Category Archives: Sep/Oct 11

Perspective

Posted on October 5, 2011

The sound of laughter brought me into the kitchen. Rounding the corner from the front hall, I found my wife wiping tears from her eyes as she carefully put yet another preschool project into a binder for my daughter’s “Special … Continue reading →

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Tucked Away

Posted on September 26, 2011

The Specs: Location: Abington, Mass., Residence Designer: Landscape Studio 7 LLC, Zach Beaulieu and Carl Saccone General Contractor: Quarry Brothers Amenities: Built in two days, this project features an outdoor kitchen, outdoor pizza oven, bar, refrigerator, sink and fireplace. The … Continue reading →

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Practical Residential Paving

Posted on September 26, 2011
There are many options for residential paving.

One of the most intriguing aspects of residential-landscape architectural design is the infinite variety of tastes and tasks we encounter. Most clients show us pictures of what types of looks they like, but don’t know if the looks are applicable … Continue reading →

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The Water-Energy Connection

Posted on September 26, 2011

On November 18, 2010, a directive from New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg to the city’s department of parks and recreation stated that each parks-and-recreation center in the city must take significant steps to cut costs–everything from “negotiating with unions … Continue reading →

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Natural Grass Or Synthetic Turf?

Posted on September 26, 2011

The good news is that you’re acquiring a new multi-sports field. The bad news is that your desk suddenly resembles a city skyline, with different stacks of brochures and catalogues advertising everything from seed to sod to synthetic turf to … Continue reading →

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