Category Archives: Nov/Dec 2012

Limber Lumber

Posted on December 6, 2012
On-site sawmills are an economical and efficient way to make use of local timber. Courtesy Of Pony Boy Gilbert, Long Tom Custom Sawmill

When designing a project, there are a number of competing interests. Client wishes, cost, regulations, and creative style all influence the end product. Many projects today include a requirement for environmental performance, whether due to a regulation or a client … Continue reading →

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Greening Up The Grass

Posted on December 5, 2012
Cut back on your lawn by planting wildflowers and other native plants. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / barsik

Today, driven in part by the loss of environmental quality and diminishing resources, there is a shift toward sustainable practices and a natural (organic) approach to gardening and lawn care in the United States, with implications for the commercial-landscape sector. … Continue reading →

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Blending In

Posted on December 4, 2012
A California vineyard gets an outdoor-living upgrade. Courtesy Of Fredell Enterprises

Project Portfolio  The Specs: Location: A residential vineyard in Santa Ynez, Calif. Landscape Architects: William Joyce Design, San Diego, Calif. Landscape Contractor: Down To Earth Landscape, Inc., Santa Barbara, Calif. General Contractor: Chavez Construction Inc., Santa Barbara, Calif. Mason: Sean … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains

Posted on December 1, 2012

“It was done, the way it was done, because that’s how it had to be done.” –John D. Rockefeller, “The Men Who Built America” The gavel came down with a loud “whack,” brought the courtroom crowd to a silence, and … Continue reading →

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