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Matt Olson is a freelancer for NALP.

Landscapes of the Month: Reinventing a Historical Landmark

For many years, this grand site was home to the USPS headquarters for Houston, Texas. However, in 2015, the building was decommissioned and sold to commercial developers, causing it to sit empty until 2020. During that time, plans were made to rejuvenate the five-acre property and create a place where the community could come together […]

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Landscapes of the Month: A Backyard Haven for Wildlife

Nature is at the heart of this backyard sanctuary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since the original installation in 2017, the owners have sought to create a green space where wildlife is encouraged and given refuge in this heavily populated area. GreenWeaver Landscapes, based in Media, Pennsylvania, handled the installation and has been responsible for maintenance since […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Lakeside Oasis

This lakeside property in Michigan has it all, from vast lawns to expansive gardens, orchards, and tennis courts. When the owners bought the 34,000 sq. ft. home, located an hour from Detroit, they dreamed of having a landscape with a park-like setting. To bring their dream to life, they reached out to Toddā€™s Services, Inc., […]

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Conquering Challenges: Crafting a Contemporary Waterfront Stunner

This project earned Landscapes by Randy Lee, Inc. a Gold Award for Residential Design/Build in the 2023 Awards of Excellence. Along the waters of St. Petersburg, Florida, sits a stylish home that underwent major renovations during COVID, including the addition of a modern landscape. Before the project began, the owners wanted to upgrade the existing […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Providing Consistent Elegance to an HOA

A 20-mile drive from Manhattan brings you to a luxurious residential community called Meadowbrook Pointe in Westbury, New York. This expansive property contains over 60 buildings consisting of condos. Since 2017, Lawn Elements, Inc./Devon Creek Landscaping, Inc. has maintained this exquisite site, leading them to win a 2023 Silver Award of Excellence. Ā ā€œThe recognition of […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Harmonizing the Natural Environment With an Outdoor Living Space

Among the growing metro of Houston, Texas, you’ll find a quiet Mediterranean-style home with a towering canopy of live oak. Until four years ago, this grand property was full of underperforming gardens and overgrown vines. To manage the property, the owners turned to Grow and Company, based in Houston. Since taking on this project, the […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Community Garden for a Corporate Campus

Ohio is home to a wide range of industry leaders, including the headquarters for Scottā€™sMiracle-Gro, near Marysville. This campus aims to serve both employees and the community with various laboratories for research and a community garden that everyone can enjoy. To design and create these gardens, the company brought in Hidden Creek Landscaping, based in […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Preserving a Coastal Gem Via Organic Landscape Maintenance

This beautiful property in Connecticut is a few miles from the Long Island Sound, where it sits alongside an inlet and features a wide range of environments. Since 2020, the Glengate Company, based in Wilton, Connecticut, has been responsible for maintaining the landscape and finding ways to raise the standards for this site, leading them […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Maintaining High Style in the Pines

About 25 miles outside of Denver, Colorado, you’ll find a luxurious house among the hills of a golf course community. For much of the year, this property is a vibrant hub of activity as the homeowners entertain guests and enjoy the vast amenities of their home. Lifescape Colorado, based in Denver, has maintained this exceptional […]

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Conquering Challenges: Bringing the Amazon River to the Audubon Aquarium

This project earned Mullin a Gold Award for Interior Installation in the 2023 Awards of Excellence. Since its opening in 1990, the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans, Louisiana, has attracted millions of visitors to see unique marine life and tropical ecosystems. In recent years, the aquarium has undergone renovations to improve the facility. One focus […]

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