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Tree Damage Caused By Construction
We are losing trees everyday to construction damage. For the most part, people are simply not aware of the different ways construction impacts trees. If we think of damage at all, it usually means the obvious such as hitting the trunk or breaking a branch. However, many construction activities that happen near and around a tree [...]
Continue reading...Your Mulch Investment Blown Away
Sunday, December 6, 2009
For some time now I’ve admired the properties that a particular landscape maintenance contractor was caring for. It was evident that this company knew what they were doing. No matter what time of the season it was, the appropriate task was being done the correct way. Yesterday I had the good fortune of meeting the company [...]
Continue reading...Your Planting Design Should Complement, Not Compete
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Yes, this could be a “do-it-yourself” job, but somehow I don’t think so. There is enough larger plant material in this (ahem) design to indicate a landscape company had been involved. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or a member of the trade, there is a fundamental principle of landscape design: complement, don’t compete. Frankly, this principle [...]
Continue reading...Don’t Let Your Planting Screen Be Doomed From The Start
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Every landscape design is serving a function in one form or another. Although there may be additional functions intended here, I’m sure the main objective was to provide privacy. And rightfully so! This home is on a busy road and intersection. In addition to road noise I’m sure headlights at night are another annoyance. Here’s another [...]
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