products consist of no less than 61% recycled content, thereby achieving a significantly reduced carbon footprint.</p>
<p>Like all Tobermore products, the company’s eco paving and walling ranges are also produced via a variety of green manufacturing methods. The 50 acre Tobermore factory at company headquarters in Northern Ireland features a rainwater harvesting system that allows products to be created with 70% recycled water, and the installation of solar panels on the factory roof and the recent addition of a 250KW wind turbine on site have permitted products to be produced with renewable electrical energy.</p>
<p>Visit the Tobermore website for more information on the full Eco Paving and Walling range available: www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/eco-paving</p>
</div>Heron Lakes Luxury Lodge Park Undergoes Elegant Makeoverhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/heron-lakes-luxury-lodge-park-undergoes-elegant-makeover2014-11-07T10:01:50.000Z2014-11-07T10:01:50.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div>In the heart of Yorkshire countryside, the heavenly Heron Lakes Luxury Lodge Park sits. Created following eight years of meticulous research and planning by the Bird family, the lodge breaks offered at Heron Lakes are renowned for being simply beautiful and tranquil.Set in 75 acres of idyllic landscaped lakes and woodland, the park is a desirable destination for a Yorkshire holiday and lies only four miles from the picturesque market town of Beverley, which boasts a number of retailers and an abundance of cafes and restaurants, yet is only a short distance from the historic city of York. The park is a nature lovers dream, with fun and therapeutic activities available such as fishing, country walks, cycle paths and nature watch programmes, as well as outdoor hot tubs for those who are seeking relaxation. A variety of lodges styles are available to choose from, including contemporary homes with stunning exterior designs, deckhouse accommodation by the lakeside and heritage cabins with open plan living facilities.Heron Lakes has recently undergone a breath-taking landscaping makeover. Designed and delivered by Heron Lakes Ltd, the landscape surrounding these lavish holiday homes has been reinvented with the incorporation of Tegula and Tegula Trio, some of Tobermore's finest block paving products. Tegula paving evokes a timeless elegance as a result of an amazing tumbling manufacturing process used at Tobermore. Tegula products model a natural weathered stone appearance and can transform the appearance and character of any area. Tegula and Tegula Trio in subtle, demure Slate was the ideal colour choice for the landscape at Heron Lakes, complementing the relaxed, understated ambience beautifully.</div>Historic Airfield House, Dublin, Reopens Following €11 million Revamphttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/historic-airfield-house-dublin-reopens-following-11-million2014-10-24T09:53:00.000Z2014-10-24T09:53:00.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314191449?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314191449?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>The historic Airfield House and Farm in Dundrum, Co. Dublin, has reopened to the public following its two year closure for redevelopment. The breath-taking 38 acre estate has been revamped at a cost of €11 million, boasting a new cafe, farm and visitor centre, the refurbishment of the stately home, Airfield House, and gorgeous new horticultural gardens which feature fabulous Tegula block paving from top UK based paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore.</p><p>The story of Airfield House and Farm has attracted much interest over the years. First purchased in 1894 by Dublin solicitor Trevor TL Overend as a Summer home, Airfield House later became a permanent residence with his wife and three daughters, now famously known as 'the Overend sisters.' Following their parents death, the Overend sisters continued to run the estate and were heavily involved in charitable ventures throughout their adult lives. This led them to establish the estate as a charitable organisation focusing on educational and recreational activities in 1974. When the sisters passed away, they then left the house and farm in trust for the public.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314188052?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314188052?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>Today, Airfield House and Farm offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and learn about food, farming and nature in a unique, serene environment, as well as providing fun family activities such as woodland walks and programmes for school children. A very special tribute is also paid to the history of the estate with the story of the Overend sisters told through interactive and audio-visual displays throughout the home.</p><p>Tobermore's Tegula block paving in the soft, country tones of Cedar has been installed as part of the refurbishment of Airfield House. Tegula showcases an aged antique appearance, the perfect choice for a period residence like this. Tegula mirrors the Victorian style and enhances the character of Airfield House and Farm exactly with its timeless elegance.</p></div>Breathtaking Bespoke Landscaping Design at St. Patrick’s Churchhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/breathtaking-bespoke-landscaping-design-at-st-patrick-s-church2014-10-24T08:30:00.000Z2014-10-24T08:30:00.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314184322?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314184322?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>The grounds at St. Patrick's Church in Castlederg have recently been redeveloped with an amazing array of world class paving products from Tobermore. Founded in 1942, Tobermore are a world class paving and walling manufacturer supplying products for the commercial and domestic markets throughout the UK and Ireland.</p><p>Founded in October 1876, St. Patrick's Church was built as a breath taking neo-Gothic building, the architectural style of that period, with striking towers and spire features.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195648?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195648?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>The remarkable redevelopment of the beautiful church grounds was designed by Keys & Monaghan, based in Enniskillen, and delivered by Conway Builders, L'Derry. A selection of Tobermore's Tegula block paving in mellow Bracken & Tegula Setts in demure Charcoal were the perfect choice for the traditional landscape at St. Patrick's. Tegula is a vintage-themed product with a tumbled, aged appearance. Displaying a timeless elegance and warmth, Tegula is the ideal accompaniment to the traditional splendour of a period design like St. Patrick's Church. Hazard Warning Flags in Buff are also incorporated to ensure safety in assisting blind and partially sighted visitors at the Church.</p><p>The bespoke laying patterns created are a testament to the endless design possibilities available with Tobermore products.</p></div>Tobermore Aid ‘dramatic transformation’ at University of Lincolnhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/university-of-lincoln-masterplan-set-to-mark-significant2014-10-15T16:00:14.000Z2014-10-15T16:00:14.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314192066?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314192066?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>With more than £150 million currently invested in the University of Lincoln and having the first building at the University opened by the Queen in 1996, The Times Good University Guide has described it as ‘the most dramatic transformation of a University in recent times.'</p><p>There are plans for major redevelopment at the widely respected education facility which will extend over the next decade. The amazing redevelopment plan by Allies and Morrison will benefit both the University and the city; extending access between the open campus and high street for residents. New units will cover a variety of uses, from student accommodation and academic buildings to offices, restaurants and retail buildings, plus car parking and the potential for a new hotel. The plans have the potential to accommodate up to an estimated 4,500 more students. Both Kier and Lindum Group have been involved in the construction of this redevelopment plan.</p><p>To date, Stem Architects have been responsible for the project management and design of the campus and the stunning landscape master plan was designed by Re-form Landscape Architecture.</p><p>Laid by Flexi Dig Ltd, Tobermore's beautiful <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/block-paving/fusion#.VLVMNyusX3Q" target="_blank">Fusion block paving</a> in Silver, Mid Grey and Graphite has been incorporated on the grounds. This sparkling colour combination has achieved a truly unique and modern look for the grounds at the widely respected education facility. Tobermore's Fusion products create instant style and sophistication with their natural granite appearance and exposed aggregate surface, and are the ideal accompaniment to a contemporary style commercial build. In recent years, Tobermore have provided hard landscaping products to a vast number of schools, academies and university campuses, and the University of Lincoln is undoubtedly one of the most visually attractive projects from a landscaping perspective.</p></div>Historic Boringdon Hall Develops Classic New Landscapehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/historic-boringdon-hall-develops-classic-new-landscape2014-10-13T08:30:00.000Z2014-10-13T08:30:00.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195563?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195563?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>The grounds at Boringdon Hall Hotel, the seductive manor house in Devon, have recently been redeveloped. The premises boast a stunning new landscape consisting of beautiful paving supplied by Tobermore.</p><p>The history of Boringdon Hall is exceptional. The grand Devonshire manor became crown property following the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII in 1539. Luxury and style come together at Boringdon Hall, with exquisite Elizabethan architecture, imposing stone towers, secret archways, two tantalising restaurants and lavish four-poster suites which hint at the hotel’s rich history. The hotel is based at an idyllic location on the edge of Dartmoor and is an attraction for those seeking an indulgent, tranquil getaway. The hotel is also hugely popular for weddings, corporate events and seasonal gala's, as well as holding expert baking and cocktail making workshops and an annual Winter Wonderland complete with an ice rink and festive activities which run throughout December.</p><p>With a beautiful new landscape surrounding the hotel, Boringdon Hall, is set for another very busy autumn / winter season. Tobermore's Tegula block paving in subtle, classic Slate was the perfect landscaping accompaniment to the historical hotel building in Devon. With a naturally weathered stone appearance and displaying a timeless elegance, Tegula evokes vintage style and charm.</p></div>Concrete footings Landscaping a rear Gardenhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/concrete-footings-landscaping-a-rear-garden2013-11-22T18:30:00.000Z2013-11-22T18:30:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/sub-base-landscape-garden-installation" target="_blank">View previous day here.</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Day 5</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Coffee.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mixing Concrete</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cc3f9970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cc3f9970d image-full img-responsive" title="Mixing concrete" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cc3f9970d-800wi" alt="Mixing concrete" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Whilst one member of the team sets about mixing the concrete, 5;1 ratio, for the feature walling and outdoor kitchen area, the other moves 5 tons of building sand from the front garden to the rear, this is covered as I dont want the sand soaking wet when I start the block work walling on Monday.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Mixing concrete near the property can incur small splashes of mortar on the walling or surrounding areas. The heavy rain a couple of days ago also left alot of splash backs from the sub grade.</p><p style="text-align: center;">My ethos is very simple, Your property and your landscaping garden build will be treated as if it were my own.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Cleaning the clients property</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cda6d970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cda6d970d image-full img-responsive" title="Cleaning the property" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cda6d970d-800wi" alt="Cleaning the property" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm religiously clean at all times so there's no unsightly marks of any kind left on the property or any of my tools, each day cleaning will occur. No client past or present has or will walk onto my project and trip over stray materials or put their foot on a piece of wood which hasn't been de-nailed. etc</p><p style="text-align: center;">Yes we do make a mess, of course we do, I have to pull your gardens, landscape projects to pieces, its a controlled mess if that makes sense.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Levelling concrete</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017c0a21970c-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017c0a21970c image-full img-responsive" title="Levelling concrete" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017c0a21970c-800wi" alt="Levelling concrete" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> The 360 degree laser level has been set to top of concrete, the laser makes life so much easier, years ago this concrete levellling would have been done by means of a spirit level and plastic float.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tamping Concrete</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017c8af5970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017c8af5970b image-full img-responsive" title="Tamping concrete" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017c8af5970b-800wi" alt="Tamping concrete" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once my concrete has been levelled I tamp the area, this tamping motion does not need to be a hard tamp causing concrete to be splashed every where, I hardly bring the base of the tamp off the concrete, this will cause a wave motion in the wet concrete and therefore give me a consistant level across the entire area.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Remember, the more you play with concrete the wetter it becomes.... when finishing concrete or power floating this could be the difference between going home at 8.00 pm or 4.00 am, all because the fat was brought to the surface, get it in, level it, tamp it and leave it alone.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The levelling and tamping of concrete will save me time once block works commence, theres nothing worse than bumping up or grinding down the first couple of courses of block work.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I believe firmly that if the groundworks are correct then so the landscaping build project will run smoothly, after all the entire landscaping works comes up off the groundworks.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Colour coded ducting</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017d1fe5970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017d1fe5970d image-full img-responsive" title="Colour coded ducting spurs" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017d1fe5970d-800wi" alt="Colour coded ducting spurs" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The colour coded ducting spurs are wrapped each end with plastic so theres no chance of sub base, concrete or any other material falling into the duct and causing me problems once its time to feed the electric cable inside.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The ducting spurs will be connected to the main line of the ducting at a later date.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The simple colour coding will assist the electrician.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Consolidating the sub base</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017ccb9d970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017ccb9d970b image-full img-responsive" title="Consolidating the sub base" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017ccb9d970b-800wi" alt="Consolidating the sub base" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm running the wacker plate over the sub base as the weekend is virtually upon us, this is whats known as sealing the sub base, Ok, so we all know it wont seal a pourous sub base its just a common trade practice.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Concrete blocks loaded out</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cd7ba970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cd7ba970b image-full img-responsive" title="Blocks loaded out" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017cd7ba970b-800wi" alt="Blocks loaded out" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">In order to have a flying start for Monday we have loaded out 200 blocks, All the block stacks have a covering, have you tried to lay wet concrete blocks, it's not a good practice when the mortar is oozing out every where.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tomorrows blog:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Block work building a garden feature wall</strong></p></div>A Landscapers garden preparation Devonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-landscapers-garden-preparation-devon2013-11-19T23:00:00.000Z2013-11-19T23:00:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Day 2</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/garden-design-and-landscaping-build-devon" target="_blank">View previous day here</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Coffee.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I requested a larger machine to move the stock pile of rubble as the previous hired excavator struggled to meet the projects demands. You never can tell what belt of ground lies below the surface topsoil.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clean site, Clean work </strong><b>vicinity</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a627d970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a627d970d image-full img-responsive" title="Road sweeping" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a627d970d-800wi" alt="Road sweeping" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now that the micro excavator has been replaced with a 1.5 ton machine, the roads are swept clear to eliminate any future problems that may arise from peeved neighbours, this and parking are the two most common problems that have risen in the past..... a long time ago I must say.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Again common courtesy goes along way.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Garden Clearance</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a0a16970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a0a16970b image-full img-responsive" title="Garden clearance" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a0a16970b-800wi" alt="Garden clearance" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now the excavator has been checked for oil, water and red diesel, the rubble can be moved into reach of the Hiab grab. I set the revs to a touch off high and operate the digger until the pile is relocated.</p><p style="text-align: center;">In the mean time the team mark out the retaining wall footings and hand dig to 500mm below finish floor level.</p><p style="text-align: center;">As a rule I'm a firm believer of allowing the excavator to do it's job, however, on this occasion it's a hand dig as I cant slue round with out fear of knocking this 2m high 100mm wall !!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Hand digging the feature wall footings</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a217e970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a217e970b image-full img-responsive" title="Hand dig footings" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a217e970b-800wi" alt="Hand dig footings" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">A 2m high x 225 wide feature T shaped 7 newton block wall with recesses and stainless steel up lighters will be constructed on 600mm wide x 500mm deep Rc 35 structural concrete, the team makes short work of this minor hand dig. We've hand dug on landscaping projects were goats refuse to venture !!</p><p style="text-align: center;">With the ditching bucket I have cut the footings which will accommodate the exterior garden BBQ and kitchen area, the later gas bottle and all electrical ducting, lighting, pump switches will be out of sight in the cupboard space below the work surface.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Diesel</b><strong> machine at the end of the day</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015abe2c970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015abe2c970d image-full img-responsive" title="Diesel machine at end of day" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015abe2c970d-800wi" alt="Diesel machine at end of day" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">With half of the feature wall footings dug, the decking dig reduced to the correct levels and the days drawing in way to quickly for my liking, I start to cut and reduce the raised seating area, riser and half of the main paving and led reflection pool area by eye.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Having an "eye for a level" cannot be bought and takes years of practice to gain...... I wont be far out once the team dip tomorrow with the laser level.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Clean site, secure all tools and diesel the excavator, never diesel up in the mornings as the fuel tank is half full or less and will collect condensation over night.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Every day the garden will be kept tidy once we have completed our goals.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tomorrows blog:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/groundworks-on-a-landscape-garden-exeter" target="_blank">Groundworks on a Landscape Garden Exeter</a></p></div>Concrete paving developed that neutralizes pollutionhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/concrete-paving-developed-that-neutralizes-pollution2013-07-16T12:39:03.000Z2013-07-16T12:39:03.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p>Can paving stones help cut pollution levels? Scientists in the Netherlands reckon so.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23324177" target="_blank">BBC reports</a> on so-called 'smog eating pavements' that are made up of concrete, sprayed with titanium oxide.</p>
<p>And it is the chemical coating that neutralizes pollutants in the air and <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23731840" target="_blank">according to scientists</a> from Eindhoven University of Technology they have seen a 19% fall in average daily levels of pollution.</p>
<p>At present the cost of the paving stones are 50% higher than normal, but it is hoped that the price gap will soon come down.</p>
</div>Patio paving slab installer Exeter Devonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/patio-paving-slab-installer-exeter-devon2013-02-01T19:30:00.000Z2013-02-01T19:30:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">The contents of this blog shows how to install patios, garden paving, paving slabs, paving stones, patio, stone paving, paving stone, patio stone, patio stones, concrete slabs, slabs, flagstones in Devon.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THIS PROJECT IS UNDER PERMEABLE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION, CLICK <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/permeable-block-paving-driveway-exeter-devon" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">HERE</span></a></span> TO VIEW <strong><strong>SITE PLANS, </strong></strong> BEFORE AND DAY 1 IMAGES.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4ca4b970c-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4ca4b970c" alt="Consolidated sub base" title="Consolidated sub base" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4ca4b970c-500wi" width="673" height="505"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The 450x450 Tobermore Mayfair silver patio paving slabs are walked through the passive house and loaded out on the edge of the proposed garden patio area.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The pins and string lines are installed to the correct heights, falls and levels for water runoff.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4ce85970c-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4ce85970c" alt="Full paving mortar beds" title="Full paving mortar beds" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4ce85970c-500wi" width="673" height="505"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The patio paving slabs are laid of a full bed of mortar, we never use the 5 spot system as this will lead to problems later as this procedure is unprofessional and not durable.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee819a153970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017ee819a153970d" alt="10mm paving spacers" title="10mm paving spacers" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee819a153970d-500wi" width="676" height="507"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">All paving stones and spaced with a 10mm wooden spacer, this ensures the perfect sized spacing that I require for this project.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4d740970c-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4d740970c" alt="Level paving" title="Level paving" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017d40a4d740970c-500wi" width="676" height="507"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The entire paving is completely level, you wouldn't want your glass of wine sliding off your patio table <span>now would you?</span>, every paving installed is leveled with a spirit level and not by eye.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee819a990970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017ee819a990970d" alt="Slight fall on paving for water runoff" title="Slight fall on paving for water runoff" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee819a990970d-500wi" width="685" height="514"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">For this project the slightest fall on the paving is required, this assists with the runoff of rain water into the soft landscaping.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017c36765de0970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017c36765de0970b" alt="Patio paving Devon" title="Patio paving Devon" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017c36765de0970b-500wi" width="682" height="512"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The entire paving is scrubbed and hosed down with clean water ready for the pointing compound.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THIS PROJECT IS ON GOING, PLEASE RETURN SOON TO VIEW DAILY PROGRESS.</strong></p></div>Concrete and powerfloatinghttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/concrete-and-powerfloating2012-02-22T18:30:00.000Z2012-02-22T18:30:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p>Images and a video showing the process of a Concrete slab construction, with 3mm crushed glass tamped into the RC 25 fibre concrete, a black cement dye will be added once the power float pan is able to be positioned on the slab.</p><p><strong>Day 17:</strong></p><p>The curved wooden retainer to the turf has been staked and screwed into position and the remaining turf laid to the edging strip.</p><p>Additional stone has been brought in, raked and levelled to allow for a 100mm concrete slab. Once levelled the subbase has had 3 passes with a wacker plate, a sand blinding was then applied and a dpm or visqueen 1200 gauge membrane to stop damp coming up through the slab.</p><p></p><p>The RC 25 60 slump concrete is poured to the correct falls and levels, at this stage I've included the 3 mm crushed glass to the entire surface, raked and hand tamped level with an aluminium screed bar, what you see below is a hand tamp to the perimeters to remove my footprints.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tamping Concrete:</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314098268?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314098268?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p></p><p>Now that the rain has fallen on the fresh wet slab all I can do is go home and will return later in the evening to start polishing the concrete slab under flood lights, goodness knows what time I'll finish. Having seen the temperatures are up in the 11-14 degrees tonight and the wind is whipping about the slab should go off sharpish.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Concrete installers Devon:</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314098375?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314098375?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now I play the waiting game!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>20.41pm</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Having returned to the project at 19.00 and plugged the lights in, my first job is to step onto the slab and witness the indentation left by my foot with 12 stone bearing down, I'm looking for a slight footprint left behind, should I drop to my ankles in concrete then its time to return home.</p><p style="text-align: left;">So the concrete is going off and I'm back on the job at the correct time bearing in mind the wind, temperatures and amount of rain that fell earlier, the powerfloat was lifted onto the pan, topped up with fuel and fired up.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Panning the concrete:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314098724?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314098724?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">I pan the entire surface keeping an eye on wet or soft spots, I need to stay clear of these soft spots and only whip over the top, the whole purpose of panning the slab is to iron out any ridges and create fat, fat is a concrete cream that I will use to polish the slab to a smooth finish as the night and curing of the concrete allow.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The power float will not allow the landscaper to reach the edges because of the skirt guard, so all edges must be towelled by hand, using the fat created from the pan.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hand towelling the fat to the perimeter of the slab:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314099350?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314099350?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">All the perimeters are cleaned and towelled so the entire surface has a film of fat.......all tools and the driveway are washed ready for a return at midnight, this is when I'll be able to powerfloat the slab with the blades just slightly raised......as a rule of thumb the powerfloat will be applied, after the panning, during the course of the curing process three times, each time the blades are lifted to work the fat in.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>01.31am</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">What a difference this visit was, the fat is now reduced and my footprints are leaving a less prominent indentation behind, the entire surface has been covered in dye, sporadically, and worked in with the power float blades having been wound up so they are around 30-35mm above level.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Hand trowelling the edges:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314100471?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314100471?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">All the perimeter edges have been hand trowel d and paving slabs cleaned off.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Trowelling the edges:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314103391?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314103391?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">The alarm is set for 4.30am and I will be back on site for 5.00am to work the fat in even more, from here on I will remain on site until the concrete is completely polished.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xUOvDJ2jNAY?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>5.15am:</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Having returned to the project at 4.30am I find there is a mist in the air and the slab is still damp to touch and leaving the faintest of footprints when walking over the surface......so I've decided I can return at eight to continue and not fall out with the local neighbours, despite them all knowing that had I need to I would not hesitate in pulling the start pully.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Time for a light nap!</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p><strong>Day 18:</strong></p><p>Having had sufficient time for the concrete to cure, I've since scrubbed diluted acid onto the surface of the slab to expose the green recycled crushed glass below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Exposed Black concrete slab:</strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314100548?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314100548?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Close up of acid stripped concrete:</strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314104577?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314104577?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a> </strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Return to view day 16 <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/planting-within-a-rammed-earth-garden" target="_blank">here</a> Continue to view The Rammed earth water feature video <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/video/rammed-earth-water-feature" target="_blank">here</a></strong></p></div>How to prepare for a rammed earth wallhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-prepare-for-a-rammed-earth-wall2012-02-14T19:00:00.000Z2012-02-14T19:00:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p><strong>How to prepare for a rammed earth wall, the following images and description should assist with the preparation of this bespoke rammed earth project.</strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Day 10:</strong></p><p>My garden build schedule is going to plan.....now the time has come for the rammed earth water feature to be built, in normal circumstances the rammed earth, RE, build would take less than a day, however, I totally refuse to construct any landscaping with cement works when the temperatures are <a href="http://www.cemexliterature.co.uk/pdf/Concrete_ColdWeatherConcrete.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 degrees and dropping</a>......so for now....if you'll understand my and the professions current predicaments, I'll guide you through the rammed earth procedure as the weather permits.</p><p>The shutters, form-work, moulds must be completely clean from any existing rammed earth works as the shutter is the finish face of the rammed earth, RE.</p><p>The best ply to use is 11mm marine ply, or paper face.....should you scar the face of the ply then wood filler should be applied and sanded with a belt sander......as I said earlier the face of the shutter is the finish....any marks will be seen on the finished result....excatly the same as concrete. You'll note that 3 x 100mm ribs run the entire length of the shutter, this is to keep the shutters plumb, firm and upright when the 4x2 strong-backs are bolted in place.</p><p><strong>Shutter cleaning:</strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314093979?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314093979?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Shutter oiling:</strong></p><p>All RE shutters must be oiled, this ensures an easy release when the times comes to free the moulds and expose the compressed works within....excatly the same as concrete.....</p><p>To continue with the recycling scenario you could seek your oil from your local chinese or chip shop at a small cost.....but for speed I've taken Lizzy's, my wife, stir fry crisp and dry from the kitchen cupboard!</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314094776?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314094776?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Rammed earth stop ends:</strong></p><p>It is imperative to install stop ends to all rammed earth shutters, these shutters are either screwed or clamped into place....but you must make sure the stop ends are plumb, should the design and structure allow. Any angled stop end could be applied in accordance with the finished result.</p><p>For this water feature the width will be 200mm, as you can see I've used 200mm timber joists cut to the same height as the shutter....the thickness of rammed earth will vary dependant on the design and the height....for thicker structures you simply create the stop ends required to suit your needs....you'll also note that I've installed and screwed 2x45 degree ply fillets to the stop ends .....this is purely for aesthetic reasons, with a little creativity and imagination all manner of shaped stop ends can be implemented.</p><p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314094363?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314094363?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Positioning of the shutters:</strong></p><p>Knowing that the base for the rammed earth water feature has been built at 1200mm wide and 200mm thick and my stop ends have been set up for this measurement the shutters are lifted into position, should you wish you can seal the bottom with translucent mastic, if the block work is level and to the millimetre then I don't see the need as the mastic will be seen when the shutters are released, making a small indentation.....very poor in my eyes.</p><p>The two steel bars inserted into the cavity and concreted are cut to the height of the concrete plinth, in this case 250mm, the centre tube is the pump hose which will travel up inside the rammed earth to an opening where it will cascade back to the water sump and pump below, the sump when the weather allows will have a scratch coat, render coat and 2 applications of <a href="http://www.vandex.com/fileadmin/pdf/AG/AG_en/ag_103_e.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vandex BB75</a>.</p><p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314093455?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314093455?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></strong></p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Front panel, oiled copper spacers, strong backs, M12 threaded bars, washers and nut applications:</strong></p><p>With the front panel in place and lined up with the boltholes I can now install a nut to the end of a M12 threaded bar, next a M12 washer is threaded to the nut and threaded through a pre drilled strong back....this is then pushed through the pre drilled panel and an oiled copper tube cut at 200mm, the same length as the thickness of the shutter, is positioned so the bar goes through the tube and the rear pre drilled shutter, place the other pre drilled strong backs in place and push the bar through the hole, apply another washer and a nut to secure, make sure the nut is flush with the threaded bar as space could be limited........... I'm going to apply this procedure 4 times ...for larger panels the need for threaded bar will increase...the last thing you want is for the shutters to blow or warp!</p><p>You'll note the water hose is at the centre of the structure.... you'll see why this is important later.</p><p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314095404?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314095404?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Return to view days 5-9 <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-water-feature-with-rammed-earth-devon" target="_blank">here</a> Continue to view days 11-13 <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/who-builds-rammed-earth-walls-in-the-uk" target="_blank">here</a> </strong></p></div>HRC Rock Cutters now available from Reach it - Move it - Crush it for excavators & compact loadershttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/hrc-rock-cutters-now-available-from-reach-it-move-it-crush-it-for2012-01-06T16:00:00.000Z2012-01-06T16:00:00.000ZPeter Woolnoughhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/PeterWoolnough<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="font-size-4">HRC Series - Rock & Stone Cutters now available</span></span></p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314182674?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314182674?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left" style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial;"/></a></p><p><span>We have just introduced a new range of r</span>ock cutters to our equipments sales side, which are capable of grinding tree stumps, cutting access routes for pipework through ground base/bed rock, cutting trenches in reinforced concrete with minimal noise, dust and vibration and are also used in building renovation, demolition, roadworks and similar landscape site operations. They can be mounted on 2.5T - 65T excavators as well as skid steer loaders, articulated loade<span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="text_exposed_show">rs, backhoe diggers, front end loaders, etc.</span></span></p><p><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br/>Also for on site recycling of soils and concrete, both our screening buckets and concrete crusher buckets have had there specifications upgraded for 2012.<br/> <br/> You can see the concrete crushing and soil/material screening buckets at <a href="http://www.reachitmoveitcrushit.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow">www.ReachitMoveitCrushit.com</a> </span></span>and as soon as we get the site updated with the rock cutters specifications i will let you know, as i can see a lot of potential for landscapers and the like only needing to own one tool that will do the job of several with all the savings that will entail.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3"><br/></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3">Reach It - Move It - Crush It </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-2">Compact equipment sales aimed mainly at the Landscaping & Treework Contractors</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-2">for time, cost saving and recycling.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-2"><a href="http://www.reachitmoveitcrushit.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow">www.ReachitMoveitCrushit.com</a></span></p></div>Concrete to Green Space using Lattice & Flower Beds for Plantshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/concrete-to-green-space-using2011-03-17T16:12:57.000Z2011-03-17T16:12:57.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div><img class="aligncenter" title="Concrete" src="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/image-files/green-space-08-proj-fbdoss001.jpg" alt="" width="585" height="439"/>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed by clicking <a rel="nofollow" title="Concrete" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/concrete-green-space-proj-fbdoss001.html">Concrete</a>If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:steve@garden-design-pictures.com">steve@garden-design-pictures.com</a> and requesting more information.</div>Garden Wall with Textured Stones using Pattern Impression Concretehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/garden-wall-with-textured2011-02-11T17:30:45.000Z2011-02-11T17:30:45.000ZSteve Barkerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/SteveBarker<div><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/image-files/textured-background-03-proj-dwspfg001.jpg"><img class="align-center" src="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/image-files/textured-background-03-proj-dwspfg001.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>A new project submission has been made to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/">www.garden-design-pictures.com</a> and the pictures can be viewed by clicking <a rel="nofollow" title="Textured Wall" href="http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/textured-wall-proj-dwspfg001.html">Textured</a><br/><br/>If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:steve@garden-design-pictures.com">steve@garden-design-pictures.com</a> and requesting more information.<br/></div>