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Contract With A Conscience
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
Limber Lumber
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
Greening Up The Grass
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
Ground Cover
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
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