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The freewheeling early days of the Internet are over, and it's no longer possible to rely on passive security measures. Today you need to take active steps to protect your identity, privacy, and personal security from an ever-changing array of threats. AnchorFree's ExpatShield protects your identity and personal data such as addresses and credit card numbers, lets you browse safely and anonymously, and even allows access to some of your favorite U.K. Web sites like BBC iPlayer. It shields you by establishing a proxy connection and assigning your PC a temporary U.K.-based IP address. ExpatShield is ad-supported freeware, which is standard for Web-based tools these days.
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Expat Shield allows you to Watch UK TV online outside of the UK. You can now watch BBC iplayer from anywhere in the world. Ensure that you are private & anonymous online. As you may already know, if you live outside of the UK, you cannot watch shows on BBC iplayer. Why? BBC blocks the access to iplayer by blocking the IPs coming outside of the UK. Expat Shield is a easy to use FREE software that gives you a UK IP address so that you can watch your favorite shows from anywhere. This software is used by millions of people in over 100 countries. It takes 2-3 minutes to install. Then you can simply connect to the software, and browse web as if you are in the UK!
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"Was a great product, now it's not"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Good secure VPN
It's no longer free if you want to access sites like BBC iplayer, a paywall appears and you need to pay $4.99 a month for hotspotshield elite. And hotspotshield elite is always "on" even when you don't want it to be,so things that don't work through a VPN, like torrents and satellite TV remote viewing, don't work. I had to uninstall elite to restore my sanity.
"Stop working for free. Went to pay wall to pay $4.99"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Worked great for years. Until now. They want you to pay to go to the UK BBC I-player page.
Now it comes up saying you need to pay $4.99 or buy it for a year.
I need to find another download that will let you watch UK programs.
"Was great... past tense"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Worked well in the past... apparently no longer
Used it at least a few times a week to access BBC iPlayer, which I gather was a big piece of their market. But today I get redirected to a paywall where they insist I buy an "Elite" version. Really a shame, I was happy to accept the ads for a good free product.
"Can watch UK on demand TV"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
I can watch UK on demand TV
None that I can think of
Does what I want it to do
"Incompatible with Windows 8"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Worked well with Windows 7, but it will not install on Windows 8 machines
Good speed - sometimes, but not always.
Messy to disconnect - just closing the browser is not enough.
Amateurish appearance and interface, which needs improvingSummary
Good software, spoilt because it hasn't been updated to run on Windows 8
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Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Able to watch some BBC, albeit slow setup, hugely annoying and intrusive adverts, poor quality, and pretty much took over our machine.
Like a weed, hard to eradicate.
An awfully overblown solution to the problem of needing BBC TV access from overseas.
So we build Beebify.com
Runs in your browser, loads in seconds, provides a simple list of over 1400 BBC TV episodes currently available for download (so you can play them offline, anytime, anywhere). No Ads, no email or singup required. And it's free. -
"Good Speed but the Embedded Ads is Annoying"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Good Speed. Not sure how that software achieved it but the upload speed tested on speedtest.net seems to be faster than the upper limit of my internet.
The Embedded Ads is very Annoying.
Went with OpenVPN and Vpnbook eventually due to the Annoying ads.
"seriously awful"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
allows access to iplayer sometimes
plagues you with adverts and other spam
hijacks your browser
introduces popups
unusable as intendedSummary
not worth the trouble and difficult to remove
"For FREE allows me to stream uk tv abroad"
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Allows me to stream uk television whilst abroad
Gives the same picture and audio as a paid for VPNCons
there's ads. a banner ad at the top of the current page and everyonce in a while a new full page ad pops up. it's free though so i can deal with it
Excellent product. yes there's ADS, which are annoying, but it's a free product so there has to be some cost.
i recommend this product. fully deserving of 4.5 stars as it does what it says it does and....ITS FREE!!! -
"Used to be great, until I upgraded to Windows 8..."
Version: Expat Shield 2.25
Lets you watch BBC iPlayer
Does what it says it does.Cons
It will not go away until you make it (still worth it)
Not compatible with Windows 8 :(Summary
I am super bummed that I can't use this anymore with Windows 8. I guess I will just have to find another proxy server that gives me a UK IP... You guys dropped the ball and lost someone. Windows 8 isn't BRAND NEW. You have had time.
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Luis Castillo (American football)
Castillo in March 2008
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Date of birth: | August 4, 1983|||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2011
Luis Alberto Castillo (born August 4, 1983),1 is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Northwestern.
Castillo was the cover athlete for the Spanish language version of Madden NFL 08.2
Early years
Raised in Garfield, New Jersey, Castillo attended Garfield High School, where he was team captain and team MVP of the football team, under coach Steven Mucha.3
College career
He attended Northwestern University, where he lived in Elder Hall for his freshman year.4 He was a 2004 Pro Football Weekly All-American selection, a Second-team All-Big Ten, Academic All-America by ESPN and Second-team Academic All-Big Ten. In 2003 he was a First-team Academic All-District and Academic All-Big Ten. Again, a Second-team Academic All-District by CoSIDA and Academic All-Big Ten in 2002. Castillo finished career with 251 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 19.5 tackles for loss.
NFL career
2005 NFL Draft
Castillo was selected with the 28th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
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* represents NFL Combine **represents Northwestern Pro Day—"X" Denotes "No Data" or "Did Not Participate" |
Positive drug test
Castillo made headlines at the 2005 NFL Combine when he sent a letter to all 32 NFL teams admitting to using androstenedione, a steroid hormone which increased the amount of testosterone his body produced, promoting muscle growth and healing in an effort to quicken the rehab process of a slow-healing injury so he could perform in all the drills at the 2005 NFL Combine. He claimed he used the steroids in an attempt to fully recover from an elbow injury suffered in the very first game of his senior year at Northwestern. Castillo hyper-extended his elbow, damaging the ulnar collateral ligament, basically preventing him from using one of his arms. Being the team captain, he felt an obligation to fight through the pain and finish the year.
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"So I got shot up before games and just endured the pain,["] Castillo told me. "There were a lot of tough moments. The pain was unbelievable. I had the option of taking a medical redshirt after our third game. I could have come back for a fifth year if I stopped playing then. I could have had surgery, and either come back next year and play again, or maybe make it back in time to work out and get ready for the NFL Draft. But I decided to keep playing. I basically played with one arm. My get-off ability was down. I was falling a lot. I wasn't anywhere near the player I could have been, but I played. At the end of the year, I expected I would have surgery and then come back in six or eight months, but then I saw the Bears' team doctor, and he told me that a lot of football players come back from this injury without having the surgery. So I just started rehabbing and thought I'd be ready for the Combine."7
After the urine test came back positive, he and his agent wrote the letters to all the teams admitting use of an illegal substance. Despite this, San Diego Chargers Executive Vice President and General Manager A. J. Smith took a chance on Castillo because of his stellar track record at Northwestern. When asked about Castillo's steroid use, AJ responded, "Let me tell you -- this is a great kid. Did he cheat to try to get ready for the Combine? All of that is true. He has admitted it. He cheated to cut a corner because he was fearful. But I don't believe he gained an advantage [over what he would have been had he not been hurt]. If we wouldn't have picked him, someone else would have -- because he's proven what a good kid he is and this was a one-time mistake."7
San Diego Chargers (2005-2011)
Luis Castillo is only the fourth player of Dominican heritage to be drafted and start in the NFL.
2005 season
In 2005 Castillo was named an All-Rookie Team selection by NFL.com, Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America. Castillo has emerged as a play maker alongside Jamal Williams and Igor Olshansky, creating havoc in opposing backfields. He ended his rookie season with 49 tackles, 3½ sacks, and 3 pass deflections.
2006 season
In the 2006 opening game at the Oakland Raiders ESPN commentator Dick Vermeil called Castillo one of the best young defensive linemen he's seen in a long time. Castillo was a second alternate to the 2006 Pro Bowl. His season totals included playing in 10 games (9 starts) 37 tackles, 7 sacks, and an interception.
2007 season
On November 6, 2007, it was announced that Castillo would miss at least 6 weeks after having surgery on one of his knees. For the 2007 season he again played in 10 games and started nine. He totaled 33 tackles, 2½ sacks and one deflected pass. In 2008, following a tackle of Vince Young, Castillo performed a salsa dance for the crowd.89 Castillo started in all three playoff appearances for the Chargers, including the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots where he sacked Tom Brady.10
2008 season
Castillo signed a five-year, $43.1 million extension in July 2008. His statistics for the season were 16 games played, 15 starts, 39 tackles, 1½ sacks, a pass defensed and an interception (the second of his career). His statistics for 2008 were 16 games played, 15 starts, 39 tackles, 1½ sacks, a pass defensed and an interception (the second of his career).11
2009 season
Castillo started and played 14 games with 2 sacks and 25 total tackles. He led the Chargers into the postseason until losing the divisional round to the New York Jets.
2010 season
Castillo started all 16 games in 2010 with 2.5 sacks and 26 total tackles.12
2011 season
During Week 1 of the 2011 season, Castillo suffered a broken leg and it prematurely ended his 2011 season. He became a free agent after the season in wich he played in only one game.
2012 season
After visiting the New England Patriots,13 he resigned with the Chargers on a 1-year deal on April 4, 2012.
However, Castillo was released by the San Diego Chargers on July 19, 2012.1415
Personal life
Castillo is fluent in Spanish. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to the Dominican Republic with his mother, Maria, when he was a child. They returned to the USA when he was 5, and the family settled in New Jersey. Luis returns to the Dominican Republic every offseason where he is revered as a national icon. During his trips to the Dominican, Castillo hosts a youth football clinic and does many community appearances. In 2005, he was honored with the Youth of the Year Award for excellence outside of the Dominican Republic.1617
Castillo has also emerged as a community leader in San Diego. Last December he hosted "Shop with a Charger" for abused and neglected children, some of whom were homeless as well. Each child who participated in the event enjoyed dinner with Luis and his teammates and received a Holiday Gift Card from WalMart.18
- ^ ESPN - 10 minutes with Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo
- ^ Madden goes multilingual - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot
- ^ "Luis Castillo player profile". National Football League Players Association. Retrieved 2007-07-24. "Hometown: Garfield, N.J....SuperPrep All-America at Garfield High School in Garfield, New Jersey…first-team all-state and all-county as junior and senior by Associated Press and Newark Star-Ledger and a three-time First-team all-league choice, a team captain and team MVP as senior. He also lettered in track and wrestling as state's top heavyweight"
- ^ http://cc.msnscache.com/cache.aspx?q=2725579675827&lang=en-CA&mkt=en-CA&FORM=CVRE7
- ^ Luis Castillo, DT, Northwestern - 2005 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange
- ^ San Diego Chargers
- ^ a b "SI.com - Writers - KING: Monday Morning Quarterback - Monday April 25, 2005 11:33AM". CNN. April 25, 2005. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ http://youtube.com/watch?v=FgfPjyVoF7I
- ^ http://losestadoslatinos.com/2008/01/04/luis-castillo-back-with-a-vengeance-and-a-new-salsa-sack-dance/
- ^ http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3157/luis-castillo
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CastLu20.htm
- ^ http://www.nfl.com/player/luiscastillo/2506367/profile
- ^ http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1169164&nid=6245202&fhn=1
- ^ http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/player/luis-castillo/299905?q=luis-castillo
- ^ http://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-newly-released-luis-castillo-great-fit-carolina-081900485--nfl.html
- ^ http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/luis-castillo/aeff90ae-4edb-437a-a2cc-9283bc594760/
- ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/7204/index.html
- ^ http://www.luiscastillo.com/about.asp
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When my son was in the third grade we decided on a fun project for his science fair.We made Maple syrup.We read up on the subject and his uncle found the tree taps and the buckets for us. We collected sap and cooked it down in a big pot on the stove well that was a big mistake the steam loosened all my wall paper,but we continued on collecting the sap and cooking it down. the damage was already done.It takes 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup.It came to the last batch and it still had a little way to cook before it was done,well I was tired so I decided to lay down and rest.BIG mistake I fell asleep and the syrup burned ,smoke was bellowing out of the pot,I was choking and my little dog was too.I threw the pot out the front door and needless to say that was the last of our syrup making days.My son did take a first place in his age group,in the science fair.I ended up with 1/2 gallon of syrup and it was very good.So it was a brag and a blooper.Maybe we'll become bee keepers,no I don't think so.
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Udaipur (Rajasthan), Dec. 1, : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday cast his vote and said elections are the only solution to the problems of the country.
"See there is only one solution to all the problems of the country, that is election. It is unfortunate that political parties have not projected the voter adequately. That's why they have to do this drama," said Kataria, who is contesting from Udaipur (City) constituency, is fielded against Congress's Dinesh Shrimali.
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Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken Soup
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Tired of the same old chicken soup? Turn to Morocco for inspiration with this lively blend of chunked sweet potato, couscous and chickpeas, all flavored with ground cumin and smoked paprika.
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Nutritional Information
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Calories | 338 |
Total Fat | 8g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 73mg |
Sodium | 643mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 30g |
Dietary Fiber | 5g |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 34g |
Calcium | -- |
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- 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 lb total)
- 1 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-in. pieces
- 2 stalk(s) celery, sliced ¼ in. thick
- 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced crosswise
- 1/4 cup(s) tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
- 2 32- ounce(s) (8 cups ) containers low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 15- ounce(s) can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/4 cup(s) couscous
- Place the chicken, potatoes, celery, onion, tomato paste, cumin and paprika in a large pot. Add the broth, cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add ¾ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top.)
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
- Stir the chicken back into the soup along with the chickpeas and couscous. Simmer for 3 minutes.
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Make it ahead: You can refrigerate the soup for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a large saucepan, covered, over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
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4-star romantic resort in Ucluelet with a full-service spa
Situated near the beach in Ucluelet, this spa resort is close to Ucluelet Big Beach, Huu-Mees-Ma-As Native Art Gallery, and Ucluelet Aquarium. Also nearby are Terrance Beach and Wild Pacific Trail Trailhead.
Resort Features
In addition to a restaurant, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort features an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a full-service spa and a bar/lounge.
Room Amenities
Flat-screen televisions include cable channels. Guestrooms also feature deep soaking bathtubs, fireplaces, and kitchenettes.
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In addition to a full-service spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The resort offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and audiovisual equipment. Event facilities measuring 935 square feet (84 square meters) include conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. This romantic resort also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is a smoke-free property.
- Free outdoor parking
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free self parking
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Total number of rooms - 133
- Ballroom(s)
- Number of floors - 4
- 24-hour front desk
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Free Wi-Fi
- ATM/banking
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Audiovisual equipment
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 935
- Pool sun loungers
- Smoke-free property (fines apply)
- Smoke-free property
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
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- Wedding services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Restaurant
- Year Built 2009
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 84
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 2
- Security guard
- Spa services on site
- Video library
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free outdoor parking, Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Climate control
- Free local calls
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- Fireplace
- Clock radio
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Wake-up calls
- Extra towels/bedding
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- In-room massage available
- Window opens
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- iPod docking station
- Speakerphone
- Kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc.)
- Flat-panel TV
- Pillowtop mattress
- Dining
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Fetch - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Recreation
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Swimming on site
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Dock nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
- Hot springs nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Spa
Drift has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ocean view from spa
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 2
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between CAD 7 and CAD 15 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: CAD 25 per night (maximum CAD 50 per stay)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package original ranch salad dressing mix, divided usage
1 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream, divided usage
4 hamburger buns, lightly grilled if desired
4 large lettuce leaves
1/4 tomato, diced
1/4 red onion, diced
Tasted great, but I had a hard time keeping the burgers together in patty form.
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DH and I are having a landscape designer come for a *free* consultation tomorrow. We have been looking at a lot of pictures, both of this person's company website, as well as, things that we like. We want them to do hardscaping (fence, patio and/or deck, front walk), as well as, bedding design and potentially some planting. Although we're considering doing that ourselves. I guess what we want to know is - Has anyone ever had experience with a landscape designer? Any tips? --- What questions do you wish you had have asked before?
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good point made!
Definitely have your hardscape and beds done by a professional.
The plantings can be done by yourself if money is a concern. You can go by the design and plant on own.
Mulch is excellent to have in your beds. Retains moisture and reduces weeds.
You may have to turn it over once or twice a year. Also replenish it every two years depending on its depth.
from Lee Valley are supposed to be the very best available, they import them from Germany I believe.
I'm not sure what the issue is about weeding, do you mean in the flower beds or the lawn? Flower beds - after you have planted everything apply a 3-4" layer of mulch, shredded pine bark or cedar ( I prefer pine because it stays brown whereas cedar turns grey) and you will see the odd weed but they are so much easier to hand weed in the mulch and best to get them when they are small. Lawn weeds are a big pain to hand weed, I know using chemicals is frowned on these days but really, in order to maintain the nicest looking lawn you really have to use them OR be able to live with some weeds. Those organic products are well intentioned but really don't do as good a job as the traditional fertilizers. I personally try to do without chemicals so I'm not totally PRO chemical or anything, I am just happy to have them when they are really necessary. Turf is the highest maintainance plant you can grow when you think of all the mowing and fertilizer applications. It is recommended that you fertilize 4 times a year but you can get away with 3 applications if you want. I just feel if you are going to take the time to get your spreader out you may as well use that time wisely and get better results than using organic lawn products. When applied correctly, weed and feed products are very safe.
For the hardscaping, you might be able to get someone that costs less to do the work but make sure they use the detailed plan, because it's important to get that done right, for resale value and because it is so expensive to get redone. I have to have mine ripped up and redone, fortunately it is covered under the Home Warranty because it wasn't graded properly and the downspout has made the grading situation worse but it still bothers me because I just feel if it had been done correctly the first time.......... Most designers will tell you that when they do consultations they are fixing someone elses mistakes.
Landscaping can be very expensive but it is a luxury item, not a necessity. You don't want the guy who is doing your interlock or flagstone to be paid minimum wage, an experienced stonemason gets paid about $25/hr but you will get a problem free installation for that.
Make sure you get planting soil brought in, most unestablished gardens have only a few inches of topsoil which is not adequate. You want your planting beds to retain moisture so you are not watering constantly in the summer and you want the roots to grow deep so have planting soil brought in - not topsoil - planting soil. I have about a foot of planting soil over my very hard clay soil and really I should have 2 feet but I skimped.
The consultant should be able to provide you with a breakdown of what everything is going to cost so you could easily compare quotes for the hardscaping. My builder thought they knew how to install interlock but they are finding out the hard way they didn't. However, one of my neighbours across the street did his own rear patio and driveway himself and he is a teacher with no previous interlock experience. He took the time to learn the tricks, applied the correct depth of base, graded it properly, etc. and you would never know he did it himself, he saved a bundle of money and he did a great job. He was off all summer though so he wasn't pressured to get it done quickly, it took him about a week and a half to do the laneway and patio and a professional would have taken about 5 days so I thought he did a really good job. Most people that don't have enough time get overwhelmed and rush through it and get less than professional results, it's not rocket science and anyone can do interlock but it's another story to get it looking professionally done.
For the plant list, Canadian Tire sell the hardiest, easy care plants and they go on sale often too. They tend to sell stock that is smaller than nursery product so you save on the size. You can often get specimen sized plant material at Home Depot though. If you can get most of your plant material from a national chain, rather than a nursery you will save a bundle. It may look wimpy and small the first year but the stuff grows. In some cases a nursery and chain get their product from the same supplier but the nursery has to mark the product up more and can't take advantage of bulk pricing.
I would guess the designer is part of Landscape Ontario, he seems to know what he is doing from what you have mentioned, so there would be no reason for him not to be part of that. If budget is a concern when you get the final quote, tell him and he may be able to offer lower priced alternatives. It is unusual to get all the work done all at once, many people do things in stages. They do the hardscaping one year, then the planting another. Depending on the extent of work to be done it may take 3 years to complete.
I hope I haven't overwhelmed you, perhaps this is why so many people opt for the do it yourself route :o
Most credible landscapers have books of photos of projects they have worked on they can show potential customers. You will get a feel for what they can do and to see if they give the same cookie cutter designs to everyone.
The prices Jeep gave for plans and plant list are about right, landscaping IS expensive if you are dealing with a good company, you get what you pay for. There's a big difference between guys who dabble in landscaping along with renovating kitchens and a specialized landscaping company - they are registered with Landscape Ontario and there are requirements that organization requires to get that designation. My existing walkway was done by the house builder and it's all wrong - the rise of the steps are too high, for example. I would suggest the hardscaping be done professionally, if you can't afford it now, save the money up and get it done right when you can.
The no spraying and local species is all very do-able. A push or reel mower is good exercise, they are quiet and non polluting and I wish more people in my neighbourhood would get them :)
Lastly, take notes so you can refer back to what the designer said. You're going to be taking so much in that it will be easy to forget small details.
One more thing to consider...........when it comes to plantings be aware that some landscapers tend to "overplant" purposely to to make money. In a case as such, it may look good the first season but will start to crowd the second season. It is better to be sparse both esthetically and financially. Ask the designer how large each plant will eventually grow both in heighth and width.
Unfortunately, my landscaper is not in your area.
We had one for this house and she came and we spoke with her for about 1 hour. She did not charge us for this but I am sure it was in the final cost. We walked the yard she measured and we told her what kinds of things we wanted. Ours was just for plantings and design of bed no hardscapes. She did up the plans for beds including all the plant names of course most of the plants she suggested were only available at her nursery. We downsized what she gave us and we did all the work ourselves. It was expensive about $600.00 -$800.00 I can't remember but just for plant lists and drawings. I wouldnot use one again except we were new to the zone and didn't know what kinds of plants to look for.
Not sure where you are located in SW Ontario. If you are in my location, I will forward the name of the small company I use. They are the BEST
Excellent design and use of plant colour.variation.
Yes, I have used a landscape designer many times over the years. Have pictures in hand ready to show them what you like. I have used the same company for all my projects.
When it comes time to planting, go to the nursery to pick out "your" plants. Otherwise, some put in what they grab from the nursery.
I would get quotes from several if this is your first time. This appt with the designer will be your only "free" visit. They usually will not hand you the plan once designed on paper unless they are hired.
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