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I have a property which the garden needs a total revamp. Anyone have any suggestions on where to look to find simple and easy to maintain garden designs (websites or magazines suggestions) would be much appreciated.
You can find all kinds of plans at the library.
I would pick out the plants you want to keep and then put up a sign for the ones you want to get rid of
"Free plants you dig"
This will help labor wise.
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i've just started a graphic design course and my first assignment is to compare 2 magazines. I have chosen guitarist australia and a gardening magazine. some of the things we have to talk about are:
Theme and style, functionality and the delivery platform.
These 3 things might be obvious to an experienced designer, but im not sure what to talk about.. can someone help?
Well, the two themes would probably be something like guitars and gardening.. I would think....
As far as style goes - I've never seen either magazine, but I would imagine that the guitar one is a lot edgier and funkier than the gardening magazine. You can probably elaborate pretty heavily on this section without too much effort.
Are you into guitars? Gardening? Hopefully you've chosen two magazines that interest you... and will be able to tell pretty easily if they are functional. Are they mostly ads? Packed with info? Effective layouts, typefaces, graphics, etc? Most importantly - will they grab and hold the attention of their target audience? The effectiveness of the magazine is probably determined by the bottom line.. so the more subscriptions and purchases, the better.
Delivery platform - is that just the type of paper, size of magazine, etc..? Not sure what is being asked, exactly.
This should get you started..
there was an advertisement that showed a picture of a kitchen that was built in a hexagon shape with tall ceilings with copper design elements with an through bar feel. i cannot remember the magazine, but it would have to be American ARchitecture or Better Homes and Gardens, albeit, it may be an older publication. PLEASE HELP< I WANT THAT KITCHEN!!!
That'll be tough to find if you don't remember the magazine name. You can go to google, click on the search images button, then type in the word kitchen and all these photos of kitchens will pop up. Try hexagon kitchen.
She is too modern for a "Better Homes & Gardens" but still too midwest to go full on sheik, comtemporary unbanite style.
Any suggestions?
Also looking for books if you know of good ones.
http://teensthemes.com/black-and-white-c ontemporary-bedrooms.html
I'm actually a copywriter but I'm trying to get into article writing - I have a meeting lined up with an editor in a couple of weeks but I want to have some idea of fees beforehand.
I would probably specialise in mainstream magazines like Homes & Garden with lifestyle/design pieces, 2,000 words-ish long.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Thanks to everyone - you've been really helpful ... fingers crossed!
This depends on the magazine you're writing for, the market you're in (i.e. the UK or US) and lastly how much experience you have.
Here is a link to the National Union of Journalists freelance fees guide (for UK journalists but I think the advice is applicable to those in the US also): http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide ...
Typically if a magazine has a hefty circulation and is a 'big' national or international title such as Cosmopolitan or Glamour you will be compensated pretty well.
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1. It’s Permeable : The patio, roof and driveway surfaces are designed to capture all of the property’s storm water runoff. The driveway’s decorative design uses recycled and perforated Pavestone concrete tiles. Water percolates into a 4,000-gallon cistern hidden under the driveway and, when needed, circulates through the property for irrigation and flowing through the Zen garden’s piped fountain. “We’ve created a self-contained water loop,” Mike points out.
2. It’s Durable: Garden designer Lauren Schneider of Wonderland Garden and Landscape in Oakland, chose a diverse, drought-tolerant plant palette. She worked closely with local growers to specify California native varieties, as well as plants from many Mediterranean regions, including South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, South America and Mexico. She closely observed the garden during its first year to evaluate whether each plant was durable enough to survive Oakland’s dry summer conditions with infrequent water.
...Gardening Seminar: pt 2
Here's how it works, there are three sessions. Pick one class each session. With so many really entertaining and informative speakers, selecting is difficult, but attending is easy. The Huntington Beach library is a great location, and you couldn't be in better company than Master Gardeners. The price is $37 or $45 with lunch. Get lunch, as you wouldn't want to rush out and miss my horticulture hero, Dr. John
YES, there is a diminishing water supply. But if you garden with plants that store water in their leaves and stems, you'll have a lush landscape without sacrificing beauty. Award-winning garden photojournalist Debra Lee Baldwin, author of Designing with Succulents (a Timber Press bestseller) will show photos of creative design ideas and explain how these easy-care, sculptural plants---which range from groundcovers to tall trees---are perfect for low-water gardens, in applications that range from fire-wise landscapes to patio containers.
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(2) GREAT BACKYARDS magazines, Double Issues Gardens Designs Patios Pools
July 1946 Better Homes and Garden Magazine Post WW II Building Boom House Design
1966-70 AMERICAN HOME+HOUSE GARDEN lot of 15 issues 1960s Interior Design
DESIGN NEW ENGLAND Lot Architecture Home Garden Renovation Decor Interior Design
Hamptons Cottages and Gardens 4 Issues Magazine Interior Design Art 2011 NEW HCG