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Category Archives: June 2011
Planting The Seeds Of Best-Maintenance Practices
It’s safe to say that in this industry, parks are the most visible manifestation of what is offered to each community. However, it’s also likely that park land is taken for granted — not only by residents, but also by … Continue reading
Planting For The Future
The phone rings for the fourth time, and it’s only 8:30 a.m. A lady has heard from a neighbor that free trees are available for planting. Who should she talk to? The volunteer who takes the call explains that all … Continue reading
Riverfront Roots
Imagine standing under a pavilion looking out on the Mississippi River. As the city noise fades into the background, the sound of lapping waves tickles your ears and the wind dances across your face. Walking onto the “lookout,” you notice … Continue reading
Natural Grass Or Synthetic Turf?
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
A Closer Look
Unless you are a trail manager or an ADA-compliance supervisor, you may not know there has been a flurry of activity to address public spaces after the Department of Justice (DOJ) amended several areas of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities … Continue reading