Posts Tagged ‘Landscape Design

November 7, 2010 | In: Garden Design

Residential Lawn Care

What is pruning? Pruning is defined as the removal of particularly selected parts of plants such as buds, branches or roots. Pruning is done for many reasons. The reasons may include promotion of plant health, production of fruits and flowers,...

The Code for Sustainable Homes (the Code) is an environmental assessment method for rating and certifying the performance of new homes. It is a national standard for use in the design and construction of new homes with a view to encouraging continuous...

The building industry is the world's second largest consumer of raw materials. For this reason, manufacturers of building supplies strive to promote sustainability through green label products. A building material can be considered as a green label...

Haven't you noticed that the world now is dying? This is why all of us should take the responsibility of doing the best activities toward sustainability. When sustainability is defined from the viewpoint of architectural and industrial commerce, it...

Setting up channel drain grates can provide a simple yet efficient means to prevent the blockage of drainage channels. To understand better what grates are and why they are significant, it is imperative that we also know what drainage channels are and...

Proper drainage is the key to ensuring your property is protected from floods. A drain grate is best positioned around your land, the garage, the pool, and where the land is lowered. Installing it on your property prevents water pooling on or around it....

Fire mitigation, an important consideration for any landscape, tends to be even more prominent in our consciousness as there is a wildfire blazing in the Boulder foothills. It may not be possible to attain a zero fire risk no matter how well protected a...

Like the popular pachysandra, ivy and myrtle which carpet the bare ground with green, there are indoor-style ground covers that serve the same purpose in a diminutive manner. To the lover of terrariums, dish gardens, and similar small-scale replicas of...

If you are looking to buy a hot tub or spa but have been put off by the expensive price tag, then don't be alarmed? There are a number of ways you can purchase these items at a discount. For example, many retailers offer special savings to entice...

Outdoor heating can turn your back patio area into a welcoming and relaxing space. On a cool night you can gather around a fire pit or outdoor fireplace and socialize with friends or unwind after a long day. Many homeowners are also creating outdoor...