Does your first hire still work for you? Employee longevity and loyalty is rare today. And the cost of employee turnover is fairly high. Every employee you lose can cost a significant amount in lost revenue, time and training. In addition to the significant savings in recruiting, hiring and training, the longer an employee stays with your company, the more they…
I encourage do-it-yourselfers to learn the basic concepts implemented by professionals. A great way to do that is to browse landscape design photos. To break the concepts down so as to make it easier for beginners to understand them, I organize them into the following categories: Not only will these concepts serve as building blocks for improving the look of…
The thoughtful master plan takes advantage of orientation and landscape to create a unique campus environment Southpointe II, a 117-acre master planned mixed use development, will become home to three new office buildings for Burns & Scalo Real Estate Services. The project consists of three five-story buildings clad in brick masonry and metal cornice…
The plantings around RMSer 66nick s front walk allow only a tantalizing peek at the cottage-style home, but (see next photo) Bank of Color A carpet of bright groundcover plants secure this terraced hillside. Storage Shed Takes On New Life An exuberant flower garden leads the eye toward a beautiful garden retreat. RMSer lross7577 says that Toad Cottage,formerly…
A well-designed outdoor space can totally transform a home, but whether that requires a total renovation or something smaller, like adding a new walkway, it can often be overwhelming. You may not know what plants to use. Or which materials will work best. Or even what you want the design to be. Which is where a landscape designer comes in. What is a landscape…
At Gardenworks, we are specialists in landscape design for both commercial and residential landscapes, but we also pride ourselves on our ability to chronicle for our clients the process of recreating their properties into gardens, patios, and green spaces they will be proud to show off to visitors for years to come. So when we take on a new landscape project…
The LAT program offers three degrees and two certificates. The certificate and first-year degree courses focus on the basic science, math and landscape knowledge required in all phases of the landscape industry. The second-year degree courses are more specific to the degree focus and allow students to pursue areas of interest through electives and cooperative…
As you start shopping for plants this spring, please emphasize regional native plants that support your local ecosystem. That sounds easy, doesn’t it? Well, it’s actually a bit more complicated. Sometimes the only native plants you can find are native cultivars, not open-pollinated, “straight species” natives. These native cultivars are often referred to as “nativars.”…
Department of Plant and Soil Science Landscape Design Basics OH 30 Leonard Perry, Extension Professor The most efficient, functional, and aesthetically pleasing home landscape should be developed to satisfy the needs of the people who will use and maintain it. The planting design should be compatible with the existing environmental conditions or restrictions…
Swipe to view slides In a South Pacific-inspired landscape, find ways of using sound to create a serene environment. Here, a bamboo windchime sets the scene. Pergolas or open-sided pavilions can create a comfortable outdoor seating area, and can be built to screen out mosquitoes. This water feature evokes the lines of the plunge pools widely used in Bali. Wide…
Candidate must possess at least a High School Diploma, any field. At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Applicants must be willing to work in Doha. 10 Full-Time position(s) available. Candidate must possess at least a High School Diploma. At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required…
Nature s beauty can be seen everywhere through landscape designs. Not everyone has a green thumb or the knowledge to coordinate a landscaping plan that s aesthetically pleasing and meets the unique needs of the property. Landscape contractors can help add curb appeal to the exterior of your home or strategize how plants should be laid out. Job Description Generally…
A panel discussion on the ideas and processes behind modern design, hosted by SRQ Media. -David Young will join Architect Glenn Darling and Craftsman Dale Rieke in a discussion about this new addition to the Ringling Museum campus. -DWY to present work at the Ringling Museum as part of the Center for Architecture Sarasota series featuring architecture and design…
With wall-to-wall windows, an expansive deck and sleek architectural designs, the Aquadisia estate on Florida s Siesta Key was designed to celebrate breathtaking views of its 200-foot Gulf Coast shoreline. But after years of neglect, the vistas took a backseat to the property s, overgrown and incoherent landscaping. The owner loved the clean lines of the modern…
While ideas for desert landscaping are often thought of as being the same as xeriscaping, it isn’t necessarily always true. Xeriscaping is actually a set of principles and methods for creating water wise landscapes and gardens regardless of style. Still, when a client tells me they want a xeriscape design, most times they really mean they want a landscape or…
Arcadia Landscape Inc. has been landscaping Southern Arizona homes and businesses for 30 years, along the way winning accolades for its work on projects that include Miraval resort and spa, government facilities and high-end desert homes. Arcadia’s owners, Jan and Tom Marshall, maintain that one of the company’s chief tenets in landscape design is that the environment…
What do indoor plants mean to you? To us, it means more than just plants. Our designers and landscapers create entire indoor environments that stimulate the senses. In doing so, we make your people and your customers feel great. From single reception or office plants in containers to lavish planting displays in atriums and other large work spaces, Ambius indoor…
Homeowners across America are changing the face of the typical American lawn. Learn strategies for the natural landscape homeowner who is looking for neighborly ways to garden for nature. Using gardening and landscaping practices that harmonize with nature, they are diversifying their plantings, improving wildlife habitat, and reducing lawn mower noise, air and…
One of the many highlights at this year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show were the inspiring container gardens gracing the scenic sky bridge at the Washington State Convention Center. Fifteen designers pulled out all the stops to create their 8 ft. x 6 ft. masterpieces, artfully demonstrating that you don’t have to have a massive space (or a massive budget)…
Swipe to view slides The design phase of the residential landscaping process will result in a detailed plan for your yard. Huettl Landscape Architecture in Walnut Creek, CA. The construction phase may include the excavation of a swimming pool. The Green Scene in Northridge, CA A perspective plan shows a drawing or computer-generated image that shows the colors…
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Developed in the late 19th and early 20th century, this regional approach to landscape design celebrated the open character, horizontal expanse, and native vegetation of the Midwest. Landscape spaces were organized as a sequence of outdoor rooms and views, emphasizing the interaction of sky and landscape. Horizontally-branched native trees and shrubs such as…
Dallas, Texas In a joint partnership, Studio Outside and Ten Eyck Landscape Architects infused nature back into Dallas urban core with the restorative and adaptive landscape at the New Parkland Hospital. Using the ecosystem and plantings of the Texas Blackland Prairie, the design team created a resilient landscape that promotes healing and celebrates the beauty…
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UPCOMING PROGRAM DATES: June 13-15, 2017 Application of Quality by Design (Q-b-D) methodology for product commercialization is increasingly becoming the standard business practice at Pharma and Biotech companies. It is also much sought after by US and EU regulators as an approach presented in regulatory dossier to demonstrate that product will be safe and effective…
If you are looking to enhance the quality of your outdoor living space, Jovak Landscaping can help you transform any poorly planned landscape into a lush, thriving eco space. Improving your backyard or front yard landscaping can have substantial benefits to the environment because, by incorporating indigenous and native plant life, your new landscaping can act…
114 S Extension Rd Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 969-1911 Talk about a landscaping company in the Phoenix Metro that can do anything - and do it well! I have used Unique for several projects (front yard remodel, waterfall, fireplace, pergola patio cover, etc.) over the past 10 years and every time, they amaze me. From the initial consultation (I have met at least 3 different…
