The gardens at Filoli near San Francisco feature a brick wall with the “Bourn Door” (named for the original owner) leading out into the main garden. I’ve visited Filoli in springtime when that leafy ‘Phyllis Bide’ rambler rose above the door is in full, lovely bloom. When I visited...
For those seeking spiritual enlightenment, Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book is a must-see attraction. This unique complex houses over 700 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, making it the world's largest book. Take a peaceful stroll through the pagoda's serene grounds ...
For me, Westminster Abby is a shrine to all these great minds, people who were swept up in time because of native ability, the right moment, and pure luck . There is also a memorial to an unknown soldier from WWI. A man was brought back, unidentified, and buried there near Livingstone...
all you need to grow moss is other moss. It will help if the surface that you want to grow moss on is smooth and free of weeds. You can place slabs of moss where you want it to grow. Pat it down well,
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One of the strangest things I saw out here was this pile of cut and finished granite blocks and slabs of various sizes. About 30 years ago I wanted a 3 foot by 3 foot by two inch thick piece of granite, finished on one face only, and it was going to cost $300.00. That means the...
and quartzite are some of my favorite rock varieties. Coarse limestone that contains abundant fossils makes for a stepping stone that has superb slip-resistance and natural beauty. You are lucky to have this type of rock near your home. You might be able to get slabs from creek beds or ro...
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To soften areas of patio paving, whether the area is large or small, then consider including planting between the slabs to blur the boundaries between hard and soft landscaping. This adds a lush element, and can enhance the impact of the pattern and layout of patio ideas. As well as being...
In my neighborhood the oldest date-stamped slabs date from the 1920s, but the oldest I’ve ever seen date from the first decade of the 1900s, including those pictured here. We’d love to see the oldest sidewalks you’ve found. Email us a photo or two and we may publish them in a...