Ernst Glaeser

Hi folks maybe I had chosen the wrong dicussion group.
Please also see my response on gravel to mark foster’s gravel mulch topic.
TX, Ernst

Hi Mark,
Here in the MENA region gravel mulch is everywhere. It is considered as part of the xeriscape. Our main issue is that the permanent dust and sand flying around blocks all cavities. We have little problems with weeds or grass but need to blow clean – what a stupid job to blow the dust from one tree pit into the next – as this is easier the…[Read more]

that’s not fair, you gave the answer

Dracaena cinnabari

 
Dear Craig,
I’d started reading the whole chain of ping-pong mails and in the long run gave up. The most important thing is in your introduction sentence “I run …”.
After that initial idea you got greedy. You started small, had done a great admirable job, wanted more, had to expand, got more people, more work, more hours, but you forgot to…[Read more]

Hey Daniel,
There are hundreds of manufacturers around dealing with all sorts of recessed m’hole covers, all clsses; material, depth. have look here, nice pics http://www.pavingexpert.com/recess01.htm
try your search engine with “recessed manhole cover”,
 
Ernst

This is from a spec in Qatar:
Material
Planting soil and structural soil mix
The planting soil and structural soil mix shall consist of approved soil, manure and other soil conditioners as specified in the project documentation.
The mixture shall be placed in accordance with the requirements of the trees, shrubs or grass to be planted.
Planting…[Read more]

Is it for hard- or softscape?

where is the fun factor?

ANY garden, park, or designed landscape looks bad if it is not maintained in an overall concept way. That has hardly anything to do with edible plants or plant parts or fancy design.
It is possible to let Mother Nature do the ART WORK and just help her to maintain it. But that is a different subject.

Dear all,
I am a forefront fighter for the use of edible plants, or plant parts.
In the beginning we had plants only. Prehistoric agriculture industry selected the more profitable plants and developed their productivity. Centuries later came the lazy enjoyment industry and took over the fancy plants for decorative purposes.
We all know about the…[Read more]

Any type of mangrove plants will probably do better.
Take salinity (chlorine) and sun reflection into consideration.
Don’t forget dropping leaves, petals or other plant parts like fruits