Northern Southern California About Blog Learn about new trends in urban farming, sustainable development, agricultural communities,
low water landscaping and production growing.
It's not uncommon to have things like
low water landscaping standards and up to date traffic studies, so some efforts are being made.
Northern Southern California About Blog Learn about new trends in urban farming, sustainable development, agricultural communities,
low water landscaping and production growing.
Northern Southern California About Blog Learn about new trends in urban farming, sustainable development, agricultural communities,
low water landscaping and production growing.
Northern Southern California About Blog Learn about new trends in urban farming, sustainable development, agricultural communities,
low water landscaping and production growing.
Not exact matches
They have
lower attitudes toward
water conservation and less confidence in their ability to adopt good
landscape irrigation practices and technologies.
A new study led by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science reveals that land use in the watersheds from which this «dissolved organic matter» originates has important implications for Bay
water quality, with the organic carbon in runoff from urbanized or heavily farmed
landscapes more likely to persist as it is carried downstream, thus contributing energy to fuel
low - oxygen «dead zones» in coastal
waters.
Nevertheless, the Lithium Triangle salars are beginning to show the strains of increased lithium production: Evaporation ponds litter the barren
landscape, and pumping the brine may
lower the
water table — a major threat in a desert area.
If the
landscape is getting drier,
water availability is also more limited and the
water content in plants is
lower.
Other sustainable design strategies include recycled content, natural ventilation and passive cooling,
low -
water landscaping, high - efficiency plumbing, sustainably harvested wood, and use of regional materials.
The official citation pays tribute to the island's «exceptional natural beauty» and refers to «over 250 km of sandy beaches with long, uninterrupted sweeps of ocean beach, with more than 40 km of strikingly coloured sand cliffs, as well as spectacular dune blowouts and ocean surf beaches; tall rainforests growing on
low nutrient sands; perched dune lakes including both clear «white
water» lakes and dark «black
water» lakes; banksia woodlands, heath, patterned swampy fens and sheltered mangrove areas in a spectacular «mosaic
landscape.»
This superior
low rise accommodation offers guests a choice of self contained two and three bedroom units, townhouses and villas, set in a lush tropical
landscaped garden featuring a lagoon pool with sandy beach (heated from April to October),
water spa and
water features.
Low rise, Thai style,
landscaped garden, unspoiled beach, warm clear
waters of the South China Sea; 12 km from Phangah Island...
This is one of the largest kitchens on the island and opens out onto a timber deck area - Entertainment pavilion on
lower level with ocean views featuring, an alang - alang thatched roof and Palimanan stone floor with billiard table, TV, DVD and stereo system, sofa polished concrete bar stools and washroom OUTDOOR LIVING: - 25m infinity swimming pool with spectacular ocean views and features shallow end for children - Poolside deck with sun loungers and daybeds - Large stone terrace featuring stone table seating 14 guests - Stunning
landscaped gardens designed by one of Bali's premier
landscape architects featuring manicured lawns, running
water features, exotic trees and flowering plants.
There's also a family room on the
lower level that opens to a
landscaped courtyard with a tranquil
water feature.
Apart from beautiful
landscape with rolling hills, canyons and other panoramic views, you can visit beautiful temples or shrines, a giant white Buddha,
water falls, a fantastic night market and just a nice
low key vibe compared to bigger tourist focused cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Landscaped with olive trees and a
low pool of running
water creating soothing sounds, guests are indulged with panoramic views as they seek the sun's warming rays from dawn till dusk.
All guest rooms spreads on the
low rise building giving the full advantage to sea the breathtaking view of the lush garden
landscapes and the sparkling blue
waters of the Indian Ocean.
We are huge advocates of solar power,
low flow
water systems, and native / drought tolerant
landscaping for all of our properties.
A major contrast between
landscape painting in the West and East Asia has been that while in the West until the 19th century it occupied a
low position in the accepted hierarchy of genres, in East Asia the classic Chinese mountain -
water ink painting was traditionally the most prestigious form of visual art.
Xeriscape
landscaping,
water - saving toilets, recycled building materials, and
low VOC paints are some of the other green features.
This practical handbook is the essential resource for permaculture designers, teachers and students, landowners, farmers, homesteaders,
landscape architects, and others involved in maximizing the
water harvesting potential of any
landscape at the
lowest cost and impact.
In my own work, I have observed urban
water managers around the country experimenting with incentives to promote
water - conscious
landscaping alternatives, rebates for
lower water use appliances, better leak detection systems, and re-use systems.
The
landscaping and building design have also been configured to optimize
water - run off, while native and
low -
water - use vegetation keep consumption and maintenance
low.
According to the architects, The 32 acre campus «is predicated on a design mission of sustainability» - it has doors made of recycled wood, conference tables made of wheat grass, ceilings made of recycled newspaper and a
low - drip
water system for
landscaping.
They've also chosen to plant
low -
water - use plants (mostly California natives) in church
landscaping.
* Advanced double 2x4 framed walls w / foam insulation; * Active solar
water heating and solar photovoltaics; * High efficiency electrical heat pump / natural cooling; * Heat recovery ventilator and Energy Star appliances; * Drought resistant
landscaping and rainwater collection; * Efficient
low - flow faucets and dual - flush toilets; * Reclaimed lumber flooring and recycled cork floors; * FSC wood cabinets w / recycled paper countertops; * High - efficiency windows oriented for natural light; * Accent siding reclaimed from Cuthbert Amphitheater; and * Zero VOC paints throughout the house.
A
low - maintenance
landscape — one that needs little more
water than nature provides — is optimum.
Cambria Pines is designed to speak to the rural character of Cambria and the natural
landscape of the site and features
low impact development strategies that address the
water shortage.
Because they generally don't have as much ready cash — or free time — as older home owners, Millennials seek less expensive,
low - maintenance choices like a brightly painted front door, strings of garden lights, and
landscaping that needs less
watering and mowing, like succulent plants and larger patios.
«They provide habitat for wildlife, are attractive, are
low maintenance — do not require mowing, fertilization or
watering once established — and can increase property values with their use of creative
landscape design.»