Friday, July 15, 2016

Providing a Sustainable Landscape Design

Parks and other green spaces play a vital role in the health of cities and in the health of the people who inhabit them. The trouble with city green spaces, however, is that they can be expensive to maintain and install. Landscapers are trying to figure out a cheaper way to maintain and install these designs. With cities growing at an ever faster rate, the need for green spaces is growing as well. Sustainable green spaces may be the answer for cities on a tight budget looking to improve their parks and recreation. READ MORE....

Pollinator-Friendly Practices in the Landscape

Awareness of the benefits of pollinators is at an all-time high. Bees are no longer thought of as potentially painful nuisances, but as integral parts of the food chain. Landscapers need to know how to install pollinator-friendly features in landscaping and how to avoid anything that could harm pollinators. Homeowners and businesses want landscaping that brings pollinators to their yards, a trend that is expected to grow. Here are just a few examples of pollinator-friendly landscaping practices.READ MORE...

What's Hot with Mulch?

Mulch sales have increased slowly but steadily over the last decade, particularly as home improvement and DIY landscaping have become more popular. The industry is slow to change and trends move at a glacial pace for the most part. Still, landscapers should keep on top of new developments in order to offer their clients a full range of options. Here are some new trends in mulch as well as some ongoing trends that continue to get stronger. READ MORE....