Category Archives: Residential

Contract With A Conscience

Posted on April 2, 2013
The art of selling sustainability. Photo Courtesy Of LandPatterns, Inc.

Sustainability is the word I hear most often these days when people talk about trends in landscaping and landscape maintenance. Sustainability can be defined as “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that … Continue reading →

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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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Ground Cover

Posted on October 9, 2012
The environment--hot and dry, wet and shady--will determine the appropriate type of decking. Photo Courtesy of Patrick Beasley

Outdoor spaces are an important part of residential planning. When done well, they tend to draw people into the fresh air as well as add value to a home. One important aspect of these spaces is the choice of flooring. … Continue reading →

Posted in Departments, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, Residential, Sep/Oct 2012 | Leave a comment

Outdoor Kitchen Blends Trend, Tradition

Posted on August 1, 2012
Outdoor Kitchen Blends Trend, Tradition

Bob Oster and his team stared out over a crowd of 300 smiling faces. Oster, the director of design and sales for GreenSource LLC, a landscape design/build firm in Mentor, Ohio, had spent the past several weeks overseeing the construction … Continue reading →

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