landscaping spaces

Best Landscaping Ideas

Invite people with Flowers

Flowers always make a home seem more welcoming. Adorn your entrance with assorted annuals and perennials to keep color year long.

Plant Rambling Vines

Grow them on a fence, on a trellis, or in a container. Or let them scramble over shrubs and perennials.

Dress Up Your Driveway

By carefully sculpting the landscape and choosing the right plants and materials, you can hide your unattractive driveway. Start by creating a slightly raised island of lawn in the center of the drive. Then, add a low boxwood hedge toward the back of the island with roses, annuals, and perennials rising above the hedge in the front. Blend a variety of colors, textures, and heights for a great look. 

Plant No-Fuss Lilies

These don't need fertilizer, and welcome hot, humid summers with lily-like flowers that perfume the air. they're practically indestructible.

 Add Height with Planters and Baskets

Add dimension to your yard with elevated planters and hanging baskets. It creates a sea of beautiful color. Plants love the good drainage and aeration that raised planters provide

Hide Outdoor Structures

Sheds, garages, and outdoor work spaces are not always the most attractive in your yard. Use these spaces as a setting for a beautiful display of plants and flowers.

Reference:

Southern Living, (2016). 10 Best Landscaping Ideas. [online] Available at: http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/gardens/10-best-yard-landscaping-ideas/hide-outdoor-structures-with-potted-plants [Accessed 15 Jan. 2016].

Japan

                               Japan: A place to visit

Japan is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. An archipelago of over 6000 islands located in East Asia of which the four largest are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, Japan has a population of 126 million of which approximately 9.1 million people live in Tokyo which is also its capital city.

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Japan is a nation blessed abundantly with natural beauty, rich history and culture. A fine blend of tradition and modernity, the country’s offerings in areas as diverse as food, culture, art, technology and lifestyle have been enthusiastically embraced by generations across the globe. Japan also boasts of one of the world’s lowest crime rates making it ideal for travelers.

Among the most popular natural attractions is Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain at 3,776 meters. An estimated 200,000 people climb Mount Fuji every year. The other is the Jigokudani Monkey Park, a hot spring zone near Nagano, famous for its abundant population of wild Snow Monkeys.

Mount Fujiwww.japan-guide.com

Japan consists of several historical sites that are open to the public. Prominent among them is The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, a tribute to the lives lost due to the bombing during World War II. The Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple in Eastern Kyoto is another. Dating back to 8^th century, the temple has a waterfall fed from a river outside that maintains the structure in harmony with nature.

The Kinkaku-ji or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion at Kyoto is a great tourist attraction. Built in the late 14th century this imposing structure reflects a fine balance and harmony between structure and its surroundings. Other prominent sites include the Himeji Castle, a fine example of Japanese castle architecture and The Todaiji Temple at Nara, the world’s largest wooden building and home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue. Surrounded by sprawling gardens and wildlife, the Kegon school of Buddhism is located here.

Kinkaku-ji templesmokwawelski.net

The Tokyo Imperial Palace is another imposing edifice, home to The Emperor of Japan and an administration center and museum that showcases Japanese art and history. Among the impressive modern structures is Tokyo Tower, a fine example of Japan’s progress in technology and a reflection of modern life. Visitors can get to the top this tower for expansive views of Tokyo City.

Japan also offers several other attractions - food destinations, game parlours, themed entertainment zones and of course shopping areas. 


Refrence:

Hiwalktravels.com, (2015). Kon’nichiwa Japan | Hi Walk. [online] Available at: http://hiwalktravels.com/uncategorized/hello-world/ [Accessed 2 Jan. 2016].