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Don’t let lawns sizzle this summer
Getting that sleek, perfect golf-course finish on a lawn may be ideal in the beginning, but one missed step in watering could be a disaster. A lawn can turn brown at the first sign of stress, whether that would be from over-watering or drought. If the lawn is mowed to low, the roots haven’t been established to pull water from the soil.
May 20, 2013
Business
Xeriscape Can Include Plants From Every Continent
If the Cline Shale oil play is as big as Prudhoe Bay, water will become even dearer. Many more people will be moving here, wanting housing with some sort of attractive landscaping. The amount of water we have available for irrigating home landscapes will continue to shrink — some sort of public water restrictions will be in place forever.
February 13, 2013
Business
Vancouver Convention Centre’s Green Roof Gets Annual Haircut
As a lawn, the green roof of the new Vancouver Convention Centre is kind of a mess. But the roof, even though it’s been getting its annual mowing for the last week or so, is more of a natural landscape than a lawn.
December 4, 2012
Design-Build
Healing Grounds
To extend a healing, tranquil environment beyond the hospital walls, Benchmark Landscape (benchmarklandscape.com) installed a $2.5 million sustainable landscape at Palomar Medical Center West in Escondido, California.
November 28, 2012
Design-Build
From the Ground Up
You already know groundcovers are problem-solvers. They retain moisture and control erosion. They provide habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. And they’re tough as nails. “Once established, many groundcovers crowd out weeds and are relatively low-maintenance,” says Jeff Gibson, landscape business manager with Ball Horticultural Company. “They’re also generally pest- and disease-resistant.”
September 1, 2012
Design-Build
Ornamental grasses become go-to plant for landscapers
Ornamental varieties have become the go-to plant for many landscapers.
February 1, 2012
Design-Build
Pacific Prairie
Eco-friendly design reminds homeowners of the American Heartlands. From billowing grasses to sandstone unearthed during site preparation, this tranquil landscape contrasts, yet complements, its neighborhood setting dominated by palm trees and beaches.
October 8, 2011
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