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Award Winning Projects

Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Vibrant Neighborhood Park

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, […]

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Conquering Challenges: Merging Modern and Traditional Elements Into a Cohesive Landscape

When a client contacted Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMI), based in Plain City, Ohio, they wanted a residential landscape renovation that seamlessly integrated a contemporary design with a luxurious, functional outdoor environment. EMI delivered all this while preserving the homeowner’s century-old oak tree. In addition to earning a Gold Award of Excellence for the overall […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Combining Rural Charm With a Manicured Lawn

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 […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Transforming the Heart of a Community

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, […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Retaining Beauty in Every Space

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 […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Rebuilding a Hilltop Oasis

After being demolished and rebuilt, this hilltop home on Long Island, New York, has a new life. The owners were tired of the home’s outdated features and neglected landscape, so they decided to start over from scratch. While the new house and features are modern, the landscape retains a natural feel, allowing the family to […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Creating an Ultimate Outdoor Space

This apartment complex near the harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, has the complete outdoor space. On the third floor, you’ll find a courtyard for gatherings, along with a separate, more secluded garden. A pool offers stunning harbor views from the ground level, while new plantings of shrubs, trees, and perennials soften the perimeter of this city […]

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Crafting an Entertainment Oasis: Inside an Exceptional Backyard Pavilion

When an existing maintenance customer of Ground Works Land Design, based in Cleveland, Ohio, had a swimming pool initially installed, they didn’t consider the surrounding landscape. With four children and frequent guests over, they quickly realized they wanted to maximize their backyard with a large-scale entertainment space. They turned to Ground Works to help design […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Adding Charm to a European Villa

From expansive vines to koi ponds, this property in the Utah Valley receives meticulous care to retain its charm. But it wasn’t always that way. For years, the landscape had suffered from overgrown plants and a dysfunctional irrigation system. In 2022, the owner called Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah, to address the neglect and […]

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Landscapes of the Month: Restoring Balance to an Overgrown Greenbelt

This gated community on Long Island, New York, is home to a greenbelt of trees and shrubs. When the greenbelt was planted over 25 years ago, the goal was to reduce noise from a nearby expressway. At first, the plantings had a positive impact, but as time went on, it became clear the plants were […]

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