#Garden landscaping Perth

[prisperegrine]

cannot wait for springgggg~~

[landscape-designing]

How to create a sustainable waterwise garden in Perth? By choosing drought-tolerant native plants, improving soil quality with organic matter, and using mulch for moisture conservation. Employ efficient irrigation techniques like drip irrigation and collect rainwater to minimize water usage. These practices ensure a thriving garden while conserving water resources and promoting a greener environment.

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LED Outdoor Garden Lights in Perth | Greenhse Technologies

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12th July 1834 saw the death in Hawaii of Botanist, David Douglas.

As promised last month a more detailed account of this not so well known Scot.

David Douglas was born in the village of Scone on June 25, 1799, just north of Perth he is much better known in the US state of Oregon, where their state tree “The Douglas Fir” is named after him Douglas was the son of stonemason John Douglas and Jean Drummond. He attended local schools, and by the time he was eleven, he was working as a gardener for local landowners, the Earl of Mansfield and Sir Robert Preston.

While working at the Botanical Garden in Glasgow, he became acquainted with the garden’s curator, Stewart Murray, and British botanist Sir William Jackson Hooker. Douglas attended Hooker’s lectures and had access to private libraries. Hooker later described him as a person of “great activity, singular abstemiousness, and energetic zeal.”

In 1823, on Hooker’s recommendation, the Royal Horticultural Society chose Douglas as a botanical collector. The Society intended to send Douglas to China, but arrangements fell through so he ended up going to eastern North America. In 1824, he found passage on a Hudson’s Bay Company vessel, the William and Ann, and arrived in Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River on April 7, 1825. Among his duties were keeping a journal of his activities and collecting seeds and plant specimens that might be useful as horticultural plants in England. Douglas visited North America four times, three times to the Pacific Northwest and California to look for plants, particularly fruit trees, forest trees, and oaks.

On his 1826 trip to present-day Oregon, Douglas took careful notes on the local vegetation as he traveled up the Willamette Valley. On September 30, he recorded one of the earliest descriptions of the Indian use of fire: “Most parts of the country burned; only on little patches in the valleys and on the flats near low hills that verdure is to be seen. Some of the natives tell me it is done for the purpose of urging the deer to frequent certain parts, to feed, which they leave unburned, and of course they are easily killed. Others say it is done in order that they might the better find wild honey and grasshoppers, which both serve as articles of winter food.“

In October, he traveled farther south to near present-day Roseburg on the Umpqua River, primarily to collect the cones of the sugar pine . On October 26, he described an encounter with a local man who led him to the “long-wished-for pines.” While shooting the cones out of a tall tree, which Douglas described as hanging at the tips of branches “like small sugar-loaves in a grocer’s shop,” he attracted several Natives who seemed “anything but friendly.” After a tense standoff, one man indicated that they wanted tobacco, and Douglas responded that he would oblige them if they brought him more cones. The men went in one direction, and Douglas with three cones and a twig went in another.

Douglas was interested in all aspects of the landscape, including animals. Those named in his honour range from the pigmy short-horned lizard to the Douglas squirrel ( . He shipped a number of specimens home for examination by leading scientists. Some species, such as the mountain beaver , were new to science. Douglas also reported seeing—and shooting—California condors on the Columbia River.

In 1827, Douglas traveled through the Northern Rockies and then to York Factory on Hudson Bay before returning to London. He worked on his collections until October 1829, when he again traveled to Fort Vancouver. He spent time on the California coast in 1831-1832, collecting plants and animals and making geographic observations. In 1832, on his return to the Columbia River, he made his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands. He explored the Fraser River district in 1833 and left the Northwest on October 18, 1833, for a return trip to the Hawaiian Islands and a planned return to London.

Douglas had been intrigued by Hawaii and wanted to continue collecting. Unable to get prompt transportation to England, he spent extra time in the islands. It was there, on July 12, 1834, that he met his end,apparently trampled by a bullock in a deep pit designed to capture cattle, although foul play has been suspected.

Douglas introduced more than two hundred Pacific Northwest plants home, many of them important in our gardens today, including Oregon’s red-flowering currant.

At Scone Palace, near Douglas’s birthplace, stands a magnificent Douglas-fir, grown from seed that he sent back from western North America in 1826. His introduction of Sitka spruce to Britain forms the basis of that country’s modern conifer forestry.

Douglas was a tireless botanist and natural historian whose name is honoured in more than eighty species of plants and animals. David Douglas High School in Portland is named for him, a peak in the Rockies as well as numerous plants, are also named after him.

Pics are of Douglas, his memorials at Scone, in Hawaii and Vancouver.

Read more on his life and death here https://keolamagazine.com/.../the-mysterious-death-of.../

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Josh visits a stylish, sustainable home in inner-city Perth where an architect has designed his dream house with one central priority—the entire area of the block is covered in gardens.

When introducing a new architectural style into an established neighborhood it's important to respond to the existing character. This home bridges the old and the new through good design and clever use of plants. Infill housing is an innovative way of using land more efficiently, by building new homes in small parcels of premium real estate. These buildings have a smaller footprint and make living near the city more accessible, but it isn’t always easy to get it right. The potential loss of garden space and tree canopy is a contentious issue with infill housing, meaning good design of both the house and garden are absolutely critical. What this home proves is that a climate-responsive house on a small parcel of land can replicate 100% of the plot surface with gardens and be a completely livable and stylish solution.

Architect Jimmy Thompson designed his own home with plants in the forefront of his mind. Situated at the rear of a subdivided block, this home blurs the lines between the landscape and the building itself. Jimmy says, “from a philosophical point of view... I think it's just so important that we don't distinguish between architecture and landscape, really, they need to be enmeshed.” Jimmy says by using this site, he could “borrow the adjacent landscape.” Creating gardens on raised walls provided boundaries without fences which further enmeshes these ideas of architectural landscape.

As an “ex-backyard” the property covers 15m x 17m and Jimmy’s design ensures the garden spaces replace and retain every portion. There are edible gardens on the perimeter of the house, an indoor courtyard for medicinal plants, and a rooftop garden encouraging habitat with wildflowers and grasses endemic to Western Australia. Jimmy says, “as designers and architects it's important when doing infill that we do it responsibly. For me, that meant replacing what was formerly a backyard with the equivalent area in gardens and courtyards. For us to do that here we had to do that on multiple levels including the roof gardens.”

Jimmy shares the home with his partner Angie and their two cats, who enjoy the elements designed to facilitate optimal living experiences in different seasons. “It’s really operable, almost like a yacht,” says Jimmy, “at different times of the year, different times of the day, you’re always pulling, opening, making the most of southwesterly winds coming through... for comfort around climate, you need to have choice.” This climate responsive design shares characteristics often seen in Mediterranean building styles, as they’re designed to store or redirect natural energy. Jimmy was directly inspired by Perth’s mid-century architects Marshall Cliffton and Julius Elischer who “went looking at different vernacular architectures for Perth” specifically. They found practical elements such as whitewash walls and glazed blue bricks in North African courtyard houses, which have cultural connections but practical origins.

Though roof gardens on residential buildings are not yet common in Perth, they provide many benefits such as insulation, habitat and a wonderful outlook. From a birds-eye view, this whole property acts as a sponge with the permeable roof and internal courtyard collecting water which feeds the plants and drains through downpipes embedded in the walls. “Building small but building smart is good for the environment, it's good for your pocket, but it also just makes sense,” says Jimmy. This home showcases how designing a home with a garden at the forefront can result in inner-suburban infill architecture that is both beautiful and beneficial to its inhabitants and surrounding area.

[findamericanrentals]

Which is the best Family Hotel near Scone Palace in Scotland?

Perthshire, Scotland can be a great vacation destination for tourists looking for a mix of outdoor adventure, history, and culture. Located in the heart of Scotland, Perthshire is known for its stunning natural beauty, scenic countryside, and charming towns and villages.

Perth is amazing tourist destination on the banks of River Tay with rich historical sites, castles, forts, and world class museums and art galleries. It is known as big county due to its sheer size, beautiful diverse landscapes. This central Scottish region is renowned for world-class golf courses, shooting ranges, wildlife, castles, and adventure sports. Tourism has blossomed in Scotland and historic city of Perth has gained popularity season after season. The alluring highlands and scenic view is appreciated by tourist while holidaying.

Perthshire also has a rich history and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore historic sites such as Scone Palace, where Scottish kings were crowned, or the Black Watch Castle and Museum, which chronicles the history of Scotland's most famous military regiment. The region is also home to several charming towns and villages, such as Pitlochry and Dunkeld, where visitors can explore local shops, restaurants, and museums. Hotel near Scone Palace Scotland with the Famous Bein Inn is excellent place to stay and explore the hidden tourist gems in Scotland. Top outdoor recreational and adventure activities in proximity with hotel include walking, sightseeing, golfing, cycling, hiking, off-roading, horseback rides, shooting, fishing, biking and more.  Easy access to Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburg, Inverness, and Dundee make Perth great holiday destination in Scotland. All ingredients for ideal holiday are there in Perth including waterfalls, forest, castles, rivers, historical sits, woodlands, gardens, golf courses, fishing spots, hunting, and amazing hiking trails.

There are several luxury vacation accommodations filled with luxury amenities and services to attract traveler in the beautiful picturesque landscape of Perthshire. Perth is dotted with wide array of holiday accommodation such as B&B, private estate, campsites, and all-inclusive hotels. Tourist avail holiday stays accordingly their travel itinerary and budget. Luxury Hotel Room Perthshire Scotland is beautifully decorated, well-furnished with all modern amenities and services to the comfort of visitors. Two distinctive restaurant’s menu contains wide variety of delicious cuisines and traditional Scottish meals. There are renowned art galleries and museums along with historical monuments and ancient sites tourist explore during their fruitful holiday in Perth, Scotland. The River Tay is the longest river which runs alongside Perth. Top outdoor recreational and adventure activities include walking, sightseeing, golfing, cycling, hiking, off-roading, shooting, fishing, biking and more.  Easy access to Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburg, Inverness, and Dundee make Perthshire a great holiday destination in Scotland.

[juddshandyman]

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