Category: Garden and Landscaping

Collin Harmon: The factory transforms industrial spaces into an urban garden retreat | Homes & Lifestyle

On an inconspicuous stretch of East Haley Street in Santa Barbara, surrounded by auto repair shops and industrial corners, there's a place that's easy to miss. But as soon as you walk through the factory gate, the surroundings disappear and a quiet, unexpected urban garden unfolds. It's lush but simple, open but purposeful, and rooted… Continue reading Collin Harmon: The factory transforms industrial spaces into an urban garden retreat | Homes & Lifestyle

Why landscape initiatives are becoming increasingly relevant as supply risks increase for agri-food companies

Collaborating with farmers, companies and governments in a specific geographical region is not only a powerful way to accelerate sustainable land management and improve farmers' livelihoods, but also a very effective way to share risks, reduce costs and create lasting change. IDH aims to protect and restore five million hectares of vulnerable landscapes by 2030… Continue reading Why landscape initiatives are becoming increasingly relevant as supply risks increase for agri-food companies

With the introduction of the Harezlak family sundial, Klehm presents dramatic autumn shadows

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Daylight is lost early these days thanks to the end of daylight saving time on November 2nd. Klehm guides say you can see the longest shadows between 2 and 3 p.m.(Catalyst Design & Photography | Klehm Arboretum & Botanical Garden) While the sun is on the horizon, the Klehm Arboretum &… Continue reading With the introduction of the Harezlak family sundial, Klehm presents dramatic autumn shadows

Hunton's interactive rate tracker shows the evolving legal landscape

The international trade controls team at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has launched an interactive tariff tracker designed to help businesses and the public navigate evolving import controls affecting nearly every country in the world that does business with the United States. The tracker details tariffs on imports into the United States that the federal government… Continue reading Hunton's interactive rate tracker shows the evolving legal landscape

The next phase for Dundee's Covid memorial garden begins, with Dundonians invited to contribute

The new Covid memorial garden is scheduled to open in 2026. (Image: UNESCO City of Design / provided) This comes alongside the launch of a public crowdfunder after it was approved earlier this year. The permanent green space planned for Caird Avenue next to Moncur Crescent Playpark was officially approved earlier this year. The crowdfunder… Continue reading The next phase for Dundee's Covid memorial garden begins, with Dundonians invited to contribute

“Marines” documentary focuses on the target amid the changing Pacific landscape

Netflix released its four-part documentary series about the US Marine Corps on Tuesday. In keeping with the service's 250th anniversary, “Marines” follows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit — one of only seven Marine Expeditionary Units and the only permanently forward-deployed Marine Expeditionary Unit — “as they conduct high-risk combat exercises in the Pacific,” the streaming… Continue reading “Marines” documentary focuses on the target amid the changing Pacific landscape

Here's how to start growing your own olive tree – indoors or outdoors

Olives are among the oldest cultivated trees in the world and have been cultivated for more than 7,000 years. Native to the Mediterranean region, they have beautiful, silvery leaves and elegant, willow-like stems. Small, white flowers bloom from late winter to early spring, with fruit ripening on mature trees in the fall. Young olive trees… Continue reading Here's how to start growing your own olive tree – indoors or outdoors

Sterling Group-backed Russell Landscape is acquiring commercial landscaping company Utz

Russell has completed its fifth acquisition since Sterling's initial investment in 2024 Utz was founded in 1995 Russell Landscape Group, a portfolio company of Sterling Group, has acquired Utz Environmental Services, an Austin-based provider of commercial landscaping services. No financial details were disclosed. Based in Sugar Hill, Georgia, Russell is a provider of commercial landscaping… Continue reading Sterling Group-backed Russell Landscape is acquiring commercial landscaping company Utz

This beautiful native garden opens to the public in November

Located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, an exceptional native garden will open its doors to the public for the first time later this month as part of Open Gardens Victoria. Nakari is a stunning four acre garden situated at the highest point of Narre Warren East, offering stunning 360 degree views. The 21-hectare… Continue reading This beautiful native garden opens to the public in November