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Painter Ben Sanders’ Luminous Lunar Landscapes at OCHI

February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter

Each of Ben Sanders’ large-scale paintings is technically a landscape. Radiant, supersaturated biomorphic shapes — egg, orb, moonrock, celestial body, spouting botanical, cylindrical satellite, mountain peak — hover in firmaments whose chemical gorgeousness is either extraterrestrial or post-apocalyptic or both. The seductive forms are rendered in smooth, curvaceous, crisp contours that are alluring and sublime, and a little bit overwhelming. All the action is in the pageant of pigment skins — chartreuse, blood orange, sunflower, robin’s egg, indigo, pine, pink, peach — and the dimensionality of the singular shapes. But the works are anchored by a clean horizon line and perspectival foregrounds of tightly patterned cracked earth or slick snowy expanse, and that makes them read as landscapes rather than as freeform fantastical abstractions.

Ben Sanders: Approach, 2022, 72 x 84 in (Courtesy of OCHI)

Their planetary surfaces are of indeterminate location but infinitely expansive pictorial space, and in their current installation at West Adams gallery OCHI, extend their atmospheres into the physical space of the gallery-goer by means of a cheeky, loud, and unavoidable bed of crunchy black lava rock covering the gallery floor. There is no way to approach the paintings without navigating this field. The dark, noisy rock is more than visually active, as crossing it literally grounds the viewer in gravity and a sense of a millennial scale of time. But it also forms an energetic oomph of contrast with the magical, feather-light forms and the floating worlds extending up and away inside the images. The optical brain massage of the uncannily supreme forms and their pulsating chromatic personalities is balanced by the imaginatively uneven ground beneath your feet, and the impulse toward hushed ae in the presence of the works is thwarted and replaced with the mirth of the gesture’s conceptual inconvenience.

Ben Sanders: Silence, 2022, 84 x 72 in (Courtesy of OCHI)

Inside the paintings themselves various ecosystems and atmospheric temperatures evoke phenomena of sky and dream — from eclipses of the sun and phases of the moon, to condensation on meaty petals and nesting life-pods, or the craquelure of dry lake beds and cracking ice. Each work in Deep Time contains a paradox of beauty and poison, and an affecting aura of presence and sentience. It’s a strange exhibition, a neuro-optical sensation, a charming micro-adventure (high heels not recommended), and an unexpected but completely plausible singularity of sci-fi abstraction and hyper-stylized landscape, luxurious painterly technique, and sensuous color theory. These sumptuous views into worlds whose air might not be breathable and whose gravity might be too weak are nevertheless full of wide-eyed, surrealist, operatic pleasure.

Deep Time is on view at OCHI, 3301 W. Washington Blvd., West Adams, through Feb. 25; ochigallery.com.

Ben Sanders “Deep Time” at OCHI, installation view

Ben Sanders “Deep Time” at OCHI, installation view

Ben Sanders: Deformation, 2022, 84 x 72 in (Courtesy of OCHI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter

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Grow tough beneficial natives to help upgrade your landscaping situation | Columnists

February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter

Phyllis Webster earned a degree in journalism before embarking on a long career in public relations and marketing. A Granbury resident since 1998, she has been deeply involved in the community. She is an award-winning writer and photographer, as well as a Master Gardener. She has authored Garden Patch since 2001.

Texas landscaping is a challenge. It’s perhaps more trial and error than tried and true. Conditions are particularly difficult compared to places where drought, flood and dramatic temperature fluctuations are rare. However, Texas is blessed with tough native plants. No matter where you live in the Lone Star State, you’ll find myriad native plants that perform well in the area’s climatic and soil conditions.

Many naturalized and well-adapted plants are also available. What’s the difference? Plants may be well adapted to specific regions of Texas although they originate from another place. Crape myrtles, for example, are native to Asia. Naturalized plants do not originate in America either, but they were introduced so long ago that most people think they are indigenous. Many escaped cultivation to reproduce in the wild. An example is the vitex tree, which is native to the Mediterranean.

In some settings, well adapted and naturalized plants compete with native plants for resources, such as water. If a non-native overtakes and threatens to eliminate natives, the plant may be declared an invasive pest and possibly banned from sale.

Native plants are resilient because they are best adapted to the climate and soils where they originated. Besides their durability, native plants are advantageous in the home landscape because they support native wildlife with food and shelter. Examples of these interdependent relationships are birds, butterflies and bees. Red yucca, for instance, is one of many xeriscape plants with blooms and seed to feed wild creatures. Get to know beneficial natives including:

Cenizo— Also known as Texas Sage, this mostly evergreen shrub grows 3 to 8 feet tall, depending upon variety. Cenizo has attractive gray-green foliage and sports purple or white blooms when humidity is high. This shrub serves as habitat for birds and mammals. Grow it in full sun to part shade. If needed, prune cenizo in winter to promote dense growth.

Yaupon and possumhaw hollies — These hollies are very drought- and cold-tolerant (to zero or lower) when established. Both thrive in full sun to part shade producing brilliantly colored berries, which birds love to eat. Evergreen yaupon holly is one of the most dependable landscape plants in Texas. Size ranges from 4-15 feet depending upon type. Possumhaw holly is deciduous. It may be trained into a large shrub or small tree.

Autumn sage — Also known as Salvia greggii, this low-growing woody perennial is semi-evergreen. Red, pink, purple or white tubular-shaped blooms cover this plant from spring through fall. Butterflies and hummingbirds feast on their nectar! Plant autumn sage in clusters or borders to showcase their bright green, aromatic leaves and colorful flowers. Before new spring growth, trim autumn sage back by a half to maintain its dense form.

Other nativeswith fruit or flowers to support wildlife includeflame acanthus, yellow bells, beautyberry and agave.

For answers to your horticulture questions, please call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Hood County at 817-579-3280 or go online to visit lakegranburymastergardeners.org.



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Geology Landscapes of Valencia County: Desert weathering of rocks: Part 1: Desert Varnish

February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter

Geology Rocks

Paul Parmentier, guest columnist

Driving or walking around Valencia County, black-stained rocks can be seen on llano surfaces and along the edges of the many old lava flows. When broken up, the rocks clearly show that the rocks are coated with a thin layer of greasy-looking black, sometimes orange coating called desert varnish.

Desert varnish is composed mainly of clay mixed with oxides of manganese (darker varnish) and iron (more orange or red varnish).

Bacteria takes manganese out of the environment, oxidize it, and cement it onto rock surfaces. In the process, clay and other particles also become cemented onto the rock. These bacteria microorganisms live on most rock surfaces, and desert varnish has been observed in Antarctica.

Varnish surfaces tend to be shiny when the varnish is smooth and rich in manganese.

Although we know that desert varnish takes a long time to form, (on average 50,000 years to form a varnish thickness of a piece of paper), the chemical composition of the varnish or its thickness cannot be used to accurately date the desert varnish, because changes in climate will result in change in varnish formation, and lichens can chemically erode rock varnish. We just know that thick desert varnish is very old.

The desert varnish also has provided many surfaces for native people to scrape off the dark desert varnish and expose the underlying unweathered rock, thus creating long-lasting records called petroglyphs. These include abstractions like spirals, dots and geometric patterns, or more recognizable forms like animals, humans and handprints.

Whatever they represent, these curious figures provoke within most people the desire to understand. A figure on horseback suggests a relatively recent date since horses only came with the Spaniards. The portrayal of an atlatl (spear-throwing device) recalls a much older archaic cultural period. A line of ghostly figures holding snakes with birds or other animals hovering above them may suggest an otherworldly experience.

We have petroglyphs on El Cerro de Los Lunas and Tomé Hill, and other areas of the county.

Scientists at Los Alamos Laboratory are studying Mars data from the NASA explorations to confirm whether the presence of desert varnish on Mars points to the presence, or at least the former presence, of life on that planet.

(Paul Parmentier, a certified professional geologist retired from California and living in Los Lunas, shares the rich geologic features in Valencia County. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Belgium and a master’s degree in geochemistry from Japan. The Geology Landscapes of Valencia County are featured monthly.)

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Rethink landscaping with drought-tolerant plants and water-saving techniques | Arts & Culture | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander

February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter


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We have only one aquifer —
use it wisely.

Effective landscaping can do more than beautify home exteriors. It creates outdoor living spaces and interacts with sun and other elements to provide shade and windbreak where it’s needed most. The plants themselves — groundcover, flowers, shrubs, trees — also provide a vital eco-link, such as food for pollinators and habitat for critters.

And yet living things, as we know, require water, some much more than others — including lawns, which are at the center of a national debate about water conservation. In May 2022, for example, the Spokane City Council did something communities in the South and Southwest had already done: It restricted lawn watering from June through October, reserving the option to enact tougher restrictions in 2023.

“Unlike [other areas] we don’t have a secondary place to get water here,” says Spokane County Master Gardener Kris Moberg-Hendron. “We have one: the aquifer.”

In 2005, Moberg-Hendron replaced her lawn with native and drought-tolerant plants that survive — even thrive — with little or no water besides rainfall. Called xeriscaping, its principles can be applied to any portion of the home’s exterior (even gardens).

At Washington State University’s Spokane County Extension facility, a xeriscaped strip of land along its North Havana Street entrance helps visitors envision what that might look like on their property. The WaterWise Demonstration and Research Garden, as it’s called, is roughly 30 by 130 feet of ornamental grasses, perennial plants and annuals, embedded in various colors and types of mulch.

Along the fenceline, clumps of Karl Foerster grass, which can reach a height of 6 feet, offer visual privacy and attractive feathery stalks year-round. Flowering plants like bee balm, California fuschia, goldenrod and iris add color March through October and provide food for pollinators, while sage, thyme and chives can be used in human food.

All the plants are nestled in mulch, from crushed rock to bark chips, that is visually appealing and water-wise, Moberg-Hendron says.

“It keeps the sun off the soil so it doesn’t get too hot, it keeps wind from pulling water off the soil, it keeps the soil in place,” Moberg-Hendron says. “It’s insulation.”

The WaterWise garden is a collaborative effort, providing research opportunities for Master Gardeners and a demonstration space for SpokaneScape. An innovative arm of the city’s Public Works & Utilities department, SpokaneScape offers financial incentives to city water users who replace (or significantly reduce) lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping.

SpokaneScape’s website provides comprehensive lists of native and drought-tolerant plants, tips for understanding soil, planting guides, design templates for laying out your new xeriscaped space, and certified professionals.

You don’t have to live within city limits to benefit from available resources, however, which are also available at the Spokane County Extension office, including its WaterWise garden anyone can visit.

The garden has already proven valuable as an example of xeriscaping principles, Moberg-Hendron says.

During its initial creation in summer 2022, the garden designers put in drip irrigation to get fledgling plants going for the first few years, but someone accidentally turned it off during the hottest part of the summer. “And it still looked beautiful,” she says.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT BECOMING WATER WISE?
Attend a free workshop at the Shadle Park Library from 6:30 to 7:30 pm every Wednesday, March 8 through June 10, to learn about such topics as rain barrel construction, landscape design, drip irrigation and more.

How much is xeriscaping going to cost you? That depends on the size of the job, what you’re doing and your timeline. Renting turf removal equipment, for example, typically starts at $100 a day, while sheet mulching — laying cardboard or tarps over grass you want to kill — is free but can take several weeks to months.

Bark mulch is $5-8 per bag for small areas, a couple hundred plus delivery for several yards at a time, and close to free if you sign up for a service like chipdrop.com, which allows local arborists to drop their ground tree trimmings on your property.

You can spend a lot on irrigation systems, or do it yourself and get a soaker hose kit with 100 feet of hose for $40 from your local hardware store.

Your next expense is plants, which you can start from seed or buy from a nursery, knowing you’ll pay more for larger ones. Also check out places like Spokane Conservation District and Spokane Community College’s greenhouses, which sell good-quality plants at less-than-retail prices, or look online for people who have plants to give.

And if all that sounds like a lot to process just to save a little on your watering bill, maybe your first call should be to the WSU Extensions office to see how they can help you do more with less. ♦



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Greenwich Tamarack Country Club seeks new landscaping

February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter

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Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, Conn., photographed on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. An application has been filed with the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission to make some changes to the property, including improvements to the day room building and surrounding patio area to construct a covered pool-side bar with associated landscape improvements.

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GREENWICH — Beverages might soon flow more freely at Tamarack Country Club, if plans to add a bar and make other changes move forward.

The non-profit club at 55 Locust Road went through a major renovation in 2004, building a so-called “Day Room” for young people and recreational activities. The club is now seeking to add a permanent bar area, off the north end of the Day Room, and to make other modifications there.

The goal is to provide better service to members and visitors, according to the application filed with Greenwich’s Planning and Zoning Commission by attorney Bruce Cohen.

“Currently the club does not have an efficient way to provide beverages to golfers, not does it have a formal bar area by the pool,” according to Cohen. “Presently, a portable bar is used at the pool to provide drink service during the summer months. As an improved member amenity, the club is proposing to construct a formal/permanent bar off the Day Room to better serve its members at both the pool complex and off the golf course.”

Some minor alterations to the patio area and landscaping are proposed. There will not be a loss of green space, according to the attorney.

The Tamarack Country Club was founded in 1929. It hosts a number of special events and benefits, aside from the recreational facilities.

A Yale University graduate, Charles Henry Banks, designed the golf course in 1929, and today it has been ranked the fourth best course in Connecticut by Golf Digest. The club lies on 170 acres in the northwest corner of town.

The proposal has not yet been scheduled for review by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

 

 

 



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This Online Community Is Celebrating Good Landscaping, And These 36 Pictures Prove Just How Effective It Can Be

February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter

Landscaping is the art and science of enhancing the beauty of outdoor spaces, whether it’s a small backyard or a large park. It involves a combination of horticulture, design, and construction, and can transform even a dull, lifeless space into a beautiful, functional, and enjoyable environment.

Interested in its potential, we at Bored Panda took a peek at the subreddit r/Landscaping, where both professionals and hobbyists get together to share their ideas, projects, and experiences. This online platform is an excellent resource for discussing everything from needy flowers to soil management, and even pest control.

The members are highly active and supportive of each other, always willing to help people in their landscaping journey. They also post pictures of their beautiful gardens, so let’s see what they’ve been up to!



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🌱 Landscaping Business Fined + Downed Tree Processing + Permits Filed

February 2, 2023 by Staff Reporter

Y’all, who’s ready to say sayonara to the ice and freezing rains? *Raises hand* I certainly am! For now, I’m back with your new edition of the Round Rock Daily. Here’s all you need to know right now, including news on:

  • What to do when you have tree branches down.
  • A famous cookie bakery is coming to town!
  • Local business fined for allowing teenage employee to perform prohibited work.

Check out photos I took of pretty icicles that mother nature dropped at my door, and onto my garden. Send me any cool ice-storm photos you were able to take to: WritingWithElaine@gmail.com!

Can you take a guess at what’s underneath all the ice?

But first, today’s weather: It’s still pretty cold out and there may be patches of ice on bridges and overpasses – Travel with caution!

Cloudy with a passing shower. High: 38 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

  1. City of Round Rock has some tips on how not to stress about handling downed tree limbs from this week’s winter storm. “Residents can place up to 7 additional items free of charge, next to garbage bins on trash pick up day.” Citizens can drop off brush at the Brush Recycling Center for free, with proof of water bill and valid driver’s license. Lastly, residents can schedule a curbside pickup with a minimum $25 fee. Visit City of Round Rock for more details on these options, and what safety measures to take when encountering a downed power line.
  2. Curious about businesses being built in town? Check out these latest commercial permits filed in Round Rock: Salad and Go on FM 620 expected completion Nov. 2023, Color Coated Nails Bar & Spa on 2980 Joe DiMaggio Blvd. estimated completion Sept. 2023, Pet Supplies Plus on 17420 N. FM 620 estimated completion May 2023, and saving a very popular reveal for last…Crumbl Cookies on 3021 S. I-35 frontage road estimated completion July 2023! Pop over to Community Impact Newspaper for information on other commercial permits filed.
  3. A 17-year-old was seriously injured working on a forklift in June 2021, while employed with Round Rock Landscape Supplies. The company “permitted the minor to use a forklift and operate a skid steer loader in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s protections for young workers.” Round Rock Landscape Supplies also failed to keep accurate records for other minor-aged employees, earning another Fair Labor Standard Act violation. The employer got their act together by changing work practices to comply with the law, cooperated with investigators, and paid a total of $34,355 in civil money penalties. Fort Worth Star-Telegram has more on this story.

Today in Round Rock: *Travel with caution in icy road conditions*

From my notebook:

  • Round Rock ISD recognizes the start of Black History Month! “During the Month of February, Americans across the United States commemorate Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. During this time, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and the countless contributions Black men and women have made throughout history.” (Round Rock ISD Instagram)
  • Don’t touch downed power lines! “⚠️UPDATE⚠️: Ice accumulations are causing scattered power outages in Round Rock due to the weight of tree branches and ice on power lines. NEVER approach, touch or attempt to move a downed power line or any object in contact with a power line.” (Round Rock City Government Facebook)
  • Road closures until further notice: “Continue to avoid all non-essential travel. Thursday should be better. Current Road Closures: ⛔️all flyovers between IH-35 & SH-45 ⛔️SH-45 westbound exit for Greenlawn ⛔️SH-45 eastbound exit for La Frontera ⛔️Northbound IH-35 exit for RM 620 and more.” (Round Rock Police Department Instagram)
  • What to do if you’re experiencing power outages:“If you lose power, please call your power provider, NOT 911. This will allow our staff to focus on emergency calls.” (Williamson County and Cities Health District Facebook)
  • Give the gift of blood donations: “The winter storm closures will have a severe impact on our community blood supply. We urge donors to make an appointment for this Thursday onward to help us rebuild the supply for area hospitals and their patients.” (Austin American-Statesman)

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Mariani Landscape acquires Ed Castro Landscape

February 1, 2023 by Staff Reporter

Mariani Landscape has acquired the Ed Castro Landscape company.

The news comes on the heels of the record growth and major national expansion at Mariani. Ed Castro Landscape will now become the ninth family-owned residential landscape company to join Mariani and the group of companies who have partnered together to transform the green industry.  

The “family of family companies” that comprises this premier group includes:

“Ed Castro and I share the same values. Both of our companies originated as family-owned businesses focused on delivering premier quality work to our discriminating customers,” said Frank Mariani. “We also share a deep commitment to giving back to the community, leading the industry in sustainability, and allowing our employees to build successful careers while maintaining a good work-life balance. Our shared vision is what makes this acquisition seamless.”

“We are proud to add Ed Castro Landscape to our family of companies,” said Mariani CEO Bryan Christiansen. “At Mariani we are focused on our mission of building the best landscape company in the world. This move aligns with our mission and vision for the future.”

Ed Castro Landscape was founded by Ed Castro in 1992. Headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, the company offers landscape construction, maintenance, and related services year-round with little seasonality. Decades of experience have honed the skills of Ed Castro associates in landscaping private residences and state and local government locations, such as parks, stadiums, airports, and governments buildings. Ed Castro Landscape focuses on gardening, turf grass management, tree and shrub care, irrigation, landscape lighting and seasonal enhancements. Additionally, the company provides construction of gardens, landscapes, hardscapes, pools, and water features. 

Ed Castro is a community leader who was recently elected a Foundation advisory trustee at the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a degree in landscape architecture in 1988. The university selected him for his commitment to distinguished service and superior contributions to the landscaping industry. 

“This opportunity to align with the best of the best in our Industry is truly an honor and a privilege. I could not be more excited for ECL associates and clients. This partnership gives us access to the best minds and resources in the green industry,” Castro said. 



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United Land Services adds Buccaneer Landscape Management

February 1, 2023 by Staff Reporter

United Land Services​ a full-service landscaping company in Jacksonville, Fla., and No. 24 on the 2022 LM150 list, added Haverland Ag Innovations, a sports turf management company in Boynton Beach, Fla., and Buccaneer Landscape Management, a commercial landscaping company based in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Chris Witherington founded Buccaneer in 2016. The company provides commercial landscape management, arbor care, irrigation and new construction landscape installation and has six locations throughout Florida.

“The Buccaneer team is excited to join forces with United and continue to grow and excel within the United organization,” Witherington. “We are proud of what we have done over the past 16 years and are excited to continue to grow with a company that still has the entrepreneurial spirit as United Land Services does.”

United Land Services said the addition of Buccaneer grows the company’s presence in the Sunshine State.

“United’s acquisition of Buccaneer Landscape Management is another step in our long-term strategy of growing our landscape maintenance business and strengthening our position as the Southeast’s leading landscaping company,” said Bob Blandford United’s CEO. “With its strong maintenance portfolio throughout Florida and focus on delivering quality service with a vast portfolio of work, Chris has established Buccaneer as one of Florida’s leading commercial landscaping services providers. We look forward to welcoming Buccaneer employees into the United team.”

Haverland Ag Innovations is a third-generation company specializing in sports turf maintenance throughout South Florida.

“Joining forces with United gives us the opportunity to continue to grow and expand our service offerings throughout the state. We are confident that partnering with a leading company in the industry will provide our employees with additional opportunities and our customers with enhanced services under one umbrella,” said President Keely Haverland.



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Today’s column continues our exploration of ways to achieve happiness through gardening. Our previous column focused on hands-on gardening … [Read More...] about Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Happiness from thinking about gardening – Santa Cruz Sentinel

How to grow vegetables in small gardens at home

Every blade of grass – nature strip included – has either been smothered by cardboard, blood and bone, soil and mulch or simply dug up. The property’s … [Read More...] about How to grow vegetables in small gardens at home

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