topography
The configuration of a surface including its relief and the position of its natural and man-made features.
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Topography (Hills, rocks, uneven terrain...): Garden carts handle better on bumpy terrain, but can get ahead of you on an incline.
Construction: The tray should feel solid and sturdy. The handle(s) should be smooth, with a comfortable grip.
The topography of the property was an important consideration; the house sat atop a rise that sloped precipitously. To create the foundation garden, Elaine softened the grade by adding rocks and soil.
Before: Topography will determine the location of the patio in this Colorado backyard. Posted by Mtn-Livin.
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The changes in topography came about as pipes were installed and a corner of the garden was raised with fill to solve a longstanding drainage problem.
If you're using a large container like an aquarium, consider adding some topography by building the soil higher in some places to imply hills and valleys to add interest to your little landscape.
DATES GIVEN are normal averages for a light freeze (32 degrees F); local weather and topography may cause considerable variations. The possibility of frost occurring after the spring dates and before the fall dates is 50 percent.
There are also different climates and frost dates within planting zones due to topography, lakes, rivers, canyons, or mountains. These can cause altered airflows that can raise or lower the temperature, changing the zone in a localized area.
Southern California's proximity to the ocean on the west, its latitude and topography all lend themselves to creating narrow climate bands stretching in a mostly north-south direction along the entire southernmost portion of the state.
The topography is as diverse as the people, and every last inch of it is stunning, particularly Chappaquiddick Island, with its windswept nature preserves.
Mesoclimate-Affected by bodies of water, impervious surfaces, and topography (neighborhood and town/city level). Example: Heat sinks in cities; dry, southern slopes.
Microbe-Microorganism; an organism of microscopic size.
Australia is a continent of remarkable flora and fauna. Our varied climate and topography have created a vast range of Australian plants, all highly developed to suit specific environmental conditions.
Soil factors, topography, and exposure to sun and wind all affect your lawn's performance during the spring and summer months. If there's one thing to remember, it's that watering frequency is never as vital as watering depth.
So when you are considering which wildflowers to grow in your garden, remember that species that are native (or already well-adapted) to your part of the country will usually have an advantage over other species. Topography, ...
These six separate prairies represent the different types of native prairies once common to northeastern Illinois, each with its own topography, soil conditions and native plant species.
You will be able to learn a lot by observing which areas of your yard are sunny, which grow the best grass and which are high or low-lying areas in your topography. These factors will make a big difference to the success of your new vegetable garden.
follows the same general pattern of the herb knot garden: beds edges treating similarly, garden bed interiors planted with herbs of similar garden maintenance needs. One new twist on that the herb garden wheel often takes is to consider topography, ...
Site considerations include topography, solar orientation, prevailing winds, and any existing trees and architectural elements. The nature of the site and surrounding landscape are important sources of inspiration for the garden design.
will need to address specific issues in your planning, including wildlife encroachment, which may require fences or other permanent measures, sun exposures, since some plants require more sunlight to successfully produce than others, and topography, ...
Don't adhere to these guidelines too rigidly unless you want your garden to look like stair steps in profile. You can bring some of the taller plants forward and plant some of the shorter plants farther back to create a more varied topography.
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