The Heart of Europe’s Desert Jungle
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands.
Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands to create a sense of privacy between the villas, which only stand 30 feet away from one another. However, this is proving to be difficult as the island’s environment takes a toll some of the plant life that has been delivered for the landscape project.
The Heart of Europe’s Desert Jungle
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands to create a sense of privacy between the villas, which only stand 30 feet away from one another. However, this is proving to be difficult as the island’s environment takes a toll some of the plant life that has been delivered for the landscape project.
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Episode 2 Preview | Europe in the Desert
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Trace one man’s dream to transform six sand islands into a luxurious holiday destination. (30s)
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Construction has commenced on Sweden Island. (1m 38s)
The Heart of Europe’s Emergency Response Team
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The Heart of Europe has created its own Emergency Response Unit (ERU). (4m 19s)
Strengthening the Ground Using Vibro Compaction
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