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Help clients and improve the environment with these nine ideas
As a landscape pro, you’re constantly designing, planting, mowing, and working outdoors. While you are creating works of art in lawns and landscapes across the nation, that doesn’t always correspond to helping Mother Earth.
June 25, 2021
Business
ASLA offers sustainability guides and resources for landscape designers
The design guides focus on specific sustainability methods, including increasing energy efficiency, improving water management, and using low-impact materials.
September 20, 2017
Business
Why infographics are helpful and how you can make one for your brand
Because of infographics’ viral nature and their simplifying of complex ideas, creating this sort of content can be beneficial to your brand. Click to learn more
July 10, 2017
Design-Build
Landscape architects fight climate calamities with resilient design
American Society of Landscape Architects, or ASLA, has created a guide on how to design communities facing certain natural disasters. Click to read more.
September 21, 2016
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Designers embrace bountiful challenges of rooftop gardens
Every landscaper know that each landscape is distinctive, and rooftops are no different. Click to see what you must consider for every rooftop garden design.
July 20, 2016
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Design/build: Making the most of confined spaces
Urban locations have a lot to offer, but spacious outdoor areas are few and far between. After spending significant time in the concrete jungle, it’s nice to escape from the claustrophobia with a green oasis. Here are some design tips for turning these Lilliputian landscapes into petite paradises: Break it up As counterintuitive as it […]
September 24, 2015
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Sustainable construction proposal addresses coastal flooding in New York City
A landscape architecture design proposal that addresses the increasing risk of coastal flooding in New York City was named one of three winners of the Global Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, an international competition that recognizes designs that provide sustainable solutions to local issues faced by communities throughout the world. The Big U/Dryline project, which was awarded […]
April 23, 2015
Design-Build
How Landscaper Created Lasting, Stunning Driveway
To give the homeowners a lasting driveway that also made a statement, The Greenskeepers balanced colors, textures and challenges at this Minnesota property on Big Carnelian Lake. They started by installing more than 16 inches of base material – more than a typical driveway receives in their climate. To provide temporary parking during the construction, […]
October 27, 2014
Design-Build
Top 7 Industry Events to Attend
Imagine operating new equipment, networking with other pros and attending educational seminars all in one location. That’s what you get if you attend one of the many industry events throughout the year. The largest show, GIE+EXPO, starts today in Louisville, Kentucky, and there are several others coming up in the next few months. Here are […]
October 23, 2014
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Irrigation Association Adds Rain Bird Academy to IA Select Program
The Irrigation Association has designated Rain Bird Academy program’s four Boot Camp classes as part of the IA Select program for quality irrigation education.
August 19, 2014
Design-Build
Challenges of Constructing Project at University
Despite hurdles, this landscape team created a relaxing space for a university. To create a serene space for students, faculty, patients and alumni to enjoy, Mom’s Landscaping & Design installed a 7,400-square-foot project at the Northwestern Health Sciences University. The campus added on a wing to an existing building, which created this open space. One […]
July 17, 2014
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Transforming City Center with Water, Fire Features
City Creek Center, Salt Lake City’s mixed-use development, features no humble task – a replica of the area’s historic City Creek running through it, complete with 300 live trout, more than 600 trees and hundreds of native plants. In addition, the 23-acre site includes numerous fountain experiences constructed of natural stone to enhance the locale, […]
May 15, 2014
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