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September 18, 2018 News

Gift of Landscaping

A National Association of Landscape Professionals speaks to how our landscapes give us environmental, economic, security, and health benefits. We take many benefits for granted, but miss them if removed from us. Landscape’s benefits are present at our homes and our workplaces.

September 11, 2018 News

Branch into Wind Energy

The WindTree would make a great addition to public places that require small amounts of electricity like at a municipal building, public plaza, or on a campus.

September 4, 2018 Uncategorized

True Cost Of Irrigation Design: Typical Problems

The biggest savings eliminator by far is the poorly designed, poorly installed, inefficient irrigation system itself. Irrigation, like any other mechanical system, is complex. There are many moving parts which vary in quality by manufacturer and each must be properly installed and maintained.

August 28, 2018 Irrigation

True Cost Of Irrigation Design: Construction Administration

It’s at the next stage of the process where fees can grow large: Construction Administration. In order for a consultant to adequately oversee installation and ensure that the finished product reflects the design intent, multiple visits to the site are generally necessary.

August 21, 2018 Irrigation

True Cost Of Irrigation Design: General Cost

What is the cost of irrigation design using an Irrigation Consultant? The short answer is, it depends. I know, I know; that isn’t very helpful. So, let’s look at not only the cost and benefits of hiring an Irrigation Consultant but also the less obvious hidden costs and pitfalls that come with the design build option.

August 14, 2018 Drainage

The Push for Water Conservation

Because of the growth of communities, storm water management is becoming ever more difficult. Older drainage systems can no longer support and treat the large amount of water coming from the now large area.

August 7, 2018 Irrigation

The Careful Consideration with Tree Placement

Planting a tree that is not in the right environment for its growth can mean damage to your design. Trees misplaced can disrupt irrigation systems that were strategically laid out.

July 31, 2018 Lake/Pond Management

Fountains, Ponds, Lighting, and Landscape Design

The idea of using water in landscape architecture isn't new. Humans have been using water features as long as written history. From the Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon to the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy water we can see that the use of water has always been popular.

July 24, 2018 News

City Adaptation

With every new park, garden and trail, we have the chance to establish resilience and manage resource scarcity.