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Making A Place For A Memorial
Traditionally, memorials incorporate an object, such as a statue, monument, or fountain, to commemorate a person, group of people, or an event. Though erected for the public as a point of reflection, these memorials often are located in a busy … Continue reading
Winterize With Windbreaks
Help your clients winterize their homes and businesses by planting windbreaks. You can find helpful tips in this article from the Sierra Club: http://bit.ly/rI5ka0 A good windbreak not only adds aesthetic value to a home or building, it protects against … Continue reading
The Healing Power Of Gardens
As we talked about in our article “A Positive Distraction” (Sept/Oct 2011, http://bit.ly/mYNw1f), a garden has the power to heal. This Urban Times magazine article talks more about the power of gardens to heal us both physically and emotionally. Peace … Continue reading
UMass Extension Symposium
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Extension will hold a symposium on sustainable landscape design and management in December. The symposium will introduce the principles of sustainability and highlight the importance of proper specification and selection of plant materials for lawns, … Continue reading
California Landscape Industry Show
The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) has a few new things on tap for this year’s Landscape Industry Show, which takes place Feb. 1-2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to the latest industry technology and products, CLCA … Continue reading