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Matt Olson is a freelancer for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Among the busy streets of Washington, D.C., is a historic home with an elegant landscape. Not long ago, the owners purchased two properties to add a guest house to the main home. The family also wanted to renovate the existing landscape to match the beauty of the surrounding neighborhood. They brought in McHale Landscape Design, […]
Since the 1880s, this historic train station has been a hub of activity in St. Louis, Missouri. The trains have been gone for decades, but the building has become a major attraction for tourists, featuring restaurants, mini golf, a hotel, and an aquarium. As leadership looked to the future, they sought to create a welcoming […]
This library in New Canaan, Connecticut, has been at the center of the community since 1877. About 10 years ago, the leaders of the library began exploring ways to make the property more nature-centric to connect visitors with their natural surroundings. Years of planning led them to create a landscape that encourages outdoor learning and […]
The suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, are home to a variety of landscapes, including this European villa. After designing this unique property, BDG Maintenance, based in Phoenix, took over the maintenance tasks to uphold the ownersā high standards. Their efforts led to them earning a 2024 Gold Award of Excellence. āWe celebrated this award by recognizing […]
The outer suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, are home to a unique retreat. These 66 acres display a wide range of Minnesota ecosystems, from prairies to woodlands and wetlands. Among the prairie is a recently expanded house that includes a new landscape. Several families own this home, and each of them wanted a landscape that would […]
Value is often the result of the customer journey, but there are many ways to add value before a client agrees to work with you. Prospective clients have many options when choosing lawn care, so it’s important to stand out from the beginning. Here are five ways to add value before they buy. Establish Trust […]
In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, you’ll find a vibrant neighborhood with a new park. Since the 1970s, this underutilized property was full of vacant buildings that were an eyesore for the community, leading the owners to redevelop the site. As plans got underway, the property owner, Cornish Associates, chose Landscape Creations of RI, […]
Among the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio, you’ll find a rural property with an exquisite lawn. But it wasn’t always that way. For years, the turf was plagued with weeds and unwanted grasses. These issues kept the home from reaching its full potential, so the owner contacted Oasis Turf & Tree, based in Loveland, Ohio, to […]
After 20 years of planning, this park has become a treasure for the town of Cary, North Carolina. With seven acres of land, the park includes botanical gardens, fitness areas, and event spaces. As the final design came together, the town worked with Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland, to bring the vision to life, […]
This retirement community along the North Shore of Chicago, Illinois, is a hub of outdoor activity. With a rooftop patio and extensive walkways, the landscape provides a perfect setting for social events. As the initial installation wrapped up, the property managers turned to James Martin Associates, based in Mundelein, Illinois, to maintain the property and […]