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A Growing Relationship – Vines And Supports

December 7th, 2009 No comments

Which comes first – the vine, or the support it grows on? Sometimes one, sometimes the other; but ideally, both together. Whether it’s an expensive pergola or a simple wire netting, no support should be either so elaborate or so out of proportion that it is in discord with the rest of the garden and the architecture. And unless the vine is in tune with all three, it does more aesthetic harm than good. A vine is only as effective as it is suited to its supporting structure, and the reverse.

Design-wise, supports and structures of all kinds should be kept on the simple side, conforming – not competing – with the architecture of the house or other buildings. Painting the supports the same color as the house helps tie the two together, with the vine to create the contrasting color and pattern. The best supports neither compete with their vines for attention nor outshine them.

Good construction is also important. A support should be strong enough from the start to bear the weight of the vine when it is fully mature – and even when it is whipped by strong wind. The bases of the support should be sunk below the frost line; and all wood, even durable cypress or redwood, should be treated with a rot-preventive. (Don’t use creosote or anything else that is poisonous to plants.) Copper nails and galvanized iron bolts also help make sure the whole thing won’t collapse when the vine has grown lush and heavy.

Most supports need periodic painting or refinishing. Plan ahead for this just like planning for the stages of tissue culture. Make the structure accessible; and train and prune the vine to keep it under control, so the stems can be removed and laid down without the job of unraveling a hopeless tangle, or even cutting the plant back to the soil.

For the sake of unity and balance in garden design, structures and supports need a reason for their appearance – to connect one building, area, or level with another; display a specimen or accent vine; keep the vine shapely and upright against a wall; lead the eye to an object of interest, like a fountain; integrate a restful bench or an outdoor living area with its surroundings.

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Using Polished Stones in Home Building

December 6th, 2009 No comments

When it comes to home building or remodeling, we particularly spend time to make both the interiors and outdoor parts of the homes as striking as possible. Having an appealing home both inside and out, can provide a glimpse of the tastes of the homeowners; thus, having a well-laid design is imperative.

Among the things that people will first notice about our homes is just how shiny it looks; as usually reflected in our floorings in major parts of the house as well as kitchen counter tops and bathroom counters.

A polished look makes any home look more inviting and cleaner, too.

POLISHED STONES

Polished stones are frequently utilized in floors both in homes and commercial structures. These are more attractive than regular paving and a majority of people find them more cost-efficient than other pavers available.

If we are thinking of building our homes or remodeling them, choosing to use polished stones will certainly work as they add to the overall impression that our homes create.

Nothing is more appealing than having these polished stones in place where the shiny quality of these can give us a a reflective feature.

There are many other applications for polished stones other than floorings and counters. They can also be used for hearths and fashion accessories!

There are many varieties of polished stones that we can use to complement the lay-out theme of our homes. These types of stones include granite, marble and limestone. They come in different finishes so it will be easy for us to figure out which one will best suit our interiors and exteriors.

KEEPING POLISHED STONES

While polished stones can increase the aesthetic value of our homes, they could be harder to keep than the usual floor pavers. It is best that we use a special type of sealant to lock in the polished quality of our stone paving.

Having the characteristic of absorbing liquid easily, the tint of polished stones could become faded and stained if they are often come into contact with any kind of liquid. It is hence of utmost importance that we wipe off spills the instant they happen.

Robert Devalt is very interested in different types of paving and writes about polished concrete and much more on his homepage. If you have any questions about paving, you must take a minute with Robert.